The Way We Were
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The Way We Were
Episode 21
Sometimes, friendship is also a part of business.
Don't you agree on this point?
All I can say is... That it exists whether I agree or not.
It won't go away, no matter if I like it or not.
You are quite similar with Shu Che in this aspect.
Even if he can't change it himself,
he'll be sure not to let it change him.
Sorry.
Bye-bye.
Dad.
This is my daughter, Miao Ying. This is my new assistant, Liu Cai Qi.
Nice to meet you Miss Miao. You can call me Cai Qi.
Nice to meet you.
This way, Boss Liu.
Deputy Mayor Shu, this is President Liu from Zhong Xiang Corporation.
Nice to meet you.
Please, have a seat.
Miao Ying, over here.
Where's the stuff?
- Let's go. - Okay.
Nothing fits. Let's go.
Hey, Miss Miao.
What a coincidence? What are you doing here?
We are shopping.
This is?
My boyfriend.
- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.
This is Rooney Strong.
I'm planning to make a special trip to Yanzhou to meet your father.
Really? That's great.
We have a movie that is starting soon.
We have to go now. Let's talk next time.
Alright. I won't bother you.
Bye.
Miss Miao, do you have anything you need to give your dad? I can bring it to him.
Ah well... No, but thank you.
Hi, Miss Miao, right?
Miss Liu Cai Qi is working with us now.
Hi. Nice to meet you.
It's my luck that I could meet you here.
Who is this handsome man?
This is her boyfriend.
May I ask your name?
I am Shu Che.
Oh. Surname Shu. Such a unique last name.
I also know someone with a Shu last name.
Sorry. Our movie is starting soon. We must leave now.
See you next time. Bye-bye.
Why are you walking so fast?
The movie is starting soon.
We have lots of time. The movie starts at 3. It's only 2:10.
There's like an hour.
Did I remember wrong?
I have never heard you mention that Rooney guy.
Is he someone your dad knows?
Do they do business together?
I am not sure.
What does he do? What company?
I really don't know.
Who's the lady? Do you guys know each other?
I don't know her.
You acted differently when you saw her. I thought you two knew each other.
How was I different?
You're overthinking it.
Hurry.
Miss Liu Cai Qi is now working with us.
Rooney, help me to hire someone for your company.
What kind of person? Female or male?
Female.
Family name of Shu? This last name is very unique.
I know someone with a Shu last name.
Deputy Mayor Shu, this is President Liu from Chong Xiang Corporation. He is in steel construction.
- Hello, how are you? - How are you, Deputy Mayor Shu?
- Have a seat. - Thank you.
I have never heard you mention this Rooney guy.
Does your dad know him?
Do they do business together?
I really don't know.
[ Profile of Rooney Strong ]
[ Rooney Strong. An executive, President of CE Company Asia. ]
[CE is one of the largest US rail transportation equipment manufacturing company]
[They currently have the best subway car manufacturing technology in the world.]
Hey, Miss Miao.
This is Mr. Rooney.
I'm making a special trip to Yanzhou to meet your father.
[CE is one of the largest US rail transportation equipment manufacturing company]
Mom, you haven't met Uncle Chen before?
No. We never met.
My dad hasn't met him either?
One is a renowned businessman.
The other is a famous businessman in our city. They never met at any business activity?
I wonder if I can have the honor of being your investor.
Right now, I can represent my company to express our investment intention.
I can make a guarantee that we'll invest in your project and team.
There is an OA system upgrade deal that I want Shu Che's company to handle.
In short, what Hua Long is looking for is not a completely decorated collective labor force,
but more of a project manager.
What did my father say?
He said it's a good deal.
If Hua Long Corporation and Field Technology Ltd. collaborate,
just treat it as a gift from Weiye for the opening of your business.
I'm telling you the real situation today.
My plan is to invest around $3 million.
This is Hua Long trying to bribe Miao Ying's father. [$3 million]
It's also a gift by your future father-in-law for the start-up of your business.
[ Field Technology Ltd.]
Ladies and gentleman.
I have to represent Shu Che here.
I have to announce our company's decision.
80% of the deposit of Hua Long Group for their OA system upgrade,
which is $2,4 million, has already been deposited in our account.
Wow!
So... since the company is already starting to profit from this project,
Shu Che will fulfill his promise to you all. Do you remember his promise?
A raise!
How? From today on,
every worker can have a raise in their present salary.
of 50%.
That's not all. That's not all.
When we finish all the work with Hua Long company,
there will be another 50% raise.
Wow!
Let's drink.
Cheers.
Hurry up.
- Don't rush. - Everyone gets some.
For... our future.
Cheers!
Let's celebrate! Let's have a toast!
Let's all drink.
