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[Negotiator]
[Episode 33]
You wanted to go out today. Why aren't you saying anything?
I heard your aunt and uncle don't approve of selling the house.
My parents left the house to me.
I'm selling it even if they don't approve.
You don't have to feel guilty.
I'm doing it for myself. Think about it.
I'm using a house to protect US$300 million worth of stock.
Aren't I smart?
Don't flatter yourself.
I know clearly whether you're doing it for the money or for me.
- If I fail to repay you in this life-- - No, stop.
I'm unlucky enough to meet you in this life.
Let's not cross paths in the next life.
Come.
Can you really bear to sell the house?
What will you do about your aunt and uncle?
There's no other choice.
Xie Tian Cheng is the kind of person who
will stop paying for your mom's medical expenses.
The house has to be sold.
It is quite cruel to Aunt and Uncle.
There's no other way. I'll find a chance to make it up to them.
Then where are you planning to live after selling the house?
Why don't you...
move in with me?
You'd like that, wouldn't you?
What are you thinking?
You know what I'm thinking?
How could I not?
It's okay. I have it planned.
I'll get that for you.
Put on the anti-radiation shield.
No need for such trouble. I can just take the call. It's okay.
Hello?
Hey, Shan Shan. How did the pregnancy exam go?
Oh no, I forgot to tell Wei Wei I made up with Qi.
What am I going to do? She'll definitely yell at me.
Hello, Shan Shan?
Nothing's wrong. Everything's great.
That's good. That means Gao Yuan's aunt really is the best.
I need to ask you for a favor.
I might need to stay with you for a few days.
Stay for a few days?
Is it okay? If not, I'll figure something else out.
No, it's okay! Come over.
Okay, then.
All right, bye.
Why do you look so miserable? Smile.
I can't smile.
You can't smile? Then cry.
You'd rather live with Xia Shan Shan than live with me.
You're even jealous of a pregnant woman?
I am. So what?
I'm living with Shan Shan so I can take care of her.
I need to be taken care of too.
You need to be taken care of? Then I'll take care of you.
Then kiss me.
Why?
- I need to be taken care of. - Petty devil.
Ms. Tong, your family has to leave too or else I can't move in.
If you're having trouble, you can leave it to me.
You have a solution?
I've seen my fair share of rascals like them.
I'll get some men. They'll leave for sure.
That's not necessary. They're family after all. I'll talk to them.
- Watch my luggage. - Okay.
Uncle.
This house is no longer ours.
We can't live here.
Come. Explain to your dad.
Tell him what you've done for a man. Kneel!
Wei Wei, you say you want to clear your parents' names.
But what have you done now?
Your world revolves around this man now!
Have you not let down your parents?
Dad.
Mom.
I will repay you for your love...
later.
Let's go, Uncle.
Thank you.
Auntie Tong, are you leaving?
Stay healthy.
Mrs. Wang, goodbye.
Goodbye...
Come visit.
Mr. Xia, goodbye.
Take care of yourself.
Hello, Shan Shan? Where are you? I'm coming to you for shelter.
Where are you? I'll send someone to pick you up.
No, I can come by myself.
No, don't. Send me your location. Just wait for me there.
Okay.
Wei Wei!
What's going on? Did you move?
This is my and Qi's new home.
He said this is a better environment for the baby.
You and Qi...
Let's talk inside. Come.
- My luggage is in the car. - Someone will get it.
Come in quickly.
Aren't you going to explain?
Sit down first. What's the rush?
Here, sit.
It's quite big.
I... There's nothing to explain.
He and I have made up.
You two got your marriage license?
He said we'll get it when he takes care of business.
Don’t tell me you believe him again.
Even if I don't, what can I do? It's quite nice here.
How so?
It's my life to live. It's fine as long as I think it's okay.
Then what if Qi still doesn't marry you?
Wei Wei, please stop asking.
No, I'm just worried about you.
If Qi doesn't marry you
then how will you register the baby when it is born?
- So what? - So what?
What kind of environment will she grow up in?
What will others say about her?
Why are you doing this? What can Qi give you?
He can give me the care I desire.
He can make me feel safe and not alone.
