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[Negotiator]
[Episode 21]
I think a woman eating dinner with a failure who has nothing
is what is truly undignified.
Say that again.
Ms. Wu, you're wrong.
Xiao Fei isn't a man who has nothing.
He has me.
And compared to you, one could say I have a fortune.
You want to compare to me? Absurd.
I'm now the first lady of X-Group. Who are you?
An impressive first lady.
I think you're a bit too into the act.
Indeed, being the first lady does sound quite formidable.
That's right.
The first lady sounds like a nice title
but I've never thought who a woman is married to is worth flaunting.
Besides, the one you're married to commits atrocious acts every day.
He's nobody to be proud of.
- The nerve you have! - Calm down. Listen to me.
Since you call yourself his wife
I think you should go home and talk to your husband.
Tell him he will have to return what he has taken sooner or later.
If you can lead your husband back onto the right path
then you'd be a good wife.
Go back and give him this message.
Tell my uncle.
The Xie Xiao Fei who only ate M9 steaks is dead.
This Xie Xiao Fei will eat anything as long as it is filling.
By the way, I forgot to say the most important thing.
I will one day take back what belongs to me.
Very well.
You two are threatening us? Well, we're not afraid!
Xiao Fei, your uncle and I will be waiting.
Let's see who gets the last laugh!
Do you want to join us?
No!
The first lady will scare away my appetite.
Tong Wei.
Sorry to put you through this.
Hey, what's up?
- I came back. - Hey, how you doing?
- All right, enjoy yourself. - Okay.
Why'd you bring me here again?
Because I like it here.
I'll show you that even if I don't have X-Group shining on me
I am still strong.
Wonderful.
You're not going to fight him, are you?
What are you afraid of? He once lost to me. You're scared?
You there!
You?
I heard your sister's all better now. Should we go for another round?
No, no.
You afraid?
I don't want to fight you.
What did I tell you?
He lost once and doesn't want to lose again.
Why is that? He's scared of me.
What'd you say?
Did I say something wrong?
If it wasn't for your family, I'd break you with one fist.
What are you talking about?
Your next opponent is a man named Xiao Fei.
You need to lose to him.
Why would I do that?
Because you need the money.
If I lose to him, my business in New York is done.
Besides money, we can get your sister the best medical attention available.
Remember, don't make it obvious.
That's impossible.
Impossible? Get outta here.
This place right here, where we train, this isn't for you.
People like you get hurt here!
You're lying to me.
You've been doing this for 20 years, training, for what?
It's for show! You do it for the money.
Meanwhile, people like me can die for this!
No! You're lying.
- Get outta here. - No.
If you know what's best for you, you keep walking and get the hell outta here.
- Shut up! - Keep walking.
- That's impossible! - Keep walking!
What's the matter?
Are you okay, Xiao Fei?
I'm afraid to believe that's all real.
I thought I could do anything.
But I am nothing without my father and X-Group.
I'm taking you to a place.
Where?
Didn't you ask me what your dad said to me?
Come with me.
I was very surprised that day.
Your dad didn't try to talk me into breaking up with you
and instead told me many things on his mind.
I was touched by his trust in me.
I think he might not be the way you describe him.
Why would he say those things to you?
I really don't believe it.
He's your dad, the closest family you have in this world.
If you don't even trust him, who else can you trust?
Anyway, there's too much about us you don't know.
Let's go.
Xiao Fei, do you know why I admire Jonathan so much
and made working with him my goal?
Because he's an amazing negotiator.
It's not just because he is a negotiation expert.
More importantly, he is the one who hauled me out of my slump.
When I first joined CAEA
I was focused on carrying on my dad's career
and being a good negotiator.
I was confident and full of myself
but my cases never reached completion.
I joined CAEA with the top marks in the written and oral interviews.
After half a year of joining, I didn't complete one successful case.
That doesn't sound like you.
Yes.
That's why I became very anxious and at a loss
and began to doubt myself.
Until one time...
I had a case that was soon reaching completion
but in the last moment, the client backed out.
I completely broke down.
I thought I might not be suited for this profession.