Look. I've splashed it all over my face.
- Hurry and pour it. - Stop with your nonsense.
Sit.
I might have to head back to Yanzhou.
- When? - Soon.
What are you going to do there?
I am not sure yet.
No one else, except you, knows about this.
I don't plan on telling anyone.
Okay. I'll keep it a secret. Do I have to do anything?
When I'm not here, help Peng Yi
to supervise the work for the OA system upgrade and that it proceeds as planned.
No problem. How long will you be gone for?
Not long.
Thanks.
Accompany me to watch the Dallas Buyers Club tonight.
I can't say. We'll see.
Come see it with me. I want to see it.
- I'll try. - You must.
I'll get going. Bye-bye.
[ Ying, I have to handle something and must leave for a few days. No need to worry. Once I'm done with it, I'll be back. - Che.]
I'm here.
- Good work. - You're welcome.
After you drop me off at the airport, just bring the car back here.
Did Miao Ying not have the time to send you off?
Uh, she had something to do. Hop in.
I didn't tell Miao Ying I was leaving.
May I ask why?
I don't know how to say it.
Did something happen between you two?
No. I am going back this time...
to figure out some things.
Then the people who know that you're going back to Yanzhou...
Only you.
If you disappear like this, how should I respond if Miao Ying asks me.
Don't say anything. Just pretend you don't know anything.
I will explain to her after I come back.
Alright.
You don't need to send me off.
Have a safe trip.
[ Filming Studios, H.Q. Avalon Studios ]
[ 6000 S. Avalon Blvd., San Francisco, California ]
Excuse me.
Hi.
- Here is your delivery. - Thank you.
Is this the super spicy shrimp fried rice and the extra crunchy fortune cookie?
- Yeah. - Okay.
Awesome. Here you go.
- You keep the change. Have a great day. - Thank you. Bye.
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[ Boss He ]
[ Slide to answer ]
Hello, Boss.
Sorry. The phone you are calling is powered off. Please, try later.
Hello?
Hello, Peng Yi. Is Shu Che there?
Shu Che? I haven't seen him all day.
I got it. Thanks.
[ Great Eastern Restaurant ]
This is all the money I have.
The compensation for the broken car and the meal.
I will owe you.
I will pay you back once I earn enough money.
I don't need this money right now.
I won't feel good if you don't take it.
I really can't stay here anymore.
I want to resign.
This kid. I don't want you to leave.
Why must you resign?
I am an unlucky star.
I understand even if you don't say it.
I don't want to burden the restaurant.
Staying here will cause more trouble.
If you want to leave, where are you going?
After you leave, how will you live?
There's always a way.
Shu Che.
[Ying, I have to handle something and must leave for a few days. No need to worry. Once I'm done with it, I'll be back. - Che.]
Little Che?
- You're back? - Auntie Xue.
Shu Che's mom. Shu Che's mom.
Your baby came back.
- Shu Che, why are you suddenly back? - Mom.
Why didn't you call me?
I wanted to surprise you.
Did you request off from school?
Don't worry. I did.
What time does Dad usually come home?
After 9 pm.
I have something to discuss with him.
About what?
How about I call him?
No. It's fine. I'll talk to him when he comes back.
I'm tired from taking the plane. I'll go nap.
Go take a shower. I'll go make your bed.
Thanks, Auntie Xue.
Did you take an economy class flight again?
I told you so many times.
You won't get any rest like that.
I only have $10 dollars left.
Eating and sleeping.
It will be tough to do either tonight.
Right now... I am
no different from these homeless people.
No. My freestyle soul
is also the same as theirs.
Money.
Sorry. I have nothing.
[ Lucky lottery. Win up to $20,000 ]
Money, money. Food.
Bark, bark. My dog no food.
[ Mayhem Scratch and Win ]
[Win up to $20,000]
[$20...]
[$200...]
Yay!
- Did you win? - $200.
Sorry, sorry. I'm sorry.
- Congratulations. - Yeah.
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.
♫ A heart won't stop calling ♫
♫ Seeing you leave, letting love to continue waiting ♫
Yeah!
♫ Unable to convince oneself to say no ♫
♫ Unwilling to let go of my hand and to turn around ♫
♫ Welcoming the memories, moving against the current ♫
♫ From the start, it way my solo performance ♫
♫ Before, I wasn't able to have you ♫
♫ In the end, didn't say anything ♫
♫ After you stretched out your hands ♫
♫ When you turn around again ♫
May you find the love of your life at the crossroads ahead.r
♫ I'm waiting for you to come. Love has always been here. ♫
♫ Ready to accept what fate has arranged ♫
♫ No one can push our love aside ♫
♫ My love and I will be here ♫
♫ I'm waiting for you to come. Love has always been here ♫
♫ Ready to accept what fate has arranged ♫
♫ No one can push our love aside ♫
♫ My love and I will be here ♫
I get to have this meal now. The next meal...
