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[Negotiator]
[Episode 18]
Who are you looking for?
Rita, is that you?
Come out and take a look.
It's so early.
You found me all the way out here?
Mr. Song and Dad spoke on the phone last night.
Ms. Zhao still wants to collaborate with X-Group.
Dad wants you to return to New York immediately and see to Ms. Zhao.
Since he's so happy about it, he should do the negotiations.
Xiao Fei.
The company hasn't been doing well lately.
Dad is under a lot of pressure.
18 Secret's entry into the China market has to succeed.
Give me a moment.
I have to leave.
Go.
What are you still standing here for?
You have more important business waiting for you.
See you again someday.
Let's go say bye to Rita.
Hey, kids. I made you breakfast.
Are those your friends?
You can invite them to join you if you want.
- Rita. - What's the matter?
Thank you for taking such good care of us.
We have to get going.
I know there's this saying in Chinese
that all good things have to come to an end
but I wish I didn't have to say goodbye to you two already.
But I can't stop you from pursuing your happy life.
It's been so nice having you here.
I do have one favor to ask you though.
Come.
So this is my famous wall with all the photos from all over the world.
Wedding photos from couples that they've given to me.
I'd like to ask you to do the same.
What's wrong?
Rita.
We are never going to get married.
But you love each other so much!
Why not get married?
The truth is...
We are over as soon as we leave this house.
Oh goodness. What happened?
I'm sorry, Rita.
We shouldn't have lied to you.
This has been our...
breakup trip all along.
Xiao Fei and I...
can't be together.
Because of circumstances.
We've had some of the best memories
in the last couple of days.
Okay, I don't mean to pry but can't you tell me what on earth happened
that made you both want to break up?
We're sorry.
We really shouldn't have lied.
Okay, come here. Come, I want you to sit down. Come on.
Sit there. Wei, sit right there.
Sit down.
Since you lied to me
I'm going to stop feeling guilty that I lied to you.
There is no old man.
My man never had a chance to make it to old age.
He died a very young man in the war of 1965.
Are you talking about your husband?
He never got to become my husband.
May I tell you my story?
In 1964, I was 19 and Cruise was 22.
That's his name, Cruise.
We met at a carnival and it was love at first sight.
But I grew up in a very strict family.
They wouldn't allow me to date until I was 20.
So, Cruise and I saw each other secretly.
And as soon as I turned 20
I announced to my mother, "I'm getting married!"
She laughed because she knew all along that I'd been dating Cruise
So we were going to get married in three months time but...
Cruise was enlisted.
That's him.
He said the war would end soon and he'd come back triumphant
and marry me in a hero's way.
Well, the war did end, but...
Cruise never made it back.
I was devastated. I...
I couldn't pick up the pieces and just go on with my life.
My parents tried to get to meet and date all sorts of other guys, but...
I had no interest.
Because Cruise took my heart away.
I could never love anyone else.
So...
As time went on, I thought...
It was supposed to be that my love would fade a little bit.
But you know what? It just increased.
I just thought about him every day, all the time
and I imagined how it would've been if we'd married.
We would've had fights and made up
maybe had kids, gone on outings.
And then got sick and grown old together.
I just kept thinking of those scenes over and over in my mind.
And, somehow, it... I don't know, it helped hold me together
and made me feel somewhat normal.
Do you two think I'm crazy?
Rita, no. We are very touched.
So then, I started to host young couples here in my home
and I really liked it.
I thought I should do this more
because people like you...
Your young love reminded me of Cruise and me.
So I did more and more of it
and I would just tell all the couples this and that about my old man.
It was all BS.
I'm sorry, Rita. We brought back such bad memories for you.
It's okay. It's okay, kids.
I do not know what happened between you two
but I hope you understand
that when two people are in love
there is nothing that can really come between you or separate you
except for death.
Except this, surrender yourself to it.
You know, you are living in an era of peace.
No wars, no killings, no massive plague.
Technology is highly advanced.
And human beings, society, is so highly civilized.
So, I don't understand why, but it's the strangest thing
because people in this age are especially selfish.
They can't put up with any kind of injustice.
Even the slightest injustice.
They run across a difficulty in their relationship
and they wanna just end it and protect themselves.