I wanted to resign right then.
In the moment, I sent the email to Jonathan in Headquarters.
Jonathan actually replied to me.
I will always remember what he said to me.
He said negotiation is communication between hearts, not tit for tat.
You must first believe in yourself and the other party.
You are not enemies
but close comrades who want to reach a common goal.
I know you're saying this to comfort me.
But my dad and I are different.
Actually, I just want to tell you
every person has times when they doubt themselves.
You will be sad and upset
but don't criticize yourself because of it.
Have some confidence.
Am I really as good as you say I am?
You always think of your dad as an enemy.
When I first joined CAEA
I always regarded the other negotiating party as the enemy.
However, don't forget that you both love the same woman.
That is your mother.
So, for this woman you both love
give this family a chance.
Have a good talk with your dad. Okay?
Promise me you'll talk nicely with your dad. No backing out now.
Chairman, Xiao Fei has something to tell you.
Take your time talking.
Behave nicely.
I'll be outside.
Uncle Ou.
What is this?
The native resort concept is very good.
However, it will be meet with many complications from X-Group.
Your dream won't become a reality.
That's why I created a new company for you.
With that company's name
I bought the land in your grandmother's hometown.
I wanted to tell you this after you sealed the deal with Ke Wan.
I never expected it to end up the way it did.
Why did you do this?
No particular reason.
I just thought you had an incredible concept.
X-Group has developed into such a large financial group.
It's like an empire.
It's impossible to revolutionize an empire all on your own.
First of all, you need to strengthen your wings and abilities.
This project is your first step.
Remember, history is written by those who succeed.
If you succeed, you will be X-Group's savior.
If you fail, you will be X-Group's failure.
You don't have any other choice but to give it everything you have.
That's why I sent you to Shanghai.
Why didn't you tell me then?
The misunderstandings between us cannot be resolved with just a few words.
Even if I told you, would you believe me?
You would only think it was just my excuse to send you to Shanghai
and intensify the conflicts between us.
Xiao Fei, I won't be standing in your way anymore.
I only have one word of advice for you.
A true man will endure any humiliation for the sake of his career.
- You have to remember-- - Don't say anymore.
Did you give money to the Bulldozer to fix the match?
Did you pay him to lose to me?
You know?
I'm asking if you did it.
Why must you humiliate me this way?
Because you are my son.
Because I don't want you to suffer any defeat.
I don't want to see you disappointed.
I want to clear away all obstacles for you.
Get some rest. I'm going now.
Xiao Fei.
How did it go?
I've decided.
I will find that Tang Mi Cai my dad mentioned
and take back X-Group.
It's not for anything else but to protect this broken family.
If my mom were to wake up now, she would want me to do this.
Why the sudden change?
I never knew.
My dad has done so much for me behind the scenes.
He's taken on so much for me.
Thank you.
It'll all pass.
Let's do this together.
Chen Xi!
Get in the car.
Get in.
What's wrong?
Yang Xiao, you were right.
I shouldn't let my life be trapped in resentment.
I should learn to let go.
Are you saying...
I'm going to do the things that deserve my time.
When I get back, I'll talk with Dad.
After I finish the projects I have on hand, I'll take a long break.
I'll go to England and study what interests me: Art History.
Those people aren't worth wasting my life on.
They can all go to hell.
If that's what you really think, I'll be very happy for you.
- Thank you for talking me round. - Don't mention it.
Come on, get in.
Goodness, my phone is blowing up.
Please.
Time seems to pass by at a different place when we're away.
What's the matter?
Hello? I saw the news online about Xie Xiao Fei's family.
Is it true?
Absolutely true.
What happened?
There's been a major shakeup among X-Group's executives.
Xie Tian Cheng acquired X-Group shares through secondary market purchases.
He has forced Xie Xiao Tian's father to step down.
Retribution.
Without his father's protection
Xie Xiao Fei won't stay arrogant for long.
Sorry, the subscriber you dialed is busy. Please try again later.
I can't get through to Xiao Fei's phone. I'm worried something will happen.
Have you forgotten how he treated you before?
You're worried about him?
