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[Negotiator]
[Episode 10]
Add more on the tip.
- Okay. - Thank you. I easily get chips.
I'll get that, Ms. Xia.
Thank you.
Hello? Mr. Qin, how can I help you?
Uh... Is there anything new going on with Wei Wei?
Don't worry. I'm keeping an eye out for you. What could happen?
Oh, I saw Xie Xiao Fei the other day and gave him a tongue-lashing for you.
Aren't I a good friend?
Thanks. I owe you one.
- All right. I'm hanging up now. - Bye.
What does Tong Wei think of Xie Xiao Fei?
Have a good day.
Sorry, sorry.
Bye, Shang.
I'll get that for you.
Shang Bi Chen, what's wrong with you?
What kind of impression are you giving the client?
Please sign for a package.
Thank you.
A package for Mr. Qin?
Mr. Qin, this is your package. I signed for you.
Working on your day off?
There was a client who wanted to come in today.
No way!
They really found it.
Is that really important?
My future happiness will depend on this.
Future happiness?
It's nothing.
Have you eaten yet?
Let's eat together.
W... With me?
If you feel pressured, then it's okay.
No, no!
Uh.. Maybe a little but it's okay.
All right. Let's go.
Anything you don't eat?
No, I eat everything.
You eat everything? That's scary.
No, there's nothing I avoid.
Two orders of shrimp and basil pasta.
Okay.
What is today's salad special?
Avocado garden salad.
- Okay, we'll have one of that. - Okay, sir. It'll be right up.
Don't feel stressed while eating or you'll have indigestion.
I... I'm not stressed.
I'm really happy to be eating with you.
You've been with the firm a while now. How do you feel?
I think everybody is amazing. There is so much I have to learn.
The first thing you have to learn is to be confident.
When speaking with others
your back must be straight and you must look at the other person.
If you exude a confident image, others will have confidence in you.
- Understand? - I understand.
Okay, try it.
Back straight.
Head up.
Look at me.
Don't look away.
A lawyer's first impression is extremely important.
You must instill in your client trust and even dependence from the first moment.
- Understand? - Understood.
Avocado garden salad.
Pasta.
- Please enjoy. - Thank you.
Go home and practice this in front of a mirror.
When we get back, I'll give you some useful cases.
You can study them.
Mr. Qin, you're so nice.
It's nothing.
As a lawyer, besides having a solid foundation
you must maintain decency and a clear head at all times.
Of course, the most important is a competitive spirit.
So, this is a job that appears glamorous
but is full of hardships behind the scenes.
Moreover, you must always be ready to fight.
The attorneys verbally sparring in court in the movies I watched when I was young
were so handsome.
It was then that I became resolved to become a lawyer.
I studied my life away just to get into law.
Do you still think this is a cool profession?
Of course. I think you're the coolest.
Thank you.
Here, try this.
Thank you.
You're so outstanding. There must be many women who like you.
I don't know. I don't normally pay attention to that.
So you don't have a girlfriend?
I don't.
I think having a girlfriend is quite a lot of trouble.
But...
Maybe...
I'll have a girlfriend soon.
What's wrong? You don't like the food?
Oh, no.
I'm thinking the woman that you like must be very fortunate.
It'd be great if she thinks the same.
She must be very exceptional.
She is indeed.
She is the most exceptional woman I have met.
She can take down enemies and be considerate of others.
Aside from making me wait too long, she is practically perfect.
Mr. Qin likes her so much. Do I not have a chance?
A stray hair.
As a lawyer, you must look flawless at all times.
especially when you're with important clients.
Even a single stray hair could affect the client's trust in you. Understand?
I've been preaching so much. I haven't chased away your appetite, have I?
No, no. There is so much I have to learn. Thank you, Mr. Qin.
That's good. Dig in.
I had my nails done today. Aren't they pretty?
So-so.
Wrong answer. Again. Pretty?
Still so-so.
Do you know what's pretty? Let me show you.
This is pretty.
Shan Shan.
Here.
Do you like it?
Thank you, Qi.
A wonderful night to you! I'm asking again, Ms. Tong Wei.
Will you be my girlfriend?
Good night to you. I'm rejecting you again.
The answer is still no.
- Good morning, Manager Tong. - Morning.
- Good morning, Manager Tong. - I've missed you so much!
- Manager, coffee is on your desk. - Thank you.
Project meeting is at 10 a.m. today. Don't be late, Chairman Fei.
He's not replying?
- Manager Tong. - Mr. Li, please have a seat.
Where is Chairman Fei?
