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[Negotiator]
[Episode 12]
- Mom! - Oh, you're up.
Didn't I tell you yesterday you can leave breakfast to the maid?
You have a sensitive stomach.
The temperature of the milk is very important.
- I can't leave that to someone else. - Thank you, Mom.
How is it?
Dig in.
Your Western breakfast.
See if it's good.
Chen Xi.
It's nothing. Keep eating.
Mom, just say what's on your mind.
You don't have to hold back with me.
Chen Xi, your father has high hopes for this project.
He will be very pleased if it works out.
I know.
But why do you have such dark eye circles?
Did you not sleep well last night?
How can I sleep well?
A few days ago, I mentioned your brother to your father.
Once he was brought up, your father wouldn't stop criticizing him
but he secretly seemed very proud.
Ever since I was a child, have I ever disgraced you?
Don't worry. Song Hao Jie is a hopeless case.
Yes, my daughter does make me proud.
Even so, the Sanya resort project your brother mentioned to your father
has really piqued your father's interest.
It's one thing to be interested
but Dad runs a business to earn money.
What matters is whose project will succeed.
I won't let Dad be ashamed of you.
I'm relieved to hear that.
Here, have an egg.
Sorry that I'm late.
Now that everybody is here, let's begin.
I'm delighted to be able to convene here with Ke Wan again.
I know everybody is busy, so I'll get straight to the point.
I know Ke Wan owns a piece of undeveloped wetland
in Chongchun Island of Shanghai.
Everything from the location to environment
is a perfect fit for X-Group's selection criteria for a resort.
That's why my suggestion is that
X-Group provides their 18 Secrets brand and management experience
while Ke Wan provides the land
and together create X-Group's first seven-star holiday resort in China.
Working together is certainly a good idea
but what will be the business's ownership ratio?
Since X-Group will be providing the brand name
I suggest that
X-Group owns an 80 percent portion while Ke Wan owns a 20 percent portion.
X-Group owns 80 percent while we own 20 percent?
Ms. Tong, you aren't kidding, are you?
I certainly am not kidding in such an important setting.
Please consider my suggestion.
You may not be aware that our land is currently in high demand.
Many renowned corporations are discussing collaborations with us.
We have many alternatives outside of X-Group.
I am certainly aware of that.
However, X-Group is the only brand in all of Asia
that owns a seven-star resort.
That's why I believe a collaboration
will bring more to Ke Wan than can be measured by monetary value.
What do you think, Ms. Zhao?
Ms. Tong, if you continue to insist on this allotment
then there is no need to waste each other's time any further.
Chairman Fei, Ms. Tong is affiliated with CAEA after all.
I feel it's best if our two companies converse directly on some issues.
What do you say?
That's true.
X-Group's 80 percent stock allotment is merely CAEA's opinion.
X-Group's opinion of this new business is that...
We want sole proprietorship.
- Sorry, can we take a break-- - No need for that.
I am very disappointed in CAEA.
I've repeatedly told you 18 Secrets is X-Group's most valuable asset.
We would rather not profit than agree to share operation of the business.
You've disregarded our deal breakers
in order to provide results to your headquarters
solely focused on pleasing Ke Wan.
Therefore, I believe there is no need to continue with negotiations.
Chairman Fei!
I'm sorry, GM Yang. I think... we need time to communicate.
That's unnecessary. I've never seen someone so ignorant of proper etiquette.
This is a business negotiation, not child's play.
We cannot afford to keep up this dance with X-Group
nor are we interested in continuing.
- Let's go. - GM Yang.
Manager, are you all right?
Everybody's gone?
They've all left. I told Kiki and the others to return to the office.
Good news never goes beyond the gate, while bad news spread far and wide.
Even if we don't speak of this, X-Group will.
Even if X-Group find it humiliating to speak of this, there is still Ke Wan.
I really don't understand why Xie Xiao Fei always leaves--
Don't say anymore. Give me some time alone.
All right.
I've been waiting for you a long time.
