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[Negotiator]
[Episode 19]
Xiao Tian, you're back so early.
Mom.
Son, have you been drinking?
Mom, where were you?
Your dad wanted to eat so I made something for him.
I just finished so I came back to rest.
Then why didn't you just rest in the main building?
Coming back and forth is such a hassle.
I'm used to staying here.
Be honest. Did Dad want you to return here?
You know he likes peace and quiet on his own.
Mom.
You've been married to him for 10 years.
In these 10 years, you have been the rightful lady of the Xie house.
Why do you still live in the Xie manor's side wing?
It's so unfair!
Son, what's gotten into you?
Mom, I'm fine. I just feel sorry for you.
It's okay, son. I am willing.
All right, nothing's the matter. Go on upstairs.
Go do your work.
- I'm going back upstairs. - Go.
Xiao Tian, I hope you can think about it for your mother's sake.
Gosh, so much happened to you two during those three days!
There's romance and excitement.
You and Xie Xiao Fei have made a comeback in both love and work!
By the way, I'll be going to New York in two days.
What for?
X-Group's appreciation party.
That means you're coming out in public! The ugly girlfriend meets the parents!
What? Who are you calling ugly? You're ugly.
You're killing me!
You're meeting the parents!
What are you reading magazines for? Get a facial!
I--
Ms. Xia, you're not done with your own treatment.
- Lie back down. - That's right.
Don't worry about me. Work on her.
Give her a full-body essential oil massage
and a deep cleansing facial.
What's your most effective treatment?
Give her the whole package! Hurry up!
- I'm not doing it. - You have to.
Wei Wei, are you going to buy a present for Xie Xiao Fei's father?
I have one already. I heard he likes calligraphy.
I had a friend bring a painting from a contemporary artist.
Good job. You're treating this seriously.
The first meeting is very important. I want to leave a good impression.
Yes, you're the smartest.
Xie Xiao Fei's father can't be that terrible.
Is he prejudiced against his father?
- I don't know. - Ladies, have some water.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
Mr. Qin, let's look in that store.
Forget about drinking.
What's the matter?
Hey, Wei Wei and Shan Shan. What a coincidence.
Here to shop?
It's business hours. How come you have the time to shop, Mr. Qin?
Hello, Ms. Tong Wei.
My name is Shang Bi Chen, Mr. Qin's paralegal.
He often talks about you.
You're really beautiful in person.
Thank you.
Paralegal? So that means you have a special relationship.
What?
Sorry, she says rather unusual things.
- It's fine. - That's okay.
Let's go out for a drink one day.
- Sure. - What do you mean sure?
Wei Wei is going to New York soon.
New York?
Yes, X-Group's chairman, as in Xie Xiao Fei's father
invited her himself.
- Soon, Wei Wei will-- - Okay, enough.
It's like this. X-Group is holding a party in New York.
I am attending as CAEA's representative.
That's great.
You're already so accomplished at such a young age.
Congratulations, Wei Wei.
Thank you.
We have things to do so we'll be going.
- Okay! - All right.
- Bye. - Bye.
When Qin Tian Yu came to me to be his insider contact
he seemed deeply in love with you.
Now he's found himself a girlfriend so soon! How can I not be mad?
Isn't it great though?
They look good together. I wish them well.
How is it great? It shows he doesn't truly love you. I'm blocking him.
Okay, block him.
- I'm blocking him! Where's my phone? - Right. Block him.
Mr. Qin, are you going back to the office?
But we haven't bought the present for the client yet.
You can pick it out.
Are you not in a good mood?
Isn't it because we just ran into Ms. Tong Wei--
Mind your own business.
Come in.
Tian You, it's so late. You're not sleeping yet?
There's just one chapter left.
Are you having trouble falling asleep because Xiao Fei is coming back tonight?
What are you saying? Why would I lose sleep because of him?
Go to sleep soon. You have to get up at 6 a.m. tomorrow.
You should sleep soon too.
You have to wake up even earlier than I do tomorrow.
Okay, I'm going now.
Chairman, the plane has taken off on time.
