" Our Glamourous Time "
Episode 6
The One Belt One Road project has a tropical rainforest climate.
The annual precipitation is between 2,000 and 3,000 mm.
The weather is warm and humid.
So, our products need to have...
high water resistance and breathability function.
How much is the cost for one garment?
From my rough calculation,
it's about RMB 214.
That won't do. We need to reduce it to under RMB 150.
And the water resistance function needs to be better, not worse.
Your design might be able to defeat other competitors.
But you definitely can't win Xin Bao Rui.
Director Li. You might not know much about the fashion industry.
But cost and performance are always directly proportional.
We have such high demand. But with RMB 150 per garment,
it's not enough to cover for a garment with such high...
breathability and water resistance function.
It has to be enough.
Or else, Ai Da can't make it.
This is a battle for the survival of Ai Da.
You are the vanguard.
No matter how difficult a task is,
a solider won't admit defeat.
- I... - I think you won't do that.
This is your design workplace.
Ya Yi.
I know that every designer has their own habit.
So it is quite sparse right now.
If you need anything, just tell me.
Make yourself comfortable.
Director Gu.
Actually,
the things that I need are in this checklist.
Thank you.
I need a bunting,
a back cushion...
and a chest.
- Don't request on the same day as me. - But I want it today.
Request again in another two days.
Then, I'll ask again after two days.
No.
Qian Qian.
I'm hungry.
Look, everybody has left.
Can we don't work overtime on our first day of work?
Let's go out to eat. I'm hungry.
I'm not hungry. You can go ahead and eat first.
I have things to do.
No. Food doesn't taste good when I eat alone.
We have to eat together.
Let's go.
Just leave.
I have a ton of work.
I'm not going to eat. You have to eat alone.
You are the one who let me go.
I'll be leaving then.
How about I buy you a take-out?
No need.
Alright.
Be careful on your way home. I'll be leaving then.
Director Li. I'm sorry.
This is just an instinctive response.
This kind of response won't save you.
When you turn, you should strike down.
So that you can conceal your intention. If you strike up,
your opponent will have the chance to dodge away.
Why are you still here?
You hired me with money.
Of course I need to hurry up and make a design.
Is it more effective to work through the night?
Or you like to work through the night?
Who likes to stay up and work?
I work at night...
because I have more inspiration at night.
This is a bad habit.
Why are you still here then?
Sir, your take-out is here.
Put it here.
I'm curious.
As a boss,
why are you still here at this time?
Are you accompanying your workers...
or are you supervising them...
or are you feeling guilty?
Your take-out.
I've ordered it for you. You have to finish it.
I'll check tomorrow.
Cool.
Director Li.
You are here. Go back to sleep. I'll give you a half-day leave.
No.
I've thought of a way.
I have an idea.
It can fulfil your demand...
to dramatically reduce the cost.
And at the same time, we can maintain the quality of our turnout jacket.
Care to hear about it?
Tell me your idea.
I was chatting with this online friend recently.
After she graduated, she went to Japan to work as store designer.
Recently, a client of her...
is in the drug store chain.
She said that...
a person like her who never use any cosmetic...
is suddenly very interested in cosmetic.
And she said that...
Listen, this is very relatable to us.
Usually, we use one type of sunscreen to cover our whole face.
But actually, we need to use sunscreen with higher SPF...
on our forehead and nose bridge.
The skin around the eyes is more delicate.
So, there is specialised sunscreen for it.
They have specialised sunscreen for the cheeks and neck too.
Her client is trying to make a sunscreen palette like that.
Still don't understand?
This reminds me about our turnout jacket.
Traditionally, we design a garment using the same type of material.
This time, we can use the fabric collage idea in our design.
We can use materials that have high...
breathability and water resistance performance in some crucial parts.
As for the rest, we can use some cheaper materials.
That way, it wouldn't affect the performance...
of the turnout jacket that we design.
But it can dramatically decrease our production cost.
What do you think?
You drew this?
I drew it based on you.
Looks cool right?
It's a sound plan.
Continue with it.
But now, we have two problems.
If I'm not wrong,
the first problem is related to the splicing process.
That's right.
If we use different fabric,
there will be seams.
Seams will lead to leaking.
So, our caulking process needs to be seamless.
The next problem is related to high performance materials.
Looks like he's not too ignorant.
Why did you stop? Continue.