I came to tell you Chairman Fei has officially withdrawn from the project.
Why?
Actually, Chairman Fei was very unwilling to be on this project from the start.
He's been wanting to carry out his native resort plan.
Unfortunately, nobody in the company supports him.
Many people think he is just horsing around.
Chairman Xie sent him here to Shanghai.
He came with a lot of resentment.
I know all that but--
Since you know, please be understanding of Chairman Fei.
Let's start our meeting.
Why didn't you come to today's meeting?
Li Xiang Zhong has probably told you.
He said you're withdrawing.
I don't want to do it anymore.
Weren't you still fine yesterday? Why are you quitting today?
I was originally forced to take this project.
I only took it seriously because of you.
Since you hate me so much, then just have me replaced.
I don't hate you.
You don't like me, so that means you hate me. Get it?
Do you like me?
Xie Xiao Fei, work and personal feelings cannot be mixed together.
To me, if there is no feeling, I won't do the work.
I know you look down on people like me.
So, I'll leave. I'm not playing anymore. Okay?
I... I really don't know how to tell you.
Yes, in the beginning, I really couldn't stand a rich playboy like you.
I thought you just wasted your days away.
But after Suzhou, I saw you in a new light.
I think you have your own dream.
If you have a dream, you should work towards it.
You shouldn't waste your time on me.
Without you, what use would my dreams be for?
I get it.
You don't have to say anymore.
Starting tomorrow, my dad will have my younger brother in charge of the case.
He will be very meticulous and see this project to its end.
So, you don't have to worry.
Are you admitting defeat?
I'm not admitting defeat.
There's just nothing here worth staying for.
Staying here will just break my heart even more. Understand?
Stop!
You...
This is the last time I'll be in this heartbreaking place.
I won't be coming back.
Goodbye.
I like you.
What did you say?
Say that again.
I didn't say anything.
Really?
I like you.
You--
Xie Xiao Fei!
The recording is proof. You can't deny it.
You just had to say you like me and confess to me.
Just tell me directly.
Why make things hard for the both of us?
We can't be together.
Why not?
We're not right for each other.
How so?
Tell me.
I'm a man, you're a woman.
You're beautiful, I'm handsome.
You're intelligent, I'm wise.
From head to toe, left to right, everything is a good match.
What is this called?
This is called a perfect match.
Actually, there is an unspoken rule in the CAEA.
Employees are not allowed to have a relationship with a client.
That's it?
It's for our own good. The company is afraid our feelings will affect our work.
That's simple.
We just don't let anybody know we are together.
This just won't work.
Either agree to be my girlfriend...
I like you.
Or I tell your company about your confession.
You're threatening me?
That's right. I'm threatening you.
Delete that right away.
- Agree to be my girlfriend. - Delete it first.
No! I don't want you going back on your word.
Delete it.
Xie Xiao Fei!
Give it to me! You--
Let go of me!
What are you fighting for?
Let go!
- If you keep moving, I'll kiss you. - I--
What was that?
Isn't it normal for your boyfriend to kiss you?
You're shameless!
That's right, my girlfriend.
All right, I won't force you.
I know you haven't adjusted yet to your first day as my girlfriend
and feel a bit shy.
I'll stop talking. I'll give you some time to adjust.
Let's go celebrate now.
- You-- - I like you.
I like you.
Were you attracted to me long ago?
Sometimes...
Sometimes, when you display you have some IQ, you're acceptable.
I actually have many qualities.
To be honest, it was that time.
That time in Suzhou. I felt you were different from what I imagined.
Really?
What are you doing?
What? Why are we sitting so far apart when we're dating?
I'm only giving you a chance.
I'm making use of this chance.
We're in public. Take away your hand.
What are you doing?
You're my girlfriend. Why are there still so many rules?
Can't I hug you?
Crouch down. Crouch down.
- What? - Xiao Xiang.
Get down.
Hello, sir. Do you need help looking for something?
- I'm looking for a bottle cap. - What bottle cap? I'll help you.
I don't need your help.
Okay, it's fine now.
Are you insane?
Why did you push me beneath the table?
I thought that was Xiao Xiang.
So what if he's here? Am I afraid of him?
- Does Xiao Xiang like you? - Don't make guesses.
I'm afraid he'd find out about our relationship.
So what if he finds out?
If he dares talk about it, I'll threaten him.
Didn't we agree not to let others know yet?
Why are we sneaking around?
What's wrong with being out in the open?
Maybe we should give up.
What do you mean?
I knew there would be a lot of trouble by being with you.
Great.
You just confessed to me and now you're dumping me.
