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[Negotiator]
[Episode 1]
It has been 17 hours since last night
and I don't see any progress for the merger negotiation of Quick, Qin.
You're the Chinese legal representative of Yep.
You need to come up with a solution!
I never expected Quick's boss
to suddenly change and refuse to negotiate.
Please, give me some time.
No one can ensure. Listen, I give you one more hour.
If you don't have any progress in one hour, I will fire you and your firm.
What was Mr. Chen thinking?
He took such a long flight to their headquarters
starts talking about merging with Yep
and then suddenly stopped negotiation altogether.
I really have no idea what he's doing.
I'm really starting to think he's losing it. It's...
What's going on here?
Still haven't seen him.
Jeez.
Mr. Qin, it's already been half an hour.
How's Tian Yu doing?
It's fallen through.
The CEO of Quick suddenly fell silent in the middle of negotiations.
Chen Mo founded his first literature website in 1999.
He made his first fortune.
In 2010, his social networking platform went public in New York.
Two years later, he helped another website go public in Hong Kong.
This guy isn't short on money at all.
Since he doesn't need money, why did he agree to collaborate with Yep?
Simple.
In the free-for-all taxi-hailing app market in China
only the American Yep and Chinese Quick are left standing.
These two companies have been hemorrhaging money to seize market share.
There's no benefit to either of them for this to continue.
But Chen Mo is suddenly pulling out.
It's not like such a big player to go back on his word.
- Hello? - Cui Xi.
Where's Tong Wei? Put her on the phone.
Tell her to think of something quickly. I only have half an hour left.
If Chen Mo doesn't return to the negotiating table
I will be fired, okay?
I understand.
I am Xie Xiao Fei.
This is who I am in the beginning of this story.
Arrogant, bossy, and condescending.
Thank you.
If I hadn't met her today
I might have continued my life just like that.
There's no more time.
She will come. She'll definitely be here.
Mr. Qin, I know Ms. Tong is a very outstanding negotiator
as well as your close friend.
But you can't stake your future on her alone.
If the negotiation fails, how will you explain to CEO Sun?
We can't wait. We must take measures.
You're finally here.
- Where's Chen Mo? - Across the hall.
Let's go.
I'm a user of Quick. I have a complaint.
Where's CEO Chen?
Who has a complaint?
Hello, CEO Chen. I'd like to speak in private.
Who was that woman?
I have a question.
Which kingdom are you a princess of?
You flew all the way to the U.S. to make a complaint. Who are you?
Allow me to introduce myself.
I am a negotiator of CAEA stationed in Shanghai. My name is Tong Wei.
Negotiator? Oh, that's scary.
Let me introduce myself.
If this were a honey trap, I'd play with you for a while.
If you want to negotiate, then I'm sorry. Please leave.
You don't have to listen to me negotiate
but you should at least listen to my complaint.
What's your complaint?
I'll sit down and talk.
This is what happened.
A while ago, I had to go to U.S. headquarters
to participate in a 10-day training.
I caught a ride to Shanghai Pudong Airport.
I ordered the ride with the Quick app.
This is what happened.
I'll play the clip for you.
Is something the matter, mister?
Do you have the Yep app on your phone?
Yes. Why?
Can you also request a ride from me on Yep?
When we reach the destination, I'll lower your fare.
I don't understand.
While I'm driving for Quick, you can request the ride from me on Yep.
That way, I can get paid from both companies on one ride.
I can earn more and it doesn't cost you anything.
Isn't that great?
Mister, you're very clever.
There's just nothing else I can do.
I hope those two companies can keep fighting
so that I'd earn even more.
What's it called? An "Internet mindset", right?
That's the end. "Internet mindset."
After hearing a base-level driver say that
do you and your team still plan on continuing this battle?
Were you sent by Yep to persuade me?
I'm not here to persuade you.
I'm here to help you and myself.
Why do you say that?
This is what I see it.
After Yep entered the Chinese market, in order to seize the market from Quick
they've been continuously looking for ways to come up with subsidies.
That is what gave rise to click farms.
Both companies burn through astronomical amounts of money every month
but that money is used by others through clicks.
It's a legal loophole.
Therefore, if both companies continue to fight, you'll both go down.
By then, the taxi app market will no longer exist.
Won't that be an inconvenience for those of us who need rides?
I believe such a result isn't what you wish to see either.
