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[ Our Glamorous Time ]
[ Episode 17 ]
Wenda Group... seems to be a sinking ship.
Sorry, to be honest, I'm here to seek a partner, not to be a savior.
I'm not here to be a savior.
Aida doesn't have the money nor design talent,
at this moment, Xin Baorui is the most ideal business partner for me.
Regarding money issues, you don't have to worry.
Don.
- Hey, President Ning. - How are you. The guesthouse for yesterday was nice.
You really have good taste.
Why did you come here alone after waking up?
You caused me to be late.
So it's like that.
Don't misunderstand. What Manager Ning is talking about is a morning call.
Don't tell me you've forgotten.
Alright, alright, it doesn't matter. I don't care of this but I think it's really interesting.
One from Xin Baorui and one from Aida. Don't you guys usually have a quarrel?
We never have a quarrel over here. It's work.
No matter where the flower falls, it will fall on me. Am I right?
- Aren't you tired by doing that? - It's alright.
What you were just saying about the financial issues, our H group has actually already invested in Aida.
As for a designer group, you absolutely don't have to worry about this.
With my connections, and resources, in a very short time I can help you
put together the perfect team.
Grace, this is a conference table.
At a conference table, you can't tell me that I you'll supply what I lack.
That's not what I meant. How about this? To let you trust me better,
I invite you to Lin Hai to visit Aida and take a look. If you're not satisfied at the end of the visit,
At that time, it's not too late to say "No."
However...I already promised President Ning to go to Xin Baorui.
That's right. What do we do?
That's good, then. Since you're already going to Lin Hai, why can't you check out two businesses?
Kill two birds with one stone. Right?
Your girlfriend is really persistent. What do you say?
President Ning, you wouldn't prevent a visit to Aida, would you?
Right. Why would I prevent it? At Xin Baorui, we're not afraid of comparing different offers.
- It's your decision. - Alright then.
Since Manager Ning alright said that
but I'm saying it first,
I'll ask both of your companies to compete in good faith.
No matter which company I'm at, even if it's just one thing I'm not satisfied with,
I will immediately go back home.
Yes, I just met finished meeting with Don.
- Did it go well? - He doesn't really trust Aida's designs.
So, I want you to assemble a new design team as soon as possible.
- In ten days, he'll be in Lin Hai to check out the situation. - Okay.
I'll leave it to you.
Come over for a second.
Do you want me to guess?
Grace has some news.
Aida wants to collaborate with Don.
The first thing is to assemble a strong, energetic design team.
Go put together a list of the most talented designers in Lin Hai.
I can do that. If they are new people, will Don approve of them.
Creativity is a gift. Even though experience is important,
a good designer must know have craftsmanship.
Not discovered by skills.
We know this much. Naturally, Don will know that too.
We can take into consideration experience abroad.
Aren't you afraid that others will say Aida bows to foreigners.
If so, they are the ones who are short-sighted.
Oh, right. Don't you think we should be putting all the company energies into this matter?
You shouldn't really use this trick of hurting oneself; taking advantage of the fact that your hand isn't healed yet.
What are you doing?
Who sent these flowers?
They aren't for me. They were sent to you.
For me? Who sent them to me?
Guess.
Li Zhicheng?
Why is Li Zhicheng the only one in your mind? You find someone new and neglect your old friends.
If it's not him, who would it be?
Me.
You sent me flowers?
Whoa, Yayi! Your kindness has finally shown through. I'm so moved!
Thank you.
However, these flowers
were actually flowers that President Li
asked me to get for you.
So it was him that sent them?
Yesterday, you were holding hands. today, he sends flowers.
You two will be getting married soon.
- No. What? Don't talk nonsense. - I saw it.
Last night on the deck, you were hand in hand; looking in each other's eyes with deep feeling.
Boss Li deserves to be called "Li", he's awesome.
He went on the offensive so quickly to gain the heart of the great designer Lin.
But, President Li has already declared himself.
Shouldn't you send him a little something?
What would I send?
Send him a gift?
You're still claiming not to like him?
Great designer Lin, you're in his heart; he's in your heart.
