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[Negotiator]
[Episode 29]
I've taken this punch. Now tell us who you want to hug!
I...
Bi Chen...
Bi Chen, Bi Chen...
- Hug her! - Bi Chen, Bi Chen...
Chen Wen, Boss hugged you!
Let me explain.
Chen Wen is my assistant.
I give her a lot of grief most of the time.
That's why this hug is considered an apology.
Boss, can you give me a raise as an apology next time?
Then I want an apology too!
I'll consider it.
Let's continue!
It's finally your turn!
Truth or dare?
Truth!
Chen Chen chooses truth. Right?
Mom, don't interfere.
Chen Chen is quite reserved and doesn't socialize much.
That's why you all probably don't know much about her even after half a year.
As her mother, I'll make the decision for her today.
She chooses truth.
Auntie, you have the spirit of entertainment.
This game is only fun if you choose truth.
Come on, everybody ask your questions.
We want to know who Bi Chen's dream lover is.
Who is it?
Who is it? Say it.
Silly child, say it. It's such a good chance.
I... I don't have a dream lover.
- Liar! - Say it.
Chen Chen is rather shy.
I really don't know how she became a lawyer.
She never told you all.
- She actually has a boyfriend-- - Mom!
Silly child, look at you.
Having a boyfriend isn't embarrassing.
Mom, I don't have a boyfriend! I lied to you.
Can you stop talking about it?
What?
What did you say?
I said I don't have a boyfriend. I lied to you.
I don't have the charm. All right?
I thought it was strange.
So you two teamed up to deceive me!
You're coming home with me.
- Auntie... - How could you become like this?
- Auntie, just talk it out. - You're all lies. Come.
Stay out of this.
Chen Chen only became like this because she's with all you smooth-talkers.
Come, we're leaving.
Mom! I'm not going home.
You stay in this big city
to earn so little money and suffer so many hardships.
Whatever for?
Come home with me
and I'll find you a stable job so you can live an honest life!
Finding a dependable man in our hometown would be better than this.
- Come! - Mom!
I know you want what's best for me, but I don't need this.
Yes, living here is hard every day
but I think a life like this is more meaningful.
This is Chen Wen, Mr. Qin's assistant.
As Mr. Qin just said, she's often scolded.
But do you know her father is a shareholder of our law firm?
She doesn't need to work so hard.
She could just stay home and be a pampered lady.
Then there's Mr. He.
He may laugh and joke all the time
but he's the lawyer who takes on the most pro bono cases in our firm.
If the client has financial difficulties
he does everything in his power to help them reduce legal expenses.
Zhou Xiao and Li Gang were top students who are more amazing than I am.
Zhan Qing had an education abroad.
Shun Shun gave up her job at a state-owned enterprise
to work at our firm.
They all have the means to live an easy and steady life
but they want to rely on their own efforts to stay in this city.
Because one must have hopes and dreams in life.
That's what makes life meaningful.
Mom, my life just began.
I want to shape it with my own hands.
Please don't kill my dreams.
Sorry, Auntie, I have to give my unbiased opinion.
Bi Chen is the youngest member of our firm and the most inexperienced.
However, we all acknowledge that she has the most drive and ambition.
As long as she works hard, she will have a promising future.
Yes, Auntie. She's only in her early twenties.
Her life just began. There's no rush.
Yes, Auntie. Look, I'm already 30 years old and still an assistant.
But Bi Chen is only 25 years old and she already has an attorney certification.
She's so amazing. Don't you all agree?
Yes!
Is she as outstanding as you all say?
Auntie, our firm is among the finest in the industry.
We have a tough hiring process.
But it's hard to survive in a big city.
I'm afraid my daughter is too ambitious
and will have gotten nowhere by the time she is 30 years old!
Then what will she do? She'll be laughed at.
Mom, I want to fulfill my dreams by standing on my own two feet.
All right, it's getting late. We have work tomorrow.
Why don't we get ready and go home to rest?
Okay.
Delivery boy! Check!
It's you?
Mr. Qin, you know him?
This... Isn't this--
What a coincidence.
Allow me to introduce. This is my boyfriend, Xie Xiao Fei.
What? Your boyfriend is a delivery boy?
Haoke Restaurant. I forgot to bring my business card.
