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[Negotiator]
[Episode 14]
Don't be so good to me anymore.
It's impossible between the two of us.
I am very sorry if my past behavior gave you any hope.
Mr. Qin.
Mr. Qin, are you all right? You don't look too well.
Did something happen?
Come talk in the car.
Okay.
You can tell me. I promise I won't tell anyone.
Do you like me?
I do.
How much?
Actually, I've liked you since the first moment I saw you.
I know I have a ways to go to be worthy of being with you.
But I'm working on it.
Besides, it's my business that I like you.
Don't feel burdened by it.
Don't like me.
I'm not worthy.
How can that be? You such a remarkable man.
I'm content just liking you.
Get out.
You should go home.
Okay.
[11 messages, Xie Xiao Fei: I'm sorry.]
Reply.
[106 messages, Xie Xiao Fei: I'm sorry.]
Look, the two are so intimate.
It was so awkward when colleagues saw their kiss.
- It was this photo. - This one?
It's so embarrassing!
The company doesn't pay you to gossip at work.
This isn't normal gossip.
This concerns our case.
Look.
Irreconcilable negotiation becomes a marriage of two lovers in an instant.
It's as entertaining as a television drama.
This is good. We can breathe a sigh of relief now.
I'm guessing negotiations will be forthright from now on.
Say, they do look like a good couple.
What do you think, Manager Tong? Look.
What's wrong? Do you feel unwell?
Do you not have work?
Manager, Director Zhou wants to see you.
I'll go right now.
Look at her expression.
If I didn't know better, I'd have thought she was just dumped.
Is something wrong with you? Stupid. Psycho.
Stop right there. Watch what you're saying.
Let's make this clear.
Who's the psycho?
She's awful.
Let me tell you, it was so awkward.
Sit.
Director Zhou, I have already officially broken up with Xie Xiao Fei.
If you're having a really hard time, take the rest of the day off.
I'm fine.
You acted in the nick of time.
Tong Wei, I really don't approve of you being with Xie Xiao Fei.
He is willful and unruly and has a complicated background.
You got to where you are today with your own efforts.
You two are completely different types of people.
Even if you two can get along now, it won't last long.
I'm not telling you this today as your superior.
It's as your friend and mentor.
I really don't wish to see you hurt in this way.
I understand you have my best interests in mind.
To be honest, I really don't know
whether giving you the X-Group case was good or bad.
X-Group's background is incomprehensible.
Director Zhou, we have so many clients. Are there any that are just as they seem?
You only know half of it.
X-Group's founder, Xie Zhen Nan
immigrated his whole family to the U.S. early last century.
He started from the bottom as a laborer
and later single-handedly established
the 18 Secrets resorts which possess many Eastern characteristics.
After over a century of development
X-Group is not to be underestimated in
in the tourism, hotel, and shipping industries.
There is actually one thing I've been curious about.
X-Group has been established in the U.S. for so many years.
Despite that, the majority of their executives are Chinese.
It was a rule Xie Zhen Nan created.
Xie Zhen Nan knew that his roots were in China even if he was in the U.S.
That's why the Department of Commerce
greatly values X-Group's negotiations here.
This is interesting.
A corporation's business activity has attracted the government's attention.
Could it be they're afraid X-Group will make illegal moves?
On the contrary, they hope to help facilitate the negotiation's success.
Link this to X-Group's background and think about why.
The Xie family is distinguished.
X-Group's willingness to return to China at this time to invest
shows China's economy is rapidly developing
and can bring them new opportunities.
That's correct.
That's why this negotiation is no simple task.
There is a deeper meaning to it.
Tong Wei, I hope you will take advantage of this chance.
I understand. I will do my best.
Is everything okay?
X-Group's people have arrived and are waiting in the conference room.
Let's go.
Let's begin.
Okay, let's end here for today.
I hope you will all go home and prepare.
Let's try not to make any mistakes in the third round of negotiations.
- Meeting adjourned. - Okay.
Let's have lunch together.
I won't leave until you show.
Please enter.
We won't run into anyone we know here. I booked a private room just for you.
As business partners
there shouldn't be any issue with having a meal together.
What do you need to see me for?
I'm very sorry about what happened last night.
I think we should talk.
I'm sorry.