When the baby has issues
he can solve all problems with me.
Is this the love you want?
Do you know what you're like now? You're like a canary.
You're trapped in a cage by a man. Everything is within this man's control.
Wei Wei, I don't want to hear this from you.
Let's talk about you.
You lost your job and sold your house for Xie Xiao Fei.
Wake up.
What can Xie Xiao Fei give you?
How is he better than Qi?
Why are you talking to me about this?
Shan Shan, didn't you come to your senses before?
Why have you come full circle?
I have to thank that jerk, Gao Yuan.
He allowed me to see myself clearly.
When I went to get my pregnancy exam
he pointed his finger in my face and called me a liar.
Why?
It's because he saw that I am all alone without anybody to rely on.
Do you know he humiliated in public?
There were so many people watching.
Not one person stepped up to help me.
They even helped Gao Yuan give me an earful.
That day, I finally understood what I'm missing.
I'm missing a man I can rely on who can protect me.
So, I will be good to whoever treats me well.
I no longer care about the rest.
I don't want to discuss this with you.
I feel so sorry right now.
I feel sorry for this child.
I don't know what she'll have to face after she is born.
That's all.
Tong Wei, stop right there. Explain yourself.
What else is there to explain?
I always thought you weren't one to rely on a man.
I never expected you to lose your backbone.
Yes.
I like relying on men.
I was afraid to admit it in the past but I acknowledge it now.
Why have you become like this?
I don't want to be alone anymore
living a life with nobody to depend on.
And you.
Don't lose everything you have for Xie Xiao Fei. You hear me?
What I do has nothing to do with you.
Tong Wei, let me tell you.
You're being blinded by love!
Have you thought about
what you'll do if Xie Xiao Fei doesn't want you anymore one day?
I never thought you would become like this.
Just pretend I'm no longer your friend.
Tong Wei, are you breaking off ties with me for a man?
I really don't know what to say.
I always thought there would be hope as long as we stay alive.
All right, Wei Wei, let's not fight.
I don't want to lose you.
If you stay here today
we'll still be best friends.
If you insist on leaving...
Then I'll have to pretend I don't know you.
Tong Wei, come back!
Tong Wei, stop right there! Don't you look down on me!
Tong Wei, don't you look down on me!
Hey, which department are you in?
We're in the same department!
Tong Wei!
Hello, hello! My name is Xia Shan Shan. I'm from Zigong of Sichuan province.
Have you heard of Zigong? It's a very beautiful place.
So nice to meet you!
There's no water.
Uh... I drank that.
It's okay. I don't mind.
Wait! I'm here!
Don't walk so slowly. Let's run or else all the meat will be gone!
- Hurry up! I'm starving! - Why are we running?
It won't be all gone.
No! I want two servings! Hurry up!
Do you know the youngest diplomat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
is giving a lecture at our school next Wednesday?
The diplomat is super handsome and under 30 years old!
Can you save me a seat?
You can grab a seat yourself.
There's a badminton club event I can't get out of.
Help me save a seat.
Wei Wei? Why are you here? Didn't you go to Shan Shan's place?
I have something to tell you.
I might have to stay at your place today.
What happened?
I feel as if I've been cursed.
The ones who love me are leaving me one by one.
I've lost my house.
I fought with my uncle.
I also fought with Shan Shan today.
I feel like such a failure.
You still have me.
You'd best stay away from me too so I don't spread my bad luck to you.
What are you saying?
I'm the one bringing all this down on you.
I'm perfectly happy with it.
You have no regrets?
Let's go home.
Tong Wei, how come you're here?
Sorry. I might be a bother for a while.
Absolutely not! The more the merrier.
How come you have cake? Is it your birthday?
It's your birthday?
I didn't bring anything. Why didn't you tell me?
- No, I-- - It's okay!
It's not a big deal.
No worries, ladies. I'll make soup for you today.
Okay!
Are you sure you can do it?
Are you doubting me?
Just wait.
Tong Wei, come sit.
Tong Wei, you don't look very happy.
Is it that obvious?
I just...
broke off ties with a good friend I've known for years.
What happened?
It's over a difference of opinion.
Don't feel too bad. This is how it sometimes is.
