Standing in the Time Episode 31
I would like to resign.
Let's get a divorce.
Divorcing is no small matter.
It's only right
for me to know the reason, right?
if we ended up
not being together,
would you be upset?
No matter what
stopped us from being together.
I would be very upset.
I want
you two
to join my company together.
A perfect match.
You two sync-up extremely well.
Either,
you two come join me together.
Or,
Neither of you join.
Should we go together?
So, are you just going to stay
in the Proofreading Section forever?
I know,
I might get transferred to RESA in the future.
But look at Liang.
How long has he been
in the Proofreading Section?
If you stay there longer,
you'll end up further and further away from the fashion industry.
After 3 years,
do you think you can stay relevant in the fashion industry by then?
I can.
I definitely will.
It'll be like
when I was in college.
I won't miss a
single issue of RESA.
I will follow it diligently.
I won't be outdated
on fashion news.
So don't worry.
I'll have opportunity.
But she is Liang Ni,
where are we going to
find another great opportunity like that?
Don't worry about me.
I can void the contract with RESA.
How?
They have spent so much effort
to develop you.
If you try to get out of the contract with them,
There's no way they'll agree.
So,
about this thing,
it's useless to even think about it.
It really is.
Xiao.
I can't be a model forever.
To stay in this industry,
youth is everything.
I won't be relevant in a few years.
But by then,
I can write.
You're different.
This is your prime time.
You can't wait any longer.
I hope
to see you become the next Liang Ni in fashion.
And I believe
you'll definitely make it.
Zimo.
I know you want the best for me.
But,
can we think more about it?
Stop thinking about it.
Zimo wants the best for you.
And I think he is right.
This is none of your business.
Opportunities,
don't come everyday.
When it's in front of you, you should grab ahold of it.
Mind your own business.
Drink your soup.
I think Zimo is a real man.
He's responsible.
I mean why are you even taking so long to think about this?
Wasn't this your goal
all along?
Oldest Nephew!
There you are.
Is this necessary?
You're shoving your food in your face.
What do you mean "necessary"?
I was busy all morning.
I almost starved to death.
What do you need me for?
Have you eaten yet?
I'll get you one.
I've eaten at the office.
What do you what? Hurry up and tell me.
I need to get back to work in the afternoon.
So...I...
I want to sell my apartment.
You're selling your apartment?
Are you thinking about getting a bigger one?
Wow...you
are loaded.
No...what are you talking about?
I'm selling the house.
Not getting a new house.
If you sell your house,
then where are you going to live?
I...
I can live anywhere,
I can...
Just find a place,
and rent an apartment.
Did something happen?
Are you sick and is that why you need money?
What are you talking about?
Quit guessing.
I'm fine...I really am fine.
Obviously you're not.
Does your wife
know about this?
Then why isn't she here?
She is
on a business trip in Shenzhen.
Keep lying.
That day in the office,
I knew
she was back the moment
you asked me about making soup.
No...alright...alright.
Stop assuming things.
I just...
I just want you to
help me sell the house.
Are you going to help me, or not?
No...how am I supposed to help you?
Today,
I walked around all morning,
and
I also talked to the realtors
about the situation.
I also know about
the current worth
of my property.
Since you've asked,
and you're sure about selling it.
Then you should just let the realtors sell it for you.
Isn't that easy?
Right...you're right.
But that place,
I've lived there for 20 years.
I'm feeling a bit
sentimental about it.
If that's the case, then don't sell it.
What is going on with you?
Is it really necessary to sell your apartment?
Well...
I'm sure that I'll have to sell it.
For sure.
But me...going alone.
I...
To be frank...I feel...
I feel a bit lonely.
I know. You want
me to come for emotional support, right?
Alright.
Stop asking so many questions.
Are you going to help me?
Can you go with me?
I mean...why are you staring at me?
Are you going, or not?
I'll go.
Are you finished reading the contract?
I've looked over it.
I think,
there are two issues.
One, this is
an exclusive agent contract.
Right.
And,
your duration of serving as an agent is
1 to 2 months.
I think this is way too long.
Are you in a rush to sell it?
Of course.
Or else why would he try to sell it?
Well then...can you
lower your asking price?
