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[Negotiator]
[Episode 22]
Don't try to convince me otherwise. I know what you want to say.
I'll have you know I'd rather be homeless on the streets than stay here.
Sit down. I want to talk to you.
I said don't try to convince me!
Sit down first. I want to talk to you.
Sit down.
Do you know why I live with my aunt and uncle?
I know you're a masochist.
When my parents passed away, I was only 14 years old.
I needed a guardian.
Relatives from both sides of my family
fought to be my guardian.
It sounds touching, doesn't it?
Do you know why they did that?
It's because they wanted what my parents left for me.
This house.
Later on, my aunt and uncle became my guardians.
They moved their family here
from a 10 square meters place in the countryside.
Even though they live in this house now
and their living conditions greatly improved
they have always been very unkind to me.
How can you stand it?
You should kick them out!
I was just 14 years old at the time.
Tell me what a 14-year-old child could do.
Cry or throw tantrums?
I even thought of dying.
But later on, I thought that if I died
nobody would clear my parents' names.
This house and savings would then rightfully go to my aunt and uncle.
That's why I made up my mind when I returned from scattering the ashes.
Grievances, complaints, and crying are all useless.
One has to stay alive
in order to build up strength to reclaim what has been lost.
Xiao Fei, I am a woman and I endured all this.
You're a man.
What can't you endure?
No...
How can you be so overbearing?
I can't even complain a bit?
You can complain but you can't leave.
Fine, I'm not leaving. All right?
I'll bear with it. I'll stay.
Listen, Xie Xiao Fei can't stay.
His family is bankrupt. He might be saddled with debt.
He doesn't have money!
Money, money, money. Is there anything else in your head?
Of course, money is secondary.
Most importantly, your brother and sister-in-law died early.
Tong Wei lost her parents at 14.
As her elders, we'd want her to get married soon
and have her own family. Right?
Good. That's more like what an elder should say.
The problem is Wei Wei wants to help Xie Xiao Fei.
She won't listen to me.
Mom, Dad, are you talking about Tong Wei?
Stay out of adult business.
Come on. You two adults know less than I do.
Tian Tian, what do you know?
I know Tian Yu still can't forget about Tong Wei.
Do you mean that attorney, Qin Tian Yu?
Didn't Wei Wei always say he's a normal friend?
Dad, think about it.
If they were just normal friends
why would Tian Yu keep trying to get on my good side?
If he didn't like Tong Wei, would he even spare us a glance?
That's right. Bo Wen, I really don't want to say this.
Your niece is doing everything wrong.
She is taking everything for granted.
No matter what, I'm going to see to her marriage.
I can't let her ruin her life.
That's the way to go, honey.
- Our child is here. - Cut it out, you two!
See?
I can't believe my dad.
He kept a 30-year-old photo and wants me to find the guy.
How am I going to do that?
I think how elusive this person is has actually helped you and your dad.
Think about it. Would we get to him first if he were out in the open?
Your uncle would have gotten to him first.
You're right about that.
China is so big though. Where would we start finding a person?
30 years ago would have been the '80s in China.
This person was already dressed in a Western style.
That means he was probably from another country
or one of the first foreign exchange students.
Of course, those are just my guesses.
We can try using them like clues for now.
All right. I'll talk to Luo Bin tomorrow and have him help in the search.
His family has a wide network of connections.
I'll also talk to Shan Shan to ask Qi to keep an eye out.
It's getting late. Go back to your room to sleep.
But... It's not even 12 p.m. yet.
Hurry up.
I'm not sleepy.
Then what do you want to do?
The bed is so big. It's so lonely sleeping by yourself.
It'll be warmer with me here, right?
- Enough, enough. Go back to your room. - Why don't I stay with you a bit?
You're really kicking me out?
You have so many sausages but you won't let me eat?
You won't let me have it? I'll still eat it anyway!
What are you doing?
Why are you walking around like a ghost at night?
You're the ghost.
You must be a hungry ghost reincarnate with a guilty conscience.
Wait. What are you doing out here instead of sleeping?
None of your darn business.
Oh, I know.
You're running away from home.
How do I look like I'm running away from home?
What else?
Are you going to school with that backpack?
It's fine. I'll go ask Tong Wei.
Fine, fine. What do you want?
What do you want?
If I tell you, you have to keep it a secret.
I'm hungry. I'm going out for a snack.
- I'm also hungry. - No way.
Okay, fine. Come on.
Darn annoying.
You said you'd take me out for a snack. What is this place?