Stop apologizing.
I really don't know what to do to keep you from leaving except apologize.
I shouldn't have been mistaken about you and Qin Tian Yu.
I shouldn't have gone out alone with Zhao Chen Xi either.
That kiss shouldn't have happened either.
Everything that made you unhappy was my fault.
Can you forgive me?
Okay.
Really?
But I won't change my mind about breaking up.
Why?
Breaking up with you isn't because you're not good enough.
Instead, it's because I think we should end this relationship.
I knew you'd get the wrong idea about Zhao Chen Xi and I.
You can check.
My feelings for you are genuine and sincere.
I have absolutely nothing to hide.
This is why I want to break up.
Our relationship has been filled with mistrust from the start.
You don't trust me with Qin Tian Yu.
I don't trust you alone with Zhao Chen Xi either.
We don't have enough trust in each other.
That's why we really shouldn't be together.
While we still have wonderful memories to hold on to
we should end this relationship.
What kind of reason is that?
I don't want my imagination to run wild every day because of you
and be immersed in mood swings.
These changes scare me.
I'm afraid I will turn into the kind of woman I hate the most.
Please forgive me for making this decision.
You have the right to give up on us.
I also have the right to fight for us.
You can't stop me.
See you at the club in half an hour.
Okay.
What's this?
Look through it.
The land you want to develop in Sanya experiences many typhoons in the summer.
Weather will be an issue.
That's why that land isn't suitable for developing into a resort.
This is very useful for me.
Thank you, Xiao Fei.
It's nothing. So our collaboration...
Do you think you'll lose Ke Wan now that we have this report?
To the point.
So what's the plan for the next round of negotiations?
About that...
I've always liked to be straightforward.
I've done this investigation for you before receiving any promises from you.
Yet, you're hesitating now?
I'm not hesitating.
My father hasn't yet revealed to me the crucial point to our collaboration.
Don't worry though. I will stand behind X-Group when I speak with him.
Thank you.
Oh, and...
And what?
Tong Wei didn't seem too happy when she saw us during the kiss cam.
Does she like you?
It's fine. I'm done talking.
I'm tired. You can leave.
- Hello? - Let's eat! Let's eat!
Qi is away on business again?
You know me so well! You pick the place. It's my treat.
I'm not in the mood.
No! I'm already all made up. You can't turn me down.
I just had a breakup. I'm really not in the mood.
When were you in a relationship?
What do you think? This place is nice, right?
Quit looking so blue.
Breaking up with Xie Xiao Fei is a good thing.
We are not leaving until we're drunk.
Yes, my brain tells me this is a good thing.
But I just can't find it in my heart to be happy.
I could see you've been acting strange ever since Xie Xiao Fei appeared.
I thought I was doing a good job of hiding it.
It turns out everybody could tell.
You two have split up already. Don’t talk about it anymore.
Waiter.
Hello. What can I get for you?
- Two glasses of red wine. - Okay, it'll be just a moment.
Hey, cheer up.
Even though Director Zhou found out, she helped you avoid getting in trouble.
All right, even if you two didn't split up
do you think you could have a future with a rich boy like Xie Xiao Fei?
Xiao Fei isn't like the type of person you're talking about.
Yes, he seems unreliable at times, but he's not what you think.
It's true when they say women are blinded by love.
I told you last time I saw him with a woman.
He already explained that to me.
They were nearly kissing. You're still making up excuses for him?
Okay, I know you like him.
Can I ask you a few questions?
- Thank you. - Enjoy.
Let me ask you.
- Do you think Xie Xiao Fei is immature? - Yes.
- Do you have common interests? - No.
Are you two from two different worlds?
Yes.
We don't even have the same food preferences.
There you go.
Even if you two don't split up now, there would be conflicts down the line.
Yes, from a negotiation point of view and speaking rationally
we are indeed not suitable for each other.
But love isn't a negotiation.
Even though I know we're from different worlds
I just can't help but think of him and be attracted to him.
What can I do?
Hearing that, I'm reminded of Qi and I.
Trying to have what is impossible. That's the feeling you speak of.
Yes, that's the feeling.
It's just...
He tempts and attracts you
but you know this is a very dangerous feeling.
If you continue on, you know you are following the path to your own doom.
