" Our Glamorous Time "
Episode 12
You are looking for me?
How's the party? Good?
Not bad but you weren't there.
When did you apply for the transfer order to return to the head office?
The transfer is approved so soon.
That's right. I've applied for a transfer order before this.
At first, I thought I'll get the approval after the completion of...
the follow-up work for Ming Sheng's project.
I never thought that I'll get approved so fast.
Then...
When can I hand over my work?
Let me tell you clearly.
I won't agree to let you leave Ai Da.
Why?
I don't think Ai Da needs me.
Why would you have that misconception?
Am I wrong?
You've already planned everything beforehand.
But you...
have never consider to discuss anything with me in advance.
This isn't about you.
I don't have to habit to discuss with anybody...
about things that I've decided to do.
Then why am I here?
Now, I feel like I'm just...
a decoration.
If that's how it's going to be,
then Ai Da just needs you.
It doesn't need me.
I need you.
You are my confidante.
What do you need me for?
You transferred me to Ai Da without any warning.
You tell me that I'm Ai Da's confidante...
only when I reached here.
As a confidante, I feel bewildered and dejected.
I know nothing.
It's different with our brother.
When we were in Wen Da,
he'll discuss everything with me, major and minor alike.
We set a direction together, made plans together.
From him, I can feel without doubt that...
he truly trusted me.
Truthfully,
I want to treat the people around me like how my brother treated his.
But what did my brother get?
His death is a mystery.
And the corporation almost went down together with it.
If you are in my shoes,
will you do the same?
I hope that you can understand.
I just came back to Linhai city.
Facing a situation like this,
it's impossible for me to trust anybody.
But...
you...
are the first person that I trust.
Just like what you said.
The way I work comes from the army.
When a superior gave an order, no explanation is needed.
If my working style makes you uncomfortable,
I apologise.
That's not what I mean.
Anyway, stay.
I need you.
Just like I need Lin Qian to attack from the front,
at the same time, I need you...
to help me deal with the aftermath at the back.
Then the only thing I want to confirm now is,
you won't ask me to send some massage chairs...
as a way of dealing with the aftermath, right?
Why is there a charity donation budget placed in the project budget?
Don't you know that a charity budget have to go through the board?
What kind of bad report is this?
Xin Bao Rui is competing for An Ka Da's uniform order now.
This is the PR fee for the early stage of the project.
Alright. Even if this is an expense for the project,
you should report it too.
Chairman Zhu.
The amount of money is not a lot.
And it's within the range that can be handled by CEO.
Do you need to make a fuss out of it?
You single-handedly lead the Ming Sheng Corporation's project.
You've wasted a lot of our company's money.
In the end, you didn't get that project, right?
You need to know where you stand.
If you aren't capable enough to take up the position of CEO,
it's better if you resign now.
This position is given to me by the Board.
If they think that I'm not capable,
they can relieve me from my position.
Otherwise,
I hope that other people...
won't make thoughtless remarks here.
Let me tell you.
Xin Bao Rui belongs to Zhu.
No matter what's the loss,
Zhu family is the one who have to bear it.
Do you think you can just get away with it...
after you've done something wrong?
Fine. Just like what you said,
we have to know where we stand.
As a CEO,
I'll bear the responsibility for that project.
You are going to pay for all the loss we suffered...
from Ming Sheng Corporation's project?
Do it.
Now.
Then do you know the reason of our failure...
in securing Ming Sheng's project?
What do you mean?
If you didn't oppose strongly when I want to hire Lin Qian as our designer,
it'll be impossible for Li Zhi Cheng's Ai Da to win.
In the end, the one saved the day...
is Lin Qian.
If Lin Qian is working for our company since the start,
we wouldn't lose this Ming Sheng's...
project to Ai Da.
- I... - So, from now on,
it's better for you to concentrate in your own work.
You...
I'm sorry.
Something happened in the house.
Both of you please wait.
Thank you, auntie. It's alright, we will wait for Director Cheng.
Professor Chen told me that...
you've applied to quite school.
Is that true?
I...
I don't want to study business.
I don't want to study in Lin University too.
Mei Zi.
You've always been obedient.