The food here is really good. This is the most popular snack bar in Shanghai.
Shanghai's most popular snack bar only has this?
Just wait. You'll understand when you get a bite.
Here is your food.
- Thank you. - You dropped it.
It's okay. I'm already dirt poor. It's fine if this falls.
Enjoy.
Eat, Hungry Ghost.
Is this edible?
Try it.
Incredible!
The food here is awesome! Why didn't you bring me here before?
Who are you? You're Xie Xiao Fei.
Who would dare bring you to a place like this?
Waiter, another two orders!
You're going to burst.
Why aren't you eating? I'm going to eat it all.
Just eat. Why do you talk so much?
I get it now.
Why would a girl like you come here in the middle of the night for a snack?
Won't you be afraid of getting fat?
I bet it's to check out the guys.
No.
No? Okay. I'll tell Tong Wei.
Bro.
Who doesn't like handsome guys and beautiful girls?
Why are you being so secretive?
I don't know if he likes me.
That's so easy!
I'll help you. Don't you worry about it.
-What are you going to do? - Just wait.
Hey, man. What guitar is this? It looks nice.
This is a new guitar.
Not bad.
It's all right. It's good for its price range.
Don't say that. You can't measure a guitar's quality by its price.
That's true. Do you play the guitar? What do you have?
The guitar I usually play is worth--
Never mind. Let's not talk about that.
I'd like to play with an expensive guitar too
but I don't have the money.
I've been saving up.
No worries. When you have time, we can play together.
If you have a place, I can bring my guitar and let you play.
Sure! Why don't we exchange numbers?
No problem.
I didn't bring my phone.
Tian Tian, come here.
Hurry up and get over here.
- Hi. - Hi.
Let me introduce.
This is my sister, Tian Tian.
You...
Hey, are you all right?
- I'm fine. - I'm so sorry.
It's you?
I nearly hit you with the basketball last time.
You still remember after all this time?
I'm really sorry about that.
It's fine. I'm in the same class as Rebecca.
R... Rebecca?
- You don't know her? - Uh, I--
Enough about you, me, or Rebecca.
Hurry up and get his number so he can contact me.
Get to it.
Oh, right. Do you two go to the same school?
Then you two can exchange numbers and talk.
- I'll search for you. - Okay.
Why hasn't Tong Wei brought me here?
I'll send you my number.
- Bye. - Bye.
Eat more.
He doesn't know Rebecca.
Can you stop talking about this Becca?
Don't you think he's so handsome?
Did you see how he looked at me?
What do you mean? Am I not handsome?
You're so immature.
I realized you're not that unlikable.
You don't say!
When have I ever made anyone dislike me?
Of course, you still have a little ways to go compared to Tian Yu.
Really?
Ungrateful, are you? Give me that number.
Okay, okay!
You're the most handsome.
You're the best.
Seeing as you're paying for this meal, I won't get on your case today.
Delicious.
No way!
What are you two called? Homeless and miserable?
Screw you.
What are you saying?
Xie Xiao Fei went from being a millionaire
to having to rely on charity.
His life is such an extreme rollercoaster.
Are you serious about him?
What do you mean?
I like him for him, not for his family background or money.
He came to be the one you like because of his family's money.
Right, right. In your eyes, I'm just a snob, right?
All right, enough of this. Let's talk about something serious.
This meal is my treat. You have to help me do something.
What is it?
It's what I told you about before.
Help me find his family's business partner.
Forget it. I'll pay today and two months of afternoon tea.
- Can I not help? - No.
I sent you the picture.
Don't share it.
- Got it? - Yes.
This is it?
The missing Malaysia Airlines plane
had the whole world searching for over a year
just to find tiny bits of fragments.
You only have this picture. Where are you going to find him?
It's a pipe dream.
We must have the dream. What if it comes true?
Qi has such broad connections and such a big business.
Help me out.
All right. I'll do whatever you say.
- I'll send it to him right now. - Don't share the photo with anyone else.
You can trust me. All right, done.
Wei Wei.
Do you have regrets?
Regrets about what?
If Xie Xiao Fei never appeared
you could've been the very happy wife of an attorney by now.
Even if Xie Xiao Fei never appeared
I wouldn't be the happy wife of an attorney right now either.
It's not possible between Qin Tian Yu and I.
But if we're talking about this, I don't think I have regrets, but I have fear.
If Xie Xiao Fei didn't appear in my life
I really might not have had the courage to turn down an easy married life.
If he didn't appear
I wouldn't have the chance to fight by his side.
How dull would my life be?