Come. I have a few questions for you.
Was it your own plan to suddenly change tactics?
Quite smart.
Why?
I already found it strange in the beginning
when Ke Wan wanted to collaborate with us.
Think about it.
Business is booming in China.
Everybody is in a mad rush to be the first to open a business.
Once they have a business, they're busy going public.
In such a context
what does it mean when a top company like Ke Wan
is actually holding off from going public?
It means they have ample capital and don't need public financing.
Yes, that's why when they first accepted X-Group's olive branch
they didn't do it for the profit.
That means their share allotment in the new company isn't of importance.
So I was mistaken about the main point of contention from the start.
Why didn't you tell me earlier?
If I did, would your acting have been so convincing?
I overlooked this. It won't happen again.
I'm sorry.
For just now and last night.
I was just jealous of Qin Tian Yu.
That's not allowed either?
I know I shouldn't have criticized your friend.
I'm apologizing now.
You didn't sleep well last night?
You're like this every time.
You always go out and cause trouble
the night before an important negotiation.
I wasn't out causing trouble last night. I was diligently studying up.
Lunatic.
I'll do anything as long as you'll forgive me.
You know nothing about hard work. What could you possibly do?
What can I do?
There's plenty I can do. Want to try?
No thanks.
Xie Xiao Fei is so condescending.
He never plays by the rules, always keeping us guessing.
Don't you find it strange?
Strange? Of course I do!
Does he want to do this business?
Director Song.
The mood in here is a bit sour.
Have I come at a bad time? No, right?
Of course not.
It's just that you forgot to knock before you came in.
We're family. There's no need for such formality.
Your negotiations with X-Group ended on bad terms.
How do you plan on explaining to Dad?
This is just the second round. What's the rush?
You sure have a lot of patience.
Dad can't wait though.
He said if there is still
no clear intent to collaborate in the third round of negotiations...
He will begin negotiations with my client for the Sanya resort project.
It seems it is you, not Dad, who is impatient.
Am I that kind of person?
I'm worried about you.
You're gallivanting around all day.
In the end, it's all for nothing.
I have to warn you so you won't be crying later.
Hao Jie, you're worrying too much.
I'm worried you're displeased about holding up your Sanya project.
How can that be possible?
I've always believed one should operate within his own abilities
so he doesn't fall when he takes too big a step.
Well, I'm off!
Don't work so hard.
I really cannot believe this brother of yours.
He's only focused on fighting with his own family.
It's normal.
We're not from the same mother.
Sorry, Yang Xiao.
I made you give up your nice job abroad to come back to help me
but it's ending up to be such a difficult case.
My brother even causes trouble every day.
What are you saying?
This was my own choice. You don't have to apologize.
Besides, to this day, I still haven't been able to help much.
I should be the one to apologize.
You've already helped me out so much.
If not for your support, this project wouldn't have come so far.
Chen Xi, has it ever occurred to you that if you had stayed overseas
with your abilities
you would've already carved out a niche for yourself at any leading company?
Why did you have to come back and stick a hand in your father's business?
Are you kidding?
Given my father's net worth
how could I just watch as my brother takes it all?
You can deceive others, but you can't deceive me.
Yang Xiao, do you know?
Oftentimes, I wish I was doing all this for money.
However, not everything is so simple.
All right.
I'll take the complicated road with you.
Thank you.
Tell me. What do you plan on doing next?
Where are you taking me?
You'll know when we get there.
Give me a kiss.
Okay, I'll save a private room for you and have wine aerated for you.
I'll be waiting for your arrival.
Okay, Luo Bin. There is one more thing I need you to do.
Call Xie Xiao Fei.
What should I say?
Invite him for a drink.
What if he says he's busy?
He won't.
You're so certain?
I already knew that Luo Bin and Xie Xiao Fei are close.
If it's as I expect and Xie Xiao Fei has something up his sleeve
then he will understand that Luo Bin is calling him on my behalf.
