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[Negotiator]
[Episode 8]
This is CAEA. You should know clearly what should and shouldn't be done.
I know clearly.
I know very clearly what I should be doing.
That's why I can definitively tell you I really dislike this person.
Don't worry. I know what to do.
Yellow rose. It means sorry in the flower language.
Why are you still here?
I'm giving you a way out. Just take it.
I appreciate the gesture.
I won't take the flower though. It'd be inappropriate.
How would it be inappropriate?
We only had a business relationship. We don't even have that now.
I told you what happened had nothing to do with you.
I was in charge of the project and the negotiation was a failure.
Of course I have to take responsibility.
What is that attitude for?
I already admitted I was wrong
and you're still going to treat me so coldly?
My job is to negotiate, not smile. Please understand.
- Ungrateful. - Who are you talking about?
D... Did I say something?
It's already wilted and you want to woo her with it?
You again?
- Get in. - To go where?
I'm taking you somewhere fun.
And then?
During my last work trip in New York, I stayed at a hotel owned by your family.
Now that you're in my territory, I should return the gesture.
Where are you taking me?
A boxing gym.
You know me quite well.
Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.
Why are you just like her, always saying things I don't understand?
Her?
Xie Xiao Fei!
- That's enough. It's all right now. - Xie Xiao Fei!
You win some, you lose some.
Take a bath and put on a face mask! You'll hurt yourself soon.
Stop punching. I'm serious.
When you return, you'll still be the great heroine known all throughout.
That Xie Xiao Fei pisses me off!
Being pulled out midway through was already humiliating enough.
Now he's even gone to Director Zhou to stir up more trouble!
He was helping you.
Does he like you?
- Xia Shan Shan. - What?
Don't assume I won't hit you just because you're a woman.
I'm still saying it. He's definitely helping you.
Who else will stand up for you in front of Director Zhou?
Do you like him?
Go away.
Who is that?
The other negotiating party.
Hold up.
Do you dislike me that much?
It seems you've already explained to Ms. Zhao about
the failure of the first round of negotiations.
I wish you two a pleasant collaboration.
- Hey! - Chairman Fei.
Let's go. The coach is waiting for us.
It seems only this woman can make me so furious.
- What's up? - Hold on.
Hello, Bigshot Attorney. Latest news: your chance is here.
Okay, I understand, Shan Shan. I will make use of this opportunity.
Okay, bye.
Let's go.
What makes you so happy?
Secret.
You're not going to ask?
If I ask, you'd just be even more excited.
So, I won't ask. I'll wait for you to tell me on your own.
You're so mean!
If I weren't, would you be with me?
Back to business.
Have you read the merger information?
I knew you came to see me so spontaneously to make me work!
I don't want to ask you to work. I really don't.
But when there is a former female CAEA negotiator
walking around me every day
I'd be doing wrong by you if I don't go to you.
I don't want to let something good go to waste.
This is called appreciating talent.
You can't just say you appreciate talent. You'd have to show something for it.
Don't you worry.
I'd definitely compensate you according to CAEA standards for your consultation.
It'll be by the book. You'll be generously compensated.
That's more like it.
It's like this.
I received a tip that this technology company's funding
can only support them for another season.
That's why they're looking for someone to contribute capital.
I gave them a 200 million yuan acquisition offer.
It's already the highest among the buyers.
But after negotiations, they're asking for 800 million yuan.
Isn't that highway robbery?
Suddenly raising the price?
In most cases, that is to tactfully decline
or they just don't want to play with you.
That can't be.
We've been the highest bidder. Who else would they play with?
In that case, I can't help you.
You're already giving up?
Did you really work at CAEA?
You have the nerve! You whisked me away and I lost all my skills.
Okay, fine. I'll find someone else.
All right, I was just kidding.
I'll go with you to the next round of negotiations.
To a negotiator, being present is very important.
I need to observe each of them before I make my judgment.
Okay, perfect.
I haven't done this in a long while. It's time to flex my proverbial muscles.
This lipstick color is beautiful!
- It's pretty, isn't it? - I want to try it.
Talking so loud. What poor manners.
Let me tell you major gossip.
