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♫ You have left ♫
♫ As if we'd never been ♫
♫ Life is full ♫
♫ The world is bare ♫
♫ So many emotions, ♫
♫ Each playing their own role ♫
♫ It’s calm on the surface, ♫
♫ burning hot inside ♫
♫ I held my hands out, then pull them back in ♫
♫ Afraid of being wrong, also afraid of missing out ♫
♫ Yearning, therefore confusing ♫
♫ My will power, left and right wrestling ♫
♫ Trying to break apart, turning around I can’t bare to depart ♫
♫ Yearning, therefore more entangling ♫
♫ I still love you so, as if spell bound ♫
♫ I fell asleep, but now the dream awakened ♫
♫ Yearning, who is at fault? ♫
[Return the World to You]
[Episode 11]
Director Shen, do you have time to talk right now?
I'm about to go to a meeting.
I won't take up too much of your time.
Come sit down and talk.
Recently, the company's sales have been dropping and the shareholders aren't happy.
If this continues, it will only be a matter of time before we will have to change our plan.
I already came up with a plan that will counter She'N's fast-moving sales strategy.
I made alterations to our company's strategies.
Take a look at this. I personally had someone find this new material.
What do you think?
It feels pretty similar to the one we've been using.
But the price for it is only half of our original material.
So?
So, if all our clothes for this season's collection
use this new material,
we will be able to save at least half of our starting costs.
No. We absolutely can't lower our price.
Why can't we? In order to raise our sales volume in a short time,
and to shake off the converging attacks from She'N and Lazy,
Lowering the price and limiting our costs
are our only choices.
For Ellassay, we absolutely cannot lower our price.
If we use this cheaper material,
not only will it lower our quality, but it will also be deceiving the consumers.
Director Shen, you are taking this too seriously.
For our regular consumers, they simply can't distinguish
the difference between these two fabrics.
And look at She'N, their sales are really good.
Why can't you change your thought process?
Because She'N is doing well in sales, we especially can't go into a low price war with them.
We would be giving up our strength in that case.
Since the development of the Ellassay brand,
our main focus has always been on high quality. That is our founding principle.
We must not be influenced by She'N.
Director Shen!
Enough. Don't speak of this anymore. I know as the Vice President of this company,
you are really worried about our current state in the market.
But lowering our price isn't the only strategy.
I already thought of our countermove. Come with me.
As everyone can see,
all our designs for this collection are high-end and customized.
A limited production.
Every design, in every size,
will only have one piece per store
until all the clothing is sold out.
These designs look impressive.
But just by looking at the designs, I can tell our starting costs will be high.
Also, in order to complement these high fashion designs,
we would have to upgrade our store presentation.
Wouldn't that increase our costs even more?
David.
I already did an estimate of our starting cost.
The cost for a single store is 200,000.
We have a total of 300 stores in China.
Our total cost would be around 60, 000,000.
60,000,000 is a lot.
Our sales have been on a downward slide already.
We don't have enough net profits to pay for this.
This is the most effective way to prevent our sales from going down.
Since She'N is taking the low-cost, low-price method,
Ellassay should increase the quality of our clothing to counter.
In other words, as She'N's standards decrease,
the higher our standards must be.
Revamping our stores is to increase the overall experience for our consumers.
To our customers, a comfortable and natural shopping experience
will further reinforce a sense of belonging to our brand.
But most importantly, we are selling our designs and quality.
It seems like everyone has already made up their minds.
Only I suffered by working late to do research on fabric prices.
Director Shao, you've worked hard. We all are to help this company develop.
I actually have another project that I would like you to handle.
What is it?
Right now, we are living in a data-driven society.
Every piece of data about our customers
would be beneficial for the growth of this company.
So collecting customer data
is of the utmost importance.
Later, I'll have Wenxi find you to talk about the specifics.
You make a good point. But this sounds like a very time-consuming task.
That is why I would like you to personally supervise this process.
Since Director Shen has this much faith in me,
I will do my best.
Right now, the competition Ellassay is facing is worse than before.
Therefore, I hope everyone will work together
and make no mistakes.
[Hu Wenxi: Image]
This is She'N's new design director, named Mo Xu.
Shen'N's low prices and fast sales must be his doing.
