" Our Glamourous Time "
Episode 7
- This is my home. - Yes.
This is the place you said we will have fun?
There are many places to have fun.
I will bring you there in the future.
But it's late now.
You should get your rest or there will be people who are worried for you.
You never strike me as a gentleman.
This only means your misunderstanding for me is too profound.
Good night.
Mr. Fujino,
you tasted the Japanese cuisines from Linhai City,
what do you think?
The oil temperature is well controlled.
It tastes like local cuisine.
But in my homeland,
when we are making tempura,
we will use the three months-old shrimps from clean sea water.
Then, the sauce will be made using...
soy-bean oil made in deep, unpolluted mountains sides.
And the flour, it's used as tribute for China in the past.
Only with these ingredients,
can one make the best tempura there is.
It doesn't sound bad indeed.
With different ingredients,
comes different tastes.
Mr. Fujino,
we also wish produce premium product, just like the tempura you said.
I hope we can have your help.
I have the very same thoughts too.
Mr. Varna, actually,
I studied in University of York.
I have heard of your products even when I was just a student.
And my mentor admires your work on water resistant fabrics.
You are from University of York?
What a coincidence, I am too.
Really?
I was the batch of 1989.
Those are the matters of last century.
But my classmate, Kathiri, stayed there as a teacher.
I wonder if you have heard of him.
Kathiri was my teacher.
This is such a coincidence.
You are Kathiri's student?
- Yes. - That's why you are so outstanding.
Mr. Fujino,
I mentioned last night that Si Mei Qi wishes to cooperate with you.
I know, you are brokering a deal with Ai Da.
What is the price they named?
Mr. Li,
the other company is interested in my product as well.
May I ask, what is the price you have in mind?
Of course, it's eight millions.
Mr. Fujino,
how about nine millions?
I will send my men to pick you up immediately.
I know a very original Kyoto Kaiseki restaurants.
He just raised the price to ten millions.
Cursed him.
Trying to go against me?
I'll see just how capable the Li family is.
Mr. Fujino.
Si Mei Qi will raise the price...
to eleven millions.
Mr. Chen, with that price,
the cost of each clothing just increases by 15%.
Twelve millions.
Fifteen millions.
Mr. Fujino,
may I speak?
Impressive, Mr. Chen.
Ai Da doesn't have that much money.
I withdraw myself.
Mr. Fujino.
I will send someone to pick you up now.
Mr. Chen, with that price,
the cost of each item just increased by 47%.
Let it be.
Li Zhi Cheng, how dare you.
Last year,
I invited my friends including Kathiri,
on a trip to Nepal as backpackers.
We went to the top of Mount Everest.
Mount Everest is magnificent.
I joined the hiking club when I was a student.
I climbed the Virgin Peak and Monte Rosa.
I am not a sports lover.
But when I went beyond my limits...
and get on top of the mountain,
it felt great.
It gave me a sudden feel of achievement.
We share a lot in common.
This feeling is so amazing.
Mr. Varna, since we have so much in common,
can we...
discuss about business?
Sure, of course.
I have received the quotation from your company.
I have one small question to ask.
Why is it the price you gave us is 15% higher than the price...
you gave to European country?
As you know,
when we try to enter the Chinese market,
it costs more in terms of man-power and materials.
- You have a point. - But for Ai Da,
we can consider the option of adequately decreasing the price.
Really?
After all, a good partner in business...
is even harder to get compared to a good price.
I am so sorry, sir! I am terribly sorry!
I'll take you to the wash-room to clean this up.
- Are you okay? - Excuse me.
- I am so sorry. - I'll be right back.
- Sure. - I am sorry. This way, please.
Hello? How are things on your side?
Everything went well. What about you?
Same goes for me.
Mr. Varna and I had a conversation about our interest.
He seems to be happy about it. He even said that...
he will lower the price he gave us.
Good job.
I will make sure you are rewarded.
Hello?
Who is this?
Okay.
He is back. I have to hang up now.
You can ask Mr. Gu to prepare the contract now.
