Xi Shan.
What's the matter?
Zhen Zhen, I'm sorry.
I really have nowhere else to go.
That's why I can only bother you.
No, you're not bothering me.
Here, come in.
Let's go sit over there.
Have a seat first.
I'll get you a cup of water.
What happened? Tell me.
Zhen Zhen.
I've been together with Fu Xiao Ning for so long.
All along,
I've been living life the way he likes it.
But today, I finally understood...
that he doesn't understand...
what I want.
He thinks that...
by earning more money and buying a house,
I would be happy...
and I would feel secure.
But that's not what it is.
I like him.
I like him as a person.
But if in order to earn money,
he has to curry favour with clients and be opportunistic,
then I don't want to be with him anymore.
Xi Shan.
I know how you feel right now.
Really.
But I think you should...
talk things out with Xiao Ning.
Let him know what you really think.
Running away from home like this...
will make Xiao Ning worry.
Why don't I call Xiao Ning?
The two of us need to cool down.
Zhen Zhen.
I'm a good example.
Don't be like me.
You must think about your future.
Don't be pressured...
into making a wrong choice, all right?
Zhen Zhen.
Do you still remember when I first came to Shanghai?
You got me to look at the people and cars on the streets.
Do you remember?
You said,
the city has given a lot of people dreams.
And you said that, as long as you work hard,
your dreams will come true.
Do you remember?
Of course, I do.
So...
I really hope that your project with Xiao Shao will succeed.
Fu Xiao Ning always says that...
without money, there's no pride.
Without a house, we'll be looked down upon.
He's wrong.
I strongly believe that we can have pride even without money.
We can live and work in peace by renting a house.
You and Xiao Shao will make it a reality.
Right?
Don't worry.
Xiao Shao and I will make sure the project comes alive.
For all the young people who has come to Shanghai to work.
We'll let them find a sense of belonging...
even in this big city.
(Shao Peng Cheng, Cheng Zhen Zhen, Jing Ran)
I think that the most important thing...
is to know where you stand.
Don't be excessively ambitious.
Just because you've been working here for many years,
it doesn't mean anything.
Just do what you're supposed to do.
Don't think that your boss...
will appreciate what you've done...
over many years.
In his eyes,
everything that you've done...
cannot even compare to his son's empty talk.
Son?
You mean the director's son has been working in our office?
I didn't hear about that.
His son is working in the company.
He just goes through the motions.
The company belongs to them.
Although Love and Family is a joint stock company,
aren't all private enterprises in China...
family businesses?
Mr. Mu, you came to the office twice in a day.
You must be really worried about the Hua Yuan Store.
I was worried.
But now that you're here, I'm very much at ease.
If you want to stay in the company,
make the lady stay.
Don't ask me why. Just get it done.
Xiao Ning.
- I'm going out for a while. - All right.
Ms. Luo.
Go get busy.
Ms. Luo is here.
Where is Cheng?
- He... - He...
He's not here.
I know he's not here.
I'm asking where he went.
He doesn't have to report to us where he goes.
Don't you have his mobile number?
Can't you call him?
Why are you speaking to me like this?
Seriously.
If he picked up, would I be here?
Well, Peng Cheng...
he went out today.
If there's anything you want, you can let me know.
I'll convey it to him when he's back.
I heard he has been promoted to deputy chief.
I'm going to organize a party for him.
Please help me tell him that.
Sure.
Fu Xiao Ning is not your personal assistant.
Why does he have to pass the message for you?
Xiao Shao wouldn't be there, even if he knew about it.
Well... Well...
Regarding this, I'll let him know as soon as possible.
Don't worry.
Why are you muttering?
Just speak your mind.
Go ahead.
Oh, right.
You got angry at me two days ago for no reason.
I found it strange.
I'm partnering with Fu Xiao Ning to invest in properties.
What has it got to do with you?
You're not in a relationship.
Yes.
If he insists on partnering with you,
we'll no longer be in a relationship.
Xi Shan.
I didn't think you could blurt out...
something like this.
Hold on.