Chairman Fei should be home around 2 a.m.
Xiao Tian.
- Mom? - You're still up?
It's so late already.
Dad didn't let you stay?
I wanted to come back.
Mom, I'm the only one related to you by blood in this house.
You don't need to lie to me.
On the surface, you are the well-regarded wife of the chairman.
In reality, even though he has divorced, he hasn't married yet.
He still won't give you the legal status to this day.
What are you?
How long are you going to put up with this kind of life?
Enough, don't say anymore.
I am content as long as your father is willing to treat me well.
He's not my father.
Mom, I came to the Xie family when I was 10 years old. I know everything.
Xie Tian You only got together with you for the inheritance from Grandpa!
The one he loves the most will always be Liu Wan Ying!
I just don't understand. She's been lying in that bed over a decade.
She's no different from a dead person. What is so good about her?
Enough.
Xiao Tian, you are not to speak so irrationally.
I am content as long as he treats me well.
Son, do you understand?
When you love someone, you should devote yourself to them in silence.
Understand?
Mom.
Hurry on home. Why are you following me?
I don't want to leave you.
Chairman Fei, hurry on home. The chairman is waiting for you.
Your dad is waiting for you at home. Hurry home.
Get a good night's sleep. I'll pick you up tomorrow.
I'm leaving.
- Bye. - Bye.
That brat.
It's really not easy to get you to come home.
Handsome.
It's so late. She hasn't even said goodnight to me.
No way.
I'm not letting you off the hook.
It's so late. You're still up?
How can I sleep if you haven't said goodnight to me?
That's it? Aren't you tired? Goodnight.
Wait! That's it?
Do you know you don't sound sincere at all?
You need me to teach you, don't you? I'll teach you how to be sincere.
Like this! Surprise! Do you see?
No fun.
Xiao Fei.
H... How long have you been here, Uncle Ou?
Not long.
Xiao Fei, I'm here to remind you.
It's really late already.
You have to see the chairman early in the morning.
Go to sleep soon.
All right, I know.
Uncle Ou, do...
Do you think I'm manly?
I saw it all.
Get to sleep.
I'm back but I can't even sleep in.
I'll sleep. You should get some rest too.
Sleep soon.
Good thing I didn't do anything else.
Chairman, have some coffee.
Is Xiao Fei up yet?
Not yet.
Chairman, don't be mad.
Xiao Fei arrived home very late in the night. He must be tired.
This is nothing.
Even if he stays up all night, he still shouldn't miss the morning ritual.
Enough, don't fret. I'll go prepare breakfast.
Have some coffee.
Ms. Tong, please get on. The chairman is waiting to see you.
Xiao Fei didn't come?
You will see him later.
Please come.
Chairman.
This is Ms. Tong Wei of CAEA's Shanghai branch.
Hello, Chairman. Pleased to meet you. My name is Tong Wei.
Nice to meet you, Ms. Tong.
Xiao Fei must have caused you a lot of trouble abroad.
I am the negotiation expert X-Group hired.
Assisting Chairman Fei is my job.
All right, then. Why don't we get started?
Ms. Tong, please brief us on the details of this project.
- Okay. - Dad, Xiao Fei isn't here yet.
No need to worry about that disgrace.
Let's get started.
- First of all, this project-- - Hold it.
Why are you starting?
I'm not even here yet and I'm in charge of this project.
Here.
You get out.
Why should I?
Because you are five minutes late.
It's just five minutes.
I slept at 2:30 a.m. I'm so sleepy.
Don't assume you can do what you want just because you accomplished something.
If you can't even get up on time, then you're no different from trash!
- Who are you calling trash? - Are you not?
So what if you slept at 2 a.m.?
Even if you got up at 7 a.m., you would've had five hours of sleep!
Is that not enough?
Ask your brother and your uncle.
Ask each of the X-Group seniors present
what time they sleep and wake up each day.
Do I even have to ask?
Every one of you here works harder than I do, right?
In order to protect everything you now possess
you don't just sacrifice sleep.
- Even your family can be-- - Shut up!
You--
Dad, calm down. Mind your health.