- Hello? - Is it Uncle Ou?
How is Uncle Xie?
Ms. Zhao? Please wait a moment.
Sir, it's Ke Wan's Ms. Zhao.
Chen Xi?
Uncle Xie, I'm so sorry. I have been on vacation.
I just turned on my phone and saw the news online.
Are you all right?
Silly child, I am fine.
You're calling me when I am in my hour of need.
I am content with that already.
Thank you.
Uncle Xie, don't be so courteous.
No matter what happens
if there's anything you need me to do, do not hesitate to ask.
I am fine.
I'm most worried about Xiao Fei.
Don't worry. I will contact him.
Are you done?
What are you doing?
Have you forgotten how Xie Xiao Fei treated you?
Everything that's happening to him now is the result of his own actions.
You want to help him?
Xiao Fei isn't a bad person.
Besides, he helped me in taking down Song Hao Jie in the Sanya project.
He helped?
He did it for himself. You think he did it for you?
Chen Xi, I don't know if I should say this.
Then don't say it.
No, I'm going to say it!
I know you like Xie Xiao Fei, but he doesn't like you!
Yang Xiao! Don't take things too far.
I know Xiao Fei doesn't like me.
I don't need you to tell me.
I'm sorry. I was a bit impulsive.
Chen Xi, go to Europe. Do what you want to do.
Stop getting mixed up in this mess.
I will.
But not right now.
Yang Xiao.
I know you want what's best for me.
But stop trying to persuade me!
I can't possibly let Xiao Fei fend for himself at this time.
Get in the car.
Ms. Zhao, you wanted to see me?
Sit.
You're in your prime. Why do you look so dispirited?
Don't tease me. Get to the point.
Still hung up on Tong Wei?
You haven't recovered from your heartbreak.
- Bring out my wine. - Yes.
Did you want to see me about something today, Ms. Zhao?
There have been changes in X-Group.
Chairman Xie Tian You has been replaced by his brother, Xie Tian Cheng.
Ke Wan is no longer collaborating with X-Group.
I don't think this will affect Ke Wan.
But it will affect you and I.
I don't understand what you mean.
I'll get straight to the point.
I want to have Xie Xiao Fei and you don't want to give up Tong Wei.
I think we should work together to have what we each want.
Mr. Qin, Xie Xiao Fei's father is no longer chairman of X-Group.
You wouldn't want Tong Wei to suffer hardships with him, would you?
- Hello, everybody. - It's been a long time.
- You're all here. - Yes.
- Hello, everybody. - Hello, Chairman.
Chairman, you look to be in good spirits today.
Yes, that's right.
Everybody, sit.
- Sit. - Serve the food.
Go in and say bye to your dad.
I'll go take a look outside.
Uncle Ou.
I'll let you look after things here.
Don't worry.
Even though he is no longer chairman
he does still have guaranteed basic living standards.
No matter what happens
I will help Madam and won't allow him to suffer any injustice.
What's wrong?
Are you not used to these seats?
No, it's just fine.
I said I'd buy you a first-class seat but you just had to be shy with me.
It must be uncomfortable for you.
If not because I gave my cards to Xiao Tian
I would never let you spend your money.
I let you buy such an expensive dress for me.
But I can't buy a first-class ticket for you?
Maybe I won't be able to give you anything from now on. Will you...
Find you lacking? Is that it?
I'm now dead broke.
So you're saying I got together with you because you had money?
I don't know.
You don't know?
I don't know.
I just know I used to be someone who
didn't have one good thing about him except being rich.
I'm lazy, like to play around, am bossy--
On the contrary, I think you're kind and passionate
and have aspirations and dreams.
Being rich might be your only flaw.
Have you heard of the saying
"When Heaven invests great responsibility on any man"
"it first tries his resolve, exhausts his body, and exposes him to starvation"?
You probably don't know it, right?
You know me so well.
I want to tell you
once you get through this
everything will get better.
I will be right by your side.
I won't let you down.
- I don't feel good. - What's wrong?
Economy class has me aching all over.
I even feel a bit dizzy.
- Do we have a car picking us up? - Yes, a taxi.
