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[Negotiator]
[Episode 11]
You guys take good care of these flowers.
Of course.
It's thanks to exceptional clients like you for providing the fertilizer.
Do you need to see Manager Tong about something?
A small matter. What about it?
It's nothing.
I saw Mr. Qin earlier.
He went in and won't be coming out anytime soon.
I'm guessing you'll have to wait a while.
Why's that?
Chairman Fei, didn't I tell you before?
A young couple passionately in love won't find 24 hours a day enough time together.
What non--
What nonsense is that?
Tong Wei and Qin Tian Yu are like brother and sister. Even I know that.
Chairman Fei, you come from a good family and conduct yourself honorably
so you might not understand the unsightly side of the workplace.
Tong Wei became a CAEA negotiator at such a young age.
If she didn't latch on to Mr. Qin and take advantage of his connections
how could it have been possible?
Moreover, she was taken off the case by Headquarters but made a swift return.
Maybe she has some big shot backing her.
CAEA's rules stipulate
employees are not permitted to be emotionally involved with clients.
If anything goes wrong with the case, the blame will be on me.
Chairman Fei, you...
It's a bit wrinkled.
I'm fixing it for you.
Thank you for your concern.
You are a CAEA negotiator.
You must keep a professional appearance at all times, no?
You're absolutely right. Thank you.
I've always been mindful.
I'll get back to work.
[Tong Bo Bei]
I can't believe you really found this.
I know you have always wished to find the truth about your father's case.
However, you placed all your hopes on Cai Tian Lan.
I thought that wasn't wise all along.
I was inspired by a case last year.
I found some clues to your father's incident.
I reckon this should be useful to you.
My father's incident happened on February 28th.
Why were all these pages torn off?
Maybe your father tore them off to jot something down.
That's impossible.
He was very particular.
Even if he needed to jot something down
he wouldn't tear out pages from his notebook.
This is questionable.
Did you grab the wrong file earlier?
Which one?
I guess I was mistaken.
Oh, right.
There are some points from the meeting I didn't understand. Can we discuss them?
Sure. Wait for me in the conference room.
Be quick.
Sorry, Tian Yu. I should be treating you to dinner today.
It's okay.
Actually, I'm quite worried about you.
Xie Xiao Fei created a deadlock in the first round of negotiations.
I originally thought your withdrawal from the case was the better option.
What do you plan on doing now?
Take the offensive, I guess.
What do you mean?
Sorry, I can't say anymore.
I'm sorry. I shouldn't have asked.
I'm the one who's sorry. We're such close friends.
Don't worry. I didn't hear anything.
I've been waiting a long time.
Don't you know you're at work?
Okay, I'll be right there.
Sorry, Tian Yu. I have to get back to work.
Bye now.
What do you need?
As your boyfriend, here's a drink for you.
You can't even open the bottle!
Which points did you not understand?
I don't understand why Qin Tian Yu came to see you during business hours.
I understand even less why you just neglected the case.
Do you know how long you two were talking in your office?
A very long time!
You called me here just to talk about this?
Is it not important? I'm your client right now.
Oh, okay, okay. Client.
I'm sorry. I took up a bit of time. I apologize to my client.
What did he see you for?
As your service provider, I'm not obligated
to reply to any personal questions.
No, no. I'm not the client now. I'm your boyfriend.
Your identity switches so quickly. Whichever suits your purpose, right?
He came to give me a diary. It was my father's.
Why would he have your father's diary?
It's a long story.
That's okay. Take your time telling me.
These are work hours. We shouldn't discuss personal matters.
I will be mindful of what you said earlier.
If there's nothing else, I'm going back to work.
No way.
This is the office! Don't put your hands on me.
Okay, fine.
I can promise to keep our relationship a secret at the office
but you must also promise me you'll stop seeing Qin Tian Yu alone in private.
Alone!
I don't want to hear others gossiping about you behind your back every day.
You certainly have to keep to your promise.
You are a man after all.
As for what you demand of me, I find it unreasonable
so I regrettably can't comply.
Just let others talk about me behind my back. I don't care.
That's not fair!
Xie Xiao Fei, you should know me.
If you want me to stay, you should work towards becoming a better man.
Stop acting like a child, doing whatever you like.
Bye now.