You are right.
I've already consulted this with a friend of mine in Europe.
There is a small fabric factory in Belgium.
They specialised in this kind of waterproof and breathable fabric.
And all of our requirements are met.
I think we need to contact them as soon as possible.
Do you mean the Turks in Belgium?
How do you know?
You always said that I know nothing about the fashion industry, right?
That's right. You knew nothing.
Do you have a CCTV inside this room?
Stop making wild guess.
I just happened to saw the name of this factory on...
an invitation card of a reception.
Does this mean that they'll attend the reception too?
Does it have to be Turks from Belgium?
Can't we use the fabrics that are produced locally?
We can use domestic manufacturer too.
But usually, they'll charge us with a higher interest.
With your company's situation right now,
it might be risky.
Take care of the caulking process.
As for the materials, leave it to me.
Go back now.
I have to attend a reception tonight, come with me.
Be prepared.
Tonight?
Qian Qian, I've been waiting for you...
for the whole night. You didn't even reply to my messages.
I bought breakfast for you.
Hello, boss.
Did I disturb you?
- I'll disappear now. - Today, both of you can rest.
Bring Lin Qian back.
But I just reached. I...
Boss, don't worry.
I'll take good care of Sister Lin Qian.
I'll complete the mission.
I'll pick you up at 6.
You've worked hard, boss.
You are so handsome, boss.
Goodbye, boss.
This is the annual reception of Vipshop.
Many top local and foreign fabrics manufacturers are going to be there.
Why are you so anxious to see me?
Can't you wait until tonight's reception?
Li Zhi Cheng from Ai Da...
is going to compete for this project as well.
You know about it, right?
With Ai Da's capability,
they won't succeed.
We have to be careful.
It's not easy for us to bring down Wen Da.
We can't give them a chance to rebound.
Before your brother's accident,
You A Corporation is looking for a partner.
350,000 pieces of garments...
in 20 days' time.
Before this, only Wen Da...
can complete this mission.
We should celebrate according to how the Chinese celebrate.
But before your brother can sign the contract with You A Corporation,
something happened to him.
In the end, Xin Bao Rui cooperates with Si Mei Qi...
and use this opportunity to steal this project.
The end result is...
Xin Bao Rui became You A Corporation's exclusive supplier.
Large quantity, high profits.
That is how Xin Bao Rui...
became number one In Linhai city.
And Si Mei Qi's online sales...
has in infinite expansion because of this.
I make them pay for this.
Based on Li Zhi Cheng's style,
he'll definitely make us pay.
He needs to have actual strength to do so.
Don't forget.
If you just let Li Zhi Cheng be,
and if he managed to bring up Ai Da,
that company will become a beast that hates our guts.
So, what you mean is,
to kill it before...
it has a chance to grow.
Our instinct is correct.
Ning Wei Kai and Chen Zheng...
have something to do with my brother's death.
But I am still not sure...
what role they play...
in this matter.
Director Chen.
- Eat something. - I don't have any appetite.
Since we are here, cheer up.
This is so boring.
In today's reception,
Vipshop is going to share the sales strategy...
for selected products that are featured globally.
This is very important for our company.
So it's only right if you are here with us.
You came so early.
- I'll talk to you later. - Alright.
Hey, Jake!
Hey, Grace.
- Long time no see. - Long time no see.
It's good to see you.
- Thank you. - You look great.
Thank you.
- Grace. - Elena.
Come, let me introduce you.
This is super modal from Ukraine, Miss Elena.
- Hello. - Hello.
- Long time no see you, Grace. - Cheers.
- We meet again. - Director Ning.
- Hello. - We had a good chat last time.
I was thinking about inviting you out for a coffee.
I thought you don't want to meet me again.
Come.
Who doesn't want to meet Grace?
I regret not meeting Grace earlier.
Director Chen, when did you come?
Why are you keeping such a low profile?
This is?
This is Mr. Fujino from Matsumae Corporation.
It's an honour to meet you.
Matsumae Corporation is very famous for their...
waterproof materials.
You flattered me, Director Ning.
You can speak fluent Chinese, Mr. Fujino.
Si Mei Qi has a project on hand.
We can talk about it later.
Why are you so nervous, Director Chen?
I'm just doing my friend...
a favour by inviting Mr. Fujino here.
They have already planned to work together.
First come, first serve, right?
