" Our Glamorous Time "
Episode 2
But I am curious, what is Grace's motive today?
My motive is not important.
What's important is,
you are enemies for all we know, but secretly befriending each other.
This can be jaw-dropping for a lot of people.
Grace, have a seat.
You mean we will break a lot of girls' hearts.
You are right.
Back then,
Wen Da was a great threat for you.
With Li Zhi Qian gone,
it's only normal that you would be celebrating.
Cheers to the two of you.
Cheers.
We are always busy, it's hard to spend any time together.
You are right.
The three giants of Linhai City fashion industry.
This chance is hard to come by.
The three giants?
It's a shame that Li Zhi Qian can't join us.
Do you really think his death was an accident?
We shouldn't mention such an unpleasant matter.
One less competitor.
You should be happy.
Li Zhi Qian may be my rival,
but he is also my friend.
Why would I be happy when my friend is dead?
Did the two of you really think of him as friend?
Grace, do you...
have some kind of misunderstanding against us?
It's just that...
his passing was too sudden.
No one would have expected this.
It's too hard for me to accept this reality.
We rarely get any chance to hang out together.
Let's not mention the unpleasant matters, okay?
Cheers.
All the subsidiaries under Wen Da are having negative growth.
Wen Da's financials have been in a mess.
The banks suspended our loan as well.
Even if we want to dismiss some of the employees,
we don't have enough money for the severance pay.
I will deal with the severance pay.
This subsidiary named Ai Da...
seems to be doing very well.
Ai Da is the company your brother formed before his passing.
It's a small company, the higher-ups never paid much attention to it.
Right.
The multinational HGC's inspection delegation...
will come to Linhai City tomorrow.
Wen Da must not show any flaw to them.
I got it.
Don't tell anyone I am back.
That includes my father and sister.
But Chairman Li and Jin Yuan are waiting for you.
Wen Da's crisis is not on the outside, but inside.
The problems lie within.
While staying low, I can see something I can't from the outside.
Yokota Incorporated offers us a very fine deal for the absorption.
But Iro Yokota is only interested in our production line,
the productivity and the workers.
It's not the brand of Wen Da itself.
If we agree to sell the company,
that means Wen Da will be gone for good.
Rather than being taken over and be an empty husk,
we should focus on cultivating the best designers of the world.
We can forge a new brand for the new Wen Da.
Do you realize your stubbornness...
will cost the one thousand employees their jobs?
Please, rest assured, if anything happens,
I will take full responsibility.
Jin Yuan, you are back.
The chairman has been waiting in his room.
I will be right there.
Father, I am back.
The board meeting was no big deal.
It's just a couple of incompetent fools playing a tantrum.
I got them under control.
Don't worry, nothing went wrong.
The daughter of Wen Da's chairman, Li Jin Yuan...
surprises everyone with her action on the board meeting.
The voting box was smashed.
The temper of the celebrity is truly a sight to behold.
Father, I was just trying to...
Good.
Good job.
Goo job indeed.
Can you tell me when did you meet...
that Prince Charming sitting over there?
Have a guess.
Childhood friends?
Do you like him? I can introduce him to you.
He is too handsome for me to handle.
Brother, you haven't told me why you are here.
Nice to meet you.
I am on a business trip, so I drop by to visit you.
Why are you so miserable?
Am I miserable?
No, I am not.
Brother, don't lecture me every time we meet.
You only get to see me once a year,
but you give me a lecture every time.
Do you know how hard it is to run a business?
Come with me to America. Perhaps it's not too late.
I am facing the challenges that all entrepreneurs would eventually have.
What you should do now...
is to go back to school and further your study.
- Then, you will join the top... - I don't want to be you.
Go ahead if you want.
I have my own goal to complete.
Such as?
I want to be the Christian Dior of China.
I want to create China's very own premium brand.
- Yes. - Please don't mar the name of Dior.
Christian Dior? Or do you mean this little shop you have?
Christian Dior insisted to open his own business.
