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[Negotiator]
[Episode 26]
Be careful, Mr. Qin.
Mr. Qin, over here. Come on!
Hold on a second.
This is my secret spot.
I come here when I'm happy and when I'm sad.
Did you decorate this place yourself?
Yes. I discovered this amazing spot when I passed by on a walk one time.
Look, there seems to be about 200 square meters here.
This here is the most stunning night view by the Huangpu River.
It's especially beautiful over there.
If we price every square meter at 100,000 yuan
then I'm a wealthy lady sitting on a 20 million yuan mansion!
Here, to our wealthy lady.
Cheers!
Thank you for showing me your mansion.
Mr. Qin, um...
What happened today?
You looked very unhappy at the bar.
Never mind. If you don't want to talk about it, I won't ask.
If Tong Wei cared about me the way you do...
that would be so wonderful.
It takes one willing to give and another willing to receive.
Thank you for tonight.
Don't mention it. You should head home and sleep. Goodnight.
Goodnight. Sleep soon.
I... I'll be going.
- Bye. - Bye.
[Mom]
Hi, Mom. Why are you calling so late?
Chen Chen, I've called you a dozen times.
Why didn't you answer?
Mom, I was out with a friend. I forgot to bring my phone.
Friend? It's so late. Who were you with?
You're acting more and more outrageous.
A lady in her early twenties staying out late into the night!
Your cousin--
Mom, I was with my boy--
I was out with my boyfriend. The one I told you about last time.
Your boss that you told me about last time?
When does he plan on marrying you?
Mom, can we not talk about this?
It's late. You should sleep. I have work tomorrow.
Bye.
This child.
Mr. Qin, I didn't plan on mentioning you.
Um... My mom doesn't know you anyway.
Just let me use you for cover. Okay?
Sorry.
Doesn't this taste phenomenal?
This is standard breakfast fare. I've eaten this since I was a kid.
Really? You grew up eating such delicious food?
No wonder you're so beautiful!
- Hello. - Hi.
- Why is he here? - What would you like to order?
I'll have a bowl of sweet soymilk.
Isn't that my rescuer?
What rescuer?
Someone's Mr. Perfect.
What are you talking about?
- You guys can eat. I'm leaving. - Wait!
- Why are you leaving? - I...
I can't help but pick on you about this.
When you helped me and Tong Wei get together
you sounded like you knew exactly what you were doing.
Now that you see your crush, you're too shy to even say hi.
Shut up. No more talking.
You like him?
This sister of yours is usually so unbearably arrogant
especially towards me.
But when it matters, she's more timid than anybody else.
Cowardly to the limit!
All right, I'll help you.
What are you going to do?
- Thank you. - Hey, man. We meet again.
Hi.
We happen to be eating over there. Want to join us?
Together?
- It's okay. I'll just sit over there. - What? No. Come.
Come chat with us.
She's really your sister?
To be precise, she's my wife's sister.
Do you have a girlfriend?
I don't have a girlfriend.
Then do you like my sister?
She's nice.
Then would you want to date her?
Yes.
Sit, sit.
- Sis. - Now you're calling me your sister?
I say we shouldn't sit here.
- That's what I think too. - Let's go.
Stay a bit longer.
- Have a good meal. - Take your time.
You eat.
I ordered food. You eat.
Let's eat together.
Okay.
I think he's a nice boy.
It's great to be young.
Look at Tian Tian. She's blushing so much, her ears are red.
She is. Say, she's usually so mean to me.
It's like she's a completely different person now.
Isn't that how it is when you're in love?
You're right.
Sun Hao, is this your backpack? Can I sit here?
Sorry, I'm saving this seat for my girlfriend.
- Girlfriend? - When did he get a girlfriend?
Girlfriend? I haven't heard of you having a girlfriend.
Is she in our department?
That's probably none of your business, right?
Hey, Tian Tian.
Way to go!
It's okay. You can use my book.
Eat this. I brought it for you.
- Give it to me! - Why are you stealing my bun?
I woke up early to grab seats. I haven't had breakfast yet.
Oh, what sins have I committed to be made the third wheel so early in the morning?
Here's your fuel.
I'll take it.
- Want some? - No, you eat.
I'm taking off.
Tian Tian, you're on your own.
- Bye. - Bye.
Where are we going now?
I have a basketball game in the afternoon. Want to watch?
Okay. Let's take your bike.
I loaned my bike to your brother-in-law.
Xie Xiao Fei? Why is he borrowing your bike?
I don't know.
Let's take my bike, then.
Okay, let's go.
So he's borrowing your bike so he can romance Tong Wei?
Yes.
Is he an idiot?
Does he think he can find first love by biking?
Enough about that. Hold on tight.
What do you think?
- When did you learn to bike? - Aren't I impressive?