No matter what you do,
you'll discuss with me first.
But why didn't you discuss this...
with me this time?
I wanted to discuss with you.
But every time, you wouldn't listen.
What do you mean by I wouldn't listen?
You just want to study arts abroad, right?
I want to ask you.
What future do you have if you study arts?
I had a group of friends studying arts when I was studying abroad.
Do you know what life they have?
They live in decadence every day.
And they are very arrogant.
You are a lady. If you become like that,
what future would you have?
Father.
I really don't like business.
Especially calculus.
I have a headache whenever I see it.
I really don't like it.
What do you mean that you don't like it?
How many people in this world...
have jobs that are to their liking?
Alright. You said that...
you like arts. Fine! You can do it as your hobby.
But let me tell you.
You have to finish your business study.
When I first took the CPA test,
I'm the first one to pass.
You are my daughter.
You have my legacy.
So you have to study business.
Father, I'm so disappointed in you.
Mei Zi!
Mei Zi.
Mei Zi!
Director Cheng.
Grace.
- I'm sorry that you have to see that. - It's nothing.
Usually, my daughter is very obedient.
But recently, I don't know why...
she's so rebellious.
She's doing quite well in Lin University.
But suddenly she said that she wants to study arts abroad.
She has grown up.
It's normal for her to have her own thinking.
You are right. Have a sit.
Ever since Wei Kai takes up the CEO position,
his achievement is seen by all.
He surpassed Wen Da and managed to secure the order with You A.
Xin Bao Rui market share...
became number one in Linhai city.
Of course.
The bigger the company is, the more manpower it needs.
The important topic that we want to discuss today is...
to let Han Chong...
become the new executive director of Xin Bao Rui.
You've spent so much company money on Ming Sheng Corporation's project.
You've wasted our money and effort.
In the end, you lost the project just like that.
Looks like it's quite easy to be a CEO.
If you really cannot accept that...
we've lost this Ming Sheng Corporation's project,
then fine.
Today, I'm going to ask everybody here.
Do you want to relieve me from my CEO position?
What are you doing?
The failure in securing Ming Sheng's project is not on you alone.
To pass the buck...
has never been Xin Bao Rui's style.
Thank you, Han Qing.
But today,
I feel like I should make things clear.
If you doubt my capability...
or have doubts in me,
you can say it out today.
He came out from Wen Da...
because he knew that Wen Da is failing.
Now, Li Zhi Cheng is back.
Wen Da is going to rise again.
How can we be sure that...
you didn't lose to Ai Da on purpose?
Nonsense!
President. I can guarantee that...
Xin Bao Rui won't lose to Ai Da again.
I'll definitely do my best...
for An Ka Da's uniform order this time.
Our design must be new and original this time.
For example, we can change the skirt of the stewardess...
into short pants.
If we do that, it'll be sexy without the risk of accidental exposure.
How about we focus on the fabric itself?
We can make some new anti-dirty materials.
Your suggestions are unreliable.
Uniforms have evolved for many years.
Somebody else has already tried it.
After such a long discussion,
finally, you have a point.
The three companies that joined the...
designers' salon competition are interested in...
competing for An Ka Da's uniform project.
So, we need to make a statement with our design...
so that we can attract An Ka Da.
Everybody, remember I told you before that...
if you have any good idea and I used it,
You'll be given a RMB 50,000 as a bonus.
I wasn't kidding.
But with your boring ideas,
do you think you can get the reward?
Start the slides.
Let's delve into An Ka Da.
It's like this.
I've made an initiative to arrange an interview...
with you for our magazine.
Are you interested?
You...
You are really understanding.
An Ka Da just came into China.
We really high-end magazine like you...
to promote us.
At first, I was worried that...
An Ka Da might not be fashionable enough...
for you.
And you'll reject us.
How is that possible. You are too humble.
Uniform is an integral part of fashion.
And when we talk about uniform, flight attendant's uniform is a must.
We will be honoured...
if you are willing to accept this interview.
Cooperating with smart people like you...
is really relaxing and fun.
You are too kind.
The main focus of our interview will be about your job and your family.
So that we can have an all-round systematic interview.