And the meal after that, when will they be?
I realized that after coming to the US, the life problems that I think about
range from what I wanted while still in China
to an inquiry of the purpose of my existence,
and then rapidly dropped to where will I sleep tonight?
When will my next meal be?
♫ Looking at you leave, letting love continue to wait ♫
♫ Unable to convince oneself to say 'No' ♫
♫ Unwilling to let go of my hand and to turn around ♫
♫ Welcoming the memories, sailing against the current ♫
♫ From the start, it was a solo performance ♫
♫ Before this, wasn't able to have you ♫
♫ In the end, didn't say it ♫
♫ When you stretch out your hands ♫
♫ When you turn around again ♫
♫ I'm waiting for you to come, my love has always been here ♫
♫ Get ready to receive what fate has arranged for you ♫
♫ No one can push us apart ♫
♫ My love and I will be here ♫
♫ I'm waiting for you to come, my love has always been here ♫
♫ Get ready to receive what fate has arranged for you ♫
♫ No one can push us apart ♫
♫ My love and I will be here ♫
Hello. Who is this?
Auntie, it's me. I'm Miao Ying.
Miao Ying?
Are you in the States or did you come back with Shu Che?
Oh, I... I didn't come back.
I thought you came back together with Shu Che.
Shu Che, is he there?
Yes. When he came back, he said that he was tired.
He didn't sleep well on the plane and went upstairs to catch up on his sleep.
Should I wake him?
No, no, no need. Just let him sleep.
I'm only calling to confirm that he has reached home.
Didn't he text you?
No. He must have been too tired.
Miao Ying, do you know why he came home?
And what he's going to talk to his father about?
I really don't know. He didn't tell me anything.
Auntie. Do you know when he will be returning to the States?
Did he talk to you about this?
No. He didn't tell you either?
He didn't.
Okay then, I will ask him. When he's awake, I will tell him to call you.
No need, no need Auntie.
He will tell me when he has decided.
Don't tell him that I called.
Okay?
That's all. I'm hanging up now.
Okay, bye.
Bye-bye.
Great. Well done.
Beautiful.
Bravo.
- Bravo. - Thank you.
Your father is back.
You are back.
Dad.
I heard you especially flew back today to discuss something with me.
Yes.
Let's talk then.
I will brew a pot of tea for you.
No need.
Give me some time to talk to him alone.
Okay. Have a good talk with your father.
Do you plan to stand there and talk to me?
Okay, speak.
Dad, I know that we have never talked about your work at home. This is your practice.
But I'm back home this time
to talk to you about official business. I think it's an especially major issue.
I can break the rule for you for this one time. Speak.
Are you still in charge of the subway bidding?
This is my work priority for the next two years.
Among the bidders, is there a Weiye Group?
The Weiye Group owned by Miao Ying's father, Chen Wei.
What they are bidding for is the subway car manufacture.
Do you know anything about the CE company in the States?
I do.
Weiye and CE have now
reached an agreement regarding the subway car manufacturing
and plan to bid together. Is that what's going on?
In reality, it's still less than a year before the bidding.
None of the bidding companies have submitted any formal bidding report yet.
But from what I know, Weiye will surely join the bidding process.
Since it's Weiye's first time entering this field,
they will look for a
foreign enterprise that's in control of the most internationally advanced technology
as their partner in the bidding. This is also a kind of strategy.
As for what company it will be,
only when Weiye submits their official report
will the city government and the outside world know who it is.
♫ Love and Hate's margin ♫
♫ Gathering and dispersing ♫
♫ Asking why do you care ♫
♫ Until now, I'm still longing ♫
♫ And I'll still go back to you. I rely on you ♫
♫ Separated but the heart comes back ♫
♫ Remember this love, we understand ♫
♫ That this is just love ♫
♫ Whenever I feel hurt ♫
♫ Do not leave and go far away ♫
♫ How long and how far does it take to heal? ♫
♫ Why don't you just return to the place you fell in love? ♫
♫ Did not say goodbye and silently left ♫
♫ The room is cold and no longer has the warm sun ♫
♫ How much I want to keep the time of you and me ♫
♫ Never forgetting and longing for the love to come back ♫
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♫ Love and hate's margin ♫
♫ Gathering and dispersing ♫
♫ Asking why do you care ♫
♫ Until now, I'm still longing ♫
♫ And I'll still go back to you. I rely on you ♫
♫ Separated but the heart comes back ♫
♫ Remember this love, we understand ♫
♫ That this is just love ♫