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[Negotiator]
[Episode 28]
I'll give you a ride.
All right, thanks.
Let's go.
Here.
Watch out.
Mom, what are you doing?
Chen Chen, I have to discuss something with you.
Mom, please don't get so long-winded. It's normal to share a place.
It's not about that.
Don't you think Qin Tian Yu and Tong Wei--
Xiao Fei is right inside.
Mom, nothing's the issue. Don't make a fuss.
When Qin Tian Yu took us back here
you looped your arm through his
but he pushed your arm away as soon as Tong Wei appeared.
Did he?
Mom, Tian Yu is just old-fashioned.
He's not used to showing affectionate displays in public.
I was at the window and saw him opening the car door for Tong Wei.
He looked overly friendly.
They definitely don't seem like a superior and subordinate.
Mom, Tian Yu is just a gentleman.
Child, how can you be so foolish?
If Qin Tian Yu were devoted to you
why wouldn't he make your relationship public to the office?
Mom, I already told you employees can't date in big companies.
That's just an excuse.
If he really loved you
he would rather resign than sneak around.
I've been a high school teaching director for over 20 years.
All the sneaky things those adolescent boys and girls do together
can't get past me.
Listen to me.
Have him make your relationship public while it's not too late. You hear me?
Okay, I know.
Drink this milk and let's go to sleep soon.
We'll talk about this later. Let's go.
You'll regret not heeding the advice of elders.
Okay, Mom, I get it. Come on.
Mom, you really don't need me with you?
No. I'm not a child. I don't need you stay with me.
Hurry on to work.
I'm going now. Call me if you need anything.
- Bye. - Go on.
- Hi. - Hi.
Nice to meet you again, Ms. Tong.
It's an honor that you still remember me.
How can I forget somebody who helped us win over Mr. Chen Mo?
Mr. Qin here is capable of bringing people over for him.
Well done.
So it looks like I have to work further in the future with you.
It was all thanks to Ms. Tong.
We're short on time. Let's get started.
Okay.
I'll get right to the point.
I've looked into the current situation.
Most of the employees Quick is laying off are the founding members.
What are your thoughts on this?
You see, Internet corporation layoffs are really tough.
We have our plan, nominally finishing within an hour.
I don't think it's the right plan
especially since Yep is trying to be listed in Nasdaq.
It's easy for the word to get out.
I actually that it'd be in everyone's best interest
if the founding members can make a dignified exit.
I also want that but you don't know the people of Flash.
They haven't been known to reason
and if you don't take tough action
we're gonna find ourselves on the back foot.
That would make things easier
but I feel that'll do some damage to our reputation.
Tian Yu's suggestion might not be the best
because it might cause internal damage.
When negotiating, it is important to know who you're dealing with.
I think we should first carefully analyze these employees
before they get laid off
and then go into further discussion.
You have a solution, Ms. Tong?
I worked with Chen Mo before.
He is guided by feelings
and the people he works with are just the same.
So, I think that instead of just compensating our employees
we can take the money and set up an angel fund for them.
Angel fund?
Yes, we can use the angel fund
to help laid-off employees build their own start-ups.
We'll provide the finances and resources.
What are your thoughts on this?
Wow, that sounds like a great idea.
Here's what I'm thinking.
If their start-ups don't work out
we can see it as paying for their compensation.
But, if they turn out to be successful, you'll be rewarded.
You need to keep in mind
just how much these coders are tempted by entrepreneurship.
I think you know that better than I do, based on your experience.
If this proposal goes through, it will take away a lot of their stress.
It's a win-win. Do you agree?
Ms. Tong, your reputation precedes you. Well done.
Let's do it your way.
Thank you very much.
- See you again. - See you.
Let's go.
This is all thanks to you. Good work.
These two are definitely suspicious.
- What did you bring me here for? - Guess.
Hi, sir. How can I help you?
My girlfriend and I want to buy a phone.
Okay, follow me.
You can take a look at this one and try it out.
Do you know what day it is today?
What day?
It's our one-month dating anniversary.
This phone is my gift to you.
I want to fill it with memories of us.
Tian Tian, have you decided what you'll order?
I don't know what to eat. Why don't you order for me?
Waiter, we're ready to order.
Stop right there.
Waiter, take our order.
Sorry, I don't feel very well. I'll call someone else to help you.
Xie Xiao Fei, did you think I wouldn't recognize you?