I'm not sure if your family is willing to cooperate with us.
We can talk as much as we want about my job.
But if you want to talk about family...
Well, you saw it just now.
You can use this chance to let her experience this life.
No.
Just thought of her as an actress.
Besides that, maybe you can use this chance to mend the bonds...
between you and your daughter.
You can consider it.
Grace.
You are really smart.
Alright. Let's do it then.
I'll owe you one.
There is no debt between friends.
Maybe I'll need your help someday.
No problem. You can just come to me.
That's great. Cindy, quickly arrange a slot for him.
Alright.
An Ka Da is a five-star...
high-end international airline...
with very good reputation.
They provide 150 routes in China alone.
Isn't this the airline that has the highest number of pretty stewardess?
What did you say?
I didn't say anything.
No, I think you are quite right.
Qian Yi, go and stand near the slide.
Quickly.
Everybody, what do you think?
A beauty.
Her clothes today are very fashionable.
The blouse has the very popular ruffles element.
And she's wearing a feminine fishtail form-fitting skirt.
Get straight to the point. Qian Yi, walk again.
An Ka Da...
is an airline with the highest number of beautiful people.
So this time,
We'll admire it's beauty.
Yes. We can organise a uniform beauty contest.
What kind of platform...
has a lot of beautiful ladies?
I've heard about...
an app called So Young.
It's about beauty enhancement though technology.
You'll be in charge of this.
Then this time, we'll cooperate with So Young app...
to organise a beauty contest.
We'll make a name for us and An Ka Da...
within the beauties' circle.
Everybody knows that...
An Ka Da is new to the China's market.
Recently, the head office...
planned to upgrade the uniforms of all the flight attendant...
in the airline.
I've specially asked the head office...
to let me take over this task.
I wish to have those uniforms designed and made in China.
I wish to cooperate with...
the outstanding designers and corporations in Linhai city.
I want to show China's philosophy and creativity...
to the world.
The 'Goddess in the Sky' uniform beauty contest...
co-organised by So Young app and Si Mei Qi...
is in the midst of preparations.
The organisers said that they will use the past, the now and the future...
to exhibit the changes of the uniform design through the year.
Director Chen is really clever.
Now, we are one step ahead of others.
What do they mean by key moment?
It means the key to lead.
You have to be careful with this project.
You'll be rewarded.
Thank you, Director Chen.
Looks like Si Mei Qi is determined to...
win over this An Ka Da's project.
40,000 uniforms...
with a price of RMB 5,000 per set.
It's worth it for us to...
compete for this RMB 2 million project.
You want to compete for An Ka Da's project?
Can't I?
This project is really tempting.
But now, all of Ai Da's...
funds and manpower have gone to the Ming Sheng Corporation's project.
We don't have the capability to accept this order.
If Ai Da can secure An Ka Da's project,
both manpower and funds won't be our problem.
It's too risky.
Now, Ai Da needs to put all it's effort...
to complete Ming Sheng Corporation's order.
We can't take the risk.
Our every step needs to be steady and sure.
Yes. This An Ka Da's project is a very huge one.
Any capable company will be greedy for it.
Look, Si Mei Qi has already make their move.
I believe that Xin Bao Rui won't be far behind.
If Ai Da want's to participate in this,
we'll have to compete with these two companies.
But the Ai Da now...
is without funds or talent.
How are we going to compete?
What if somebody is willing to invest in Ai Da?
You hope that H Corporation can invest in Ai Da?
Yes.
Although Ai Da just secure the Ming Sheng's project,
we don't have enough funds to participate in other projects.
If you need money,
I can lend it to you personally.
As for the project,
I think it's better to use our connections as friends...
to introduce you to An Ka Da.
I think it's the most suitable option.
What do you mean by shaking your head?
Truthfully, the reason I help you...
is because of your brother.
If my brother is still here,
he will oppose to let you help me through this way.
But there's no need for us to complicate things.
But this is the only way...
for our relationship to last.
You can set the conditions for our cooperation.
I'll try my best to fulfil them.
From what I know about H Corporation,
they won't be interested in Ai Da.
Because the output value is too low.
I'm sorry. I hope that you are not too hurt by this.
