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[Negotiator]
[Episode 15]
Sorry about that.
What's the matter?
Since everybody is here, let's get started.
X-Group previously proposed--
Let's cut the crap.
Since you've already arranged for an attorney
we can save the act in front of our negotiators.
Let's get back to the main point.
I know there is a company interested in purchasing Ke Wan's land.
I'll state my stance.
I going to have that land.
No matter the conditions...
I will accept them.
As expected of the sole successor to X-Group.
Very bold.
All right, I'll state our conditions.
I hope you won't be shocked.
I've never been afraid in my life.
After many days of research and discussion among Ke Wan's executives
we have reached a consensus.
Ke Wan greatly welcomes a collaboration with X-Group.
We only have one condition for X-Group.
That would be...
a marriage alliance.
That's right, you heard correctly.
This request may seem a bit abrupt
but even as early as before Mr. Xie's visit to China
Mr. Song Yong and your father had already met in private numerous times.
After gaining further insight
they realized Mr. Song's cherished daughter, Ms. Zhao Chen Xi
and X-Group's sole successor, Mr. Xie
were both single and unmarried
and both extremely exceptional in their own right.
Therefore, both parents intended to pair the two together.
In truth, these three negotiation meetings
were special blind dates your fathers arranged for you two.
Why don't we take a break?
No need.
Continue.
First of all...
I am thankful for Ms. Zhao and Mr. Song's admiration.
However, I have always believed love cannot be forced.
That is why I cannot agree to your request.
If you turn down our request
then X-Group has no hope of getting this land.
This does put me in quite a difficult position.
That is why I will now consult with the outstanding negotiator at my side.
Faced with this marriage alliance request
what do you think I should do?
I want you to answer right now.
Should I agree to it or not?
Sorry, I'd like to request a break.
No break.
Continue.
Chairman Fei.
Negotiators are only concerned with the case.
If this matter involves marriage
you may be the only person who can make the decision.
It is regrettable.
As the negotiation expert on this case...
Tong Wei did not answer this question for me.
I feel quite disappointed.
However, I already have an answer.
This marriage alliance...
I accept.
However...
I will never love you, Ms. Zhao.
Because there is already someone I love deeply.
It is the one sitting beside me.
The exceptional negotiator, Tong Wei.
I love her.
So, Ms. Zhao...
Do you accept this loveless marriage?
Just because you don't accept my love
doesn't mean I can't confess to you, Tong Wei.
Chairman Fei is so cool.
He's like the bossy CEO in TV dramas.
He's not cool.
Manager Tong is romantically involved with a client.
When the company finds out, she will be reprimanded to hell and back.
He's screwed her over.
This is also... so cruel to Mr. Qin.
I'm sorry. Let's pause today's negotiations.
What did you think? Touched?
Why?
Why else?
Because I like you.
I'm asking why you did this.
Do you know by doing this
X-Group has now made an enemy out of Ke Wan
before even entering the Chinese market?
You will also damage CAEA's reputation.
And your father and family--
Don't mention my father and family!
They sold my affections!
Tell me why I should dance to their tune.
Do you want to team up with them and sell me off?
You want me to take the marriage?
I don't.
But I don't know why you had to do it this way.
You've flushed all three parties' days of efforts down the drain.
There were other ways of resolving this.
We owe it to everybody!
This was the best solution I could come up with.
Where are you going?
I'm going to humbly apologize to Director Zhou.
I made this mess. I will clean it up.
X-Group hired CAEA for this negotiation!
I have to bear responsibility for the current outcome!
What responsibility?
Can you stop taking everything on yourself?
Let me tell you. I did this on purpose.
I'm angry that you place your work above our relationship!
I wanted to get even with you!
What can I say to that?
Please, forgive me.
I admit I shouldn't have impulsively confessed to you.
- I'm sorry. - Don't worry, Chairman Fei.
I know what to write in my reflective report.
Don't be so cold to me, will you? I really can't stand it.
Please.
Stop being so juvenile, all right?
Chen Xi, the chairman wanted to see you yesterday
because of the marriage alliance between X-Group and Ke Wan?
You accepted?
Xie Xiao Fei and Tong Wei were already together.
What did you say?
So that means I had underestimated Xie Xiao Fei, the playboy.
No.
I overestimated Tong Wei.
I thought she was too proud and arrogant to fall for Xie Xiao Fei.
Who knew that they were secretly in a relationship already?
No, if that were the case
then Xie Xiao Fei's public confession to Tong Wei today
seemed to be a profession of love
but in reality, it was an injustice to Tong Wei.
