" Our Glamourous Time " Episode 13
Mr. Li is giving you work in the middle of the night.
This is obviously against the Labour Act.
I need to meet him.
That is uncalled for. I volunteer to work overtime.
I work overtime and I am the model employee of China.
With what you said just now,
I will get it done.
Okay, I look forward for your good news.
Lin Mo Chen, you are too arrogant.
You'll see.
Goodbye.
Can I come in now?
The video call is over?
He seems restless while you work here.
Not at all.
He is my brother. He is just...
We are close. He is just used to bossing me.
That's why he keeps asking. It's nothing.
Take a break from the work. Let's get something to eat.
No one should skip meals. I can't go against the Labour Act.
Besides, what if he comes looking for me?
No, he won't.
It's too late to go out. Let's have it here.
I have roasted beef,
XO sauce seafood and and tomato brisket.
Which flavour do you want with...
the noodles?
Here.
It smells great, right?
Did you take on this project because you are mad at Mr. Cheng...
or is it because you like it?
Why would I be mad? I am not a child.
I did it because I like it.
I did some calculations. Listen.
They ordered 40 thousands units of the uniforms.
If each of them can meet 50 customers a day,
there will be around two millions people...
that will witness the clothes that I designed.
The thought of it makes me so happy and proud of it.
You believe you will succeed?
Then I will support you.
That path may be tough,
but a bright future awaits.
Right.
A tough path that leads to a bright future.
Does that noodle of yours taste good? Can I have a bite?
Where is yours?
That is all I had. You are having it.
Do you want some?
- I have an idea. - What?
Scissors, paper, stone. Winner can have it for three seconds.
Okay.
Put it in the middle. Fair and square.
Scissors, paper, stone!
Not bad.
Again.
Scissors, paper, stone!
That was a big bite.
I marked the troubled part with red lines.
You can skip to the terms for compensation.
Did you notice it?
The term for compensation is half a page longer than the payment terms.
I noticed it.
Forty thousands units of uniform in one month.
Even without the Ming Sheng project at hands,
it is still an impossible task for us.
What about OEMs?
I searched them.
Most of the OEMs are monopolized by Ning Wei Kai.
Even with the remaining production power from Wen Da,
we still can't produce as much,
the order cannot be completed.
If we insist on taking on this project from An Ka Da,
we will be digging our own graves.
Mr. Ning, you are in the mood for some leisure.
Mr. Chen, what brings you here?
I went to some OEMs.
Went to the OEMs?
It's just a few phone calls.
You can at least leave something for us.
You signed the contract with so many OEMs.
What if you failed to get the project from An Ka Da?
If Xin Bao Rui can't get it, I am sure Si Mei Qi can.
I can just transfer all the resources to you.
A sudden kindness?
I am not used to that.
Don't forget, Mr. Chen.
Si Mei Qi is always an ally of Xin Bao Rui.
Our common enemy should be Ai Da.
Li Zhi Cheng got the contract with the turnout jacket...
because of a fluke.
But he is not capable to take on such a huge order from An Ka Da.
Ai Da is incapable of that.
But for Grace,
she can.
Grace?
If it's a mere helping hand, it's possible she would help.
But to cast in real money,
Grace is too smart for that.
She won't do it.
Haven't you heard?
Grace is now a shareholder of Ai Da.
What?
I am thinking about...
the outcome of us not bidding for the An Ka Da project.
You are concerned about Grace?
This is indeed problematic.
She got us the project.
She negotiated the deal.
But most importantly, the money came from her.
If we back out from the bidding now,
I fear she might withdraw her shares.
Grace became their shareholder? Why?
Now that I think about it,
this must be because of Li Zhi Qian.
Li Zhi Qian once mentioned a girl.
He got the motivation from a girl.
But he never told us her name.
Li Zhi Qian always wanted to create his own brand.
When we were negotiating the deal with You A,
Grace was there too.
The girl he told us about...
must be Grace.
An Ka Da is not the only path for Ai Da.
What do you mean?
We can start a new brand.
Are you insane?
Ai Da has no resources for that.
