" Our Glamourous Time "
Episode 41
I read the proposal.
There is no problem in it.
But for the price,
I need more time to asses the production cost.
I look forward to see...
a satisfying price.
DP is in need of an instant production line
Wen Da is a massive firm that meets all of DP's needs.
I want you to know that...
I am not begging for your aid,
but you are the one that needs me.
I look forward for you update.
Peter.
I know your style.
But please don't overstep the baseline.
Perhaps I will keep playing along with you.
Today, you made me confront Ning Wei Kai head-on.
That was not a wise move.
There is a saying here.
It's called 'go along with local custom'.
Goodbye.
Qian.
How is the business at the outlet?
The business at the outlet?
Not bad.
The newer designs sold very well.
The thousand-Yuan clothes are the most popular.
Did anyone unusual come by?
Someone unusual?
A deity?
Or some kind of demon?
What do you mean someone unusual?
Why are you asking this?
Nothing, I was simply asking.
We made a deal with DP.
The lawyers are composing the contracts.
You sounded like you are worried.
Gu Yan Zhi told me that if I accept this deal,
Wen Da will need to hire hundreds of extra workers.
You are worried about this?
We laid off hundreds of employees before.
They don't have a job.
It's a good news for them to have job.
Yes, it's great.
So why are you worried?
Peter, the president of DP at China.
The information we can find are all bits and pieces.
We have no solid leads.
Not only do we not know the opponent,
we are clearly at a disadvantage here.
Do you have any countermeasures?
Just take care of Glamourous.
Leave the rest to me.
Let's play Bingo Crush.
Wipe away your worries.
Wipe away your wrinkles.
Wipe away your crow claws.
Mr. Li, a soldier indeed.
You are always so cautious.
Details decide the victor.
Wen Da is the first OEM in China...
that we worked with.
We will certainly work for a long term cooperation...
for both of our interests.
I hope so.
I heard DP is working with Li Zhi Cheng.
Wen Da is their OEM.
You are well-informed.
They are using Wen Da as OEM? Why didn't anyone tell me about it?
I even had to get the news from you.
I need to see Peter.
I am officially informing you...
that Wen Da is accelerating the production line.
We plan to release two higher-mid range items before the next season.
Both the outlets and online retailer of Si Mei Qi must cooperate.
I don't like your tone.
- I must talk to Peter. - You can talk to me.
You must understand, I am the CEO of Si Mei Qi.
I never deny that.
Me. Chen, please cooperate with DP's procedure.
Talk to me if there is any issue.
- How is the progress? - Everything went well.
The contract from DP was very strict.
But judging by the rate of production,
we should be able to deliver before the deadline.
- Hand me the design plan. - Okay.
What's wrong?
This is plagiarized from Lin Qian's shop.
How is this possible?
Why don't you give Lin Qian a call?
Ask her to send a photo for you and compare it.
I don't need to. I remember all the clothes in Glamourous,
whether it's the design or the clothes.
The only difference is the fabric.
It's a total copy.
Yan Zhi,
stop the production line of DP.
Right now.
Okay.
Mr. Gu, are we really going to stop?
Never.
Keep it going as usual.
As for Mr. Li,
I will talk to him. Keep this a secret.
Understood.
Qian Qian, I need to talk to you.
Ya Yi?
You bought all these, for me?
Let go.
I can give you a discount. I have the VIP card.
Discount? On these lousy clothes?
I won't even bother to look even if they are free!
This is ridiculous.
Why are you buying so many clothes?
Why would you care?
What's wrong with you this time?
These clothes are totally identical except for the fabrics.
There is no other difference at all.
This is clearly plagiarized copy.
See? I kept the receipt.
Keep it safe. These are all evidence.
I am pressing charges against them.
Keep it well.
Isn't this the dress you borrowed from me?
Right?
Well...
What's wrong?
There is something...
I have been keeping from you.
Actually, I didn't borrow the dress...
to attend a bachelor party.
I went on a date with Chen Zheng.
Who?
Chen Zheng?
The two of us...
are in a relationship lately.
But I will explain to you later.
I need to tell you about this.
He told me to wear something pretty that day.
He said it was a very special occasion.
So I borrowed this dress from you.