To be honest, I have an understanding of your entrepreneurial history.
I know you have no shortage of money.
However, when Quick first launched
you and your team spent more than a year in over 30 cities
on local marketing efforts.
I believe you didn't invest so much effort just for the money.
Young lady, you know quite a lot.
That's dangerous.
Yes, I don't need money.
My primary mission now is how to spend money
so that everybody can enjoy a happy life.
Quite admirable, aren't I? Yes, I think I so too.
That's why I regret this merger.
I believe after Yep begins collaborating with Quick
Yep will no longer face any competition and will dominate the market.
In any market, the absence of competition is detrimental to the industry.
What do you think?
I understand what you're saying.
One company dominating the market isn't good
but you don't want to see both companies fail, do you?
So, I just want to say there are still many things you can do after the merger.
I just hope you can give yourself and the users a chance.
What do you say?
- I look forward to working with you. - Okay, got it.
CAEA, Tong Wei. I'll remember you.
I hope it won't turn into a grudge a few months down the line.
Why?
Some people mean well but end up doing more harm than good
but that's no reason to not help.
All right. I hope we will meet again.
Hello.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Here.
Thanks for flying out here for me
and helping me take care of such a big problem.
Cheers.
Let me be clear.
I didn't fly out here just for you.
I have training at U.S. Headquarters.
Besides, I'm not doing this for free.
I'm sure your law firm will be generous, right?
Makes sense.
CAEA negotiators aren't easy to hire.
So, in order to thank you...
You're not short of money.
So... I'll give my body to you.
Aren't you cheeky?
I booked a room nearby. Tonight, why don't we...
Tian Yu! How many times have I told you? We're just--
Friends.
- Okay. - You'd best remember that.
I was just joking. Why are you so serious?
Well, either way, I have to thank you.
Let's drink to today's victory.
Cheers.
- What time is your flight tomorrow? - 10 a.m.
That's early. You should get some rest tonight.
I'll give you a ride when we're done eating.
No, it's okay. I can catch a cab. We're just friends.
Friends? This is New York. It's dangerous so late at night.
See you back in China.
Ladies and gentlemen!
Let us introduce the first boxer!
Yep, a lot of people here were once frightened by him.
Let's give it up for Ivan the Russian Bulldozer!
Bulldozer is returning to Russia soon.
After this game, he's done with the business.
Oh, but he's going to be very good today.
I just hope he doesn't kill the rival.
Let us introduce the other boxer.
Really, folks, don't understand what happened to him in his life
why he is so anxious to be beaten up!
Regardless, standing here makes him a warrior.
This is a name you probably never heard of before.
Let's give it up for Xiao Fei!
Xiao Fei!
I like boxing because I like the tangible feeling of this sport.
But, very few people support me.
- That includes my family. - Xiao Fei, you got this! I love you!
He must be kidding.
This dude must have walked into the wrong place.
An Asian?
Hey, Bruce Lee! This ain't karate for kindergarteners.
You're gonna get killed. Get outta there!
Ready?
Fight!
What's going on inside?
Your brother is in this ring tonight
competing against a fighter nicknamed Bulldozer.
Does he have a death wish?
Oh my gosh.
Please, get up.
Xiao Fei!
Be careful.
Yes!
That'll teach you to look down on Asians.
I know your sister is ill and you're trying to go home.
I won't take this money.
You can use it to help your sister.
You're amazing!
Xiao Fei, why are you here again?
It's dangerous here. Come home with me.
Dangerous? It's exciting here.
This place is dangerous for someone like you
but to me, it's just a place to relax.
You're even more scared than Ai Li.
Xiao Fei, even if you want to play, it shouldn't be tonight.
Have you forgotten what day it is tomorrow?
Of course I wouldn't forget.
It's the monthly family gathering.
So darn boring. There's no point to it.
You're leaving already? I'm not letting you go.
Let me go get changed. Wait for me in the car.
- Hi, William. - Hey, what's up?
What? Don't trust me?
I'm trying to make sure everything goes well at tomorrow's family gathering.
Xiao Tian, you're so young.
Why do you keep worrying over stupid company business?
Xiao Fei, I'm not the same as you.
How are you different?
I'm your older brother. You're my younger brother.
How are you different?
Stop frowning. Your face is so stiff.
- Have one. - No, thanks.
Listen to me. Eat it.
Chew on this and your face will relax. Got it?
