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Our Glorious Times
Episode 14
The most popular buildings in the best location
are Linhai Plaza and Danzi Plaza.
Although Linhai Plaza is a famous landmark,
the surrounding infrastructure is a bit old.
So I think our shop should be in Danzi Plaza.
The operation is good and there are a variety of brands. It's also very popular.
Are you listening to me?
Grace found out.
So?
She wants to quit.
I knew it.
Typical Grace.
Then what should we do? Should we proceed?
Of course.
But Grace withdrew the fund. How can we start a brand?
I won't let her quit.
No matter if you can persuade her or not, I need to let you know the problem.
Having our shop in Danzi Plaza is very hard.
First, they have very high requirements on the brands.
Second, the slots are too popular.
There is no vacancy for the whole year.
I've met Manager Wu from their commerce department.
They were very aloof to the idea of us starting a storefront there.
I know. I'll follow up on Danzi Plaza.
You're in charge of Linhai Plaza.
If Danzi Plaza is not possible, we will have something to fall back on.
OK.
Why haven't I seen Manager Li lately?
Move.
I've asked those military men, they said they hadn't seen him either.
It's not like him.
Thank about it, when you're working on the Mingsheng project.
He spent the time to work late with you every day and every night.
But why when it comes to the Ankada project,
he's not so keen?
Manager Li...
maybe he
just has his own style.
We should just do our own job well.
Nonsense. It's not that simple.
Li Zhicheng is such a sly fox.
Who knows what's under his sleeves?
Manager Li, you're here?
Manager Li, I was saying you were so handsome.
You're so handsome that so many people have fallen...
Qian Qian, you scared me!
I was reminding you.
His soldiers all have good eyes and good ears.
If you speak ill of him,
- he will find out sooner or later. - Right.
I...
I didn't speak ill of you.
I was saying you're very handsome. You're the most handsome man on earth.
Have you heard? You have heard it, right?
President Zhu, look.
If I'm not mistaken, is it smoky eyes you have?
You look like somebody beat you.
Chen Zheng scolded Cheng Meizi?
Chen Zheng must haven't read the magazine. He's doomed this time.
Cheng Meizi participated in the contest because she wanted to be famous.
But she ended up getting humiliated by Chen Zheng.
This is our good opportunity.
Good. Next.
Stay on stage longer.
Watch your tempo.
Walk faster.
Next.
- My... - You prick.
Who?
Look at what you did!
Arrogant and rude!
Where is your brain?
Stop it!
Do you care about your face?
Dad, it's my fault this time.
Now the whole world has known we did it.
And we screwed it up.
People are all waiting to see us look bad.
They're waiting for us to quit, understand?
Dad. I was thinking if we took on the order,
we wouldn't be considered as a marketing firm with no real power.
By the time, we can expand our production line.
I knew it.
But you always tell me we can't give up in the middle of the road.
But the problem is
you humiliated the daughter of our big client.
Ms. Cheng, hello.
I'm the vice chairman of the Zhu Group. My name is Zhu Hanchong.
This is my business card.
Our group has a semi-famous brand called New Baorui.
I believe you've heard of us.
Mr. Zhu, how can I help you?
Well, I've read the interview from this magazine.
Your photo attracted me a lot.
We are looking for a representative for our brand.
I want the representative to be pure, pretty, innocent, and noble.
These are exactly your qualities.
So you want to...?
We want to invest a lot of money on the next magazine.
By the time, your pictures will show up everywhere in Linhai City.
Where are you going?
I'm planning to go to Danzi Plaza on my own.
What's up?
People from Linhai Department of Commerce want to investigate here later.
They specially said they wanted to me our director of design.
Then have Lin Qian greet them.
- It's a very normal business greeting then. - But Lin Qian is in charge of Ankada's bidding.
And she will definitely ask what are those people doing here from Linhai Plaza.
What should I tell her?
She doesn't know we are planning to start our own brand.
I think you don't have to hide it from her.
But don't give her too many details.
Just tell her we will definitely start our own brand in the future.
It's hard to find a good location for our storefront. So we are working on it now.