When we were on the ball,
president of DP for China region, Peter was there too.
Miss Ya Yi,
you look pretty, can I take a photo with you?
Thank you.
I...
You took it before I even agreed!
I didn't have the time to react.
But now that I see this dress, I realize that...
he was plagiarizing your dress.
DP? Peter?
As for your relationship with Chen Zheng,
I need a full explanation from you later.
I am taking a photo of this.
I need to inform Li Zhi Cheng.
You are right. We can't cease the production.
So I need you to talk to your brother.
Sure, I will help you out.
I support you on this.
I know he is doing this for Lin Qian.
But what he did will put Wen Da in trouble.
So we can't stop the production line.
Peter is no ordinary man.
We need to work together and prepare to confront him.
We can't let him do as he wishes to Si Mei Qi.
Yes, which is why we all sold our shares.
What?
You told me not to trust these foreigners.
But you are backing out now?
Yes, we did say that before.
How much did DP pay you?
Quite the handsome amount.
- Yes. - Not bad.
Mr. Li.
I told you to stop. Why are they still working?
You have no right to disobey me.
I ordered him not to stop.
Calm down. I can understand you anger.
But stopping the production line now is a breach of contract.
I am the deputy CEO, I must defend the interest of Wen Da.
If we stop now, we need to pay a huge amount for compensation.
Zhi Cheng, even if we stop the production line,
the issue with copyrights remains.
You two, come with me.
Look at the last disclaimer for exemption.
When the two companies are involved in law suits,
we remain the right to delay production,
until the law suit is resolved.
As soon as Lin Qian press charges against DP,
we will have the excuse to delay production.
There is no need for compensation.
We don't need to pay?
Of course, otherwise I wouldn't order them to stop.
Peter is a crafty man.
I asked the lawyers...
add on a remark for the disclaimer.
We don't have to pay for the compensation.
What about the newly employed workers?
Complete the other projects as fast as we can.
Assemble the project department.
Come up with a solution.
In short, we cannot allow DP to copy any work.
Let this be a blow to them.
Okay.
Brother, there are hundreds of workers.
The pay would be a great sum.
What do we do without the projects?
Let's wait for the solution.
Don't worry about it.
Have a seat.
Zhang, Lee.
You two are the elders of this company.
- I need you to be honest. - Mr. Chen.
You brought us into the company.
There is no need to doubt our loyalty.
So if I am leaving,
- will you come with me? - Of course.
We will follow you.
Good, I am glad to hear that.
Me. Chen.
What happened to the company?
I am telling you this privately.
DP is taking away Si Mei Qi's share.
But rest assured,
I will not tolerate with this.
Mr. Chen, we will be on your side.
All the subsidiary brands,
the revenues are declining.
DP's new subsidiary: Domini Di Pioggia...
has affect our business greatly.
Mr. Ning, I came at a bad timing.
Dismiss.
The sky remains blue outside.
As soon as I step inside, I can sense the storm coming.
The weather is always changing in this season.
But the pressure in your office...
is almost choking me.
President Zhu,
business comes and goes, that is a normal.
Besides,
the office is more than a place for jokes and laughters.
This is the battlefield for profits.
It's not your private playground.
Profit?
You are lecturing me about profit?
Ning Wei Kai, you really are looking to pick a fight.
Take a good look at the sales report for this month.
So, you came here just to make fun of me?
A single season of product line-up...
had you crushed to the ground.
A man will always pay for his own ruthlessness.
As for the loss of Xin Bao Rui,
we shall hold you responsible for it.
The loss of Xin Bao Rui is the loss of Zhu Corporation.
I will not run away from the responsibility I am due.
But I am curious.
DP is making money,
why are you still in a good mood?
Can you tell? I am smiling out of annoyance.
It's funny that my father was wrong about you.
This could have been avoided.
But now?
I bet Chen Zheng is now lying on...
a bed of money in his office.
I believe this defeat is only temporary.
Xin Bao Rui will turn the tide.
Fine.
Go to my father if you wish to explain.
Right.
The old man is quite upset about you lately.
Which is why...
you should not add more fuel to the fire.
Goodbye.
Li Zhi Cheng, listen to me.
Stopping the production line put the workers into disarray.
The representative are now waiting outside the office.