Fu Xiao Ning.
She's your girlfriend?
You've hidden it well. Not bad.
Xiao Ning.
If you're going to give up making money...
because of this girlfriend of yours,
I'll look down on you.
A man with wealth and power...
doesn't have to worry about not having a woman, right?
Luo Zu Er is right.
Fu Xiao Ning. Make a choice now.
I'll look down on you for hesitating too.
Why are you doing this?
How can you be compared to money?
Why do I have to make a choice?
All right. All right.
No, what is there to choose? How am I supposed to make a choice?
All right, all right.
I don't have the time to watch the two of you quarrel.
I have to go prepare for Cheng's party.
Fu Xiao Ning, make a decision.
I don't have the time to wait for you.
I'm leaving.
Why are you here?
Have a seat.
Can't I come visit you?
I heard from Mr. Yang a few days ago.
He's changing your office.
You've heard about it too.
I'm sorry I was obtuse.
It never occurred to me that...
Shao Peng Cheng is Mr. Shao's son.
You must have faith in Mr. Shao.
I believe he'll balance it out.
The two of you will work on the two projects at the same time.
Even if he supports the City of Love project,
he will not negate your efforts.
The board of directors have decided...
to put aside the real estate development project.
He's the director's son after all. It's different.
Don't think that way.
Your effort and your capability,
we can all see it.
Thanks for the consolation.
At my age,
I've seen it all.
The boss wants to groom his son and pave the way for him.
It's human nature, and it's the same for everyone.
Don't say that.
All right, let's not talk about this.
Right. Are you free after work?
I'll buy you a drink.
Thanks for coming to see me.
It's easy to add grace to what is already beautiful,
but difficult to help someone in need.
All right. Let's have a drink.
Let's go.
She...
Luo Zu Er just dropped by.
She said she wants to organize a party to celebrate your promotion.
I've conveyed the message to you.
What? I'm not going.
Xiao Shao. You're really not going?
A lot of people are desperate to go.
Aren't there a lot of rich people at the party?
Especially rich ladies.
Are you okay?
What are you implying?
I'm fine.
What could I be implying?
Why are you over thinking things?
You're looking at me while saying it.
Who else could you be talking about, if not me?
No, wait...
Stay calm. Stay calm, all right?
Stay calm.
Don't be angry, all right?
We haven't even resolved the issue.
Don't create another.
Xiao Ning. Let's go. Let's go to the toilet.
Let's go.
Quick. Quick.
Sitting here after work every day,
drinking a glass of liquor and listening to music...
makes me feel real.
If you want someone to drink with you,
call me.
Then we'll be drinking partners.
Can you drink?
Of course.
Do you know what's good about drinking?
Don't tell me about drowning your sorrows.
Alcohol knows human beings the best.
Workplace frustrations, emotional breakdowns...
and mid-life crises.
As long as you drink,
all worries will be gone.
If a glass isn't enough,
make it two.
Are you drunk?
No, I'm not.
I think... I'm a fool.
I'm the world's biggest fool.
I think everyone in the office will be laughing at me.
Look at Mu Yun Ping.
He's always flaunting his magnificence.
And now, he can't even keep his small little office.
Do you also think that your leader is a sad reminder?
In my eyes,
you've always been very outstanding.
Really.
You must be drunk. Can you still drink?
Did you hear something?
What?
The sound of dreams getting broken.
Back then, we still had dreams.
Literature, love,
travelling across the world.
Now, we're drinking in the middle of the night,
and the sound of clinking glasses...
- is the sound of broken dreams. - The sound of broken dreams.
Why did you stop walking?
I'm a little tired.
I'm sorry.
Hello.
It's me.
Mr. Mu, Mumu is running a high fever.
What should we do?
Get him dressed. I'll be right there.
Okay.
My son is sick. I have to rush back.
Why don't I get you a taxi?
I'm fine.
Get going.
Are you sure?
Then I'm leaving.
(Business Proposal City of Love Project)
Opportunities are given to those who are prepared.
