" Our Glamourous Time "
Episode 24
Everyone is waiting for your return now.
I can go back to Xin Bao Rui at any time.
Just let them wait for few days.
But what's making me headache now is still Ai Da.
Even if I go back,
I have to face Li Zhi Cheng nonetheless.
He has Lin Qian by his side.
He also has Grace as his backup.
The three of them working together...
will always be a threat to us.
Atlantic blue-fin tuna, try it out.
It looks delicious.
Not only will I make you foods today,
I also have a gift for you.
What is it?
Look.
What is this?
Grace is organizing a Fashion Star Contest.
A designer competition? Why am I involved?
Please hear me out.
Each designer will have their own model...
to showcase the work they designed.
But the rules forbid the hiring of any professional model.
We need someone normal. So, I think of you.
So, you want me to be a mannequin?
This is a very influential contest.
Many other countries held it before.
And the Chinese version of the contest be the centre of attention too.
So, I was thinking,
didn't you open a page about fashion?
If you join this contest, you will gain a lot of followers.
You want me to be the judge?
I am not over what happened on May 20.
There is no ever-lasting friendship on business.
None can forever be foes either.
I am inviting you to this show for one purpose only.
This show needs credibility.
And you have outstanding achievements in this field.
So, I hope you can be the judge.
That's all.
How do I know you are not inviting me...
because of other motives?
You want to defame me? Make fun of me?
No, it's because of your sense for aesthetics.
And through this show,
you can reforge your reputation for the better.
Reforge my reputation?
I think my reputation is good. It doesn't need reforging.
Grace, I think if you are asking for help,
you should have the proper attitude.
That tone you have doesn't sound like you are asking.
I am asking for help?
Mr. Chen, you must be mistaken.
Joining this show is a great publicity for Si Mei Qi.
Besides, the pay you get from this show will be very sound.
Two birds with one stone, or even better.
How am I the one asking for help? Please, stop joking.
Discussing about money, with me? You don't know me at all.
When did I ever do anything because of the money?
Right, I forgot.
Mr. Chen is never in need of money.
But I have heard rumours.
After the May 20 Shopping Day, you and your father...
had a little falling out.
Whether the rumours are true or not, I believe your father...
would really wish to see the glory of his son on television.
This will no doubt help the two of you reconcile.
So, I came here sincerely to invite you.
If you really feel...
reluctant, passive or even annoyed about this,
you can take your time and consider this offer.
That won't be necessary.
Since you are so sincere about making this offer,
and you do have some points in what you said earlier,
I shall, even though unwillingly, help you out this time.
Good.
Mr. Chen, you are a man of subtlety.
Thank you for your cooperation.
We will make a good team.
Han Jing, actually,
you don't have to go through so much to visit me.
I think I am having a good life.
I am free.
I have nothing to think about.
This isn't bad.
Did President Zhu cause you any trouble lately?
Wei Kai, my father will understand sooner or later.
I hope you won't...
What are you waiting for?
You might be the one we are looking for.
- Hello? - Hello? Madam Debt Owner?
I will be right there.
I am not your madam. Did you bring the money?
You are being too demanding.
Pay what you owed, that is the rule of the world, okay?
And remember, plus the interest.
Interest will roll down the hill like a snow ball!
You can't be so harsh.
What? You agreed to meet today and pay me!
I have other things to attend to.
How about I pay you some of the interest first?
How about that? I can pay for a round of karaoke.
Stop fooling around, please.
You can pay for the karaoke but not me?
Enough of your nonsense. Come here at once.
Have you submitted the designer name list?
It's done, but I have something else to tell you.
A new resume just came in to the counter.
But we have already fixed the name list.
As for all the late submissions,
just reject them.
Grace.
It's Ning Wei Kai.
Ning Wei Kai?
Not bad for a design.
Talk to the higher-ups and see if they can let him enter.
Okay.
I don't understand.
According to Grace's invitation,
all designers...
must bring along a non-professional model.
It's better if it's a friend.
Someone who can understand each other.
That's part of the rules too.
But...
I know nothing about cat-walk.