Who are you helping out...
this time, Grace?
You'll know it later.
Leave the jacket in the car.
Where's the foreign aid that you talked about?
I'll introduce you to him later.
Looks like you are used to this.
I often participated in this kind of social activity when I was in school.
I'm not too keen for it.
But I can still act through it.
I'm not used to this.
I used to be in the army.
What? What army?
Now is not the time for that.
Lin Qian, please excuse me for a moment.
- Where's my brother? - I didn't see him.
Lin Qian.
Director Gu.
Let me introduce both of you.
This is our company's new designer, Lin Qian.
Hello.
Hello, I'm Li Zhi Cheng's sister, Li Jin Yuan.
Why is it? He never mention about me?
It's fine.
He never cares about me anyway.
I'm sorry.
I have things to do, please excuse me.
Alright, go on.
I have to go to the bathroom.
- I'll be quick. - You are leaving too?
- Cheers. - Cheers.
My friend is here.
I'm sorry, please excuse me.
Finally you are here. Let me introduce you both.
This is Director Li from Ai Da.
This is Mr. Fujino.
- Hello. - Hello.
Director Li, recently, you are the most famous person in Linhai city.
You flattered me. Anybody will do the same in the same situation.
Director Li is so humble.
I heard from Grace that...
You are very interested in Matsumae Corporation's...
waterproof fabrics.
Matsumae Corporation is very well-known for your...
waterproof materials. Of course I'm interested.
You've made the right choice.
Matsumae Corporation's waterproof materials...
are the best in Asia.
And globally, we are well-known too.
Mr. Fujino.
Are you free tomorrow?
I need your help...
with some specific problems.
No problem, I'll wait for your call.
Okay. Then I'll wish both of you a happy cooperation in advance.
They are chatting quite happily.
Looks like Li Zhi Cheng are determined to win over...
this Japanese guy.
I'll let him experience...
the feeling of losing something that is almost his.
How can you be so sure that...
Xin Bao Rui will just give this to you readily?
What do you mean? You plan to go against me?
For this Ming Sheng's project,
Xin Bao Rui and Si Mei Qi...
are the two biggest competitors from the start.
All this time, we have worked together to deal with Li Zhi Cheng.
I actually have the illusions that...
you and I are allies.
Times have changed.
So you are saying that a battle...
between us is inevitable?
It's better if you keep your tricks...
for Li Zhi Cheng.
My mission is complete.
I'll leave the rest to you.
Hello, I want to ask you for a favour.
Tonight, during the international reception,
introduce me to a top waterproof manufacturer.
Our audience will notice it.
You want to create a diversion.
And then?
This is Turks' agent,
Huy Varna.
Your mission tonight...
is to find Mr. Varna.
Talk to him...
and leave a good impression.
Excuse me.
Are you Mr. Varna of the Turks Company?
Yes, I am.
And this beautiful lady is...
You speak fluent Chinese.
I'm a designer from Ai Da Corporation, I am Lin Qian.
Nice to meet you.
Anything?
I did have something that I need to discuss with you.
It's quite noisy here. Shall we find a quieter place to talk?
Sure. After you.
Alright.
Miss.
Are you alone?
Wine is a special drink.
You can only enjoy it...
with another person.
Excuse me. I'm just drinking some soda.
You are so straight-forward.
I'm quite hurt by your words.
You'll get used to it after a few times.
Now, you are getting better at mocking people.
Normal people won't be able to take it.
Director Chen, this...
I'm sorry, Director Fu.
I'm here for my partner.
But my surname is Zhu.
Who asked you to interfere?
I'm having fun mocking him.
You like to mock people?
You can mock me.
I'm tougher than him.
Where is she?
I don't know how's the situation between your follower and Varna.
She's not my follower.
She's Ai Da's designer, Lin Qian.
What is she called?
Lin Qian.
I'm sorry. I don't think I heard this name before.
You don't have enough connections?
You can ask for my help. I can introduce one to you.
No need. I think she has huge talent...
that is quite different from how she looks.
I think she can do it.
Miss Lin.
I'll need to consider your proposal.
After all, our company X100 series...
has never entered the Chinese market.
I know. That's why Ai Da hopes that...
we are fortunate enough to be the first...
Chinese corporation that uses the X100.
But I heard that...
the situation in Ai Da's parent company, Wen Da...
is not doing so well.