Let me put it this way.
I lived a very strict life before you.
I had careful control of my life.
There were no accidents in my career and job.
That is until you appeared.
You turned my life upside-down.
I feel so out of control. It's an unsettling feeling.
I'm also afraid the company will find out, so...
Okay, okay. I get it.
We'll keep it secret, all right?
It was just an offhand comment. Look at how miserable you look.
Smile.
I also feel this is unfair to you and an inconvenience for you.
It's not an inconvenience to me at all.
I find it extremely exciting.
All right, I promise you I will maintain a low profile
and I won't let anyone find out about our relationship
Okay?
I'm sorry.
Stop apologizing.
I hope you won't bring up anything along the lines of a breakup again.
You can't even think about it.
You hear me?
Here, let's drink.
You still have to drive later.
You can't drink.
Then give me a kiss.
I'm going. Goodnight.
T... That's it?
What else do you want me to say?
If you don't say it, you could do it.
Why did you flick me? I wanted a kiss.
Didn't we talk about this?
Do you see anyone around? Nobody's around. Just kiss me.
This is it. I'm going now.
Fine. Go on. Goodnight. Go to sleep.
Goodnight.
This lousy pen cost me so much money.
How should I give it to her?
Do me a favor tomorrow.
Contact your ex-girlfriend.
[Breaking my heart]
I'm giving you a chance to redeem yourself.
Strange. I don't feel sleepy at all today.
New day.
What?
Get in.
Good things won't wait for you.
If you trick me, you won't hear the end of it.
This.
This and this.
And this.
You have a chance to burn my money and those drinks are all you're ordering?
I want everything except what I just mentioned.
Bring her a cold drink. You like that.
Okay, it'll be just a moment.
Is the sun rising from the west?
You didn't know? The sun has always risen from the west.
Do you think I'm three years old? I know.
What are you laughing at?
As an adult, you should know there is no such thing as free lunch.
I knew this was a setup. What do you want?
I didn't leave that.
I haven't even spoken yet and you already knew what I wanted to ask?
I guessed.
I just wanted to ask why you hate me so much.
Who told you to drag me back from New York?
You made me lose my chance at making waves in the fashion industry.
- I'm here to bury the hatchet. - Not possible.
All right.
Let's just say I ruined your chance. I apologize.
In order to make it up to you and express my sincerity
I promise to get you admission into the next show.
Even so, I still hate you.
You always only think of yourself.
I hate your snobby and pompous attitude.
All right, I'll change. Okay?
What if I hate you even more after you change?
You?
You called me a thief last time.
Did you two team up to play a joke on me?
- Did you bring it? - Of course I did.
Song Ai Li's autographed picture for you.
It really is.
I already explained to her about calling you a thief last time.
It was all a misunderstanding.
She's not really your girlfriend, is she? I see so many rumors about you two.
You're a kid. Why are you reading those things instead of studying?
You two adults create rumors all the time instead of working.
So beautiful.
Thanks, but this doesn't mean I don't hate you anymore.
That's okay. Giving you a picture doesn't mean I've changed my attitude.
Something's up with you two.
I have a meeting in the afternoon. I'm going now.
Are you two dating?
Don't say that! He's my client.
Right?
Yes, yes. Her client.
Who are you trying to fool, Tong Wei?
If he didn't have feelings for you
why would he come all this way to get on my good side?
Are you afraid I'll scheme against the two of you if I find out?
I may be materialistic but I have integrity.
No, I--
Just admit it! Nothing wrong with that.
That's right. She's my girlfriend.
Tian Tian, because of the company, we can't tell anybody yet.
You have to keep it a secret for me. Only you know right now.
Sure.
- What? - Hush money.
That stupid pen cost me a month's allowance.
Dear sister, you wouldn't have the heart to make me eat a month of ramen, right?
I'm still growing.
How much did the pen cost?
1,500 yuan.
I'll send you 2,000 yuan later. Okay?
"I may be materialistic but I have integrity."
Thank you, Sis and Big Bro-in-law.
Darn brat, why are you so materialistic?
I just am.
- Why are you walking so fast? - Stop being so handsy.
What's wrong with being handsy with my girlfriend?
This is the office.
Yes, this is the office's parking lot. Okay?
The parking lot is also part of the office.
You're a major buzzkill.
If you keep this up, I'll punish you tonight.
Please punish me. Please do.
Okay, okay.
After you.
Manager Tong!
I'm tickled pink seeing you at the office!
What are you doing?
Just stick to talking. Why are you hugging her?
