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Our Glamorous Time
Episode 23
Xinyuan.
Careful.
Slowly.
Chen Zheng, I m not done with you.
Stay still.
One more drink, Chen Zheng.
You wake up.
Jinyuan, happy graduation!
That's all because of you!
Shifu, Simeiqi Building, take him to the security.
This is the money. Sorry for your trouble.
Sister, I found out about the closet. It is in China.
Is it?
Then contact for me please.
Let‘s see if our magazine can host the event with them.
Why do we need to host the event?
It's time consuming and hard work.
You forget? This year is our magazine 30 year anniversary.
So I would like to make this as a souvenir to the head office.
That would be great, the head office would be thrilled.
This is the oscar in the design business.
I hope so. Of course there's another reason.
I wish this show can bring our best designer to the international stage.
Dad! Dad!
See how much I was in the books, I didn't see you come back.
I just returned from the warehouse.
Natural disaster.
Natural disaster? It's completely man made!
You see that Li Zhicheng is such a shady person.
Why do you always blame others?
Can't you search the problem from yourself?
I am searching. See I'm reading a book.
Dad, I want to take a MBA program.
But I discovered my card stopped working.
Ning Weikai has resigned.
I heard the company kicked him out.
That's impossible, he must have a plan to come back.
It's like I will definitely be back to SImeiqi.
Dad.
You see, if you are not my son, are you still able to come back.
What kind of prove do I need, Dad.
That means you agreed I can come back to Simeiqi?
Even if I agree for you to come back, at least prove you are my son.
You have my birth certificate.
I'm warning you, this MBA
you better get it as soon as possible.
You need to do a Exam, remember?
Dad, then you should give me some money.
After you finish your exam.
Dad Dad Dad, the exam requires entree fee.
One more, a bit further.
One more, closer one.
You see? Is it pretty good?
Excuse me, sorry to interrupt. Hello!
Some sea salt pistachios on the house. Enjoy!
Thank you！
Just when you are craving it. Your favorite, isn't it?
But I will see you less often in the future.
There will be another 10 stores opening after Y Fancy.
So I will be busy.
Is this all moving too fast?
Your brother will hear my opinions before he is ready to make a decision.
But nobody can change his mind once a decision is made.
True.
I know you have a boyfriend now, but will you stop disappearing on me
and leaving me alone like this?
You agreed we would lie low and celebrate together.
Listen, everything looks so good here, yet...
Sweetheart, go ahead and order anything you like.
Chen Zheng?!
You know me?
Great. Do me a favor and pretend we are close to each other.
Whoever gets involved with you is going to ruin their own future for you.
Go sit at another table.
- What are you doing? - Please!
Let go of me. You and I are not on the same side.
Let go of me. Leg go of me now!
Listen, this one is very good.
Now you listen, I work for Aida.
I know. But you are not Li Zhicheng.
What does the feud between to corporations have anything to do with you, a lowly employee?
- You... - Help me now and I will return the favor.
It's her!
I dumped her a few months ago.
She had a plastic surgery and now she is coming back for me!
I don't even know who she is.
Isn't this great? You are already familiar and no surprises there. Easy peasy.
I don't like girls who carve their jaws down. I like a pretty face the way it is.
Like yours. Chubby.
You don't get it. A V-shaped face is in now.
I had a V-shaped face.
Then I had a plastic surgery to round it out
just so playboys like you will stay away from me.
Now, she is gone and you've been helped. How do you plan to thank me for it?
The meal is on me. Time for a bite any way.
Just a meal? That's it?
Why don't I go and get her back. Hey...
There will be more. Okay?
For now, let me buy you this meal and please stop talking about this.
Let's move on and never talk about it ever again. Okay?
Anything I like?
Anything you like.
Deal.
Waiter! Anything I like...
Did you have to order this much?
Can we finish it all? You don't want it to go to waste, do you?
Not at all. Whatever we can't finish we will take home. Frugality is a virtue.
I asked you out because I wanted to ask you something.
What'd you say if we enter into a partnership?
Jinyuan, I would like our relationship to be simple.
Let's not bring business into it.
But go ahead. What kind of partnership?
I went to that event of Chen Zheng and I got involved in it a little.
And the video went viral on the Internet.
