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[Negotiator]
[Episode 34]
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?
We invited Ms. Tong to join our firm.
She is my good friend
and has maintained a close working relationship with our firm.
We feel most honored that she has joined us.
Manager, what are you watching?
- Go away. Clear the tables. - Let me see.
- Stop bothering me. - Why are you being so mysterious?
- I can't even take a look? - Go away.
[Tong Wei]
Hey, I watched your interview.
Aren't I amazing?
Learn from me and catch up to my level.
Listen, you're so fat on camera.
Your image has been completely ruined.
What did you say?
I was caught off guard. I didn't even get to put on makeup.
I still look beautiful though, don't I?
I noticed I'm getting more thick-skinned the more I'm with you.
Thick-skinned? I don't understand what you're saying.
I'll tell you this though.
Stay away from Qin Tian Yu. You're my woman. You hear me?
Jealous?
I'll punish you when I see you.
Bye.
Being able to be on camera with my girlfriend is a nice feeling.
The feeling of striving hard.
The feeling of being in love.
Keep at it.
From what I know, Ms. Tong was previously a negotiator for CAEA.
How did you come to work for Fu Tong Law Firm?
We invited Ms. Tong to join our firm.
She is my good friend
and has maintained a close working relationship with our firm.
We feel most honored that she has joined us.
It's been a while and Manager Tong still carries herself with pride.
What brand are those shoes?
That's all you notice?
Manager Tong is famous now.
Do you know the trending topic online is the most beautiful consultant?
- Really? - Yes.
So what if she's popular? It'd be better if she could come back.
I really miss her.
How's this? It's my treat tonight after work.
Let's ask her out for a meetup.
Really?
That's a good idea!
Wonderful!
What are you doing?
What are you kids doing?
The company doesn't pay you to stand around and gossip and party.
Manager Tong is famous now. We're happy. Is that not allowed?
I think someone's just unhappy that Manager Tong has become famous.
Weirdo.
Jiang Ke, who are you talking about?
Whoever is unhappy.
Why? Are you unhappy?
What makes you unhappy?
Say it out loud so we can all be happy about it.
- Jiang Ke! - You've--
Manager Xiao, you know that's just how Jiang Ke is.
He's a millennial. Don't stoop to his level.
So what if I'm a millennial?
I hate it when people say this and that about millennials.
Stop talking.
So disrespectful.
I'm warning you guys.
Be careful.
I have my eyes on you.
I'm so scared.
If it comes to it, I'll just resign! What's the big deal?
This looks delicious.
Sorry, I'm late.
Manager Tong has a blessed life. She arrives when all the food is out.
Congratulations, Manager Tong. You're on TV. You're famous now!
Thank you for paying attention.
Let me say this first. This dinner is on me.
No. You have good news but we do too.
What good news? Let's hear it.
Kiki and I are now independent...
negotiation officers.
Really?
You were so mean to us.
You must've really looked down on us.
No. Was she not good to you?
She must've looked down on me.
Kiki, do you want to know
Manager Tong's evaluation of you when you first joined the company?
Spill it. It must be very shocking.
In the beginning, you weren't improving and were holding us back.
I thought you'd have to leave as soon as the probation period was over.
Guess what Manager Tong said.
What?
She said you'll be an extraordinary negotiator in the future
because you're very gentle.
Gentle people are rare in the negotiating field.
You'll be very capable in the future.
Really, Manager Tong?
That's because you're outstanding.
Did she talk about me?
Yes.
Tell me. I'm listening. Go ahead and praise me.
Make me happy too.
She only said five words.
This person is so annoying.
Who are you talking about?
All right, I'm just kidding.
She had a high assessment for both of you.
You should be thanking her for the accomplishments you've made today.
When I first started, I thought I wouldn't last.
If not for Manager Tong's strict demands and pushing me to keep moving forward
I don't know what I'd be doing now.
Manager Tong is mean
but we've learned a lot from her.
Now we have Xiao Xiang who makes me sick.
Sometimes, I get so mad that I just want to quit and leave.
Quit? Remember this. The world is yours.
Well said. Let's make a toast to Manager Tong.
Cheers...
Manager Tong, come back soon.
What would I do when I come back?
You're all independent now and don't need me.
We need you to come back and put Xiao Xiang in his place.
He's a real piece of crap.
You two are just working together, not dating.
My gosh! Spare me. I have higher standards.
What type do you like?
My other half...
probably hasn't been born yet.
So you're planning to be lonely for life?
Good evening, everybody.
Who's this?
Isn't this Young Master Xie?
You're riding this to pick up our beautiful and stunning Manager Tong?