I learned this just for you. I've been practicing for three months.
Get on.
Can you do this?
Didn't you say you wanted to experience young love?
Young love is biking?
Enough talking. Hurry up and get on.
Sit in front.
- Don't drop me. - That won't happen.
Even if I fall, you won't fall.
Sit tight.
Tong Wei, how come you're so heavy?
- I'll get off. - No!
Don't you think riding a bike is more comfortable than driving a Ferrari?
- You're sore. - You're sweet.
In a car, I'm shielded from the wind.
On a bike, I'm shielding you from the wind.
What if I get a cold from the wind?
Then I'd be infecting you when I kiss you.
- I'm not afraid. - Really?
Look at me.
- We're in public. - So what? We're in love.
It's so strange.
I'm an outcast now.
You also lost your job because of me.
Even so, we're still sitting here holding hands and in love.
That's why I think happiness is so mystical.
Successful people are searching for happiness every day.
But happiness is somewhere they can't see.
Look at these people.
I'm certain not one of them is as wealthy as my dad.
But they're definitely happier than my dad.
If my parents were still here, they'd be spending their days like this.
No, they'd have an even better life.
Do you know why?
Because they'd have a young, handsome, and perfect son-in-law like me.
You find every chance you can to toot your own horn.
I'm not tooting my own horn. I'm just stating the truth.
You dare pinch me? Why don't you try that again?
You're shameless.
Look at how ugly you look.
Am I ugly?
- Quite ugly. - You little fatty.
Where are you?
Xiao Fei, what's wrong?
It's nothing. What could be wrong?
If you need anything, you can come to me.
Wait.
I really do need your help.
Tell me how to find a person in a photo.
I'm supposed to find someone using a photo from ages ago!
What photo?
This.
This photo looks really old. It must be at least 20 to 30 years old.
About 20 to 30 years old.
That would be the '90s.
Digital cameras weren't widely used yet back then.
We had to go to a photo studio to take photos.
That would've been considered a special occasion back then.
Now that I think about it, it's quite vintage.
That photo is quite vintage.
Wait. Vintage?
Vintage?
Vintage? Yes!
I've found a clue. Thanks for your help.
Sorry. We're only troubling you because we don't have any other ideas.
I'm sorry, Ms. Tong. I really can't help you.
Thank you.
Wait.
This photo paper is very unusual.
There weren't many people who used it.
We have an old master in our mall that owns a photo studio.
I think he used to use this photo paper in the past.
Why don't you sit here while I go ask him?
Thank you.
In that age, this photo paper was manufactured in small quantities.
Very few people used it.
Due to its excellent image quality
our photo studio has always used this photo paper exclusively.
This person is very familiar!
I took this photo!
What a coincidence!
It was very difficult to get a picture taken back in the day.
I was the photo studio's senior photographer.
Those who came to me for photos
were either in positions of authority or had connections who knew me.
Taking photos was a serious affair back then.
They would show up neatly-dressed.
But this person, I was left with a very deep impression.
Even though he showed up nicely dressed
he was drunk!
He couldn't walk a straight line and it was obvious he had too much to drink.
Then do you remember anything he said to you?
He said he was in business.
He ran into some trouble and wasn't in a good mood.
Then do you remember his name?
I don't remember.
True, it's been so many years.
I remember!
He said he was a hero of indomitable spirit
who couldn't be shaken by thunder.
That describes his name.
His name... What was his name?
Oh, yes! His name was Lei Xiong! (Thunder Hero)
Lei Xiong?
Take a look. Is it him?
That's him!
Yes, that's him.
Lei Xiong, once a bigshot in the field of commerce.
He suddenly announced his retirement at the age of 50
and really did drop everything and went into retirement.
So where is he now?
You'll know when we get there.
Garden Meditation?
Meditation Garden?
Who might you be?
Hello, we came to visit Mr. Lei Xiong.
Do you have an appointment with Mr. Lei?
No.
Then please be on your way. Mr. Lei doesn't meet with strangers.
Wait, wait.
Please show this to Mr. Lei.
We have very important business. We need to see him.
As I said, Mr. Lei doesn't meet with strangers.
You must make an appointment with him. Otherwise, I'm sorry.
Please leave.
Lei Xiong was diagnosed with liver cancer at the age of 50.
His doctor said he only had three months to live at most.
Later on, his illness was contained through treatment.
In the end, he was cured. Miraculous, isn't it?
He really did live to return to China.
After that, he has stayed away from the spotlight
and has been convalescing at Suzhou's Meditation Garden.
Aside from his closest friends, nobody has seen him.
Okay, I understand.
Can you stop worrying?
We're already here. Shouldn't we enjoy ourselves?
We haven't seen Lei Xiong yet. How can we enjoy ourselves?
If we can't use force, we can outsmart them.