And these so-called difficulties
are things like parental objections or societal pressures
or differing values over things as silly as what to eat for dinner.
You two are so lucky to be living in an era of peace.
But in another way, you're unlucky because
your love cannot withstand any test.
Here, here. Hold hands, I want you two to.
Now look at each other. Come on, look at each other.
Now just think.
If this man or this woman were to die...
Would you ever be able to love anyone else again as long as you live?
If not, then this relationship is worth everything you have.
Trust me.
Every relationship goes through vortexes and waves
but if you'll just fight and get through it
and come out on the other side
then you'll know what true love is.
You two, I can see it, so obvious, that you still love each other so much.
Face the test.
Love bravely and don't give up.
Someday, you will thank me.
Xiao Fei, it's time to go.
Thank you, Rita.
Xiao Fei, stop lingering.
Don't worry. I will send Ms. Tong to the airport.
- What time is her flight? - 3 p.m.
There's one more thing I have to do.
There's a place I want to take you to before we leave.
Where are we going?
You'll know when we get there.
What is Xie Xiao Fei thinking of doing?
He said he wants to take Tong Wei on one last yacht ride.
There's no meaning in doing any of that.
Just let them have their way one last time.
We began our three days in the sky
and are ending it in the sea.
This is our very own romance encompassing heaven and earth.
You just wanted me never able to forget you in my life.
Yes.
You've done it.
Let me go.
I also want you never able to leave me.
Yes.
I should let you forget me.
Then you'd be able to return to your own world.
But I can't do it, you know?
I can't watch you run into another man's arms.
I can't accept you flirting and smiling at another man.
If you're not here...
I can't live on.
My life will have no meaning.
So...
Let's run.
Run?
We'll dock the boat at another port
and pull a fast one on my brother.
- But-- - No buts.
From this day on...
I will not let any reason push you away.
You aren't to leave me either, all right?
It's almost time. They're still not back yet?
Come on.
They're gone.
Chase them!
Xiao Fei, I can't run anymore.
You have to keep running. We're done for if they catch us!
Hurry, get on.
Hey, are you guys in a marathon?
We're eloping!
So, Romeo and Juliet, sit steadily
and I will drive you to the end of happiness.
Thank you, sir!
Bye!
- Bye! - Bye!
Bye!
Now they can't catch us.
You're so crazy. Eloping?
Tong Wei, I've decided.
No matter what happens in the future, I won't give up on our relationship.
Rita was right.
Except for death
nothing can keep two people in love from being together. Right?
If we can't even overcome these difficulties
then we don't deserve to have love.
Moreover, I've pushed my family to the back of my mind.
I can give up everything
but I can't lose you.
I only want you.
I'm willing to promise you a future.
I'm even more willing to give you a family.
I love you.
Don't cry.
- Tong Wei. - Xiao Fei!
- Tong Wei! - Xiao Fei!
- Let me go! - Xiao Fei!
- Wei Wei! - What are you doing, Tian Yu?
- Xiao Fei! - Tong Wei!
Why are you guys doing this, Tian Yu?
This is for your own good! Calm down!
Let me go!
- Wei Wei! - Let go!
Wei Wei!
[Chen Mo]
Hello?
Wait!
Chen Mo! Chen Mo wants to work with X-Group!
Chen Mo?
Chen Mo is the focus of attention in China.
His interest in collaboration is very important to X-Group.
You can decide for yourself.
Xiao Fei, CEO Chen called about working together.
So fast? We don't have time to prepare.
This is what he wants.
What do you mean?
I contacted him when our third negotiation with Ke Wan failed.
He turned me down because he'd be placing his funding in tourism.
But now that I think about it, that was an experienced move.
He turned you down. Why is he coming to us now?
He wants to increase the pressure in our negotiations.
He could've called at any time but he chose that moment.
It was the moment he was waiting for.
He so cunning.
He now has the upper hand.
We must catch him off guard if we want to win him over.
So what should we do?
Hello, Cui Xi?
You're all going through a lot of trouble for this Chen Mo case.
Thank you, everybody.
Don't worry. I'll make it up to you guys.
This is nothing. Don't mention it.
But, Manager Tong, after this is done, we want a promotion and salary increase!