Let's go.
Then let's act separately.
Lin Qian.
Are you busy?
- I need to tell you something. - See you later then.
OK.
The director of commerce from Linhai Plaza will be here soon. They want to meet you.
Meet me?
Why?
They are here to investigate.
Aida is planning to get a storefront there. We are thinking about starting our own brand.
Not right now. We are just preparing for the future.
Linhai Plaza is in a luxurious business district.
Storefronts can be quite hard to get.
You know, the most important part of a brand is its designer.
Designer is the soul. That's why they want to see you.
OK.
Miss Cheng.
Miss Cheng, it's been a long time.
You remember me, right?
Miss Cheng studies music.
I actually like to listen to music in my spare time, we can talk about it
Right?
Miss Cheng, I m here to apologize.
I m sorry, I don't know you.
We have met twice, you can't say you don't know me.
What do you want?
I m here to apologize, sincerely.
Last time in the show, what I said was for the show.
If miss Cheng is mad about me for that.
I m really sorry.
Okay, I accept your apology, you can go now.
Really? Then we are friends right?
Why did you getting in my car for?
Miss Cheng, if we are friends, you don't mind giving me a ride, do you?
Didn't you have a car?
That car, my dad
needed it. He called him back.
I didn't expect you to act so shamelessly.
You are not afraid people will laugh at you?
You can say it like this. I don't treat everyone like that.
Let's go. Let me treat you a meal.
Please get off the car. I don't want to have a meal.
You became a social media start the first time we met.
If you want to keep being famous, you need me.
Because when it comes to hyping it up, I'm your best bet.
I went to the factory to see the sample.
But you only have functional outfits.
Linhai Plaza needs women fashionable clothes.
That's great.
Lin Qian graduated from Saint York University.
She majored in clothing design.
Except for this project, do you have other successful cases?
Manager Song, you came at a bad time.
Our mother company Wenda has this project.
So Lin Qian's design drafts are all there.
We take designers' previous experience very seriously.
But it's OK. Let's see.
Lian Qian has the habit of
taking down her inspiration.
Original design?
People usually are very passionate when in college.
But keeping the passion a few years after graduation is very rare.
We designers have the habit of
taking down inspiration popping up in our brains.
But your design might not be appealing to the general public.
What does the general public read?
They read fashion magazines.
They read about what's trending overseas.
The simplest and most convenient way is...
Copying big brands.
She's so smart.
But Manager Song, I'm a designer. Not a copycat.
I'm not a "carrier" of other brands.
In my opinion, copying equals plagiarism.
We can't...
I think we should maintain
the original intention of design.
And I'm quite busy.
Sorry, Manager Gu. I'll excuse myself. Sorry.
Bye.
Well...
Manager Song, about our cooperation...
We'll talk about it later. I'm busy. See you next time.
- Hello. - Hello. Do you have an appointment?
I'm Li Zhicheng, the CEO of Aida Group. Can you tell Manager Wu
Aida is very keen on meeting him?
OK. Give me a moment.
Hello, this is the front desk. Manager Li from Aida Group wants to meet Manager Wu.
OK. One moment.
Sorry, Manager Li. Manager Wu is busy. He can't meet you.
It's OK. I can wait.
Well, you can't meet Manager Wu without an appointment.
Maybe you can leave me your phone number and I can schedule an appointment for you.
OK, thank you.
- This is my business card. - Alright.
Hey, Monkey. Help me look into a car.
Don't ask questions. I'll send you the picture. Look into it.
But maybe it's a fake plate.
He planted a GPS on my car.
When you have time, do a thorough examination on my car and see anything is missed.
You said you wanted to treat me and you brought me here?
Yes. Ms. Cheng, you don't like it?
No. I like it here.
But my dad doesn't allow me to eat these.
If I'm treating you out, luxurious food will be too cliche.
So this is what you're pulling. If she's innocent,
make her experience luxurious stuff.
If she's well experienced, then take her to the merry-go-around.
That's not a good analogy. Ms. Cheng,
you're very otherwordly.