7.4 million.
Not a penny less.
Right?
Right...right...
Right, right, right.
So,
because recently
the market is not doing very good.
Not too many transactions were made.
And since you're not willing to lower the price.
And you're in such a rush
to sell the place,
I don't think it'll be easy to sell it.
It won't be easy to sell, eh?
Yep.
Lu,
I guess just forget about it.
You...
There are
many other realtors nowadays.
You can look at our property
the location, quality,
and the amenities.
We wouldn't even sell it
for only 7.4 million,
if we weren't desperate.
We'll go ask other
realtors then.
The commission fee
is the same anyway.
Alright...alright...
Let's go.
We came all the way here.
What are you doing?
Let's go, come on.
Don't.
Come back, come back, come back.
We can negotiate.
We can renegotiate.
Let's talk about it.
Come in...come in.
Alright then.
We can talk about it.
Please, have a seat. Let's talk this over.
Please...have a seat.
Let's talk it over.
What about this?
I can also tell that
you're desperate
to sell the place.
Then let me think of a way
to make your place looks nicer
and look more into it.
After that...will ten days work for you?
Sure.
Seven days.
Okay...seven days it is.
Lu.
Go ahead and sign.
Alright, I'll sign.
Here is a pen for you.
Thanks.
Your wife is amazing.
She's not...
Oh...sorry.
Sorry.
Is there a photoshoot today?
Zhou Mian.
Come here for a second.
This is what they
gave us.
About the brand,
Xia Fan, there's Zhou Zimo.
Hang on just a moment.
Void the contract?
You want to void the contract now?
Are you kidding me?
I'm serious.
Why?
I want to join Liang Ni.
This is nonsense.
Do you know how much
RESA has
invested in you?!
Now you just want to get out of the contract?
What are you thinking?!
I know this is against the rules.
But I hope
you can agree.
I must do it this way.
You don't have to beg me.
There's absolutely no way I'd let that happen.
Tell me.
What is the reason behind this?
It doesn't matter.
I just want to tell you,
I'm asking you
very sincerely today.
I don't want to give you any surprises.
You can punish me however you want.
But this contract,
must be voided.
Zhou Zimo,
I'm warning you,
I don't want to give you any surprises either.
You'd dare to betray RESA?
If you really dare to do it,
then I'll sue you for contract violation.
It will cost you a million!
My lawyer will contact you.
Zhou Zimo.
What is this about?
Sorry, Xia Fan.
Wait...wait!
Tell me what's going on.
Don't go after him, Xia Fan!
Mo just resigned.
And now Zhou Zimo is voiding our contract.
This is not how you steal people from my company!
You mean,
I've underestimated Liang Ni.
Then, what should we do?
She might look down on me.
But she wouldn't
dare to mess with RESA.
Have you made up your mind?
Yes.
What about Amanda?
You don't have to worry about that.
Alright.
But let me tell you again.
If you're coming,
you must come with Li Xiao.
If you can't do this,
I don't want either of you.
I understand.
But,
I have one condition.
When Li Xiao comes on board,
I'd like for you to
groom her yourself
and help her to be successful in this industry.
Of course.
I'll have her follow me.
Start from being my personal assistant.
Alright, deal.
Hello, Zimo.
Are you surprised that
You have an old friend here?
Congrats.
I hope that we can work together.
Come to me
after you and Li Xiao sign the contracts.
Thank you.
I like young people with ambition.
Let's talk.
I'll wait for you at the lobby.
Amanda.
What do you think she wants to talk to me about?
Are you willing to see her?
Or do you want to avoid her?
I'll face her...I'll have to sooner or later.
If I can't avoid it, then I'll truck through it.
Where's Xiao?
Zimo, you're here.
She has been
She's hanging out with a stack of magazines upstairs.
She wouldn't even eat anything for dinner.
You should go talk to her.
Don't worry.
I'll talk her into it.
This is a rare opportunity.
And I'm the one who's taking the hit.
Not her.
I think she will take it.
Go talk some sense into her.
Hurry.
Xiao.
Zimo.
Let me show you something.
Later, I'll signal you to
give Zhou Zimo a call.
