" Our Glamourous Time "
Episode 29
I will ask her.
You don't have to.
My apology, I didn't know it wasn't the right time.
It's okay. How may I help you?
I am here to report...
the progress on the designs of this season.
But apparently someone beat me to it.
I am here to report on the work.
It's better to be professional.
Mr. Li, I think the designs of Y Fancy for this season...
is slowly deviating from the main concept of Fancy.
All the design solutions must be redone.
I think the overall decision should come from Don himself.
I will inform Don about the situation.
I'll send you a copy as well.
I also hope that aside from criticism,
Amanda can include some constructive thoughts in her report.
Of course.
I do hope everyone can be objective in this matter.
Don't be swayed by personal emotions.
I will get back to my work now.
I know Whiskey is your favourite, Mr. Ning.
So, I prepared this fine bottle of wine for you.
Are you kidding me?
You are trying to buy me off with this?
Mr. Ning.
Xin Bao Rui may be Ai Da's business rival,
but I think the circumstances...
haven't gone completely irreparable.
Honestly, I am used to...
the time we fought like our lives are at stakes.
You are now trying to make peace?
That is something I am not used to.
No one can tell for sure in business.
A foe from the past...
can still sit around the table and have a nice talk.
Mr. Ning, I am sure you had some experience in this.
The bridal robe is the property of Xin Bao Rui.
It's now an important piece of art for us.
Tell me a less foolish reason.
Why should I hand it over to Ai Da?
You are the rival that go against me at every corner.
But we are borrowing this robe...
not for the company, but for personal reason.
Mr. Li told me that...
you owe him a favour.
I knew it, without a sword...
you wouldn't call yourself a knight.
You have two days.
Once two days passed,
the bridal robe must be returned.
Gu Yan Zhi put in a painstaking effort to get this.
He almost gave up his pride.
I know, I'll thank him properly later.
Qian Qian,
I have never seen you so obsessed about something.
You look serious.
This is more than just an item.
It embodies the culture and wisdom of China.
When you get to understand it, you will like it too.
When you are obsessed with something,
it's written all over your face.
I think every designer has this problem.
When we find something beautiful,
we just can't help ourselves.
Once we get to love it,
it will become an obsession.
The most unique aspect of Xue Yan Twill is the dyeing.
It looks natural.
We can hardly recreate the same effect with modern technologies.
Although I can't master the craft for now,
but to see this close-up...
really is a wish fulfilled.
Qian Qian, this robe looks great.
- Why don't we put it on? - No!
This is art, we can't simply wear it!
- Hello? - Grace.
I want to talk about the Xue Yan Twill.
I think this isn't the right time yet.
Money is not the most pressing matter,
it's the technologies.
With the current production line, we can't mass produce Xue Yan Twill.
So, if we charge right in,
it can pose a great risk to us.
If we are lucky and succeed, rejoice.
If we failed, we will ruin the reputation Ai Da has.
Do you want to take this risk?
If we complete this project,
it can take the pressure off Ai Da for three to five years.
Sure, I understand how you and Lin Qian feel about this.
But practically speaking, this is business.
Interest alone won't do.
We must be rational while making judgement.
That's all for now.
A robe that cost six millions?
My goodness.
If I can put this on,
I wonder how it feels.
I will try it out.
What's wrong?
Qian Qian! I didn't mean it.
I just think it looked great.
It's so pretty.
- A costume? - What?
- How do I look? - Big-head.
Of course.
- This looks fun. - Wait, don't touch it!
- Let me try it out. - Stop it!
- Not a step further. - Give it back!
Get up!
What is that smell?
Get up!
It's all my fault.
I don't know what to do now. It's all my fault.
Help me with this, please!
I am at fault too.
We were just playing and it...
Enough!
- Wasp, leave us be. - Yes!
It's my fault. Don't be mad at me.
You played with this priceless piece of art?
How can you be so childish?
Am I not giving you enough work?
It's my fault, I know...
Will blaming you help?
Wasp doesn't know this, but you too?
What should I do now? I can't afford to pay for this.
Help me out, please.
This robe is pretty old. Can it be fixed?