Ai Da has the capital and the expertise.
Why can't we do that?
- But we are... - No more excuses.
I want a accessibility report.
Now?
Right now.
Since you are at it, get it done before the 20th of May.
No brand can debut in such a rushed manner.
From my previous experience,
as long as we focus,
nothing is impossible.
- No... - Remember,
I want an accessibility report,
not an in-accessibility report.
Are you sure...
we are giving up on An Ka Da?
No, tell the public that...
Ai Da is officially competing for the bidding.
What exactly are you planning?
About giving up on the An Ka Da project,
only you and I know it.
Not a single soul can know this.
That includes Lin Qian.
If so,
I don't think Grace would go so far for a love of the past.
Mr. Chen.
You spent so much money on a mere internet celebrity.
Why wouldn't Grace spend her money...
for the long gone lover?
If that is the case, Mr. Ning,
having a love rivalry with a dead man...
will almost guarantee your defeat.
What is that nonsense?
Don't be mad, take it as I was joking.
Otherwise it would sound like I can read your thoughts.
I have told you before. I approached Grace...
because it was the tactical choice.
Whether that was tactical or something you can't help,
you miscalculated the odds this time.
Not entirely.
What was Mr. Wu thinking?
He wants me to keep an eye on a mere shooting?
Thank you.
Grace.
Here?
Look at here.
Zi Yue, don't move the background upward.
Okay, I should go now.
- Keep an eye out here. - Okay.
Grace.
Since I am already here,
can I have the honour to taking a picture with you?
I am sorry.
Photo shooting is not something that's within my job-scope.
But don't worry, our photographer is very experienced.
He will make it worth your time.
Enjoy.
Wait.
Excuse me.
Is there anything else?
I didn't have the chance...
to explain to you about the sample of Ai Da.
Actually,
my subordinate is at fault.
He was concerned for me, but not the consequences.
He never thought thing would turn out to be so severe.
So...
So that incident...
has no direct relation to you?
Okay, if that is true,
for my impulsive and reckless action,
I apologize.
Whatever it is, it's all in the past.
You don't have to explain anything to me.
Is there anything else?
You are an interesting person.
I remind me of a girl Li Zhi Qian once told me about.
If you wish to talk about the topics of women,
I suggest you request from Mr. Wu...
to get the column on Women's Day Special next year.
It suits you well.
Forget about the column.
I remember him saying that the girl was like a plant of cactus.
It may be full of thorns outside,
but the inside is as gentle as a brook.
Yes. I am the cactus.
So please, stay away from me.
Otherwise...
I will stick you with thorns and make you a porcupine.
Cindy!
Let's go.
Thank you.
The An Ka Da project is a tough challenge for you.
Doing something you like will never be tough.
The odds are against Ai Da on this project.
If we lose the bidding,
will you be disappointed?
Only those who worked hard has the right to talk about fruition.
But as long as we do our best...
and have no regret,
the outcome won't be as important.
Good luck.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
She is here. Quick, sit down.
- You just got here and you want... - Stand up!
- What is this all about? - Report.
Mr. Li sent us here to learn from you.
Did I hear it right?
You want us to learn fashion design from Lin Qian?
He wants us to use our gun-holding hand to hold a needle.
But this is too much for our manly image.
Right, we joined the force straight from graduation.
We have zero experience in this.
He has a point.
You might as well send us on a 50 km Marathon run.
Yes, we followed you into the fashion industry.
But we have never held a needle before.
So, you would rather be dead than learning it?
- No. - It's that we refuse,
but this is beyond us.
- No, wait... - We are no tailors.
- I have never done this before. - I can't do this.
Attention!
At ease.
You are no longer in the force.
But I am your superior as long as you work here.
I am still your boss.
Ai Da is competing to get the An Ka Da project.
We are now in the fashion industry.
If we know nothing about the work,
it just won't make any sense.
You will have to learn this sooner or later.
Lin Qian works here and she can be your teacher.
This is a chance for you, right?
But I feel like you are not...
telling us all the truth.
Can you...
enlighten us on this?