When are you coming back?
Appease the workers for now.
As for those who aim to cause riot,
follow the regulations and deal with them accordingly.
I will be right back.
Okay.
They are stopping the production line?
They were rushing the order not long ago.
Why are we stopping now?
Clam down, let's hear what the boss says.
How can we not worry?
The clothes from our cooperation with DP have some issues.
So, I am stopping the production line.
- You are stopping it? - Seriously?
- Why about our pay? - Why about the job
I understand your confusions and the worries.
You must be thinking about your jobs...
and your salary.
I give you my word.
The salary and bonuses will be given out as usual.
But what about our jobs?
Don't worry,
I won't lay off anyone of you.
I won't let you lose the jobs. I am here to solve the problem.
I am here to protect your legal rights.
I believe in Mr. Li.
- Me too. - I believe in Mr. Li.
- I trust Mr. Li. - We trust Mr. Li.
You are here.
Tell me something.
Do you remember when I first met Peter,
I was wearing a dress?
I remember.
That dress was from the Glamourous.
But the pattern was yet to come out.
It's only being showcased in the shop.
I thought the dress looked beautiful.
So I wore it to meet you,. But the point is,
this dress is being sold in DP's shop.
It's being sold in DP? What do you mean?
What does it mean? They are plagiarizing!
Back then, Peter took a photo of me.
Now, most of the main design in Glamourous...
are being sold in DP.
Mr. Chen, do you care to explain this?
I swear, I have no idea they were copying the design.
You are just the same bunch.
I am so sorry.
Actually, I was fooled by them as well.
DP is slowly absorbing the company shares.
I thought I can shake away the title of 'Forever Third Place'.
In the end,
I am losing my own company.
This may sound man,
but don't do something you are not capable of.
You always wanted to be above the others.
You can only blame yourself for this.
I am in a tough spot right now.
I lost the control over my company.
The life's work my father worked so hard on...
will soon be ruined by my own hands.
- You are crying? - No, I am not.
But why are you wearing the shades?
The light makes my eyes sore.
Is that so?
Your eyes are swollen like a walnut.
Sore eyes?
Fine, let's start eating.
Never mind, I am buying.
Let's turn the anger into appetite.
I rarely buy anyone a meal.
Waitress!
Is there anything on the menu that can cheer someone up?
I know.
There is a dish called...
'I borrowed the pretty dress just to meet you'.
What I said just now...
is that the dress was pretty.
That's why I borrowed it.
For what exactly?
To meet you.
That's right. It means that I hold...
a special place in your heart.
No, I must at least look good for the dinner party.
Besides, I can't simply wear anything...
for my gorgeous face.
Perhaps some featured delicacies? I can recommend it.
Never mind, let's have everything from the featured menu.
We don't know if it's good unless we try, right?
No! We will have something less pricey from the menu.
- I am paying. - Okay.
Go now.
Dusky Chen, what should I do?
No idea.
Do you have the proof?
We wouldn't come without one.
The release date of this dress at Glamourous is the proof.
We have the release date of this dress at your shops too.
We also have the design plan of your dress.
The two dress have the similarity of 95%.
How is this not plagiarizing?
Thousands of clothes are being made world-wide everyday.
Having the same design is normal.
The coincidence is very likely to happen.
Miss Lin,
you should know in fashion industry,
there is no such thing as plagiarism.
You never apply for a patent.
How am I supposed to plagiarize?
I told you.
We came with evidence.
And as we press charges,
your sales will be stopped as well.
All you want is a little money.
Some unknown designer opened up a shop,
and she can barely sell a hundred dress a year.
After we copied some of the designs,
she gets to sell thousands of dresses.
Once you press charges, the money we pay...
is more than the money you earn...
from selling the dress one by one over a year.
This is more than worth it for you.
Glamourous may be a small shop,
but we hold up to originality.
All the dresses we sold and the money we make are with pride.
DP is an international firm.
Do you succeeded by copying other's work?
If you keep on with this conduct,
I will make you pay dearly.
A lawsuit? No problem.
Wen Da will be backing up Glamourous as well.
We will defend her right.
Mr. Li.
I know you were a soldier.
But I don't mind waging war with you.
I must remind you.
All the war are fought with money.