I met an old master weaver.
Her name is Geng Xing Min.
She is the last heir of the Geng family Xue Yan Twill.
It's really something different.
Have a look at this.
Look, to create the pattern on this robe,
the cotton thread must be weaved into it before the dyeing.
After the pattern is completed, the thread are taken out.
- We rarely see this anymore. - She knows a lot about the fabric.
- Perhaps she can fix the robe. - Where is she now?
In the Mudu Town near Linhai City.
Mudu Town?
How could you be so careless?
Madam Geng, to have made such a mistake,
we feel very sorry as well.
Can you fix this robe?
Luckily, the damage wasn't very severe.
I shall give it a try.
However, this robe...
do have some ages.
The fabric will undergo some changes over time.
I can't be sure if I can mend it to its original state.
It's okay, Madam Geng. We are glad that you can fix it.
This is...
This the chief designer of Ai Da, Lin Qian.
- Hello. - It's pleasure to meet you.
The mending process can take a while.
I will have my student show you around the workshop.
Yuan Yuan, show them the workshop.
Okay, please follow me.
- Thank you, Madam Geng. - You are welcome.
Qian Qian, why aren't you back yet?
How is the robe now?
How foolish I am.
I am too playful. How can I be so careless!
Why can't I just do something else with these hands?
Why do I have to play with the robe that costs six millions?
I am a fool! I am such a fool!
Can you please stop bothering me?
What's wrong? You are crying?
Stop caring me! It's none of your business!
Stop calling me or send me any messages!
What now?
I am at the Ai Da headquarters.
If you won't come down, I will search every office...
until I find you.
You are so annoying!
This way, please.
This is the Xue Yan Twill.
The process of making it is very complex.
What you are seeing here is just part of it.
Later, we need to soak them in natural plants fluid for dyeing...
and wrap the fabrics with river mud.
It's a very tiring work.
The heritage of craftsmanship is indeed very unique.
I have only seen this weaving process in the textbooks.
To see it in person really is an eye opener.
Cherish what you see here.
Not many of the younger generation can still use a loom.
This is remarkable.
For us, this is a craft.
Yes, it is a craft,
and one that doesn't make much money.
Come with me.
Chen Zheng, I am in no mood for your pranks!
Come out now!
Pay me my money!
Come out or I am leaving!
I hate that guy.
Is this how you welcome a man who is here to console you?
Are you here to pay the debt? Where is the money?
Money hurts the heart.
You are not here to pay me? If that is the case,
I want you out of my sight in ten seconds!
Chen Ya Yi, I have never come to cheer any girl up in person.
You have never cheer a girl up?
A man with your age? Who would believe that?
All the girls that stayed with me never cried.
That's because you were never serious in a relationship.
You have a point.
Do you want to be the first to cry?
Me?
I won't shed a tear for a villain like you.
Not even a single drop of tear.
- I am being serious. - So am I.
So, you do have real feelings for me.
You were crying. And I hope we can stay happy.
I told you, the girls that stayed with me never cried.
You are the only exception.
Stop right there? What do you mean your girl?
I am single lady with pride. When was I your girl?
Explain yourself.
See? You kept following me.
Nonsense.
What are you doing?
A lady should always stay pretty.
Look at you. The make-up is melting.
Have some Aqua Cushion Cream and stay happy everyday.
There.
So, who upset you this time?
I almost forgot about it!
Then you should forget it.
I was too playful.
I made a foolish mistake.
I don't even know what to do now.
Aren't you always making foolish mistakes?
Chen Zheng!
No, what I meant was,
there is a solution for everything.
There is always a way through. It will all pass.
See, I have a gift for you.
Do you like it?
The night at the town is so quiet.
Yes, and it reminds of the nights in the army.
There is nothing but sounds from cicadas or breathing.
I think you mean snoring.
An escape from the city...
and enjoy the peaceful moment like this...
is really nice.
Of course, aside from ruining the robe.
You have learned to have fun from the worries.
With Mr. Li by my side,
there will be no worries.
Right below faint street light,
at moment you show your smile.
Look.
There are so many stars above!