In our previous trainings,
it were all about combat, survival in no man's land,
and the reassembling of weapons. There is a first time for everything.
Miss Lin is in need of helping hands.
This is a difficulty.
What do we do when we face difficulty?
We overcome it.
What does that mean?
You bunch of grunts want to learn designing from Miss Lin?
Grunts?
How are we the grunts?
- Right? - Only grunt would answer that.
Stop standing there. Pick up the clothes! Go!
Don't touch it! Stop!
I am going to use these clothes.
Please don't make a mess. Put them down.
Regroup.
Mr. Li is not sending help,
he is sending us trouble.
- You are right. - We are dealing with grunts,
there is nothing we can do.
Right, I don't understand it either.
I will chase them out for you.
No, don't do that.
Mr. Li is trying to be nice.
Don't crush their enthusiasm.
You really want to learn?
Overcome the challenge and take the glory.
We will work for Ai Da whole heartedly.
That was neat. Good.
You spirit is plausible.
Mr. Chen, this is the event flow for the selection of Cloud Beauty.
Please attend the scene at 2.00 p.m..
Both the shooting and live streaming crews are testing the equipments.
The event page was built according to the plan you approved.
Good. Not bad for this time.
Thank you for giving me the chance.
I learned a lot from the event as well.
Right, you contributed the idea to everyone.
So, I want you to be in charge of the execution of the plan.
Make this your major accomplishment for this year.
Thank you, Mr. Chen.
- But... - What's wrong?
About the bonus you mentioned earlier...
Don't worry, I will hold on to my promise.
After all, it was you who inspired everyone.
How about this? We will go to Danzi later.
Whatever branded items you want, you can have one.
Thank you, Mr. Chen.
Is this the sponsored item from So Young App?
Yes, it is. You can have it.
Thank you, Mr. Chen.
Give it to me.
Can't you just give me a chance?
What chance do you want?
Use my card.
I wonder if the bag I want is on discount.
This is a reward from the company.
We promised you this reward. You will get it no matter what.
Thank you, Mr. Chen.
It's gone now. It was here this morning.
- Do you have any stock left? - I am sorry, sir.
The last unit of this bag is bought by that lady over there.
Miss Li.
What a coincidence. You are on your own?
To meet you in such a place,
I am not surprised that you brought your sister along.
Isn't that right? I am here about something serious.
She is fond of the bag you just bought.
Resell it to me.
Why should I let you have the bag I like?
Mr. Chen? What a coincidence.
Mr. Gu?
I thought Miss Li is on her own.
So, she is in your company.
So, you two are now...
Mind your own business. Not a good thing ever comes from you.
I am not here to pick a fight. Name a price.
Mr. Chen, that seems rather impolite.
Everything has a price.
Whatever I wish to have,
I will always get it.
Mr. Chen, your EQ worries me.
Don't you know who we are?
Any price that I want?
- Mr. Chen, why don't we... - Sure.
I don't really like this bag. Why don't we sell it to him?
How about this price?
Okay, 300 thousands.
- What? - Three hundreds thousands.
But this bag only costs one-tenth of that!
You raised the price by ten times.
You said so yourself. If it has a price,
there is nothing you can get, right?
Besides, 300 thousands for your joy. It's worth it.
Mr. Chen, this is...
- The card number? - It's right here.
Subtle.
Here is the bag you like.
Thank you, Mr. Chen.
Know the human nature and make the money.
Do you know what is greatest flaw in men?
Their pride.
So, you plan to exploit men's weakness to make money?
Miss, that sounded a little dangerous to me.
What do you know? This is called a business talent.
- Oh no. - What's wrong?
I gave the bag to Chen Zheng. My stuff and the car key are in there.
Hello? Who is this?
Chen Zheng, don't touch the stuffs in my bag.
You made a great deal of money from me.
Those stuffs are nothing. Let me keep them.
Shut it, my car key is in there.
The key?
Okay, meet me at Si Mei Qi headquarters in 30 minutes.
Wait! Hello?
What did he say?
Let's go to their company.
I knew it.
It's done.
Isn't it simple?
Yes, simple.
So, who is up first?