Exactly.
I have to thank you all for your kindness.
However, I'm suspended right now.
I'm afraid the company won't like you coming to help.
It doesn't matter. At worst, we'd just be dismissed.
Anyway, we'll only work for you.
Aren't you afraid your mom will scold you if you're fired?
She'd probably be proud of having such a loyal daughter.
Manager, let's get started.
I've already given everybody a copy of Chen Mo's information. Take a look.
I've decided.
We can concede some of X-Group's share allotment.
What are you saying?
Don't get so feisty.
You're conceding before negotiations even begin?
Are you looking down on my negotiation skills?
Don't be silly. See for yourself.
Everybody is already putting forth their best effort.
Chen Mo already knows our cards because of our business.
He also probably knows I'm only staying here because of you
and will definitely give in.
He will take an extremely hard stance.
Even if he knows the cards in our hand
we must still put up a good show.
Right, then tell me what to do.
I have an idea.
Time is very tight though.
Who should ask to do this?
If we go with a professional designer and company
we may have to process a contract which will be time-consuming.
I have someone in mind. I've seen her designs and they're pretty good.
Who?
Asking me for help?
Now you're coming to me?
When I needed your help, your phone was off.
Now you're asking me for help?
Xie Xiao Fei, do you think I'm an idiot?
Nothing's that easy in this world.
I actually think Xiao Fei was right to turn his phone off.
Don't stand up for him.
I'm really not.
You're mad because of the photo incident, right?
I think the photo will just be shared throughout your school
and then it'll blow over.
Song Ai Li has so many fans.
If she were to like your photo, it'll turn into entertainment news.
Then there'll be tons of people attacking you.
I'm afraid you won't be able to survive that.
Yes, that's absolutely right.
If you kill yourself out of depression, I'd be condemned for that.
Now, didn't I turn off my phone to save you?
So according to you, you're the reason I'm living.
I should call you Dad, then.
That's not necessary.
Let me tell you, this matter is very important.
It concerns the country's development and the world's advancement.
If you help me, do you know what you'll become?
A heroine.
Don't try to awe me.
I'm really not. I swear it.
If you help me, I'll agree to all your future requests.
Of course, as long as they're not illegal.
Tian Tian, this is what I think.
We don't trust anybody else, so that's why we can only ask you.
You have to help us.
That's right.
I'm just too softhearted.
Give it here.
Write down the requests.
Thank you, Heroine.
Xie Xiao Fei, remember this.
This is the third favor you owe me.
If I need your help next time and your phone is off...
I won't spare you.
Yes, ma'am.
Cheers.
CEO Chen, it's been a long while.
It's been a long time.
How come you put on show of strength to greet me?
You mean these? This is the surprise I prepared for you.
Don't investors like to see return on investment?
I've displayed it for you to see.
It represents our sincerity to collaborate.
You're a negotiator. Nobody can win an argument against you.
- Allow me to introduce. This is-- - No need to.
The Xie family's heir, Xie Xiao Fei. Who doesn't know him?
I've heard you two lately have been very...
- Should we start discussing business? - You don't understand.
Discussing business requires a gossipy mind.
Negotiations went very smoothly. A toast to you two.
Cheers, CEO Chen.
It's thanks to you for being so magnanimous
and not being a stickler about trifles.
Ms. Tong, X-Group's entry into the China market is major news.
Why didn't you think of me first?
You're on such a high level. I don't dare bother you.
I'm very interested in the tourism industry
but never had an opportunity.
I think Jiangxing Island may not be as famous as Chongchun Island
but in terms of location and environment
it will certainly be better than the wetlands owned by Ke Wan.
To be honest, we've discovered that in our investigation.
Most importantly
Jiangxing Island's local government has given all green lights.
With government support
X-Group's resort can be set up very quickly.
Our collaboration will be very successful.
It's all thanks to your help, CEO Chen.
I don't know how to thank you.
You say you want to thank me?
Yes.
Actions speak louder than words.
There's something I need your help with right now.
Go ahead and say it.
As long as it's within my abilities, I will not hesitate to help.
However, I'm just afraid that
if it's something even CEO Chen can't accomplish in China
then I might be powerless to help.
No, don't say that. Only you can do this.