Don't look down on our online shop.
We are doing very well.
All of our pre-orders are sold-out.
All the customers that received our goods gave a five stars rating.
Our shop now has many loyal and regular customers.
Yes, she is right.
The customers you mentioned are...
the girls from tier two and three cities...
who are too petty over a few coins of shipping fees.
Customers are all equal.
Sure, but business is business.
When the customers you are having are the likes of them,
your designs will be swayed as well.
But if you are the designer of the renowned brands,
your customers will be the most classy group of people on Earth.
They will help you.
They will make your designs better.
One of my clients...
is a designer for a top of the line brand.
He is looking for assistant.
After my work is done here, come with me to America.
Go to the interview.
It's a deal.
Are you hungry? Anything you want for lunch?
- Anything. - I am not eating.
My schedule is full too.
I have a lot of business matters to deal with.
I don't have the time to join you on lunch.
Go back if there is nothing else.
According to our investigation, your brother was drowned.
The autopsy shows that alcohol content is very high.
We are leaning to believe this is an accident.
The victim was drunk-driving and crashed into the river.
My brother never touched any alcohol.
But the car we got from the river was never tempered with.
Autopsy shows no sign of any poison present in Li Zhi Qian.
All that we got is the alcohol content.
Could someone have forced him to drink?
Not very likely.
If someone forced him to,
the victim would resist while he was still conscious.
Even if someone was threatening him, there would be other signs too.
Yet, the autopsy shows nothing.
Any clue from my brother's phone?
We found his phone.
But because of water damage, the phone is no longer functional.
We are trying to recover the data.
Is there any footage of the accident?
The location of accident was too remote.
There was no camera. But the street cameras shows that...
your brother was driving safely all the way there.
When I caused any trouble as a kid,
he was the one that shielded me.
He was the one that cleaned up my mess.
He was bold, but very mindful.
He had discipline.
He took care of himself.
I can related to your feelings.
But I am sure you haven't seen each other in a long time.
People change.
If he had changed, this wouldn't have been the outcome.
I hope the police can keep investigating.
I don't believe this is an accident.
- Sure. - Thank you.
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Hello?
Hello? I have a bad news for you.
The overall ratings are out.
There are complaints all over the place.
Our ratings is plummeting!
Did you get in touch with your friend?
- No. - Seriously?
Let's just touch the wood for now.
But what if your friend scammed us?
Is it possible that...
we just ship out all the goods as usual?
Ship out as usual?
No!
If we ship out as usual, there won't be time to remake the clothes.
Say, if there are customers like me who are sloppy,
and they didn't notice anything while paying and writing the ratings,
- everything will be fine. - No.
The colours are falling off, those are not qualified products.
Listen, I counted the total sales.
We pre-sold 217 clothes for the Autumn Series.
We shipped out 100 of them.
If we were to pay the refund, that would be RMB 59, 990.
We don't have the money to meet the needs.
No, if the products got into the market,
the name of our shop will be ruined. No, we can't risk it.
Mr. Chen, we checked.
Zhi Cheng is not around, he went to the police station.
It's a shame that he is not around.
If he is here, perhaps we can have a little chat.
Make it quick. Use the trump card.
Yes.
Old man, go on. You are up now.
Li Zhi Cheng, when will you be here?
I am here, stay inside for now.
I will handle this situation.
There is a whole mob down there, are you sure?
Someone must have orchestrated this plot.
And I love to ruin a good play.
- Is it ready? - Yes.
There is something with these two.
What's wrong with them?
They just got the script and they peek at it once every minute.
They didn't even memorize it.
I will let Antelope handle this.
These are all minor characters.
The best part is yet to come.
They are waiting for the right moment.
Where are the delegations?
Today is a special day for the fashion industry of Linhai City.
The inspection delegations are invited by Ministry of Commerce...
to Linhai City for the cooperation intent.
Right behind me is the first stop of the delegations.
It's also the leader of the fashion business, the Xin Bao Rui Group.