Can't you see someone else is here? Be mindful of your body language.
If you hadn't tapped me, I really wasn't aware someone else was here.
You--
It's Young Master Xie.
He's here so early.
This is really not like you.
I was dragged out of bed by Manager Tong.
I mean by her incessant calls.
Your nightlife is so richly colorful.
Of course he can't get up in the morning.
- What? That's not true. Don't-- - Isn't it?
I had to make dozens of calls. You must've had an exhausting night.
It sounds as if you know a lot about my nightlife.
Could it be that you were with me last night?
Would she need to be with you to know you?
She just needs to look at the entertainment news.
Back in New York, you were a real party animal
with a harem of model and celebrity girlfriends.
- No-- - He was that impressive?
A harem?
Do you know the name of his latest girlfriend?
- I-- - Let's keep talking.
- Let me tell you. - What's his girlfriend's name.
I don't know, but it's just not me.
Chen Wen.
Thank you.
Chen Wen, were you working late again last night?
Yes. I'm really wondering if Mr. Qin is made out of iron.
He's so busy with work, he probably doesn't have time to date, right?
How could he not have time to date?
It's just that the one he likes is even busier and hardworking than he is.
What's this new way of eating?
Thank you.
What's on your mind?
I'm thinking about the beautiful woman that Mr. Qin likes.
Stop thinking about it. She's pretty and has many resources.
With resources, she can help Mr. Qin.
How come I get the feeling you are extra interested in Mr. Qin and Tong Wei?
I'm just curious. Mr. Qin is so busy with work.
He likely doesn't have the time to date and meet women.
They were college classmates.
In his first year of graduate school, Tong Wei was a new student.
They both joined the debate club.
Mr. Qin was the club captain.
He was our club's star debater and won many awards.
Soon after Tong Wei joined the club, she challenged him.
She deserves praise for her courage.
What happened?
Of course she lost.
Tong Wei wouldn't admit defeat though.
She practiced for a year and finally defeated Mr. Qin.
From then on, he pursued her like crazy as if he were under a spell.
She sounds like an incredible woman.
Have you been tormented by Mr. Qin?
You seem to be absent-minded all the time.
No, Mr. Qin is really nice to me.
Really? That's good. That means he has high hopes for you.
- Keep it up. - Really?
Have you seen him help anyone else of his own accord?
I think you'll become his right-hand man.
Thank you, Chen Wen.
All right, I'm getting back to work.
Really?
She's back on the project?
No wonder she hasn't been picking up my calls all morning.
So she's been in meetings.
All right, I understand. Thanks.
It seems Song Hao Jie's intel was right.
Wei Wei really is back on the project.
It seems Xie Xiao Fei really is pursuing Wei Wei.
[Tong Bo Bei]
Mr. Qin.
Um...
Thank you for teaching me and showing me so many cases.
Why don't I treat you to a meal when you have time?
It's nothing. Don't mention it.
The first round of negotiations was a failure
giving Ke Wan's General Manager Yang Xiao a terrible impression of Chairman Fei
so he is now taking a very firm stand.
Does anybody have ideas for the next round of negotiations?
Should we consider backing down?
No.
We must take a hard line and go on the offensive.
But what if we reach a deadlock?
I agree with Chairman Fei. We need to stand firm.
However, it's not X-Group that remains unyielding, but CAEA.
That's exactly what I'm thinking.
The main point of contention between X-Group and Ke Wan is
deciding who will hold absolute authority in the native resort project in China.
In order to gain the upper hand
I suggest that CAEA be the first to suggest to Ke Wan
that X-Group must hold at least 80 percent shares.
80 percent?
Ke Wan definitely won't agree.
We want them to refuse.
Then when CAEA and Ke Wan fails to reach a compromise
X-Group will step up to mediate
and say you're willing to back down a little.
That will cut our work in half.
Bingo. That means CAEA and X-Group will play good cop and bad cop.
Understand?
Not bad. You're using that phrase correctly.
It's nothing. I still have much to learn from you.
Does anybody have questions?
Manager Tong, you and Chairman Fei seem to have rehearsed this beforehand.
All your ideas are the same!
What do you know? This is called a match made in heaven.
W... What? Did I say the wrong thing?
Chairman Fei, you should stop using idioms
to avoid others from misunderstanding.
Excuse me, Manager Tong.
Mr. Qin says he needs to see you about something urgent.
Okay, I'll be right there.
- Mr. Qin? - Excuse me, everybody.
What is he doing here instead of working?
Tian Yu? What is it?
Wei Wei, you'll never guess what I have for you.
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