So I got myself a public account
to post life style news
and fashion tips.
Guess what? I have quite a lot of followers now.
A million?
Ten million?
That is something!
A lot is a lot.
What I'm trying to say is I could show off some items from your Y Fancy lines.
I would even consider doing it for free for the time being.
I don't see why not, except
if you wear a designer brand...
What?
...you will look very good.
How many boxes would you like? They are not included in the meal.
Maybe seven, eight, nine, or ten? Don't worry. I can afford a few boxes.
Well, can I owe you on this meal as well?
My credit card isn't working.
Stop messing with me.
I'm not. I had a fight with my dad over that 520 matter and he froze my card.
Seriously?
- Who are you working for? - Si Mei Qi.
There you go. It's a big company and you don't carry any cash around?
I never carry any cash. And please hurry. She's waiting. Just pay the bill.
Seriously?
Hurry.
Look, Miss, I never touched the oysters.
A plateful of them. Can we return it?
And what about the drinks? We never drank any. Can we return these?
I can refund you 8 yuan for the drinks.
That'll make it 1,798 yuan, please.
What? I ordered this much?
And there is a 15% service fee on top of that. We take credit card and cash.
Credit card. Card.
Card?
Hurry.
- How did I end up with him today? Doesn't have any money on him! - Just a minute.
Now I have to buy him the meal. I don't even have any cash.
Stop mumbling. You are embarrassing me. Give me.
You will give me an IOU!
Give me. I will talk to my dad and he will give me money.
- I want an IOU. - Okay.
- And I want interest. - Of course.
- Do it now! - Right away.
Thank you! Sorry about the waiting.
Grow up.
This is embarrassing. Name?
Chen Yayi.
C-H-E-N?
Y-A-Y-I. Yayi.
This name doesn't work for you.
My money!
There. Interest included. 20%. That enough?
What are you doing?
200%? For just a meal? What is this, contract slavery?
I don't want you. I want money.
Money? It's really shallow of you, don't you think?
Did the girls you had dinners with all just talk about philosophy?
Look at you, all teeth and no soul.
Interest!
I bet a lot of people said no to this plan?
Every one in Aida thinks my plan is too aggressive.
I'm not surprised. There isn't a single company
that has the guts to expand this fast.
But Aida is different. It has Wenda.
And Wenda has a strong production line to support you.
So I can't say this plan will never work.
So you agree?
This is a risky move for Aida.
But it will bring Wenda back to life.
So I think it is worth considering.
We are on the same page after all, partner.
This plan promises
considerable returns for some manageable risks, and it can jolt Wenda out of its coma.
It has covered everything.
So, I'm with you.
What I have in front of me is Y Fancy and Aida,
but my ultimate goal is for Aida to provide Wenda a lifeline.
I have been waiting for this day.
When you turned your back on Wenda
and made sure you were given a job at Aida instead,
I said to myself, one day
Aida will save Wenda when everything else has failed.
I never thought this day would have come so soon.
Yeah, but I have you to thank.
For what? It's all you.
Mind you, the group is going to have a big project.
I might need you then.
Hey.
I have a name.
Yayi. I could give you a ride.
Please don't. You have no money and I don't want to be your cash machine.
How ungrateful!
You think I want to drive you if it's not for you getting me out of the trouble?
I have heard about all the tricks you play when you to want to pick up a girl.
They won't work on me. So save it.
And, I am Lin Qian's assistant, Chen Yayi.
Lin Qian's assistant!
So you'll squeeze you and your leftover into the subway, Chen Yayi?
Go ahead.
No way. I'll never say no to a free ride. Here.
It opens up in the front? Nice!
You've seen nothing.
That's right! Be helpful!
Forget it.
Seat belt.
Don't worry. I will pay you back in a couple of days.
Interest included. I will make peace with my dad
and I'll have my card back.
What? Having your card controlled by your dad? What are you, six?
School boy.
He doesn't want to see me fall for gold diggers.
After all, nice guys like me are a rare species today.
Please, talk about anything else.
I want the good food to stay inside of me.
Have you always been this rude, Missy?
I'm pretty on the outside and smart on the inside.
Okay, no more talking.
I'm going to rest my eyes a little. Let me know when we are there.
You take me to be your chauffeur?
You don't want to challenge the person you owe money.