It seems like they reached an agreement on the cooperation intent.
Mr. Chen, the delegations have left Xin Bao Rui.
They are heading this way.
It's show time for the old man.
Okay.
- Hello? - Mr. Chen, you...
You have to make sure I will be safe.
Don't worry, I don't want any casualty either.
Okay.
I will give it all I have.
Sir, may I ask,
where is the office of Mr. Ding the supervisor?
That way, on the fifth floor.
Thank you.
- What is going on? - It's nothing.
Okay.
Hello, may I ask,
is Ding Fei the supervisor here?
Mr. Ding? Ding Fei?
He just resigned.
He resigned?
What? He messed up my orders.
I am returning the goods to him.
Order?
Wen Da never takes any order with small amounts.
This the illegal deal Mr. Ding made under the table.
Your feud with him has nothing to do with Wen Da.
You should go to him in person.
If you must, you can press charges against him.
Someone entered.
Keep an eye on the monitor. I'll check it out.
Okay.
Hello? Mr. Ding?
You are finally answering my call.
What do you want? You've been calling non-stop.
I heard you resigned.
Yes, Wen Da is collapsing.
I need to find a way out of there.
But there is something wrong with the clothes you sent me.
I shipped those clothes before I resigned.
But the fabric is not the same as the sample I sent.
Wen Da is in a mess.
You should be glad to even get your orders.
I don't care how Wen Da is doing. You took the order.
You have to take responsibility.
Tell me, how am I supposed to solve this?
Listen closely, you are not the only person in trouble.
Goodbye!
Hello? Hey!
Scoundrel!
What was that all about?
Mind your own business.
Stop.
Do you work at Wen Da?
Do you?
Yes.
Good.
I am looking for the supervisor, Ding Fei.
He scammed me, what am I supposed to do now?
Tell me, how did he scam you?
Sure, I don't mind telling you.
Mr. Ding took my order using the name of Wen Da.
The deal was to cover everything from material to products.
The contract clearly said what kind of fabric I want.
But he cheeped out by changing the fabric.
He denies any responsibility. He is even running away.
Who is going to make up for my loss?
Perhaps you misunderstood.
Wen Da has no needs for shady profit.
I am telling the truth. See for yourself.
Come over here.
This is the sample I gave him.
This is the end product Wen Da delivered.
The thread count I wanted was 120.
What you delivered are all 160.
Doesn't the higher thread count make the price higher?
Perhaps we ran out of stocks.
That's why he replaced it with better fabric.
You didn't lose much either.
Are you new to this field?
- I am indeed. - I see.
Listen, the fabric with higher thread count...
may feel softer on the touch and more comfortable,
but it is more prone to wrinkles.
It's more easily pleated.
These are all summer clothes.
If we use fabric with 160 thread counts,
the clothes will become all sticky when we sweat.
Most importantly, the colour are falling off!
Higher price doesn't make it better.
It must meet the needs.
I don't even want the fabric he gave.
- You know well about fabrics. - Well, just some personal interest.
Fabric specialist?
Fabric specialist only works in fabric manufacturers.
I am a designer.
Coincidently, I know about fabric.
Fabric is the core of the design, okay?
Forget it, you don't seem to get it.
I am done talking to you.
We are not going to the office.
Head to H Magazine headquarters.
Sure.
How much was the amount on the contract?
It costs RMB 50, 000.
But, these fabrics...
Do you still need these?
If you can give the fabrics to me,
I will lower it RMB 20, 000.
Deal.
Add me on We Chat. I will wire you the money.
Are you sure you can make the deal? You are not the boss.
But my words should prove to be useful.
- You are giving me the money? - Yes.
I can have these fabrics?
Your boss will give them to me?
Sure.
I think you are a nice person.
- Rights for the workers! - Rights for the workers!
Say no to mandatory severance!
- Say no to mandatory severance! - There is someone on the roof!
He is going to jump off the roof!
Securities! Where are the securities?
Quick! There is trouble at the rooftop!
Security manager?