If they are involved, how will Tong Wei keep her job at CAEA?
They broke up not too long ago.
Perhaps it was Xie Xiao Fei's act of retaliation.
I don't know.
But, it's no longer important.
What should we do next?
Don't ask me what to do.
I just want some time alone.
Okay.
It's getting late.
I should go. Keep in touch.
Take care.
Chen Xi, why did you agree to Chairman Song's request?
I'm sorry, Yang Xiao.
Director Zhou, you weren't present.
Ke Wan's people's faces turned hard as stone.
Our client, a CAEA client
confessed his love to Tong Wei in front of everybody.
This is a scandal!
Director Zhou, it takes two to tango.
Tong Wei must have some involvement in this.
If she hadn't given any signals to Xie Xiao Fei...
In any case, she does not conform to CAEA's regulations.
That's enough.
I already know of what you speak of.
Director Zhou, I am mainly considering our branch's best interests.
Xia Shan Shan and Qi Ru Hai's incident two years ago
created such a negative impact on us.
Xiao Xiang, I will handle this. Why don't you go back outside now?
All right. If you need anything, you can inform me at any time.
Okay, okay. Pay attention to my mother's mood.
Don't leave her alone when she is emotional.
Don't let her hurt herself.
Your mother is acting up again?
I'm guessing my brother blabbed.
He probably told my mom about today's events.
How could she withstand such a shock?
She must be crying and venting at home.
What are you doing?
Chen Xi.
Can you think about yourself for once?
After what happened today, you should be the one crying and venting.
You just left the battlefield and have yet to see to your own wounds
and now you're off to console someone else.
When you do well in the company and please Mr. Song
your mother will treat you well.
When you do poorly, she becomes hysterical.
Sometimes, I wonder if she really is your mother.
How come she can't consider your feelings?
Yang Xiao, you don't understand.
My father is my mother's weakness.
She lives just to make him happy.
She's nearly 50. She has nobody to rely on but me.
Nobody says you must be so sensible or strong.
You also can get mad or cry and you can also be yourself.
Understand?
Drive.
I can control my emotions.
Bye now.
I--
Chen Xi, you're finally back.
- Where's my mom? - Sulking inside.
Go cheer her up.
Mom.
Don't call me Mom.
What's wrong?
I'm a useless mother.
I had hopes for you but you are just as useless as I am.
How will your father treat us from now on?
Here, let me wipe your tears for you.
It's not a big deal.
How can it not be?
I already know what happened today.
Your father placed such importance on this project.
You laid waste to that today and were rejected in public.
How can your dad leave important matters in your hands?
I did mess up.
But my brother's project won't work out either.
Don't try to comfort me.
He is your father's only son. Your father is biased towards him.
You're no help to your father now.
I am so frustrated.
Mom, let me tell you something.
I have an investigative report
that can prove the climate conditions of my brother's land aren't favorable.
It's not suitable for building a resort.
Really?
When have I ever lied to you?
All right, don't be sad.
I'll help you upstairs to bed.
Let's go.
I've never liked you before.
I won't like you now or in the future!
I will never love you, Ms. Zhao.
Because there is already someone I love deeply.
It is the one sitting beside me.
I love her.
So, Ms. Zhao, do you accept this loveless marriage?
This way.
I have long heard of CAEA.
It is my honor that you are here today, Director Zhou.
Mr. Luo, your club is certainly the place to go to entertain important clients.
My client is very finicky about food.
You came to the right place.
I just hired an amazing chef.
Xie Xiao Fei? How come he's here?
You know each other?
He is our company's important client.
Mr. Luo, I'm going to say hi to him. I'll find you later.
Sure. I'll check on the food for you.
Okay, thank you.
You were quite spontaneous, Chairman Fei.
If it isn't Director Zhou.
Do you know Tong Wei is at the office writing up her reflective report?
You, on the other hand, get to drink your sorrows here.
I'm the one who caused today's mess
so I'll take responsibility for it.
- Don't make her life hard. - I'm making her life hard?
I think you must be mistaken.
You're the one making her life hard, not me.
Do you know X-Group's case
is one of the cases our company values most this year?
No matter what happens
as the one in charge, Tong Wei has to answer for it.
Your actions today undoubtedly told everyone
Tong Wei has become romantically involved with a client.
This sort of unprofessional conduct is not allowed at our company.
Then explain to your company.
She and I are not romantically involved.
Didn't she tell say it in front of you?
Between work and love, what did she choose?