Wen Da has but a little ammunitions,
it's hardly enough to save yourself.
To fight DP head-on,
DP can easily crush you to the ground.
There is a saying.
'Be killed and be reborn.'
We came without any fear for the consequences.
Although DP is much more powerful than Wen Da,
but here in China,
Wen Da is a renowned firm with good reputations.
We will defend her right...
until the very end.
Grace, what is Lisa up to this time?
She is so arrogant.
What are you worried about?
We will just deal with the problems.
We can improvise.
Right,
do you know that Wen Da terminated the contract with DP?
Really?
What I heard is that mid-range brand of DP...
copied the designs from Lin Qian's shop.
DP copied the designs?
This is no surprise.
DP made their fortune from copying.
But previously they only copied from international companies.
But now they are even copying Lin Qian's design?
That's right. That was more than plagiarizing.
It's a complete clone.
This trick is worse than being lowly.
It was so bad?
I can see why Li Zhi Cheng end the contract with them.
But the compensation for breach is no small amount.
That's right.
Let's hope Li Zhi Cheng can think this through.
Because the designs never got patented,
we can't tell for sure if it's plagiarizing.
Just like what Peter said. Even if we have all the proofs,
there is nothing we can do.
The best we can do is to bring a bad name to their brand.
But he doesn't care about this.
Qian, let's not get mad.
There is an exemption disclaimer on the contract.
Which means that we don't have to pay for breach of contract.
I didn't tell Peter about this...
because I want to gather more evidences.
Then, we will see if he is making any move.
But the designs I worked so hard on...
is being used by them.
I can't swallow this down.
Did you see the smirk on his face?
I am so angry!
Qian, I know you are upset.
But don't be.
I know when you designed the dress,
you stayed up all night and your eyes were all red.
These are your hard-work, your dream and everything you have.
I swear,
Wen Da will defend the right for Glamourous.
Trust me.
When we confronted him, we caught the by surprise.
We warned Peter...
Wen Da won't tolerate the plagiarizing of products from Glamourous.
And with this, we can tell that...
there are a lot of designs copied by DP on Wen Da's production line.
We must stop them.
Qian,
you actually helped me and Wen Da.
We learn to overcome the troubles in our life.
There will be sunshine after the heavy rain.
I believe all the bad things will be over.
Good news will soon be upon us.
Right?
I know you are cheering me up.
How is the investigation on DP's outlets?
The stocks at DP's outlets are not as much as they were.
And since we are the manufacturer,
there is nothing they can do.
They are in a tough spot.
Hello, Madam. Zhang?
Did the men from DP go to you?
They were here. Is there a problem?
I wish to know the situation with DP.
We haven't meet in a while. We should meet up sometime.
Just as I expected.
They contacted all the clothing factories in Linhai City.
Contact some of the factories we are close to.
Stop them from taking orders from DP?
I can't stop them from making money.
But inform them about the plagiarizing conducts of DP.
Tell them DP is now short on manufacturer.
Raise the price whatever they like.
Okay.
Why can't we make them pay?
Didn't you read the contract?
They added another disclaimer in the contract.
They can delay if we are in a lawsuit.
We can't make the pay for the breach.
If they stop now,
we have no stocks for the upcoming second batch of new outlets.
What are we supposed to sell now?
There are four factories capable of signing the manufacturer contract now.
- However... - What is it? Tell me!
They know Wen Da stopped the production line.
They raise the price because we are in urgent needs.
They don't intend to bow down.
The supply comes first.
Send me their quotations.
As long as we can afford it,
- sign it now. - Yes.
President, I am...
I hereby announce you are fired from DP!
Effective immediately! Get out!
Stay still.
Have a pose.
Great.
Okay, another pose.
Another close-up.
Good.
While you are thinking it over,
I am preparing myself for the better.
I am waiting for love to come to me.
All the photos you took are so good.
You know? All the good photos in my page...
are all your shots.
People are asking me who took the photos.
'Who is the photographer? What does he look like?'
Then, I uploaded your photo.
What did they say?
That is not important. The point is,
girls in the comment are showing off their husbands and boyfriends.
They look so sweet together.
So, I have been thinking about making an apps to show off boyfriends.
We will call it 'boyfriends'.
