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[The Way We Were]
[Episode 21]
But sometimes, personal favors are a part of doing business.
Right?
You don't agree.
I can only say...
whether I agree or not, it exists.
Whether I accept it or reject it, it won't disappear.
You and Shu Che are quite similar in this respect.
Even if he can't change it, he's determined not to let it change him.
Sorry!
[Three Years Ago]
- I'm leaving! - Bye bye!
[Beijing]
Dad.
My daughter, Miao Ying. This is my new assistant, Liu Cai Qi.
Hello, Ms. Miao. You can call me Cai Qi.
- Nice to meet you. - You too.
[Two Years Ago]
President Liu, this way.
[Yanzhou]
Mayor Shu, this is President Liu from Zhongxiang Group.
They produce structural steel.
- Hello. - Hello, Mayor Shu.
- Please sit. - Thank you.
Miao Ying, it's this way!
- Did you bring what I asked you to? - Yeah, here.
- Come eat. - Okay.
I couldn't find anything, let's go.
Ms. Miao! What a coincidence. What are you doing here?
We're shopping.
- This is... - My boyfriend.
- Nice to meet you! - Nice to meet you.
This is Mr. Rooney Strong.
I'm planning a trip to Yanzhou soon to see your father.
Really? That's great.
We have a movie to catch, so we have to run. Let's talk another time?
- All right, I won't keep you. - Bye.
Ms. Miao!
Do you have a message for your father, or anything you want me to give him?
No, thanks for asking though.
Hi. Ms. Miao, right?
Ms. Liu Cai Qi. She works for me.
Hi, it's nice to meet you.
It's fortunate of me to be able to meet you here.
You haven't introduced this young man here...
This is her boyfriend.
May I ask... your name?
My name is Shu Che.
Your surname is Shu? That's a unique name.
I know someone with that surname too.
I'm sorry, but our movie is about to start, so we really have to go.
I'll see you next time. Bye!
- Why are you walking so fast? - The movie's about to start!
We have loads of time! It's starting at three and it's only ten past two now.
There's still almost an hour.
I got the time wrong?
I've never heard you mention this Rooney person before.
Did your dad introduce you to him?
Are they business partners?
I don't really know.
What does he do? Which company is he from?
That, I really don't know.
What about that woman? Do you know each other?
Nope.
Your reaction to seeing her seemed abnormal.
I thought you knew each other.
How was I abnormal? You're overthinking.
Come on.
Ms. Liu Cai Qi. She works for me.
Rooney, I want you to hire someone for me.
Who? A man or a woman?
A woman.
Your surname is Shu? That's a unique name.
I know someone with that surname too.
Mayor Shu, this is President Liu from Zhongxiang Group.
They produce structural steel.
- Hello. - Hello, Mayor Shu.
- Please have a seat. - Thanks.
I've never heard you mention this Rooney person before.
Did your dad introduce you to him?
Are they business partners?
I don't really know.
[Rooney Strong]
[Manager of Greater China business at CE America.]
[CE is one of America's largest manufacturers of railway equipment.]
- Hey, Ms. Miao! - This is Mr. Rooney Strong.
I'm planning a trip to Yanzhou soon to see your father.
[Rooney Strong]
[CE is one of America's largest manufacturers of railway equipment.]
Mom, have you never met Mr. Cheng before?
No, never.
Dad hasn't either?
One is in charge of urban construction
and the other is a renowned local entrepreneur.
They've never met at any business events?
Will I get the honor of being your investor?
I can give you a promise right now on behalf of my company
that we will be investing in your idea and company.
There's an office automation system upgrade job
that I want Shu Che's company to be in charge of.
To put it bluntly, we're not looking for a team that can do everything.
We're looking for an engineering supervisor.
- What does my dad think? - He says it's great.
If Field Technology and Hualong start working together...
it can be considered a founding gift from Weiye.
Let me let you in on something.
We're preparing to invest three million into this project.
[$3 million] This is Hualong covertly
pandering to Miao Ying's dad.
It's also a founding gift from your father-in-law, right?
Ladies and gentlemen.
On behalf of Shu Che, I'd like to announce a decision we've made.
Hualong Group has already given us 80 percent of their payment...
That is, $240,000, for the OA system upgrade job!
Therefore, since we've already started making money...
Shu Che is going to make good on his promise to everyone.
Remember what his promise was?
Salary raises!
How much of a raise?
Basically, starting today, everyone's salaries will raise by 50 percent.
I'm not done yet!
After we finish all of Hualong's tasks, we'll all get another 50 percent raise!
Awesome!
Come on everyone, drink up!
- Pour it faster! You're so slow. - Relax, don't be in such a hurry!
Hurry up!
Then...
- to our future... cheers! - Cheers!
- Let's celebrate! Drink! - Come on, everyone, drink!
- Look, I got it on my face. - Hurry and pour.
Come on, let's drink.
Sit.
I... might take a trip back to Yanzhou.
- When? - Soon.
For what reason?
I'm not sure yet.
No one knows except for you, and I don't plan on telling anyone.
Okay. I'll keep it to myself.
Do you need me to do anything?
While I'm not here, help Peng Yi oversee the OA upgrade process.
No problem.
How long are you planning on being gone?
Not too long.
Thanks.
Should we go watch "Dallas Buyers Club" tonight?
I'm not sure, let me see if I'm free later.
Can't you watch it with me? I want to see it.
- I'll try. - You have to.
I'm going. Bye!
