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Our Glamorous TIme
Episode 41
I've read this proposal.
It looks ok. However, about the pricing,
I need more time to calculate the cost.
I hope to see a price that has been thought through.
DP needs a production line that can start working immediately.
Wenda is a big company that satisfies all of your requests.
I want you to understand that
I am not the one begging. You are one who needs me.
Looking forward to hear from you.
Peter,
I know your style.
Although don't touch my boundary,
I can keep playing with you.
You having me and Ning Weikai fighting over you here today
is not a smart move.
We have a saying, it's means "when in Rome, do what Romans do".
Good day.
Qian, how is your business?
Business is ok.
The new designs are quite popular.
Thousand Dollar Custom is the most popular.
Have any odd people showed up?
Odd people?
Gods? Or monsters?
What do you mean by odd people.
Nothing. Just curious.
We are currently taking to DP about collaboration.
Our legal department is studying the contract.
It sounds like you are worried about something.
Gu Yanzhi told me that if you get DP's project,
Wenda needs to hire another couple of hundreds of people.
Are you worrying about that?
Didn't Wenda let go of a couple of hundreds staff? They don't have jobs.
Now that they can work, it would be nice.
Yeah, it would be nice. What are you worrying about then?
Pete, the branch executive of DP China.
The information we've found are just some irrelevant pieces.
Nothing useful.
Not only that we don't know much about who we are dealing with,
but also they know a lot about us.
Do you have a plan for it?
Just worry about your Qingcheng. Let me worry about the rest.
Then come play Bingo with me.
Erase your worries.
Erase your wrinkles on your forehead and your eyes.
(First party, Second Party, Date)
(Wenda Signing Ceremony)
You are such a military man.
So detailed oriented.
Details make the success.
Wenda is the first OEM we signed
in the Chinese market.
We are aiming at long-term collaborations, of course.
I hope so.
(Wenda Signing Ceremony)
I've heard that DP signed with Li Zhicheng, and had Wenda to be the OEM.
You are fast.
Why did no one tell me about having Wenda to be the OEM?
I had to find out about it from others.
I need to see Peter.
Ok, I am now officially informing you that Wenda is now starting mass production.
We are planning on put out two lines of mid-market product before the next season.
Si Mei Qi will need to work on the e-commerce and retail for it.
I am not used to be talked to like this by you. I need to speak to Peter.
Talking to me is just the same.
You need to know that I am the CEO of Si Mei Qi.
I am not denying it.
President Chen, please cooperate with DP's work.
If you have any question, just come find me directly.
D.P Group.
How is the progress?
Very smoothly. Even though the contract with DP is strict,
but with our speed,
we should be able to deliver on time.
Bring me the design drafts.
Ok.
What happend?
This dress is copying Lin Qian's design.
How is that possible?
How about having Lin Qian send a picture to you, and then compare?
No need. I know every single design of Qingcheng's. No matter they are the final product or the drafts.
The only differences are the material and the details. It's plain copying.
Yanzhi, stop all production line. Now.
Ok.
Principle Gu, are we really stopping?
Definitely not. Just keep working.
What about Principle Li?
I will talk to him. Don't tell anyone about it.
Understood.
[ DP Group ]
Sister Qian, I need to tell you something.
(New Design)
Yayi! You are bought so much stuff.
Give them back! Let go!
I can give you a discount. I have the VIP card.
Discount? That garbage?
I don't even want them for free. Discount? What a joke.
Then why are you buying?
None of your business.
What happened to you again?
Other than the material, there is almost no differences
between these two.
They are copying!
Look, I still have the receipt.
Keep it. These are the proof. I will sue them.
I will keep them.
Isn't it the dress you borrowed from me the other day?
Right?
That...
What's up?
There is a thing I've never told you.
I didn't borrow this dress for the bachelor's party.
It was for dinner with Chen Zheng.
Who? Chen Zheng?
Us two have been dating.
I will tell you later about that. I have to say something else right now.
He told me to dress up that day.
He said it was for something important.
That's why I borrowed it.
The branch executive of DP China, Peter, was also there.
Miss Yayi, you are very pretty.
Can I take a picture of you?
Thanks.
I didn't even agree to it.
