Standing in the Time Episode 10
You can't just withdraw your work
because you feel like it.
You think every famous writer
has the right to bully publishers?
Now, you're not just
crossing the line,
you're invading my privacy.
Our director has been summoned by our superiors
and hasn't come back yet.
Why?
It shows how serious this is.
No matter what job you do in the future,
don't forget this lesson.
Clear your stuff up.
My self-righteousness
almost ruined your good intentions.
Without your persistence,
I wouldn't have found the courage to
face my past.
Editor Wu,
you're mail.
My mail
is delivered to your desk separately?
Wasn't it always classified and delivered
to each different departments before?
How would I know?
OK. See you.
Keep praising me.
Look at him!
He didn't hear me call him
a cuttlefish, did he?
So what if he did?
He can't eat you.
Are the music and lighting
well prepared?
Yes.
What about the models?
Yes, they are too.
Then let's start the rehearsal,
shall we?
OK. No problem.
OK. Prepare the music.
Let's go.
Zimo, relax a little.
You're doing very well.
Relax a little,
and you'll be even better.
Xia Fan.
I'm right here.
Zhou Zimo is very nervous.
Keep a close watch on him.
OK.
The other models
are doing very well.
I want to
see more
surprises from them
at the official show.
Zhou Zimo.
Zhou Zimo, come on out.
I thought I told you not to enter my room
without asking.
Do you have a room?
All right… what's the matter?
Again.
What the heck do you want from me?!
It's not right.
What's not right?
Something's missing.
What is missing? Tell me.
It wasn't easy getting some inspiration.
I want to write my book.
Go several more times.
A few more times.
It's not right.
We've been rehearsing
for two hours, two hours!
But if you don't tell me
what the problem is,
what's the point of this rehearsal?
I want to write!
I got you to walk for two hours
because you still haven't gotten there yet.
Writing is
your own career.
But this show
is our career.
But you can't
take up all my personal
time and space.
Ever since I became a model,
I haven't written a word.
You keep telling me to
practice this
and rehearse that
over and over and over again.
I've have cooperated all along.
Now I finally have
my own personal time,
and finally get some inspiration,
but you interrupted me once again!
OK. That's all right.
Fine. No problem.
I'm still cooperating.
But you have to tell me what the problem is.
We can't keep
wasting time like this.
I'm wasting time here
because you still haven't gotten the hang of it.
Don't you understand?
We've come
this far already.
There's no going back.
You have to win the championship.
But in your current state,
you'll never win.
I'm already under enough pressure
just taking part in this show.
And now you even want me to win the championship!
How much more pressure do you want to put me under?
I'm not trying to put pressure you under pressure.
I want to show you
that you have what it takes
to win the championship.
So why don't you go and get it?
I'm telling you.
I haven't promised anyone
I'd win this championship.
And I have no obligation
to do so.
This is clearly stipulated
in our agreement.
Am I right? There's no such a clause.
Zhou Zimo,
don't you think you're being so selfish
saying that?
Who is being selfish here?
This is my personal
writing time.
I want time for my literature.
But you have a job to do.
You kept me practicing for two hours.
And for two hours, you haven't told me
what the problem is.
You just won't tell me
what the problem is.
Your mind is not here.
Do you understand?
What is your attitude?
Right now,
just start thinking
what the problem actually is.
Just tell me!
I'm leaving.
Look at your attitude?
Hello, Sir.
These are the latest best sellers.
Yunzhi's "Yun Xiu Bang" is
the top seller so far.
Want to have some ice-cream?
When you're under pressure,
you like to eat spicy food.
When I'm under pressure
or nervous,
I want to eat ice cream.
This is my first time
I've eaten this in winter.
How do you like it?
Pretty good.
But when strangers
pass by,
they'll think we're crazy.
Just do whatever you want to do.
Who cares what others think?
You just said something was bothering you?
In two days' time,
I will perform on the catwalk.
It's quite a lot of pressure.
You shouldn't feel under pressure.
You just show them
what you've got, and you'll be
the most unique model there.
