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[Sweet Dreams]
[Episode 47]
Red spider lilies.
They say these flowers voluntarily bloom in the netherworld.
They were sent away by the demons, yet still lingered.
The demons couldn't bear it
so they were allowed to flourish along the path to Hell.
It is upon their petals that humankind travel on their journey to Hell.
I knew you'd be hiding here.
I'm not hiding.
I just came to see if these flowers could heal me.
Have they?
A four-leaf clover!
Did you know that finding a four-leaf clover among three-leaf clovers
is a one in a million chance?
You're the lucky one.
Aren't you awesome?
I'm okay, I guess.
What are you saying?
This is also called a "lucky clover."
Anyone who possesses one is guaranteed good luck forever.
So this is what they call the mysterious healing powers of plants!
I'm going to hit you!
So you'll definitely get through this difficult time.
- Don't let them in! - You can't touch those!
- Put that down! - Give those back!
Move out of the way!
Stop pushing!
- Why are you hitting people? - Pay us!
Do you understand paying back debts?
Hurry and grab them! Don't mind them!
- Take as much as you can! - We'll be screwed it they go bankrupt!
- Hurry! - Take them all!
- Quickly! - Stop grabbing them!
Put those down! Leave them!
Stop it!
What we're looking at now is taking place at FlowerPlus HQ.
News of the impending bankruptcy has suppliers in a frenzy.
They've begun taking illegally from the company's storage.
However, the suppliers' misfortune does draw sympathy.
What are you doing?
[Mo Nan]
I'm sorry, our boss isn't here.
What is it?
Afraid to come in?
Don't rejoice too quickly.
Young people's methods... just aren't brutal enough.
As a result, you have to concede.
You should learn to admit defeat.
No matter what methods you use...
I absolutely will not concede to you.
That sounds familiar.
20 years ago, Lu Yun Qing said the same thing to me.
It seems that verbal flaunting is genetic.
I wonder if a tragically short-lived life is also genetic?
My mother and I are different.
Showing benevolence towards evil people
is to treat yourself cruelly.
Bear this in mind.
I'll pay you back multiple times for everything you've done.
These investors used to come after us for investment opportunities.
Now they all flee at the sight of us.
It's so hurtful.
None of the banks are agreeing to lend to us.
They don't want to risk it due to our ambiguous financial situation.
Bo Hai and Mo Nan can only sell their kidneys at this point.
Why are you still so unserious at a time like this?
The creditors are unwilling to delay the payment deadline.
Neither are they willing to accept stocks instead.
At this rate, we're really dead.
Is this really the only way?
Thank you.
Does your leg still hurt?
It's fine, it's much better.
I'm sorry, Bao Ni.
It's not your fault!
William is the one to blame.
Scheming unscrupulously. I can't believe what he did to the company!
But it's a good thing Bo Hai is here, and you're skilled too.
You guys must have a plan, right?
William has been doing business for decades.
He's meticulous.
He's cruel and brutal.
He really isn't easy to handle.
I don't understand all that business stuff.
I just know that if you walk the dark path for too long
you'll eventually run into a ghost.
I don't believe that we can't get anything on someone this evil!
But a sly fox like him won't let us get the upper hand so easily.
Yeah.
You're so smart, but he manipulated you for so long.
Yes.
He manipulated me for so long.
He really is a tough problem.
What's on your mind?
Don't tell me you're about to end things.
I think you've watched too many dramas.
Let me think.
You're thinking about what to eat tonight.
Right?
You know what... I do miss your osmanthus cakes.
The kind you made for me when you were obsessed with me.
That's easy.
You say that, but you've only made them for me once.
Don't tell me you got someone else to make them for me.
Your mom made them, right?
You just wait.
I'm going to buy ingredients and show you the birth of a miracle.
Have a taste.
How is it?
It seems...
to be a little too sweet.
You have to eat sweets because there's too much bitterness in life
and too little sweetness, so obviously it should be sweet.
Plus...
sweets can increase dopamine levels
and make you happier.
I know that from experience.
They're stuck together.
Do you feel better?
I made dessert to make you happier.
You could at least cajole me with some nice words.
Now I feel better.
Have a drink with me.
Waiter! Water.
Change of taste?