Watch what you say.
This is family business. You're in no position to meddle.
Great. We can end this meeting.
Come on.
You...
Sorry.
Xiao Fei, you really can't be like this. Let's get back to the meeting.
Why should we? He's so disrespectful.
Not only did he yell at me, he also yelled at you.
You were wrong to begin with. You were late and so rude.
It's natural that your dad would be mad at you.
He's not a good father. Why should I be a good son?
I don't care what happened between you and your father.
You're in the wrong today.
- I-- - What? Aren't you at fault?
Okay, okay. It's my fault. I'm wrong every which way.
Let's go back to the meeting.
Right now?
Given his temper, we'd be given a tongue-lashing if we go back right now.
If I blow my fuse again and fight with him
the meeting still won't happen.
So what are we going to do?
We'll have to wait for him to cool down first.
Why don't you go somewhere with me?
Where?
It's so relaxing here.
What are you laughing at?
I'm laughing because you don't know New York at all.
I've been here a dozen times. How do I not know New York?
A dozen times, but all you've been to has been Times Square or Fifth Avenue.
You haven't ventured farther, say Greenwich Village or Brooklyn.
So?
That means what you know isn't New York, but just Manhattan.
Look at that.
Look at how that dog walks with extra charm.
I see it. What about it?
In Manhattan, every dog takes a behavior modification class.
They are obedient and beautiful.
Their owners take them on walks in Central Park
and feel especially proud attracting attention.
This is Manhattan.
Every person displays their best side
but will always keep their worst side hidden.
Hearing you say that
I suddenly feel the people here
are so burdened by the pressure of looking perfect.
That's why I don't like it here at all. I feel so ill at ease.
Yes, why would you be comfortable riding in a horse carriage in Central Park?
I'm helping you get over jet lag.
As if! I'm not that delicate.
In that case, I'll take you somewhere more comfortable.
Stop.
- Where are we going? - You'll know when we're there.
- Scared? - No.
Then let's go.
- Bye. - Bye.
Hey, thank you.
- No problem. - Thank you, man. Thank you.
What were you doing?
Donations. You don't know?
Pay if you like the performance.
If you don't like the performance, it's okay if you don't pay.
You only gave US$20?
Too much would be charity. Don't you know this?
How can you be so clueless?
When I was young, I was told Brooklyn is a very dangerous place.
The most heinous people in New York gather here.
However, that's not what my mom said
because she lived in Brooklyn when she was still a student.
She told me there are a lot of kind and interesting people here.
Anyway, there are all sorts of people.
She wanted me to believe her
so she brought me here without my dad knowing.
It was the first time I ever came to Brooklyn.
She took me around to listen to music, see the graffiti
and watch the African-American kids play basketball.
It felt so carefree.
Anyway, I had the time of my life.
You'll never see such stunning graffiti in Manhattan.
My mom said something like this to me before.
Never hold prejudice against the unknown.
However, my dad's world will always have prejudice and a narrow view.
They measure everything in terms of profit.
That's why in this morning's fight...
I really wanted to calmly talk to him but I just couldn't.
He is your father after all though.
Let's not talk about this.
Let's go. I'll show you another place.
Hey, man. Long time no see.
'Sup man? Haven't seen you in a long time.
What are we doing here?
Scared? Would you believe me if I told you I'm a frequent customer here?
If I'm here, nobody will dare bully you.
Hey, what's up?
Pretty good. Who's that girl?
She... She's my girlfriend.
You... You really can box?
Of course. Didn't I tell you I learned boxing before?
Did you think I was lying?
Who knows if it that was the truth? I can never tell with you.
So do you have a new level of respect for me now?
You wish.
I know what you're thinking even if you don't tell me.
Why are you hiding things from me? Are you keeping it in your heart?
Xiao Fei.
What are you doing here?
Xiao Fei, have you forgotten Dad doesn't like you coming to these places?
There are shady characters here. He's worried about your safety.
He's not concerned about my safety.
He's just afraid I'll cause trouble for the company.
Xiao Fei, don't say that.