Then you'll tell him
about us banning him.
Welcome.
Hello,
Ms. Liang Ni.
What can I get for the two of you?
What do you want to drink?
Coffee.
Two cups of coffee, thank you.
Alright.
You don't feel awkward
meeting us this time around?
Not at all.
Mo.
How's your health doing?
I bet you can learn a lot
from Ms. Liang Ni, right?
Thanks for asking, Amanda.
You're my first mentor
no matter what.
Ms. Liang Ni is way more outstanding than me.
You were also a major contributor to RESA.
I'm supportive of your decision
for your future development.
Thank you, Amanda.
Alright.
We can just
dive right into it.
I know why you want to meet with me today.
Liang Ni.
Based on my understanding of your personality...
What you've done
doesn't surprise me.
What?
Are you mad at me?
Mad?
Not on that level.
But, when it comes to
Mo and Zhou Zimo...
Don't you think you should
give me a proper explanation?
What explanation do you want from me?
I just sent them
my sincere invitations.
They have the final say.
Alright.
Then how
do you think
I should punish
this ungrateful
young man?
I can't control how you do things.
I don't really care.
This is your problem.
You'll have to figure it out yourself.
Alright then.
Go give Zhou Zimo a call.
Excuse me.
Zimo.
We both agreed
to think more deeply
on this.
Why did you have to do that?
Xiao.
Haven't I made myself clear?
Why are you being so stubborn?
Once you sign this contract,
then you can fulfill
your dreams.
You can fulfill your dreams!
Last night, I could tell
you were hesitant and seemed troubled.
Deep down it's obvious that you want to go.
Why can't you just face
your heart?
I...
What's up, Xia Fan?
Amanda told me to relay a message to you.
From now on,
we will stop all your
shooting work
and all the work
at RESA.
You'll receive a letter
from our attorney next week.
I'll let you know
if anything comes up later.
I'm with Amanda.
I have to go.
Got it.
Xiao, did you hear her?
Did you hear her?
RESA has given me
their ultimatum.
We have nowhere else to go.
Sign it.
Perhaps we can have a new start
once you sign it.
You can fulfill your dreams
and your goals.
We can also work together.
Xiao.
Zimo.
I think we can
still turn the situation around.
Let's talk to Xia Fan.
Have her invite Amanda
and we can talk this over.
Let's tell them
you were just being hot-headed...
You weren't sure about what you were thinking...
I'll-
I'll call Xia Fan.
What are you doing, Li Xiao?!
I've burned the bridge
with Amanda.
RESA has suspended all my work.
What are we supposed to do now?
Are we going to go back and beg her?
How would you feel about that?!
How would you feel?
Do you still love me, Zimo?
Are you really asking me this?
I'm asking you, do you love me?
Of course, I love you!
If you love me,
then why are you
making decisions about my life?!
You're pretty much kidnapping me!
I have a solution
to the problem
between us.
I'm all ears.
A collaboration.
A further collaboration
Between you and RESA.
What do you mean by that?
You might not know that
our direction
has switched to news and media.
RESA will launch
a modelling reality TV show
with the three major video platforms
and many
streaming platforms.
And?
I'm giving you this opportunity
to be a part of it.
You must have realized that
RESA's status in the media
is unshakable.
So, we should
utilize this project
to expand our influence
online.
That way we can attract
even more clients.
I understand.
You need my capital.
And you need my
promotional platform.
I heard you have the distribution rights
from many
overseas fashion brands,
and you are looking for a chance
to enter the Chinese market.
If you're willing to collaborate,
I can share this piece of cake
with you.
Sure.
Of course I'm willing to.
This is a win-win situation.
Why would I refuse?
Tell me, what is your condition?
Zimo.
This situation,
this decision,
we are being irrational.
This is not a smart move.
I know you want the best for me.
I understand that.
But I...
It just...
doesn't feel right.
There must be something wrong with this.
But now..
I'm confused...and scared...
I don't know what I
should do.
And when you get famous,
people will gossip
because of your betrayal of
RESA.
They can say
whatever they want.
I don't care.
I'm willing to bear the consequences.
But don't you think
that is hurtful?
So what?
Does it matter?
After I've become successful,
I'll explain to them.