Hello.
Don't rush me. I am almost done.
Today, I'm not here to rush you.
I am here to let you know you did a fabulous job today.
Is that so?
Right now, She'N and Lazy are attacking our brand,
isn't that enough incentive to work harder?
High sense of responsibility.
Then, do you still remember your other task?
Other task?
Mr. Fashionable?
Are you okay?
Director Lu, why don't you take a seat and rest first.
Wow, he's so chill.
He's so handsome.
Director Lu, your coffee.
Thank you.
Is he the CEO?
- So handsome. - Sexy.
If only he were my boyfriend...
Director Lu, all your clothes are hung.
I really like his type. So handsome!
Other than me, who else is coming here?
Aiyo, Ellassay's designer Qin Ye is also coming.
Very good, thank you.
If there is nothing else, I will leave.
You already gave him his coffee, why are you still here?
Why are you the only one that came over?
Where is Qin Ye?
Qin Ye is in the restroom.
He doesn't seem too pleased with his look today.
I have to remind you that
Qin Ye might not be able to get first place this time around.
You have so little faith in him?
It's not that I am not confident,
but Lu Zhun came, so it's hard to say what will happen.
You think that highly of Lu Zhun?
From an objective point-of-view,
he is equal to Qin Ye,
whether it's his appearance, influential presence, or public image.
From a subjective point of view,
I like him.
Going that far! What is so good about him?
Everything is good about him.
Every aspect attracts me.
Every...
Deputy Editor-in-Chief, everything is ready. Why don't you go and take a look?
Okay.
Big Chief Editor Cen.
After all these years,
you still haven't learned how to knock on a door?
After being classmates for so many years, must you act this distant?
I don't recall having a classmate like you.
In order to attack me, you chose to use Qilei.
Let's not bring up what is past anymore.
Let's just talk business.
If you can't handle it, just admit defeat.
If you really must play this way...
Fine, let's wait and see.
This is exactly what I like about you. Let's wait and see.
Director Sun, you came.
Editor-in-Chief, a professional magazine like Fashionable
wouldn't have arranged this event in order to let someone
open a back door, right?
I understand your relationship with her.
Director Sun, you aren't here
to threaten me are you?
How could I dare?
The most I could do is remind you
and express my respect for your company.
This time I am here personally to deliver my photos.
Director Sun's requirements are perfect.
Don't worry, I will take good care of these photos.
Thank you. Well, I won't interrupt the two of you anymore.
Feel free to continue talking. I will go.
Bye-bye.
Deputy Editor-in-Chief Cen, if I win this time,
I will treat you to a meal.
Director Qin, this is the waiting room.
Please wait a little bit here. The studio photographer is still making preparations.
Once everything is in order. He'll come for you very soon.
Okay, thank you.
What a coincidence.
I meet you almost everywhere.
Are there any other waiting rooms here, I want some peace and quiet.
I am sorry, but our other waiting rooms are occupied.
Andy.
Sister Xiao Mei, this is Designer Qin Ye.
and this is Director Lu.
Director Lu, why don't we start with you?
Me? Thank you, but no.
Director Lu is handsome enough and doesn't need makeup.
- That's right. - He's so sexy.
- His skin is so nice. - Look at how long his eyelashes are.
- True. - Such good taste.
His nose is so straigh--
Is this Zhen Fashion's lounge or an exchange market?
Do you guys not have any work? Or are your paychecks too high?
Director Qin, this way, please.
Something came up, so you are in charge.
Mr. Big Shot,
did you have to rat out the other workers?
Hypocrite,
quit pretending to be the good guy.
You are truly a high-profile designer;
temperamental.
Okay, let's fix his clothes and makeup.
His hair on the right side.
His collar...
The back of his clothing... Right.
Good... okay, okay.
Okay, we're going to test the lighting first.
There is definitely a motive behind you approaching Yien.
When a man approaches a woman with such talent and skill,
what kind of motives do you think he would have?
Don't tell me I am the only one pursuing her right now?
I could tell with just one look
you are approaching her for the not-so-right reason.
I'm a little lost. If a man wants to appreciate and pursue a woman,
I think that is all a natural behavior.
Are you being a bit sensitive right now?