Help me persuade Ms. Tong to leave CAEA. The prospects aren't promising.
Come over to my foundation.
The best compensation and promising future. I promise.
She will also continue to be in charge of X-Group's business in China.
You think much too highly of me.
I hold no sway over Ms. Tong.
What?
Are you already holding out on me?
Who doesn't know that as soon as you came to expand your business in China
you kidnapped a talented negotiator?
What's that saying about a fish?
How did it go?
There are always fish willing to be caught.
Don't use classical quotes in the wrong way.
Haven't you taken the bait?
Enough, enough. You two are so sappy. Stop showing off in front of me.
I can't stand it.
Ms. Tong, what do you say?
I'm really thankful you think so highly of me.
However, I'm very sorry.
Unless CAEA fires me, I won't be leaving.
What if CAEA doesn't fire you?
Are you going to work for them for three lifetimes?
Xiao Fei, congratulations to you
for finding a girlfriend with the utmost loyalty.
Don't you think we were meant to be?
I'm very happy we met again.
Give some thought to what I said.
Bye, Xiao Fei.
He's an interesting man.
He's so wealthy but still bikes everywhere.
Do you see that Rolls-Royce Ghost?
The bike is just a businessman's disguise.
Nobody would be good to you for no reason.
He admires you because you can create more profit for him.
You don't owe CAEA, nor do you owe Chen Mo.
Why are you telling me this?
Leave CAEA. They don't treat you fairly.
Is it because of Cai Tian Lan? I can take care of that for you.
Cai Tian Lan is only one important factor.
However, to me...
I really like negotiation as a profession.
CAEA can give me a platform. I have comrades I can fight alongside.
I am excited every time I sit at the negotiation table.
More excited than when you see me?
Stop it.
It's pride in my profession. Do you understand?
As a negotiator, you talk about business and money every day.
Where do you find pride?
Yes, to businesspeople, negotiation is a means to acquire more benefits.
However, to me, negotiation isn't scheming against each other.
It's a heart-to-heart communication.
When both parties of a negotiation can put aside their differences
and reach their common goal
I feel my job is especially meaningful and I gain a sense of accomplishment.
- I feel embarrassed talking about it. - No, no.
Serious women are sexy.
I really like seeing you like this.
Let's go.
Dad, I'm sorry. I couldn't bring Xiao Fei back.
Don't blame yourself.
Nobody expected Chen Mo to enter the equation.
But with a business partner like him in China
we'll see a big improvement in X-Group's end-of-year reports.
Yes, according to what I know
Chen Mo's influence in China far exceeds that of Mr. Song's.
I'm curious.
Chen Mo is an influential figure in China's venture capital industry.
If CAEA had connections on that level
why would he be appearing only at this critical juncture?
To be precise, Chen Mo is Ms. Tong's connection.
Tong Wei is just a plain and ordinary negotiator officer.
How was she able to influence a big shot like Chen Mo?
I don't know the details either.
But there's one more thing I have to tell you, Dad.
Xiao Fei and Tong Wei...
Has he hooked up with her?
Yes.
He listens to her every word and is possibly set on marrying her.
Okay.
Dad, you're not really allowing them to be together, are you?
A woman with that background certainly can't become the lady of X-Group.
However...
Xiao Tian, relay my message.
In 10 days, X-Group will be holding a celebration party.
I will then officially announce
the news that the company's first resort in China will be set up at Shanghai.
Okay, I'll get to it right away.
In addition, there's someone I want to specially invite to the party.
Who?
There's an agreement to sign the contract. They're already setting up the business.
X-Group has control over the brand and was the first thing agreed upon.
I already know all this.
Tong Wei, come back to work. It's been tough for you lately.
If you hadn't interfered, I would've resigned many times already.
You have the nerve to mention that?
How many times have I told you
negotiators must avoid by all means being led by their emotions?
You let your temper get the better of you and was raring to resign.
Do you really plan on going to the U.S. and enjoy the easy life of a young wife?
You know I'm not like that.
Here, take a look.
What's this?
Negotiations with X-Group went well.
The chairman of X-Group will be holding a celebration party at their headquarters
and an invitation was sent to our department.
Your name was mentioned and your attendance is requested.
Me?