What do you know? It's so romantic.
You're right there.
What do you know?
This is a bike. It's called romantic.
You're just poor.
All right, everybody. Goodnight. We're leaving.
Bye...
She's so beautiful and stunning.
You have so many engagements after being on TV and becoming famous.
You don't even have time to spend with your boyfriend.
I noticed something going on between Jiang Ke and Cui Xi.
Really? Those two? I think that's impossible.
I thought so too. They used to bicker every day like enemies.
But after observing their every frown and every smile today
there's something there.
So you want to be a matchmaker?
They're coworkers and I'm at Fu Tong. How would I do it?
I'm now an outsider.
You sound quite regretful. You want to return to CAEA, don't you?
I'll give you a surprise when we get home.
What's the surprise?
Why are you asking? Then it wont' be a surprise.
- I'll tell you when we get home. - Fine.
Renovations are complete on the first old house.
Doesn't it look natural?
It looks completely different from the fake ones, right?
Now look at this.
I saw this at a relative's house before.
They use this pot to cook with.
The crispy rice at the bottom tastes so good.
Way to go. Congratulations.
What's wrong? So touched that you're crying?
What are you saying?
Am I a man who cries so easily?
You know what?
I used to be such a prodigal son.
I didn't know how to do anything and was so arrogant.
Now that I have accomplished something, I realize...
this is an amazing feeling.
I'm proud of you. I really am.
Ever since my dad was removed from office
I've been able to endure the humiliation
and put in the hard work to advance my dream that others once laughed at.
How can I be so awesome?
I knew you wouldn't stay modest for long.
For you, for us...
I will build a new business empire with my own hands.
- Trust me. - You can do it.
Do you think this one looks nice?
Look.
- Take a picture. - Who's that?
Take a picture quickly.
And these two.
Thank you.
Bi Chen, come with me.
- Hurry. - Chen Wen, what is it?
I have to tell you something.
Let me ask you.
Did you confess to Mr. Qin?
Chen Wen.
What relationship do you two have now?
So... I like him but he doesn't like me. That's it.
So you two are just superior and subordinate?
That's good. Then he's not a scumbag.
Chen Wen, why would you say that about Mr. Qin?
I took this picture today near the office.
Mr. Qin seems very close with this woman.
He even bought her a lot of clothes.
I'm guessing she's his new girlfriend.
Mr. Qin likes Tong Wei.
But Tong Wei has already rejected him.
Besides, Mr. Qin is good-looking and rich.
Is there any woman who doesn't like him?
Listen, just forget about this. Don't take it to heart. Okay?
Okay?
Time to go!
Pack up and go home!
Mr. Qin.
What's wrong?
Did you run into a difficult problem at work?
No, I just don't feel too well today.
Don't feel well? Then hurry home and rest.
There's still work to do.
Take it home. I'm leaving too.
Mr. Qin, you rarely leave so early.
I have something to do tonight.
I'm taking off. Get some rest. Bye.
Is he going on a date?
Bi Chen, welcome back. Come eat with us.
The food is delicious today.
She's acting a bit strange.
Bi Chen, are you okay?
Tong Wei, I'm okay. I'm just a bit tired.
Okay, then I won't bother you.
Hello?
Chen Chen, do you remember what day it is today?
What day is it?
Silly child, it's your birthday on the Western calendar.
Is anybody celebrating with you?
Yes, I'm going out with a friend for dinner.
Lies.
You never celebrate your Western calendar birthday.
Why are you lying to me?
Mom, I'm just afraid you'd keep rambling about it.
Who still differentiates between calendars now?
Then did you celebrate your Lunar calendar birthday last month?
I did.
You called me that day, didn't you?
You didn't celebrate it that day either.
Do you think I couldn't hear?
It was so quiet on your end when you called.
You must have been alone in your room.
Mom, I'm so old already. Why celebrate birthdays?
All right, you think I'm bothersome. Then you can hang up the phone.
Mom, Mom!
I don't find you bothersome. Why would I?
My baby, I don't want to annoy you by calling you either.
But I'm worried about you.
I'm afraid you're lonely in the big city.
Birthdays are so important but you don't even have anyone to celebrate with.
When I think of that, I just find it hard to accept.
Mom.
Listen to me.
It's not true that nobody is celebrating with me.
There is.
I just don't like the noise and don't want to go.
I like the quiet.
Chen Chen, remember this.
If you're having a hard time out there, come home.
No matter how marvelous the world is
if there's no place for you, then there's no point.
Wouldn't it be nice to come home and live a steady and peaceful life?