If X100 is going to enter the Chinese market,
We hope that our partner...
is a company that has strength and credibility.
Do you understand, Miss Lin?
She's a young designer.
I'm not worried about her strength.
I'm worried about whether or not she can use her strength in right places.
This is a critical issue.
I'll take back what I said.
I found out that you are a stubborn...
and very confident man.
Where did your confidence come from?
I'm sorry.
Mr. Varna, is this your first time in China?
Although I haven't officially enter the China's market,
I've been to China multiple times.
Then do you think that there are any changes every time you came here?
Of course.
Everybody is shocked about the development speed of China.
Compared to the first time I came to China,
The China now is totally different.
Yes. That's why they say that the China's market is changing rapidly.
Wen Da is the first company in Linhai that cooperates with foreign company.
It used to be very powerful.
The company is facing some difficulties right now,
but it is still very capable.
So, Mr. Varna.
Can you please reconsider the proposal to cooperate with Ai Da?
Miss Lin, I had fun chatting with you.
Thank you very much.
Mr. Varna,
sorry for taking away so much of your time.
I look forward to working with you.
Thank you. I look forward to working with you too.
- See you again. - See you next time.
Qian.
Handsome.
Where is Li Zhi Cheng?
Why did he leave you alone?
Director Li has something to do.
So I just simply walk around here.
Actually, I'm quite sorry that...
you didn't get to join our Xin Bao Rui's design team.
Actually now, I...
Director Li.
Finally, we get to meet each other.
Director Ning from Xin Bao Rui.
Lin Qian, I have something to discuss with Director Ning.
Go ahead.
I'll head back to the party.
Seems like Director Li is quite hostile.
You are wrong, Director Ning.
It's not just hostility that I'm feeling.
Alright. I'm sorry for letting you wait.
I'll be there soon. Alright.
I'm sorry.
You are...
Grace?
You are?
I'm the new designer in Ai Da, Lin Qian.
Nice to meet you here.
Lin Qian.
Recently, I've read news about you.
What is written on the news?
Of course it's about your legendary career.
According to the news, when you are not yet the editor,
in order to get a script from the head of an industry,
you lived inside their building for a week.
You are very dedicated and diligent in your work.
We really admire you.
A lot of working women like us look up to you.
I'm flattered.
Did the news write about...
why did the person agree to write a script for me in the end?
Actually, I didn't really sleep in their building for one week.
But it's because...
I have evidence to prove that he's cheating.
That's why, don't believe those exaggerated news.
Actually, in a lot of times,
the truth is boring and dark.
I'll heed your advice.
By the way, how is it with Varna?
We had a good chat.
You are...
Don't tell me that you are the external strong-aid...
mentioned by Director Li.
This is just a small favour.
Nice meeting you.
Director Li is so furious.
Is it because the Ming Sheng's project is a helpless cause for you?
Director Ning is so calm.
You must be very confident.
I never look down on my opponent.
I know.
Ming Sheng's project is everything for...
you and Ai Da.
Speaking of opponent,
Xin Bao Rui's biggest opponent should be Si Mei Qi, right?
I'm not afraid of Si Mei Qi.
Just like a lion. It will never be afraid of jackals and wolves.
But a crazy fly on the other hand...
will get on the lion's nerve.
Director Ning said that Ai Da is a fly.
But fly loves egg with cracks.
Xin Bao Rui has it's own problems.
You are right, Director Li.
Truthfully,
I'm quite impressed with the action that you took...
after you come back to Linhai city.
For example, the grand performance of burning the clothes last time.
It leaves a deep impression.
But the most impressive thing is,
you are willing to give up on Wen Da...
and focus on building up Ai Da instead.
Your judgement and courage...
remind me of the crafty escape plan...
in the thirty-six stratagems.
But if I'm the one who manage Ai Da,
I'll do my best to secure this project of Ming Sheng too.
They said not to take the risky path.
But sometimes, a risky path...
is not necessarily a dead end.
It might be the only way to survive.
But a risky path is still a risky path.
There will be murderous lions,
jackals and wolves along the road.
I think you are putting this too seriously, Director Li.
We haven't cross that killing line yet.
I've told you just now.
There is no hostility...
between the two of us.
I think there's a big difference...
between hostility and hate.
Hate?
For the day you betrayed my brother, Li Zhi Qian.
Actually, I'm quite impressed with you.