Then I have to use other means to raise the funds.
Can you don't force me?
Grace.
This is my only request.
I believe my brother also hopes...
that Ai Da can be our common cause.
Director Ning.
Xin Bao Rui's financial statements for this season have been approved.
Sorry for troubling you.
By the way, everybody is talking about...
this million-dollar An Ka Da's project.
That's why everybody is so excited this morning.
Director Cheng said that this offer is for the entire Linhai city.
But actually it's just a pretext.
In the end, he'll choose one to cooperate with...
among the three of us.
I never thought that...
we have the chance to meet face-to-face...
with our rivals so soon.
Can their funds and capabilities...
rival ours?
Si Mei Qi's 'Goddess in the Sky' event...
has already started with their preselection.
Corporate propaganda and planning...
are Chen Zheng's strong points.
Looks like this time,
they want to seize the opportunity.
You are so calm and collected.
Is it because you already have a plan in mind?
Chen Zheng is very pompous,
but he's careless.
With An Ka Da's requirements,
and with Si Mei Qi's weak production line,
they need to sub out their work to many other companies...
in order to complete it on time.
If I can cut them off since the start,
then he'll be trapped.
In the end,
Ai Da is still the most threatening one.
But until now, Ai Da hasn't make any move.
And recently, Grace is very close to Li Zhi Cheng.
Grace is their dark horse.
Grace.
This is my only request.
I believe my brother also hopes...
that Ai Da can be our common cause.
Hello, where are you?
I've thought about your proposition...
with extreme care after you went back.
If you are successful,
it will be a win-win situation.
Therefore, I agree to your proposition.
But before we cooperate,
I'll make this clear.
Friend is friend and business is business.
Once we have agreed to this partnership,
I'll treat you like business partner.
Of course.
I believe that we can work well together.
Welcome Ai Da. You are now a part of H Corporation.
Let's work well together.
These are all the airline uniform designs for...
the past two decades that I've collected.
Take a look.
Almost 20 years.
Designing a uniform...
can be easy.
But it can be hard too.
Because it's more restrictive.
Uniform...
represents standards and rules.
It's very oppressive and restrictive.
But at the same time, it represents a corporation's image.
How can we make a new design with it's limited style?
At the same time, we have to maintain it's quality and functionality.
This is the problem that we face now.
There's nothing new.
Mei Zi.
Are you ready? The car is here.
I'll be ready soon.
Alright, quickly.
Thank you for coming to this interview despite having a busy schedule.
With your interview. Our magazine will sell.
Don't be so sure.
I'm a very serious and boring talker.
H magazine...
targets young readers. I'm not sure whether or not...
they can accept an old business man like me.
I truly feel that...
the sharing session just now is very interesting.
Through this interview, I can understand you better.
You are low-key, rich and with great culture.
- That's right. - You are Mr. Perfect.
- Sweet talker. - This is Mei Zi, right?
Hello, Sister Grace.
Welcome to H magazine.
Be more confident during the photo-shoot later.
Although it's very restrictive,
But I feel that we can still find breakthroughs...
in some of the humanised details.
These two for example.
They have similar colour palette and style.
But the one below is made with cashmere.
So it looks more textured and heavy.
This one on the top is made with silk.
It's more vibrant and glossy.
It looks fresh.
Therefore, uniforms will have different visual effects...
when different of fabrics are used.
This is the issue that I want to talk to you about.
They are just different in thickness, right?
Take a look.
What's the difference between these three bow ties?
I'm sorry, I'm just a baby.
I don't know.
I'm going to tell you. Make sure to remember it.
This is plain satin.
It has softer texture. Feel it.
This is elastic satin.
It contains five percent of spandex.
It has more elasticity compared to plain satin when you pinch it.
Let me try.
This is Habotai silk.
It's not as good compared to the first two.
The colour is less vibrant too.
There's not much different.
Normal people won't notice the details.
Yes.
For normal people, uniform is just a passing by object.
They'll just glance through it.
But for those flight attendants who work long hours at high altitudes,
their uniform is their closest companion.
So, when we choose a fabric,
the texture, the feel and the comfort level...
are very important. We need to choose the best for them.
