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Our Glamorous Time
Episode 12
Knock.
You want me?
What's up? The party went out pretty good?
It's quite nice, only you were not there.
When did you apply to be back to the head office?
I didn't expect it to be so quick.
Yes, I applied to go back to head office ealier.
I thought that's going be after Mingsheng project.
I didn't expect it to be so quick.
Then...when should I prepare for the transition work?
I will tell you this, I would not approve you leaving Aida.
Why?
I think Aida doesn't need me.
Since when you start to have that illusion?
Isn't that true?
You have already thought everything through.
But me, I m not part of the group that you discuss with.
This is not about you.
I m not used to discuss with anyone when I m determined.
Then what's my use here?
I feel like I m this.
A furnishing. If you insist on keeping that tradition.
Then Aida only needs you, I m irrelevant.
I need you, you are my trusted fellower.
What do you need me for?
You didn't even tell me that you are going to transfer me to Aida.
When I got here, you tell me I m your trusted follower?
I feel like being your trusted follower is very puzzled, and also depressed.
I know nothing.
What would your brother do?
When we were at Wenda, he would discuss with me no matter the problem is big or small.
We would work on the plan and decide how we gonna do together.
I can feel he trusted me very clearly.
Actually, I want to treat my people like my brother.
But what happened to my brother?
He died for reasons still unknown.
And the whole company almost died with him.
If you stand in my position, would you do that?
I hope you can understand.
I only got back here.
And facing a situation like this.
I could not trust anyone.
But, you are the first person I trusted.
Like what you just said.
I do things very military style.
The superior give orders to the inferior.
If you don't like my style.
I m sorry.
I didn't mean that.
Yanzhi, stay.
I need you.
Like I need Lin Qian to work on the frontier.
I also need you to plan things in the rear.
Then I only need to confirm this.
When you said plan things in the rear, you didn't mean things like giving out massage chairs.
Why is this charity work budget was in the project budget?
Didn't you know that the charity money needs to be approved by the board?
What crappy work you did.
Our Xinbaorui is working on this deal with Ankada.
This is like a pr cost to start this deal.
Okay, even if it's project cost.
Why didn't you apply for this?
Boss Zhu, this amount of money is not that big.
I have the permission to spend that kind of money.
Do you need to make a big deal out of this?
Mingsheng project.
You worked solo and how much money you wasted?
And the result? The project didn't work out, right?
You are in this position and you need to do the work, if you can't.
Then quit, while you can.
My position as a CEO was assigned by the board.
If the board think I m not doing my work right, then can fire me.
But if not.
Please don't tell me how to do my job.
Let me tell you, Xinbaorui belongs to Zhu family.
The mistake you made, our family need to take the lost.
If you did something wrong you can just leave, how is that reasonable?
Okay, just like you said.
I need to fulfill my responsibility.
As a CEO, I will take responsibility for my project.
How much money did we lose for Mingsheng project?
Are you going to pay for that?
Come, pay for it.
Then did you know why we would lose this project?
What do you mean?
If it weren't because of your strong objection on hiring Lin Qian.
Li Zhicheng has no chance to win.
The designer who helped them win the case, is Lin Qian.
If Lin Qian were in our company.
This project would never be Aida's.
So from now on, just mind your own business.
You.
I m sorry.
We had a bit of situation, please wait here.
Thank you, We can wait for boss Chen.
I heard professor Chen said you want to quit school?
Is that true?
I...
I don't want to study in business major, and I don't want to study in university of Lin.
You are always dad's good girl.
You would discuss with me before you made your decisions.
Why don't you discuss with me before you did this?
I always wanted to discuss with you.
But everytime you refuse to listen to me.
When did I do that?
You want to go study abroad and study art.
I only want to ask you, what are you going to do with an art degree?
I used to study abroad and I have so many friends who studied art.
You know what kind of life they are living?
You're being relentless, self-depraved, and self-glorified all day.
If you as a girl become like that, what future would you have?
Dad. I really do not like business.
Especially calculus. It's such a pain in the ass.
I don't like it, don't like it, don't like it!
What do you mean you don't like it?
In the world, how many people do what they like?
Alright, you say you like art. You can play with it as a hobby.
But, let me tell you. Business is something you must learn.
When I took the CPA, I passed it quickly.
You are my successful daughter.
You have my DNA. You have to major in business.