You managed to secure Wen Da...
on your own...
until the return of Li Zhi Cheng.
You are not bad yourself. You strike when we are weakest.
You bought off Wen Da's worker to fake a suicide.
Not everybody can do that.
I won't deny it in front of you.
Everybody is just looking out for their own company.
Work is work and private is private.
After all, we were classmates.
Lin Qian.
Director Li.
How did it go between you and the Turks' agent?
We had a nice chat.
He agreed to meet us tomorrow to discuss about the details.
I thought of a proverb.
You always said the same thing.
Three months can change a life.
Don't you have something new?
How could I tell you this kind of things?
Wait for me.
I wanted to say that you are a woman with strong spirit.
Should I feel honoured...
by your compliment?
Director Li.
It's better to meet a person directly.
Finally I have the chance to meet you today.
Hello, Director Chen.
Hello.
Director Chen came to our area last time.
But he's just passing by. Or else, you two would have met each other.
I can't just simply visit your brother like that.
Are you taking advantage of my sister in front of me?
I wouldn't dare.
I'm just complimenting her.
I'm sorry. I have to leave first because I have to settle something.
Don't talk to this kind of people.
Now you are worrying about me?
You wouldn't let me worry about the company. So, don't try to control me.
Jin Yuan, listen to me.
I really hate it when you talk to me like this.
What is happening?
Follow her.
I really hate it when you talk to me like this.
Beautiful lady, care for a ride?
Why, you don't dare to ride with me?
I didn't drink.
Who said I don't dare.
I'll bring you to a fun place.
What kind of fun place.
You'll know when you reach.
Grace.
Leaving so soon?
I need to ask you something.
I heard that before this,
you've met our Chairman Zhu from Xin Bao Rui.
So?
I'm quite curious.
What can you talk about with him?
Of course we complimented you a lot.
Are you sure it's all compliments?
Or do you want me to complain about you?
You are really scary sometimes.
Is it suitable for you to...
treat your saviour like this?
Saviour.
Are you sure that the show...
is not directed by you?
I don't know what are you talking about.
Actually, I feel that everything is weird on that day.
Why did Kai Wen appear suddenly?
And why did he act so irrationally?
But it's even weirder that you are there...
at the same time.
And you heroically saved me.
I talked to Kai Wen after that.
Unsurprisingly,
everything is as what I've suspected.
People from Xin Bao Rui told me that...
you are the one who gave the order.
You don't allow other company in the industry to hire me.
If they hire me,
it means that they are going against H Corporation.
That's why I went to look for you without thinking twice.
Looks like you...
really like a director's job.
Unsurprising.
Looks like you've seen through me.
I'm honoured to have a worthy opponent like you.
Director Ning, if you want to be a director one day,
you can tell me anytime.
I can introduce you to some major producers.
Or maybe I can find you a job.
Please excuse me.
Your aggressiveness right now...
is very attractive to me.
But you are not attractive to me.
Director Li.
- You... - You can go back first.
Be careful.
Come.
Why did you follow me?
I'm worried about you, that's why I followed you.
Do you have something on your mind.
I'm fine. I just want to take a walk alone.
You can tell me if you have something on your mind.
Why did you take off your shoes?
I don't know you are going to walk that far.
I've followed you all the way.
And I'm not used to heels.
My legs are painful.
Sit down.
You are not going to walk anymore?
I found out that you are quite tall.
Your legs are hurt.
Bring the car over to Jiangbin Avenue.
Director Gu introduced your sister to me...
in the reception today.
I just knew that you still have a sister.
Actually. I have a brother too.
He's really good.
He's abroad right now.
I know he loves me.
But he likes to control me since young.
He likes to restrict me.
I have my own dreams to pursue.
I don't want to be under his protection forever.
I hope that he won't...
meddle with...
my job in any way.
He's been saying that he wanted to come back to see me.
I'm scared.
Although I don't know your brother,
I think he's doing the right thing.
Is it because you are a brother too?
Yes.
I can understand him.
I think he just doesn't know...
how to love you.
We are here.
This is my house.
Yes.
So this is the fun place.
This place has a lot of fun spots.
After this, I'll show you each and every one of them.
But it's too late today.
You should rest.
Or else, a lot of people are going to worry about you.
I never thought that you are quite the gentleman.
I can just say that your misunderstanding towards me...
before this runs too deep.