You are so considerate.
Looks like we are going to win this round.
Is it better between you and Mei Zi?
Yes. Thanks to you.
Great.
Director Cheng, suddenly I thought about something.
Although An Ka Da's uniform project is opened to public,
but if it's not too troublesome, can you suggest Ai Da to them?
That day, I'm sorry that...
I've used your network...
to announce the An Ka Da's project to the public.
I don't have other options.
This company is not mine alone.
The company has decided to open the project to public.
We are going to compare products, quality and creativity.
I know you have your own principle.
But your word wields so much power inside the company.
So, you just need to compliment Ai Da.
I believe it'll lead to better results.
Don't worry Grace.
You have my word.
Alright. I'm really thankful...
for your support.
- You are here, Director Cheng. - We meet again, Director Li.
Welcome.
Grace has been...
complimenting you a lot to me.
Well done, lad.
It's better if I just show you their capability.
We can't disappoint you then.
- After you. - Let's go.
Director Li just took over Ai Da. But in such a short while,
Ai Da is in perfect order because of you.
You are young but capable.
Director Cheng, you are too kind.
I've read through the Ming Sheng's project.
For me, I really admire...
corporation that are very serious in their work.
But for this project,
It's a large order and you have limited time.
From the perspective of the company,
I hope to cooperate with...
company that has solid funds...
and experience.
Rest assured.
Ai Da is the subsidiary company of Wen Da.
In Linhai city, I think there is no company more qualified than Wen Da.
Don't worry about the funds too.
H Corporation...
has invested in Ai Da.
No wonder Grace...
keeps on recommending Ai Da.
So this is personal.
This is not something personal.
H Corporation has made their own evaluation.
And we invested in them because we can...
see their potential.
Since you are supported by H Corporation,
then I have no other complaints.
Personally,
I hope that I can cooperate with you.
I'll strongly recommend you to my company.
But,
But your design needs to be convincing.
It needs to have it's merit.
So that we can cooperate better, right?
Don't worry, Director Cheng.
Our design will be great.
Later, I'll introduce our chief designer to you.
Alright. Since you are so sincere,
let me show you my appreciation.
This is the contract that has been drafted by our company.
Among the three companies,
you are the first one to see it.
Director Ning, you know the situation in our factory.
We have limited scale.
If we accept this order,
we have to stop all of our other orders.
It'll be difficult for a small factory like ours.
Don't worry about the funds.
I'll pay you handsomely. Not a cent less.
Besides that, I'll compensate you.
An Ka Da's project...
is very important for us.
We have to do our best to complete their orders.
Director Ning, we have...
our own difficulties.
We don't have the capabilities to take on this project.
Mr. Chen.
This is a good opportunity for you.
But why does it sound like I'm forcing you?
Maybe all you can see is the possible lost.
But think carefully.
What's the price you have to pay...
if you reject Xin Bao Rui in this Linhai city.
Director Ning.
But the requirements for this airline uniform order are too high.
We don't have the confidence to do it.
Zero confidence is one thing.
Willingness is another thing.
Did Ai Da and Si Mei Qi...
contact you?
One of them will come in the afternoon.
And the other will come at night.
Alright then.
I'll send you the contract by this afternoon.
Think carefully about who...
you are going to cooperate with.
Director Chen, this way please.
Did I scare you?
No.
Hello, Director Chen.
Sorry for interrupting your work.
- No. - No.
These are An Ka Da's current uniform.
Where did you get it?
I've made it according to the pictures...
on the internet.
I want to understand...
the style of the previous designer.
I want to see which design can be reused...
and which design can be improved.
You've reconstructed it to perfection. Even I can't tell the difference.
No.
You can do something like this...
just based on pictures?
We have tried a lot of fabrics and types of stitching.
This version is more similar to the original.
Did you gain anything from it then?
I know that An Ka Da had this advertising slogan.
'To give you a flying experience of a king'.
But the current uniform...
looks a bit too luxurious.
High-end consumers in China...
prefer low-keyed luxury.
So, this kind of...
overly luxurious uniform...
will affect An Ka Da's makings.
Then what idea do you have?