Give me the account and wire the money!
Don't jump! No!
It's Old Man Shen! Don't jump!
Don't do it!
I told you I want the banner to be flashy and eye catching!
The words are too small to be caught on camera!
What are you saving the money for? For you funeral?
My apologies, Mr. Chen. It won't happen again.
That old man!
- You know him? - We met at the elevator.
He was on the phone.
He said something about wanting Mr. Chen to ensure his safety.
Is he really jumping off?
Monkey, check the database of the dismissed workers.
Identify the old man.
The coffee here is nice.
It looks like you really are an all-rounder.
Even your coffee is professionally brewed.
I learned it from you.
I don't know much about the coffee.
What I mean is,
I learn to be an all-rounder from you.
You own a great company. But you are also a director.
You seem to be in a mood for riddle today.
The riddle is too hard to guess, even for me.
So,
it's not just a simple cup of coffee, is it?
Of course it's not that simple.
I invited you here to have a cup of coffee with me...
and enjoy the great show you directed.
Mr. Chen, the delegations are here.
Take out the prop for the climax.
Sure.
I will cast the marvellous show from my phone.
Look! Isn't that Old Man Shen?
Why is he so desperate?
What is he doing up there?
I spent half of my life working for Wen Da.
And my wife did the same too.
She worked for years in Wen Da.
She became paralysed after the accident in the workshop.
She spent eight years bed-ridden.
Even until now, she has to rely on medications to support her life.
We didn't get the severance pay.
They are pushing my whole family to a dead end!
- It's not worth it for Wen Da! - Yes!
- Don't do anything foolish! - It's not worth it.
Leaders of Wen Da, come out and show yourself!
Come out!
Sir!
Sir, let's talk this through.
Don't come any closer.
Sir, calm down.
Don't stand up there, it's too dangerous.
I am...
I am just like you, I am a victim of Wen Da.
I opened an online shop to sell my own clothes.
I finally a manufacturer for my product,
but I was scammed by Wen Da.
Miss, this is none of your business.
It's not my business, I am trying to understand your pain.
Don't stand at the ledge, come down here.
Sir!
Stop right there or I will jump!
Don't come any closer.
Do you think killing yourself can solve anything?
The faulty air mattress won't be enough to ensure your safety.
Just come down here.
What if he really jumps?
Shen Guo Qiang, are you out of your mind?
You are leaving your whole family behind?
Why are you doing this?
Am I not treating you nice enough?
How could you go up there to end you life!
How could you do this to me!
Didn't he say his wife was paralysed?
Darling, I am not really trying to kill myself.
I just wanted to make some money.
You deserve this!
You worthless fool!
Is it worth it for you?
Did you lose the money to gambling again?
Money is driving you crazy!
Who gave you this stupid idea?
Come down here! Don't make the workers look bad!
But...
Don't move!
Help! Save me! I don't want to die!
Li Zhi Cheng, pick up the phone!
Don't move, I won't let go.
Help!
You are so heavy!
Pull him up!
Get him up!
Pull him up!
Auntie!
My goodness.
I never wanted to die.
Thank you. Thank you for saving me.
I am deeply grateful.
Keep your eye on him. Make sure he stays still.
Yan Zhi, come with me.
What?
Is he your boss?
Didn't you...
Yes.
He is our security manager.
I have never seen a security working so hard before.
What a remarkable play.
He is finally saved.
It looks like someone is behind the commotion.
I have works to do. I have to go now.
Mr. Ning! No, I mean Director Ning.
You directed such a nice play,
don't you want to share your thoughts with the audience?
What do you mean?
How is this my doing?
You were having dessert with Chen Zheng that day.
Isn't this the play you were talking about?
You must have misunderstood.
We were only having a casual conversation that day.
It's not as convoluting as you thought.
What has Wen Da ever done to offend you?
It's nothing about being offended.
On the market we are in, Wen Da, Xin Bao Rui and Si Mei Qi...
are all rival to one another.
Having a righteous competition is only normal.