What?
A few days ago, Rebecca posted a picture of her with Sun Hao.
There's a picture as proof.
Look.
Sun Hao is your crush.
I can't believe she got to him first.
This is so easy to use.
That lipstick is very difficult to purchase.
Chen Zi Xuan, who are you best friends with?
Zi Xuan, want to try it? It looks like a good color for you.
Can I?
It looks really nice. Come on.
Where'd you buy it? I'm going to try it.
- I'm going to use it. - It's nice.
It looks great.
Tian Tian, how come you're back?
I don't have class in the afternoon.
Have you eaten?
I ate at the school cafeteria.
What's so great about that stupid lipstick?
Tong Wei's table full of makeup will shock you ignorant fools.
This is new.
- Tian Tian. - What?
This perfume is too mature. It doesn't suit you.
I don't understand what you're saying.
I'm saying if you want to use my things, you should tell me first.
That is basic courtesy.
Who used your things?
Are you the only one with this perfume? Can't I have bought it myself?
You're so self-obsessed.
Tian Tian, what's going on?
Leave me alone.
Why did you anger her again? You know how your sister is.
She's not my sister!
Hello, Tian Yu?
What's wrong? You sound exhausted.
It's nothing. I just need some rest.
Why don't I take you out to relax?
I just need some sleep.
Come out with me.
I happen to need to see you about something.
I'll pick you up at your place in five minutes.
Are you okay? You sounded really tired on the phone.
I'm fine.
Is everything okay at work?
It's like usual.
Don't hide it from me. I already know.
Shan Shan told you?
I asked her.
Do you want to hear what I think about this?
Let me just say that you shouldn't comfort me. I can get through anything.
I'm not going to comfort you. I'll just tell the truth.
Being withdrawn is a bad thing right now
but it will definitely be a good thing in the future.
You're really bad at consoling others.
No.
Listen to me.
You should know better than I do
Xie Xiao Fei's bad track record in the U.S.
He's good at wining, dining, and having fun.
But to count on him to work on a project?
An impossible fantasy.
So if you continued on that project, it wouldn't have ended well for you.
Being off the project now is definitely a good thing.
Hello. Here are your drinks.
Thank you.
On the surface, it seems as if you were negligent and lost the first round.
But everybody from X-Group to CAEA knows
you took the blame for Xie Xiao Fei.
But can they say that out loud? No.
So, in the very end, who will have to bear the responsibility of failure?
Only you. Nobody else. Just you.
That's why being clear of this matter is a good thing.
Mr. Qin, are you also this shrewd and calculating with your enemies?
I've always faced my enemies with my fists, not my words.
Thank you.
How come I feel that ever since Xie Xiao Fei appeared
you've become extremely polite with me?
You're so sensitive.
I'm not the only who's sensitive.
What do you think are the odds that I can be with an alien?
Zero.
Negative infinity.
Yes!
You...
Sorry.
This means I have a chance?
- Tian Yu, you're at that again? - Okay, I won't talk about it.
You finally have time off.
I know a bar with nice wine. Want to go?
Come on. We haven't had a proper drink in a long time.
Let loose a bit. Let's go after we finish our drinks. Okay?
Hello. This wine is rather fruity. It's a nice choice for the ladies.
And this is yours.
Thank you.
Enjoy.
- I'm having fun, Tian Yu. - Yes.
You drained that!
I haven't drank with you in a long time.
I'm really happy. Here. Let me fill you up.
What do you think? This place is nice, right?
You're kidding.
Why is he everywhere?
It's all right. Let's go somewhere else.
Let's go.
Ms. Tong?
What a coincidence to see you here.
Your boyfriend? He's handsome.
Enjoy your drinks. We're leaving now.
Let's go.
Wait.
Hey.
Hey! What are you doing?
Let them talk.
What are you doing?
Didn't you say he's not your boyfriend?
My business is none of your concern.
No wonder you wouldn't come back on to the project.
You're busy dating.
Your project isn't no longer my concern, so what I do is none of your business.
What are you doing?
- Let go! - Let go of her!
Have some respect.
And if I say no?
Why don't you try?