She chose work.
Right?
No matter how much I like her...
I am just a rich playboy who could ruin her life and career at any moment.
So, I will take responsibility for my own actions.
Don't make her life difficult.
What you just said would make Tong Wei very disappointed in you.
Does she have any expectations of me?
She's been telling me
you are not a prodigal son
who relies on your family and only horses around.
She said you have dreams, talent, and ideas.
That's why she is willing to help you.
Do you think I will believe you?
It seems you really don't know Tong Wei.
She is a career-oriented and stubborn woman.
She clearly knows the company does not allow employees to date clients.
Why would she still start a relationship with you?
That's because she truly does love you!
You probably don't know that her parents passed away when she was 14 years old.
She has always been strong on the outside but soft on in the inside.
She lacks a sense of security.
She wants a future she can depend on and a family.
This is everything you can't give her.
That's why I urged her to split up with you to get the pain over with
because Tong Wei can't afford to have this relationship with you.
I hope you will understand what I said today
and I also hope you won't make things difficult for Tong Wei anymore.
Goodbye.
Mama.
I have been too headstrong.
I was by her side...
but I never noticed what she was thinking.
Are you there?
He wants me to steal Tong Wei's passport?
Haven't you already broken up with my cousin?
Don't bring that up. It was all my fault.
Last time, I stole a pen. This time, I stole a passport.
I'm almost a professional thief.
I'll never be able to clear my name.
Xie Xiao Fei, how are you going to compensate me?
- Tell me what you want. - Save it.
You gave me an empty promise when I helped you coax Tong Wei last time.
Now you're offering the same this time.
Sometimes, I really envy Tong Wei.
She's already broken up with you, but you're still bringing her to the U.S.
- What about me? - You want to go to the U.S.?
Leave it to me.
Really?
I have a passport. I can go right away.
First-class isn't necessary. Business class is fine.
Economy is okay too!
Not this time.
Xie Xiao Fei, are you casting me aside now that I've served my purpose?
Next time you and Tong Wei fight, don't count on me to help.
There won't be a next time.
What?
I mean Wei Wei and I are going on important business.
I'm afraid I won't be able to be a good host if you come along.
Don't worry though. I will fulfill the promises I made you.
Trust me.
All right, fine.
I'm not helping you because of what I can get out of it.
I hope you and Tong Wei can be happy.
Thank you.
But I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you.
Chairman Fei, you're finally back!
Mr. Xie wants you to contact him.
You've made things very difficult for all of us employees.
Mr. Xie said if we lose the China market, we aren't to return to the U.S.
So, you--
And then? What?
Help explain for us.
What is there to explain?
Chairman Fei!
Bye.
Call Mr. Xie, Chairman Fei!
[Home]
He's still not picking up?
No.
That disgrace! All he cares about is women!
Chairman, mind your health.
Call his hotel room.
Nobody is sleeping until we reach him!
Okay.
[5 missed calls]
- What is so urgent? - I want an autograph.
I don't have time to joke around. What is it?
News about your negotiation has spread all around. What are you thinking?
I don't know.
What do you mean you don't know?
Xie Xiao Fei has already made it known.
Why don't you two give each other another chance?
Do you know I was set up?
Xie Xiao Fei only said that to retaliate against me.
No way.
I did break up with him but he couldn't accept my reason.
He can't accept that he is not as important to me as my job.
That's why he said those things in that setting.
Wei Wei, I am your friend, but I'm on Xie Xiao Fei's side this time.
You dumped someone who has such sincere feelings for you because of work.
That's not right, is it?
Shan Shan, you know very well what sort of environment I grew up in.
I got to where I am today by my own efforts.
You're telling me to take a risk on a relationship that might not end well.
I have to give up everything I have for it.
I... I feel it is a disservice to all my past efforts.
I'll also be letting down my dead parents.
You think you have no future with Xie Xiao Fei?
Do you think we do?
You are very rational
but rationality does not erase the pain you have now.
I think everybody receives equal amounts of happiness and sorrow in their life.
Let's take you for example.
You gave up your career for love, but are you suffering any less?
That's why I believe there is pain in loss
but also regret in attainment.
I admit it.
I do love Xie Xiao Fei.
But I believe he will ultimately just be passing through my life.
Everybody has their own destiny. I won't say anymore.
Don't I look fine? It's just a breakup. It's no big deal.
I'll get over it.
A breakup is no big deal for you.
So what about the company?
Don't touch on my sore spot!
Good morning, Manager Tong.