Why are you hiding? Take our order.
Tian Tian.
Didn't you tell Tong Wei you're a manager at a big restaurant group?
Why are you a waiter now?
I'm not a waiter. I am a manager.
Managers need to help take orders too.
Do you think I'm stupid? Would a manager be in that uniform?
Lower your voice.
I... I'm not a waiter.
I'm a delivery boy.
We're short-staffed today so I'm helping out.
Okay, so you're lying to Tong Wei.
I'm telling her.
You can't. I have my reasons.
Tian Tian, why don't we let Xiao Fei sit down and talk?
No lying. Get talking. What's going on?
- It's all because of you. - What did I do?
I used the method you taught me
and submitted my resume to many big companies
and only this company would hire me.
In the beginning, they said I'd be a manager.
Once I got here, they started me off making deliveries.
I've been making deliveries since then.
It's okay. That's all fine.
I owe you money.
I have to pay you back the money I owe you.
It's not like I'm working this job long-term. Right?
That's why you must not tell Tong Wei.
I really don't mean to keep this from her.
Tian Tian, men need to save face sometimes.
If you tell Tong Wei, Xiao Fei will be humiliated. Just drop it.
- Forget it. - All right.
But you can't hide it forever. You better be careful.
I know. Don't worry. Thank you.
I'm getting back to work.
You haven't taken our order!
All right, don't be so sad.
Give me a smile. Smile.
I can't smile.
Tong Wei's relationship started off great but keeps going downhill.
His family used to be very well-off, you know.
Xie Xiao Fei's family suddenly went bankrupt.
Now, he's a waiter.
Tian Tian.
If I also became a waiter, would you stop liking me?
Am I that kind of person?
- But... - But what?
If you lose your looks one day
even if you became the world's richest man, we'd be over.
What did you say?
Stop right there! Say that again!
Talk.
What did you need me to come to your office to discuss?
Do you know about Xiao Fei's situation?
Xiao Fei? Has something happened?
Mr. Luo.
Your food has been delivered.
- Tell the deliverer to come in. - Okay.
Come in.
Xiao Fei?
What are you doing?
Your food is here. If you're satisfied with the service, rate it five stars.
Xie Xiao Fei.
Am I dead to you? How mean.
You'd rather make food deliveries than come to me?
Try it. If you like the taste, rate it five stars.
Quit the humor.
Listen up. This isn't a job you should be doing.
Come work at my office tomorrow.
From the sound of it, you really look down on delivery boys.
Yes, I look down on them. Cut the crap. Quit your job.
Since you look down on this job
I'll have to excel at this career and show you.
I'm not getting anywhere. Your turn.
Xiao Fei, why would you be...
Don't be like this, Chen Xi.
Pity me? I don't need your pity.
I'm doing very good right now. I'm really happy.
I'm not pitying you. I just think your talents are being wasted.
You know, I also used to think I was a talent, even a genius.
Now I've realized I can't do anything but make deliveries.
Xiao Fei.
Luo Bin and I can help you.
I've already hurt Tong Wei once.
- I don't want to hurt her a second time. - No!
I promise I won't have any expectations of you.
I'm not talking about that.
I disappointed her before
because my life became a wreck and I completely lost the will to fight.
Because of that, I want to show her
no matter how hard I fall
I'll get back up on my feet and won't be discouraged.
That's why you don't have to worry about me.
I'm doing very well and I'm very happy.
Eat the food.
Oh, right. I remember you once said I looked like a delivery boy.
Now I really am a delivery boy.
Now are you happy about that?
Did you curse me?
Okay, that's all. I have another delivery.
If I'm late, they'll deduct my pay. Bye.
Xiao Fei!
Yang Xiao confessed his feelings to me.
That's great. I wish you two well.
Xie Xiao Fei!
Why did you let him leave?
I couldn't stop him.
He thinks his life is great.
What's great about it?
Do you really think he likes making deliveries?
Do you know who made his life this hell?
Who?
Your good friend, Yang Xiao.
I investigated.
Yang Xiao knew Xiao Fei had to come to me for help
and pushed him to cut off ties to me.
He wasn't done there.
He knew Xiao Fei was sending out resumes
so he used Ke Wan's name to make sure he was being shut out.
I called the restaurant and requested that Xiao Fei make this delivery today.
Do you think with his qualifications, he'd have to be a delivery boy?
Yang Xiao?