Let me know when we are there.
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Zhicheng, you are back! The chairman will be so pleased.
Make yourself comfortable while I go and get you something to eat.
Auntie. No food for me. I can't stay.
No, you have to eat. Give me a minute. I will get something for you.
Zhicheng, go on in. The chairman is in the sitting room.
Hello!
Dad, I want Wenda to be Y Fancy's contract manufacturer.
It may turn things around if Y Fancy succeeds.
Young men and women always want to change the way things work.
Go have fun.
Can't grow without hurting yourself.
We are not hurting ourselves now.
Wenda was the leading brand in the apparel business in Linhai.
Look where it is now.
If Y Fancy succeeds,
Aida can support Wenda for a change.
After all the drama, you are finally getting somewhere.
And you want to brag.
I worked very hard. I earned it. Isn't that something to be proud of?
It's nothing when you go around
and brag about it.
When people give you compliment, that's something to be proud of.
When you give it to yourself, you are a fool.
I created Wenda.
I created its glorious past.
And Wenda's solid foundation is why you can stand here and be smug.
If you can help Wenda, then do it to help get your brother out of his mess.
My brother is capable of running Wenda.
You are not letting him.
Are you trying to teach me how to do business?
I raised you two. What did I do wrong?
You always think you can control everything. Look where you've got yourself.
Is my brother leaving you not enough to wake you up?
Get out of here, now!
Okay, I will. I'll leave now.
But I have to say this:
your people were loyal to you
but they are now obstructing Wenda's growth.
And I will do something about it.
Stop!
They stayed with me for Wenda and it hasn't been easy.
You are not the reason Wenda is here. They are.
I thought we were over with 520.
You can't take a break for the weekend?
I live here.
It's weekend and what are you doing here?
I'm your worker bee.
I go wherever my boss goes.
Just as well. Please be my model.
I would pose for you naked if I had to.
Here is something.
I came across a secret and it took me by surprise.
I've never seen you this interested in someone's business other than mine.
It's Chen Zheng. His father has kicked him out of his company.
His father? No way.
His father loves him.
That's what I thought.
We must have kicked his butt so hard.
That must be why.
So you are interested in Chen Zheng?
You never mentioned him before?
I...
Everything I do is for the company's grand future.
Nothing about our competitor gets past me.
Go on with your story.
Do you know you go four syllables at a time
when you try to make up a story?
My elementary school writing skills betray me.
- Did anything happen between the two of you? - Nothing!
- That look on your face? Come on. - Hello?
I didn't expect to see the boss working on the weekend.
I'll get you a drink. Iced? Warm? Your choice.
I need you go out.
Copy that. Got it. You guys carry on.
What?
I just wanted to hug you.
That's melodramatic.
Okay. I feel better now that I've seen you. Can you walk with me?
Now?
Is that a good idea? It's so hot outside.
Is it hot? I used to go on a hike carrying 20 kilos of equipment back in the army.
That's unfair. I can work on my sewing machine all day long. Can you?
Now that's unfair. What I'm trying to say is
can my girlfriend officially go out on a date with me?
Then I'll officially grant you your date request.
My boyfriend.
Let's go somewhere quiet.
Okay. My room.
Qian. I...I...
...can't any more.
How much longer with the painting?
Almost there. Now, don't move.
Please hurry.
Almost there. You are tilting.
Stop shaking. Hold it for a little longer.
Qian.
Are you done?
The gun may be fake but it is still heavy.
We used to hold it like this for 45 minutes in the army.
It's been two hours now.
Is it that long?
Then put it down.
So this is your idea of a date?
What did you have in mind?
[Moss Tea House]
Hello.
Weikai.
Hanjing.
Why did you want to meet me here? It's closed.
This is where I will start a new life.
You really want to start a tea house?
Yes. That's why I'm thinking of taking over this place.
What do you think? Pretty cool, isn't it?
Weikai, this is not where you belong.
It's all right. A little far from everything
but I can focus on my designs.
Weikai, I came to convince you to come back with me.
Hanjing,
I appreciate it.
But I want to change my life.
Plus it is really nice here.
Let's take a look.
You must be tired, my wolf of the Southwest?
I did this in the army.
I don't get tired of what I have done in the army.