Why am I, Hao Mei Li,
while more hardworking and diligent than others,
still not as successful?
This time,
I'll make sure to grab the opportunity.
Firstly, one should have confidence.
Smile naturally and be approachable.
Hello, everyone.
I'm Hao Mei Li, the spokesperson...
of Love and Family's City of Love project.
The City of Love project...
is Love and Family's carefully-planned...
Youth Apartment project.
It's mainly targeted at white-collar youth.
Our mission...
is to create a safe, comfortable,
stable and economic apartment...
for the young people working in the city.
I can do this.
Mr. Shao.
Hello. Why are you here this early?
You were asleep so I didn't want to wake you up.
I...
am sorry, Mr. Shao.
Mr. Shao, this way, please.
Let me get you a cup of tea.
Hao Mei Li.
A very professional young lady.
Yes.
Mr. Shao, be careful of the steps.
Here.
Why don't you take a seat here?
All right, all right.
I'll get you a cup of tea.
Mr. Shao,
why type of tea do you like?
I'm fine with anything.
But we only have green tea.
Green tea is great.
It's good for the eyes.
Here.
Here. Have some tea.
Great. Thank you.
Be careful.
It's hot.
Mr. Shao,
are you looking at the proposal for the City of Love project?
Truth be told,
I was reading the proposal last night.
I was captivated by it, and couldn't stop reading.
And then, I spent the whole night reading it.
Spending the night studying a project.
That's rare.
I remember you.
You're our company's top salesperson.
Your photo...
is still on the performance list at the headquarters.
Mr. Shao, you have such a great memory.
Thank you for remembering me.
I'm the top salesperson, Hao Mei Li.
Xiao Hao.
Here, take a seat.
Tell me.
What do you think about the project?
Sure, sure.
I...
I... shall not take a seat.
I'll stand here and report to you.
Mr. Shao, I think the proposal...
was very well-written.
It's a novel model and well-justified.
I was amazed by it.
I benefited so much from it.
It's almost as if I got doped and I couldn't wait to start working.
Mr. Shao, I heard the company...
is looking for a spokesperson for this project.
That's a great idea.
Think about it.
If the company...
auditions all employees,
it will reflect Love and Family's philosophy...
of being a democratic and fair enterprise.
Secondly, it will also encourage...
all employees to be more enthusiastic.
Most importantly, through the audition,
we can increase the project's publicity and influence.
What do you think?
Xiao Hao.
That's a great suggestion.
But regarding the candidate for the spokesperson,
the board of directors have decided...
that it will be Cheng Zhen Zhen from your office.
I'm here today...
to let her know of the decision.
Like you've said,
Zhen Zhen has a good image, and she's great at sales.
She has a great understanding of the project.
Most importantly, she's from the grassroots level...
of Love and Family.
In many ways, she has fulfilled...
the requirements of our spokesperson.
- Yes. - Xiao Hao.
You, Shao Peng Cheng,
and Cheng Zhen Zhen are colleagues from the same branch.
I hope you can stay united,
work together,
and help the two of them...
to complete this project.
Don't worry.
The company will not mistreat you.
I get it, Mr. Shao.
Zhen Zhen.
You just got here?
Mr. Shao has been waiting for you.
Mr. Shao, you've been looking for me?
You should've asked me over to the headquarters.
I came to Hua Yuan Store specifically...
to convince you...
to become the spokesperson of the City of Love project.
Ms. Hao.
Okay, okay.
Mr. Shao, have a good talk.
- I'll get going now. - Great.
Zhen Zhen.
Jing Ran handed me your letter of resignation.
I came here to find out...
if that is what you want for yourself.
Mr. Shao, I'm sorry...
to have troubled you over such a trivial matter.
City of Love is the most important project of the company.
How is it a trivial matter?
The board of directors decided to have you...
as our spokesperson,
because you...
and Shao Peng Cheng came up with it.
You know the project well.
And besides,
your image, personality, and background...
are exactly what we need in a spokesperson.
That's weird.
What did Cheng Zhen Zhen do...
to bewitch Mr. Shao?