Wei Wei!
Tian Yu, how come you're here?
I'm here to pick you two up.
- You asked him to come? - No.
Tian Yu, someone might be picking us up later.
I'm the one picking you up.
What's wrong? Scared I'll break you two up?
Don't worry, I won't.
Come on. My car is over there.
- Hey! - Keep up.
I...
Why are you the one here, Tian Yu?
I called Cui Xi a few days ago and she said you were returning today.
I happen to be dropping off a client today
and it'd be around the same time so I said I could pick you up.
Thank you.
Here, get in.
Get in.
What are you doing?
He has ulterior motives.
Stop with the nonsense.
- I'm just spouting nonsense. - You--
Sorry, sorry.
Xie Xiao Fei!
Xie Xiao Fei, stop right there!
He's doing it on purpose.
You're jealous?
I can't stand looking at his fake face.
What did you pinch me so hard for?
I'm wondering if Chinese jealousy is the same as American jealousy.
Stop joking.
I'm not joking. What are you jealous for?
Regardless of who picks me up, I'm still your girlfriend.
You're so petty for being jealous.
Who's petty?
Is he a man? No men are allowed.
- Immature. I'm leaving. - Where are you going?
Come here.
Put a seal on it.
Good now?
Tong Wei, I will do whatever it takes to have you back in my arms.
- Let's go. - Wait.
You have to promise me you won't see Qin Tian Yu alone again.
He thinks he can do something about me now that my dad isn't chairman.
I'll show him. A damaged ship still has 3,000 nails.
You're even bringing out the proverbs?
You're wearing so little. Let's go inside.
Come on.
What's wrong?
Why don't we go somewhere else?
It's okay. Charge my card for now.
Sorry.
Wait, wait!
Wait! What's wrong?
Just charge my card first. We'll talk about it tomorrow.
Don't worry about me. Just go.
Don't worry about you?
I should let you starve in the streets and make the headlines tomorrow?
I said you don't have to worry about me. Just go home.
I'm going to meddle.
- Come on. - Where are we going?
Come with me.
Hello?
The sun is high in the sky. You're still sleeping?
I was singing karaoke with friends all night.
What do you want, Tian Yu?
Nothing.
I haven't called you in a long time. I thought we'd chat.
Save it.
What do you want to know?
I really can't fool you.
Tian Yu, I feel sorry for you
but there's just no competition between you and Xie Xiao Fei.
I really can't help you.
It seems you don't yet know that Xie Xiao Fei is done for.
He's done for? Is he dead?
Death would be a mercy. It's something worse than death.
Gosh, why is the rotten jerk here?
What's the matter?
My cousin brought Xie Xiao Fei to our house.
I can't talk anymore. I have to go.
Let's forget about this.
I don't think I should stay at your house.
Why are you being so polite with me?
I'm not being polite with you.
I really can't live with so many people.
Then where are you going?
Where can you go besides my place?
No matter what happens to me, I'd still have a place to go.
All right, then.
Stay here for today and you can go elsewhere tomorrow. Okay?
I'm a man. You want me to make do at this place tonight?
Forget it, seriously.
Be honest.
Do you think it's shameful for a man to be taken in by a woman?
A little.
You're just a male chauvinist.
- Let's go. - No, no.
Actually, I've already made arrangements with Luo Bin to stay with him.
Fine, then you can go.
If you leave, I'm never paying attention to you again.
- You're threatening me? - Yes.
Which is more important: your pride or your girlfriend?
Girlfriend, of course.
Then let's go.
Uncle, Auntie.
Welcome back, Wei Wei.
I brought a friend. He'll be staying with us for a few days.
Xie Xiao Fei?
How come you're staying at our house instead of a five-star hotel?
What's this?
Have you gone bankrupt?
Tian Tian, watch what you say.
- I'll show him upstairs. - Okay.
Stay here for now.
Tell me if you need anything.
- Mad? - How can I not be?
I've never suffered such humiliation in my life before.
How long has your life been?
Don't forget you still need to help your dad take back the family property.
There's a saying, "A man can submit or can stand tall as required."