You are not very down-to-earth.
So I'm representing the human on earth to invite you back to earth.
What are you thinking about?
When I was in college, my dad sent a nanny to follow me.
One time, I sneaked out because I wanted to have a late meal.
But my dad scolded me and my classmates.
Since then, nobody was willing to hang out with me.
Then you should really thank me.
I can help you make up for what you didn't get to have when you were younger.
The late meal is just step one.
Sorry, the flight was delayed.
You had to wait this long.
It's OK. I'm very grateful for you to be here.
This is the first time we meet a designer as detail-oriented as you are.
Previously when our company changed the uniform,
no designer had never done research on us stewardesses.
This is what I'm supposed to do.
You're going to be wearing the uniform. Of course I need your opinions.
What do you want to drink?
It's OK. Thanks.
We brought the brown sugar water.
Is it hard for you to be here at this time?
No. This is our occupational habit.
As flight attendants, we all experience severe cramps during menstruation.
It's like our occupational disease.
So tell me, what's your advice or thoughts on the new uniform?
Like fabric or style?
Where is it?
Right here. So careless.
Don't show me such stupid design next time.
It will be a shame for Simeiqi.
Manager Chen, sorry. We'll work on the revision now when we go back.
You don't need to go back. Now, let's brainstorm.
Tell me your ideas.
Nobody wants to say anything?
It's OK. I'll start first.
What's Ankada's requirements on the uniform?
Eye-catching!
What about your plans? So old-fashioned and boring.
How can you attract people's attention?
We've learned from lots of uniforms from foreign airlines.
Learning is not copying.
Do foreign women have the same body type as Chinese women?
You design
lacks Chinese women's beauty.
I hope you guys can pay more attention this time.
Dad, why are you here?
You've made such a big mistake for me.
Of course, I'll try my best to make amends.
Dad, I've said sorry to Cheng Feng's daughter.
Don't worry. What we lost on public image, I'll get it back on the design.
From today on, I'll keep a close eye on the department of design.
I've seen it just now.
I've never seen you being so serious
about something.
Dad, I'll definitely get the Ankada project.
Linhai Plaza is not possible anymore.
So we have to win over Danzi Plaza.
We have to try hard on Manager Wu.
We can pay multiple visits. Eventually he will meet us.
The prerequisite of multiple visits is that
the person has to be willing to meet.
It's not that we can't meet Manager Wu.
He just doesn't want to meet us.
We have to come up with something then.
Danzi Plaza is the best business center of the city, which has the best traffic.
If we can have a storefront there and be among other high-end brands.
Our image will be so much improved.
I have an idea.
What idea?
Grace.
I've found highly logical way of thinking
and highly structured questions
are just as powerful as the answer.
How did you find it here?
Hurry, come in.
Ankada's project is truly inviting.
If Aida can win the bid,
our company's position in Linhai's clothing market will be improved.
40,000 sets of uniform have to be finished within a month.
If we can't finish it before the deadline,
Aida has to face the high penalty fee.
It may put us in bankruptcy.
I can't involve the H Group in such danger.
I also can't put you in a risk like this.
I didn't mean to hide it from you on purpose.
I was planning to try more things. Before settling on a specific plan,
I wanted to try a few more times.
I've asked Yanzhi to research on it. Once it's confirmed,
we will share our plan with you.
It's OK. In the future, if you're in trouble like this, you should tell me in advance.
We can get together and work out a plan.
OK. It's in the past now.
I also apologize for my attitude before.
Stop dwelling on it then.
Manager Ning, what do you think?
The posters are pretty good, right?
They look good.
Manager Zhu, you did a lot this time.
Come in, please.
Chairman.
Weikai, it's you.
Please sit.
We've had the financial statement of the first quarter. I've sent it to Hanjing.
So I decided to see you on the way.
How's the company doing?
You're talking about the Ankada project?
Manager Zhu is investing a lot of energy. He works very proactively.
He's keeping a close eye on this project.
You came a long way to see an old man like me.
Not just "on the way", right?
Don't beat around the bush.
Chairman, I still want to talk to you about
starting a new brand.