Dad. You disappointed me too much.
Mei Zi!
Mei Zi! Mei Zi!
Mei Zi!
Manager Cheng.
Grace.
Sorry to embarrass ourselves in front of you.
My daughter had always been obedient.
I don't know what happened lately. She has become so rebelious.
She's been studying at the University of Linhai. But she insisted on studying art abroad.
When kids grow, they begin to have their own opinions. It's very normal.
Right, right. Sit, sit.
Ever since Weikai became the president, everyone has seen his achievements.
He did something extraordinary by getting the You'a order from Wenda Group.
Now New Baorui has the No.1 market share in Linhai City.
Of course, the bigger the company, the more manpower we need.
Today, the important thing we have to talk about is
Hanchong will become New Baorui's executive president.
Mingsheng project has cost our company so much money.
Such a waste of time and manpower.
In the end, your only explanation is "We lost the order.".
Seems like your president role is not that hard to handle.
If you can't get it over
our failure on the Mingsheng project,
well, let me ask everyone here.
Would you rather remove me from the president's role?
What are you doing? You're not the only one to blame for losing the Mingsheng project.
Afraid to take responsibility has never been New Baorui's spirit.
Hanjing, thank you.
However, I feel like I need to make it clear today.
If you guys question my ability,
you can spit it out today.
He left Wenda because he thought Wenda was a sinking ship.
Now Li Zhicheng's back.
And Wenda is about to get back to life soon.
How do we know if you lose the order to Aida on purpose?
Nonsense!
Chairman, I can promise you.
New Baorui will never be defeated by Aida again
I will do my best to get Ankada's uniform order.
We have to have a refreshing design this time.
For example, we can change the stewardess' dresses into short pants.
It's safe and sexy.
Or we can think about the fabric and focus on dustproof material.
These don't make sense.
Uniforms have been reformed for all these years. Everything was tried.
Well, somebody finally hit the nail on the head.
During the designer competition last time,
all three companies had the intention to compete for Ankada's project.
So we have to make it exciting to get Ankada's attention.
Fellas, I've said it before,
whoever has the best idea will be awarded
50,000 RMB once the idea is taken. I'm being serious.
But can you really get the 50,000 RMB bonus given the bad ideas you've come up with so far?
Roll the powerpoint. Let's study Ankada.
Well, I decided to arrange an interview for you
in our magazine. I don't know if you're interested or not.
You know me too well!
Ankada just entered the Chinese market. We need
high-end magazines like yours to promote us more than anything.
I was worried that you would think Ankada was
not fashionable enough and reject us.
How is that possible? You're too humble.
Uniforms have always been a big part in fashion. And flight attendant uniform is so important.
Interviewing you will be our biggest honor.
It feels so nice to deal with smart people like you.
You're being so nice.
Our interview will focus on your work and family life.
We want an all-around interview on you.
I'm not sure if your family can be interviewed by us as well.
If you want to talk about my business, no problem. But if it's about my family,
you've seen it.
Well, this is a good opportunity for her to experience it.
Well, there's no need.
It can be a trial for her.
Maybe you can take the chance to improve your relationship with your daughter.
Can you at least think about it?
Grace.
You're so smart.
OK. No problem.
I owe you a big one.
Don't say such things between friends.
Maybe in future, I'll need your help as well.
No problem. Just let me know.
Awesome. Cindy, schedule a time.
OK.
Ankada is a five-star high-end international airline company. They have very good reputation.
They've had 150 airlines in China.
Isn't it the airline company who has the most beautiful stewardess?
What did you say?
Nothing.
No. You've made a good point.
Qianyi, can you walk to the powerpoint? Hurry.
Fellas, thoughts?
Beauty.
The beauty is wearing a stylish outfit.
It combines the popular scallop elements
with the very feminine fishtail skirt.
Go to the point. Qianyi, walk again.
Ankada is the company who has the most beautiful stewardess.
So we will have a beauty competition.
Good. We can have a uniform beauty contest.
Is there any platform where they are many beautiful women?
I've heard about this Xinyang app.
Oh, it's about technology and beauty search. You go work on it.
So we will partner with Xinyang app
and hold a beauty contest. We will make our project with Ankada
well-known among the beautiful women.
People all know that Ankada just entered the Chinese market.
Lately, we have a plan to upgrade
all uniforms in our airlines.