Okay, let's begin.
Thank you.
Don't kid yourself and think I don't know your true intentions.
If there's a man who likes a woman and pursues her, without evil intentions,
does that mean you also don't have evil intentions?
I am warning you to stay away from Yien.
Stay away, how far is enough for you?
Did you forget that we are neighbors
and that we are business partners? Whether business or personal,
our interactions will only increase.
Also, Shen Yien...
is single; therefore, we have equal shots at courting her.
Do you really lack self-esteem?
How can you be this shameless?
I can tell you really care for her,
but how does she treat you?
I think you don't have to concern yourself with that.
You are thinking too much.
I really don't have time to care. I am just reminding you don't get ahead of yourself.
- I know what you are thinking about. - Tell me.
You want to destroy Ellassay.
Ellassay? Why would I?
Ellassay is one of my important business partners.
You tricked Yien into giving you shares
and yet you are still pretending not to care?
Then, why don't you tell me how much those stocks are worth?
Do I really care? Also, I gave them back and she didn't want them,
why don't you tell me what should I do?
You are a bastard.
Do you like chatting like this?
Okay. Then later,
I will ask Shen Yien out to eat and drink tea.
Then, I will go to her house. In a serious and careful manner,
discuss what I should do with those stocks--
That is good! Hold that pose.
Boorish.
Could it be that Shen Yien likes a man who's like a barbarian from a primitive society?
Qin Ye, what are you doing?
Looks likes Great Designer Qin's
animosity toward me is quite evident.
I believe Qin Ye is not a violent person.
Then, what you are implying is that I provoked him?
What I mean is that there are some misunderstandings between the two of you.
Are we almost done with the photoshoot? Should we stop here?
Annie, come over here and see how they turned out.
Here you go.
Let me see. How are they?
Wow, there is so much feeling in this shot.
I should write more stories on you two. Definitely can attract more fans.
Wait one second.
T-This shot...
is full of artistic conception.
Lives up to his reputation as the top photographer in China.
Reminds me of
an American movie.
"Angry Bull."
Deputy Editor-in-Chief, thank you for today.
You are too polite.
You've had a long day. Why don't we grab a meal together?
I'm sorry, but I already have prior arrangements.
Then, let's take a raincheck.
Okay. Thank you.
Bye-bye
- Then let's go eat. - Sorry, I still have work.
He needs time to cool off; always so hotheaded.
Qin Ye really cares about you.
He's too childish though.
Why did you ask me to meet you here?
First, sit. Take a seat and we'll talk.
Where did you put the photos I gave you?
You can send them.
Hey, did you see the news?
Celine, this can't be right.
Someone reported that Qin Ye plagiarized someone else's work.
This has to be a fake. Someone must be trying to frame him.
Are you sure?
I'm positive! 100% dead sure!
[《Ellassay》Golden Boy Designer Qin Ye Plagiarizes Designs of French Designer]
[Comparison between the plagiarized product and the design draft.]
[Yien]
Boss, right now all the news out there toward Qin Ye are negative.
A lot of people are criticizing him online.
Should we release some proof to prove Qin Ye's innocence?
Let's not release anything until we find him.
- You continue calling him until he picks up.- Sure.
- Hello.- Yien.
I already know.
What did Qin Ye say?
He's not in the company and won't pick up his phone.
This happened too suddenly. There was no word of this before.
Can you trace the source?
I heard it came from an unknown small-time reporter.
Can't find his information anywhere.
From my experience, this is only the beginning and the worst is yet to come.
Right now, the most important thing is to find him.
Don't worry. We will look for him together.
I will notify you immediately if I find something.
Okay. Thanks.
Qin Ye?
- Qin Ye?- Did you see it?
Where are you?
I'm out.
Come back immediately. I'm outside your house.
I'm coming back now.
[Health Nursing Center]
[《Ellassay》Golden Boy Designer Qin Ye Plagiarizes Designs From French Designer]
Yien, don't worry. I will definitely clear this up.
Have some water.
Why are you following Lu Zhun?
Last time, after taking pictures while driving home,
I saw him eating dinner with Sun Peter.
I've suspected there was something wrong with him for quite a while.
You still have time to worry about others?
You should be worrying about yourself.
Myself?