A normal business rivalry...
turned into such a despicable ploy?
And someone was put in harm's way because of your so-called rivalry.
Don't deny that you know about this.
Grace.
I have always respected you.
But please, mind your language.
I am a businessman.
I value my name and reputation.
Do not accuse me of such ill-doings.
Mr. Ning, there is no need to be upset.
The more upset you feel, the more guilty you are.
You seem to be the one who is upset.
Are you telling me that from now on,
you choose to side with Wen Da?
What do you think?
Very well.
Let the game of riddle end here.
I have work to do.
- I take my leave now. - Goodbye.
Mr. Chen.
- Bad news. - What is it?
Shen Guo Qiang was rescued.
After all the troubles,
this is nothing but a waste of time.
Let's go back.
Mr. Chen, you should leave now.
I will clean up the mess.
All the workers that fought along side with Wen Da,
I am sure you know very well about the situation in Wen Da.
Dismissing some of the workers was our only option.
As for the severance pay, do not worry.
Wen Da will not let you down.
If you have any doubts against the severance pay,
or do you have any dissatisfaction, you may take legal action...
and apply for labour arbitration.
But we hope you won't be gulled...
and put your own life in danger.
I am the deputy CEO, Gu Yan Zhi.
I hope that with the whole company at stake,
we can understand one another.
Today, I promise you.
Wen Da will not run away from any responsibility.
My friends, what happened today...
was indeed out of our expectation.
But luckily, this man over here came to the rescue.
I believe we can all trust the deputy CEO.
Let's end it for today, okay?
Dismiss.
Welcome the delegations.
Sorry.
Wasp, where is the girl from earlier?
She just walked out of the front gate.
Brother, isn't that the girl?
She is the one that stopped the old man.
Get armed, let's go.
What are you doing? What do you want?
Get her!
Who are you?
We just want to make sure you will think of us...
when you look into the mirror.
I glad you haven't gone far. I need to talk to you.
Shut it and save me!
Kid, stay out of this.
You are just another pushover.
But someone just said I was too heavy.
Die! Kill him!
I checked, Wen Da's contract wasn't with you.
Ding Fei signed the illegal contract on his own.
Stop talking and stay focus.
Die!
But you did help Wen Da.
So the payment I told you about is still in effect.
You gave me your word.
I will send all the faulty clothes back to Wen Da.
Give me the address, I will send you the fabrics.
Stay away, come any closer and I will...
A word of advice, take your friends to a hospital.
They will be crippled for good if it's too late.
My car.
Send it to the workshop. Wen Da will pay for it.
I will deal with Mr. Chen later.
Come on, I will give you a ride. You can't get a taxi here.
Add me on We Chat, it'll be easier to send you the order.
The workers are finally calmed.
This the report after we paid all the severance pay.
About the incident just now,
we didn't show too much flaws in front of the delegations.
But before they are here,
they signed the intention of cooperation with Xin Bao Rui.
Thy came here just have a look.
Well?
When are you going to show yourself to the world?
The time isn't right yet.
What about the phone number I asked you to investigate?
That was the number of H Magazine's editor in chief, Grace.
Did we worked with her before?
She was very close with your late brother.
She is the mover and shaker of fashion industry.
How did you get her number?
And that was her private number.
Before the incident with the old man,
she notified me through text.
How did she know about this?
It's a secret for now.
But you'll know soon enough.
Another of your cliffhanger?
We will meet at our usual place.
See you there.
You are never late.
It looks like today is an exception.
I have been waiting for you at the restaurant.
The victim was the CEO of Wen Da Corporation, Li Zhi Qian.
Up next, our detailed report on the news.
The warning I got about the mobbing,
did you send it?
It didn't take you too long to find me.
Why did you help me?
This is the spot where your brother died.
Who is he to you?
My apologies. I am sorry for the trouble.
Hello, excuse me, miss.
Our shop was...
Are you insane? How could you say that?
I told you I am sorry. I told you we will...
Hello?
Yes.