Look at me.
If I go with you,
people will think I am there for protection racket.
It's okay.
- I can give you a make-over. - No.
I will only be dragging you down.
I think you should get someone else for this.
Ever since I left Xin Bao Rui,
I don't have many friends left.
How is it?
Okay, not that impressive.
Okay?
Just the speakers alone cost thousands.
It has surround sound. Heard of that before?
No.
Even the cushion behind you is a speaker. Try it out.
How is it?
Interesting.
- Why did you hit me? - What were you doing then?
I want to listen too.
You have one too.
It still feels like a dream to me.
It's a fantasy no matter how I think of it.
I just can't believe it.
This is the king of all shows.
My Wardrobe! Many young designers are trying all they have to get in.
You will be there soon.
I am so excited. It's so exhilarating.
They are so many contestants.
No one knows what will happen.
I have full confidence in you.
Don't forget, you are Lin Qian the mighty designer.
I can almost see you standing on the stage of Paris Fashion Week.
Elegant and charming.
Countless camera flashes follow you.
And down the stage, all the reporters are interviewing.
Lin Qian the designer,
what is your thought at this very moment?
Miss Ya Yi,
the cameras are only focusing on the models, right?
- Enough, stop fooling around. - I am just too excited.
I am having a little fantasy.
I am sorry for being late.
I'll get you some tea.
Okay.
You are here.
I should be going with you.
But there are works at Ai Da that I must see to myself.
I am sorry.
It's okay, I can understand that.
- I will help you with the packing. - No, never mind.
You...
should just sit right here.
Stay there and watch while I pack. I like to do it myself.
What's wrong?
You look just like my father.
I remember the night before I went to middle school.
I was excited and packing my own things.
My father was sitting there watching me.
It seems like I can take over my father-in-law's job.
What do you mean?
I didn't say yes.
Being my father is not easy.
An example?
My father will blow my hair for me.
I can do that.
Go out and play on a bicycle.
I can do that.
I remember when I was a kid,
all the little plates and bowls...
will have my father's label on it.
It said 'For Qian Qian only'.
I can do that.
I can stick your name onto myself.
Sure.
Start packing, stop slacking.
Keep slacking and I won't stop hugging you or let you go.
Fine, I will start packing.
It will be done right away.
Okay, sure. Understood.
This is the order...
- Wei Kang, how is the preparation? - All are in place.
I ordered them to take a close-up of the Wet Code logo.
Good job. Nicely done, don't get nervous later.
Up next, let's welcome the young and popular designer of this era,
- Hao Ran! - Hao Ran!
Hao Ran!
Next, he is the famous designer we all know,
Mr. Ning Wei Kai!
- I love you! - Hao Ran!
Hao Ran!
Mr. Ning, who is this?
He is so popular.
He is a celebrity in fashion circle.
It seems like the organizer has a very vast network.
The lady coming forth is the chief designer of Ai Da,
Miss Lin Qian!
I will sign it first.
Qian Qian, who exactly is this Hao Ran?
Is he the low rank celebrity?
- Stand back! - Hao Ran!
No.
He is a very prominent designer on the international market.
He doesn't seem all that great to me.
Hao Ran!
Look! Their manner is horrible!
I bet a coin,
his work must be as lame as his manner.
They are all empty husk with no talents.
Empty husk?
Whatever you have in mind, keep them in there.
Someone could use it against us. Let's go.
Let's go, we will go for autograph and take some pictures.
I am not joining.
I am not suited for that.
Let's go back to our room. Come on.
Okay.
Let's go.
Mr. Ning, I have works to do. I'll be at upstairs.
I will leave you be.
Okay.
Mr. Ning is always full of surprises.
I am no longer in Xin Bao Rui. Don't be so formal with me.
I am merely a designer who is joining the contest.
What makes you want to join the competition?
I started off as a designer.
I am used to scissors and fabrics.
Even yeas after I left the job, my skills are not rusty at all.
But many outstanding contestants are here,
winning won't be easy.
You need not worry about me.
I'll win by my own skills.
I believe in myself.
Okay, see you on the competition.