- No more vodka? - I don't feel well.
Not to mention these times aren't suitable for drinking alcohol.
Take care of your body. Without it, you have nothing.
Relax.
I promise to make an effort to live longer than you.
Young people always like to waste time in pointless quarrels.
Mo Nan.
I'd really admire you if you weren't the son of my enemy.
After all, I trained you from scratch.
It's a pity.
You didn't inherit any of my abilities.
Selfishness is the way of life.
People...
are all selfish deep down no matter how polite they are on the surface.
As long as it's for personal benefit...
even if their hands are covered in blood, they feel no remorse.
This is the most terrifying aspect of humankind.
It's also the only pass that gets one through life successfully.
Do people live only for themselves?
Of course.
Yin Chang He and Lu Yun Qing are the ones that taught me this.
So it's all right for others to die...
for your own prosperity?
Would you and Bo Hai let me off if I don't push you into a corner?
You'd take my life regardless.
Since this has become a life and death struggle...
I don't seem to have any other choice.
"Even if their hands are covered in blood..."
"they feel no remorse."
Great advice.
It doesn't matter who's blood it is.
In a fight to the death...
blood has to be spilled before you can call it a success, right?
Thanks for the water.
We've all been following FlowerPlus's bankruptcy news.
We've just received confirmation
that due to financial pressures, bankruptcy procedures have begun.
Reporters tell us that their Luck Road store
employees have already begun preparing for final closing.
Prices have been slashed for a final clear-out sale.
It is with great sadness that we witness this renowned brand become history.
We received a lot of customer support calls
about getting their money back from their stored value cards.
I've already let them post on all our social media
announcing that we'll be refunding everyone in full.
Here are the files on the four stores that closed today.
It's estimated that our other 28 stores will all close within two weeks.
[Flower Association]
Dad, I've wronged you and Mrs. Lu.
I've committed too many sins.
Today, I hope to make the right choice
so you can be proud of me.
Director Luo.
Can we not sign this contract termination agreement?
I believe President Bo and Mr. Mo will find a way!
Yeah! None of us want to leave!
Yes, we aren't leaving!
Everyone calm down.
We're letting you all go to protect you.
We can still manage to afford all of you compensation.
But once the bankruptcy goes through, we won't have that money.
We don't want compensation.
We all watched this company grow.
We don't watch to watch it shut down!
- That's right! - Yes!
- We aren't leaving! - We won't go!
Why should we leave?
As the company's shareholder, I find your words...
incredibly touching.
However, the company is on its last leg.
The bankruptcy procedure has already begun. Please cooperate.
We all know who maneuvered this behind the scenes.
There's no need for you to pretend to be righteous.
President Bo will always be our boss.
We'll go down with the company.
- That's right! - Some evil people...
will get what they deserve.
You really don't know how to take a gift when it's given to you.
Don't blame me for my actions then.
They're all dismissed.
- Kick them out. - Go, get them out of here.
What do you think you're doing?
Leave her alone!
Let go! Let go!
Stop it! What are you guys trying to do?
The bankruptcy procedures have been put on pause.
What is going on?
Mo Nan turned himself in to the Flower Association.
What?
He voluntarily confessed everything we did while acquiring FlowerPlus.
The Association believes that Creative conducted itself illegitimately.
They asked the court to pause the bankruptcy procedures.
In addition...
the whole thing is going to be thoroughly investigated.
What a life and death battle this has become.
Mo Nan...
He was foolish enough to sacrifice himself?
By the way...
Boss.
He left you a letter.
People are selfish.
But in this world, aside from money and benefits...
there also exists feelings and love.
They can turn a conniving person into a righteous one
and selfishness into altruism.
- Why didn't you discuss it with me? - Would you have agreed?
Once they make a decision, you'll be facing extreme fines.
And... it will affect your career in the future.
I know.
But all I'm doing is paying for my past sins.
I'm burdened with too many sins and I carry too much pressure.
I actually feel much more relief now.
I already told you before.
Bo Hai and I don't care about the past.
But I do.
It bothers me that I was stupid enough to fall for William's tricks.
It also bothers me that I ruined the company beyond repair.
And most importantly...
It bothers me that I brought so much pain on you.
I'm sorry, Qi Qi.