I didn't think much of it.
But now that I realized that
he was copying your design.
DP...Peter.
You need to explain to me about your dating situation with Chen Zheng.
I need to take a picture of it and tell Li Zhicheng.
You did the right thing. The production line should not be stopped right now.
So you will have to talk to your brother for me.
Don't worry. I will definitely help you. I am on your side.
I know that he is trying to be good to Lin Qian.
But if he really pull the plug, Wenda will be in trouble.
So we can't stop the production.
Peter is mysterious.
So we need to unite and be prepared.
We can't let me hurt Si Mei Qi.
That's right, that's why we sold our shares.
What? You were the one told me not to believe these Yankees.
And you guys are the ones who are running away from it?
Yup, we did say that.
How much did DP offer you?
-A lot actually. Right? -Right.
Didn't I say stop the production? Why are they still making?
Who gave you the right to continue the production?
I did.
You need to calm down. I understand your anger.
If we stop the production right now, we will breach the contract.
I am the vice president of Wenda, so I have to concern about Wenda.
If we stop, we will have to pay a huge penalty fee.
If we stop production right now, we still can't fix the infringement.
You two, come with me.
Look at the last line of the exception clause.
Once there is legal conflict between the two parties,
the second party can delay the delivery,
until the conflict is settled.
As long as Lin Qian is suing DP, we will have the excuse of delaying delivery.
So we don't have to pay for the penalty.
We really don't have to do that?
Of course, or else how dare I stop the production?
Peter is very sneaky, so I had our lawyer adding this clause.
So we don't have to pay the penalty. What about the workers we just hired?
Have them go work on other projects as soon as possible.
Go gather the project managers and come up with plans.
We can't have DP copying others, which would be a warning for them.
Ok.
Brother, there are hundreds of workers'
salaries.
What do we do if we don't have enough projects?
Let's wait for the plan first. Don't worry.
Sit.
Zhang and Li,
you are the elders of our company.
You need to tell me the truth.
President Chen, you hired us,
you don't have to doubt our loyalty.
What if I walk.
-Will you follow me? -Of course.
Happily.
That's good. I feel much better with your confirmation.
Principle Chen, what is actually happening with our company?
I am only telling you guys in private.
DP is eating up Si Mei Qi's shares.
But don't worry, I will not let them do that.
Principle Chen, we are on your side.
Why are the sales of our brands getting worse and worse?
DP's new brand, Sunny Rain,
is hurting our sales.
Hi, President Ning, is it a bad time?
Let's catch up later.
Why is it so bright outside,
but so cloudy inside?
This is the time of the season when weathers change a lot.
But your office
is so suffocating.
Jr. President Zhu, sales has its ups and downs.
Offices are not the place where you will hear singing and laughter.
This is the battlefield for profit, not your private playground.
Profit? You talk about profit with me?
Ning Weikai, how dare you mentioning it?
Look at the report of this month.
So you are here to scold me today?
DP's first season product has already torn you to pieces.
People have to pay for their mistakes from time to time.
And the Xin Bao Rui's loss,
would just have you to compensate.
Xin Bao Rui's loss is Zhu's Corps's loss.
I am not running away from my responsibilities.
But I am curious about that now DP is making money,
why are you smiling?
Can't you see that it's a helpless laugh?
I am laughing about my father overestimating you.
But now,
guess if Chen Zheng is lying down in his office counting money
with a smile on his face?
I believe that this loss is only temporary.
Xin Bao Rui's situation will turn back.
Ok ok ok.
There is nothing to explain to me. Just say that to my dad.
Right,
my dad has been very disappointed in you lately.
So you...should hold off your speech.
Bye-bye.
Li Zhicheng,
you are in so much trouble right now. The workers are not happy about stoping production.
The staff representative is waiting for me outside right now.
-When are you coming back? -Try your best to comfort them.
But don't let ones who have bad intentions get away.
I will be back soon.
Ok.
They stopped production the moment we are hired.
They were in a rush a couple of day ago, why are they stopping all of sudden?
Don't be too worried. Let's hear what the boss have to say.
Why can't we be worried?
There is a problem with the clothes we made for DP.
So I am announcing to stop the production.
For real? What about our pay?