See you there.
Miss, Lin, this is your room and the room card.
- Okay, thank you. - You are welcome.
Jin Yuan, you are here.
They said you are here, I came to check on you.
I must thank you for being my model.
Don't be so formal. We are a family after all.
Or should I be calling you sister-in-law?
I am a frank person. If I say anything improper later,
please don't be mad.
I won't. Right, Jin Yuan,
During the contest, if the clothes I designed causes discomfort,
- please let me know. - No problem.
To have a chance to be your model is my honour.
Please.
Okay, I should leave you to your work now.
Call me if you need me. I have to go now.
Sure.
Sister-in-law, goodbye.
Goodbye.
How are you doing today?
I have a fine progress in finding new outlets.
I will be there for you soon. Keep calm during the contest.
I miss you a lot.
I miss you too.
Mr. Li, we found a few other outlets.
The market survey is ready. Have a look.
All outlets must have a strategic location.
I want a analysis on the surrounding facilities.
- Let's go have a look. - Sure.
- You are going out? - They found some decent outlets.
I am going to take a look.
I plan to go to the My Wardrobe show.
- Do you want to join? - I'll go after the works are done.
Go ahead.
Do you need me to pass a message?
You should speak out your hearts before I do.
Ladies and gentle men from fashion industry and fellow audiences,
welcome to our show!
Welcome, everyone,
to the Fashion Star Contest brought to you by...
Wet Code, moisturising your skin and give you the vibrant look.
Moisturising your skin and give you the vibrant look,
Wet Code Fashion Star Contest is different from previous years.
The theme will be even more fascinating.
The space is limited to this very hotel.
Rules: no contact with outsider during the contest.
Face the challenge on your own.
Each designer will have 24 hours for each of their works.
Hello, show me your pass please.
I left it in the room upstairs.
- Upstairs? - I am here for them.
Lin Qian's team is already here.
They didn't mention you.
You can wait here for now.
Don't cause any disturbance.
To ensure the fairness of the contest,
all the phones and computers shall be confiscated.
- Those items are not allowed. - My phone?
Except for the meal breaks everyday,
unauthorized personnels are not allowed into the room.
If any contestant breaks the rules,
they will be lose the right to compete and be disqualified.
So only during the lunch and dinner breaks...
can I meet Qian Qian again.
This is sick. What year is it now?
How can one live without phone and internet?
What exactly are they up to this time?
Allow me to introduce to you our...
renowned judges.
Chief designer of Movado, Jia Han.
They are all famous.
Professor of fashion design, Jean Liu.
CEO of a renowned fashion company in Linhai City, Chen Zheng.
As the young leader of a veteran company,
he will give his opinion based on aesthetic and market opportunity,
and open the path to marketing for the work of designers.
Okay, our last VIP judge,
the editor in chief of H Magazine in China region,
Miss Grace.
Hello, I am Grace.
Yes, she is the leading character of Chinese fashion industry.
She is known for her sharp senses of fashion and candid writings.
In this contest, Miss Grace will use her usual verdict style...
to rate the works of our contestants.
I hereby announce the theme for first round is...
'Me'.
'Me'?
- Me? - Okay, the theme is announced.
I am sure all the contestants are clenching their fists now.
Let this thrilling contest begin!
Sorry, the subscriber you dialled is unavailable.
Please try...
Mr. Ning, you asked for me?
Try out this shirt.
There is a problem with the collar.
- I need to readjust it. - Okay.
You...
How did you get these scars?
I once...
lived on the street.
Those are long in the past.
As I grew older, I fear that...
I might end up dead at the roadside one day.
So, I got a new job.
So, you became a security guard?
Ever heard of human punching-bags?
- Human punching-bags? - Some boxing parlour offer this.
Some people like rich kids or big shots,
they want to blow off some steam.
Within 45 minutes, I can earn thousands.
But that was too dangerous.
Why did you go through so much for money?
We actually share a lot in common. I didn't came from a rich family.
I don't have an outstanding background.
All those years I studied in England,
I worked in the Chinese restaurants as a dish washer.