If you scan this code, you can get a discount.
Okay, let me get that.
- Remember to give me a friends discount. - Definitely.
Will letting your friends know I'm a waiter cause you any trouble?
It'll be so troublesome.
Too bad.
Marry a chicken, follow the chicken. Marry a dog, follow the dog.
Are you a chicken or a dog?
My zodiac sign is the rooster.
I've told you I don't mind.
I know you don't mind, but I do.
How did you find it in you to swallow your pride and be a waiter though?
It was Shang Bi Chen's words that helped me work through it.
She told me parasites are the ones that should feel ashamed.
Those who work hard to survive don't need to worry about others' opinions.
I think she's right.
That is true but you really went off to be a waiter?
I submitted over 50 resumes.
Who knew this would be the only place that'd hire me?
In the beginning, they said I'd be a manager with a high salary.
Once I got there, I was sent on deliveries.
I owe Shang Bi Chen over 100 yuan for the utilities bill.
I had to pay her back.
You could've told me.
You didn't have to make a delivery to show me your wretched situation.
My dream begins right now.
This is my dream, begins right now.
I'm going to fulfill my dreams...
I feel my life right now
is so much better than the groggy existence I had in the U.S.
I don't believe you.
Why would I lie to you?
When I was the rich Xie son
every morning, I didn't know what I should do with my day.
At the end of the day, I never knew what I'd done with the day.
I knew that wasn't how I should live my life and I wanted to change.
But sometimes, you just can't do anything about it.
Others always told me I was too juvenile, too young
inexperienced, and intellectually immature.
I didn't have the perseverance either.
But I'm different now because I need to survive.
I needed life to force me to take this step.
I also think I live a very happy life now.
- That's great. - Do you think I'm juvenile?
Very juvenile.
But you're already much more mature than before.
Many people would think Auntie Yao Qing is a real piece of work
but I think she's a great person.
Why?
She's nothing like my dad! In the past...
Never mind. Forget it.
Anyway, I think my life now is wonderful. I'm so happy being with you.
It's enough for me. I'd be willing to spend the rest of my life like this.
It's true.
Want a surprise?
- What kind of surprise? - I'll tell you if you kiss me.
- Then I don't want it. - No! Hurry up.
Okay, wait.
Hey, let me borrow your guitar.
What are you doing?
Let me sing you a song.
Mom, I'm sorry to make you worry again.
Actually, you like Qin Tian Yu, don't you?
Mom! I don't. I don't know like him.
Don't deny it.
Your face is an open book.
You act differently when he is mentioned.
However, this man's heart isn't with you.
What I'm most afraid of isn't that your work delays your marriage.
If that were the case
it wouldn't be so bad to call you a successful career woman.
I'm just afraid you'll fall in love with a man you can't have.
Then your life will be over.
Baby, listen to me.
Don't go after the things you have no hope of attaining.
Let's go home.
Mom, you're at it again.
Let's not talk about this.
Go to sleep soon. I have work tomorrow.
Goodnight.
This child.
Xiao Fei, I was just looking for you.
What is it, Boss?
Good news. Your wages.
Count it.
Stop right there.
- Uncle. - What do you call me in public?
Boss.
Hold on.
Excellent. Go do your work.
Thank you, Boss.
Wait, Boss.
Shouldn't my wages by 4,500 yuan? How come there's only 4,300 yuan?
4,300...
Do you remember all the mistakes you've done this month?
Weren't you late in making deliveries? People canceled their orders.
It's normal to deduct 200 yuan from you.
Ma'am, are you sure this is the restaurant?
Yes, this is it.
I like the fried pork chops here.
I often call in for a delivery.
I suddenly fainted that day.
It was this restaurant's delivery boy who called for an ambulance.
I later heard from the police that his name is Xie Xiao Fei.
Wait, Boss.
When I was first hired, it was for the manager's position.
How long do I have to make deliveries?
Young people are so impatient.
I made deliveries until I was manager.
Understand? This requires a process.
If I don't make you manager, you just won't accept it?
- I won't. - Then what will you do?
If you continue sending me on deliveries, I'm quitting.
- Quitting? You-- - That's him! That's him!
Who is it?
Young man! It's him! That's right!