Just you wait. I'll show you who is the man truly worthy of you.
Over here, over here!
My dear, I am dog-tired. Can't you let me go home to sleep?
That's not as relaxing as a trip to the beauty salon.
Have a massage after a long day of work.
This is for your own good! Don't be so ungrateful.
Hurry up and quit yapping.
You bought your wedding dress already? It seems the big day is drawing near.
Of course.
Qi and I have already decided.
After this busy spell, we'll be getting our marriage license.
Then I'll be the bona fide Mrs. Qi!
That's good news. Congratulations.
I'm reaching the light at the end of my tunnel. What's going on with you?
Nothing's going on.
I want to ask you what you're thinking!
What could I be thinking?
Xia Shan Shan, I realized something today.
I think you're becoming more and more of a meddling gossiper.
I hope after you get married, you will curb your wildness
or else we won't be able to get along.
Killjoy!
Ms. Tong, your skin seems to be really nice lately.
All the pimples are gone.
If you come in a few more times for detox treatments
your skin will become as smooth as an egg.
That doesn't add up.
You go to the spa all the time.
How come your skin is improving just recently?
Tell me, is something going on?
What could be going on?
You must have a man!
How come you're always talking about men?
Actually, there is some evidence supporting Ms. Xia's guess.
We often say women are most beautiful when in love.
That's because women release more hormones when in love.
Estrogen, for example, makes our skin smoother and brighter.
Hurry up and spill the beans.
Should I tell her about Xiao Fei?
I'd better not. She'll definitely tell Tian Yu if she knows.
Why aren't you saying anything? Your silence is so suspicious!
Silence isn't an option either?
I stay home and use a mask every day. How can my skin not be good? Honestly!
For Pete's sake, I'm about to burst!
I want to know what you think of Qin Tian Yu.
- Can't you let me enjoy my spa in peace? - No!
Don't think I can't see
you have a little somethin' somethin' going on for Xie Xiao Fei!
I don't, I really don't.
I really don't. Please give it a rest.
What's so great about that rich boy?
In my opinion
Qin Tian Yu is an understated luxurious Swiss skincare brand.
Xie Xiao Fei is the fad product that's all the craze at the moment
claiming it can slow aging and turn back the clock.
But when investigated, it's all a lie!
Not only is it ineffective, it also causes an allergic reaction!
I heard he does have an affluential family
but the way you speak of him
he's become a derivative no-name product.
So he has a powerful family. What does that have to do with you?
Can he marry you and spend the rest of his life with you?
Okay, say Xie Xiao Fei agrees to that today.
What about his father? Would he agree?
What about his whole family?
The rich and powerful just sound nice but aren't practical at all.
You should instead
find someone low-key, sumptuous, and reliable like Qin Tian Yu.
Okay, okay. Stop, stop.
You found someone 20 years your senior.
Now you're teaching me to find someone reliable?
Your words carry no weight, you know?
Learn from my mistakes! You should be listening to me!
Listen to you, yes? You have experience, yes? Hello, hello.
Xia Shan Shan, I'm going to nap now.
Don't bother me. I'm enjoying my spa.
You get me so riled up!
That was relaxing, right? You can't go wrong listening to me.
Don't you feel like a new person?
Practically like I was reborn.
I'm not seeing things, am I?
It's him.
Aren't they divorced?
Are you okay?
Why wouldn't I be okay?
Look at you. Your smile looks uglier than tears.
He told me today he is meeting a client with his wife.
It's nothing. Let's go.
It's really okay. Come on.
Are you doing okay?
Do you want to call Qi?
Why call? I already saw it.
- Don't do anything rash. - I'm not rash.
Why would I be rash? I'm not rash at all.
I find your current situation very disconcerting.
You're over the moon when Qi pays attention to you.
When he is away, you become a hopeless mess.
Can you get your own life?
How can I get a life?
Ever since I got together with him...
I've lost my job and become estranged from my family.
Aside from him, I don't have a life.
I think you should call him and clarify the situation.
There must be a misunderstanding.
Hold on.
Hello?
Okay, I understand.
Something came up. I have to go.
Okay.
Take care of yourself. Call me if you need anything.
Mr. Qi sure is straightforward.
It's an honor to further collaborations with him.