I have never seen such a starry night before.
Spent too much time under the light of the city...
and you will think of the moonlight and stars as something unfamiliar.
Are you mocking me for not seeing these before?
No, I just think that I should spend more time....
to go stargazing with you.
At the lonely side of the pillow,
the loneliness left a message.
Little boy.
Can you sell me your lantern?
You can have the money. I only want two lanterns.
You will turn him into a scammer.
He is good at making business.
He grabbed the chance and used it.
He is a smart boy.
The more vibrant our heartbeats are,
the sweeter the moment it is.
The feeling of a dear love...
is slowly heard through the air.
We are like the white keys on the piano.
Missing one another...
yet black key separate us.
What was your wish?
It's a secret.
You are keeping it from me?
What other things are you hiding?
Do you really want to know?
Madam Geng said it's done. She wants you to take a look.
It really is fixed.
I can't tell the difference at all.
It's like it's never damaged.
Madam Geng is amazing.
Madam Geng.
You really helped us out this time. We are deeply grateful.
- Thank you so much. - It's nothing.
I agreed to fix it....
because this Xue Yan Twill robe...
is one of the few my ancestors made. It's priceless.
The younger generations...
has little appreciations for traditional Chinese crafts.
It pains my heart to see that.
I hope you can take good care of it.
If you damage it again,
I might not be able to help you.
Thank you, Madam Geng.
The robe really is fixed.
This is great.
So this is where the Xue Yan Twill originated from.
We owe Madam Geng a big favour for this.
We must pay her another visit if we have the time,
see if she will be our partner.
A craftsman like Madam Geng has her own codes.
We will take it slowly. No rush.
How thoughtful of you, Mr. Li.
You came to return the robe in person.
You are willing to lend us, it's natural that we return it.
But other than thanking you,
I must apologize.
Apologize?
While the robe was with us,
there were some damage to the skirting.
I hired someone to fix it.
If you insist,
we are willing to pay the compensation.
A lowly mistake from Mr. Li.
Don't you think I will demand a dear price from you...
and make it difficult for you?
Once a mistake is made, we must face the consequences.
I won't justify my mistake.
I know that for you,
any problem can be solved by money.
Forget it. As for this manner,
I will let it pass.
You won't hold me to this?
Let's be frank,
the robe itself is not important.
It's just a clothing.
What's important is the craft of Xue Yan Twill.
That, is priceless.
Besides,
I know you never forgot about the bet we had.
I do owe you a favour.
And with this, we are even.
Mr. Ning.
Your capacity for leniency surprises me.
So from now on, you should take another look at me.
Mr. Ning, I thank you for your kindness.
I am leaving this here.
Goodbye.
Who is this man?
I am your man.
Don't worry, I have returned the robe.
Don't worry about it.
Thank you.
I can do anything for my little girl,
let alone running a small errand.
The president of Ai Da is now my errand boy?
This is too much for me to handle.
Right now,
as long as I am at home, I am your man.
When love comes,
I can feel your gentle.
You are indeed a...
dishonest businessman.
However,
to realize my dream with the Xue Yan Twill,
you put in so much efforts...
and went through so much.
Thank you.
I may be a businessman,
but I am a man nonetheless.
I do hope the woman I love...
I believe you understand it as well.
Your arrival...
is the prettiest touching moment.
is a gentle, generous and adorable lady.
Her confidence and talents is on par with any man.
Also, she only cares about me.
She will never leave me behind.
I am not as good as you said.
Yes, you are.
I was being humble.
Okay, keep it going.
Before I can become a commander of the force,
I must educate myself with ideology.
Not planning of a strategy or the using of any deception,
but...
my loyalty for you.
I believe you understand it as well.
Qian,
I will spend my heart and soul...
to love you.
Mere profits will not replace you.
I won't leave you.
I will never let you go.
We will sit next to each another in the the photo of...
black and white.
Two shots of Whiskey.
I am buying the lady next to me a drink.
Sorry, I want to stay alone.
To buy the top designer of Fancy a drink...
would be my honour.
So, can I have the honour?
How do you know about me?