Come on.
You first.
What's wrong?
I wasn't drinking. Why do I feel dizzy?
Dizziness is normal.
If you weren't dizzy, that would be abnormal.
What did you give me?
This is vodka-spiked gum that a friend gave me.
Someone who usually doesn't drink would quickly feel tipsy.
It's not a big deal though. Just sleep it off.
Xiao Fei.
I have stuff to do. Go home and sleep.
I won't be late tomorrow. No worries. I won't let you be scolded either.
Get in the car.
- Take him home. - Yes.
Darling, you sure have your ways.
I'm followed every day, like I'm a prisoner.
I want to puke just hearing the word "family".
Your brother is just looking out for you. You're the only heir in your family.
If anything were to happen to you
what would happen to X-Group, the Xie family business?
Don't mention X-Group to me.
What does it have to do with me?
Is it just because I'm a Xie?
I won't live like they do.
I won't become a money-making tool like them. I absolutely won't.
[Uncle]
- Hello, Uncle. What is it? - Wei Wei!
It's bad! Tian Tian is missing!
Tian Tian is missing?
What happened? Did you call the police?
I...
Move it. You can't explain clearly. I'll tell her.
Tong Wei, it's like this.
Tian Tian hasn't been home since yesterday.
I called her classmates and they said she didn't go to class today.
I heard... she went abroad!
Tong Wei, you're smart and capable. Help us find Tian Tian.
If anything were to happen to her
your uncle and I wouldn't know what to do!
Don't panic.
Go to Tian Tian's room and see if she left behind any information.
Okay, okay. Quickly.
There is? Quick, bring it here.
Right here.
Tong Wei, we found a travel itinerary in Tian Tian's room.
Itinerary?
Take a picture of the itinerary and send it to me.
Okay, I'll do that right now.
Hello, Cui Xi? Sorry to bother you so late at night.
I couldn't sleep. What do you need?
Help me look up all fashion show times for New York Fashion Week.
Where's Xiao Fei?
He's...
Was he out fooling around last night?
No... He...
Stop trying to cover for him.
If he doesn't make it here on time today
we'll have another fun show to watch.
I'll never get tired of seeing this father and son duel.
Chairman.
Your coffee.
Is everybody here?
Everybody's here.
Xiao Fei is back?
Not yet.
I'm going to greet the guests.
Madam.
Here, Tian You.
Xiao Fei must have been out fooling around again last night.
I'm not trying to force him.
Family gatherings on the 5th of every month
was a rule his great-grandfather set.
He likes to play around. I've turned a blind eye to that.
Now, he won't even respect the rules.
That is absolutely outrageous.
All right, calm down.
He will make it back in time today.
That darn brat.
If he's late, I'll break his legs.
If he doesn't come back
I'll kick him out of the family and be done with him.
All right, don't be mad.
Drink some coffee. I'll go greet the guests.
The monthly family gathering
is just a bunch of phony relatives coming to this pretentious house
to toast and joke with each other.
In reality, it's just an elaborate scheme for their own benefit.
I am disgusted with every person and every nook and corner here.
This isn't the life I want.
Uncle Ou.
There are only 10 minutes left. Hurry and get ready.
I'm also heading to the hospital later.
No worries, Uncle Ou. Bye!
I get extremely cranky just thinking about their hypocritical faces.
Oh, Xiao Fei, you are ever the fashionable one.
Right.
Your hair can almost reach the ceiling.
Yes, yes.
Tian You is here.
- Hi, Brother. - Hello, Chairman.
Hello, Tian You.
Xiao Fei.
Everybody's here.
Sit, sit.
Hi, Dad.
Come, let us drink to health.
To health, Tian You.
I may be young, but I know--
Xiao Fei.
Chairman asks to see you in his study.
- Right now, Uncle Ou? - Yes.
All right, I understand.
[Unknown Asian boxer defeats famous locale "Bulldozer"...]
Chairman.
Yo, what's up, everybody?
How many times have I told you? Speak Mandarin at home.
What is this about? Look.
What?
"In an illegal MMA competition in Brooklyn yesterday"
"a mysterious Asian man defeated famous local boxer, Bulldozer."
"He later gave the cash prize to his opponent"
"for the opponent's family's medical treatment."
The media has exposed my good deeds again.
Dad, don't you think I'm the pride of the Chinese people?