[Xia Shan Shan]
- Here is your card, sir. Thank you. - Thank you.
Why don't you answer the phone? It's been ringing.
That's okay. It's not important.
Is it her?
I hear you're going to marry her.
Where did you hear that?
It seems to be true.
I remember you said you wouldn't marry another woman when we got divorced.
Are you going back on your word now?
It's true I don't have the right to meddle in your affairs.
But you are becoming so intimately involved with this woman.
Why do I feel...
I was deceived?
When we divorced, I did not think I would remarry.
I wasn't deceiving you.
- But Shan Shan is different. - Yes, she's different.
She's miles better than I am.
Don't be like that.
Qi.
We aren't like normal couples.
Others are free to date whomever they want after they are divorced.
We have split up our personal relationship
but we still have a business relationship and see each other often.
To be honest, if you insist on being with that woman, I just cannot accept it.
Oh, right, Qi.
Your business is more or less financially supported by my Gong family.
You need to consider my feelings.
[Xia Shan Shan]
What are you stir crazy about today?
You called me over 20 times tonight. What's the matter?
Why didn't you pick up?
Didn't I tell you I was seeing a client today?
I saw it.
You and your ex-wife at a cafe.
I'm working on a project with her. There's nothing else to it.
Do you love me?
I do, of course I love you.
How much?
I have never been so into another woman in my entire life.
Is that answer acceptable?
Then when are we getting our marriage license?
I told you we'll do it when I'm not so busy with work.
Busy, busy, busy. Are you so busy that you don't have time to get married?
Do you know what people say about me?
They say I'm a mistress you keep caged in this house who isn't fit to be seen!
Shan Shan, just let them talk.
Show them my divorce certificate.
Xia Shan Shan is my rightful girlfriend.
Qi Ru Hai, save the excuses.
I'll give you two months.
Either give me a grand wedding
or... we break things off completely.
Shan Shan, do you have to sacrifice so much just for a marriage license?
Have you never thought of marrying me?
Are we any different from a married couple right now? No!
There is a difference!
I want a legal name! I want to marry you!
I gave up my job and my life
wholeheartedly devoting myself to this relationship.
I did it to be with you!
But what about you?
Shan Shan, I am already over 40.
If I want to get married and have a wedding
there are many things I have to take into consideration.
Like what? Tell me.
You wouldn't understand. Anyway...
If you can't name anything, that means you're lying to me.
Qi Ru Hai, we're over.
Hey! Shan Shan, what are you doing?
Are you breaking up with me? Stop acting like a child.
It's for real this time!
Shan Shan, you threaten to break up with me several times a year.
Knock it off! I have a meeting early in the morning. Okay?
Meeting, meeting, meeting.
All you care about are meetings! You don't care about me at all!
I'm giving this back to you.
Shan Shan, what are-- What are you doing?
I'm giving it all back to you!
You can have it back!
Shan Shan, where are you going?
Shan Shan? Shan--
Shan Shan.
Hello, Shan Shan?
Wei Wei!
Wei Wei, he won't marry me!
He and I are over!
Calm down first.
Where are you? I'm coming right away.
Okay, stay there. Don't go anywhere.
What's the matter?
Shan Shan just had a breakup.
She's emotionally unstable. I'm going to see her.
- I'll go with you. - No need to.
What do you mean no? It's so late. I'll be worried if you go alone.
Let's go together.
I'll go with you.
What's wrong?
What happened?
I just want to marry him.
I just want to have a family with him.
Why is it so hard?
Don't cry. It's okay.
I'm here.
Qi is 20 years older than Shan Shan.
I was strongly opposed to them being together in the beginning.
Shan Shan lacked fatherly love ever since she was a child
and found a sense of home in Qi.
That's why she gave up her promising career at CAEA
and set her heart on marrying him.
Qi Ru Hai won't marry Xia Shan Shan.
You think so too?
He built himself up from nothing at age 36
and is the chairman of Le Pai Corporation.
His first fortune came from his father-in-law.
I know all that.
So how could a man who relied on his wife's family to build his business
possibly marry another woman?
Tian Yu investigated for me and Qi Ru Hai really is divorced.
You say Tian Yu's name so dearly.
Qi gave Shan Shan his divorce certificate.