Friends come and go.
I work and live in Shanghai.
On holidays, I go back to my hometown.
When I see friends I've known for a long time
we have nothing to say to each other.
I'm 25 years old now and still single.
My classmates have children who can already walk.
At reunions, the women mostly talk about children
and the men mostly talk about money.
I feel that when I'm with them I have nothing to say.
It seems you don't have many friends either.
I have you though.
Sorry, I don't know if you want to be my friend.
If you think of me as your friend, I'd be very happy.
I was just telling Xiao Fei.
So much happened all of a sudden.
It's like I've lost everything.
Luckily, I have you now.
Thank you for letting me be your friend.
Really?
Being your friend is my best 25th birthday present!
Here we are! You're still talking?
Pay attention. What is this?
This is X-Group's exclusive private kitchen!
Please enjoy.
Instant noodles?
There's more.
It really is instant noodles.
It smells good.
Here we are!
Look at this. What is this?
This is my secret recipe fruit mix.
I made this just for you because it's your birthday.
Thank you, Xiao Fei.
As you can imagine, I prepared this with the utmost care.
Now I want some too. Why didn't I make one for myself?
Enjoy, ladies.
How come you're so dressed up?
- Getting married? - You must be crazy.
I'm here to discuss some serious business so I'm dressed more formally.
Is that necessary when it comes to us?
What do you want to eat?
I said it's serious business. We're not eating.
Don't scare me. It can't be that serious.
You said to come to you if I needed any help.
There is something I'd like you to help with today.
Talk.
Do you remember the land in Suzhou? The native resort plan.
I think it's time to get the wheels turning.
So...
I'll need your support.
No problem.
But I have to be honest with you.
Your idea is a bit unrealistic.
First of all...
It'll take quite a bit of money to restore that land.
It'll be a lot of work that might not pay off if tourists don't come.
In my opinion, you should use X-Group's usual approach
and bulldoze it flat to build a resort.
It's the safest bet.
I know a lot of investor friends. I can help you connect with them.
If I have to use the usual approach, I'd rather not do this at all.
This land is very important to me.
My dreams are in this.
I don't want to give up no matter what.
Even if I lose again, I don't want to have any regrets.
What's gotten into you lately? You're so fired up.
I really don't want Tong Wei to suffer anymore because of me.
I really don't want to.
I know this project might be risky for you.
I won't force you.
No risk, no reward.
Xie Xiao Fei, I'm not betting on this project.
I'm betting on you.
Since you've asked, I'll follow your lead.
All right. My good man.
Oh, right.
Do not tell Chen Xi about this project.
Why? You could have more people helping you.
I don't want to owe her anything.
If she finds out, she'll want to help.
You know I can't reciprocate her feelings.
I used to envy you.
You had Tong Wei and Chen Xi willing to give up everything for you.
But now, it seems there are consequences to pay for your affairs.
Consequences of affairs? I'm a very loyal man!
Don't be so heartless to Chen Xi though.
I can see she's very unhappy.
She doesn't actually want to be with Yang Xiao.
I gave her my advice already.
She can't help it.
Her parents like Yang Xiao's parent's professional background
and are intent on pairing them together.
When is she going to live for herself?
This house is so cold. Can't you turn up the heat?
This old house doesn't have insulation so heat is leaking out everywhere.
I already set the heater to 30 degrees Celsius but it's still cold.
We're so pitiful.
We're old and still have to live in the country.
If we didn't have to take care of your niece, Tong Wei
we would've already bought a house in the city center.
Why would we still be living in this wretched place in our old age?
Think about it. Your niece is so ungrateful.
She's kicked us out now that we're of no use to her.
She is so vicious!
Let's not bring up the past.
Fine, fine. Call Tian Tian and see when she'll be back.
Hello, Tian Tian. Your mom is finished cooking. When will you be home?
I'm not coming back.
You're not coming back? Tell your mom.
- Hi. - Mom.
My baby, it's Mom.
It's Friday so I knew you'd be coming home
so I made your favorite dishes.
Mom, I'm not coming back. It's so far.
I'd have to take a three-hour long bus ride to get back to school.