That's why I have to cut this off early.
If I don't end it, I really don't know what will happen.
You've already made up your mind so I won't say anything more.
Let's drink, then.
- Bottoms up. - Bottoms up.
It's late. What do you need?
If you're not talking, I'll keep shopping.
Do you have time? I want to talk with you.
Sure, but I'm only giving you an hour.
There's a sale I have to catch at 8 p.m.
Don't drink so much.
Have you two really broken up?
Just because you went to a show with Tian Yu
and ran into Xie Xiao Fei there with another floozy?
That's why you two broke up?
You're still young.
There are a lot of things you don't understand.
Right, I don't understand. So why are you talking to me?
I'm not talking anymore. I'll keep my mouth shut.
I just want to ask you.
If something upsets you...
How do you console yourself?
Why are you asking me?
I don't understand. I'm a kid. What do I know?
Fine, fine.
Okay, enough.
I've never seen you like this before.
You're so miserable. Can't you put down your pride?
You just have to go to him!
Me? I should ask to get back together with him?
I'd beg someone to love me?
Do you know who I am?
I have so many important things to do!
Forget it. You don't understand.
Don't understand.
Tong Wei.
Seeing as you're so unhappy, I'll help you.
You're always holding on to your darn pride.
You just won't swallow your pride.
Tong Wei, I'm going to call Xie Xiao Fei.
I'll take your silence as approval.
Three, two, okay.
You're up?
Here, drink water.
My head hurts.
Of course it does. You drank so much last night.
I drank a lot?
Get up quickly and dress up for your meeting with Xie Xiao Fei.
What are you talking about?
What am I talking about?
You don't remember what you did last night?
You called Xie Xiao Fei last night
and cried and begged to get back together with him.
I called Xie Xiao Fei?
You don't remember?
It was tragic, Tong Wei.
I couldn't even stop you.
Anyway, I've never seen you put down your pride for anyone.
I couldn't bear to watch.
I really did call him.
See?
If you don't believe me, you can ask him.
I really did call him.
Good morning.
No, that's too fake.
Good morning.
Forget it. You've already broken up.
Go with the flow. That's it.
Morning.
You look so pale. Do you have a fever?
Actually, last night--
Last night, I drank too much and said crazy things.
I take them back.
I was going to say I dreamed of you last night.
Take back?
I don't get it. What did that mean?
Tong Wei, you are a professional woman.
Occasionally getting drunk and saying a few ridiculous things is no big deal.
This is a stress response after being hurt.
No need to take it to heart.
You are still an exceptional negotiator. No doubt about it.
Cui Xi, give me another five minutes.
What did you say about last night? I didn't understand.
I didn't say anything.
I drank too much and said a few crazy things.
You spoke to me last night?
In a dream?
What dream?
Wait, I am thoroughly confused.
You spoke to me last night?
Do I have amnesia?
- Hello? - I lied this morning.
After you got drunk last night, you went straight to sleep.
You didn't actually call Xie Xiao Fei and ask to get back together.
But since you didn't completely doubt me this morning
that means you must still love Xie Xiao Fei.
Just listen to my advice and get back together with him.
If I'm correct
he is currently within your field of vision.
That's all. Bye now!
Hey!
Can you tell me what happened last night?
Nothing. I had a dream.
You're lying.
I can tell you're lying to me.
It's late. Let's begin our meeting.
This is our analysis of Ke Wan.
What I want to elaborate on is operations management.
Want to take an intermission?
If there are no questions, let's end here.
- Bye, Chairman Fei. - See you later.
Let's talk.
You can ask Cui Xi if you have any questions.
I'm talking about you and I.
Cui Xi.
Give a copy of the meeting minutes to Chairman Fei.
Okay. Chairman Fei, should I give you an email or a hard copy?
Either is fine.
Chairman Fei! Chairman Fei!
Come in.
Dad, you wanted to see me?
Sit.
The final round of negotiations is tomorrow.
Are you ready?
Pretty much. We will insist on 40 percent shares as our bottom line.
There is one more condition to collaborating with X-Group.
If they do not accept, we don't sign no matter how many shares they offer.
What's the condition?
Please get out.
How long are you going to keep avoiding me?
I'm not avoiding you.