That shows his sincerity, doesn't it?
So why can't he just marry her?
Qi Ru Hai may be divorced
but if he remarries
that would be a slap in his ex-father-in-law's face.
What does divorcing and remarrying matter?
Of course it does.
A divorce only ends
his emotional involvement with his ex-wife
but if he remarries
it would be a form of provocation and betrayal.
It would imply parting ways with his ex-wife's family.
Xia Shan Shan is already very lucky Qi Ru Hai agreed to marry her.
Is Shan Shan to follow him the rest of her life without a proper status?
Haven't they broken up now?
Let's go.
Just eat a little bit.
You can't function properly on an empty stomach.
You'll need the energy to be depressed.
Why don't you tell me what you plan on doing next?
Find a job first, I guess.
I can't actually let myself starve.
That's more like it.
You need to find something to do.
I checked you out of that sorry room.
Then where am I supposed to stay?
At my house.
I'd be imposing.
I'll get mad if you keep being so courteous.
You're a meanie.
Be good. Eat a bite.
Get some sleep.
You leave your huge house in the city to slum it in my tiny place.
Are you looking for life experience?
My man is away on business.
I'm scared to be alone in such a big house.
Why don't you come home with me, then?
I'm sorry.
My aunt is just a bit vain.
If she knows you're wealthy, she won't get on my case about this.
Hats off to you.
You have an aunt like this and an unruly cousin.
You sure can put up with a lot.
Miss you. Come out?
I miss you so much.
Shan Shan is at my place. I need to keep her company. Go to sleep soon.
Other people's girlfriends ditch their friends for them.
Why do you have to be an exception?
[Please!]
Your boyfriend also needs your company.
Shan Shan is having a crisis. Be good. Don't make a fuss.
I'm staying in for you!
Damn Qi.
He hasn't even given me a single call or message.
Were you talking to me?
Whose texts has all your attention?
My work chat group.
It's not Qin Tian Yu, is it?
Qin Tian Yu?
I already made it clear to him. It's impossible between us.
He's been chasing you for so long. What do you really think of him?
No, it's impossible between us.
Do you have someone you like?
- No. - Really?
Of course I don't.
Then why don't you accept him?
I don't think love is a necessity like three meals a day.
I think I can wait until the right one comes along.
Don't worry about me.
Stay here tonight and get a good rest.
Stop worrying about these troubles.
I'm going to my room.
Tell me if you need anything.
Hey! Hey! Hey!
It's late. I'm going to sleep.
Fine. I'll forgive you on account of this kiss.
Wei Wei, do you like these bed curtains we got for you?
Dad, I feel like a princess in this room.
You already are our princess.
This is your castle.
In a few years, a dashing prince will come whisk you away!
I don't want a prince.
I want to be with Mom and Dad forever!
Hello, Bigshot Attorney? Have you mentioned my resume to them?
Don't worry. With your abilities, you are overqualified for this company.
All right. I'll take you out to dinner after I clinch the deal.
Okay, bye.
Come in.
You're still working?
Let's have lunch together.
No need to look. Everybody's gone out. It's just the two of us. Want to go?
I have a lot of work to do. You can eat first.
What's more important than eating with me?
Working for you.
That's true.
Then I'll order takeout for you. Don't say I'm mistreating you.
You'll have to eat dinner with me tonight.
I shouldn't.
The second round of negotiations is tomorrow. I have a lot to prepare.
Let go of me.
I'll let you go if you agree to have dinner with me.
Okay, fine. I'll go with you.
That's more like it.
Shan Shan.
Tada! I got a job! Dinner is on me!
You can't say no!
Same place as usual. I'll be waiting. Bye now!
Puppy.
Why are you calling me a puppy?
Why? It's the same woman with the same reason.
What are you if you're not a puppy?
It's a sensitive period for Shan Shan.
Tong Wei, every person has their own life.
The world doesn't revolve around Xia Shan Shan because she had a breakup.
What is she doing? She's pushing you around. Understand?
It's really the last time.
I will make it up to you later.
Make it up to me?
How?
How do you want me to?
I...
I understand.
I'm going to work now.
- Hello, welcome in. - Hello.
Over here, over here!
Shan Shan.
Hi.
Tian Yu is here too?