How do we do that?
Have fun with me today and you'll find out tomorrow.
[Meditation Garden]
Be careful.
Come.
What are we doing?
Climbing over the wall.
Climbing over the wall? That's how you'll outsmart them?
That's right.
I must've been crazy to believe you.
Such a big place must have surveillance cameras.
Would I not know that?
I've been looking all day and found this is a blind spot.
No, find another way.
You don't believe me? I'll show you.
- It's dangerous! - It's not.
Slow down.
Be careful.
It's okay, it's okay.
Xiao Fei!
- The-- - Ms. Tong, please come in.
Thank you.
Xiao Fei!
- Are you okay, Xiao Fei? - I'm fine.
You two are quite bold.
I have high-voltage wires installed all around my residence.
I even have a few mastiffs stationed at surveillance blind spots.
If I hadn't happened to pass by
do you know what would've happened to you?
We're sorry, Mr. Lei.
We really need to see you about something important.
Tell me. For what reason have you gone through so much effort to see me?
Is that you in this photo?
Why would you have a photo of me?
This was also taken before I went to India.
Mr. Lei, I am Xie Xiao Fei.
My father is Xie Tian You of X-Group.
Not too long ago, something happened within our family.
My father said I must find you by any means necessary.
Mr. Lei, my father and I want to take back controlling interest of X-Group.
That's why we need you to declare your position.
Ever since my uncle assumed control, X-Group's stock has been plummeting.
I believe that as a shareholder
you wouldn't want to see your assets depreciate.
That's enough. I am willing to help you.
Really?
However, I'm very sorry to say I am only a proxy holder.
Proxy holder?
Then can you tell us who you represent?
You might not believe me when I say this.
This person keeps a very low profile.
Even I have never seen him in person.
He entrusts an attorney to handle all business matters.
Thank you.
Sorry.
I know you feel impatient.
Didn't Mr. Lei say he'll do everything he can to find Tang Mi Cai for you?
Don't worry. Have patience.
Xiao Fei, this is this month's electricity bill.
Take a look at it. We'll split it in half.
Have you forgotten to withdraw cash?
You must be used to charging credit cards.
I'm always doing that too.
I'll cover you for now.
You can pay me back when you withdraw cash.
- Thank you. - It's nothing.
- Sorry. - It's okay.
Hello, Tian Tian?
Can you lend me money one last time?
Why aren't you asking Tong Wei? Why do you come to me every time?
I don't want her to know I don’t have money.
You're embarrassed to ask her for money, but it's okay to ask me?
You're her boyfriend, not mine.
I don't have money either, man.
I promise I'll pay you back after this.
I'm really not asking for much this time.
I'll pay you back as soon as I have money.
You'll pay me back? When?
You don't look like you can make a comeback.
Everything costs money. Have you thought about what you'll do in the future?
You haven't.
Doesn't everything cost money?
You spend but have no income. This won't last long.
Then what do you suggest?
Find a job.
A job? Where will I find one?
You're a big man. You don't know how to find a job?
Jobs have always come to me. I've never had to look for one.
I couldn't dodge them fast enough. Where do I start looking?
Give me some advice.
Make a resume out of what you can do and the jobs you've had before and print it.
Go to offices and hand in your resume. Maybe one of them will hire you.
I have to go to the offices in person to submit a resume?
Can't I submit it online?
It'll show more sincerity.
Plus, you're pretty good in the looks department.
Maybe they'll give you more points when they see you in person.
I do agree with you on that point.
Makes sense. Let's go.
Xie Xiao Fei.
If you can't take this step
then you're not worthy of Tong Wei.
Excuse me, are you hiring?
Sorry, we're currently not hiring.
Thank you.
Sir, based on your resume
we currently do not have a suitable position for you.
I understand. Thank you.
Thank you.
Come in.
GM Yang, hiring for the new positions are coming to a close.
They're not critical positions. You can make the call.
I know.
There's someone that you might have to take a look at yourself.
Who is it?
Xie Xiao Fei?
- He came to apply for a job? - Yes.
I was shocked and wasn't sure how to handle it.
- Leave it here for now. - Okay.
- I'll go outside now. - Okay.
Chairman, I have something to report.
Xie Xiao Fei came to Ke Wan today looking for job.
It seems he's really desperate.
Yang Xiao, the chance to avenge Chen Xi is here.
Not only are we not hiring Xie Xiao Fei, nobody else is to hire him either.
Chairman, that won't be so good. If Chen Xi were to find out...
Then don't let her find out.
Okay.
Here, Dad. Your favorite soup.
I haven't had dinner with you in a long time.
What have you been busy with lately?
Not much. They're just the company's internal matters.
If you want me to have dinner with you, I'll make more time.
Okay, I'll send you an invitation.
It's all your fault Chen Xi is so busy.