I washed countless dishes and got scolded all the time.
But in the end,
I held up until the end.
Your will amaze me.
Will is important.
It's the same as training. I like to jog,
- especially Marathon run. - Marathon?
I back out after hearing I have to run over 40 kilometres.
You know, during the Marathon run,
at the final push,
you will notice that many people...
are almost giving up.
But in fact, they might started out being ahead of you.
If you still hold on to your will at the last moment,
victory will be yours.
So what I mean is, the true winner...
is not someone who started out with fame and privilege.
They are those who find hope in the desperation.
They are those who didn't give up.
What's wrong?
Wei Kai joined the My Wardrobe show.
The Fashion Star Contest?
That doesn't sound bad.
It's just that he hasn't designed anything in years.
If he failed again this time,
it will be too much pressure for Wei Kai to handle.
As you know, I care a lot for him.
Don't forget. He started out...
as an outstanding designer.
Young men need to be honed. Sometimes,
one can only see his true self at the rock bottom.
See through your heart...
and gain the experience to go even further.
Miss, try out our organ squid,
It's one the most popular snacks. There are two flavours.
Original and spicy flavour.
Welcome to Bestore. Pick as you wish.
Can you recommend some of your best snacks here?
She is rather picky.
Okay, out shrimp-scallop crisp is the celebrity in snacks.
Many came back just for it. You can try it out.
I here to deliver some foods.
I will go after I delivered them.
Thank you.
Who is it?
Why are you here?
I brought you some snacks.
I think you would like these.
Shrimp-scallop crisp and dried mango.
And even some pistachio nuts.
Gu Yan Zhi, you are doing this on purpose.
I am in a contest. I need to stay slim. I am on a diet!
And you are sending me snacks?
- But, a little snacks won't harm. - No, go home and sleep.
I am going to hit the sack. I need my beauty sleep.
Good night!
Wait, how big of a head do you have?
Jin Yuan is not eating it, it's a waste to throw it away.
You can't have it even if she is not eating it.
We are friends after all, right?
You have snacks and you need a drink.
Her room is off limit. I have some drinks in my room.
Let's go.
You are practically haunting me.
I see you wherever I go.
- I am one of the judges. - You are the judge?
What can you do? Do you know how to design?
I can't design anything, but there are someone who can.
I am representing the public and the business opportunities...
What is this thing? Shrimp-scallop crisp?
Not bad.
You are full grown man.
You love snacks like a little girl.
You are the one who bought this.
So, if you like Jin Yuan so much,
why don't you tell her?
I am worried for you, I mean it.
If you are so nice to me,
and care for me everyday, I will definitely fall for you.
Thank you, but please don't.
You are giving me goose-bumps.
Come on, do you honestly think these mushy words...
just come out so easily? It's not easy to learn it.
One line, but make it touching, novel and creative.
I spent a long time to learn these.
- That needs learning? - Of course.
I may not be the top student when I was a kid,
but my score in language was the best in the whole year.
Really.I went through painstaking effort to flirt with the girls.
I read through all the love poems from all the famous writers.
Especially the poems from Xu Zhimo. I can recite it anytime.
How about I teach you some tricks on flirting? What do you think?
Women have but one weakness.
The wall and a kiss.
Get working.
As long as you work for me, I can assure you,
you can have five years of ease afterwards.
Why are you here? Why didn't you go in there?
The show is starting soon.
Jin Yuan.
I have something to tell you.
Fine, save it for later. I need make-up, the show is starting.
Wait.
Jin Yuan!
- Are you hurt? - I am fine.
Jin Yuan.
I like you.
The contest is starting, I need to get changed.
Not bad, you look like a different person.
On the outside, yes.
But the style remains the same.
People can tell as soon as I start talking.
- Don't worry. - How is the preparation?
Is everything done?
Yes.
This outfit is your work for the contest?
From the colour to the style,
everything seems normal.
There is no special design for outer layer.
This looks like it's made by amateur.
Are you sure you are not kidding?
Although it's nothing more than a normal suit on the outside,
within this suit,
there are many detailed refinement.
It tells many tales and memories.