Okay. Goodbye.
It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Li.
I couldn't cooperate with you. I hope you understand.
I can understand that.
Without your help,
there is no way my product...
would get such a good price.
I am glad to help.
I am sorry, Miss Lin.
I afraid I can't continue the negotiation now.
Why?
Someone...
just named me an irresistible price.
I do like to have a partner like yourself,
but please understand that...
I am a businessman.
Sure.
So, I just wish to know,
what is the price he named?
Double the price I gave him.
Tell the lawyer to get the contract with foreign elements done.
The seller is Mr. Varna from Belgium.
Sir, the price offered to Varna is double the market price.
If the board members ask about this...
Don't worry, I will explain to them.
- Get the contract done. - Okay.
Mr. Li, I am sorry.
Why are you apologizing?
We were having a nice conversation.
But after he went to the men's room,
he changed his mind and agreed to sell to someone else.
And that company offered him double the price.
Do you know who that was?
It's Ning Wei Kai.
My senior?
What now?
Xin Bao Rui has both material and the money.
We are no match for them.
Without the fabrics from Varna,
the durability of our turnout jacket will be greatly reduced.
If we can't solve the problem of fabric supply,
- our product will be... - I told you before.
I will handle the issue with fabrics.
Have faith in me.
Okay, I got it.
Sure, don't worry. Leave everything to me.
I came prepared.
Miss, your coffee is here.
Put on a pretty dress.
Everything is going as we planned.
Sure, not a problem.
Right, Mr. Li has agreed to have the interview.
I fixed the time too.
Good, send me the content of the interview.
Okay.
A bottle of Grey Goose.
- I dig this kind of girl. - Go on.
Pathetic.
Strong drinks ease the mind.
My lady, I am sure you got a lot of pressure from work.
That's for sure.
Linhai City had a ball last time.
Our whole company is in a hot mess.
How so?
Some people just like to worship the foreigners.
They are fighting to get a contract with those brands.
See? Those foreign sellers will simply raise the price.
Some people are so easily gulled.
In order to get those seller contracts,
they are still pretending like a fool...
despite the highly overpriced deal,
simply because they want extra money for themselves from the discount.
Isn't that right?
It's been a while, Mr. Varna.
Miss Lin.
I signed the contract with Xin Bao Rui.
I am only here to introduce someone to you.
This is Mr. Li Zhi Cheng, the president of Ai Da.
- Hello. - Hello.
Please don't make fun of me.
That's all I can do.
Actually, I simply gave a little support.
To make it to the end, it's still up to you.
Are you actually here to give a talk on gym work-out?
I am here to broker a deal.
We are signing the contract soon. The design is simply unusable.
Contact the designer at once.
Tell him, make something better or lose his job.
Okay.
Hello?
The lawyer is composing the contract, we can sign it tonight.
- Yes, pass them the message. - Mr. Ning.
A contract? What is the rush for?
Chairman. President Zhu.
Mr. Ning, about the designer...
- It's okay, you are dismissed. - Okay.
Chairman.
The Belgium fabrics deal,
how much was it?
Chairman, the fabrics are indeed overpriced.
To get the bidding of Ming Sheng's Project,
the core of the material is the Tacs fabrics.
Ai Da is trying to get this project as well.
We must be one step ahead of them.
As far as I know,
Ai Da is not financially capable to get any project.
Or did you lie about the price...
just to embezzle the money?
From what I know, someone with Li Zhi Cheng's temper...
will not put on a slow fight with us on the mid-range market.
He also recruited a designer from abroad.
They are looking for a breakthrough.
I know, it's that gorgeous designer of yours, Lin Qian.
He is your junior from university.
You trying to go against Li Zhi Cheng...
just because of that girl.
Enough, stop fighting.
Wei Kai, if you are in the same situation again,
you need to discuss it with us.
If I am not available,
talk to Zhu Han Chong about it.
I am impressed, Mr. Li.
But I have already made the deal with Xin Bao Rui.
Not even kinship will matter to brothers in business.