- Come on, then! - Don't fight!
Are you insane?
You're the insane one!
All right. You like him that much?
My business has nothing to do with you anymore.
Please don't show up in my life again.
- Let's go. - Come back here.
Are you okay?
Get lost! Leave me alone.
You're drunk. I'll take you back.
Let me ask you.
Why?
Why does she dislike me so much?
Just because of one project? Really?
- Is that necessary? - Calm down.
Let me take you back. Come on.
Let's go.
How old do you think you are to be fighting?
For you, I'd fight even when I'm 80.
Are you all right? He pulled you aside.
I'm fine. I don't want to talk about him anymore.
Okay, we won't.
Thank you for today.
When will you stop being so polite to me?
When my temper flares.
Okay, thanks for walking me back.
I'm going up now.
Go to sleep soon.
- Bye. - Bye.
Be careful.
D... Don't push me.
Be careful!
- Help him to the sofa. - Okay.
- All right. I'm going to get some water. - Okay.
I'm not drunk!
Are you okay?
Who are you asking? Leave me alone.
Not drunk.
I'm very clear-headed.
[Doing Business Starts With Making Friends]
How surprising that he's been silently putting in the effort.
Just as I thought, Xie Xiao Fei isn't as frivolous as he seems.
This project is becoming more fun.
Don't steal my things.
Ms. Zhao, I'm very sorry to trouble you with helping Chairman Fei back here.
- Don't mention it. - Chairman Fei, drink some water.
Allow me.
Here, drink some water.
Hi, Wei Wei. Sleep soon.
Chairman Yang, I'm a straightforward person.
200 million yuan is already my upper limit.
If I'm unable to close this deal
I believe there's nobody else in this industry who can.
Chairman Qi, you are indeed straightforward.
You come right out with 200 million yuan. I greatly admire your determination.
However, I'd like to warn you that
this technology company is definitely undervalued at 200 million.
I dare say that in the near future
our company could be worth one or even two billion.
Our appraisal of 800,000 yuan is justified.
It is certainly not without basis.
I won't object to your foresight.
If I didn't think highly of this project
I wouldn't invest 20 million yuan, much less 200 million yuan.
But this is what I heard.
This company's current finances will only last them three months.
I wouldn't take advantage of that and greatly lower the offer.
I'm sure you can see my sincerity, yes?
I wonder where Chairman Qi heard such a rumor.
This is a commodity society.
Fierce competition is understandable.
We do well and there will naturally be those who hate us.
However, I'd like to give you a warning, Chairman Qi.
It's best if you don't believe such rumors.
[Shan Shan: Take a break. I have a breakthrough!]
We've been talking for hours. I'm sure everybody is tired.
I have some snacks prepared outside. Why don't we grab a bite to eat?
- Chairman Yang? - That's very nice.
- Not at all. - Let's go.
Come, sit here.
Well?
Go ahead and cut down on the offer. They do have problems with funding.
- You heard? - I could see it.
When their funding was mentioned, their boss crossed his arms.
That is a defensive gesture indicating he is afraid.
When speaking with you, his gaze drifted everywhere, meaning he was lying.
Just based on these tiny details?
Are you certain?
In 1992, Soros shorted the British pound.
At the time, all the exchange officials were opposed to his move.
He did one thing: observe the British Prime Minister.
During a conversation, by observing the expressions, bearing, and motions
he determined the prime minister was lying.
Thus, he was able to proceed with confidence.
At the negotiation table, you are first measuring up against others.
These aren't groundless statements, but experience talking.
Qi, I don't understand business
but you have to listen to me when it comes to the negotiation table.
Okay, I'll make this gamble.
Chairman Qi.
Chairman Yang.
What did you decide on?
Still determined to stick with 800 million yuan?
All right. Since you won't budge, I will.
I offer 100 million yuan. How's that?
100 million yuan? Chairman Qi, did I hear you correctly?
When I offered 200 million yuan, you didn't want it.
Now, it's only 100 million yuan.
10 minutes. Think on it.
Chairman Qi, here is far enough.
Chairman Yang, thank you. I look forward to working with you.
- Absolutely. Goodbye now. - Goodbye.