What should I be worried about?
The news has already spread. See for yourself.
[《Ellassay》Golden Boy Designer Qin Ye Plagiarizes Designs From French Designer]
This isn't true, right?
Yes.
What does "yes" mean?
Yien, don't ask about it. It's not like what you think.
Then, how is it?
Yien, trust me. I have my own difficulties.
What difficulties? Tell me.
Yien, Yien. Stop pressing me. Stop pressing me.
Do you know how seriously this will impact you?
How much of an impact it will have on Ellassay?
Yien!
Breaking news. A person who doesn't want his identity to be disclosed has exposed to the newspaper
Ellassay's Golden Boy Designer, Qin Ye,
is suspected of plagiarism when he participated in a school design competition while at university.
A person gave us the designs that the Golden Boy, Qin Ye,
submitted in June 2010 for an intercollegiate design competition.
At that time, there were three designs that were involved in the incident.
The three designs were graceful, with exquisite lines. [Intercollegiate Fashion Design Competition] [First Place: Qin Ye]
The use of colors, proportions, and intent, were all beautiful to the eye.
Even today you can see that it is still an extraordinary set of work.
But these three originals from the Golden Boy Designer, Qin Ye, were plagiarized.
But the person who provided this information did not explain the details clearly.
However, our reporters have already verified the information concerning the plagiarism
and will reveal the truth later.
At this point, Ellassay's Qin Ye has not responded to these allegations.
In the end, is this deception by the genius designer...
[Editor Cen] - or a malicious slander? Everyone stay tuned to our channel.
Our station will continue to follow up on this story.
[Celine]
Qin Ye, give me a call. Okay?
Qin Ye, just give me a response. Okay?
I know you must feel terrible right now. The media is just talking nonsense.
Don't lock yourself up.
If there are any issues, just tell me. We'll figure out how to fix it together.
You can't let those people who want to hurt you, win.
[Summer 2010]
So busy?
Here. It will give you energy.
Eat it to mend.
Do you think I'm a dog?
Right now, my whole right arm is useless.
Enough of that. Give you an inch and you'll take a mile.
This is your duty.
If you hadn't drug me out to play basketball, would I have broken my right arm?
If one day you only have one arm left, then I will raise you.
I am a real man.
I don't depend on Heaven or on Earth. I only depend on myself.
Don't be so certain.
Do you need help?
I still have my left hand.
"A strong will in a disabled body'." You're something else.
Okay, enough. Don't bother me. I'm working on my design. Go away.
Are you sure you don't need help?
Go and find your Yien.
Good timing.
Give me an explanation.
Come in and we'll talk.
Just say it here.
Why do you have this ring?
In France, after you finished telling me about that story about that bar owner,
I took the initiative to contact Mo Xu.
So, Mo Xu gave it to you?
I know this ring meant a lot to you.
So, I thought of a way.
How much money did you spend? I'll give it back to you.
In this world,
money to me is probably the least important thing.
If you're want to discuss collaborating with me,
I'm sorry, but I'm not interested.
Director Lu, I think due to what happened between us previously, we had a small misunderstanding.
Here, I'll make up for your loss.
Misunderstanding?
Do you call She'N stealing my designs a misunderstanding?
A court summons should be reaching you soon.
Whether or not it's a misunderstanding, go explain it to a judge.
So it was for that reason that you had lunch with Sun Peter?
You are quite well informed.
That Qin Ye must've told you again.
That guy sure has a lot of free time.
He knew he couldn't be a fashion designer anymore, so he's changing careers to be a reporter.
What do you mean he can't be a fashion designer?
Please watch what you're saying.
It's a joke. Do you have to take it so seriously?
I know Qin Ye was wrong, but you can't blame him.
- He only-- - Only treats me with hostility.
It's understandable. For so many years, for you and Ellassay,
he has given up so much. If it were me, I'd be the same way.
He just happened to see you there by coincidence.
So then he suspected me, followed me, and secretly took pictures of me.
Wow. That guy must be really concerned about me.
He himself has so many issues, but he's not fixing them.
He only just found out his own issues.
How should I make sense of that? Think that he has a very carefree mind.
Even though, the current situation is unfavorable toward him,
no matter what happens,
I and Ellassay will face it with him together.