Had I not done this...
I'd never feel at ease.
So Qi Qi...
you have to be happy.
I can't believe... Mo Nan saved us all this time.
Yeah. And we got so mad at him. I feel ashamed just thinking about it.
I respect him.
He's a real man.
Bao Ni, you know him so well. Why don't you ask him out for us?
We'll treat him to a meal as an apology.
Bao Ni?
We were talking to you.
Bao Ni!
What's up with her?
Qi Qi has already lectured me on everyone's behalf.
I beg of you to show me mercy and spare me.
I'm not here to yell at you.
I came to tell you...
that when I said I'd forget you, that was all just said in anger.
In my heart...
you've always been the most important.
So... no matter what the Association decides to do with you...
I'll support you until the end.
Thank you, little maiden.
Go on and eat before it gets cold.
Smells good!
Um...
I think... I'm about to be out of work.
Plus I won't be able to get another job in a long time.
So about this meal...
why don't you pay?
I paid last time too!
Impossible!
Do I... look like someone who takes advantage of women?
Should we look at our receipts?
Go on! My card has been stopped anyways.
I'm poor as hell right now. Go on, check all you want!
Why would you buy such an expensive lunchbox if you're broke?
We're friends, aren't we? Why are you making such a big deal?
Why don't you sell me off then?
I'm not worth much anyway.
Don't each such expensive meat if you're broke. Give it to me.
- You're so stingy! - Eat vegetables.
Fine... then take this sausage too.
Can I have the broccoli?
Life is short and bitter...
Okay, okay.
This is nice.
It's like we've gone back to the way we were.
Here's the latest: There's a new update in the FlowerPlus bankruptcy case.
Former Creative CEO Mo Nan confessed to
acquiring FlowerPlus via unscrupulous methods.
FlowerPlus's bankruptcy procedures have been temporarily terminated.
Boss, let me introduce you.
This is Lawyer Liu Bo Ming
who specializes in contract law, property law, tax law, et cetera.
He's won many controversial, complex cases.
And this here is Mr. Lucas.
He's served as legal adviser to various international companies.
He's very well-versed in international laws.
He also has plenty of connections.
We must win...
this lawsuit.
We've already been briefed on the overall details of the case.
Please tell us how you define "winning the case."
Creative and I must get away...
without a stain on our records.
You're supposed to be a talented businessman that conquered all of Europe.
In the end you came up with such a dumb idea.
You sound jealous!
Is it because I'm about to steal your thunder
and you haven't come up with a way to stop me
- so you're jealous? - I'm serious.
Is this worth it?
Of course.
I heard William spent a huge amount of money hiring the best lawyers.
Their plan is definitely to blame everything on you.
I thought of that already.
If we don't have enough evidence
your sacrifice will have been for nothing.
Do you think I'm so stupid that I'd make an unprofitable exchange?
First of all, I messed up their rhythm.
They definitely didn't think I'd do this.
Most important, from my years of experience...
this case won't be resolved so quickly.
Also, we've put a halt to the bankruptcy.
You have more time to figure out how to save the company now.
It's your company. I could never steal your thunder.
This is everything I can do for you.
Next, it's all up to you.
Go back to being the forward-looking Bo Hai.
By the way...
Take care of Qi Qi!
Otherwise I won't forgive you.
I will.
This investigation is a good opportunity for us.
It's made the public less angry and giving us a chance to announce the truth.
Our PR strategy has to be perfect.
Let's at least turn the tables in the media.
Okay. I'm going to come up with a strategy now.
I'll let you know and you can look over the news outlines.
Okay.
Bo Hai, someone wants to speak to you.
Hello? Who is this?
It's... Zhou An Ping.
Things are getting out of hand!
Paper can't contain fire.
I don't want to lie in these muddy waters anymore.
I have evidence of Liu Ying Jie embezzling company funds 20 years ago.
Where are you? I'm going to come find you.
What are you doing here?
It's broad daylight! What are you doing?
Nothing.
William thinks you have too much time on your hands lately.
He wants to send you on a vacation.
I'm not going! I'm not going!
Liu Ying Jie?
Have you come to enjoy the view as well?
Are you in such a good mood?
Where is Uncle Zhou? What did you do with him?