Auntie, what's going on? Why are there reporters?
Xie Xiao Fei, have you caused trouble for me?
Even the reporters are here. What have you done now?
- Are you the boss here? - I am.
- How could you be so mean? - Mean?
Do you know he saved my life?
Saved your life?
You didn't tell your boss?
To be honest, I did tell him.
He said I was goofing off and lying about it.
He even berated me at the time.
- I-- - How could you do that?
We're going to a news report on this and show you as a model good Samaritan.
Boss, what do you think of this?
I... What do I think?
I think it's great! It's wonderful.
I've always thought Xie Xiao Fei is a promising and upstanding young man.
Yes. He said he was hiring me to be a manager.
Then when I got here, he made me do deliveries every day.
Deliveries?
- You lied to him? - Why would I lie to him?
It's true he's a manager. Deliveries is just training.
Here, take this off. Why are you doing deliveries?
It's already been over a month.
He's still making me do deliveries every day.
If you hadn't come, I'd probably be out on a delivery.
The reporters came at a great time.
Today, with all the reporters in attendance
I'd like to promote Xie Xiao Fei to manager!
- Really? - It's true.
I've been busy the past few days getting your work permit.
Auntie, Xie Xiao Fei is a Chinese-American!
There are strict procedures we must follow when we hire him.
I've taken care of them.
I'm making an official announcement today! Listen up!
Xie Xiao Fei will be Haoke Restaurant's branch manager!
Applause!
This is wonderful!
This is great!
Child, good deeds are rewarded!
Yes! Now let's all take a picture.
Xiao Fei, let's take a picture together.
Thanks, Boss.
Of course. At Haoke, we do our very best!
Good, good.
Hey, Tong Wei! Let me tell you some super good news!
I made branch manager!
It's true!
Why would I lie to you? It's true.
- Mr. Yang. - Auntie.
Miss said she doesn't want to see you.
I understand.
Yang Xiao.
Auntie, it's my fault. I made her mad.
Chen Xi knows just how to take advantage of you.
She's just throwing a fit.
Don't worry. I'll go talk to her.
Okay.
It's been five days already.
Yang Xiao has come by every day.
It's clear he is sincere.
Mom, I'll be honest with you.
I've tried with Yang Xiao.
But I just can't persuade myself.
I really can't fall in love with him. Do you understand?
Are you still thinking about Xie Xiao Fei?
Yes.
How is Xie Xiao Fei better than Yang Xiao?
Go out there and tell Yang Xiao you're not mad anymore.
- Go on a date with a smile on your face. - I'm not going!
Mom, I'm your daughter!
Who I'm with will affect my happiness. Don't you want me to be happy?
Chen Xi.
Your dad already knows you are dating Yang Xiao.
When he heard Yang Xiao's parents are experts in biotechnology
he was so happy.
Do you know, Chen Xi?
Your dad is about to break into that industry.
If you are with Yang Xiao, that would be very helpful for your dad's business.
Are you saying...
You want to sacrifice my happiness for business?
Yes. Oh, no, no!
Not sacrifice your happiness, but helping you attain happiness.
You will be happy.
You're just young and can't see it yet.
Being with Yang Xiao is the best choice.
This is good for you, your dad, and everybody else.
Come on, Chen Xi. Quickly.
Hurry. Come on.
Come. Be good.
Come.
Yang Xiao, look, I've already said all I could for you.
The rest is up to you.
If you anger Chen Xi again, I won't be on your side.
Don't worry, Auntie. I won't.
Chen Xi, I was wrong. I shouldn't have been so petty.
Can you forgive me? I won't do it again.
Please?
Welcome to Xie Xiao Fei's private kitchen.
Miss, please come with me.
Get the chicken.
Get a ladle.
Add some coconut water.
What's this dish called?
It's called Xie Xiao Fei's coconut chicken.
Coconut chicken made just for Tong Wei.
Xie Xiao Fei's signature coconut chicken. Try it.
What do you think?
- It's all right. - Just all right?
What more do you want?
I made this signature coconut chicken myself.
Shouldn't you be weeping grateful tears
and thanking heaven and earth that you met me?
If you keep being so revolting, I'll file a complaint.
Who are you going to complain to?
I'm the boss here.