I understand your confusions and worries. You must be thinking: what about my job?
What about my paycheck? I, Li Zhicheng, promise you,
you will get your pay and bonus.
What about our jobs?
Don't worry.
I am not firing anyone. None of you will lose your job.
I am here to fix the problems and promising your rights.
We believe in you.
-Us, too. -Me, too.
We believe in you.
You are here.
I need to ask you something. Do you remember the first time
meeting Peter, I was wearing a dress?
Yeah.
The dress was from Qingcheng.
We didn't have the plate yet,
nor did we sold any of this model.
I borrowed it because it was pretty, so I wore it to meet you.
But the point is that this dress is now in DP's store.
In DP's store? What do you mean?
What did I mean? This is copying!
Peter took a picture of me before we left.
Now that the featured pieces in Qingcheng are in DP stores.
Can you explain to me, Mr Chen?
I sware, I did not know about them copying.
You guys are counting money together anyways.
I am sorry.
I actually got played by DP as well.
Our company shares are been eaten by DP bit by bit.
We were trying to change our fate as only the subordinate character,
but now...we are even losing our own territories.
I probably shouldn't say this,
if you can't do the job, don't take it.
You always want to be the one in control.
Now who do you blame?
I am also in a bad position.
Our company has lost its dominating share percentage.
The company my father worked hard for
is going to be ruined in my hands.
Are you crying?
Says who?
Why are you wearing sunglasses?
My eyes are sensitive to the bright lately.
Really?
They are as big as walnuts.
Afraid of the bright...
Nevermind, let's eat.
It's ok. My treat.
Let's turn our anger into appetite, alright?
I don't buy people food often.
Waiter!
Is there any dishes here that make people happy?
I know.
There is one call "In Order To Meet You
I Especially Borrowed a Pretty Little Dress".
My word was "I think the dress was pretty
so I borrowed it".
For what?
To meet you.
That's right.
It means that I still mean a lot to you.
Not true, I had to match with the fancy food.
Also,
if I just wore whatever, it wouldn't match my pretty face.
Would you like the chef special?
It's ok. We will just have all the chef special there is.
We wouldn't know if they are good or not without tasting them anyways.
No no no no. Just get something cheap.
I am the one paying.
Go ahead.
What should I do?
I don't know.
Do you have evidence?
We wouldn't be here if we don't have it.
The date of Qingcheng put this piece on the market is the evidence.
Your company has a specific date for when your product sgo on the market.
And the design of your product,
and my design have more than 95% of the similarities.
If it is not copying, then what is it?
The whole world produce more than ten thousands pieces of clothes.
It's normal to have coincidences. It's not impossible.
Designer Lin,
you should know that the fashion industry doesn't believe in infringement.
You don't even have a design patent. Why am I the one copying?
I just said that we have evidences.
Also us suing you
will stop your production.
You just want some money.
Some designers start their own little businesses
that can't even sell 100 pieces.
Once we copy it,
they can finally sell more than ten thousands.
And once they sue us,
they make a lot more money from the penalty
than selling their own pieces.
Aren't you the one making money?
Even though Qingchen is a small brand, but we insist on have our original designs.
Every piece we sell and every cent we make are dignified.
DP is an international corporation.
Was it built by copying others?
If you insist your behavior,
you will pay for it.
I can see you in court.
Wenda will help Qingcheng
to protect their rights.
President Li,
I know that you are a military guy, but I don't mind fighting against you.
I just want to remind you that money is what backs up the wars.
Wenda has limited resources.
It's even difficult for it to survive.
If it really fights against DP,
DP can send Wenda to hell easily.
We have a saying,
which means one can resurrect after forced to the dead end.
If we really care about the consequences, we wouldn't be here.
Even though DP is more capable than Wenda,
Wenda is still a
respectful business with good reputation in China.
We will definitely fight this war
until the very end.
Sis, what is this Lisa person doing? How dare she!
What are you worrying about?
We just deal with whatever that comes.
By the way,
do you know about Wenda broke off the contract with DP?
Really?
What I heard was
the designs of DP's mid-market product was plagiarizing the designs of Lin Qian's Qingcheng.
DP plagiarizing?
It's actually not a surprise. DP was built with plagiarizing others.