I might always have mistaken kinship for love.
Fortunately, he appeared in my life.
Well said. Goddess of optimism. Wonderful speech.
You said it very well.
We both do our utmost for love.
I think that's the way it should be.
While we are alive, we should live our life to the fullest.
If we suddenly die one day
we won't have regrets when we close our eyes.
- Right? - Yes.
- Cheers! - Cheers!
Xiao Fei, you want me to help you find this man just with this photo?
You must think I have magical powers.
I could tell you where to find the best food and drinks
but I really can't help you with this.
I can help you with something else though.
What's this?
The key to the club's suite.
- I can't accept. - Why are you holding back?
Am I not loyal to my friends?
Besides, don't you feel bad about
living at your girlfriend's place with her nosy relatives watching?
Pack up your things and move on over here.
From now on, think of yourself as my hostage and stay here.
You can leave when you clear your debt.
I think I'd better not.
What do you mean?
I'm not the same as before anymore.
I don't have anything to offer you.
I don't want to owe you either.
You already owe me though and it's a lot.
You want to break things off when you want? Think again.
Xie Xiao Fei, look at what a coward you are.
You merely encountered a setback.
Is this necessary?
You can't make a comeback anymore?
I don't believe it.
How old are you? You can definitely make a comeback.
When you're back in the game, I'm sure you'll find a way to thank me.
That's why I've decided to continue investing in you.
I'm covering your room and board.
- You're a real friend. - What did you expect?
Hey, what do you plan on doing next?
Count me in on any new projects.
Don't worry about funding.
I'm certain you'll make a comeback with your abilities.
Then you'll reward me for my outstanding service.
Luo Bin, I really appreciate your help.
You're giving me a helping a hand in my hour of need.
I'll never forget this.
Good.
There's one more person you can't forget.
- Who? - Chen Xi.
She came to me when you first got into trouble
and asked me to do what I can to help you.
If not for her, I wouldn't have known what was happening to you.
I actually feel quite sorry towards her.
- Speak of the devil. - What were you saying?
We were saying...
You two can talk. I'll make myself scarce.
Don't say anything.
I know what you want to say.
I appreciate your good intentions.
But I won't accept.
Thank you.
You'll accept Luo Bin's help but not mine. That's so unfair.
Luo Bin is my friend. You're not.
I'm not?
You've never thought of me as a friend?
Then did you think of me as...
your girlfriend?
Don't do this.
I'm really not in the mood to joke around.
I've given up. I really have.
Even now, you still won't be my boyfriend.
I know clearly I don't have a chance.
What's more, you and Tong Wei are such a solid couple.
I don't have the heart to break you two up.
- Do you really think that? - Yes.
So, from now on, think of me as a buddy.
I won't expect anything more from you.
That makes me very happy.
If you need my help, don't hesitate to ask.
You can't let Luo Bin have all the glory of helping you.
When you take back power, I want a share as well.
Don't worry. No problem.
I won't forget about you guys.
What are you looking at, Director Song?
The news.
GM Yang.
The hotshot!
Director Song, I'm here to discuss a collaboration with you.
Not welcome?
A collaboration is certainly welcome, but the problem is...
You want to collaborate with me?
Are you worthy?
Soon. Soon, I will be worthy.
Do you want to know who ruined your Sanya project?
Who else?
Isn't it your princess, Zhao Chen Xi?
You're wrong.
It's my princess's prince, Xie Xiao Fei.
- Xie Xiao Fei? - Yes.
Have you heard lately that
in X-Group's internal power struggle, Xie Xiao Fei's father has been ousted?
I was just drinking to that news.
It's a bit early for celebration.
Xie Xiao Fei won't let that rest.
I heard he's in Shanghai.
This is a good time to wipe him out once and for all.
Director Song, I'm sure you won't want to miss this chance.
Yang Xiao.
Just say what you want.
I don't want anything.
I just want Xie Xiao Fei...
to stay away from Chen Xi.
From time immemorial, heroes have often been hopelessly romantic.
To a pleasant collaboration.
You're moving to Luo Bin's place? Is he dependable?
I already have nothing. What could he get out of me?
I never expected Luo Bin to be such a loyal friend.
Anyway, I don't think he's a good person.
- Why don't you-- - What should I do?
Stay? Is that it?
I know you want me to stay.
Just say it. Or you can beg me.
- You wish. - All right, that's it for now.
I'll call you once I'm settled in.
Love you. Bye.
Ready to get lost?
I'll be righteously walking out of here.
How can I be so unlucky?