It's all about profit.
I am here for that very reason.
I don't think Xin Bao Rui will fulfil the deal.
Xin Bao Rui is a massive firm.
You may give them a call to verify this.
There is a minor issue with Xin Bao Rui.
Hello? Mr. Varna?
Mr. Ning, the contract we talked about last time,
when can we sign it?
The lawyer is still composing the contract.
You were in a hurry to sign it just days ago.
Mr. Varna, please be patient.
It's our regulations.
Contract can only be signed after the design is decided.
Don't worry, Mr. Varna.
After the design is completed, we will sign the contract immediately.
Pick up the pace.
Yes.
What is going on here?
They are trying to buy some time.
You mean he never aims to sign the contract?
He was just fooling me?
If this is how they do business,
what would the others think?
I think Ning Wei Kai wanted to work with you.
But he lacks the last bit of support.
But Ning Wei Kai is the CEO.
Why wouldn't the board approve his decision?
Ning Wei Kai may be the CEO,
but he's always seen as an outsider in Zhu Corporation's Xin Bao Rui.
With such a high price, Mr. Zhu will definitely suspect him.
Young Master Zhu sees him as a pain in the neck.
He won't succeed in making this deal.
They own a great company,
yet they have no spirit of contract at all.
No matter how much he offered you,
it's just another empty promise.
The goods are on their way to China.
You need us to minimize the loss.
Mr. Li, tell us.
If the unfortunate events didn't happen to your family,
will you still take the place as president in Ai Da?
- No. - You mean that...
you would stay in the special force?
Yes.
Now, here is a more personal question.
What kind of girl do you like?
Someone like the QBZ-95 automatic riffle.
How is that? Can you explain that?
Small yet powerful.
You served in the army but you are now in business.
Do you think this is a challenge to you?
I am sorry, stop.
I can't stand it anymore.
This interview is too formal.
What the audiences really wanted...
is your personality and your charisma.
That's how we can have great publicity for Ai Da.
It's okay, act natural. If you feel warm or nervous,
you can take off your jacket.
Also, she will be asking about Ming Sheng's project.
You can answer it in this way.
First of all, it's about the profit.
And most importantly, you've been through rescue missions.
You know how hard that work is.
So, you wanted to design an outfit...
that can make sure the heroes of our front lines...
will have better shielding and protection.
If you say it that way, a lot of people...
will be touched and start to like.
Good job, let's have another run.
Action.
That interview went well.
Once the image of an soldier-businessman is forged,
it will save Ai Da a lot of money on publicity.
Thank you.
You look good in this suit. You can keep it.
Thank you.
Okay, you can go now if you are busy.
Mr. Varna agreed to sell the fabric to Ai Da.
Really?
Your little assistant is quite capable.
My designer.
Sorry, she is your lieutenant and your designer.
Right, I met her after the party that day.
She looks pretty smart. You picked well.
Thank you.
Mr. Li, nice to meet you.
I am Lin Qian, the designer from Ai Da.
This is the requirement for seam-sealing of our design.
The product we are designing is turnout jacket.
But the seams of the jackets...
need the equipments from your company for heat-pressing.
I am sorry.
But we are booked for orders for the upcoming months.
Mr. Li,
this project from Ming Sheng Group...
has a great influence over the fashion industry of Linhai City.
We are determined to get this project.
Why don't you...
have a look at our design before you make up your mind?
The heat-pressing of your company passed many standard tests.
They can ensure the quality of our product.
Don't worry about the price.
We plan to increase our budget as much as we can.
We want to make sure the product is of quality.
They will be sold in other countries.
I think that through this project,
the two companies can both have a win-win situation.
This is a great project. We are working on it too.
But with the current production line we have,
I can't make the decision on my own.
Can I have a word with President Huang?
- Mr. Li. - Miss Lin, sorry for the long wait.
Mr. Huang doesn't have the time to meet you.
Mr. Li, did you tell Mr. Huang that...
we really wish to have a partnership with your company?
Actually, this is a good project.