I'm not coming back.
You guys eat. Don't wait for me. Bye.
Look at that.
Even our own daughter finds this place too far and won't come back.
It seems the two of us will have to wither away here by ourselves.
Okay.
That will be our work for this week.
Does anybody have questions?
If there are no questions, then this meeting is over.
Wei Wei, wait up.
Do you need to brief me on something?
You should be briefing me.
What's wrong?
I... Nothing.
The Tong Wei I know is most professional.
She never lets her mind wander during meetings.
Tell me what it is.
I'm sorry.
What are you sorry for? Are we still friends?
You can tell me what it is. Maybe I can help.
You can't fix this.
I sold my house.
You sold it? Why?
I'm sorry about my state of mind today. I'll work on it. This won't happen again.
It's okay.
Why don't I give you the day off?
No, that's really not necessary.
Go. Do what you need to do.
Or you can go to a cafe for some coffee and sort out your head. Okay?
Okay, thank you.
I'll be going, then.
Hurry it up!
Faster. Get this.
Move it upstairs.
Mr. You, the landlord is so interesting
wanting renovations to be exactly the same as before.
That's what the landlord wants. Our design firm can't change that.
- Just do the work. - Okay.
- Tell them to work faster. - Okay.
Be safe.
- Let me go in. - Sorry, miss.
I've never seen you before.
- Just two minutes. - What's going on?
This used to be my house. I left something inside.
I'll just be in for two minutes and I'll be right out.
I don't care if you used to live here. The place belongs to the landlord now.
Without the landlord's permission, nobody can enter.
I don't care if you have something inside.
If you want to go in, you'll have to see the landlord.
Tian Tian, why are you here?
Tong Wei, good thing you're here.
I forgot something when I was moving. They won't let me in.
Hello, please call the landlord. I am the previous owner.
You really are the previous owner?
Hold on a moment.
Okay, okay. I understand.
Okay, go in. Leave as soon as you get your stuff.
Thank you.
Are Auntie and Uncle really mad at me?
That's to be expected. They lived there for years.
They were living the good life.
Now they're back in the countryside. They're definitely not used to it.
Just wait a while for them to cool down
then buy some good food and drinks to cheer them up.
- Sorry. - Why are you apologizing?
Auntie and Uncle are so old and had to move because of me.
And you.
I don't like you sighing.
You're better when you're assertive.
Besides, the house was yours.
Isn't that what you used to say?
There's nothing wrong with selling your own house.
You're better when you're confident like before.
That's Tong Wei.
It was all because of the confident Tong Wei.
I've turned my life into a mess.
Is it a mess? I don't think so.
You still have Xie Xiao Fei.
He's true to you. I guess he counts as a good man.
Did you have a man love you before?
Sis, pull yourself together.
Stop looking so miserable.
As long as you and Xie Xiao Fei work hard
maybe we'll be able to buy back the house one day.
I hope so.
Let's work hard together.
You wanted to see me?
There's something I have to tell you.
Does Xie Tian Cheng want to cause me trouble again?
No. X-Group's quarterly report came out.
Compared to when my dad was in control, earnings have dropped 50 percent.
I saw news online but it said profits remain nearly even.
How could the public see the real figures?
Why are you telling me this?
Here's what. I'll treat you to dinner tonight.
I'll tell Xiao Fei to join.
- I-- - Don't miss this good opportunity.
Come sit.
I'm treating you guys to authentic Shanghainese food today.
Thank you.
There's no need to be so courteous among family.
Xiao Fei, say something.
I don't have anything to say to him.
Then why did you keep singing praises about him to me?
Who was praising him?
Xiao Fei, you were praising me?
He did. He said you're very earnest.
He said he was always a bastard for so many years.
If not for you, your dad would have gotten sick out of anger long ago.
Don't make things up. I didn't call myself a bastard.
Then admit that you praised him.
Xiao Tian, tell him what you told me this morning.
It's like this.
X-Group's quarterly report is out.
There's been a considerable decrease in profit.
Dad's trusted aides didn't like
the despicable methods Xie Tian Cheng used to overthrow Dad
but were afraid to say anything.
In this quarterly meeting, everybody criticized him.
