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[Game of Hunting]
[Episode 35]
Is this necessary? You're being overly cautious.
It's safe here. You can talk now.
I don't know what to say anymore.
You're alarming me by looking here and there.
It's still not safe here.
Now... Where are we going now?
Come on.
I don't know what you think about Yuan Kun's spying
but it's given me psychological trauma.
Look at how many overhangs there are in the CBD.
Who knows how many secret hidden cameras are installed?
If you're not careful, your conversations could be leaked.
You're now a spy who has betrayed your team.
You'll be universally condemned for your workplace ethics.
I'm doing this for your own good.
I'm fine.
Afraid I'll become notorious and despised by my colleagues?
Thank you.
I need to take that into consideration unless you no longer work for Te Hui.
The company places its interests first.
Ethics are certain to make way for rules.
Feeling more settled now?
Tell me what you have to say.
Chen Xiu Feng's interview is coming up.
It's merely a formality.
The contract will be signed as soon as he receives the offer.
That sure is fast.
These dirty tricks are indeed effective.
It's no exaggeration to say
Chen Xiu Feng is at the brink of bringing disgrace and ruin upon himself.
He has no choice.
He is bound by stocks and chains.
I met with Mi Na.
She admitted to everything.
What about the video? Has she seen it?
She wouldn't have been in the mood to watch it.
It can only be confirmed by going to Chen Xiu Feng.
If it exists, he must have seen it already.
He's the most important audience.
But I really don't want him to find out we know about it.
There's no more time.
What could we do even if we can confirm the existence of the video?
Report to the police?
- We can't? - That's right.
At the least, I can't bring myself to do it. What else can be done?
One thing might work.
I know how Yuan Kun's mind works.
He succeeded quickly and he feels superior.
He's used to being respected and cares about his reputation.
He sees advantages and disadvantages accurately
and is adept at weighing options.
His shortcomings are
his short-sightedness and a lack of self-discipline.
You can confront him directly and reveal your knowledge of this whole situation
and urge him to give up.
The more people who know of this sort of thing
the less value it will hold.
He wouldn't want more people to know.
I'm guessing he won't back down immediately
but he will carefully consider what can be gained or lost.
The likelihood of putting an end to this is good.
I used to look up to him.
I don't feel at an equal standing to be laying my cards on the table
I will feel uncomfortable and won't yield a good result.
You lack confidence. You're afraid of him?
Of course. He is a distinguished superior in the field.
He's also many years my senior.
This will depend on how you see things.
I remember
you have a skill of your own.
You once relied on it to conquer the world.
Give life to any argument.
You can't lose your trademark talent.
Right.
I'll be seeing Yuan Kun soon.
The ultimate outcome may cause you to lose everything.
I have to apologize to you in advance.
There's no way to satisfy both sides.
I hope I will have the chance to make it up to you in the future.
It doesn’t matter to me.
It will be a good thing if you can save Chen Xiu Feng from Yuan Kun.
Will you be able to sleep well with the video in Yuan Kun's possession?
I have nightmares every night.
But he promised me he wouldn't show it to anyone.
The Association of Executive Search Consultants
has a code of ethics.
Mid-level and higher ranked management in Te Hui have made vows to this code.
A vow is a commitment.
He has already trampled on this code and broken his greatest promise.
Do you still trust the promise he made to you?
I am just a small fry.
He gains nothing from ruining my reputation.
Mi Na.
Have you ever considered leaving this industry?
If I had any capabilities, I wouldn't be in this predicament now.
I'd end up in the streets if I don't work in this field.
You don't want to work in your previous profession?
Acting. Do what you're good at.
I've thought about it.
But it's only in my thoughts. I have no chance.
What if you do?
If you become a celebrity one day
that video will be no small matter.
Tell me how I can prove the existence of that video.
Chen Xiu Feng has seen it. He told me himself.
What did he say?
He told me he saw the video
and even asked me if I was in on it with Yuan Kun.
He must have watched, or else he wouldn't have turned into a madman.
This is what I wanted to have confirmed.
Is this important?
Very important.
You've seen him again?
At the hospital.
I really couldn't stop myself.
What I feel for him...
It's like how Yi Mei loves you.
It is a dead end.
You can't keep going down this path.
How will I know if I don't keep going?
I want to speak to his wife and settle this in my own way.
Regardless of the outcome, I won't settle this with money.
If that's what you want to do, nobody can stop you.
I'll just leave with this.
Don't dance on the edge of a cliff
with someone who is already at the end of his rope.
It will either end with mutual destruction
or disgrace to yourself.