I can complain to the Consumers' Association
and say you're making your customers sick.
Anyway, there are no customers in your restaurant.
You must be close to bankruptcy.
Don't curse my restaurant.
I gave all the employees time off
so I could make this coconut chicken for you.
Who knew there'd be a woman who would be so unappreciative.
All right, I appreciate it.
I'll pretend you booked the whole restaurant for me.
Do you know how lucky you are?
Xiao Fei.
Thank you for everything you've done for me. I'm proud of you.
Really?
Xiao Li, wait for me outside.
Qi, are you serious this time?
Yes.
Shan Shan is my girlfriend.
She's pregnant now.
For the sake of our child, I have to give her an answer.
I don't approve.
Gong Qin, we've been divorced a long time.
But we are still tied together in business.
Gong Qin, don't forget.
At the time, you were the one who betrayed our marriage.
That's why we went so far as to divorce.
I regret it now.
Qi, break up with her.
- Impossible. - If you're going to be like this...
Then you can't blame me for being heartless.
What are you going to do?
I heard you took on a big order.
You spent tens of millions of yuan to upgrade equipment just for this order.
Do you really think that order is a sure thing?
Don't go that far.
If you lose that order, will your business be able to survive?
What will you use to raise your child?
Gong Qin, seeing as we were once married...
Please don't push me.
I'm not pushing you.
Have a good day.
Find out where Xia Shan Shan lives.
Qi, where are you? Why aren't you back yet?
Do you miss me?
Qi, where are you? Why aren't you back yet?
Do you miss me?
Of course I miss you.
There's still work I haven't finished yet.
I'll be back as soon as I'm done.
Okay. Smooch smooch!
Who is it?
Coming!
You?
You seem to be enjoying life.
You're not going to invite me to sit? Ms. Xia, let's talk.
There's nothing we have to talk about.
Are you comfortable living in
such a big house in the best section of Shanghai?
Does that have anything to do with you?
Would Qi be where he is today without my family's help?
Without him, would you be living in such a big house?
Nothing to do with me?
Who let you sit down? This is my house! Get up! Leave or I'll call the police!
Don't fret. Let me finish.
You're pregnant, right?
Yes, I'm pregnant. So what?
It's Qi's child.
What? Don't tell me you want me to abort the child.
Don't kid me. You and Qi have been divorced for so long!
You're not thinking of threatening me, are you?
Why would I threaten you?
I should be thanking you for giving a child to Qi.
However, Qi doesn't want it.
He was the one who had me come here to persuade you to abort the baby.
Don't lie!
I'm lying?
I'm sure he's learned the news for a while now.
He still hasn't given you a definite answer, has he?
I don't think Qi will marry you. The child can't be born.
Listen up.
I won't kill my own child.
Get out of here.
All right, then. Let's wait and see.
Hello?
- Qi. - Shan Shan, what's the matter?
Are you unwell?
Qi, your ex-wife came by.
She wants me to abort our child and said you won't marry me.
Don't trust her.
She said that's what you said. Is that true?
Of course not! How could I possibly say that?
Then why aren't you back yet? Why haven't you married me yet?
Shan Shan.
There are still matters that I haven't settled with her yet.
She said you've never thought about spending your life with me.
Is that true?
Of course not.
Okay. Then let's get our marriage license tomorrow.
Will you do it?
Shan Shan, listen to me.
Can you give me some more time?
Don't worry.
I love you very much. I will marry you.
Qi Ru Hai, you bastard! I hate you!
[Gong Qin]
Hello?
Did you see her?
She complained to you so soon?
Why did you shame her like that?
Because that's the type of woman she is.
What type? You don't even know her!
She isn't with me for my money. Do you understand?
Qi, you're just too nice of a person and can't say it.
I just voiced what you're really thinking for you.
Please stop making decisions on your own.
Thank you!
Who would be calling you at this time?
- Jealous? - I am jealous.
If it makes you unhappy, I won't take it.
I'm not happy, so don't answer it.
Why don't I answer it for a bit?
What does "for a bit" mean?
I promise I'll just be on the phone for a tiny bit. Okay?
Hello. Sorry, I'm really busy right now. You--
- Wei Wei! - Shan Shan?
Shan Shan!
Shan Shan, what happened?
Get up.