I heard it was Xie Xiao Fei's father, Xie Tian You, who invited you.
You should understand the importance of this invitation now, right?
I don't understand what you mean.
There are many large corporations that have worked with CAEA.
However, our negotiation officers have never received an invitation like this.
Xie Tian You requested you by name.
He must have learned of your special relationship with his son.
This could be good or it could be bad.
Think this over on your own.
If you don't think it appropriate, I won't go.
Go.
Why shouldn't you? You have to go.
Chen Mo is only collaborating with us because of you.
You're the one who contributed the most.
That's why you have every right to show up.
But Director Zhou told me
most parties like this are attended by upper management.
Furthermore, it was your father who requested this invitation be sent to me.
It's probably not as simple as a work event.
Do you remember what I told you in the U.S.?
To the Xie family
I am their successor first and their son second.
That's why I have a duty to create more profit for X-Group.
Of course, the same goes for my marriage. I need to have an well-matched partner.
This invitation is a way to scare you off.
Are you afraid?
I've gone through a lot ever since my parents died.
I've survived it all.
Can your family be scarier than all that?
Besides, why would I be afraid with you there?
That's right.
Don't worry.
When this is completely over
I will start implementing my plan to make Xiao Tian the successor.
After that, we won't have to think about anything else. Okay?
Cheers.
- Serve the food. - Okay.
Thank you, Uncle Cheng.
There's no need to be so polite between us.
I come to this restaurant often. I ordered for you. It'll be good.
Uncle Cheng, thank you.
Still, you have to let me pay for this meal. Don't fight me on this.
If Xiao Fei were half as thoughtful as you are
X-Group would have a promising future.
Tian You again sent Xiao Fei on X-Group's collaboration with Chen Mo.
What do you think of that?
- I think it's great. - Great?
He sent such an unreliable person to oversee such an important project.
Xiao Tian, it's just the two of us today.
I'll tell you the truth.
I find it unfair for you.
In terms of competence and accomplishments
in what way are you not better than Xie Xiao Fei?
He made a mess out of negotiations with Ke Wan.
No matter how you put it, you should've been sent to the negotiations this time.
However, Tian You still sent him.
I think everybody knows in their hearts there's only one reason.
Xie Xiao Fei is Tian You's real son
and you're not.
Tian You is paving the road for his son.
Uncle Cheng, don't say that.
Dad has his reasons for doing this.
I believe in him and I also support Xiao Fei.
Besides, a father would want his son to grow up faster.
The power of blood ties is natural.
I can understand.
Your thoughtfulness breaks my heart.
I can understand blood ties too.
However, the problem is that it's extremely dangerous
to place such a big corporation like X-Group in Xie Xiao Fei's hands.
X-Group is not a grocery store. A father-son succession won't work.
Xie Xiao Fei isn't cut out to be a leader.
My brother is a fool, but I'm not.
What age are we living in?
The archaic custom of succession of a large corporation by the firstborn son
should've been abandoned ages ago.
In truth, Tian You assumed the lead over me
only because he was the eldest.
In terms of character and competence, how do I lose out to him?
Xiao Tian, I'll say one more thing.
If I had the authority, I'd be the first to back you.
X-Group's successor shouldn't be Xie Xiao Fei.
It should be you, Xie Xiao Tian.
Uncle Cheng, we don't eat together often.
Let's not talk about work.
Okay, let's not talk about work. Let's talk about personal matters.
Do you know why in all these years
after your mother sees to Tian You, she has to retire to the side building?
That's because even though all these years
Liu Wan Ying has been lying in the hospital as an invalid
in my brother's eyes, she is still the lady of the Xie house.
That is why the main building has been left for her.
Now think about how your mother has taken care of my brother all these years.
What has she received in return?
All right, let's not talk about these unhappy things.
Come, let's have a drink.
Xiao Tian, X-Group is currently in Tian You's and Xie Xiao Fei's control.
A crisis is imminent.
If...
I'm saying if I one day replace Tian You in leading X-Group
will you support me?
Uncle Cheng, what do you mean by that?
It's very simple.
I want you to know that if I assume control one day
I will not allow you or your mother to suffer any injustices.
I will guarantee you two fair justice.
Cheers.
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