It's right that people of talent appreciate one another, can be happy together.
You send him
send him you.
Don't be wicked.
We're...We're just...
just comrades in arms...with the same objectives.
Aiyo! Comrades in arms with the same objectives?
Who knows who was tricked by President Li last time?
Such a small temper, small reaction.
It's scary.
Don't talk about this anymore. He already apologized to me.
Besides, I was really a little too rash too.
Everyone is doing everything we can so Aida can establish a brand.
Now that I think of it, I am the one...
makes me feel a little ashamed. I haven't suffered at all.
For my own dream, shouldn't I be willing to work hard?
Tell me, doesn't this matter require me to be more calm,
and to open my eyes a little wider, right?
Weikai.
- Why didn't you say a word? Running off Renhe like that? Your leg injury isn't even healed yet. - Hanjing, listen.
Right now, our time is short. We must immediately recruit for our project.
Let's go.
- Weikai, look at you. Your injury isn't healed. Why are you tormenting yourself? - There's no time.
Don will soon come to Lin Hai to check us out. We must get ahead of Aida.
No matter what, I'm taking you to the hospital right now.
We really don't have time.
President Li,
Xiin Baorui is hiring people at a high salary. Right now, a lot of cutting-edge designers have been hired by them.
That fast?
Ning Weikai is aiming a blow at Aida.
His has his own family background and education, not to mention his reputation.
All he has to do is raise his hand and call for action. Whether they're old hands or new people here,
they'll first pick him.
He wants to use his skills and reputation to draw all the talent.
We also have things we can do. Grace can do that too.
That's true. But if Grace can persuade Don to collaborate with us,
I don't believe we'll have trouble drawing people.
So, our most urgent matter at the moment is to find a way to recruit a few designers.
So that Don will believe we have this ability.
What about Lin Qian then?
Maybe she has some designer friends who could help us.
[ Inpatient Department ]
Senior Brother.
- Senior Brother. - Junior Sister.
Sorry, I was busy with work these two days so I didn't come to visit you.
Look, you even brought fruits.
How are you? How's your injury?
I'm quite fine. Hurry and sit down.
I'm about to be discharged. I'm alright, don't worry.
Then that's good. I'm at ease then.
Oh right, I didn't even ask.
Who were those people that day?
They were all violent. They don't look like they are from here.
I accidentally provoked them when I was visiting Yunnan.
Senior Brother, it was my fault. I made you get involve with this.
Don't be silly. I am your big brother.
Next time, if you encounter something dangerous like this then call me immediately.
Ta da!
- What is this? - Flowers.
I know it's flowers.
These flowers... Sister Lin Qian told me to specifically buy these to give them to you.
I'll give you a saying.
It's the time of the season, where love runs high.
I'll go get busy now.
You think about it.
Oh right, do you still remember
the designs we did when we were in St. York?
I remember.
I actually think that the time we spent there was the power source of our youth.
It was the origin of our dreams.
so I always cherished it.
I actually remember the time when we received the award together.
That was the beginning of our dreams.
So I started to build up a team in Xin Baorui.
I was trying to make my dream come true.
So little Qian, I want to
make our dreams come true with you.
The dream of designs.
Brother, you are good.
You didn't waste your time at the hospital at all.
Brother, I appreciate you
being so caring to me.
You have such sincerity to invite me to work with you.
I actually do miss our times in college.
We were so innocent.
We worked together to finish our designs.
So when you called me, I was really happy.
But,
things change. Sometimes, destinies help us decide our career paths.
Like you are in Xin Baorui, and I am in Aida.
The two companies have been competing. We are not on the same side.
Even though I haven't been working with Aida for a very long time,
I have learned a lot from my time there,
and I have improved myself a lot.
Also, Aida really takes me seriously.
So...before I came here,
I have decided that I am renewing my contract with Aida.
No matter how you choose,
I will respect it.
Thank you, brother.
What are you doing here?
I am here to pick you up.
♫The sky is still dark♫
♫The stars can't sleep♫
-Monky! ♫The tears blurred my vision.♫
Are you guys protecting me in secret?