Hey.
Oh?
You're even better than ice cream.
Li Xiao.
Yes?
If one day,
you realize that I'm not really
the kind of guy you think I am,
will you still
sit down here with me
and share an ice cream?
So,
are you're really a superhero
who is saving the world?
Or,
one day,
you find out that I'm not so outstanding
and even
completely useless.
Zhou Zimo,
you need to believe in yourself,
because to me,
you'll always be the best model.
Good morning.
Good heavens!
That's so over-the-top.
Are you here to watch or be a model?
I had to get dressed up
for such an important occasion.
You're such a reliable friend, Xia Fan!
See you.
Xiao.
Xia Fan, where is your model?
Getting ready.
Amanda!
Don't go over there.
It's all right.
Hi, Amanda.
Mo.
Hi.
I'll get back to work.
OK.
Excuse me.
Amanda, I'm Li Xiao.
I wonder if you
still remember me.
I work for Dongfan Press as well.
Really?
Congratulations!
Thank you.
I didn't do very well
during my internship this year.
Could you give me
another chance next year?
Actually,
you did very well.
We'll consider things again next year.
Great!
Come with me, Xia Fan.
OK.
Excuse me.
OK.
Xiao!
Put in a good word for me.
What is she doing here?
She's now officially
hired by
Dongfan's Proofreading Section.
Get prepared.
Tell Zhou Zimo to relax.
He worries me the most.
OK.
Cuttlefish?
What are you doing here?
I'm here to see the show.
What are you doing here?
Cheer my friend on.
You have a friend here?
Where are you going?
The view is better upstairs.
So silly!
Han,
pass me the powder
next to you.
OK. Thanks.
Zimo, remember.
You're not alone today.
You have female models working with you.
You must work well with them.
Relax your shoulders.
Keep your footwork steady.
Keep your eyesight centered.
Every model has a fixed duration of time
on the stage.
Can you remember that?
Alright.
Can you remember that?
There'll have a guide.
Just relax.
Zhou Zimo.
Zhou Zimo, get changed.
Hurry up!
Quickly!
Hurry up!
You can do it.
So,
RESA is pretty good, huh?
I'm going to be hired by RESA next year.
RESA next year?
You're far from even being
their proofreader.
So this is the best spot?
Great view?
Looking down like this?
Of course.
It's a client appreciation meeting.
Those are all clients.
This is the only place we can stand.
Enough!
The male models!
Is he Xia Fan's model?
Not that one! Not him.
Yes, Haochen?
There! There! That one…
I'm watching a show.
I know! I know!
I'll send it to you
When I get home tonight, OK?
OK. OK. OK.
Bye. Call you back.
Hey, how's it going?
Is that the guy?
He's left.
Wait for the next round.
How was he?
Pretty good!
That's him!
That's Xia Fan's model.
Really?
Why did you scream? Are you crazy?
Zhou Zimo?
You know him?
What is he doing here?
You know his name is Zhou Zimo?
He is Zhou Zimo.
I know he is Zhou Zimo.
But if you know him, he…
You just know he is Leiyang?
I've never met Leiyang.
Zhou Zimo!
Ouch!
What's going on?
Zhou Zimo!
I'm so sorry.
I need to deal with this.
So sorry!
He is Leiyang.
Zhou Zimo is Leiyang,
and Leiyang is Zhou Zimo.
You really didn't know?
So, you and Leiyang really
only communicate through emails?
The writer wrote a story
about a weak little caterpillar
facing a chaotic world
without fear,
trying to crawl to its own destination,
waiting to morph into a butterfly.
The other day,
the writer was probably comparing himself
to that caterpillar.
That's personification,
referring to today's young people
struggling to make it.
Zhou Zimo,
what's wrong with you?
How many times have I told you
to cooperate?
Why did you step on her skirt
and trip her?
You almost ruined this show.
You know that?
Why bother shouting here?
You hired this model.
What's the point of shouting?
Sorry! Sorry!
Zhou Zimo,
the next round is about to start.
Go out quickly, please!