I racked up three favors from you and then you lose all your money.
If I'd known, I wouldn't have helped you.
Those are such inhumane words.
Did you only help me so you could get something out of it?
Yes. What did you think?
I actually thought it was because of my personal charm.
Personal charm?
Xie Xiao Fei, how can you be so mistaken about yourself?
Do you know where I'm moving to?
Are you going to wander the streets?
I'm moving to my friend's place. Look at this.
It's a room key.
My friend said I can live there as long as I want.
Do you still think I don't have any charm?
Let me tell you, a wrecked ship still has 3,000 nails.
Well, kid? Do you now regret speaking so rudely to me?
It's not too late to regret it.
Here's a warning, Xie Xiao Fei.
Don't assume you have no more use for me.
Tong Wei rejected Qin Tian Yu for five years.
He's still very polite to me.
If you don't treat me well, I'll--
What will you do?
I'll help Tian Yu pursue Tong Wei.
I'm already with Tong Wei.
Can you open your eyes to reality?
What? Have you two married already?
No, right? You two aren't locked down. Who knows who will end up together?
- I dare you to say that again. - I will.
Sis-in-law, when I'm gone, you'll have to keep an eye on your sis for me.
It'll depend on you.
No worries. I'll treat you very well.
Have a good day.
Xie Xiao Fei is here?
Have you eaten yet? If you don't have money, I'll buy something for you.
What are you doing here?
You just missed a spectacular show.
We just finished trashing the club.
You did all this?
Director Song, enough said. You already destroyed the place.
Why don't you go now?
Xie Xiao Fei is here now. How can I leave?
What do you mean?
Nothing much.
I just want to ask you.
Are you the one who ruined my Sanya project?
You knew there are issues with that land.
You're putting lives at stake for money.
Who do you think you are?
You dare to lecture me?
You're just a stray dog now, you know?
I'm putting this out there today.
I'll destroy whoever dares to help you.
Tell you what, Luo Bin.
If you think of me as a friend
then tell him to get lost right now.
If you keep him here, that makes us enemies.
Every day Xie Xiao Fei is here, I'll wreck your club.
I'll wreck it--
Xiao Fei!
Don't touch me!
Xie Xiao Fei, if I were you, I'd scram right now.
I'd never drag a friend down with me.
Who told you I'm staying here?
I just came by to say bye to Luo Bin.
Luo Bin, I'll save the talk.
Thank you.
Take care.
Xie Xiao Fei, stop right there.
Get back here!
If you leave today, we aren't friends anymore.
Luo Bin.
What are you doing?
Are you going to walk yourself down the road to ruin?
Director Song, it's like this.
You can wreck the place if you want.
I don't want it anymore.
You can destroy my club any way you want.
But if you want me to kick my friend out
I just can't do it.
You can't do it?
Your father does business with Ke Wan.
You're not afraid of anything.
But what about him?
If we cut off business with him
will your father spare you?
Song Hao Jie, don't push it.
I'm not one to be trifled with either.
It won't do you any good to push us too far.
This murderous talk is so childish.
Think on it.
No need to.
I've already made myself clear.
I'm leaving.
Stop acting, will you?
Would I not know what kind of person you are?
You're helping me now
so that I'll pay you back when I make a comeback, right?
You'd give up your club and pay no heed to your dad just for me.
How deep is our friendship for you to help me this far?
What are you saying?
Maybe this is just an act you two are putting on for me.
Stop embarrassing me, all right?
I can't stand to watch anymore, Luo Bin.
You two can have your act.
Don't make me sick.
Oh, right, Luo Bin.
Let's not keep in contact.
Don't contact me.
Splendid.
[Tong Wei]
[Xie Xiao Fei]
Hello?
What? Right now?
Hey.
Why did you call me out here so late at night?
I...
I have no place to stay.
What about that friend of yours? Wasn't he going to take you in?
I get it.
Did he kick you out because you have nothing?
Didn't you say a wrecked ship still has 3,000 nails?
Proven wrong, weren't you?
It's really not what you think.
It's because every friend I have is too loyal.
His club was destroyed because he's helping me.
That's why I left.
Keep on bragging. Who's going to believe you?
Why would I lie to you? It's true.
Have you told this to Tong Wei?
How can a man like me tell her something like this?
Isn't it embarrassing?
But you have no problem calling me out here in the middle of the night?
Are you still hanging on to your pride at a time like this?
I...
I really don't have any money.
Consider it charity.
Take me somewhere I can stay. All right?
Okay, let's go.