I was afraid that those bad people wouldn't gave up.
I was worried.
Starting today, I would not let you leave my sight.
I will not let anyone touch you.
♫Let me lean on your right side♫
♫The heart beats are loud♫
You...
you make me feel like I am owing you...a lot.
Also...thank you for your flowers.
Didn't you ask Yayi...to gave me flowers?
♫
Gosh! Yayi.
She is messing with me again.
It's ok. She was just doing what I wanted to do.
But things like this, I will do them myself in the future.
♫
-Morning! -Morning, Yayi.
Don't high five me too hard.
-Good job! -Morning.
-Good job. -Morning.
Bye!
-Chen Yayi! -Morning!
-I need to talk to you! -About what? -Come here!
Li Zhicheng did not send me present!
You lied to me! He didn't send me flowers!
Did you know how awkward it was?
I was trying to speed it up between you two!
Don't you feel like you guys are taking it real slow?
You said it yourself that he got injured three times for saving you.
If it was in ancient time,
you can be engaged to him three times, miss!
Still no!
I am a girl! It's so embarrassing
sending gifts to a guy! I want to die.
Guys like boss Li who fights fast,
but loves slow, who is the innocent type,
can only be dealt with one method:
take initiative!
I need to settle this for you tonight!
Are you in? Or in? Or in?
What the hell!
Don't do anything like this from now on.
You need to tell me your ideas. Don't hide them from me!
I need to mentally prepare!
That's no fun if you are prepared!
It must be him.
Hello?
Lin Qian, come to my office.
Ok.
See? He called right after I said it.
So desperate! Go!
Do you know him?
Don? I know him.
We went to the same school.
What do you think if Aida work with him?
Work with him?
How?
Don wants to find a Chinese design team
to build a brand together. We've been trying to get this opportunity.
Once we make it, the design department will have specialties from two countries.
But Don will have the final say. The style will be consistent with Fancy.
In our front, we will design, produce and sell.
We will be responsible for all of it.
But, Fancy's style is very Americanized.
Also, their quality is just okay and their prices are not cheap.
Working with a brand that is difficult and has a distinctive style
can make us become their accessory easily.
It won't be helpful for building our own brand.
I thought of it, too.
But Aida need Fancy to open up the market.
Also, we need to learn the way they run their brand.
You can take your team to meet with Don.
But my advantage is not pop fashion.
I am mostly good at designing gowns and formal dresses.
That's ok. I will give you a team.
You will just need to lead it.
But I've always wanted to design for a local Chinese brand.
Aida will not give up designing.
Once we have a good collaboration with Fancy, we will build our own brand.
Let me think about it.
Don't put any seafood sauce for the appetizer. The lady is allergic to seafood.
Switch it to truffle oil. Just two drops.
Change the rosemary in salmon to basil leaves.
The entre will be lamb chop.
I am ok with the sides and the sauce.
But switch the basil leaves to mint. I want it medium rare.
Ok, thanks.
Hold on. I want to change the side for the lamb chop.
What are you doing? I am starving here!
Sorry.
I made the reservation a long time ago. I just want you to taste the best.
But I'm hungry.
It's still fine now.
Sorry, sir, the last lamb chop has been sold. Would you like to switch to something else?
Didn't you have that just now?
Sorry, I got it first.
A snob will be a snob. A snob likes to take what belongs to others.
It seems like copying is Si Meiqi's culture.
And lay Li is mad.
If you really want it,
I don't mind sharing a table.
I do.
Why would anyone be mad about one dish?
Yeah, it's just a dish.
Your brother lost the Ankada project,
and he wasn't that mad.
It's just a small project. That's not going to make him mad.
But you will be the only people know what you did behind everyone's back.
That's what's called "good people are straight like strings, bad people are hurtful like hooks".
Right, Yunshang Goddess's closing ceremony will be held in Renhe.
Will you come?
Don't tell me that you won't attend, because Aida lost.
It's not that she can't go. She just doesn't don't want to. Also, this event is a bit...
She doesn't want to because she lost.
People should be broad-minded.
-Who said that I won't go? Jin Yuan.