I'll apologize.
I promise you,
I've burned my bridges.
Xiao,
this is your dream,
your goal.
What am I supposed to do?
What else can I do?
I just want you to do the things that you want.
To be yourself.
To be myself?
Do you think I'd be a model if I'm being myself?
I've kept going for this long.
And you want me to give up?
I don't mean it like that.
Then what are you trying to say?
Now, Liang Ni is the only one
we can rely on.
The condition is simple.
Give up Zhou Zimo.
And have him stay in RESA.
I can't believe you
are willing to give up this much
for an exclusive model.
I don't care about whether he's staying or leaving.
What I care about
are the problems between the two of us.
Amanda...Amanda...
It has been so many years,
and you haven't changed a bit.
Still irrational.
Alright.
This time, you win.
Now,
I don't think I need to tell you what to do next.
Hello.
Hey, Zhou Zimo.
Ms. Liang Ni told me to tell you that
you can forget about the contract
and that she hopes we can cooperate next time.
What do you mean,
"forget about it"?
What about the contracts?
You can do whatever you want to them.
Sorry.
Wait.
Why?
Were you all just fooling around with me?
Why?
Liang Ni...
She is with you, isn't she?
I want to talk to her!
Hand her the phone!
Hey! Hey!
Let's eat cake.
How does it taste?
No bad, right?
Very delicious.
What's wrong?
Liang Ni said.
She is not going to sign us.
Not going to sign us?
Well...
Why?
Are they just playing me?
Are they just playing me?!
Zimo! Zimo!
Calm down.
What a fool I am.
What am I doing trying to persuade you?
Are you happy now? Are you?!
We lost the contract!
We lost it!
You can go back to your Proofreading Section.
Zimo! Zimo! Zimo!
What happened?
Weren't you two supposed to talkâ€¦?
Zimo!
Xiao!
What happened between the two of you?!
Zimo! Zimo! Zimo
The stars in the night
are as bright as your eyes.
I follow its direction
in the vast crowd of people.
It's a sleepless night again.
I imagine your smile
is reflected in my heart wall.
Love falls from heaven.
On the way to pursue dreams,
you're walking beside me.
After confirming your eye expression,
I won't panic.
After getting through flightiness and storms,
can we know how hot love is.
Guard the time together.
Our hearts soar.
The two of us.
The two hearts.
The more they collide
The more they acknowledge each other.
Meeting is not
just a coincidence in fate.
No matter how many tears we shed.
We don't regret.
No matter how many tears, we get hurt...
it is still precious.
Love
Only blossoms for the right person.
It's the voice
in our hearts.
It is a guide
for our dreams.
The most beautiful scenery
comes after struggle.
Hold
my hand.
Let time
prove it.
Time flies.
Never leave any regret.
Don't let our agreement
on time down.
We walked separate paths.
But I'd always see you at the same place.
This is a reward from destiny.
To allow me to encounter
the shining light of hope.
Tomorrow will be the same.
You and I will savor
the time we have together.
The two of us.
The two hearts.
The more they collide,
the more they acknowledge each other.
Encountering is not
just a coincidence in fate.
No matter how many tears we shed.
We don't regret.
No matter how many tears, we get hurt,
it is still precious.
Love
only blossoms for the right person.
Hold
my hand.
Let time
prove it.
Time flies.
Never leave any regret.
Don't let our agreement
on time down.
Lu.
Shi Lei.
What are you doing?
Nothing really.
Just the books from home.
I brought them here to organize them.
Oh right.
Thank you for your help.
Since the realtor listed the property,
many people have inquired about it.
I have two
serious buyers.
Your place
is not hard to sell.
But where are you going to stay
after you sell it?
I'll be fine.
I'll just find a place
to rent.
I'm just afraid that
the house will be too messy
When I move later...
So I took the more valuable books
here to the office.
Lu,
your apartment.
Thank you.
Why did you want to sell it in such a rush?
It's only right
to let you know the
truth since you've helped me.
That's alright.
This is your personal matter.
To be honest,
you almost guessed it right.
It's...
It's that something happened within our family.
Guiqin
has a trade company
in Shenzhen.