Yuan Kun is one who pays particular attention to appearance
one who holds a strong presence.
To win this battle, I must start with the details
and make him feel the one standing before him is more formidable
or else he will easily devour me.
Zheng Qiu Dong, you need to buck up and win this battle.
You're dressed to impress.
Where are you going?
To talk business.
The president of Hong Shen Company told me this great news.
This is a special honor of Te Hui
and I want to congratulate Mr. Yuan Kun in advance.
Mr. Yuan Kun, you are a role model for China's youth.
Thank you for the encouragement, President.
I will work even harder.
Thank you. Goodbye.
Goodbye.
I believe Hong Shen will be a stage on which you'll shine.
Reality won't tolerate blind optimism.
The unknown is even more cruel and dreadful.
Many new policies have formed on foreign PE in the last two years.
In truth, I'm not too familiar with them.
I might fail the interview.
Don't scare me, Mr. Chen.
If you fail, that's as good as refusing to cooperate.
There's no room for discussion. It's just as unacceptable.
We still need to be realistic. Anything is possible!
Mr. Chen, challenge ten good men, but don't provoke even one villain.
You are one who cherishes your feathers.
Don't fall upon a desperate madman.
I have no wings.
I am a savage beast.
You can't say that.
You are my target, the most in-demand talent.
Why don’t I ask Mi Na to come back from Hainan to speak with you
to calm you down and prepare you for the interview?
You can stop telling me Mi Na is in Hainan.
You two can't even keep your stories straight.
She already came to see me.
She's... back?
[Lin Bai]
Hello?
We just had a conference call from the company president in Boston
who gave him advance congratulations.
He truly has no way out now.
He is a trapped beast.
Tomorrow, he will become a role model for over 3,300 Te Hui employees worldwide.
That's as good as forcing him to rush into danger.
Lin Bai, stop while you still can.
I asked you to withdraw and you promised.
Why are you telling me this now?
Put yourself in his shoes.
What will his future be like?
I can't put myself in his shoes right now.
Your company president is too irresponsible.
There isn't even an offer yet. How could he say congratulations already?
Can you hold off on seeing him?
Hold off on laying your cards on the table.
You're the one who told me to see him. Now you're telling me not to.
When he made a monkey out of me
did you think about what my future would be like?
I'm not insisting on an eye for an eye, but I should express how I truly feel.
Then there's the Chen couple.
Their old man is still in the hospital
and could be passing away at any day.
Why must he insist on forcing him to do what he doesn't want to do?
Isn't it for fame and profit?
I can't stand seeing his face of deception.
He is a tyrant!
Luckily, it's just for three years.
Three years later, I'll definitely find a more ideal place for you.
Whose ideal? I've always done my own job searching.
Okay. You're in demand.
You can do whatever you want.
Let's cut to the chase.
You've seen the schedule from interview to officially working.
Let me hear your final decision now.
My father, wife, myself, and the pitiful Mi Na
are all your hostages.
What else can I say?
Don't say that.
Arranged marriages are cruel but there are some that end up happy.
True.
But they're still forced to bear with it.
I just want to hear your final decision.
I'm almost there.
He seems to think victory is inevitable.
If you go to him now, he'll fight you tooth and nail.
I'll strive for a peaceful result.
You can still turn around at the last stoplight.
Just passed it.
Too late now.
What is to come cannot be avoided.
Come in.
Vice Chairman Yuan, sorry to drop in without an appointment.
Qiu Dong, why are you being so polite?
Come, sit.
Vice Chairman, I know you have been busy working on Hong Shen Capital's case
and targeting Chen Xiu Feng directly.
This is an open secret to you. You can just be straightforward.
The Chens are my good friends.
Is that so?
Hangzhou is a small place.
I'm not familiar with Mrs. Chen.
I get along well with Xiu Feng though.
That's good.
I won't beat around the bush anymore.
Go ahead.
Chen Xiu Feng has been unwilling to return to work this past year
so he could be with his father.
He and his wife have their own career plans.
When you first approached him, he had turned you down.
How come he later accepted your offer?
Who said he has accepted?
Who?
Chen Xiu Feng or Lin Bai?
Hong Shen Capital isn't an iron wall. I have friends there.
Quick reaction.
You're protecting your sources. Carry on.
You haven’t answered my question yet.
How come he later accepted your offer?
A rejection in the beginning doesn't mean that decision won't change.
You don’t need me to explain that.
Your success with Qu Min Jing is a prime example.
Persistence, patience, sincerity, and intelligence can turn things around.
But I know your methods were very wily.
What?