What if he refuses to meet?
If he refuses, then that could only mean I was wrong about him.
That would be all the more reason we should have a drink at Luo Bin's
to celebrate the fact that our opponent is an idiot.
Which outcome do you want more?
What do you think? Are you satisfied with this date location?
I picked it just for us. We'll be the only ones at this showing.
If you could be half as devoted to work
we'd be finished with negotiations already.
I finally got you out here to watch a movie. Can we not talk about work?
Do you want to watch "Doctor Strange" or "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk"?
Actually, I have a lot of work to do.
Can you let me go back to work?
- Don't be mad. - Just watch it with me.
- I don't want to. - Come on.
I--
What's the big deal about watching a movie?
- Can I not watch? - No.
Only when you're sleeping are you not so mean.
Don't bother putting that on. The movie is over already.
How could you sleep through such a good movie?
What are you thinking?
How long was I asleep for?
Over an hour.
I've already done my duty by napping an hour here with you.
Actually, you can do a bit more.
No thanks. You should find someone else to watch movies with next time.
I'm leaving.
What's up, Mr. Luo Bin? What made you pick up the phone and call me?
Cut the crap. I need to see you tonight about something. Drop by.
- Where are we going now? - Home.
You're letting me go home so early?
Actually, I have something important to do tonight.
How important?
Luo Bin wants to see me.
All right, go.
Why aren't you asking me why I'm not asking you to come along?
It must be because of today's case.
Why do you say that?
I'm guessing it was Zhao Chen Xi who asked Luo Bin to ask you out.
She must know of your friendship with Luo Bin.
Today's negotiation with Ke Wan didn't go well.
Add to that your unpredictability
you've already threw Ke Wan off their game twice.
Zhao Chen Xi cannot get a read on you.
She must want to get a feel for you in private.
As smart as expected of the woman I love.
Do you want to go with me?
Since Zhao Chen Xi is asking you out in this manner
she would want to see you alone.
If I'm there, she will hold back, so I won't go with you.
Just share any useful information with me later.
No worries. I will tell you every word she says to me.
- Bye now. - Bye.
He's in such a hurry to see the woman.
This is perfect. I have a book to read, a mask to put on, and clothes to sort.
Without the clinger, the night is mine.
Hey, Shan Shan, are you free? Come by.
Come by? I can't.
Not even if you ask. I'm working late tonight.
Didn't you just start? You're working late already?
Shan Shan!
- Are you ready? - Yes! I'll be right there!
I can't talk. I'll be with a client until very late.
Have to go, bye.
What kind of friend is she?
Boss.
Shan Shan, let me make introductions.
This is Chairman Qi of Le Pai Corporation.
This is Shan Shan. She'll be your interpreter tonight.
It's about time. Why don't we head out?
Okay, let's go.
Let's go.
- This way. - Okay.
Chairman Qi, Shan Shan may look young, but she used to be a negotiator for CAEA.
She knows three foreign languages.
I paid a handsome amount to bring her over.
Really?
No. I resigned from CAEA myself.
Xiao Wang, how much longer?
We're almost there.
Hello, Mr. Luo.
You two can talk. I have to see to other things.
Aren't you surprised to see me here?
I'd have been surprised if you weren't here tonight.
I was hungover during the first negotiation.
I severely reprimanded CAEA during the second negotiation.
I didn't play by the rules both times.
You guys should be the ones with the questions.
I sure was right.
You are a smart man.
In that case, let's be frank.
Effective negotiations happen away from the negotiating table.
Another company also wishes to collaborate with us.
Lay your cards on the table.
You should be the one to show your hand.
I don’t understand what you mean.
I displayed zero sincerity before
but you still wish to collaborate with us.
Why is that?
You could just go with another company.
Yes.
I personally would prefer to work with X-Group
but my choice does not represent Ke Wan's decision.
Chairman Fei, if X-Group does not show some sincerity
we will have to give up on collaborating with you
and instead work on developing the Sanya resort.