It wasn't doing well,
and she lost a lot of money.
So I was thinking,
I get it. Say no more.
If someone bought it,
then hurry up and close the deal.
After that,
you take the money there to help her.
You have to hurry up
and find a place to stay.
If you need help with your home,
just tell us.
All of us from the Proofreading Section
will help.
No...that's okay.
I don't want to trouble you all.
Alright...
I'm going to head there first then.
Ms. Shi.
About this,
can you please keep a secret
for me in front of everyone?
Alright. Hurry up and organize your books.
The workers are going to
show up in a moment here.
Alright.
Why did you wake up so early when there's nothing to do?
Why don't you sleep in?
I'm used to getting up at this time...can't fall back asleep.
I need to be prepared at all times.
Prepare?
Didn't they cancel all your work?
What is there to be prepared for?
Prepare for...
RESA
to realize that
my punishment
is not hard enough.
It's not hard enough to be an example to warn the others
and give me another hit.
This is a mistake a rookie like you would
always make
which is persecutory delusion.
Killing someone with a borrowed knife...and kicking them while they are down.
This is the principle
of the adult world.
You're wrong.
Having an escape plan and retreating
is the principle of the adult world.
Understood?
I'm the one who is undergoing this,
I'm the one who is suffering.
This is not as easy as you think.
Then what are you going to do about it?
Just keep on going with this drama?
Let me remind you,
you are wasting
too much energy
on being a model.
You haven't written a single word
since A Footless Insect.
Have you?
I have no inspiration.
I can't produce anything.
You have no inspiration?
Then gather them.
Don't forget
you're a writer.
You need to think about
what you're going to write about in your next book.
Editor-in-Chief is rushing us.
He is asking me if you have picked your subject
and he hopes that when you're popular
can...
No wonder you guys are so excited about it,
not because my writing,
it's because
I'm Zhou Zimo, a model.
No,
I used to say that
to motivate you.
But today, I want to tell you,
you're talented.
You, Zhou Zimo,
are talented in writing.
But if you need to find another way
to express it.
You get it?
Don't talk to me about talent.
Can you live on being talented?
If that's the case, I wouldn't be a model.
Only success
can give people the right to make decisions.
...like me...
Being a part-time model.
I can't consider myself as a successful one.
But I have a certain right to make decisions.
What does that say?
It says that none of this is about
being hard to understand
or being down to earth.
It is all about whether you're famous, or not.
You've said
the same thing to me.
People will only pay attention to
the successful people.
And what they do.
You've said this, right?
Zhou Zimo.
Why would you think this way?
So you still don't understand...
Your problems have always been
not knowing how to
express yourself
and relate to others.
You only know how to use weird and unconventional ways
to express your uniqueness.
But have you ever thought about how
from ancient to modern times
every great author
has used the most simple words
to portray life's philosophy?
First, seek to understand others rather than be understood.
You're absolutely right, Great Editor Wu.
I'm not competent enough,
sorry to disappoint you.
I'm talking about something serious.
I hope you put your energy
into your writing again,
I'm talking to you!
Xia Fan.
Let us help you.
Here...I can take those.
Thank you...thank you.
Let me grab that for you.
Thanks...
I'll get this for you.
Congrats, Xia Fan.
Thank you, all of you.
The Editor-in-Chief switched you
to where Mo used to sit.
Don't you think she is
hinting something at you?
This is the best spot
in the office.
It's bright and quiet.
Maybe she is hinting that
I need to be more serious at work.
Xia Fan, you are no fun.
We've been colleagues for this long.
You're still pretending you know nothing.
I mean Mo is pretty ruthless.
How could she leave like this?
Even if she had some sort of
conflict with Amanda.
You two can have this.
Xia Fan,
come to my office for a moment.
Morning, Editor-in-Chief.
Come in.
Amanda, do you want to talk to me?
Have a seat.
We have decided,
we are officially in for a partnership with Liang Ni.
Are you sure?
It is confirmed.
She has investors
and the ability to provide us with a sponsor.
And we have human resources.
Forming a partnership,
that's not a bad idea.
But...
Liang Ni is so powerful.
If she is sponsoring us,
how will we make sure we
have the upper hand?