I didn't quite catch what you said.
But I know your methods were very wily.
I heard you.
You were the one who found someone to make the call from Wen Tao Road?
No.
I've never done--
Enough, don't be wordy.
Cut to the end of your speech.
What did you want out of coming here?
I hope you'll let go of Chen Xiu Feng
and let them live the life they want
and do the jobs they want.
Zheng Qiu Dong, who do you think you are?
Who are you to give me orders on my project?
I've been nice enough to you out of respect to Lin Bai!
I let you benefit from Qu Min Jing's case that I had already completed halfway.
Now you come criticizing me on Chen Xiu Feng's case?
What do you want? To steal my target, right?
Come give it a shot.
I'd like to see what you're capable of.
Calm down, Vice Chairman Yuan.
You've misunderstood.
I don’t want to steal him from you.
Even if I did, it'd be through upright and honest means.
I wouldn't use unscrupulous methods.
Chen Xiu Feng was indeed my target in the very beginning.
But you very quickly and cleverly left me with my hands tied.
I accepted defeat.
He's no longer my desired target.
Now I'm even more puzzled.
Why should I give him up?
To put it simply, I can't stand watching anymore.
What can't you stand watching? Stop pretending.
If you think I'm pretending, that is your opinion. It's not what I think.
You ridiculed me for my choice in the Bank of the Mediterranean mission.
I tolerated it.
- But this time-- - Enough.
Let's not waste our breath since we can't see eye to eye. You can leave.
I won't give up on Chen Xiu Feng. Okay?
Am I making myself clear?
I really can't stand you.
You shouldn't have interrupted me.
Get out!
I don’t have time to listen to scum who came out of prison
sit here and tell me what to do.
Do you think wearing a suit will hide your sorry, wretched self?
Do you think a haircut can conceal the filth in your heart?
Not by a long shot! I've seen plenty of people like you!
But I've never seen one who'd dare to criticize me.
Get out. Get out of my sight!
I came to have a peaceful talk.
I didn't expect you to choose the hard way.
I had prepared a long, tactful speech.
But I don't want to say it anymore.
I can disappear from your sight
but before I leave, I must say what needs to be said.
First.
The plot to use Mi Na to seduce Chen Xiu Feng into a trap
must stop immediately.
Second, the secretly recorded video must be deleted.
Third, you must not use it again
to threaten Chen Xiu Feng into working for Hong Shen.
Otherwise, even if a crime of blackmail cannot be established
you can kiss goodbye to your career in the headhunting industry.
Goodbye.
Wait!
Slander? You dare to defame me?
What seduction? What secret recording?
That is all nonsense!
Zheng Qiu Dong, you had better make yourself clear.
I wanted to explain but you wouldn't let me.
Okay, you can talk now.
Chen Xiu Feng was recommended to you by Lin Bai.
But Lin Bai did not have complete details on him.
It was your assistant who stole information from my company's computer.
You're aware of the course of events.
If we were in competition for Chen Xiu Feng
you wouldn't have the upper hand.
You're also well aware of that.
That's why you set me up to join your team
then showed me your confidential files which included the data you stole from me
forcing me to bite my tongue
and have no choice but to drop out of the competition for Chen Xiu Feng.
Considering the fact that Te Hui, you, and Lin Bai have helped me before
I accepted being dropped from your team.
I originally wanted to observe in secret
and learn how the renowned VC Yuan would put his professional talent to use.
Yet, I never expected to see such an unbearably disgraceful travesty.
Chen Xiu Feng's rejection caused a serious blow to your ego.
Mrs. Chen was away at Yunnan at the time.
You incited Mi Na to take advantage of the chance and ensnare Chen Xiu Feng.
That was no challenge for Mi Na's acting skills.
After Chen Xiu Feng fell into the trap
You made an online purchase from Hangzhou Private Guardian Electronics
bought a Model MJS2 smoke detector spy camera.
and installed it in Fortune Plaza Room 2008.
You made Mi Na lead Chen Xiu Feng to the hotel room.
You recorded everything through remote monitoring.
What followed was simple.
It was blackmail.
I cannot imagine how this blackmail was executed.
I only saw what came after.
Chen Xiu Feng seemed to have lost his spirit.
His father terminally ill, his affair caught on tape, and now blackmail.
He is unable to deal with any of this.
I pity Mrs. Chen.
Kui is pure and kindhearted.
I saw her a few days ago.
She said she was afraid.
Her husband secretly visited an overseas suicide website.
I decided in that moment I could not stand by and look on.
Even though we are both headhunters
I need to speak to you about what is banned in the game rules.