That's normal. He deserves it.
Xiao Fei, as long as you find X-Group's Chinese partner
taking down Xie Tian Cheng will not be difficult.
Are you laying a trap on me again?
I'm not laying any traps.
I truly want to help you.
I'm going to the restroom. You guys can talk.
Xiao Fei.
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have helped Uncle Cheng take down Dad.
I didn't think things would turn out this way.
I really regret it.
I also know...
you must despise me.
Actually...
Tong Wei is right.
Thank you, Xiao Tian.
I'm really thankful.
If not because you've stayed by Dad's side
I'm guessing he would have collapsed long ago.
You're two years younger than me.
But you're more mature and committed than I am.
You're also more ambitious at work.
That's great.
Xiao Fei, are you forgiving me?
Tell me what made you change your mind and decide to help me.
I thought you were unambitious.
You relied on the Xie family and led a hedonistic existence.
Parasite. Is that what you want to say?
I didn't know how to describe you back then.
But now, I realize I was wrong.
That's not who you are.
In Shanghai, with your own hard work, you proved you can live on your own.
Even though your current conditions can't compare to before
it is still worthy of my respect.
Do you know what it means to be standing on my side?
That means you're making an enemy out of Xie Tian Cheng.
I don't care.
I just want to do what I believe to be right.
Please give me a chance to make amends.
Sure, Xiao Tian.
Together, let's take down Xie Tian Cheng
take back X-Group, and return it to glory.
Did I miss something?
You missed a lot.
When is the food coming out? I'm starving.
Waiter, serve the food.
Bye.
What did you guys talk about while I was away?
You're so smart. I'm sure you'll be able to guess even if I don't tell you.
I want you to verify.
Xiao Tian wants to reconcile with me and take down Xie Tian Cheng with me.
As expected.
But do you think I should trust him?
I think he only did what he did
because he thought his mom was suffering.
But his mom must not be living an easy life with your dad now either.
He must have regrets. So, I think you can trust him.
Sure. Xie Tian Cheng's good days are numbered.
I'll be watching.
Okay, your turn to talk.
Talk about what?
Tell me how you got Xie Xiao Tian to reconcile with me
and make him change sides.
I didn't do anything.
I think Xiao Tian wasn't a bad person in the first place.
He was just manipulated by a bad person to do bad things.
With this family dispute
he now has a clear understanding of himself and other people.
He really cared about you and your dad.
He just never had the chance to show it.
Now he has the chance to express himself.
How can you be so perceptive?
Here.
[Luo Bin]
- Hello? - Hey, Xiao Fei.
You still don't like the construction team I found?
They're considered experienced in Suzhou.
What do you want?
Their construction proposal cuts corners.
Without authorization, they changed all the cables the designer chose.
I don't want a team like that.
They said the designer's designs are too weird
and they've never done it that way and it'd be too much work.
Why don't we just do it the way they're used to?
No.
I absolutely won't settle.
If it comes down to it, I'll do it myself.
Why are you so stubborn?
I'll look around some more.
You scared me there.
Why did you keep this from me?
You heard?
I wanted to wait until there was some progress before telling you.
Were you afraid I'd laugh at you if you failed?
Do I seem like the type to fail?
So, it doesn't matter that you know.
But if I do fail...
You can't laugh at me.
You've already succeeded by taking the first step.
The two companies were able to successfully cooperate
because we're all looking for new competitive space
and searching for our core competitiveness
and trying to expand our market.
The key factor is our common goal, which is seizing the market...
That woman looks familiar.
I think she's the host of the finance channel.
The boss is in the spotlight. Why did he call us here?
Who knows?
Let's go.
I was just talking about you. Come.
Allow me to introduce.
These are our two important contributors in Yep and Quick's case.
This is our firm's youngest partner, Mr. Qin Tian Yu.
- Hello. - Nice to meet you.
This is our new consultant, Tong Wei.
Ms. Tong.
You can ask them about the details of this case.
It's all thanks to their hard work that we were able to close this deal.
Come, sit.
From what I know, Ms. Tong was previously a negotiator for CAEA.
How did you come to work for Fu Tong Law Firm?
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