Wei Wei.
They want me to abort my child.
What?
Qi's ex-wife came.
She wants me to abort the child.
What about Qi?
Does Qi know? What did he say?
He can't do anything about it.
Qi Ru Hai!
- Don't sit here. I'll help you up. - I'm cold.
You're cold? Let me see. Don't sit on the floor.
Let me see.
You have a fever.
I'm taking you to the hospital. Get up slowly.
- Hello? - Hi, Xiao Fei.
I'm driving Shan Shan to the hospital.
This is urgent. Can you come help?
Okay. Send me the address when you get there.
Okay.
I'm cold.
Hang in there. We're almost there.
The patient has a fever of 40 degrees Celsius for unknown reasons.
We need to conduct further exams.
- I have to give you a warning. - Go ahead.
She is four months pregnant.
With her current situation
we are not very optimistic about continuing her pregnancy.
Are you saying it's possible she will lose the baby?
That is a possibility.
The patient is emotionally unstable right now.
She is also in the early stages of pregnancy and could easily miscarry.
Even if she doesn't miscarry, the fetus might also be affected by the high fever.
It's hard to predict what will happen.
That's why it's best if you are mentally prepared.
Thank you.
I'm so cold.
She says she's cold. Get her another blanket.
It's going to be okay. We're here.
Go home and get some rest.
I'm not tired. I'm not leaving.
If you go down, who will take care of her?
The problem is even the doctors don't know why Shan Shan has a fever.
Shan Shan is sick with worry.
She has a fever because she's suffered a big shock.
She'll get better if she can overcome the demons in her mind.
But if she can't...
That would be very troublesome.
How can I help her?
Tell her there are many people who love her.
Shan Shan, you're up!
Wei Wei.
You're up.
What happened to me?
What happened to you? You don't remember?
Sorry to trouble you.
Why are you saying that?
Do you still feel unwell? Your fever seems to be gone.
Do you feel unwell anywhere?
Yes, in many places.
- I'm heading to work. - Go on.
You scared me to death.
Wei Wei, I had a dream last night.
I dreamed I gave birth to a girl.
She had big eyes and long eyelashes.
Not only was she pretty
she could speak as soon as she was born.
She called me Mama.
She said to me, "Mama, don't be sad. Don't be afraid."
"I'm here for you."
Then I thought...
I want to give birth to this child.
You've decided?
What about Qi?
I've decided to break up with Qi after I'm discharged.
All men are selfish.
He couldn't possibly give up everything he has for me.
But I'm not the same.
I am a mother.
I can do anything for my child.
You've decided to be a single mother?
Yesterday's dream was so mystical.
When I think that in a few months
I'll have my own chubby little baby
I suddenly feel as if I have boundless energy to face life
and I am no longer afraid.
No matter what, I'll respect your decision.
However, you have to tell me if you need help with anything.
Don't worry. I won't let you off the hook.
I call dibs on the godmother position.
Godmother? That'll depend on how much the bribe is.
Money grubber!
This restaurant was just rated three Michelin stars.
Their major investor is my good friend
so that's why I'm bringing you here to try it.
Do you like the food?
See if you want to try anything else. We can order more.
No need to. I'm almost full.
Chen Xi, you haven't called me by my name in a long time.
Really?
You've been using "en", "ah", "oh", and "Really?" all day to answer me.
I don't know why either.
Even though you're my girlfriend now...
I feel as if the distance between us...
is growing.
No, you're imagining things, Yang Xiao.
I don't feel so well. Can you take me home?
Should we go to the hospital first?
No, it's nothing serious.
I probably didn't get enough sleep.
All right.
Waiter, the check.
I didn't have a filling lunch. Can I come by for a free meal?
You're welcome to. I'll be waiting.
Welcome, Ms. Zhao. Please come in.
Sit down, please.
What would you like to eat?
I don't want to eat anything. I just wanted to see you.
Don't hold back with me. I'm the manager here now.
Just tell me what you want to eat. Everything will be discounted.
Xiao Fei, you look like you're doing well.
I'm relieved.
What about you? How are you doing?
I accept my fate.
Accept your fate?
That doesn't sound very good.
Did you drive here?
Yes. Why?
I'll take you somewhere.
Let's go.
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