You will see it when it's on the stage.
Okay, if you are sure the creativity that matches the theme...
is embodied in this suit,
then pardon my foolishness. I look forward to the surprise.
I wish you two good luck.
Thank you.
Wet Code, moisturising your skin and give you the vibrant look.
Brought to you by Wet Code, My Wardrobe Fashion Star Contest,
of the China region.
Today, it's preliminary but also the key moment...
for our young designers to unveil a new era.
We hope the contestants can freely express their passions and styles.
Let us witness a grand showcase of fashion design!
Up next, let's have round of applause and welcome...
the model of our first designer!
I am Gao Lang, I am here...
I am here to showcase my suit...
No, I mean...
Gao Lang.
This is not a death-match, why are you so nervous?
No, it's just that...
I am worried I will fail.
Just tell everyone what you feel.
- That's all. - But I am...
Don't worry, everything will be okay.
Okay, let's look at the screen on stage.
Let us see what are the concepts embodied in his design.
I put in so much efforts into making this dress.
It's just like a reflection of myself.
A man with passion for art but too shy to show it.
I am glad that I never forgot about my goal.
Hello, everyone.
There are something I wish to tell you.
I am Gao Lang.
I am not a professional model.
I have never been on a grand stage either.
I am not highly educated.
I was expelled from school because of fighting.
And because of fighting,
someone used a knife...
and stabbed me right at this spot.
I was lucky because he missed.
Otherwise, I would have been paralysed.
On my whole body, right here and here,
there are all wounds.
Which is why I envy all of you.
I think we don't need that for this occasion.
After all this is a contest.
It's not a gathering for old memories.
Very well.
I thought...
I will never have the chance to wear a suit...
and put on a tie.
But one day,
I met someone.
He is willing to give me the chance.
Also, he gave me the first ever...
suit in my life.
After putting it up, all of my scars...
are now covered up.
Even if the scars are still there,
even if my scars hurts when it rains,
deep down I know that I am...
no longer the man I once was!
I am grateful for my friend.
Ning Wei Kai.
Before I met you,
I never understood...
what the word friend...
actually means.
Thank you!
A suit represents status and power.
When you have earned the right of dignity,
it means that you have adapted to the game of life.
From scratch to a man of dignity,
one must go through a long journey.
On this journey, getting hurt is inevitable.
So for each and everyone of us,
those moments of glory are precious,
but the wounds and scars we get...
are worth remembering the most.
So, I used the burgundy red with patterns...
to represent the scars.
For a man,
these scars are the greatest honour he can get.
Hello? Mr. Li?
Why isn't Lin Qian answering my calls?
The contest has started.
The rules say all phones are to be confiscated.
So Qian Qian's phone was taken too.
Bring the phone to her.
- I need to talk to her. - Okay, understood.
Let us welcome the model of our next contestant!
Don't hang up! Qian Qian, hold the line!
Mr. Gu!
I am so glad you are here. Help me out.
Can you distract the man guarding the door?
Mr. Li is video-calling. Let the two of them speak.
No problem.
Sir, can I ask you something?
- Sure, sir. - Let's go somewhere private.
- It's Mr. Li. Quick! - That designer called Lin Qian...
and her partner, Jin Yuan...
They took my phone, I can't call you.
It's okay, I am going there.
- I will be right there. - You are coming?
My dear Qian Qian is in a contest, I can't possibly miss it.
I am not your dear Qian Qian. Get lost.
It's just a matter of time.
But don't get nervous.
If you perform as usual, I am sure there won't be a problem.
Your design will draw a lot attention.
The outcome doesn't matter.
You will always have my support.
I just want to see you now.
Okay, meet you at the hotel in five minutes.
Okay.
Okay, let's welcome the young designer, Lin Qian...
to introduce us her work.
Let's watch from the screen.
Where is she?
- What's going on? - Why isn't anyone there?
Qian Qian, come on!
- Save it for late. - I hanging up now.
Good luck.
You are finally here. It's your turn.
- Hurry up. - I am so sorry.
In this outfits, I used...
I used a number of Chinese elements in it.