Jin Yuan.
I think this might...
be a good idea.
- You think so too? - Hear me out.
But I think that...
you should utilize the resources around you.
Such as the experienced and free consultant like me...
that worked in fashion industry for years.
Right? You have your brother to help you.
You have Wen Da to back you up.
My suggestion is...
for you to make an online procurement service.
This is much more practical than making the apps.
- I am... - Most importantly,
you are sure to make money.
I can make money from it?
So you will help me?
Yes.
DP plans to make advertisement through H Magazine.
And that would cost a fortune.
I was hoping to put Grace in charge. But she let me down.
We should join hands.
But it would be inconvenient because of who I am.
Are you taking this job or not?
- Of course I do, but... - Through this matter,
it will bolster your rank at the board.
Let's help each other.
Make sure the add in some soft advertisement.
- Negative featured interviews? - Yes.
But I heard Wen Da stopped the production.
Why bother for the advertising? You have nothing to sell.
In this world we live in,
Wen Da is not the only factory there is.
We found another new manufacturer.
Don't worry about it.
DP has secured a place in Linhai City.
Wen Da has no means to stop me.
I wish you good luck.
- Here. - Thank you.
How is it, Lisa?
How are you adjusting at the company?
Thank you, Mr. Wu. I am doing very well.
If I can find myself a boyfriend here,
I might even consider staying here if you want me to.
Please, Lisa.
You have the benefits from American headquarters.
That is not something a slowly degrading subsidiary like us...
is capable of.
There is a reason for the plummeting revenue.
We need to think in another way.
Then, everything will be a new beginning.
Do you mind enlightening me?
Or did the American headquarters...
have some other ideas?
We hope that the new mode...
is more than shared interest.
We wish for a closer cooperation during the operations.
We need to adopt a more western team-work from the headquarters.
That is one of the ways to make profits.
This is merely a suggestion.
After all, I am not the editor in chief.
However, when I was working for the Italian edition,
I was known as the most money-making editor in chief.
Lisa, you have plenty of successful experiences.
I believe you are confident in your choice.
Why don't we...
give it a try?
We can exchange some experiences.
Hello? Mr. Ning?
Did DP ask you to be their manufacturer?
I got their calls the day after you stopped the production.
But I refused them.
As for Chairman Zhu,
I spent quite some time to appease him.
He is a man with insight.
Either the way, we won't meddle with DP.
A kind reminder for you.
I had my men to investigate it.
Within the 500 metres radius of Xin Bao Rui's outlets,
there are some shop in renovation that are covered up.
This is just like when DP first came here.
I think they might be DP's high-mid range outlets.
Really?
Ever since Peter entered the Linhai City market,
I have been monitoring their movements.
There is nothing suspicious around Wen Da's shops.
I suggest you to take a look.
Better safe than sorry.
You owe me for this.
Goodbye.
Thank you.
Hello, Gao Lang?
Father.
We gave up the first opportunity to work with DP.
The second chance was so great but Ning Wei Kai gave it up!
Now? DP's new outlets are right next to Xin Bao Rui's flagship stores!
We are no match for them at all.
We should just be their retailer.
We just need to make the money.
Father.
I am not the same as Ning Wei Kai.
I am your son.
The loss of the company is my loss as well.
And Ning Wei Kai?
He fears losing the control over Xin Bao Rui.
That's why he refused DP's offer.
I think working with DP...
is the way to bring us the best interest.
Father, can you just say something?
Han Chong.
About the cooperation with DP,
I don't want you to mention it again.
I choose to...
put my trust in Ning Wei Kai.
Father! Who exactly is your son here?
You only see the gains in front of you.
You never plan for the future.
If we became DP's OEM,
Xin Bao Rui would have been lost to them already.
Fine, ever since I was a kid,
I am nothing but a worthless fool to you.
Qian,
watch this video.
Don't touch that!
What is this?
Why would you watch this?
My goodness! This is terrifying!
That is why we never let the guys touch any cosmetics.
It's a disaster.
Don't you think they may seem to hate it,
but deep down they feel happy?
What is it?
- What? - Come with me.
Why did you bring me to a barber shop?
You will know soon.
Have a seat.
Are you...
going to put make-up on me?