Miss Lin, Grizz has agile fingers. This job is best suited for him.
Unity, I like it.
Come on.
I will give it a try.
You will see.
Be careful not to hurt your fingers.
Jin Yuan.
Quick, you are up next.
Where is Chen Zheng? I am here for him.
- Chen Zheng? - The man on the poster.
You mean Mr. Chen? He is at the shooting scene.
- How do I get there? - Turn right up ahead.
Thank you.
Panel judges, hello. I am contestant number one.
I am Miss Li. My name is Li Gou Dan.
As for my performance today,
judging by my outfit,
I am sure you can already tell.
Where did you get these people?
Okay, that's enough.
What was that martial art?
Sir, this is an innovated martial art.
I think the most important element in this new era is innovation.
And innovation means blending.
Become boundless.
Halloween isn't here yet, we will see you then, okay?
Corny old man.
I am number two. I am Little Mangosteen.
I am here to bring you a refreshing performance of Ukulele and singing.
Thank you.
I heard about but never seen from 25 thousands miles.
How do I know if I can do it or else?
Stop.
You are shattering all the glasses here.
Someone please give me ear-plugs,
or an blindfold perhaps?
Next!
Weirdos.
Hello, sir. I am number ten.
The forever lovable by people,
the girl with exploding beauty, Little Fairy.
My performance today is flute.
Okay, that's enough. Stop.
What's the matter?
That thing,
is that an instrument of music or torture?
Real music is beyond the understanding of common folks.
I don't want to understand you. Next.
That was a little mean.
Hello, my fellow judges.
I am number five, Cheng Mei Zi.
Today, my performance will be a dance.
Cheng Mei Zi?
Not bad.
Stop.
Little boots.
Mini skirt.
A midriff.
Miss, you have a nice figure.
Why are you dressing up like a hippie on a electronic music festival?
If I am not mistaken, you have smokey make-up on you.
But you look like you took punch to the face.
I think it looks good on me.
It shows my personality.
Liking it is not important. Liking doesn't make it pretty, okay?
Qian Yi, bring her a mirror.
Nevermind, it's okay.
Actually, you have great features.
Otherwise I would have asked you to come down.
- There, look at yourself. - Hold this for me.
- Know about your weaknesses. - Where are you going? Jin Yuan?
Look at the lady next to you.
Her style is grand and elegant.
Chen Zheng, this is too much.
What if this is your talent show?
That gives you the right to criticize and insult a girl?
Who do you think you are?
There is quite a crowd here today.
Let me reveal to you the truth about Mr. Chen over there.
Mr. Chen Zheng...
had nickname in middle school.
Metal, wood, water, fire and you!
Why? You were as corny as dirt on earth.
So someone like himself...
knows nothing about talent and fashion.
He is absurd and nonsensical.
Miss, we can wear whatever we want and whatever we like.
Don't listen to the nonsense from those insignificant fools.
They even brought a mirror to humiliate you.
Good, an incisive feat.
Where is my stuff?
You remember my nickname even after all these years.
Shut it.
Goodbye!
Come on, stop standing there.
Mr. Chen, about just now,
we can edit the recording and cut it afterwards.
Why would you cut it? Keep it.
This is a headline material.
- But... - Don't be so stiff-minded.
Post it on the internet, okay?
It's either headline or dated news.
Okay, I will get back to my work.
My old classmate,
how should I ever repay you for this?
Don't you have something to tell me?
What do I have to tell you?
Ning Wei Kai bought off all the small manufacturers.
He is waiting to strike.
Chen Zheng found several ways to gather his capital.
He even used the talent show to extend his influence.
So, what have you done on your side?
Grace, your update on the news is impressive.
As for the An Ka Da project,
if you have any new ideas, I hope you can tell me,
unlike the situation we are having.
It seems like I am in the dark on everything.
The An Ka Da project is a very lucrative deal.
But Ai Da is incapable of handling it.
So about this project,
you are going to give up?
But why did you talk to Cheng Feng?
More precisely speaking,
Ai Da is using An Ka Da as a cover.
We want to start our own brand.
So you mean that...
you were using me?