Don't mess up again.
I beg of you, okay?
Sorry.
He's new.
He's probably nervous.
He's nervous because he's new?
What kind of excuse is that?
I'm so sorry.
Let me talk to him.
Whatever reasons you have,
you have a responsibility to
complete this show.
You heard me?
Go on stage.
Next, let's invite Amanda to
give us a detailed introduction.
Hello, everyone.
From the day RESA was established,
we've tried
many times to
be creative
for younger readers,
but we haven't formed
a complete set of concepts.
Many enthusiastic readers
and sponsors
have provided us
with valuable suggestions.
Therefore, we've been
greatly inspired.
Therefore,
we concerted our efforts,
to come up with this
brand new supplement.
That's right. It's RESA Plus.
For our
younger readers
and to provide a better service
to our clients,
we have adopted male models
for all our content.
One of the models
who has appeared today
on the catwalk
will become RESA's
dedicated male model.
Of course, our decision on the final winner
will depend on
everyone's valuable opinions
as well as our readers' response.
That male model is quite interesting.
He fits the qualities that Ribecs needs:
Innocence.
But I don't think he's very professional.
One mistake is nothing.
Throughout the process of his catwalk,
he was looking at me.
That kind of innocence from his eyes
is what I need.
OK. Let's see.
The first up is Wu Xinzong.
He's a dance teacher.
Basing RESA Plus's
concept on...
Zhou Zimo.
...amateur models,
we've chosen a lot of
quality models
from all walks of life.
So, now, let's see.
The second contestant…
Xia Fan, Xia Fan!
What's wrong with Zhou Zimo?
Is his soul on another planet?
Is there something between
him and Li Xiao…
Are they acquaintances?
Well, they aren't…
not as much as we are for sure.
You're still kidding me
even now?
No!
Li Xiao.
Zimo.
I only used to know that you were a model.
But I never imagined
you were one of RESA's models.
What a coincidence!
But you're awesome.
RESA is very strict
about their models.
Not at all…
I was so embarrassing today.
No you weren't!
People make mistakes.
You'll have a good future
at RESA.
Li Xiao,
in fact…
It's the first time I've seen
the Bund from this angle.
It feels quite different.
Right.
It's really different
from the riverbank view.
Sometimes,
when you look at things from a different angle,
things appear differently.
Li Xiao, I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
I never realize
this kid had some personality.
But you have to be careful when
signing a contract with him.
You're warning me? I thought you signed one with him first.
I had certain reasons for doing that.
Zhou Zimo!
Explain to me
why you did this!
Xia Fan,
after this event,
let's go for something to eat.
Xiao,
do you think I can leave
in this situation?
OK. I see.
Then, I should be off.
You two…
Bye.
Congratulations!
Looking forward to a happy cooperation!
Thank you so much!
RESA Plus is
also so honored to have
support from international brands like yours!
Congratulations, Amanda!
Hi, there!
Thank you so much!
Xia Fan.
Sorry. Excuse me.
I'll be right back.
It's okay. It's all right.
Go ahead. Go ahead.
Amanda,
I'm so sorry about today.
It's okay. He's great.
He did wonderfully today.
It's okay!
Just now,
several brands were talking to me
about how satisfied they were with Zhou Zimo.
Ribecs will also hire him for their new product plan
for the next quarter.
Seriously?
Of course!
His quality is really outstanding.
He can be developed.
I'm going to sign a contract with him.
Stop.
Please stop!
Eat something!
Oldest Nephew.
Having had
such a long email friendship with him,
why do you think I couldn't tell
that he was Zhou Zimo?
He's a model…
This Model Zhou Zimo
didn't tell me he is Lei Yang,
a writer.
I even criticized Leiyang so much
in front of him.
It was right at this table.
Remember?
Yeah. I was there.
I even told him
I just like looking at the pictures
and hated the text.
Don't you think I'm such a fool?
What does that matter?
What's wrong with liking pictures?
Is a reader more superior?
Why do you think
I couldn't tell?
It's not your fault.
You were fooled.