Hey, Chen Xi.
Once I get busy, I forget all about the time.
What's wrong? You don't look too well.
I heard...
Headquarters hired a few new salespeople last week.
Oh, yes.
One was a substitute?
Yes.
Why weren't other candidates hired?
The HR manager conducted a background investigation
and found some issues with his professional conduct so...
Yang Xiao, why must you lie to me?
Why must you be so ruthless to Xie Xiao Fei?
Chen Xi, Xie Xiao Fei isn't right for Ke Wan.
Not right for Ke Wan?
That's no reason to cut off all his options...
causing him to be a delivery boy now.
This was the chairman's intention.
In truth...
You've wanted to push him over the edge long ago.
Right?
He treated you so badly.
So what if he's taught a lesson?
Yang Xiao, I'm so disappointed in you.
Mr. Qin.
Not leaving work yet?
My mom thinks I'm on a date with you, so I...
I don't happen to have any plans.
Why don't I treat you to coffee?
We need to talk.
What's wrong? Do I look like I'm about to interrogate a criminal?
N...No, no.
Mr. Qin, I'm sorry.
It's okay. Relax.
I took you out for coffee so I could learn more about your situation.
You plan to keep lying to your mom?
I don't have any other ideas.
I don't understand why you can't tell her the truth.
I want to
but where we're from
once girls graduate from a famous university
they are supposed to find a relatively stable job
and then get married and have kids.
I can understand your mom's thinking.
But you aren't the same as those girls.
Once you graduated, you got into a big law firm like Fu Tong
and then you got an attorney certification.
This goes to show you're very capable.
That's what my mom is most worried about.
She's afraid I'm too career-driven and entirely focused on my work
and won't be married even at 30.
Then she won't be able to hold her head high back home.
That's such an exaggeration.
Live your own life. Who cares what others think?
It's actually not an exaggeration.
My mom has been a teaching director for over 20 years in our county.
My dad is a Chinese teacher.
Nearly everybody in the county knows our family.
I've always been an obedient child and was a good student.
They've always been proud of me.
In their plans
girls should graduate from a famous university
and then work at a state-owned enterprise or establishment back at home.
Okay, okay. I get it.
You studied economic law. What would you be doing if you went home?
Handle divorce cases every day?
It's not like that.
Where we're from
girls get into famous university not so they can find a good job
but so they can find a good family to marry into.
That's not the life I want to live though
and I don't want to stay in my hometown.
I've seen that someone like you who doesn't come from an influential family
could become a law firm partner
and someone like Tong Wei could accomplish so much at such a young age.
My seniors at the law firm also showed me with their actions
that I will be rewarded as long as I put in the effort.
That's why I want to work even harder to stay in this city.
Okay. Based on what you just said, I'll help you.
Really?
But, Bi Chen, lies will be exposed one day.
You have to be prepared to handle that.
I think I should find a way to persuade her to go home first.
Bi Chen, you're back.
Mom, where did you go today?
Nowhere.
Come, come.
You went on a date tonight?
Has there been any progress?
What progress?
You're making me so anxious.
How long have you been together?
Not long.
How long is not long?
Half a year?
You call that not long?
Has he had any indications?
Like what?
As in when he'll propose and when you two will get married.
Do his parents know about you?
Don't tell me his family doesn't know you exist.
If that's the case, Qin Tian Yu has impure intentions.
Mom, his family knows. How could they not?
Mom, can you stop acting as if you're extorting a confession every day?
I still have work to do.
You can watch television.
I'm going to do work.
My daughter is useless.
It seems I'll have to give them a push.
Is this necessary? Does it take three people to fire me?
Based on what we know, you're the brains behind the tech.
After the merger, both companies have considered some practical issues
and believe it'd be a shame for you to be in your current position.
Save it. Aren't you just firing me?
Okay, how will you compensate me?
You're mistaken. That's not our intention.
According to what we know, you are very interested in VR development.
The company plans on establishing an angel fund.
If you have any appropriate proposals, you can discuss them with us.
Would you be interested in this?
What did you say? You're giving me investment money?
To be honest
we all think it'd be a shame if you just left with the compensation money.
You're such an expert in technology.
Why not consider entrepreneurship?
With Yep at your back
you'd have no problems getting funding and being heard.
Okay. I do have some ideas. We'll discuss this further?
Certainly.
All right, we finished ahead of schedule.