If you think you're a man
then you can stay here.
If you think you're not, then you can leave.
I am. I'm a man. I'll bear with it, all right?
It's okay. I'm here with you, aren't I?
Who is that man?
Mom, you've seen him before.
Remember I took Tong Wei's pen? He was right there.
Oh, right! I remember!
He's the one who suddenly came out of the bathroom.
He used to be Tong Wei's client. His family owns an American corporation.
He's not Chinese?
He is Chinese but he grew up in America.
Dad, sit down.
This child.
That means his family is wealthy.
No wonder Tian Yu can't compare to him. It's like heaven and earth.
Tian Tian, let me teach you from experience.
Girls should know how to judge others.
The next time you see this man, be nicer to him. Don't be so mean.
If Tong Wei ends up marrying him
you'll benefit from it.
Mom! Can you stop talking about money all the time?
Have you forgotten how mean he was to me?
Was he wrong to? Were you not at fault?
Think about it.
If his family is so rich
why is he staying at our house instead of a five-star hotel?
Something must have happened to his family.
Listen to me!
Tian Tian brought it to my attention.
Yes, if he's so rich
then why would he be staying here instead of a five-star hotel?
He must not be doing well.
Bo Wen, what if he stays here and refuses to leave?
It's easier to invite the devil in than to send him away.
Don't look at me. You're her uncle.
You need to do something at the crucial moment.
Your outbursts are so shocking.
I need to understand the situation first.
Then go understand it. Go!
What is happening?
Wei Wei, come out for a second. I have to speak to you about something.
What is it?
What is his situation?
Something happened with Xiao Fei's family.
I want to spend some time with him.
Don't worry, he won't stay for long.
He can stay as long as he wants.
I'm worried about you. Are you okay?
Why wouldn't I be okay?
That's good.
Xiao Fei has always been rather undisciplined.
If he does anything rude, I hope you and Auntie won't take it to heart.
It's okay. I'm going to go, then.
What's going on?
Something's happened with his family. He'll be staying for a few days.
It seems Tian Yu was right.
What did he say?
He said the rotten jerk is done for. It's worse than death.
What does that mean?
I don't know either. Maybe his family went bankrupt.
Anyway, he has no money.
No money?
How can a man not have money?
Something must be wrong with Tong Wei's brain.
How can she be with a penniless man? She'd have to give him money instead!
Bo Wen, you're the family head.
This is when you should show some authority.
Are you going to let down your brother?
But Wei Wei has always known her own mind.
How can I tell her what to do?
How else? You don't know?
Make up your mind. I'll tell you how.
If you're determined, it'll be easy.
The three of us just have to work as one and concentrate on kicking him out.
We have to nip the problem in the bud.
Okay, I'll do as you say.
As you wish.
Come on.
So annoying!
Time to eat!
- Here's the food. - Here you go.
Come, sit down.
Sweet and sour pork!
There's one more bowl?
Sorry, there's not enough rice for one more person.
I'm dieting. He can have mine.
Why don't I borrow some from the neighbors?
What? Sit down.
Who do you think we are?
Borrow rice from others?
One should retain some sense of dignity and a sense of shame.
If we borrow from our neighbors, they'd think we need to rely on them.
Let's eat.
Mei Yan, why can't you keep your mouth shut?
Does he think he's rich?
He still came all the way to China to live off a woman.
The vegetables today are a bit overcooked.
Is it?
Tong Wei, you know I'm very busy.
I have to do household chores, buy groceries, and cook.
Just bear with it. Don't be so fussy.
You're the one who said you wanted to come be a housekeeper.
Honestly, with your skills, I don't think you're qualified to be a housekeeper.
What do you mean by that? You really take me for a housekeeper?
What else should I take for? A relative?
Would a relative treat my friend in this way?
Wei Wei, we just have your best interests in mind.
Enough, no need for that. No need to warn me.
I know what I'm doing. I'm an adult.
Even if you don't like the friend I bring home
please keep up a modicum of respect, okay?
Look at her! Look at her! She's so mean.
She has no conscience!
Enough out of you.
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