Good! It's a deal. Don't bail on me last minute.
When I said I would go, I will be there.
I will be expecting you.
I've been waiting for you.
Let's eat.
Do you know what "bad people are like hooks" means?
Read more book! All you do is eat.
Hello? Brother, are you busy?
So rare for you to call me.
Tell me, what do you want?
Nothing big. Just want to ask you a small question.
Do you do a brand called Fancy?
I do. A popular clothing brand from US. The owner is a friend of mine.
They send me clothes every season.
Really? Great. Tell me about this brand.
It's a brand for young people. It's very out there.
I can't really handle it.
Right Right Right. Exactly.
Are you guys going to work with Fancy?
Our boss is thinking about it.
And you don't like it?
I can't say I like it or not.
I'm don't know much about young people's brand, nor am I good at it.
Also I've never thought of working with other brands.
I've always wanted to build real Chinese brands.
But building a Chinese brand at this point
is probably not the best time. People's tastes are still not there yet.
It's not a friendly environment for original brands.
That's why we need to do it.
Western brands didn't get there within a day.
One needs to be courageous enough to be the pioneer in order to make the dream come true.
So you are going to stand out and go against working with Fancy?
No.
I haven't decided it yet.
Aida is going through some difficulties.
It needs help from Fancy.
Brother, if you were me, what would ou do?
If I were you, with the company's benefit in mind,
I would work with them.
The easiest way to success is to stand on the shoulders of the giants.
But,
my sister
is a great fashion designer. As an artist,
not going against her will and do whatever she wants is the most important thing.
Things like profit,
can be talked about later. So I think you shouldn't do it.
-Don't do it. Come to the US with me. -What the hell are you saying?
You are running your mouth again! Ok, I'm done. Bye.
Jin Yuan,
I think you shouldn't go to that Goddess event.
Nope. I have to be there. It would make me look like a scared if I don't.
You are not scared. It's just that it's beneath you.
Si Meiqi and Wenda are competitors.
It is beneath me. But I said I will be there, then I will have to go.
I should keep my promises. Also, it's better to know more about your competitors, than don't.
And you call yourself a businessman. Why would I give up an opportunity of getting to know my enemy better?
These things are your brother and my business.
You need to think about how to protect yourself, right?
So I'm not in the Li family? I can do things for my family. Ok?
-Why can't you understand my concerns for you? -Why are you yelling?
What's wrong with you?
-Why did you pull over? -I need to talk to you.
Chen Zheng is a playboy.
He is like a hunter. He has bad intention with every girl he gets close to.
And then?
And I hope you stay away from Chen Zheng. Even if it's not for yourself,
you should do it for Wenda's sake.
Are you done?
Jinyuan, please don't be mad. I care about you. I am only doing this to protect you.
To protect me? Listen, Gu Yanzhi,
even my father and my brother can't mess with my life for the sake of protecting me.
Who are you? Why are you telling me how to live my life?
What are you doing? Are you crazy?
Pull over. I said pull over!
Stop the car!
What are you doing?
What are you doing? You have a death wish or something?
You have a death wish. Say what you have to say, but don't blow your steam with driving.
Jinyuan!
Hello, the number you are calling is not available.
What? He wants you to aid them?
Really? Wouldn't it be
you do whatever they say?
And then you will really just an aid.
-It's not about being the aid. What's important is that our style will have to change. -Yeah!
Your design and Fancy's design are like two different shows.
One is Sex and the City.
One is Empire. You have to think it through.
I think it's a bad bad bad idea.
I've thought it through. I will have to do this.
Think about it. After Aida lost the Ankada project,
this one would be the most important battle.
Li Zhicheng handing me such an important collaboration
means that he trusts me completely. I can't let him down. I have to help him.
Yeah. Theoretically, you shouldn't help him..
But emotionally, you have to help him.
Right?
Let's think about the good part.
This is like a learning opportunity.
Once you build the brand for them, our brand will come together naturally.
Just like the uniform you made. You didn't know a thing about it, but you succeed it after all.
Little Qian, I fully support you. I believe that you will do a good job!
Qian Qian Qian Qian,
you will make it!