I told Mr. Huang about this as well.
But with our current production line,
it'll prove to be difficult.
They only take orders from regular clients.
It's not a surprise they won't accept new client.
I tried to explain to them from all aspects that...
this project will benefits both companies.
But they just won't listen.
But I noticed something very interesting.
It's their boss.
Mr. Li, was Mr.Huang in the army?
Miss Lin, you have keen insight. Mr. Huang is a veteran.
This way please.
" Orders Come First "
Is that so?
After you.
Hello, how may I help you?
Hello, we are from Ai Da.
We wish to see Mr. Huang.
I am sorry, do you have an appointment?
Miss, your eye shadow looks good.
It's so shiny and it makes your eyes so bright.
- Really? - Where did you get it?
This is what I am good at. Listen,
you must first use a light colour as base.
Then, use darker colour for the eye corner.
That makes your eyes look bright and brilliant.
Come in.
Commander Huang, Steel One Company, 58th Army Regiment of North-west.
It's an honour to meet you.
Who are you?
Not bad, kid.
I have heard about the Wolf of Southern-West.
I am surprised that you came into my office.
Lin Qian, let me introduce you.
This is President Huang of Aidi.
- Nice to meet you, Mr. Huang. - Hello.
Miss Lin, I am sorry for what happened earlier.
I will send the sample rubber to your company.
As for the production, I arranged it.
Thank you, Mr. Huang.
You are welcome.
Thank you, Commander Huang.
We are brothers in arms, just call me Old Man Huang.
Right. Next time,
we can ask our brothers out and have a dinner together.
Sure.
You are amazing.
How did you do that? What did you say to him?
The longer you left the army, the more you miss the old times.
That's why he welcomed me with such hospitality.
We may be from different regiments,
but we are just like a family when we meet.
Everyone puts profits before everything.
You become friends despite being from different regiments.
Such friendship is not easily found.
I hope the two companies can have a pleasant partnership.
I am sure we will.
These fabrics cost too much.
They are not of the best quality either.
I should have made a better deal.
The designer have made the cost as low as possible.
How to we win the bidding with this?
Lose the money to get cheers?
I will ask the designer for another draft.
We received news that...
Li Zhi Cheng made a deal with a small supplier from Belgium?
Where did that come from?
The supplier from Belgium was at the ball.
I told you to keep an eye on him!
We were monitoring him the whole time.
But his designer was talking with the supplier the whole time.
The designer?
You mean that pretty girl?
Miss Lin, these are all the heat-sealed garment we have.
- Thank you. - You are welcome.
Why do you need so many heat-seal garment?
The design we use has a lot of joints.
It involves different fabrics and seam-sealing rubber.
Now, we need to reheat these rubbers.
With different fabrics and rubber straps,
we will do tests on heat-press temperature and water resistance.
The jacket can't be drenched and the fabric mustn't blister.
The inner sheets of the fabric must not be burnt.
The rubber must not fall off after 12 hours of soaking.
With those test passed, we are basically good to go.
Nice speech, I must record it.
I can use it when I can't sleep.
An empty brain won't get you insomnia.
Who says my brain is empty?
I am smart, okay. I am praised on regular basis.
Let's be clear on this. I am your only boss.
Who would praise you except me?
You made fun of me, I am upset. Cheer me up.
Li Zhi Cheng put up an act to make a deal with Fujino,
but he was actually setting me up.
Perhaps he knows that he can't best you,
that's why he withdrew himself.
Withdrew?
He was using Fujino as decoy.
Why didn't you check the background of these suppliers?
Don't come explaining everything after the mess is made.
They are all small companies from Europe.
That's why we didn't know much.
I want a detailed background check on that designer.
You have your beauty plot,
how about a taste of your own poison?
Hello? Who is it?
My car is right behind yours.
Who are you?
Chen Zheng, from Si Mei Qi. I am sure you know my name.
How did you get my numbers?
I have my own ways to get what I want.
Well? I know a nice place.
Let's have a word.
I will wait for you up ahead.
My goodness.