You arranged such a heavy workload for her.
Now, you can't see her, and I can't see her.
This isn't even the worst.
- You're saying... - She doesn't have time to date.
Interfering with her personal matters is the worst.
Mom.
Song, Chen Xi is 25 years old already.
She still doesn't have a boyfriend. Why is that?
It's all because she's too busy with work.
Even if she now has someone she likes, she doesn't have time to date.
- Right, Chen Xi? - Don't make assumptions.
Is there someone?
Nobody. Don't worry about it.
You clearly do.
It's also someone in the company.
Who is it?
Yang Xiao, the general manager.
Mom, stop it. He and I only have a professional relationship.
Professional relationship?
GM Yang is a very nice man.
He's competent and does his duty.
I also know a bit about his family.
They're an intellectual family. His parents are quite respectable.
Most importantly, GM Yang is devoted to Chen Xi.
Everybody in the company knows.
Is what your mother said true?
That's her opinion. That is not reflective of my opinion.
Chen Xi, you--
However, speaking of Yang Xiao, I do recognize his character and competence.
If you don't have any appropriate candidates at the moment
you could try giving him a chance.
Right?
To be honest
I don't have to say much about your brother's morality and conduct.
When I retire one day, Ke Wan won't be handed to him.
Therefore, the family business will naturally be handed to you.
However, as a woman, you need someone by your side to help you.
If it is Yang Xiao by your side
my mind would be at ease.
Of course, I won't meddle too much when it comes to your love life.
You have to decide for yourself.
I just hope
you will have a blissful life and career in the future.
Then I won't have to worry.
Exactly. Chen Xi, your parents just want what's best for you.
Give Yang Xiao some consideration. That'll be all.
Let's eat.
Welcome back.
Um...
I'm sorry. I forgot to withdraw money again.
That’s okay. You can just pay me all at once next month.
It's not much anyway.
Okay.
Xiao Fei, don't hesitate to ask if you need my help with anything.
Actually, I do have something I want to ask you.
Go ahead.
How did you find a job in the first place?
You’re looking for a job?
I'm thinking about it.
I still shudder at the thought of job hunting.
That's because I'm not from around here.
Once I graduated, my mom wanted me to return home.
She thinks there's no point for a girl to work on her career in the big city.
She thinks girls should graduate, then get married, then have children.
That's not the life I want though.
I put together a resume and put it up online.
I got no responses at all.
Later on, I put my resume up on this site.
This is the one.
You have a resume, right?
Give it to me.
I set everything up for you. You just need to press enter.
Is this reliable?
Of course.
The day after I submitted my resume on this site, I got a call from Fu Tong.
I told them I'd be happy even if they just gave me a janitor's job.
They must have been touched by my spirit.
They gave me a really nice job.
Janitor?
Don't you find that embarrassing?
I think being unable to find a job is embarrassing.
True. Not being able to find a job is even more embarrassing.
I'm such a failure.
Chen Xi, you're not sleeping yet?
Not yet.
You're not mad, are you?
I'm not mad.
But please don't mention this again in front of Dad.
Everything about Yang Xiao is good.
There's just one bad thing about him.
You don't have feelings for him, right?
Yes, so please stop telling me to be with him.
Everything about my daughter is great.
But there is one bad thing about you.
You care too much about feelings.
I know.
You see your mother as a snob.
She judges men by their family and career.
She doesn't care about your feelings.
Actually, if I were such a self-seeking woman
I wouldn't be how I am today.
Mom, what are you saying?
When I was first with your father, I valued my feelings too much.
I thought it was enough that I loved him.
Regardless of whether he loved me
I thought I'd be happy as long as we were together.
But after 20 years of trials and hardships
I really do regret it.
If I were to choose again
I would definitely choose a man who loves me more than I love him.
Chen Xi, women are born into this world
needing love from others.
I'm telling my story in hopes that you can be happy.
I hope you won't have regrets when you are my age.
Don't repeat my mistakes.
Don't say that.
Your dad wants you to give Yang Xiao a chance.
That is in consideration of the future when you take over the business.
But I want you to give Yang Xiao a chance
in consideration of your future happiness.
Let's be a bit more blunt.
Even if Yang Xiao won't have much room for growth
or if he goes down in the world
it would be okay.
As long as he loves you more than you love him
then you will definitely be happy.
Chen Xi.
Feelings...
will slowly fade over time.
Yang Xiao is a nice man.
Take hold of this chance.
Be a good girl.
It's not a matter of being a good girl.
I really need some time.
Why are you so stubborn?
Do you think you are different from other women?
- Okay, Mom. - What has gotten into you?
Mom, let me think about it, okay?
Here, drink this milk.
Thank you.
Chen Xi.
It's not easy being a woman.
You must make the best of your life.
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