It's all thanks to him. I couldn't have found a job so quickly without him.
Sit on that side. My bag is here.
Everybody's here. Waiter, serve the food!
Please sit.
It's so late already.
I have a big battle tomorrow. I can't stay any longer.
I'll give you a ride.
It's okay, I drove.
I'm going to touch up my makeup.
Tian Yu, I really didn't want to say this.
I created such a great opportunity for you
but why don't you take advantage of it?
Wei Wei said she doesn't need a ride.
What did you expect her to say?
You want her to say, "Yes, yes, yes!"? That wouldn't be subtle at all.
When women say no, they mean yes.
You are such a seasoned warrior in the workplace.
How come you're like a silly goose when you're going after her?
Wei Wei isn't different. The method you're talking about doesn't work on her.
Forcing her hand will only result in the opposite effect of what I want.
Okay, then you can wait.
You'll regret it when she runs into Xie Xiao Fei's arms.
She won't.
I'm not trying to scare you.
Don't you think Wei Wei has been radiant and glowing lately?
It seems... she has been a bit.
Love is the best skincare for women.
Would she look increasingly lovely if she didn't have feelings for Xie Xiao Fei?
So what should I do?
[Xie Xiao Fei]
Tian Yu.
That's not so good.
Your happiness is right in front of you. Whether you take hold of it is up to you.
Tong Wei?
Wei Wei can't come to the phone right now.
Who are you? I'll let her know later.
Qin Tian Yu?
- He hung up. - Hung up?
Good job!
What are you talking about?
Oh, uh... Just now--
Wei Wei, your phone rang just now. We answered it in case it was important.
It seemed to be Xie Xiao Fei.
Yes.
Xie Xiao Fei?
[Xie Xiao Fei]
I'm going to take the call.
- Hello? - You're finally answering the phone?
- Let me explain first. - Save it.
I want you standing in front of me in 10 minutes.
If you're not here in 10 minutes, I have the number to Director Zhou.
Hello?
Lunatic.
Something urgent came up. I have to go.
Cut this out, will you?
- Stop it! - You lied to me.
How so?
You said you were having dinner with Xia Shan Shan. Why was Qin Tian Yu there?
Shan Shan invited Tian Yu. I didn't know he'd be there.
So it was Xia Shan Shan again, was it?
Can you stop worrying about her?
She is my friend!
Then you should be straight with her.
Just because she found a job and is pretending to be strong
she shouldn't assume Qi Ru Hai will pity on her.
I'm telling you it's impossible. He won't change his mind. Understand?
You can tell her there's only one way to return to Qi Ru Hai's side.
That would be to humbly apologize to him.
Get it?
Tell her to stop daydreaming about unrealistic nonsense like marriage.
It'll be impossible! Even if Qi Ru Hai marries someone, it won't be her!
Okay, are you telling me
Shan Shan was out wandering the streets at night
to force Qi to marry her?
Are you saying she found a job to make Qi change his mind?
What did you think?
Did you think she wants a new start in life?
You're too naive.
Xie Xiao Fei, you've not only insulted my friend, you've also insulted me!
Let go! Let--
Let go!
Tong Wei, Qi Ru Hai is a businessman.
Do you know what he'd do to make a profit?
Do you understand?
It's true there's nothing bad about marrying Xia Shan Shan
but to a businessman, the lack of any benefit is a drawback.
Okay.
So tell me.
What benefit can I give you if you're with me?
I'm with you because I truly like you.
You said it yourself. To a businessman, the lack of any benefit is a drawback.
So isn't it a great disservice for you to be with me?
Why are you with me?
What are you saying?
I'm not the same as those people!
Enough, enough. Stop arguing with me.
We have a negotiation tomorrow. Go to sleep soon. Goodnight, Chairman Fei.
Qi Ru Hai is a businessman.
Do you know what he'd do to make a profit?
It's true that there's nothing bad about marrying Xia Shan Shan
but to a businessman, the lack of any benefit is a drawback.
This Xie Xiao Fei seems different from the Xie Xiao Fei I know.
Stop thinking about it.
Tomorrow is an important day.
[Sorry.]
Hello, the subscriber you dialed is powered off.
It seems she really is mad this time.
Tong Wei, just wait.
I will help you win this negotiation.
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