You make it sound like that's the truth.
Is there any proof?
I don't take you for one who breaks the law
so my methods for you are rather mild.
I'm not whipping out evidence as if this is court, rendering you speechless
and slapping yourself in the face claiming you were wrong.
One with good sense needs only a hint.
You make yourself out to be an angel, selflessly helping others through crises.
- Is there any point? - Yes.
The hell there is! You let this slip just now.
I gained the upper hand in headhunting Chen Xiu Feng.
You couldn't have him so you don't want me to have him either.
I can see through your shady mind.
You envy those who succeed and try to bring them down!
I guess putting it that way would be good.
There is cause and effect so you can't say I'm putting on an act.
Remember this. You will pay dearly for coming here today.
I'm not afraid of your threats
nor do I care about the story you made up of seduction and blackmail.
Without proof, don't even dream about derailing Chen Xiu Feng's case.
Beware of unintended consequences!
As expected, you had earned your position.
I thought you would lose your composure after having your cards revealed.
I didn't expect you to stand your ground and even issue me a warning.
Okay.
Since you refuse to handle this the courteous way
then we shall wait and see.
I don't believe someone with such degenerated morals
who has done so many wrongs
can still become the last winner standing!
Goodbye.
- Hello, Vice Chairman Yuan? - Mi Na.
Are you back or still in Hainan?
I'm already back.
I haven't had time to report in to you yet.
I hope to see you as soon as possible.
Give me your account number as well.
I'll send your bonus for the Hong Shen case.
There's no offer and the case isn't closed yet.
How can there be a bonus?
That's not for you to worry about.
That's 20,000 yuan.
Did you need to be so mysterious?
Yi Mei, you know this.
It's customary for me to refrain from speaking of
things I haven't succeeded at accomplishing yet.
Everybody in the office has been working overtime for two weeks.
Don't they deserve to be rewarded?
Did they?
Sorry.
I have been preoccupied lately.
Don't think too much about it.
I can't help but jump to conclusions.
You weren't like this with Xiong Qing Chun.
You would discuss with her.
Joke with her.
And even let her take naps.
You would cheer her up when she threw tantrums.
How come I don't get the same treatment?
I've been working like a robot lately.
But I haven't heard any comforting words from you.
If it were Xiong Qing Chun...
you wouldn't be like this.
I'm sorry.
You're right.
I've neglected you.
I don't want you to say that.
I'm enough of a failure for asking my boyfriend to pay attention to me.
I don't want to cry too.
I do find it unfair though.
I've seen how you used to treat Xiong Qing Chun.
I don't even receive half as much of your attention.
That is a good warning, Yi Mei.
I have been neglecting you.
It's all my fault you feel insecure.
Give me some more time.
Please.
Don't sound so pitiful.
Enough about this.
I feel better after getting it off my chest.
I have a reminder for you.
Don't you think you've been neglecting your employees?
The company's business volume is increasing rapidly.
Our workload is also increasing.
We don't mind the hard work but you can't turn a blind eye.
They need some consolation.
You're also in charge.
Give me a recommendation.
Start with the basics.
Let's all have dinner together.
The decorations are pretty nice. There's even a stage here.
The projector screen can descend from the top.
I've tested the microphone and sound effects and they're quite good.
Hi, Yi Ren.
Hello, Mr. Chen.
An afternoon nap is a lovely habit.
Look.
This is the venue Yi Ren found for our 20th wedding anniversary celebration.
It looks nice.
Thank you.
Mr. Chen, I'm going to film a short clip of you today. You need to cooperate.
- I look so scruffy. - Go clean up.
I'm going to clean up my look.
Has he opened up about why he's been in such low spirits?
No. I'm guessing it's because of that headhunting firm.
The property caretaker told me
during the time I was away, that firm sent a female employee here
to eat and drink tea with him.
Now that I'm back, they don't send anybody over anymore.
Headhunters aren't the only ones who send female PR.
That's a move used in every profession.
Just from this alone, that firm's moral integrity is clear.
Has Mr. Chen accepted the position?
They have been in frequent contact lately.
I'm guessing he will accept it.
If he does accept, he should be happy about it
not the way he is now.
Dear, 20 years is represented by china, isn't it?
Impressive. You knew that?
Does this look okay, Yi Ren?
You're photogenic no matter what you wear.
The key is to relax.
I'll try.
When we were in college
the school forbid dating.
The rules were even stricter than those in middle school nowadays.
Kui Huang sat in the seat behind me.
We also had the same habit of keeping a journal.