This is not bad.
This is all I have. You can have it all.
Wait.
Take it.
Help me sell it.
About how much is it worth?
If you don't get ripped off, it should be about 200,000 to 300,000 yuan.
How much commission are you paying me?
I'll let you have however much you want
so long as you stop helping Qin Tian Yu.
Bribing me?
Sorry, I can't help you.
Why?
You're already in such a miserable condition.
If I take your money
you'd take revenge on me when you make your comeback.
Am I that kind of person?
I'm not helping you. I won't help Qin Tian Yu either.
You both want Tong Wei.
You guys can compete fairly.
Don't tell Tong Wei! You'd better not!
Hey!
He's pitiful enough.
How are you doing at Luo Bin's?
It's nice.
It really must be very nice for you to say it's nice.
When I'm free, I'll come by for a look.
Don't go. There's nothing to see.
It's just a standard room.
Are you keeping something from me?
Actually...
Luo Bin didn't just give me a room.
He also found me a wife.
Then you and your wife can have a child together
and live happily ever after.
My wife is quite beautiful but there's no love.
It's not like you don't know you're the only one I love.
That's why I've decided to stick to you.
It's a joke.
I think you shouldn't go to Luo Bin's.
After all, you and Luo Bin have such a strained relationship.
If you two start fighting and I'm stuck in the middle
I'll have a really hard time.
That's true.
Luo Bin is quite disagreeable
but he's helping you in your moment of need.
I won't go if you don't want me to.
Waiter, the check.
Hello, miss. A total of 326 yuan.
Uh, wait.
I'll pay.
You want to pay the cheap bill? How clever of you.
Here.
I have money to pay for food.
By the way, what do you have planned for tonight?
I'm an idle man. Would I have any plans?
They're throwing a birthday party for me tonight.
If you're free, why don't you come?
Birthday?
- Your birthday? - Yes.
Why didn't you say so?
If I told you in advance
wouldn't it seem as if I'm asking you for a birthday gift?
Shouldn't you want one from me?
Who would you ask for one?
You really want to give me a gift?
I do.
Then I want a star from the sky.
Tong Wei.
I'm kidding.
Your attendance is the best gift you can give me.
If that doesn't count, then you can give me a smile.
That smile is so fake.
Go back and practice. Show me a real one tonight.
Okay.
After brief communications, CEO Chen's people state
they are willing to continue advancing with X-Group's 18 Secrets brand.
What about on your end?
Don't mention it.
Those people are so troublesome.
They've completely overthrown the framework agreement
Xie Xiao Fei signed with the foundation.
They proposed a bunch of ridiculous requests.
However, I took care of it. Don't worry.
It must have been tough.
I thought Xie Xiao Fei already
defined the limit of the nuisance meter in the Xie family.
Now that Xie Tian Cheng's people have appeared
I've noticed Xie Xiao Fei was just the lower limit!
Life is so hard!
All right, now that business is done, can we get off early?
After all, it's your birthday tonight.
I plan on dressing up.
Me too.
Go on.
Go, go, go.
What are you wearing tonight?
Hello, Director Zhou?
Is there progress on the 18 Secrets case with X-Group and Chen Mo?
After speaking with us, CEO Chen states he's still optimistic about this project.
Even if there are changes among X-Group's executives
he is willing to continue collaborations if nothing will be affected.
That's why everything is going well on both sides.
Once the contract is settled, our work will be done.
Good. You guys have had to deal with a lot of changes.
It's our job.
Tong Wei, it is your birthday today, right?
You remember?
I remember you were only 20 years old when you joined CAEA.
Seven years has passed in the blink of an eye.
Are you reminding me that I'm old?
I'm reminding you that you don't have time to waste on mistakes.
I don't understand.
Have you been helping Xie Xiao Fei deal with his uncle lately?
Director Zhou, I believe that is a personal matter.
CAEA serves the companies within our association.
X-Group is one of CAEA's earliest clients.
Xie Tian Cheng is now in charge of X-Group.
And you, as a key CAEA negotiator
are helping an outsider overthrow him.
Do you think that is still personal business?
Director Zhou, Xie Tian Cheng assumed control of X-Group by dishonorable means.
Please do not mix your emotions with work.
If Xie Tian Cheng is guilty of a crime, the law will punish him.
We're not the ones who exact justice.
I believe the workplace has its own order but we should have our own principles--
I'm not here to discuss your personal views.
Tong Wei, don't forget you are a member of CAEA.
Don't cause trouble for CAEA because of your own selfish interests.
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