You were using me to hold off Si Mei Qi and Xin Bao Rui?
Is that what you mean?
I was trying to tell you at the right time.
A right time?
If I hadn't asked you out today,
when exactly is the right time?
Grace, calm down.
I don't think this is the attitude a partner should have.
You were using me as your pawn.
In order to get you this project,
I made an arrangement with Cheng Feng and his daughter.
I even invited them for an interview.
I got you all the contacts you needed.
But you are telling me that I am just your cover?
How am I supposed to explain this to my friends and the company?
Do you want me to tell them that...
we were all used by you? Is that what you planned?
I don't want to compromise the secret.
We do need plots on business.
But you need to inform your partner about the plot.
That is the fundamental rule of trust.
If your partner is someone you have no trust in,
then we don't even have the baseline for a partnership.
- Grace. - I dislike any who disrespects me.
So, excuse me.
I have...
lost the appetite. Take you time, I am leaving.
I didn't tell you at first chance, that was my mistake.
Ever since H Magazine became a shareholder of Ai Da,
that company ceased to be yours alone.
Whatever decision and action Ai Da makes,
I have the right and duty to be informed.
If you wish to keep being a lone wolf,
I must reconsider the partnership we are having.
Grace, hiding the truth from you is my mistake.
But I believe we can talk this through in a rational manner.
I believe after all these year in business circle,
there are times when you must resort to shady plots.
This is not betrayal.
This is to realize our goal sooner.
My brother mentioned this in a letter.
He wanted to start a new brand because of your motivation.
So I always thought...
a new brand from Ai Da is what you wanted.
That's why I take the risk to do so.
I let go of my reticence and gaze at you.
I won't hide my admiration for you.
- No. - Why?
Now is the toughest times to start a new brand.
I have contacts and resources. Why won't you let me help you?
You have finally...
went from advertisement dealer and interview reporter...
to the editor in chief you are today.
You can't possibly resign now.
I will handle the works in Wen Da.
But the design team of Wen Da has hopped to Xin Bao Rui.
How do you handle that?
Grace.
Trust me.
And you,
do your job from where you are.
Don't worry about Wen Da.
Every beginning is tough for every new brand.
But I have the confidence.
Have faith in me. I will make it happen.
But you have been helping me.
I really do wish to do something for you if I could.
Will you let me?
In a dress of white.
Listen to me.
With the pen you are holding.
your gentle is still lasting.
The most familiar night-view...
brings another thought into my mind.
Flip through the pages that will never feel too old...
in our memories.
The shrimp is so tasty. There is a whole shrimp in here.
Why are you staring at me?
You were amazing today.
Of course.
Helping those who are in need is my motto.
But you were so mean to him just now.
I am starting to feel pity for Chen Zheng.
Get lost.
You didn't hold back when you sold him the bag earlier.
You are a gentleman on the outside,
but you are full of vile tricks.
I got the influence from you.
Come over here.
- What's wrong? - Come closer.
What?
You said I gave you the influence.
I am giving you something else.
You look dashing.
Mei Zi, you went viral.
I was booking for appointment on the So Young App.
You were on the headline.
The video from the talent show sponsored by So Young...
is all over the place..
Liking it is not important. Liking doesn't make it pretty, okay?
Qian Yi, bring her a mirror.
Nevermind, it's okay.
Actually, you have great features.
Otherwise I would have asked you to come down.
Whatever it is, you did what you always wanted.
I don't even have the courage.
Mei Zi.
Come down here.
I ma hanging up. My father is looking for me.
Father, what's the matter?
What's going on with this video?
I am...
- It was... - Tell me!
My dream is to be a model, no one can stop me!
Not even you!
Your dream?
Your dream is to get yourself humiliated?
I know you think I embarrassed you.
But a little setback means nothing to me.
- I don't care about it. - You don't, but I do!
I didn't raised you for the past 20 years to have you humiliated!
- Father! - The career of a model...
is not as easy as you think.
Why won't you listen to me?
Well, you got yourself shamed. Are you happy now?
I am warning you.
This matter is over.
There won't be a next time.