How did I not figure it out?
Look at me…
I went to work for RESA so gladly.
But now, I've ended up in
the Proofreading Section.
Having waited for so long,
I finally fell in love with someone,
but he had so many secrets.
And the point is he never told me.
You're so silly.
Really silly!
Boys like that have ulterior motives.
You shouldn't care about him.
You spoke so loudly.
You even slammed the table.
You slammed the table!
You yell at me
when I'm like this.
Hey, Xiao, don't be sad.
Don't cry.
You just
stop thinking about this man,
all right?
I'll make you some noodles,
hot noodles.
You'll feel good again after you eat,
okay?
You all bully me!
I'm not bullying you!
I'll do it now.
Don't be upset.
Why don't you turn on the lights?
Why didn't you
say goodbye to the Editor-in-Chief
when you left?
She thought you did
a good job today.
So, you'll not get a hard time
for what happened today.
Here.
I don't want to sign these.
Read them first.
After you sign them,
you'll have minimum salary
and future commissions.
I haven't gone for a late night snack for ages.
Very well.
Healthy dieting.
I'm a writer.
I like writing in the evening.
That needs snacks.
This is all because of snacks?
I don't like the person I am now.
We can find other models.
But our Editor-in-Chief wants amateur models.
And she thinks you're good for this.
So, she gave you this chance.
I think you should cherish it.
I think you should
hire someone else.
I really don't want
this kind of life.
I will pay you back for the house.
Money isn't important.
But I think
Li Xiao looks up to you.
You're the kind of model she likes.
I've known Li Xiao
since university.
And I know her very well.
I won't push you.
Think about it yourself.
But I'm afraid
that if I go on with this,
I won't be myself,
and I'll forget how to write.
People need to lose a bit of themselves
so that others find their value.
Value doesn't come from
other people's judgment.
Then do you want her to love you?
About the friend you mentioned last time,
who is a model,
it's the second time
you've talked about him.
Is he your boyfriend?
I'm glad that he likes my book.
I think he's also
a fan of literature.
I've received your first proofreading.
Thank you so much.
I tricked you, but we've become acquainted instead.
I'm very glad to know you.
You're the most interesting proofreader
I've ever met.
That's right.
Just page 13 is missing.
No.
There are no other problems.
The only problem is this page that is missing.
If that's the case,
maybe the proofreading will be delayed.
Yes.
It's okay.
You don't have to mail it to me again.
You just send
an electric copy of page 13
to my mailbox.
I'll tell my people to print it out
for you.
OK. Sorry.
Bye.
What are you doing here?
You told me to come.
Here.
Sign your autograph
and write some acknowledgments.
That's why you asked me here?
What else would it be?
Give me a catwalk?
It took so much work to
publish this.
I need to send my friends and superiors
some copies as gifts.
All this is for your own good.
Come on.
What should I call you in the future?
Supermodel writer?
Or writer supermodel?
How dare you say that!
If it wasn't for you,
how would Xia Fan
have gotten my contact information?
Why did she come to me at all?
Don't be so ungrateful.
In a sense,
I helped Xia Fan
discover your specialty.
It's not my specialty to be a model.
I'm not interested in it.
Don't ever say that.
I think you're better gifted at
being a model
than being a writer.
What?
You think I'm wrong?
One shouldn't divest his career.
Or your A Footless Insect
will be your last work.
From now on,
dedicate yourself to developing
your modeling career.
What do you say?
I'm busy. I've got to go.
You're leaving already after only signing a few?
Sign a few more.
Emmy.
Editor Wu,
the Proofreading Section is that way.
Was it you who collected all the mail
this morning?
Yes.
Do you remember the courier's face?
Yes.
Come with me.
I said, “Come with me.”
Mr. Wang, pause.
Wu Yu, that's him.
That's him?
You're sure?
Yes.
Wu Yu,
maybe we should call the police?
No. Don't for now.
Listen.
Next time he comes,
try to stall him
and let me know.
OK.
Let's go back to work.
Thank you. Thank you.
Director,
this is de-facto proofreading.