[Miao Ying: I have business to attend to and need to leave for a few days.]
[Don't worry. I'll be back after I'm done. Shu Che.]
- I'm here! - Thanks.
No problem.
After you take me to the airport, just drop the car off back here.
Miao Ying couldn't send you?
She's... busy.
Come on.
I didn't tell Miao Ying I was leaving.
May I ask why?
I couldn't figure out what to say to her.
- Are you guys fighting again? - No.
I'm going back this time... to figure some things out.
Then the people who know you're going to Yanzhou--
You're the only one.
You're just disappearing? What if Miao Ying asks me?
Don't say anything. Just act as if you know nothing.
I'll explain things to her when I'm back.
Okay.
You can just leave me here.
Have a safe trip.
[6000 S Avalon Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132]
Excuse me?
- Here's your delivery. - Thank you!
Is this the super spicy shrimp fried rice and the extra crunchy fortune cookie?
- Yeah. - Okay.
Awesome. Thank you, you can keep the change.
- Thank you. - Have a great day!
[Boss Hao]
Hello, Boss Hao?
Sorry, the phone you are calling is powered off...
[Shu Che] Please try later.
- Hello? - Hey, Peng Yi. Is Shu Che at the office?
Shu Che?
I haven't seen him all day.
Got it, thanks.
This is all the money I have on me.
As for the remaining car and lost delivery fees...
I'll write you an I.O.U.
When I get the money, I'll pay you as soon as possible.
I don't have urgent need for this money right now.
If you don't take it, I'll feel really guilty.
I really can't stay here any longer.
I'd like to resign.
You're really...
I'm not kicking you out. Why are you resigning?
I'm bad luck.
I'm well aware, even if you don't say it.
I don't want to be a burden on the restaurant anymore.
Who knows what else will happen if I stay?
Where are you going to go?
How are you going to live once you leave?
There's always a way.
Shu Che!
[Beijing]
[Yanzhou]
Xiao Che!
- You're back! - Auntie Xue.
Mrs. Shu, Mrs. Shu! Your darling son is back!
- Shu Che! What are you doing back? - Mom.
- You didn't even call! - I wanted to surprise you guys.
- Did you excuse yourself from classes? - Don't worry, I did.
When does Dad usually come home?
After 9 p.m.
I have something I want to discuss with him.
What?
- Why don't I call him-- - It's fine.
I'll wait for him to come back.
I'm going to take a nap since I couldn't sleep on the plane.
Go on and shower first, I'll ready the bed for you.
Thanks, Auntie Xue.
Did you fly economy again?
I've told you a million times that it's bad for your rest!
I only have $10 left to my name.
Between eating and sleeping, even one of those will be hard to manage tonight.
Right now...
what difference is there between me and these street wanderers?
There is none.
Even our free-spirited souls are the same.
Money.
Food.
Sorry, I have nothing.
[Lucky Lottery: Win up to $20,000!]
Money, money! Food!
Bark, bark.
My dog no food.
[$200]
- Did you win? - $200!
Oh, sorry, sorry, sorry.
Congratulations!
This is for you.
God bless you.
May you find the love of your life at the crossroads ahead.
Thank you. Have a good night!
May you find the love of your life at the crossroads ahead.
This meal is in my hands.
What about the next one? And the one after that?
I've discovered that ever since arriving here...
the questions I have in life have gone from, "What do I really want?"
"What is my purpose?" to "Where will I sleep tonight?"
"Where will my next meal be?"
- Hello, who's speaking? - Auntie, it's me. Miao Ying.
Miao Ying!
Are you in America, or did you come back with Shu Che?
I didn't go back.
- I thought you came back with Shu Che! - Is he at home?
Yeah, he said he was tired from the flight so he went to take a nap.
- Should I go wake him up? - No, no, no! Let him rest.
I just wanted to make sure he arrived safely.
He didn't text you?
No. He was probably too tired.
Miao Ying, do you know what he wants to see his father for?
I really don't know. He didn't tell me.
Auntie, do you know when he's coming back? Did he mention it to you?
No. He didn't tell you either?
No.
Okay, I'll just ask him. I'll have him call you when he's awake.
It's okay. He'll let me know when he's decided.
And please don't tell him I called.
Okay?
- All right, I'm hanging up. - Goodbye.
Bye.
Good, very good!
Bravo!
Thanks.
[Yanzhou]
Your dad's back.
Home?
Dad.
I heard you flew over specially to discuss something with me?
Yes.
Let's talk then.
I'll bring you guys some tea and snacks.
It's okay.
Give me some time to speak with him alone.
Speak nicely with your father.
Do you plan on standing the whole time?
All right, talk.
Dad, I know your rule is to not discuss work at home.
But this time I came back to talk to you about something related to your job.
I think it's extremely important.
I can break the rules for you once. Go ahead.
Are you still in charge of the subway bidding?
It's one of my most important jobs of the last two years.
Is there a Weiye Group among the bidders? That is, Miao Ying's father's Weiye.
They're bidding for subway car manufacturing rights.
- Do you know CE America? - Yes.
Weiye is currently partnered with CE for the subway car project.
They're bidding together, is that right?
There's still nearly a year until the actual bidding.
The bidders haven't formally announced their participation yet.
But from what I know, Weiye is definitely participating.
As this is their premier foray into this industry...
they will likely find a company with cutting-edge technology
to join them. It's a necessary strategy.
As for which company they decide on...
Neither the government nor the public will know
until Weiye submits their formal report.
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