Prophetess! You're a prophetess!
I thought this only happened in TV or movies, just nonsense!
It can actually be so accurate!
You're really a prophetess!
Prophetess sounds so old-fashioned. Just call me a goddess.
Yes, Madam.
Goddess, you've done a great service.
Where do you want to go? America? Europe? Take your pick.
Let me think. I saved you 100 million yuan, didn't I?
I'll go to Mars!
Okay, that's settled. I'll book a flight.
I'm kidding! In your eyes, am I such a shallow woman?
Of course you're not.
I used to only think of you as my girlfriend.
Now, you're my lifesaver.
So, just tell me what demands you have, where you want to go, or what you want.
I'll give it to you.
- Really? - Yes, tell me.
I want you to marry me.
Let's have a cozy wedding.
Okay, I understand.
I've made up my mind.
After this acquisition, we'll go get our marriage license.
Really?
Yes.
How can you be so good?
Qi, how can you be so good? I love you so much!
In regards to X-Group and Ke Wan's collaboration
we have a detailed and focused district and business-type comparison.
These are our results.
Of currently existing primary suppliers of each business district
the commercial projects of above 4,000 square meters...
Chairman Fei, what do you think of this?
Chairman Fei?
Chairman Fei.
What did you say?
Chairman Fei, you must be tired. Why don't we take a five-minute break?
Let's take break.
- Hello? - What are you up to? Let's meet up.
I'll introduce you to someone. Expand your network.
Okay, wait for me.
I have something to do so I'm leaving. You guys carry on.
C... Chairman Fei?
Chairman Fei, the meeting isn't over yet! We need to come up with a plan today!
Otherwise, we'll run out of time!
- C... C... - Manager Xiao.
What do we do now?
What else can we do?
I think we should continue.
Okay, let's continue our discussion.
Keep going.
Who are you meeting later?
Someone from America. A heir to a big corporation.
- Come with me. - Why?
To take a look. Help me observe.
I'll feel reassured with you by my side.
How come I've noticed I've become your employee?
When you first hooked up with me, did you fall for me or my talent?
I suspect you have impure motives.
The talent, I want for sure.
As for the person, I'll have to...
What about me? What about me?
I definitely want you!
Two for one, right?
A bounty. What a great catch.
That's more like it.
A VIP!
- Luo. - Qi, it's been a long time.
You said you wanted to make an introduction? Where are they?
Follow me.
- Add some ice. - Over here.
- This is-- - It's you?
What a coincidence.
Isn't this that shrew's friend?
You're the shrew.
Her name is Tong Wei. Didn't I tell you you shouldn't provoke women like that?
Once your wet hands dip in the flour, you'll never be free of it.
Luo Bin, what are you saying? How can you say that about my friend?
Shan Shan.
They're speaking ill of Wei Wei.
Let me warn you two. Whoever speaks ill of Wei Wei is on my bad side.
So what if I talk about her?
I'm stating the facts. She is a strange woman.
Yes, she is quite strange compared to those sharp-chinned girlfriends of yours.
Do you know what she's been through?
You so casually destroyed other people's efforts.
She didn't even blame you. You have the nerve to speak ill of her here?
Calm down, calm down.
Doesn't she just want to go to New York headquarters to see her idol?
What do you know? You don't know anything!
I don't know. I want to ask you something.
Other than work, do you think she'll get mad about anything else?
Do you know about her father?
Shan Shan, that's enough.
Why are you arguing?
Luo, I suddenly remembered I have something else going on.
It'll be my treat next time.
- I'll be leaving now. - Take care, Qi.
You're leaving already?
I wasn't done talking!
What are you arguing for?
- Don't speak so rashly all the time. - Don't touch me.
Ms. Xia, wait up.
Mr. Xie, sorry. Shan Shan cares deeply about her friends.
She should know better. Please don't take it to heart.
No, no. I just have a few questions for her.
You mentioned Tong Wei's father.
Does it have something to do with our project?
You don't deserve to know.
Please tell me.
If I did something wrong, I will help her fix it.
I will apologize to her.
Tong Wei's father was one of the first business negotiators in China.