I'm just tired.
Stop trying to lie. You're a terrible liar.
Don't worry, Chairman Fei.
I will adjust my state of mind as soon as possible
and prepare for the next round of negotiations.
I don't care about this bullshit negotiation!
I only care about you. Don't you get it?
I know you still like me.
Let go of me!
Does the chairman have new instructions for tomorrow's negotiation?
He gave me a few reminders. There's nothing new.
No instructions?
There really aren't.
- I'll get going, then. - Okay.
Hello, Mr. Qin.
My father has new instructions.
This is the chairman's wish?
Yes, and this condition was discussed with Xie Xiao Fei's father beforehand.
Okay. I will attend tomorrow's meeting.
You don't care what Tong Wei will think of you?
I have gotten over it.
Good. See you tomorrow.
Chairman Fei, I was the one who suggested to Tong Wei she should break up with you.
I hope you will stop bothering her and allow her to focus on her work.
Why?
Just because of that stupid rule?
It may be difficult for you to understand
but CAEA does have rules of professional conduct.
For Tong Wei, between work and love, she can only choose one.
So you chose work?
Look into my eyes and tell me yes or no.
The answer is very clear.
Stop forcing her.
I want to hear it from her.
I'm sorry.
This is the first time in my life learning
my affections cannot even compare to a job!
Chairman Fei, please calm down.
Tong Wei earned her achievements through years of hard work.
You know I can do everything in my power to help you.
I know.
However, I want to rely on my own efforts.
When I achieve my dreams one day, I don't want others to say
I succeeded because I have a boyfriend like you.
Do you have so little confidence in yourself?
You're that afraid of others talking about you behind your back?
All right. Nothing you say matters.
In your eyes
I am a rich playboy who could
mess up your life and career at any moment, right?
- Chairman Fei, please calm down. - I'm not asking you.
You're right.
And after you mess up my life, you will turn around and leave.
Okay.
Don't worry. I will not bother you ever again.
You didn't need to sound so heartless.
If I didn't say it this way, he wouldn't accept it.
Tong Wei, so this is how you see me.
How are you any different from my father and the old geezers in the company?
Since this is already how you see me...
then you can't blame me for doing something crazy again.
Can we begin?
Sorry, we may have to wait a bit longer. Ke Wan's attorney has not arrived yet.
They're late.
I'm sorry for being a few minutes late.
Tian Yu?
Let me introduce myself.
I am Qin Tian Yu, senior partner at Fu Tong Law Firm
and Ke Wan's attorney for this case.
I look forward to a pleasant cooperation.
Excuse me.
Mr. Qin, a word.
Excuse me.
You are Ke Wan's attorney?
Since when?
When I took on this case?
Yes.
- You kept this from me. - Yes.
Why did you do that?
In order to gain information from you.
In order to defeat Xie Xiao Fei.
Tian Yu, you are so scary.
How so?
I want to defeat Xie Xiao Fei.
Hasn't winning always been your personal creed?
I wouldn't harm anyone though.
That's what you believe.
In truth, you've already hurt me.
You forced me to take this step.
When Ke Wan came to me, I struggled with the decision.
Ultimately, I accepted this case for you.
For me?
To be precise, for us.
By winning this case, I will have more authority in my firm
and access to more resources.
Then... I could have a better life with you.
I've told you many times.
- It's impossible between us. - I can wait!
Do you like that playboy that much?
In terms of affection and patience, I have given you far more than him!
Tian Yu, how could you have changed so much?
Am I the one who changed or is it you?
All right, there's nothing more to say.
Wei Wei, do you really think he is serious about you?
You're too naive!
Do you think everybody is as despicable as you are?
I am despicable?
Song Yong He and Xie Tian You set up such a big trap just to join forces
making Fu Tong, CAEA, Ke Wan, and X-Group's executives play along
with the end goal of pairing up Xie Xiao Fei and Zhao Chen Xi.
Wait, you're saying...
Yes, Ke Wan's only condition is...
A marriage alliance with X-Group.
Wei Wei.
Your only choice now...
is to help this case along
and make yourself the one to benefit the most from this.
Does Xie Xiao Fei know about this?
Is that important?
There's no point in asking.
Don't forget your career aspirations.
And your father's injustice.
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