Look at how useless you look.
Is there any meaning to wearing a suit every day?
Xiao Fei.
Can't stand the sight of me?
Right?
Then get out of here. I don't want to see you either.
- Xiao Fei. - Are you done?
If you're done, please come with me. It's so late. Come.
Let go of me!
Did I say you could touch me?
Xie Xiao Tian, do you think I don't know?
Do you think I don't know what you think?
Are you satisfied with how you're treated?
You're not satisfied at all, are you?
Why don't you rebel?
Rebel against him.
Rebel against X-Group.
For you...
and for your mother.
Can you have some dignity like a man?
Xiao Fei.
Do you know how much I envy you?
If my mom were conscious right now
I absolutely wouldn't let Xie Tian You treat her like that.
Xiao Fei, if it makes you feel better to say this
then I won't mind.
It's really late now. Please go home with me.
You want me to leave with you?
Xiao Fei.
One beer, thanks.
Drink.
Drink it.
Xiao Fei, you know I'm allergic to alcohol.
Don't you obey his commands?
Don't you want me to leave with you? Okay.
Finish this bottle of beer and I'll leave with you.
Don't.
Ms. Tong.
Is that good enough?
Why did you drink for him?
Why'd you do that even though you knew he's allergic to alcohol?
He's helping my dad monitor me. Why can't I give him a hard time?
If you have conflicts with your dad, communicate with your dad.
You shouldn't take it out on him.
Don't lecture me.
You know why my mom is lying in that hospital bed.
I'm not lecturing you.
I just think what you're doing is wrong.
I'm in the wrong? So you're speaking up for him?
I think we should both calm down.
Listen up, Tong Wei! I can't keep cool about this!
Listen to me!
Ms. Tong, are you all right?
I'm sorry, Xiao Tian.
It's okay. Xiao Fei is often like this. I'm already used to it.
Go on in.
Hey, Bigshot Attorney.
Aren't you busy dating? How come you have time to call me?
Shan Shan, when is Wei Wei back?
Why are you asking about her? Don't you have a girlfriend now?
That woman from last time isn't my girlfriend.
She's my subordinate.
I suggest you save the effort.
She and Xie Xiao Fei are doing well.
I'm guessing good news will be coming soon.
Tian Yu, we're good friends. I certainly wish you and Wei Wei can be together.
However, you can't force love.
I think the girl we saw at the mall looked quite nice.
She looked at you with love.
You're not young anymore. You should consider other people.
All right, I know. Thanks.
I have to go now. Bye.
Come in.
Mr. Qin, I'd like to ask if you're free after work today?
What is it?
I'm an official employee now. I'd like to thank you.
Without your help, I wouldn't have become an official employee so soon.
Congratulations.
Then I'll see you after work?
Yes!
I'll let you get back to work. I'll go outside now.
Okay.
Let me look this over a bit more.
Okay. You can call me over when you're ready.
No need. We can order.
Okay.
I know your preferences.
- One of this. - Okay.
And one of this.
And two steaks, medium rare.
Okay. Would you like anything to drink?
No, thanks.
Give this lady a glass of freshly-squeezed orange juice.
- Okay. - Thank you.
Mr. Qin, you can order a drink. I was just paid today.
I'm driving. Save your wages for yourself.
I don't want to exploit a young kid who was just officially hired.
I'm not a young kid. I'm turning 25 years old this year.
Besides, you're not exploiting me.
You're a wonderful role model in my mind.
I think the girl we saw at the mall looked quite nice.
She looked at you with love.
You're not young anymore. You should consider other people.
- Miss, here's your orange juice. - Thank you.
Mr. Qin, thank you for today.
I should have been the one treating you to dinner.
It's okay.
I don't let ladies pay.
This is my house. I'm be going now.
- Bye. - Bye.
Bi Chen.
Qin Tian Yu, why can't you forget Tong Wei?
It's really late.
Go to sleep soon.
Okay.
I'm leaving now.
- Bye. - Bye.
Mr. Qin almost kissed me.
Am I dreaming?
Leave.
I'm not leaving.
I came to apologize.