I specifically got the opportunity to take bids in China.
I want the uniform to be designed and made in China.
I want to work with good designers in Linhai City.
I hope we can show the world
ideas and designs in China.
The "Goddess in the Cloud" uniform beauty contest held by Xinyang app and Simeiqi
is in the preparation stage. The sponsor said they would
showcase the changes over the years of uniform design by three segments: past, present, and future.
Manager Chen is so wise. Now we are one step ahead.
The so-called opportunity means taking chances early on.
You should also keep an eye on this project. There will be bonus.
Manager Chen, thank you.
Looks like Simeiqi aims to get the Ankada project.
40,000 sets of uniform, 5000 RMB each.
The 200 million order is worth to compete for.
You want to bid on Ankada?
Why not?
The project is inviting indeed.
But Aida Group's money and manpower are all on the Mingsheng deal.
We don't have the capacity to take this order.
If Aida can take Ankada's order,
manpower and money won't be a problem.
It's too risky. Aida has to focus 100% on Mingsheng Group's order.
We can't take too much risk.
We have to take every step very carefully.
Yes, the Ankada project is big indeed.
Any competent company will want to take it. Simeiqi has already made a move.
I believe New Baorui will make a move soon.
If Aida join the competition,
it'll be against these two companies.
But currently, Aida doesn't have enough money and talent.
How can we compete?
What if someone invests in Aida?
You want H Group to invest in Aida?
Yes. Although we just got the Mingsheng deal,
we don't have enough money to take on other projects yet.
If you need more money, I can loan you some personally.
As for the project, I think we better remain friend.
I will introduce you to Ankada. That'll be the best option.
Why are you shaking your head?
I'm helping you because of your brother.
If my brother is still alive,
he will be against you helping me in this way.
But we don't have to overcomplicate things.
But this is the only way to maintain a long-term relationship.
You can come up with the terms. I'll do my best to fulfill them.
As far as I'm concerned, the H Group won't be interested in Aida.
Because your production value is too low.
Sorry. Hopefully you're not crushed by my comment.
Then I have to raise money through other channels.
Can you not force me?
Grace. This is all I'm asking for.
I believe my brother also want Aida to become our mutual venture.
Manager Ning, this is the newly approved New Baorui's financial statement.
Sorry to have you spend time on it.
Well, about the Ankada project,
many people are talking about the big deal.
So everybody's anxious this morning.
Although Manager Cheng said the project is open to every company in Linhai, it's just a figure of speech.
At the end of the day, he will only choose one among us three.
I didn't expect to encounter our old enemies again so soon.
How can the other two companies compete with us given our money and power?
Simeiqi has started the first round of their "Goddess in the Cloud" event.
Chen Zheng is good at marketing and event planning.
Looks like they want to be one step ahead.
You seem very calm.
Have you already got a plan?
Chen Zheng is very active.
But he's not detail-oriented enough.
Given Ankada's bidding requirements,
Simeiqi's weak production line
will have to include many second-tier suppliers to finish the production.
If I cut off his supply,
he will get into a bad situation.
So at the end of the day, our real enemy is Aida.
But Aida hasn't made a move yet.
Besides, Grace has been very close to Li Zhicheng.
Grace is the most important person behind the scenes.
Grace. This is all I'm asking for.
I believe my brother also wants Aida to be our mutual venture.
Hello, where are you?
I've given lots of thoughts on your proposal.
If done well, we will achieve a win-win situation indeed.
So I agree with your proposal.
But before the cooperation, I have to be clear.
Friends are friends. Business is business.
Once we are business partners,
I'll treat you as a co-founder.
Of course. I believe our cooperation will be very smooth.
Power of Attorney (Signature)
Aida is now part of the H Group. Welcome.
- Hope we have a good cooperation. - Hope we have a good cooperation.
This is every airline uniform samples over the past 20 years I collected.
Take a look.
Over the past 20 years?
Well, uniform design can be simple
and hard.
Because it can be very limited.
Uniform represents rules and orders.
It's very restricting and suffocating.
In the meantime, it's represent's the company's image.
Given the limited styles, how can we design something refreshing,
and maintain the good quality and functionality?
That's the problem we are facing now.
These are all the same.
"Goddess in the Cloud" sign-up form.
Meizi.
Ready? The car is here.
I'll be ready soon.
OK. Hurry.