15 people took the money and left and 18 took the investment opportunity.
So, I already like the idea of VR technology
so I will look into it.
Let me know which proposal you decide on.
I'll jump on board.
Thank you very much.
Mr. Huang, I have a good eye for people. You should be thanking me.
Thank you very much indeed.
A week straight of elaborately planned schemes.
You must be exhausted.
I'm all right. I hope my work will be beneficial for both parties.
You did a marvelous job on this first battle.
Wei Wei, sign a long-term contract with us.
Stay with Fu Tong.
You'll be generously rewarded.
How long do you want me to sign on for?
Minimum three years.
Three years? That long?
There are only two years left until I can go back to my own trade.
If I sign with you, how can I go back?
What your old job can offer you
Fu Tong will offer you double.
It's not the same.
So you still want to follow in your idol's footsteps
and go to the U.S. CAEA headquarters?
It sounds quite silly, doesn't it?
But if not for what he said back then--
"Negotiation isn't tit for tat, but a conversation between hearts."
Right?
Yes. Everybody can recite it now.
If not for Jonathan's words back then, I wouldn’t be who I am today.
He saved my life
and helped me find the job I'm passionate about.
I think I'm still young.
I want to keep striving.
Okay.
What else can I say?
Anyway, Wei Wei, move forward with all you've got.
If you encounter any difficulties, you can always fall back on me.
Everybody, put down what you're doing. I have an announcement to make.
Just now, thanks to Tong Wei's hard work
we successfully completed Yep's large-scale layoff case.
Everyone can expect the year-end bonus to be doubled.
Doubled!
Thank you, Boss!
Why are you thanking me? Thank Tong Wei.
Tong Wei is amazing!
Tong Wei, you're my idol.
Boss, since we completed such a big case, shouldn't you show something for it?
- Don't you all think so? - Yes!
Celebration...
Here's what.
Chen Wen, book a karaoke suite tonight.
The biggest one.
Excuse me, can I bring family?
I want to too.
Do you have one?
Don't go laughing at the singles.
- It won't be a problem, will it? - It's not a problem.
Then I'm going to make a call.
Hey, what's up, Dear?
I'm going to the KTV lounge with coworkers tonight. Want to join?
It won't be so good since it'll be just your coworkers.
You know Tian Yu and Bi Chen.
We finished a big case and want to celebrate.
All right, then. I'll--
Take it.
What's this?
Boss just received a big order. A large company ordered a team dinner.
Do a good job.
Wei Wei, um...
I might not be able to make it tonight. Have fun.
You're working overtime again?
That's only because the boss values me.
Who am I? I'm Xie Xiao Fei.
All right, do a good job, then. I'll let you get back to work.
I miss you. Bye. Love you.
Boss, does this mean we can leave work early today?
Can we?
No. Same time as usual.
My boyfriend is busy tonight. No need to count him in.
Okay, got it.
Tong Wei, I heard you have a boyfriend. How come we've never seen him?
He's rather busy with a new job.
What does he do?
He's a general manager at a multinational restaurant group.
- That's impressive. - I'm getting back to work.
Hello, Mom. Our office is having a party tonight.
I won't be coming home for dinner. Bye.
Xie Xiao Fei, the boss said you can't leave after you deliver the food.
You have to wait and clean up after the customers finish the food.
I'm delivering the food but I have to wait on them too?
My uncle said business is hard to do now.
The customers are our bread and butter.
If we don't serve the customers well, how will we have our bread and butter?
It looks like I won't be getting off work until very late.
Okay, everybody.
Let me divide you up.
You four will take Zhou Xiao's car.
Bi Chen, you guys will go in Li Gang's car.
- Wei Wei, you'll be in my car. - Okay.
Okay, see you all later.
- Okay. - Let's go.
Everybody, quiet down.
Boss hasn't said a word yet. How can you have fun already?
We can have fun while you talk. It won't affect anything. Right?
Yes. Off work, we're all friends.
Boss is the boss. Thank you for treating us tonight.
Let's have him come up to warm up the crowd.
Thank you, Boss!
You guys have all been doing very good work lately.
First of all, I'd like to congratulate Bi Chen and Zhou Xiao.
They got their qualification certificates!
Congratulations.
Next, Li Gang had a win on his first time in court.
Well done!
Zhan Qing and Shun Shun, your cases have been progressing smoothly. Good job.