I'm not the one you should apologize to. It's your dad and Xiao Tian.
I can't do that.
You can slowly work on it.
But if you don't even want to improve your relationship with your family
it will only get worse.
I really can't forget the past. I can't forget. Do you understand?
Every time I want to be my father's good son
and every time I want to do something for X-Group
I just have to look at my mother lying in that hospital bed
and I can't stand it.
Wounds must be treated.
If you cover them up, you will only hurt more.
I don't want to see you like this.
Then tell me what I should do.
Take me to see your mother. Is that all right?
Each physical indicator is steady, but there's no...
- signal for recovery. - Enough.
Get out.
I said get out!
Do you know?
I hear a similar report every month.
The results of every report are the same.
Either her condition has taken a turn for the better
or the physical indicators are steady.
However, the last thing they always say to me is...
My mom won't wake up.
She still has to lie in this bed.
12 times a year.
Over 50 times in 13 years.
I've become numb to it.
I don't have any expectations either
because I know if I do, I will set myself up for disappointment.
But at least my mother is still alive.
Have you ever wondered why your father married your mother
if he really does place his own interests first?
Because she was a remarkable woman.
Actually, you know...
Your parents were once like you and I.
They faced pressure from their family.
However, he still married her.
On this point, he is more courageous than you.
He made my mother suffer a lot.
Perhaps he had his reasons.
From your mother's point of view
you and the chairman are her closest family in this world.
Do you think she would want to see you like this?
Can you promise to try bravely taking that step?
I'll do what I can.
I'll be right there with you.
Hello, Xiao Fei. Hello, Ms. Tong.
What are you doing here?
The chairman would like to see Ms. Tong. Please come.
Wait.
What does he want?
I'm not at liberty to ask.
Go back and tell him
Ms. Tong is very busy and doesn't have time to see him.
She will be right by my side.
No matter what methods he uses, we won't be separating.
Your dad might want to discuss business matters with me.
Then I'll go with you.
Chairman said he only wants to see Ms. Tong.
Please come.
It's okay. I have to see him sooner or later.
- Let's go. - Please come.
Please get in.
Come in.
Chairman, Ms. Tong is here.
Chairman.
Ms. Tong, you've been in New York for several days.
You have yet to tour the X-Group office.
If you're interested, I can show you around.
It'd be my honor.
Come.
After you.
X-Group has reached its current scale after four generations of efforts.
We have over 3,000 employees working in X-Group's office building.
We have over 100,000 employees worldwide.
The 18 Secrets resort is our most well-known brand.
In addition to that, we have holdings in
the high-end hotel, tourism, and even shipping industries.
It is very impressive
for a Chinese-owned corporation to establish a foothold in American society.
I'm very honored to assist in X-Group's first stand in China.
Ms. Tong, I know Xiao Fei took you to the hospital to see his mother.
Does Xiao Fei hate me?
Does he think my weakness caused his mother to become like this?
Chairman, take it slowly.
I believe your relationship with your son will improve.
I know what Xiao Fei thinks of me.
He believes I seek nothing but profit
and pushed his mother onto this path step by step.
However, I suffered many hardships back in the day to marry Wan Ying.
Wan Ying was unwilling to be a stay-at-home mother after marriage
and overstepped many bounds.
I am a husband as well as a father.
However, I am also X-Group's chairman.
Over 100,000 people at my employ depend on me for their livelihoods.
If I only consider my family, I would be too selfish.
Chairman.
Have you said this to Xiao Fei?
I've told him everything but he doesn't believe me.
He thinks I only care about fame and fortune.
Give him some time. I believe he will understand one day.
I am getting old. I'm afraid I won't see the day he understands me.
Luckily, you have appeared.
Me?
Ms. Tong, I asked you here today to ask you for a favor.
Please do tell.
I can see Xiao Fei treats you differently than other women.
He respects you and cares about your opinion of him.
That is very rare.
That is why I'd like to ask you to urge him to pull himself together
and stop falling into oblivion.
After all, the X-Group empire will be handed to him one day.
Don't worry. I will.
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