Thanks a lot for taking your time to be interviewed by us.
With your exclusive interview, our magazine sales won't be a problem.
Well, that might not be the case.
I'm not an eloquent or vivid speaker.
Most readers of the H Magazine
are young people. I'm not sure if they can
accept an old businessman like me.
I really think what you shared was very moving.
Through this interview, I've had a deeper understanding of you. You're low-key, classy, and of depth.
Such a god!
Are you Meizi?
Sister Grace, hello.
Welcome to H Magazine.
Make sure to have more confidence during the shoot.
Although it's very limited,
I think we can still find a breakthrough
in some small details.
For examples, these two. Their styles and colors are very similar.
But the lower one is made of cashmere.
It's very expensive and elegant.
The upper one is made of silk.
It's very colorful and shiny.
Looks refreshing.
So given different fabric, uniform will appear differently.
This is what I want to talk to you about.
Well, the only difference is the thickness, right?
Come and see. What's the difference between the three bowties?
Sorry, I'm just a baby. I have no idea.
Well, I'll tell you, but you need to remember.
This is crepre satin silk. It's very soft. Feel it.
This is elastic silk, which is 5% of spandex.
It feels more flexible than satin.
Let me try.
This is habutai, it's much worse than the other two.
The color isn't that bright.
There's not so much difference.
Normal people wouldn't notice that kind of details.
Yes.Normal people only need to see the suit and that's it.
But for the people who work in the air all the time.
The clothes are their closest companion.
So when it comes to choosing the fabrics.
Texture, quality, and comfortability.
These are all important, we need to give them the best stuff.
You have thought this through.
Seems this time, we will get this deal.
Is your relationship with Meizi getting any better?
It is. Thank you.
That's good.
Boss Cheng, this just came up to me.
I know Ankada's suit has already open for bidding.
But if it's okay, can you speak something nice for Aida?
I m sorry for that day.
We used your place to announce Ankada's open bidding.
There's nothing I can do, the company isn't mine.
The company's decision is to open bidding.
We want to see the product, the quality, and creativity.
I know business is business.
But you have a say in the company.
So if you can just put some good words for Aida, I believe this will help a lot.
You can rest assured, Grace.
I will say what you want to say.
Okay, I m thankful for that.
I m glad to see you again, boss Li.
Welcome.
Grace have been speaking very highly of you.
Very nice, young man.
All the compliments is nothing unless I show you the place.
Then we cannot disappoint you for sure.
Let's go.
Boss Li has only taken over Aida for such short time.
And you manage the hell out of this place.
Young and promising.
I am so flattered.
I have read about this Mingsheng project.
I appreciate your company for doing business seriously.
But this bidding, we need huge quantities in a short amount of time.
And speaking for the company.
We would like.
To work with an financial very abundant and very experience company.
You can trust us on this, we are twin company with Wenda.
In this city, we are sure Wenda is the best.
And financially you can relax too.
We H fashion group has also became Aida's shareholder.
No wonder Grace strongly recommend Aida.
She has a personal reason.
This has nothing to do with personal reason.
We have thought about this, and we think Aida has a bright future, that's why we invested in them.
Since H group has picked you, I should be satisfied.
Me personally, I want to work with you guys.
I will recommend you for the company.
But also, your design needs to be persuasive.
And need to be interesting enough, then we can work together better.
You must trust us on this.
We have a very good design.
I will take you to see our head designer.
Since you are being so honest.
Then I will return the favor.
This is the contract we have written.
You saw it first in three of our candidates.
Boss Ning, you knew our situation.
We are only this big.
If we take this order.
We need to stop all the other orders.
We really can't do that.
Financially you have nothing to worry about.
I will give you all the money, not one penny less.
And I will give you enough compensation.
This Ankada's order is very important for us.
We need to clear enough space to work on their order.
Boss Ning, as a small sized factory, we have our concerns.
We are just too small for this huge deal.
Boss Chen.
This could be a good opportunity.
Why you sound so reluctantly?
Maybe you only saw the lost.
But you need to think this through, in this city if you said no to Lin Baorui.
What's that gonna cost you?
Boss Ning, but your request on this airline is so high.
We really can't promise.
It's one thing that you aren't sure.
It's another thing that you want it.
Also, Aida and Simeiqi.
Did they contact you?
One of them came here at noon, and one of them will come at night.