Do you hear me?
I know, Mom.
You're just worrying for nothing again.
Um...
Mom, I have work to do. I can't talk anymore.
Bye.
[Resignation Letter]
Come in.
Is there anything else?
What's going on?
It's nothing. I just don't want to work anymore. I'd like to resign.
Have you run into some difficulties at work?
Or are you dissatisfied with your salary?
Bi Chen, if you're unhappy with the company, you can tell me.
Then I'd understand what you're thinking.
There's nothing. It's true.
I just want to resign.
I don't believe you. You're moody.
I'm not moody.
Mr. Qin, can you respect others' opinions?
I just want to resign.
Okay.
What's your next step after resigning? Which company are you going to?
That's my personal business. It's none of your concern.
I know.
You're going to listen to your mom and go home
to get married and have children. Right?
Yes, that's it.
Stop kidding. I wouldn't believe you'd choose such a pointless life.
I'm guessing you want a raise.
Mr. Qin, why don't you believe me? I really do want to resign.
Which firm is poaching you? How much are they offering you?
Maybe I can get that for you. I'll try my best. How's that?
Goodbye, Mr. Qin.
This is so strange.
- Hello? - Wei Wei, come here.
- What is it? - It's a personal matter.
Why would she suddenly resign?
I asked her but she wouldn't say.
You live with her. Did you notice anything different?
No, she's been doing fine.
Or is her mom forcing her to go home again?
I remember. She looked really tired when she came home yesterday.
She went straight to her room.
What happened yesterday?
She was absent-minded all day.
There's probably something on her mind.
Talk with her when you have the time. She trusts you.
Okay. I'll talk with her during lunch.
I'll go back out.
Bi Chen, I heard you're resigning.
Did Mr. Qin tell you?
What's wrong? Are you not happy working at the firm?
Tong Wei, don't ask.
Nobody makes me unhappy.
I don't want a raise either.
I just don't want to work anymore.
Is this because of Mr. Qin?
Actually, he was the one who came to me today.
He said you were unhappy and wanted to resign. He wanted me to talk to you.
I can see he is concerned about you.
But what I need isn't his concern.
Tong Wei.
Do you know what it feels like to love someone who doesn't love you?
I don't want to lie to myself or torture myself.
After I'm gone, he'll be out of sight and out of mind.
But this has been going on for a while.
Why are you suddenly resigning?
I don't want to talk about it.
Okay, then we won't talk about it.
You can make your own decisions.
I'm going to the restroom.
Wei Wei, how is it?
I've spoken with her.
If she still insists tomorrow, you should just let her go.
I'm not preventing her from leaving, but she should at least give me a reason.
You know the reason. It's because of you.
Me?
You can't give her what she wants.
She is insignificant to you but you are a form of torture for her.
Do you understand?
You women.
You're so hard to understand.
If you don't like her, you should just tell her bluntly.
Right.
Like you.
We're talking about you right now.
Wei Wei.
I can't be as cruel as you are.
I can't hurt...
a girl who likes me.
At least, I think...
this is a kindness.
So...
I don't want her to leave.
Maybe you already liked her
but you don't want to face it.
Maybe you should think about what you truly want.
Impossible.
Wei Wei, I'm absolutely certain the one I love is you.
You...
How do I forget about you?
You really are here.
Is this an illusion?
What do you think?
You're not picking up your phone and you're moody.
I knew you'd be here.
Why are you staring at me?
You're a figment of my imagination! Do you think I'd still be afraid of you?
I want...
What are you doing?
Hug me.
Hug me!
Hug me.
Just like this.
I've dreamed of this scene many times.
But it feels so real this time.
You don't say.
Because I'm real.
No talking.
How come my face feels so hot?
I don't have any energy left.
Come.
Come, sit.
Sit down.
Look at you.
Don't drink so much.
Let me ask you.
Why are you resigning?
Are you playing dumb? It's all because of you.
Come here.
Tell me.
Do you have a girlfriend?
What girlfriend?
The young one with long hair and big eyes.
You even went shopping with her and bought her bags and clothes.
Long hair and big eyes?
Oh!
Qin Tian Yu!
Do you know how hurtful you are?
I know you like Tong Wei and don't like me.
But that's okay!
Tong Wei is more beautiful than I am.
She's more exceptional than I am.
But I'm working hard!
I'm also willing to wait.
But why would you like such an ordinary woman?
How am I not as good as her?
You can like a woman other than Tong Wei.
But why is that person still not me?
Stop crying.
Please stop crying.
- I want to cry! - Stop crying.
Do you know how important this affection is to me?