Simple.
Keep it simple.
Very good.
I was just thinking that...
An Ka Da needs to change it's image...
since we are involved in the China's market now.
Your thinking...
is exactly the same as our company's.
And you've done your homework.
Very good.
There are no poor soldiers under a good general, right?
After the first time we met in the salon,
we've been making our preparation.
Alright. Although I haven't seen your design draft,
I can feel that...
the uniform for the flight attendant this time...
is going to be a classic one.
Thank you for your encouragement, Director Cheng.
Keep it up.
Come.
Keep it up.
Come, Director Cheng, this way please.
I'll show you the printing room.
Oh my goodness.
This old man didn't criticise me at all.
That old man is really kind to us today.
He must have been touched by our sincerity.
Let's not care about that. We just need to do our job diligently.
That's right. We'll leave the rest to Director Li and the others.
Chairman Zhu.
Why are you here?
I'm just sending the Board's new resolution report.
As the new vice president of course.
Do you have any orders for me today?
Actually, I have none.
But, the president has some instructions for you.
Hello.
Hello, president.
Wei Kai.
I have something to discuss with you.
Do tell, president.
Han Chong wants to make a name for himself.
But he's too impatient.
He's not as composed as you are.
I hope that you can train him well...
in this matter.
I want both of you to work together to secure this project.
President, you are welcome.
Don't worry. This time, I'll do my best.
Alright. That's it.
Did you hear that?
From now on, no matter it's something major or minor,
you have to report to me.
And I have the last call in every decision.
Now, Li Zhi Cheng and Grace...
are always in contact with each other.
Besides that,
Grace has been in contact with Cheng Feng these few days.
This Grace is really helpful.
She'll stop at nothing.
Continue to spy on Li Zhi Cheng.
Understood.
I always said that...
Chen Zheng is very careless.
But now,
our Chairman Zhu has started to play with fire.
It's the factory that I've scouted.
Looks like somebody is in trouble now.
Hello, Director Chen.
You are so busy. When did you have the time to contact me?
Director Ning is quite busy too.
There are only a few factories in this city.
I think you've gone through all of them.
You are busy with your beauty contest.
When do you have the time to care for me?
Ning Wei Kai.
So you've forgotten about the bitter past, right?
In such a short time,
I've now become your target.
Director Chen, what are you talking about?
Why would I go against Si Mei Qi?
Moreover,
the enemy to my enemy is my friend, right?
Great minds think alike then.
Remember.
It's easy to tame a cat.
But when it has grown into a lion,
it'll be hard to take it down.
Your metaphor is very interesting.
Ai Da has to go.
And you, Xin Bao Rui has to go too.
Hello, brother.
Why are you still working at this time?
I can't help it.
I'm a workaholic.
Let me ask you.
Did you run out of money to pay for the rent again?
What a joke?
I just got my bonus for Ming Sheng's project.
I don't need money.
No need to act tough in front of me.
I've let you suffered for a while...
so that you'll know the difficulties of life and come to your senses.
I have seen financial disclosure of Ai Da.
It's a spent force.
One project...
won't be able to bring it back to life.
Who said that we just have one project from Ming Sheng Corporation?
Do you know about An Ka Da's airline?
Their company is going to upgrade all of their uniform.
Ai Da is discussing this project with them now.
If this project is successful,
we'll have an income of two millions.
Everybody knows that An Ka Da...
has gone into the China's market.
But it's a very big order.
Are you sure Ai Da can do it?
What do you mean by Ai Da can't do it?
It's better if you listen to me...
when it comes to business.
Don't think that you are the only one with business mind.
I have it and my boss has it too.
Do you mean Li Zhi Cheng?
Our boss, Li Zhi Cheng...
has never lost in the business world.
Lin Qian.
Why are you still here?
Help me.
Director Li, I'll bring you the design draft...
that you want immediately.
Brother, I still have work to do.
Director Li is still waiting for me.
This Director Li has you working for him in this time of the day?
This is against the labour law.
I want to meet him.
Why do you want to meet him? I do it voluntarily.
I like to work overtime. I'm China's best worker.
Because of what you say today,
I'll make sure I can secure this project.