Every day after class, we would stay behind to write in our journals.
In the end, we would be the only ones left.
Why didn't you tell me you returned early?
You would have scolded me.
I wanted to see Chen Xiu Feng.
I admit it.
I... truly fell for him.
Your mission is complete so stop letting your emotions rule you.
If you keep stirring up trouble, you'll ruin the big plan.
Take this and deposit it into your account.
I won't take money for luring Chen Xiu Feng into the trap.
To be honest, I have regrets now.
I was brainwashed by you.
I was too desperate to find success.
Vice Chairman Yuan, can you delete the video?
I'm begging you.
What are you saying, Mi Na?
The workplace is ruthless.
There is no good or bad; only success or failure.
If the path leads to success, there's no choice but to take it.
If we hurt others in the process, we can repent afterwards
and do good deeds to make up for our guilty consciences.
However, we must finish what we've started.
If you stop, you might as well have not done it.
You can't punish your ambitions.
When there's a will, there's a way. Do nothing by halves.
Here, take this.
No!
Vice Chairman Yuan, I know you can be very persuasive
but no matter what you say today, I absolutely won't be taking the money.
I declare my withdrawal from your headhunting team
and my withdrawal from Te Hui.
I am going to be with Chen Xiu Feng.
I am going to tell him I'm sorry and that I love him.
And I forbid you from coercing Chen Xiu Feng anymore.
If you keep it up, I'll report you to the authorities.
Are you out of your mind, Mi Na?
Your blind passion will only end up as wasted efforts!
You won't get anything in return!
Even if you love Chen Xiu Feng, you will still need a plan.
You can gradually get close to him after he is recruited to Hong Shen.
If you throw yourself at him now, what you get in return won't be love!
You'll really lose everything!
I won't listen!
I don't believe you.
I don't dare to. I'm going to act according to my own will.
Nobody can stop me.
All the dishes are served.
We'll begin without you if you don't hurry.
All right, we'll wait.
They'll be here in five minutes.
Mi Na is back and asking me out to eat.
How did further investigation of Bian Chong turn out?
That was completed last week.
We're just waiting on Dong Wei Lian to return from Australia.
We can proceed as soon as he signs off.
Mi Na resigned!
Resigned already or planning to?
She's already resigned.
It seems something's happened.
- Sorry, we were stuck in traffic. - It's okay. Sit down.
You guys are here now, but she's busy.
Oh well, let's not wait. Dig in.
There's no hurry. Let's wait for GM Jia.
By the way, you have mail.
Look, Chen Xiu Feng and Kui Huang are hosting a 20th wedding anniversary party.
Your name is on the invitation.
All right, everybody's finally here.
I just have one thing to say before we eat.
I have been distracted lately and you've all been put to a lot of trouble.
This dinner is my way of making it up to you.
Thank you.
- Thank you, Chairman. - Let's drink.
Thank you, Chairman Zheng.
Let's eat.
I'd like to use this opportunity today to make an announcement.
From now on, I'll be in charge while I'm in the office
but when I'm not, Jia Yi Mei will take charge.
She is being promoted to vice chairwoman.
VC Jia really is the boss now.
Let's have Vice Chairwoman Jia make a speech.
Thank you for your confidence in me, Chairman Zheng.
VC Jia, you're being too polite.
It's called favoritism.
Please watch over us from now on.
I feel like I should say something.
This was too sudden so I haven't prepared anything.
Why didn't you give me a hint beforehand?
Are you going to complain that I'm a dictator?
I'll just keep it simple and say three things.
First, our business volume has been increasing rapidly.
We won't be able to continue keeping up with the late nights.
That's why I plan on hiring two to four new employees.
We'll discuss the details later
but our priority is a professional accountant.
We need one as soon as possible.
Second, we need to change our financial accounting methods.
We'll integrate it into our business management system.
Of course, the details will have to wait until we have an accountant.
Third, after we have our new hires
all employees will have to divide up responsibilities
and be prepared for possible adjustments to the pay system in the future.
Those are my three points. They're not complete plans yet.
That's all I have to say.
Why are you all looking at me? Let's eat.
Were you really not prepared and just pulled that off the top of your head?
Yes, it just came to me.
But I've been thinking about these problems for a long time.
A waste of talent.
Vice Chairwoman Jia, I'm going to poach you for a million yuan position.
You can't blow up on me if I don't do a good job.
Yi Mei, you don't have to be so cautious.
I made this announcement today
primarily as a birthday present to you.
Happy birthday to you...
Happy birthday to you!
Thank you! I had completely forgotten.
Happy birthday.
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