How can you have the nerve to joke about it?
You are the heir to the company.
I am getting old.
It is up to you to carry through the company's plan to return to China.
You neglect your duties every day and have forgotten your identity.
I know my identity.
But I don't want to be who you want me to be.
Because I have my own rights!
Xiao Fei, X-Group's plan to return to China
is what the entire family dreams of.
Your father has placed high hopes on you.
High hopes?
You should place your high hopes on someone else.
Nonsense!
The Xie family has been in the U.S. for a hundred years now.
Tian You has been preparing for a long time for the return to China.
Return to China?
Uncle.
You've all been preparing for a long time.
But have any of you asked for my opinion?
Do I want to use your methods to return and develop in China?
In your eyes, I'm just a money-making tool.
That's not what I mean.
I'm not interested in your business.
Presumptuous!
Dad, do you know why I like boxing?
You don't, do you?
I'll tell you.
Only in the ring...
do I feel that I am a real man.
Only there can I vent all my emotions.
Be it by beating up others or being beaten up
every punch is tangible and felt in the flesh.
What about you all?
You go around making social calls, pasting on smiles, and spouting lies.
Aren't you tired?
Every one of you is hypocritical through and through.
I'm not interested in any of your plans. You should go to Xiao Tian instead.
You--
- You! - Tian You.
You're a disgrace! You...
What's the matter?
Am I wrong?
You...
Get back here! Get back here!
Xiao Fei, come back!
Dad, Dad! Dad!
I really regret... having such a good-for-nothing son.
- Chairman, are you all right? - Don't be mad.
Hello?
What?
I understand. I'm on my way.
Excuse me, sir. Can you help me?
I... I... I love it here.
Do you have a ticket? I mean...
Do you have a ticket? I'm just a photographer.
I can't... I can't really get you in.
I want to go in. Please.
I'm sorry. I can't do anything. There's nothing I can do.
You gotta have a ticket. Sorry.
Why are you dressed like this? I've been searching for you all day.
Why are you here?
That's what I should be asking you. Come with me.
I'm not leaving.
Where are you going? Come home with me.
I'm not leaving! I'm finally here.
I'm going to Fashion Week and I'm going to be in street snaps.
You think you can be in street snaps?
You're coming home with me.
What do you know? This is high street fashion.
Tong Wei, be my interpreter with the photographers.
It wasn't easy for me to get here.
Ask them to keep an eye out for my designs.
It wasn't easy for you.
Do you know it's been more difficult for your parents?
You just took off. They've been going crazy!
I don't care.
I'm not going home until I make some waves here.
I want to be famous in the U.S.
Famous in the U.S.? Sure, that's easy. I'll call the police for you.
- Don't try to scare me. - I'm trying to scare you?
Look at yourself.
You're a young girl who can't speak English and has no assets here.
You have no relatives here.
Who would believe you if you say you're not an illegal immigrant?
So you're going to turn your back on me?
Turn my back on you? I'm helping you, you know?
It's wonderful that you have a dream. I support you.
But please work hard towards your dream and make an honorable return here.
Come home with me now.
Move it.
There you go with the cliche speech again.
[Massum Health Center]
Tian Tian?
How come there's nobody around?
What kind of place is this?
We sincerely apologize about this situation.
My mama is still unconscious.
Why did you call me?
Do you know what this means to me?
We're very sorry.
One of our new doctors misread the information.
I know we let you down.
Who?
Speak up.
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
There's nothing I hate more than being let down.
Why is that?
Because it's a terrible feeling.
If you let this happen one more time...
I will not spare any of you.
We won't let this happen again.
How much money have we given your health center each year?
It's not bad, do you think?
But what of now?
Uncle Ou.
Give me some time alone with my mom, will you?
In this hollow family, the only one I care about is my mother.
She is so kind and has never hurt a soul
yet, she has become like this.
Mama, when will you wake up?
I miss you so much.
This girl.
- This one? - Yes.
- You come with me. - Okay!
- Security, attention! - Thank you.
Security, attention!
Let me go!
- Let me go! - Tian Tian!
Tong Wei, tell them to let me go.
Do you know what you've done?
Don't try to scare me. You're restricting my personal liberties.
- I'm getting a lawyer and suing you all! - Sorry, she's my sister.
- We need backup. - Tian Tian!
Open! Open!
We need to get upstairs.
Tian Tian?
Who are you?
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