Zhen Zhen, come over here.
I hope you'll think of yourself...
as one of the thousands of young people working in Shanghai...
and represent their voice.
And also,
ever since Shao Peng Cheng started working at Hua Yuan Store,
he has improved a lot.
It has something to do with you.
Don't you want to bring the project...
to greater heights with him?
Mr. Shao.
I suppose Shao Peng Cheng told you that.
I'm not as good as he claims.
The credit is all his...
for him to be where he is now.
I'm not convinced.
Come here, come here. All of you, come here.
Tell me,
between me and Cheng Zhen Zhen,
who's more outstanding?
Based on qualifications, performance,
as well as contributions to Hua Yuan Store,
how have I lost to her?
I'm the sales champion after all.
I'm the best salesperson in the district.
All right, let's not talk about that.
If you're talking about being poor and unable to afford a house,
someone who's more like the young people who rent houses,
isn't Xi Shan a better candidate?
Xi Shan is more like it, right?
Why is it not Xi Shan, but Cheng Zhen Zhen?
- I... - Hey, hey.
Hao Mei Li, if you want to boast, talk about yourself.
Why do you have to dis Xi Shan?
How is she poorer and unable to afford rent?
Don't be envious of Zhen Zhen.
- I... - I think Mr. Shao is brilliant.
Zhen Zhen has a pure heart.
Unlike someone with bad intentions.
Pure heart?
She's the worst, I'm telling you.
You brat. What do you know?
Let me tell you what she is.
She's scheming. Look at her.
Shao Peng Cheng has gotten obsessed over her...
and revolves around her.
And there's Jing Ran, who's such a great talent.
He gave up Italy.
He has such great conditions,
but he returned because of her.
Fu Xiao Ning.
Have you also been bewitched by her?
Ms. Mei Li.
Watch what you say.
Zhen Zhen is not that kind of person.
Watch my words?
You silly girl.
How long have you been here? What do you know?
Do you know what kind of person she is?
- Do you know her moral character... - What are you chatting about?
Don't you have work to do?
Hey, Ms. Zeng.
Big gossip.
Mr. Shao is here.
He's in there talking with Cheng Zhen Zhen,
and asking her to be the spokesperson for City of Love.
Mr. Shao is here?
Yes. He came in early this morning and brought his secretary along.
How serious must it be for Mr. Shao to come personally?
I've been working at Hua Yuan Store for a long time,
and I've only seen Mr. Shao a few times.
How could he? He didn't even give us a chance to fight for it.
Why did he choose Cheng Zhen Zhen as the spokesperson?
- I... - Where's Mr. Mu?
Mr. Mu?
I haven't seen him.
No, you know...
Just get back to work.
Shao Peng Cheng highly recommended you.
But I know about you too.
You're great at business.
You're serious and reliable.
What you need to tell me now...
is if you're willing to continue with this.
The main point is, what kind of person do you want to be?
As an elder,
and as your boss,
I want to advise you that...
whether you're a housewife...
or an elite at the workplace,
there's no difference in status.
It's just different points of views.
The important thing is deep inside,
what do you want to be?
Thank you, Mr. Shao for telling me this.
During this period of time,
I've actually been reflecting on my own.
I feel that being a real estate agent...
has allowed me to find the value of my existence.
When I find my clients a house that they like,
and find them a home full of warmth,
the happiness and sense of satisfaction that I get...
is very real.
I think this is what I learned about back in school.
Self-actualization in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
It's rare for someone to have such ideals.
Mr. Shao, I've thought about it.
I'm willing to be the spokesperson for City of Love.
And I'll do my best.
I was waiting to hear that.
Hello, Mr. Shao.
Why... Why are you here?
I'm here to have a chat with Cheng Zhen Zhen.
That's great, Mr. Shao.
I have something to report to you about work.
Can I talk to you alone?
Sure.
Get back to work, everyone.
Thank you for coming, Mr. Shao.
Here, please.
Mr. Zhang has left.
What do you want to say?
I just wanted to ask why you're here this early in the morning.