But this is the first time I've posed for an artist. I got nervous.
Come and have a look.
Pretty cool, huh?
Something isn't right.
What?
My eyes are bigger than those. ♫ When love comes along ♫
♫ It brings a warm feeling like nothing else ♫
♫ Is it the rush of emotions or the pumping of the heart? ♫
You think you have big eyes?
They are empty and dull.
What are they empty of?
I think
They are empty of a silhouette.
Yours.
♫ Trust you will understand ♫
♫ You coming into my life is the best thing ever ♫
Now that's a date.
♫ ...until long after... ♫
I'll get a glass of water.
♫ ...sitting side by side in a faded ♫
♫ ...photo frame ♫
See. I heard
some beautiful carps lived in the pool.
Fun, isn't it?
Your life is assuming the pace of an old man.
But I like the moss better.
The fish would have been quite a view.
But the moss will always be there by the pool...
Quietly living its life.
Exactly. Which is why the tea house is called Moss.
It just sits there quietly in this little corner of the city.
I've been thinking lately.
If it hadn't rained the other day, there would have been no accident at the warehouse.
Maybe everything
is part of a grand plan.
Weikai, this doesn't sound like you.
The way your were,
you will be looking for ways to fight back after you lose a battle.
People change.
Whatever happens, I will be there waiting for you.
And one day I will go back.
I gave you an assignment. How's it coming?
Ning Weikai's people are crucial workers in their departments.
We've gotten rid of everyone we can afford to lose.
And those left behind are a little tough.
What do you mean, a little tough?
If we get rid of the rest of them,
it will affect the company's operation.
Look who's using his head.
We can't find their replacement so quickly.
I didn't pay you
to question my decisions.
Either you go, or they go. It's up to you.
No. No. No. President Zhu.
I'm sorry. I'll take care of it.
Come back.
Close down the store at Danzi Plaza.
Our products are not ready for it.
And someone as frugal as my dad would hate to waste the resources.
-Now, go. - Yes.
See you. Bye!
You had a deal about My Wardrobe, sister?
I didn't get involved for nothing.
This is so exciting!
- So? - Right. I'll talk to the press now!
I'll get us on TV and
everything. Just leave it to me.
What's most important is let them know we are recruiting designers. Okay?
Of course. Of course.
Right. That Mr. Wu of Water Code called.
He would like to be the exclusive title sponsor of our event.
Title sponsorship?
No wonder he gave us so many of his products.
Sure. Tell him we will discuss details some day.
All right.
Xiao Tao, please get me a coffee.
Where are the things?
Did I walk into the wrong place?
The car to fetch you is here downstairs. Your things are all packed properly.
What is going on?
You have been transferred back to the Head Office.
Why?
You are being transferred back to the Wenda Group as the Vice President this time round.
It is considered an equivalent position. You will also receive an increase in your remuneration.
- I believe that you will not be dissatisfied. - I am extremely dissatisfied now.
You must give me a reasonable explanation.
Didn't you apply for a transfer order back to the Head Office previously too?
That happened two months ago. You didn't allow me to leave when I wanted to at that time.
I have already dedicated my painstaking efforts and feelings into the Aida Group now. And you are letting me go now.
I feel very gratified that you have dedicated your feelings to the Aida Group.
But you can always come back here to look around. We will welcome you very much.
I understand now. Is it because I was against your expansion plan previously?
Yanzhi. Your opinion has not reached that level of importance yet.
I have already said it before.
You can tell me clearly if you have any plans.
I have already said that I did not like the way you handle things by taking action first and then reporting it only later.
Maybe you take pleasure in doing things this way. But I find that it is very purposeless.
If you still do not go down, the person fetching you will get impatient.
I will not go anywhere if you do not give me a reasonable explanation today.
Why is it so slow?
Why are you here?
I'm here to fetch you.
Our cute President Gu said that he'd rather die than leave the Aida Group.
Is that so?
What about if I told you that it was I who wanted you to go back to the Wenda Group?
This is a designer competition project that I want to undertake. Will you be interested in it?
Is this the project you mentioned earlier? That you will contact me when the time is right?
That's right. There will be corporate sponsorship behind every designer.
And all the corporate logo and posters will appear together with the designer on the big screen.