We will make it!
(cheers)
Boss Li.
I thought about it. I will work with them.
But I don't know much about designing for this kind of brands.
I don't know if you will be satisfied with my design.
It's ok. Didn't I say I can't have you build a team?
You can invite your schoolmates and friends.
Thank you, Lin Qian.
You are welcome.
Even though I don't know how it will end up, I still would like to try.
It's like a challenge for me.
You've learned!
I will promise you that it's only the transitional period.
We are only doing it for the experience. We will do it ourselves in the future.
How far does your plan go?
Not only I have a long-term plan, but I also have short-term plans like a one-year plan, a three-year plan, and a ten-year plan.
I have all of it.
A ten-year plan is a short-term plan to you?
-What about your long-term plan? -Thirty years.
Thirty years? Wouldn't we be old by then?
Getting old with you doesn't sound like a bad plan.
This is definitely the most touching love story I ever heard of.
You promise me a future, so I change my track for you.
Is that like a couple thing?
No no no. We decided it based on our brand developement.
I believe you I believe you.
Look, Uniqlo was founded in 1963.
H&M was establish in 1947.
Also, ZARA is the youngest. They established in 1974.
LV, Lee and Hermes are founded in the 19th century.
Even though you can make clothes within one day
But building a clothing brand is a long-term thing.
Then we can only do it a bit a time.
Working with Don is also a learning opportunity.
- Hurry and bring the sofa upstairs. - Alright.
And the trash on the floor, take care of it.
Alright.
Hurry up.
Hello.
Meizi.
I'm going to America.
You made your choice?
It's father's idea.
Do you remember what I promised you before?
If you are willing, you are the Yunshang Goddess.
Are you doing packing up?
Almost.
Is there anything missing?
No.
Tomorrow, I have a meeting at the company so I can't send you to the airport.
I'll take care of myself.
Ok. Stop blaming me.
Just remember, sending you to business is for your own good.
Alright, I understand.
Alright.
Dad.
Thank you.
Thank me for what?
Nothing, I just wanted to say it.
Take good care of yourself.
Long time no see!
- Long time no see! You're still so pretty. - You are.
You didn't change at all.
It feels like I just graduated but three years flew by in a blink of an eye.
That's right. Time flies by fast, right?
Right, do you remember that schoolmate of ours? The one who was pursuing a doctor's degree? His last name was Ning.
Ning Weikai? What's wrong?
Right now, he producing his own brand.
He is looking for a designer. After seeing his plan, I was interested.
You're going to join Xin Baorui?
I came to talk to you about that.
No way. I came today to hope that you'll join Aida.
You're not going to reconsider it?
Sorry, you know that fashion designers like us
usually want others to recognize our design.
I hope the team will have the same goal. That's what I want.
Aida can do the same. Aida's owner is young and able. He has great abilities and talent.
Also, the most important thing is that he recognizes talents.
He can see the sparkles.
I'm quite happy working over there.
Think about it.
But...
Let us love with bravery, to redemption, and find ourselves.
Just keep going without any regrets.
Meizi, if you want, you can be the Goddess.
Let's use the blood orange lipstick.
Let's go. [ WETCODE ]
Jinyuan.
- I'll send you to the airport. - No need.
I'll go myself.
It was my fault for giving you a bad temper. In the future, I won't anymore.
Jinyuan!
Jinyuan.
[ Li Zhiqian ]
Brother, sorry.
I haven't came to visit you in awhile.
I found a really talented fashion designer.
Aida is finally going to produce their own brand.
I know that this was always your wish.
What's the meaning of bring alcohol here?
[ Li Zhiqian ]
I just want to mourn him.
You clearly know that my brother died because of alcohol yet you brought to to insult him, right?!
This is an issue between your Elder Brother and me!
You probably don't know what happened then.
In front of my Elder Brother, tell him
that when he needed you the most, you betrayed him!
Say it!
If I find evidence that you caused my Elder Brother to die
I will make you pay for it.
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♫ 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 blossoms fell and the cherry blossoms bloomed ♫
♫ 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. ♫
♫ 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. ♫