You personally prefer X-Group.
It's not that simple, is it?
My guess is that
first, development on the Sanya project isn't mature enough
or second, the Sanya project will affect your personal interests.
That's why you support the collaboration between X-Group and Ke Wan.
Am I correct?
You shouldn't be surprised.
I'm actually very happy you had Luo Bin call me out.
Why?
This means you already think of us as being on the same boat.
Since we're on the same boat, we shouldn't let the boat sink.
We must keep advancing.
That's why we must be united. Right?
I sure was right about Xie Xiao Fei.
His usual carefree image is just an act.
My arm is tired from holding up my glass.
It's too early to be celebrating.
I can only say I've received your boarding ticket
but whether you can board is still up in the air.
That's easy to remedy.
In order to express my sincerity
you can disclose information about the Sanya project.
Then I can be of more help.
How do you want to help?
I certainly have my ways.
However, you have to tell me what that company is offering Ke Wan.
They are willing to yield 40 percent of shares at present
but my father wants 45 percent.
That's why we're currently at a deadlock.
However, I think it's highly likely negotiations will succeed.
What do you plan on doing?
I want to hear your opinion first.
My suggestion is of course for X-Group to swallow their pride
and offer more to Ke Wan.
Of course, what I say doesn't matter because I work for Ke Wan.
But subjectively, your guess is right.
I do very much wish Ke Wan can work with X-Group.
I'd always been curious.
Can I ask you a question, Ms. Zhao?
Why are you helping us?
You really want to know?
Yes.
Because I fell in love with you at first sight.
I finally understand how you earned your position.
It's as I expected.
Let's hear it.
The reality is no company wanted to work with you in the beginning.
The reason you want to collaborate with us is simple.
You want to test our bottom line.
You're actually quite mistrustful.
You are the daughter of Ke Wan's chairman after all.
And a woman who likes you.
Thank you. Cheers.
Mr. Yamada, I leave this project in your hands.
I leave this project in your hands. (Japanese)
Is that so?
Please don't be like this.
Mr. Yamada, I'll drink with you.
Here, cheers.
Ms. Xia, come drink too.
Shan Shan, drink with Mr. Yamada.
- Excuse me, I need to step out. - Where are you going?
Ms. Xia! Ms. Xia!
- Shan Shan! - Ms. Xia!
- Let go!
I'll come along.
Ms. Xia, wait up.
Ms. Xia, don't walk so fast!
- You two... - Shan Shan?
Ms. Xia.
Please have a little more respect!
You're mad?
Sir, you've had too much to drink.
Do you know who I am? Move aside!
Listen up.
I don't care who you are.
I don't want to know either.
I just know you shouldn't take advantage of women.
Be a gentleman to ladies.
Do you hear me?
Get lost.
Are you okay?
You have the wrong idea, Shan Shan. It's not what you think.
Shan Shan!
Be careful on the road.
You don't plan on escorting me home? This isn't very gentlemanly.
Don't forget we are on opposite sides of the negotiation table.
It wouldn't be appropriate to to have excessive interaction with each other.
You have a point.
But it's quite chilly tonight.
[Xie Xiao Fei]
Hello?
Why do you always call me when I'm in the middle of a game?
Did you have a fun date with the beauty?
Shan Shan didn't say anything to you, did she?
- Say what? - Forget it. I'll be honest with you.
The beauty threw herself at me but it's a good thing I ran off quickly.
As my girlfriend, how do you plan on rewarding me?
Save it. Explaining is just covering up.
I'm sleepy. I'm going to sleep now.
Okay. Remember to dream of me.
Bye.
Goodnight.
You seemed sleepy so I didn't talk about work.
There was progress tonight.
I'll help this collaboration come together for you.
I'll tell you the details tomorrow. Love you.
Take care, Chairman Qi.
Right, go on home.
Qi.
We were together for two years.
Even with a pet cat, you would probably develop feelings.
But you pretended not to know me at all today.
You watched as I was taken advantage of.