Uncle Zhou? Who's that?
Liu Ying Jie... you'll end up paying retribution for this!
Retribution?
I don't think so.
I've been doing amazingly these few years.
Perhaps the gods are finally compensating me.
The people paying retribution...
are you lot.
The gods' values aren't as messed up as yours.
Liu Ying Jie.
You're being piled with lawsuits and standing in fire.
Yet you seem quite brazen.
Zhou An Ping... you will never get to see him.
Mo Nan wants to be a hero.
I'm going to let him. My lawyer will ruin him.
In addition, FlowerPlus's bankruptcy procedures will be reinstated.
You're only giving one last struggle before your inevitable death.
Retribution isn't handed down by the gods.
It's handed down by people.
We'll see... who the one struggling before death is.
- I'm going to kill you, Liu Ying Jie! - I'm wrong! I deserve it!
You think you're all that? Why don't you ascend to the heavens then?
Enough, stop it.
So? Are you more cheerful now?
I was counting on that Uncle Zhou. But it all went up in smoke.
I get pissed every time I think of Liu Ying Jie. Kneel!
He's only able to act like this because Creative has his back.
Liu Ying Jie is a Creative CEO in name and it makes him seem powerful
but Creative is controlled by a European finance group.
Liu Ying Jie is just a puppet.
The only reason they're letting him run free
is because they have their eyes on
financial gains after acquiring FlowerPlus.
If they find out that their rep was behind the perishing of Yunhe
I think they'll abandon him without a doubt.
Yes. They have a lot of pride.
They love money all the more.
Exactly. The truth of 20 years ago is how we turn the tables.
But where do we find evidence?
We were planning on using Uncle Zhou but now he's gone too.
But there's no point in stressing over things we can't fix today.
I mean, it's like that we can't fix it by tomorrow either.
Didn't we discuss not adding to Bo Hai's negative energy?
Enough. Work is over now.
Go home and rest. You've pulled too many all-nighters, you'll get sick.
When Bo Hai and I first started the company
we couldn't bear to spend money getting cabs.
We each had a bicycle.
Those bikes were so noisy, except for their bells, which didn't work.
It was super stylish.
Remember that wonton place?
4 yuan for a large bowl, we were so broke we ate it all the time.
We didn't have the money to rent office space
so we just rented the cheapest basement.
That was not an office, it was just a warehouse.
The warehouse was our office.
It was super tiny! I made powerpoints on a suitcase, remember?
It was freezing in the winter!
It feels like it was just yesterday.
I can't believe our rough days have returned!
We haven't gone bankrupt yet! Don't curse us.
Yes, you're right!
The Association is going to make a decision regarding me tomorrow.
Why don't I go with you?
Bao Ni.
- I want to repeat some things-- - Enough!
Stop making me feel uncomfortable with all your gratitude!
I've always been a great friend.
I'm not like Qi Qi, all she does is go on dates.
Placing love over friendship.
Crawfish!
Bao Ni.
I don't want you to waste time on me.
Spending time on someone you like
isn't wasting time.
It's effort.
There are so many things in this world that we can't control.
You don't always get rewarded for your efforts.
I know.
But everyone has to give their all at least once in life, right?
Just treat me as your friend.
Don't feel burdened.
Just being able to be by your side makes me happy.
It's so spicy.
- You can just leave it! - I know, I'm almost done!
What?
You can't sleep on an empty stomach.
Is this also from your experience?
If you eat before sleeping, your blood will flow towards your intestines.
Then there's less blood in your head and you can sleep till morning.
Come on, open your mouth.
Obey me.
Finish it all.
I'm calling a car and going home.
Don't!
Um...
What's wrong with you?
You aren't facing this hardship with your boss at all!
Our situation is so bad and you're wasting money on a cab?
What am I supposed to do then, walk home this late at night?
Actually...
you're a lot more helpful than those lavenders and the food.
I don't know why.
When I'm with you, I feel...
I feel steady.
You mean you want me to stay.
Correct answer, here's a like for you.
Your excuse gets a one-star review.
Stay.
I can do that. But...
I'm not getting any ideas.
Okay! Then... let's go sit over there.
I guess science makes sense after all.
Why would I like a woman like this?
But you're the one I like!
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