Then that's nice, I will send you the contract later.
Who do you wanna work with, you can just wait and see.
Boss Zheng, come in.
Did I scare you?
No. Hello, Boss Chang.
I m sorry to bother your work.
No no.
This is Ankada's current airline suit.
We based on the picture we found on the internet and made it.
Mainly to understand the former designer's style.
And see what can we keep and what can we impove.
This is pretty close to the real stuff, I can't tell.
No. You can make it based on just seeing the picture?
Oh we also tried many fabrics and methods.
This one is mostly close to the original.
Then what did you lear?
I know Ankada used to have this slogan.
To provide you with a royal flight experience.
But the current suit is more like a crazy rich.
Because Chineses customer are looking for low key luxury now.
So like this suit is too luxurious for high-level customers.
And it makes Ankada look less high-end.
Then what's your design decision?
Easy, keep it simple.
Keep it simple.
Good, good.
I was thinking.
Since Ankada entered Chinese market, the image has to change too.,
Your plan is the same with what we want inside the company.
And you did your homework.
Very good, very good.
There's no weak troops under a capable general.
Since we met at the saloon last time, we have been preparing for this.
Okay, although I didn't see your design.
But I feel this time.
The suit will be a classic.
Thank you for the kind words.
Go for it!
Come this way, Boss Cheng.
Oh my god, this guy didn't find any faults.
This old man was being really nice, he must be moved by our sincerity.
Don't mind that, let's just do our job.
Yeah, the rest should leave it to boss Li.
Boss Zhu.
Why are you here?
I m here to send the new board's decision paper.
As the new vice board president.
I m asking you, what's your purpose today?
Actually I didn't have any problem with you.
But the president of the board has.
Hello?
Hello Chariman.
Veikai, I want to talk about this thing with you.
Sure, please just say it.
Hanchong, he wants to accomplish something.
But he always rushes things. He is not as steady as you.
I think on this matter, you should teach him more.
And accomplish the bidding project together.
Chairman, you don't need to be so formal.
Rest assured, this time I will do my best.
Okay, that's it.
You heard him.
From now on, if there's anything happened in this company, you need to report to me.
And I have the right to decide.
Now Li Zhicheng and Grace are getting close.
Not only this, Grace and Cheng Feng also met a couple times.
This Grace is so determined to help them.
You keep an eye on Li Zhicheng.
I got it.
I always say Chen Zheng will have a riot from inside.
Now in our company, Xiao Zhuzong is starting a fire in the backyard.
Chen Zheng.
The co-packer we found, seem to made someone really anxious.
Hello, Boss Chen, where did you get the time to call me while being so busy,
You seemed very busy too.There are only so few co-packers in the city.
You have been visiting them all.
I thought you were busy with the pageant, didn't expect you can spare the time to watch me.
Ning Weikai, you forgot?
You want to target me now?
Boss Chen, look at you, how can I possibaly target Simeiqi?
Besides, we have a common enemy.
Then we are on the same page.
Remember, it's easy to kill a kitten.
But when it became a lion, it's much harder.
You made a really interesting metaphor.
Aida is going down.
You, Xinbaorui is going down too.
Hello, brother.
Why are you still working at this time?
I have to, I love working.
Let me ask you this, do you need the money to pay your rent?
You kidding me?
I just got the bonus for Mingsheng project, I got money.
You don't need to be tough in front of me.
I allow you to play for a while.
That's because I want you to know how tough it is and then come back.
I have read AIda's financial report.
You have reached the end. By one project.
That's not gonna bring your company back to life.
Who said we only have one project.
Ankada Airline, you know this?
They want to change all their airline suit.
We are talking about this project with them.
If this works, we will have about 200 million profit.
Ankada is taking some actions in Chinese market.
But deal this big.
Can you take it?
What do you mean we can't take iut?
Business stuff, you better listen to me.
Don't think you are the only one who understand these.
I do too, and so is our boss.
Your boss is that Li Zhicheng?
Our boss Li Zhicheng has never lost any game in this business playground.
Lin Qian, why are you still here?
Help me.
Boss Li, the design draft you want will be ready very soon.
Brother, I have some work to do and my boss is waiting.
Your boss is giving you assignment at such late night.
This is a violation for labor law, I need to see him.
No, I want to do this.
I like working late, I am the best employee of China.
Today for what you just said, I will do something big just to show you!
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