- Mr. Chen. - Have a seat.
I ordered some dishes. I wonder if you like them,
but I waited.
You can just get to the point, don't be so formal.
Straight forward. Okay.
I am giving you a job invitation.
I know you came to Si Mei Qi for interview.
But I didn't know why you refused the job.
But for tonight, whatever terms you want,
I will do everything.
Mr. Chen, don't be such a ruthless CEO.
You can ask your employee to know why I refused.
There is a saying.
'Three months with me and a lifetime of success'.
Three months and clothes are out of season.
Mr. Chen, you are one of the leader in fashion industry.
That was very unprofessional of you.
Working with me is better than following a grunt.
Well, I signed the contract.
Li Zhi Cheng knows nothing about this field.
At least I am an insider.
He may know nothing, but he supports originality.
I don't think Si Mei Qi needs another patterner.
Mr. Chen, if there is nothing else, I should go now.
We are letting her go?
He is determined to follow Li Zhi Cheng.
Don't bother.
Hello? Ya Yi?
Do you have a copy of the fabrics files?
I think I broke my thumb-drive in Yunnan.
What? Why would I bother to backup your files?
A broken drive is no big deal. I am hanging up now.
The show is starting, goodbye!
Wait...
- Ship them out. - Yes, boss.
Ship them out.
Boss, have a drink.
Boss, the thumb-drive is emitting signals again.
We have located the signal.
Have a drink. Here.
You look stressed.
A function based design is a different concept from casual clothes.
What I designed was too fashionable.
It's not very practical.
Don't stay up late.
We need to assure the practicality.
Practical and good-looking?
Where is everyone?
It's morning!
We are office workers!
No one can handle this!
- Where were you? - Lin Qian?
Why didn't you go downstairs?
Listen, starting today,
everyone must go on a morning jog.
That devilish coach, he is...
Mr. Li, I can walk on my own.
Thank you.
- What? - Where were you just now?
Why would I need morning jog?
We are only working on this project.
I am not an official worker here.
I am the last independent work force of this company.
I need to focus all my strength on the design.
I don't need a morning jog.
- Where are you going? - What?
First of all,
as long as you work here, you are one of us.
Secondly, morning jog is good for your health.
- You need to jog. - Why should I?
You are the ruthless president now?
I am not suited for jogging. I can't make it.
- Why? - I am...
I have physical defect.
- Keep making that up. - I am not lying.
Flat feet.
I am a certified flat feet. Stop laughing.
I can't run. Sports are not for me.
Okay, bring your flat feet and come with me.
Come on, I have works for you.
Come on.
Take off your shoes.
My shoes?
I am not taking them off. I won't take them off.
I have wound on my foot.
I am not taking them off. I am going to the wash-room!
I need to use the wash-room!
Sports shoes have shock absorbing property,
it can replace the arch.
But shoes will weakens the foot muscles.
Now, one in every five people has flat feet.
So, you need to train harder.
You can skip the jog.
- Do the Burpee jumps. - What jumps?
Mr. Li, I can't do that. I am wearing a dress.
Do this.
Do it!
Faster.
" Jin Yuan "
Mr. Li, you are a smart guy.
You know how to make people stay.
Why can't you...
be close with your sister?
You can ask her out.
Even if I do, I don't know what to say.
I know.
Have you heard about foul...
No, I mean Chicken Soup for the Soul.
Keeping someone company is the most sincere confession.
This applies to you and your sister.
Don't be so mushy.
You know nothing about girls. This is called caring.
Girls nowadays like this.
You must care for your sister like she is your girlfriend.
Care for her and cherish her at all time.
Be there for her and protect her.
You need to care about how she feels.
You can bring her out to get some decent foods.
You don't really need to talk, right?
I will try my best.
It's now or never.
Didn't she just call you?
Answer her now.
Take out your phone now. Ask her out, right away.
What is it for you?
You have another 50 jumps to finish.
Now!
I trying to help you.
He is finally gone.
Are you free?
Let's find a place near your office for lunch.