Last time when you told me you wanted to start an independent brand,
I was a bit worried.
Starting a brand needs superb conditions.
Aida was just starting out.
Are you sure you're well prepared for it?
Actually, it's also my elder brother's wish
to start our own brand.
I will take what you said into consideration.
Please join us again.
Since you mentioned your elder brother, I have to warn you,
it's not me not wanting you to start your own brand.
I just don't want you to repeat your brother's mistake.
I think it takes time to start a new brand.
Previously we didn't have enough time to prepare.
It was too rushy.
What's your plan?
First of all, we need to focus on the storefront.
We need to open a store in a prime location to support our brand.
Then it's about marketing and promotion to spread the word.
I think right now,
we can cooperate with international brands and famous designers.
We can co-release products.
It's like our cooperation with Aiqi and Langwen.
Sounds good.
Now I've had someone in mind for the designer.
As for the storefront, I've heard there will be
a vacant spot in Danzi Plaza.
We can fight for it.
But there comes the budget.
Because Aida is also fighting for the storefront.
As far as I know, they have very high requirements on the brands.
If Aida starts a brand, it will be a small-medium brand.
Danzi Plaza will never take small to medium brands.
So Aida needs your help.
I can give you the budget.
But it won't be much.
- But... - But I need to tell you,
not everything can
be taken care of with money.
Is this the USB drive you were talking about?
Let me see.
New Folder
This is not the drive.
This is the one I broke in Yun'nan.
I asked you to look for the one on your table.
There are so many trivial items on your table.
I don't have the time. I'll look for it when I have the time.
Qian Qian, there's something
I have to tell you.
What's the matter? Why are you looking like this?
Something serious.
Well...
Yesterday, I was running errands
and I met Manager Li.
Guess who was he with.
Who?
He's having a meal with Grace.
Is this something serious?
They are just friends. It's very normal for them to have a meal together.
Friends? Why do they meet so frequently?
They almost meet 5 days a week.
Maybe they have to discuss their work.
Can you not think about these useless things?
Pay more attention to your work.
Well, I've already told you such an important matter.
It's up to you to take it seriously or not.
I'm going now. Get home early.
Bye.
♫ When love came. ♫
♫ It's so gentle. ♫
♫ I don't know if we were being impulsive or romantic. ♫
♫ When you lowered your head, ♫
♫ If the heartbeat ♫
♫ would make me speechless. ♫
♫ I believe ♫
♫ I believe you will understand. ♫
♫ Your appearance is my ♫
♫ Most beautiful affection. ♫ Are you OK?
♫ I believe ♫ I'm OK.
♫ Until a while later ♫
What should we do? The coffee beans got scattered.
I'm OK. I can just drink express coffee.
I can't do it.
♫ In the picture frame. ♫
I...
I'll find something to clean it up.
He went out for a meeting?
Thanks.
Hello, Cindy. Look into Manager Wu from Danzi Plaza's schedule.
I hope we can have a good chance to talk about the storefront in Danzi Plaza.
OK. Hurry.
Hey, Grace.
Well, are you also here for Danzi Plaza's storefront?
Since when the H Group decided to have an offline shop?
It's none of your business what H Group wants to do.
I only want to warn you.
It will do you no good to do it.
Don't trash the H Group's brand.
Good move. Good move.
No, no, no. I'm a bit rusty.
- What? - Manager Cheng,
you're not rusty at all. I think your skills are getting better and better.
- Let's do it again. - Manager Chen,
stop playing. Let's have some respect. One more round.
OK, OK. You're right.
That's right.
Awesome! That's awesome!
- That's some international level skill! - I'm finding the feel.
- Hello. - Sis, let me tell you...
Calm down. Tell me.
I've found it. Manager Wu is a member of the Tibetan Antelope Protection Society
It's affiliated with our charity fund. They're planning to have a charity gala soon.
Manager Wu is one of the candidates to receive the awards.
Awesome. Put me on the gala.
OK, no problem.
Manager Cheng. I've learned from the news that you added a few more airlines.