Lastly, I have a very important announcement to make.
We have a new colleague who joined our department.
Everybody, give a warm welcome to Tong Wei!
Welcome!
I believe with her on our team
we will reach new heights this year!
Reach new heights...
Okay, enough talking.
Eat and drink to your hearts' content!
Drink, drink...
Good job!
Truth or dare?
What's the truth question?
Tell us who in the firm you like.
Truth!
I choose dare.
That's suspicious.
No, there really isn't anyone I like.
I choose dare.
Okay, spin the wheel. What you land on is what you do.
I shouldn't have told you the question.
Player before you drinks.
- Drink! - Terrible spin!
Bottoms up!
Good!
So boring. Next!
Truth or dare?
Dare. Dare!
- You just said that was boring. - Shut it.
Drink half! Drink half!
Half of this. You chose dare.
- Half of this? - Yes.
No, I'll drink this instead.
Hey, no way!
I drank half just now. You have to do it too.
We made an agreement. How can a lawyer break that?
Right, Mr. Qin?
He's the clown of our firm. He's a real devil to deal with.
Mr. Qin, if you say that about me, when it's your turn
I'll have to really mess with you.
- How daring! - Okay, I'm fine with that.
Look, even our expert agrees with my argument. Yes?
Here, drink half.
Drink half...
Mr. He, can you let me off?
I talk a lot when I drink too much.
All men are equal in the eyes of the law.
Women are not an exception.
Here, half.
Wait!
What's going on here?
What's this?
So cool!
I noticed something's going on between you two.
You didn't choose truth earlier. Something's up with you.
Here, come here.
Be together!
- Together... - Beg her!
Beg for what?
- Hurry up! - Kneel!
Zhan Qing, I like you!
- Kiss, kiss... - When did this happen?
Kiss! Kiss! You two should kiss.
Hello, Mom?
We're having a company party.
What do you need?
Where's your party?
Why are you asking?
Chen Chen, tell me where you are.
- Tell me. - Mom!
- Chen Chen! - Why are you here?
How did you know I'm here?
I was worried so I came along.
- Mom, why did you follow me? - No, I didn't.
Mom, I'll call a cab for you.
No. Since I'm here, let me meet your coworkers.
Mom, Mom! This is a company event. It's not appropriate for you to be there.
Why wouldn't it be appropriate?
Since I'm here, I have to see them. Otherwise, I'll be worried.
I'll just sit by the side and keep quiet. Okay?
- Come. - Mom.
- Continue. - Come on.
Good job.
This is my mom. She came from home to look after me for a few days.
You must be Chen Chen's coworkers.
Hello, Auntie...
I'm not bothering you, am I?
No, Auntie. Have a seat.
I'll sit over there.
- Let's continue. - Hello?
Delivery, yes?
Hold on.
Place the delivery here.
Thank you.
I'll pay you in a second.
The delivery is outside. Who's going to give me a hand?
I'll do it.
Let me help you with this.
How come it's you?
Wait. Wait!
Didn't you say you were working overtime?
Why are you delivering food?
My coworker has a family situation so I'm helping out.
I have to go.
Wait.
Are you hiding something from me?
- I'm sorry. - Tong Wei, what's wrong?
Is the order wrong?
No, I left utensils in my vehicle. I'll go get it. Hold on a second.
Tong Wei, it's okay. I haven't paid yet.
Mom, you've seen my coworkers. You should leave now.
Go have fun.
I'll be fine sitting here. Don't worry about me. Go play.
Go on.
Bi Chen, come play.
Come on.
Let's start.
- Your turn. - Drink one.
I'll drink.
- You again. - Why me?
When I come in later, pretend you don't know me.
I don't want to embarrass you in front of your colleagues.
No phones.
The man of the hour, Mr. Qin!
Truth or dare?
Dare.
So boring! Choose truth!
- No fun. - Kiss, kiss!
- Pass, pass, pass!
Hug someone of the opposite gender!
Mr. Qin, you can't avoid this one.
Let's guess who he'll hug.
Let's see.
He's looking at Tong Wei.
Does that mean the one he wants to hug the most is Tong Wei?
Hey, hey, hey.
If you were half as enthusiastic about work than about gossip
you would've been promoted already.
Punch him for me.
That's a punch!
Boss, I took this punch. Now tell us who you want to hug!
I...
Bi Chen...
Bi Chen, Bi Chen...
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