If not for Xie Xiao Fei, I would've been in deep trouble.
Shan Shan.
As long as I am around, nobody will dare take advantage of you.
Do you not love me?
Silly, why would you say that?
Why would I not love you?
Besides, the people today wouldn't have done anything to you.
With so many people around, there was nothing to be afraid of.
In any case, I am very disappointed in you today.
Yes, it was all my fault.
It's okay now.
It's okay. Don't cry.
I was wrong.
Don't cry.
Have some hot water.
All right, stop crying.
If you're annoyed, I'll leave.
I'm worried you'll cry your eyes out.
I just feel upset.
I feel you should have punched his teeth out.
Shan Shan, do you think of me as a bodyguard?
If I really punched him, I'd lose his business.
So I'm not as important as your business?
I'm not a 20-something young lad.
If I were so impulsive without considering consequences
would you be with me?
People say a man would give up the world for a woman.
That only happens on TV.
If a man had nothing, would any woman love him?
That sounds reasonable
but my mind is a mess right now and I can't understand.
Then stop thinking.
Shan Shan.
We'll be family soon.
All this fighting is exhausting.
Don't worry.
When I'm not so busy, I will throw a grand wedding for you.
Here, drink some water.
- Good morning, Manager Tong. - Morning.
Manager Tong, I came across a package for you downstairs.
Oh my gosh!
What are you doing? This is for Manager Tong.
It's not for you. Why are you so excited?
Are you a woman?
Aren't you excited at all to see roses?
Besides, this is Rose Only! Understand?
Oh, right. Somebody like you never receives any flowers.
That's okay.
Let me educate you all.
Not every rose gets to be selected by Rose Only.
It must be a noble among roses.
In the rose garden closest to Heaven
it must have bathed in 365 days of sunshine and rain
absorbed trace elements of volcanic ash
and patiently accepted a 0.0001 percent selection
in order to fly 30,000 feet in the air
from a rose garden in Ecuador
to come to you.
Since you like them so much, you can have them.
No.
This kind of rose can only be given to one person in your entire life.
I am going to wait for my dream lover to give it to me.
Hello, mental asylum?
We have a love-struck fool here. Please come pick him up.
A woman like you will never receive flowers from anyone.
All right, enough. Get to work.
Manager Tong, your flowers!
Flowers! Flowers! Flowers!
Good morning, Tian Yu.
You sound to be in a good mood.
It seems you like the roses I sent you.
You sent the flowers?
Who else did you think they'd be from?
Thank you, but next time--
Rose Only.
Given to only one person in your entire life.
I'm glad you received them.
Bye.
You're back together with Qi?
Men have their pride.
He knows he was wrong.
I gave him a way out.
There's only one way for Xia Shan Shan to return to Qi Ru Hai's side.
That would be to humbly apologize to him.
From now on, be happy as things are
and stop talking about unrealistic nonsense like marriage.
Even if Qi Ru Hai marries someone, it won't be her.
What am I going to do with you?
Are you mad?
Qi laid his cards on the table.
A lot of his business's resources and connections are from his ex-wife.
If he marries me, his business will be affected.
Yes, yes, Qi. It's all about Qi.
You always consider his needs. Love is supposed to be equal.
You're the one doing everything. What has he done for you?
It's not that serious.
Once I find someone who treats me better than he does
I'll kick him straight to the curb. Okay?
Is that a smile? Does that mean you forgive me?
I'm being serious now, Wei Wei.
After this incident
I'm coming to realize what a rare man Qin Tian Yu is.
You two have the same alma mater.
You know everything about each other.
I feel that if you let him slip away
you will spend the rest of your life in remorse.
Even if everybody says what a great match Tian Yu and I are
I just don't like him.
How can I be with someone I don't like?
Then who do you like? Xie Xiao Fei?
Guilty conscience?
Why would I have a guilty conscience?
Do you know what I saw yesterday?
What?
Xie Xiao Fei was cuddling with a woman.
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