It's just that it was copying major brands.
And now it even is copying Lin Qian's design.
Yeah, not only did they plagiarize,
they copied it completely.
It was such a garbage move.
That's too much.
No wonder Li Zhicheng broke off the contract.
But the penalty is not a small amount.
Yeah.
I hope Li Zhicheng can think through it.
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Fashion design can't have a clear line between plagiarizing and referencing,
because no one applies design patents for the designs.
Just like what Peter said, no matter how many evidences we have,
we still can't do anything to him.
The most we can do is to influence his reputation,
but he doesn't care about it at all.
Qian, don't be angry.
DP and Wenda have exception clauses in the contract,
which means that we don't need to pay for the penalty.
The reason of me not telling Peter is that
I want to collect more evidence,
and then see what he can do.
But seeing him using
the design I worked hard coming up with,
it is hard to live with.
Look how arrogant he was!
I am so angry.
Qian, I know that you feel bad.
Don't be sad.
I know that you worked overnight
to design those dresses.
They are your tears, sweat and dreams.
I sware,
Wenda will definitely protect Qingcheng's right.
You need to trust me.
This visit warned him
so he knows
Wenda and Qingcheng's zero-tolerance attitude towards plagiarizing.
Also, through this incident,
we know that Wenda produced many plagiarized product from DP.
We need to stop at once.
Qian, you helped me and Wenda.
People go through lives by conquering obstacles.
What goes around, comes around.
I believe that the bad times will be over.
And good things are coming.
I know that you are comforting me.
How's the progress on the research I asked you to do on DP stores?
Their retail stores don't have as many stuff in stock as before.
Also, since we are the suppliers,
he can't do anything. It's really awkward.
Hello, President Zhang, did people from DP visit your factory?
They did. Is there anything wrong, President Li?
I want to know about DP.
We haven't seen each other for a while. Let's meet some time.
It's exactly as I thought.
They contacted the factories around Lin Hai.
Call the manufacturers we have good relationships with.
And tell them not to take DP's project?
I can't stop other people from making money.
But you have to tell them the truth.
And also tell them that DP
really needs suppliers, so they can raise their prices.
Understood.
Why can't we ask them to pay the penalty?
DIdn't you read the contract?
Because they added a clause in the contract.
Saying if there is any legal conflict, they can delay the delivery.
So we can't ask them to pay.
Wenda stopping production right when
our second batch of retail stores is about to open!
Are we going to sell plain air then?
Linhai has 4 manufacturers who can sign the production contract immediately,
but....
But what? Speak!
They all know that Wenda has stopped the production and us really need manufacturers,
so they raised their prices aggressively.
Having supply is the most important.
Send me their offers.
As long as we can accept it, sign immediately!
Understood.
President, I...
I am announcing DP Corp is now firing you. Effective now!
Get out!!!
Don't move.
Make a pose.
Switch.
♫You can't hide from my sight♫
Let's have a closeup.
Good.
♫While you are considering, I can go prepare to be better♫
♫Waiting for love to come♫
The photos you took of me are really great.
Do you know that my prettiest photos on social media are all shot by you?
Many people asked me who took my photos.
Who the photographer is and how does he looks like?
Subsequently, I released your photo.
What did those people say then?
This is not important. Do you know what's important?
So there are many girls start to show off their boyfriends and husbands.
All kinds of showing off. Super cute.
So I want to make an app that is designated for showing of boyfriends.
It's called "Show Off Maniac".
Jinyuan, I think your idea
is great.
You think so too, right?
Let me finish talking. But I think that,
you should use your own information.
Such as me, the free consultant who
went through almost everything in the fashion industry after all these years.
Also, you have your older brother and also the strong backing of Wenda.
My advice is that,
You can make a shopping agency.
I will be more practical than "Show Off Maniac".
What's more important is that you will definitely make big bucks.
I will definitely make big bucks?
Hep me then.
DP Corp has decided to advertise with H Corp.
Moreover, the cost for the advertising is a huge amount.
Initially, I wanted Grace to take charge but she disappointed me.
Let's work together.
But it's not convenient with my position.
Do you want take it or not?