During a negotiation, he was identified as having accepted an enormous bribe.
Having suffered this wrongful injustice, Tong Wei's father jumped off a building.
Tong Wei's mother couldn't handle this shock
and followed his footsteps the same night.
All these years, Tong Wei never believed her father would do something like that.
She has been searching for the truth.
Then... what does this truth have to do with my project?
Cai Tian Lan is the CAEA council president
as well as the person in charge of that project back then.
But ever since that event, he has not been heard from again.
The last time he appeared in public was at CAEA's annual meeting.
That was three years ago.
You have to know
only the most distinguished negotiator in each department
is allowed to attend the CAEA annual meeting.
You think you only screwed up one case.
Yes, X-Group is a big corporation. One project makes no difference to them.
But to Tong Wei, every case is important.
If she takes one wrong step...
that could mean she won't get to meet the one she wants to meet.
I understand now.
Why do you work so hard?
You wouldn't understand even if I tell you.
Do you know how much effort we've all invested into this negotiation?
All right, enough. I'll explain to them.
Do you think I'm afraid of bearing responsibility?
Yes, X-Group is a big corporation. One project makes no difference to them.
But to Tong Wei, every case is important.
If she takes one wrong step...
that could mean she won't get to meet the one she wants to meet.
Qi, please have some tea.
Are you mad at me?
If you do, then just vent.
Just come out with it. I hate when people stay silent.
How can I vent?
Shan Shan, I wanted you to go with me to observe.
Then you go and end up offending both of them.
Do you know Xie Xiao Fei is the only heir of a top Chinese corporation in the U.S.?
I don't care who he is.
If he speaks ill of Wei Wei, I'll give him a hard time.
Do you know how much grief he's given Wei Wei?
I don't know. I just know you care too much about Wei Wei.
Friends are friends, but you can't go about offending people.
Qi, I owe her this.
When I left CAEA for you
so many people were talking about me behind my back
and calling me a gold digger.
Nobody believed my feelings for you were real.
Only Wei Wei believed and understood me.
She was willing to be my friend
and was even given the cold shoulder by others in the office because of me.
She never told me this though.
That's why I have her back.
She is my best friend in this world.
You men wouldn't understand our friendship.
Shan Shan.
I know you care about your friends.
I just want to say you shouldn't be so impulsive sometimes.
Leave others a way out, all right?
Otherwise, how can I bring you to important events in the future?
Where are you going? Shan Shan!
If you want a hypocritical woman who behaves in public, then keep looking.
Plenty of those women. They'll serve you better.
Find them! I'll leave!
Hey! I only said one thing.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
Where would I find such a good woman like you? I wouldn't be able to.
It's good you know that.
I have an idea.
I hope you can slowly become involved in my work.
Use your intelligence and wisdom to help me.
The two of us will establish an even better career.
As I said before
if I don't make use of a former CAEA negotiator
wouldn't that be a waste?
Really?
I'm serious.
So, from now on, don't throw your temper around. Okay?
Do you dare be so harsh with me again? Do you dare?
No, I wouldn't dare.
[Xie Xiao Fei]
Hello, Chairman Fei.
This is my personal time. We can talk tomorrow.
Don't hang up.
I'm outside your house. Come out.
I'm sorry, Tong Wei.
You don't have to apologize.
It was my fault the negotiation fell through, not yours.
I came to apologize to you with all sincerity.
I'm really sorry.
First of all, there were many things I wasn't aware of.
It was through your good friend, Xia Shan Shan
that I learned why you're so mad.
Are you finished?
If you're finished, you can leave.
I'm not here as a representative of X-Group
but as a man, apologizing to you for all the preposterous things I've done.
I'm really sorry for ruining the most important thing in your life.
So can you please forgive me?
Is it important whether I forgive you?
Things have already turned out this way.
If you don't forgive me today, I won't leave.
What do you want?
Forgive me.
It's quite late. You should go.
I'm really sorry, Tong Wei.
You should stop saying sorry to me and stop pestering me like this. Okay?
Moreover, you and I have nothing to do with each other anymore.
I will make up for all the wrongs I've done.
Follow that car in front.
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