The top student from Parsons School of Design.
You worked for Fancy headquarters straight from graduation.
Designer of The Year for three consecutive years.
It's hard not to know someone with your resume.
I am Ning Wei Kai, CEO of Xin Bao Rui.
Amanda.
So, you checked my background.
You even know where I have my drinks.
A designer from America joined Ai Da.
The news is all over the place.
Besides, finding someone in Linhai City...
isn't all that hard.
You are here...
just to buy me a drink?
I want to talk about a partnership opportunity.
I barely arrived at Ai Da and you are recruiting me?
This can't be nice.
Miss Amanda, the market is vast.
Why limit your talents to a sinking ship?
You are an outstanding designer.
You deserve more than working for Ai Da.
Allow me to be frank.
I have seen your works. I admire them deeply.
I think someone with your capability...
deserves a better job and benefits.
Well, whatever they can give you,
Xin Bao Rui will offer even more.
First, I must thank you.
Thank you for acknowledging my works.
Secondly,
I can tell you with all certainty that...
I will not leave Ai Da.
Fancy has trusts in me to make me a great designer.
This is not something easily replaced with high pay.
It means so much more to me than you imagined.
If so, what a shame.
Miss Amanda, your loyalty to Fancy is indeed respectable.
But I have to remind you.
If you insist to stay in Ai Da,
I don't think they will value you just as much.
Why is that?
Lin Qian is working in Ai Da.
And the president of Ai Da is her lover.
She has Mr. Li to support her.
No matter how splendid you are,
you will always be a side character.
Thank you for reminding me.
But sadly, my friend is joining me soon.
If you don't mind, please.
Very well.
Then I won't take up anymore of your time.
Hello.
I never thought the designer of Y Fancy is so young.
I mistook her as your assistant.
As a designer of Ai Da,
Lin Qian's young mind and her talents are admirable.
I will leave you be.
I think the designs of Y Fancy for this season...
is slowly deviating from the main design of Fancy.
All the designs solutions must be redone.
I think the overall decision should come from Don himself.
You made this?
Yes.
Has anyone told you that...
the lace decorations must never be overused?
Otherwise it will make the design look cheap and childish.
I am using lace to make the lace to make it look youthful.
What is wrong with that? What are you doing?
Youthful?
A young girl prefers a Barbie doll inside a doll house,
not a outdated toy inside the trash bin.
What do you mean?
You are saying my dress is trash?
You are using lace on a minimalistic dress.
This is simply too ghastly.
What's worse is you are not using your brain at all!
I am...
To deal with a awful clothing,
the best way is to cut it to shreds.
What are doing?
Amanda, use words if you have any opinion.
Cutting someone else's work is not decent.
It hurts my eyes to even see the awfully designed dress.
So when you see a dress you don't like while shopping,
will you charge in an cut it too?
Your analogy is a little too much.
This is the design department.
A designer with scissors in hand is perfectly normal.
This is my design team.
I have a habit. I do whatever I want with my dress.
But for other's work, not a chance.
Director Lin,
are you used to these lousy works? That's why you don't see the problem?
You can tell us if there is a problem.
But not with this approach.
Simply cutting someone else's designs...
is disrespectful to the designer.
Respect requires capability.
It's not about having someone's backing-up.
I am the chief designer of Ai Da.
Correcting the mistakes is my duty.
Your help will be unnecessary.
Very well.
I have no reason to bother with this.
As for the design,
she still has a long way to go.
Qian Qian, how could she say I have no brain?
How could she say my dress is trash?
Don't blame her. She is from Fancy.
Perhaps she thinks the dress you designed...
doesn't meet the standard in her eyes.
But she was calling you mindless, that wasn't right.
Didn't you say we must uphold our own ideas?
But now we are guessing what the others are doing or thinking.
If this goes on, it will be a burden to us.
You are right.
We do have to know what the others are thinking...
while upholding our own ideas.
What's wrong?
Did you ask me out...
just to see your long face?
If there is a problem, do tell. It's all right.
Grace.
I am...
I am having a big issues. I never thought...
there would be something so troublesome.