- Of course, I want to... - By making use of this,
it can help you to be promoted during the board's meeting.
If you help me, I will help you.
Just put on some ads on the next issue.
Exclusive ads on the front cover?
That's right.
But I heard that Wenda has stopped work.
What advertising are you still doing? Would there still be any clothes to sell?
Wenda is not the only fashion company in this world.
I have found a new manufacturer. Don't worry.
DP has made itself in Linhai.
Wenda won't be able to stop me.
I wish you good luck then.
Here.
Thank you.
So how, Lisa? You have been with the company for a few days? Are you used to it?
Thank you, Chairman Wu, for your concerns. I'm used to it.
If I can find a boyfriend,
and even if you want me to remain in China, I will consider it.
Lisa, you are joking.
How could a small branch who is losing business
like us, compare to
the high compensating position in the US?
There is a reason for losing business.
As soon as you change the perspective.
Everything is a new beginning.
What's your advise, Lisa?
Or in other words, does the US headquarter
Do you have any other ideas?
I hope that the new model not only share profit,
but also creates a smoother cooperation.
With tighter communication with the headquarters, and more westernized content,
is one of the ways of increasing sales.
This is only just my suggestion
especially when I'm not the Chief Editor.
But when I was in Itlay,
they called me the moneymaker.
Lisa, you have lots of successful experience.
I believe that you must be confident about it.
Why not try it.
And exchange experiences.
Hello, Principle Ning, did DP ask you to be their manufacturer again?
On the second day of stopping work, I received his call
but I declined Peter.
I did some homework on the Chairman.
He does have a vision.
Anyways, we will not take part in DP's project.
A kindly reminder: I have sent someone to research,
within 500 meters of Xin Bao Rui's three retail stores,
there are a couple of stores that are remodeling.
It looks a lot like the first time DP going in the market.
I think they could be the mid-market retail store of DP.
Is that so?
Ever since Peter entered Linhai,
I've been monitoring.
There weren't anything suspicious around Wenda's stores.
So I suggest you to go take a look, just in case.
You owe me one. Bye.
Thanks.
Hello, Gao Lang.
Dad, let's forget the first time gave up on working with DP,
Ning Weikai gave up the wonderful second chance again.
Now that DP is opening up new stores right outside of Xin Bao Rui's flagship stores.
We are not good enough to fight them when they attack us heads on.
Why don't we just become their dealers and make steady money?
Dad, I am not like Ning Weikai.
I am your son. Our company's loss is my loss.
And Ning Weikai
is only worrying about his shares in Xin Bao Rui.
I believe that working with DP will bring great profit in our company.
Dad, just say something.
Hanchong, stop mentioning
working with DP from now on.
I choose to believe in Ning Weikai.
Dad, am I your son or is he your son?
You only see the instant reward,
but not the future.
If we become DP's dealer,
Xin Bao Rui's brand
will be no longer!
Ok. You see me as a piece of garbage
ever since I was a kid anyways.
Qian, let me show you this vid.
Don't touch don't touch. What is it?
Here is some eyeliner.
Putting on eyeshadow
It looks pretty good.
What is it?
Why are you looking at this?
That was too much eyeshadow. I can't even remove it.
Oh my god, this is horrible.
That's why guys should never touch makeup.
It's such a catastrophy.
Don't you think that even though they say they hate it, they are actually happy?
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What?
What are you doing?
Let me show you something.
Why did you bring me to a salon?
You will find out soon
Sit.
You are not putting makeup on me, are you?
♫I believe if you still don't understand♫
♫Your existence is the best thing♫
♫I believe, no matter how much time has past♫
♫Tears will forget to come out when seeing you♫
♫The sunset behind you when you turn your head♫
♫Your smile in front of the camera♫
♫I don't know if I am crying or smiling♫
♫When you are looking at me♫
♫The earth is still turning♫
♫But the time has stopped♫
♫I believe if you still don't understand♫
♫Your existence is the best thing♫
♫I believe, no matter how much time has past♫
♫The tears will forget to come out♫
♫Staying with you is like♫
♫Walking in the snow♫
♫Let the snow whitten our heads♫
♫I believe that you must understand♫
♫Your existence is the best thing♫
♫I believe, no matter how much time has past♫