Director.
I want to discuss something with you.
Yes?
I don't think
the Preface for
the “Blossoming Waves of Childhood” is very appropriate.
Wait. What are you up to this time?
I wrote a small-font line
below it to
express the sense further,
but I still haven't gotten
any answer.
Ms. Shi,
when will your disciple
stop making trouble?
The response time depends on
the moment you submit your script.
Li Xiao!
Director.
Do you know
what she put here?
This is the Proofreading Section.
Keep quiet.
Just go to the responsible proofreader for the matter.
What's that about? You startled me.
What do you think it's about?
What have you written
on the proofreading script?
Just that tiny little line?
Why?
Was that just so that I wouldn't notice?
What are you talking about?
Was I wrong?
This is a work for children.
They won't
understand the title.
You're right, so right!
The writer contacted us
and said it's not in line with the content.
He wants to cancel the publication.
Really?
Is that what the writer really thinks?
He's obviously very understanding and reasonable.
Do you really not understand,
or are you pretending not to?
If the publication is delayed or cancelled,
it'll be a major incident.
We'll all be held responsible.
Why don't you just get another work?
I can
proofread it.
You think it's so easy?
Each article here
couldn't be settled
without long negotiation with the writer.
And now what!
It's about to be paid for publication.
Where do you think I can get
a new work for this publication?
Editor Wu,
is this the result
from your extensive negotiations?
The drafting is none of your business.
Emmy?
What's up?
Wu Yu,
the courier! He's here.
I'll be right there. Wait for me.
You wait for me too.
It's not over yet.
Keep quiet in the Proofreading Section.
Wait a second.
I'd like to ask
if you can collect and deliver something for me.
Just place an order on our official WeChat,
and someone will come to collect it.
Just do me a favor.
No. No.
I'm in a hurry to deliver other deliveries.
Stop.
You must
deliver it for me.
Why?
You see.
I know you quite well.
I don't know any other couriers as well.
We're quite close.
Just deliver it for me please.
Miss,
you're a nice girl.
But you shouldn't be like this.
I'm engaged to my fiancée.
Come with me.
Hey, hey, what's the problem?
Relax, Editor Wu.
You don't know
what you've done?
Hey,
I haven't touched her
at all.
Hey, hey, I…
Emmy,
here. Film it.
Talk!
What happened to my mail?
You're even recording?
What happened to my mail?
A page is missing every time.
And it's always page 13.
Why?
How should I know?
I'm just a courier.
You need to
ask the sender.
You're making fun of me?
You should know
that if I complain to your company
about what you did,
you'll lose your job.
Fine, you still refuse to admit it.
I'll call and complain right now.
Give me my cell phone.
Hey, hey, hey!
I'll tell you. I'll tell you.
Talk!
A man told me
to do this.
Editor Wu! Editor Wu!
Bring that man to me.
If you dare tip him off,
I'll make you suffer.
I don't know him.
Every time
I deliver it,
he tells me to wait for him there.
Where do you wait for him?
At what time every day?
Hi!
There you are.
Give me that.
Why doesn't she answer?
Why didn't you answer your phone?
I wasn't paying attention.
Is your mind on another planet?
What's up?
Something serious is happening.
Here, man.
Hey,
no. I won't take it.
Take it.
Be good. Take it.
You've finally come.
Don't go.
Come back.
Don't you know it's illegal to
open someone else's mail without permission.
I'm warning you.
I've recorded everything.
I'm going to sue you.
How dare you steal my scripts!
I thought you were good.
But you can't understand
when a page is missing?
Excuse me?
I'm asking you
if you can understand the work
when a page is missing.
What do you mean?
I'm asking you this.
Having dedicated themselves
to their creations,
would a writer include any superfluous words?
You justify yourself with that?
What?
Wu Yu!
More violence?
Hit me again!
See if I fight back.
Don't fight! Don't fight!
Calm down! Calm down!
That's enough!
I'm warning you.
Whatever reasons you have,
you just wait.
When you get your subpoena,
don't have a heart attack!