I am representing Fancy while I am here.
But for those in Ai Da, I am an outsider.
I would face resistant while intervening,
I can understand that.
But I am surprised to find that Miss Lin...
really has a bad temper.
Lin Qian is indeed...
a girl with her own temper.
So you might need more time to communicate with her.
- It must have been hard for you. - I am okay with that,
but Y Fancy is running out of time.
The new season must be ready soon.
We have neither the time nor strength to help a straggler.
Let's be honest, Lin Qian's team...
is like a incompetent bunch.
Her skills and capabilities is rather worrying.
If it's really so hard for you two to communicate,
is there a better suggestion for the current circumstances?
I hope we can have a clearer job description.
All of my plans are in it,
including introductions of my team, the project and future planning.
A traditional craft like Xue Yan Twill is something...
that no one has ever done.
That is the biggest concern.
No one has ever walked down this path.
It's hard to tell whether it will bring a success.
Indeed, a new path can sometimes lead to success.
But that is too great a risk.
Risk and opportunity always co-exist.
But most investors...
prefer profit without risk.
As long as it makes money,
a little profit will become sizeable in time.
As for this project of yours,
it requires tremendous trusts from the investors.
Have you talked to Grace about this?
Grace told me the project poses great risk.
What you are having here is a investment that costs millions.
And we don't even know if it will be profitable.
To succeed in financing it, the biggest worry is that...
you don't know what are the edges you have.
So, what do you think my most substantial edges are?
You should have told me what your upper-hands are...
and written them into the proposal,
something that is irreplaceable.
I have some very loyal and capable business partners.
I think this proposal...
lacks something called technological barrier.
This is the upper-hand I mentioned just now.
I have never heard of talent barrier.
People come and go.
Do you really think they won't leave you one day?
That just shows you are inexperience in business world.
So, I came just like you asked.
What is your plan now?
You spoiled an antique that costs six millions.
Asking you to have a walk with me for one month...
- is less than enough for you. - What?
A month with you?
I am not the one that ruined it.
Whatever the case is, you are their partner after all.
You should pay for a little.
But one month is too long.
Half a month?
One week?
Fine, three days.
Deal.
So,
if Li Zhi Cheng knows about our relationship,
what would he think?
What relationship?
Please, mind your words.
Don't be absurd.
I thought after the Fashion Star Contest,
we are at least friends.
Ya Yi,
why is the draft changed so much?
All drafts from Y Fancy must be inspected by Amanda.
She changed a lot of things.
Making decisions on her own?
This is too much.
Amanda, I know you are preparing for Y Fancy's new seasonal designs.
But you made such a big change,
shouldn't you let me know beforehand?
Didn't you get the mail?
Don authorized me to represent him...
and the decide for the new seasonal designs.
I am correcting the mistakes. You should thank me.
You discarded all the Chinese elements.
This is the mistake?
Fancy is an international brand, we don't need niche designs.
Chinese elements are fashion when used by renowned designers.
But those are mere decorations.
Do you think such designs will become famous...
and popular among the people?
It's all hyped and gone.
Y Fancy has its own design concepts.
You shouldn't jump to a wild conclusion.
You don't have to understand Chinese culture,
but you must never judge it with a shallow mind.
Director Lin.
I am standing where I am...
because my career represent the decision from Fancy.
An inexperienced designer like yourself could come so far...
all because you are lucky.
Please, don't waste away your luck.
- What does that mean? - Don't you know?
Someone who uses her boss to get high ranks is nothing new to us.
- How could you say that? - Anyway,
if it wasn't for the support from Ai Da's president,
you have no right to lecture me as a designer.
Amanda, I want to be clear on something.
Your career has nothing to do with becoming a designer.
Everything job requires talents and hard work.
Besides,
I didn't become a designer because of Mr. Li.
If you have a grudge against me. that is between the two of us.
Don't involve the others.
The drafts of Y Fancy is the hard work from all members.
You should at least respect your partner.
Very well.
Now that you said it, I will just be honest with you.
I really think the design department is incapable of completing this task.
If I were you, I would review and reconsider...
if my own team is able to execute the job.