It's the only thing that's helping me survive in this city!
I believe that as long as I work hard
my love and career will be improve.
But I realized I've lost.
I've lost before I've even started the race!
I'm so sad!
Come with me to beat up Qin Tian Yu.
Beat up the real-life Qin Tian Yu.
You want me to beat myself up?
That'll be a bit difficult.
Forget it.
If you beat him up, I'll feel sorry for him.
Shang Bi Chen, you're such a loser!
Coming!
Move over.
Sit.
How come she's so drunk?
It's hard to explain.
She's yours now.
Don't tell her I brought her home.
Why?
Take off my shoes.
I'll get you guys some water.
Hurry up.
Get me a face mask.
Put it on for me.
They're over there.
Here, your mask.
You see that?
If you tell her what happened tonight, she'll have a breakdown tomorrow.
Don't worry, I'll take care of your cute little admirer.
How did I get back?
Bi Chen, are you up?
I'm up.
Breakfast is ready. It's on the table.
Get up and eat it later.
W.. Wait, wait!
Tong Wei, how did I get back last night?
You don't remember?
Yesterday, a taxi driver carried you home.
You drank too much.
There wasn't anybody else?
No.
Do you know that's very dangerous for a woman?
I'm leaving now.
Bye.
Was that really a dream last night?
It felt so real though!
I...
I took a night to consider it.
Bi Chen, you're the subordinate I value the most.
But...
I respect your decision.
However...
I have one condition.
What is it?
Mr. Qin, who are we waiting for?
You'll know soon.
Why isn't she here yet?
My dear, guess who I am.
Of course I know who you are.
All right, enough playing around. Sit.
So boring. You've been so busy.
When will you have time to go have fun with me?
Go have fun with you?
Let me make introductions first.
This is my cousin, Qin Xiao Yu.
Bi Chen.
Cousin?
- Hi. - Hello.
We don't look similar at all, right?
I look so much better than him.
It's like this.
My cousin grew up in another part of the country.
She had a few days off so she came for a leisure visit.
I'd like to ask if you have time to spend with her.
She and I have nothing in common at all.
He only takes me shopping. That's no fun at all.
I want to go somewhere interesting.
Are you willing to be her tour guide?
No problem. Leave it to me. I'll take her around.
Then I won't have to worry.
Bi Chen, is there really no chance
you'll change your mind about your resignation?
If... I'm saying hypothetical.
If you haven't found somewhere else to work at yet
then can you consider postponing your resignation?
You can leave after you've found another place.
But I've already handed in my resignation.
If I don't leave, I'd be embarrassed to stay.
Don't worry about your coworkers.
I didn't even submit your resignation to the higher-ups.
Really?
That's great.
If you have any questions in the future
you are welcome to ask me directly.
Don't let your imagination run wild, okay?
By the way, the bag in the back is for you.
Help me get it.
Thank you, Mr. Qin.
You're welcome.
Mr. Qin, where were you last night?
Where do you think I'd be?
I was at home. Why?
It's nothing.
It seems I really was having illusions last night.
I'm back!
You sound to be in a good mood.
Eat with us.
No, I have work.
Didn't you resign?
I'm not resigning.
What's going on with her?
I guess congratulations will soon be in order.
Congratulations for what?
Even though Tian Yu won't admit it, I think there's a chance for them.
Can you stop bringing up Qin Tian Yu?
Qin Tian Yu.
- Say that again. - Qin Tian Yu.
You--
That hurts.
Are you free at noon? Let's have coffee.
Okay.
Tong Wei, it's been a long time.
Director Zhou, it has been a while.
How have you been lately?
I'm doing all right. Thank you for your concern.
I saw the news about Yep and Quick's case.
It was very well done.
As expected of one from CAEA.
I am proud of you.
Thank you for paying attention to me.
Even though I'm not with CAEA anymore, I'd still like to bring honor to CAEA.
Come back, Tong Wei.
CAEA needs you.
When I left, I made such a big mess.
I also resigned on my own.
If I were to come back now
the company's executives probably wouldn't approve.
I never handed your resignation in to the higher-ups.
Tong Wei, you are my subordinate.
However, I also regard you as my apprentice.
Your departure isn't just a loss for me
but also a loss for CAEA.
That's why I've been keeping the higher-ups in the dark.
They still think you're suspended.
But CAEA's executives
probably know I'm with Fu Tong now.
Yep and Quick's case made such big waves.
The executives certainly know about it.
However, I told them you are assisting Fu Tong.
In addition, I've told them of your desire to resume your duties.
They've approved.
You can think about it. I'll be leaving now.
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