Your work is getting busier and busier.
I bet you have less time to practice golf now.
I have to get involved with the company matters.
But I still need to work out.
That's right.
Manager Cheng, what you said sounds like a piece of cake,
but it's truly meaningful. I remember when I first got out to do business,
I had to take the plane to go abroad.
I was very worried. I didn't know which airline to choose.
- In the end, I ended up choosing your airline. - Why?
Safe, comfortable,
and professional. Besides,
look, I've also applied for the lifetime platinum card.
Thank you for your support to Ankada.
You're too polite. It's all because of your great leadership. So the passengers don't have to worry.
So professional.
Chen Zheng, come here.
Manager Cheng, here's the thing. A little while ago, my dumb son
had some misunderstanding with your daughter.
So I specially asked him here to apologize to you.
Hope you can be generous and forgive him.
Uncle Cheng. I didn't know it was your daughter.
I'm so sorry. Today I'm here to apologize.
I'm sorry.
Can you be more sincere?
Uncle Cheng. Sorry. I made a mistake.
Have a sip.
It's OK. Young people messing with other.
It's alright.
Besides, Simeiqi is actually...
- Are you OK? - I'm fine.
Here, wipe your mouth.
Actually I wanted to say, our company...
Well, if you're here to play golf with me today, let's focus on the golf. As for the business matter,
we can talk about it later.
- OK. - Let's go.
Dad, it's hard to watch.
We don't have to be hangdogs for one deal. I can't watch it anymore.
Can we not be like this?
You think it's losing face?
Do you know when I started out,
I got almost every deal by losing face.
You've grown up now. Why don't you have any crisis awareness?
Let me tell you, if Ning Weikai
or Li Zhicheng get stronger,
you will be easily crushed by them. Right now, the most important thing for us
is to take every opportunity.
As your dad, I was being so humble today to beg him, to beg for the project,
did I just do it for myself?
But dad... I feel so ashamed to see you act like this.
Ashamed?
Let me tell you, if you want to do something, do it 100%.
As a businessman, your short-term interest is essential. If you give it up,
that will be our biggest shame,
understand?
I didn't know before. Now I know, dad.
Dear passengers, we have Dongpeng drink,
coke, orange juice, and tea. What do you need?
I think the goddess looks so nice in blue.
The blue outfit makes her look less dark
- and her legs not so short. - You...
Isn't the bowtie too big?
Way too big. I'm not an infant.
Look at it, it's like a bellyband.
I'll revise it. What else are you uncomfortable about?
- Sister Qian. - Yes?
It's too skinny.
If I don't hold my breath, the skirt will explode.
It's ripped open.
Don't worry. Not every flight attendant is as fat as you.
This is just the sample. It doesn't have to fit your body.
Manager Wu, your speech was so characteristic.
You're being too nice.
Thanks a lot for your donation.
It's what I'm supposed to do.
Manager Li, you've personally trained anti-theft squad to protect the Tibetan antelops.
It's so cool.
Manager Wu. I'm actually here to ask you a favor.
Aida really hopes to enter Danzi Plaza.
We can talk about the terms later.
Although I think highly of you two,
I also have my reason.
Danzi Plaza has many hard requirements for new brands.
At this moment, Aida is not qualified.
♫ Thank you for waiting for my confession in the river town. ♫
♫ Making me wait in the ashes of time. ♫
♫ I wait for you in the green grass. ♫
♫ We missed each other but I can still feel your temperature. ♫
♫ I understood it because of love. ♫
♫ Understood your admiration. You love for the sake of love. ♫
♫ The plum blossom fell and the cherry blossom is in bloom. ♫
♫ Thank you for being here. ♫
♫ You're no longer on the lonely platform. ♫
♫ You left with the memory of a city. ♫
♫ When I see your clothes blowing in the wind, I thought of ♫
♫ In the beginning of the story, the teenage boy came back./i> ♫
♫ At the end, we will find out. ♫
♫ We've made wishes and passed by the houses. ♫
♫ When the lake is deep and the river is shallow. ♫
♫ Thank you for being here. ♫