Manager, Director Zhou wants to see you.
All right, let's go.
Should I contact X-Group?
Why would you do that?
It was Xie Xiao Fei who spoke on his own yesterday.
It had nothing to do with you. Why should you have to take the blame?
It is my responsibility that negotiations failed.
One must admit to their mistakes and face the music.
Come on.
Come in.
Director Zhou. Hello, Director Qu.
I traveled from Beijing to the Hangzhou branch
on some business two days ago.
I came by to visit now that it's over.
Sit.
Tong Wei.
I heard you took over the case of X-Group breaking into the China market
and was their mediator with Ke Wan.
How is it progressing so far?
Negotiations are a bit complicated at the moment.
Complicated?
It is clearly a failure!
You know how important X-Group's case is.
Our big boss had someone call me last week
to inquire about the project's progress.
Now you tell me it was a failure and...
The reason for the failure
is because our employee abused her position for personal reasons.
Tell me how I am to answer to the higher-ups.
Director Qu, I am to blame for this failure.
It is not Director Zhou's fault.
Headquarters assigned the case to her so it is her business.
Zhou Qian, tell me what should be done now.
Director Qu, we'll do as you see fit.
Director Qu, the one in charge must bear the consequences of the case's failure.
I accept that.
However, I must say this.
X-Group and Ke Wan had already come to an agreement in private.
They wanted to manufacture a marriage alliance.
That's why they brought CAEA on to play along.
That is unfair to our efforts.
I don't care whether they are working on a marriage alliance.
I just know you took advantage of your position
to develop your personal relationships.
It has dealt an extremely appalling impact
on CAEA's professional image in the industry.
You cannot escape the blame for that.
Okay, you don't have to say anymore.
I will type up my resignation letter right now.
You shut up.
Director Qu, Tong Wei did indeed commit a mistake
and resignation wouldn't be out of the question.
However, the company is in need of staff.
If Tong Wei resigns, we will be even more short-staffed.
Besides, if we dismiss Tong Wei at this juncture
wouldn't we be acknowledging
that the blame for the negotiation's failure lies with CAEA?
It will then be difficult for you to explain
when the council asks you who should be held accountable.
Since I am Tong Wei's superior, I must bear the responsibility with her.
Tong Wei, write up a letter of suspension right away and hand it in to Director Qu.
You'll wait for Headquarters to inform you of when your duties resume.
I will also submit a letter of reflection to Headquarters.
That's all we can do now.
What are you still standing there for? Get going.
Manager.
What happened?
I proposed my resignation.
What?
But Director Zhou defended me.
You scared me to death!
I have to write a reflective report though.
I'd rather be fired.
Don't worry, as usual, leave the report to me.
This really isn't like usual.
Even Director Qu flew over from Hangzhou for this.
I can't pass this off.
Step out. Give me some time alone.
Close the door.
- Slow down! - Come on.
Look. What do you think?
What did you bring me here for?
You need to relax. Come on.
Sit.
Come on.
Are you sure I'll know how to play?
Yes.
Come.
What about this?
- Forget it. - Why?
I've had a lot of fun today.
I don't want to end it with regrets.
It sounds like you're certain I won't be able to get a toy.
No.
I just think...
Lady Luck never smiles on me.
Watch me.
Here we go.
Which one do you like? Pick one.
- This one. - This?
The one with a bow?
Okay, just wait.
I'm coming for you, bow.
Grab it, grab it!
This is the first time. There are more chances.
Watch. Here I come, bow. Grab it!
My first time playing. I'm inexperienced. I'll get more coins.
Yang Xiao.
Leave it.
I know luck is never on my side. Let's leave.
Chen Xi, I don't believe it.
Just wait. Before the day is over, I'll have the toy for you.
Thank you, Yang Xiao, but it's really not necessary.
Let's leave.
Chen Xi!
I'll definitely get it the next time we come.
Are you in a better mood now?
- I'm much better. - That's good.
I'm really sorry to involve you.
Save it.
If you were really sorry, you wouldn't have said that.
Now that you have, you know I wouldn't mind.
Chen Xi, there will be a backlash after how today's events ended.
How do you plan on explaining to Mr. Song?
I feel aggravated just thinking about how smug my brother will look.
Manager, you've been working on your report for two days.
How come you're still not finished?
Hello? Please stop calling.
Come downstairs.
If you don't come, I'll come upstairs.
I know Director Qu's number.
If I go upstairs, it'll be embarrassing for everybody.
I'll give you two minutes.
If you don't come down, I'll be coming up.
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