This will be a very good opportunity
for the corporation to promote itself.
Are you intending to let Lin Qian to represent the Aida Group to take part in this competition?
Why not?
Hello, Vice President Gu.
Aiyo. What brings Miss Li here.
This is a present for you. A little tortoise.
Isn't it cute?
Are you saying that I am a scoundrel (lit turtle and tortoise)?
You are daydreaming. Compared to the benefits of turtles and tortoises,
you are only able to endure humiliation in order to carry out your responsibility just like them.
You can still be useful during critical moments.
Miss Li.
Say, your logic behind giving other people presents is strange.
But I quite like the explanation that you gave just now.
So I am accepting this present.
What is that? Would you dare not to accept my present?
Right. There is something I want to ask you about.
Why did you obey my second older brother's instruction this time round, and came back to the Wenda Group just because he asked you to?
The styles of the two of you, brother and sister, are actually quite similar.
Let me give you a comparison. Just like the present you gave me just now.
It appears that you are reprimanding me outwardly. But you are actually
praising me, saying that I am good.
Why do I feel confused after hearing your comparison?
The meaning is that your older brother is someone who does not like to express himself.
But I understand his intention.
You can understand it. But I don't understand it. Can you explain it to me.
Why does he transfer you back to the Wenda Group?
This is actually very simple. Your older brother is hatching an escape plan (lit the cicada sheds its carapace).
He separated the Aida Group from the Wenda Group in the beginning.
Actually his intention was to revitalize the Wenda Group.
And now the performance of the Wenda Group is much better than the past.
So now is the time for him to return to the Wenda Group.
And I am the one who can help him with his plan ( lit the soldier who crosses the river into the opponent's territory in Chinese Chess).
Help him with his plan?
Open it and have a look.
What is this?
This is a designer competition organised by the H Group of Companies called 'My Wardrobe'.
Grace is the Chief Producer.
This is the invitation letter.
You are asking me to participate.
No one else is competent enough except you.
I know that this is good opportunity.
I can raise my profile by participating in it.
But I don't want to appear on camera. I just want to work on my designs steadily with peace of mind.
This is not just for raising your profile. They will be inviting
many creative designers to the event this time round. You can take this opportunity to interact and exchange ideas with them.
To learn from them and better yourself (lit use others' strengths to make up for own weakness).
Also, through this competition, your design ability and
horizon will be greatly increased.
Don't you want to try it?
This is truly an opportunity.
But
I am not accustomed to designing my work in front of such a big crowd.
To have a good design, you can't be overly subjective and disregard the outside world (lit build a cart behind closed doors).
You must showcase your individuality to the public.
This is also a requisite accomplishment of an excellent designer.
Do you believe in me?
Of course. How can it be possible that I do not believe in you.
Okay. I am willing to go and try it.
I might also be adding credit and honor to the company by taking part in such a competition.
As the boss of the company,
shouldn't you also show appreciation towards your excellence employee.
Then how do you want me to show appreciation towards you?
Xiao Qianqian. I've bought your favorite dishes. Let's eat together.
President Li is also here. It's okay. Treat me like I am the air.
- The two of you continue. - No, no. You get busy with your work. Get busy.
Don't leave.
Tell me. What's with your plan
to withdraw from Danzi Plaza?
Dad, that store is the mess Ning Weikai left behind.
Our products are ready for the Plaza.
Then make them ready.
That store is gold and hard to acquire.
But, Dad, I just wanted to save money for you.
Wipe that silly grin off your face. Take care of it.
President NIng, everyone in the company is skittish.
Was the allowance enough to help you get by?
Enough for me to carry on for a year.
It won't take that long.
Zhu Hanchong has alienated many very important people.
And Zhu Hanjing is on our side.
Mind you, she is the secretary of the board of directors
and has all the connections.
Dad, Weikai is still...
Tell him we are moving on.
Forget about 5,20. And he will get his share of the dividends.
I did.
I never understand what Ning Weikai
is getting himself into.
I have the feeling he is really not coming back this time.
No. No. No. That's impossible.
I've known him for so many years. I know he will never give up on Xin Bao Rui.
But...
...you should spend more time with him.
Talk to him and figure out what is going on.
Everybody is waiting for you to come back.
I can go back any time I want.
Let them wait a little longer.