Me?
I'm here to convince Cheng Zhen Zhen...
to agree to become the spokesperson for City of Love.
Are you serious?
Then... Then has she agreed?
Give me a treat before you ask anything else.
Is it sweet?
It's been a long time since I've had one of these. Not bad.
I have sensitive teeth.
Oh, right.
Jing Ran sent me a letter of resignation...
on behalf of Cheng Zhen Zhen.
The reason was because she's going to get married.
And when she's married, she has to take care of the family.
That's his own wishful thinking.
Cheng Zhen Zhen hasn't agreed to marry him yet.
If Cheng Zhen Zhen agrees...
to be the spokesperson for City of Love,
the three of you will be in charge.
Will it affect work?
I don't know about Jing Ran,
but I'm perfectly fine with it.
I keep my work and personal life separate.
That means you're admitting that you...
have feelings for Cheng Zhen Zhen.
Dad.
I like her. I like her a lot.
But I didn't recommend her as our spokesperson...
because I like her.
I just really think that she's a suitable candidate.
I just want to tell you,
go after what you want.
Hold on to what you want.
As long as you think it's worth it,
be bold.
No matter what the result is.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
Mr. Wang, when it comes to buying an apartment,
you shouldn't hesitate.
A day spent considering is a day wasted.
A day is saved...
if you hesitate a day less.
It's okay. Go back and think about it.
Give me a call when you're ready.
Okay.
All right. Then let's get going.
- Okay. - Thank you.
- See you. - See you.
Mumu has been thinking about you.
He's been saying that...
he wants to look for you.
Look, Ms. Zhen Zhen is here. Why are you so shy?
It's a weekend and you should be resting.
I'm sorry we asked you out to accompany both of us.
It's all right, Mr. Mu.
Ms. Zhen Zhen,
I really miss you.
Mumu, Ms. Zhen Zhen misses you too.
You have to listen to your dad, all right?
You have to be obedient, okay?
Zhen Zhen.
I really have to thank you and Peng Cheng.
If it weren't for the two of you,
I'm not sure what would have happened that day.
I've been too busy with work and didn't have time for him.
But Mumu really means the world to me.
I'm working so hard...
so that he can grow up safe and healthy.
Mr. Mu, we just did...
what we were supposed to do.
But I feel that you should really spend more time with Mumu.
Mumu, do you want some cake?
Ms. Zhen Zhen will feed you, okay?
- Okay. - Here.
Look at you.
Cheng Zhen Zhen is really not simple.
No wonder she's been chosen as the spokesperson.
Come in.
Ms. Zeng.
It's the weekend.
Why are you still working overtime?
You're too hardworking.
There's no such thing as weekends for real estate agents.
Or overtime.
That's too toilsome.
I have a small present for you.
Here.
Have you used this eye cream before?
Marubi Eye Cream.
It's really popular. A lot of people are using it.
It's a product recommended by eye care specialists.
Really, why don't you try it?
You've seen the advertisement, right?
"Tap, tap, tap. Tap away crow's feet."
You know, Ms. Zeng,
our company's service creed...
is to serve with a smile.
I smile at the clients every day.
My crow's feet...
have gotten all the way here.
And I've fine lines under my eyes.
But I heard that this product...
not only removes fine lines,
but also crow's feet.
Being a real estate agent is tough work.
We should be better to ourselves.
And use the best products.
Try it.
Why did you return to the office?
I met up with a client earlier.
I want to input the client's information into the computer.
Isn't that what you taught me?
Do what is supposed to be done today.
I take it to heart.
Why are you looking for me?
Well, earlier,
when I was meeting my client,
guess who I saw?
Who?
Mr. Mu...
and Cheng Zhen Zhen.
Both of them were with Mumu.
How weird is that?
The three of them were enjoying themselves.
They looked so happy eating.
The atmosphere was so harmonious.
If we didn't know better,
we would have thought they were a family.
All right.
Don't talk behind Mr. Mu's back.
No, no. I'm not gossiping.
I saw it with my own eyes.