I understand. He's stayed beside you for so many years.
In this world, other than Ye Qilei, he's the man who has treated you best.
Then this ring,
how did you get it?
I gave the Lazy's original designs from the first launching to Mo Xu.
In turn, I promised that I wouldn't sue them.
At this moment, shouldn't you express how touched you are?
Actually, the designs have already been used by She'N.
Even if I sue them, I would just receive a small amount of compensation.
Furthermore, Lazy just entered the Chinese market.
Having such a big lawsuit
is definitely not a good thing.
Better off to do an exchange for the things that I want.
Or rather, a thing that I wanted to give to you.
I really had no idea that you'd do this.
I owe you a favor.
It's a pretty big favor.
I thought we were already friends. We don't need to treat each other as outsiders.
Thank you.
The food has gotten cold.
[《Ellassay》Golden Boy Designer Qin Ye of Paris Fashion Week Involved in Plagiarism]
If Director Qin plagiarized others during the university competition,
then are the designs from the show in France also plagiarized?
CEO Shen, good morning.
Boss, Teacher Huo is here.
He's waiting for you in the conference room.
I'll get back to work.
Okay.
Teacher Huo, did Yan Zhi tell you to come?
Come, come, come. Sit.
The matter of Qin Ye being accused of plagiarizing...
I believe that Qin Ye was slandered.
You also know well what kind of person he is.
It's only that, this matter is already abuzz.
First, it was the matter of being unwilling to lower prices,
so the shareholders are already displeased with me.
Later, the storefront upgrades also cost a lot of money.
My ears are growing calluses from all the yelling.
Right now, a situation like this occurring with Qin Ye...
Sorry. I've brought you so many worries.
But don't worry. I will use the shortest amount of time possible to fix this issue.
I believe in your ability, but you can't be too anxious.
This will take time.
First, deal with Qin Ye's issue
before working on the others.
What you're saying is...
Put Qin Ye's newest designs aside for a bit.
Additionally, although the money for the storefront upgrades has already been allocated,
they haven't started yet. Let's also pause on this.
But the project has already been developed.
If we stop now, the losses would be huge.
The question of Qin Ye's integrity
will not only affect his personal career development,
it will also affect this company. It'll be a chain reaction.
The most urgent thing is to restore the company's image.
Don't worry. After this issue has passed,
all of the other projects will start fresh.
Right. Where has Qin Ye been going recently?
He hasn't been coming to work.
Hiding out during this time
is quite unusual.
You also know Qin Ye's personality.
He has always avoided dealing with public opinion.
I do have some impression of that.
That year during the competition,
Qilei didn't participate.
Qin Ye received first place.
Sun Peter was second.
You're suspecting that this issue is related to Sun Peter?
My goodness...
I've discovered that I've been really lucky lately.
Really. Even the heavens are helping me.
She'N recently has been developing quite smoothly.
For something like this to happen to Qin Ye.
Let's see how long it takes those shareholders
to personally invite me to go golfing with them.
Their shareholders looked for you to play golf?
You want to know? I'm not telling you.
Forget it.
Can't you be humorous?
Two days ago, I went to play golf and happened to bump into three of Ellassay's Board members.
I accompanied them and kept them happy.
Now, this has happened.
Let's see if you're laughing now!
I can't say for sure how Ellassay will fix this,
but this Qin Ye...
better not think of fooling the fashion circle this time.
Honestly speaking, I never thought
my old classmate could have a dark past like this.
Even the huge show in France was plagiarized.
[《Ellassay》Golden Boy Designer Qin Ye Also Plagiarized During Paris Fashion Week]
What are you busy with?
Deputy Editor-in-Chief Cen, how do you have so much time?
Don't tell me that you were just passing by again.
How many times have I told you to call me, Wei Wei?
How come you can't ever remember?
I came here today to bring you the photos.
The ones you took last time. You forgot?
Have a look. Are you satisfied? [Love is (a ) vine that grows into our hearts]
[Fashionable]
Looking at this is making me feel embarrassed.
But Fashionable's photographic reputation
is well-deserved.
Of course!
Our reputation as the #1 Chinese fashion magazine wasn't made up.
But it's also because your attractiveness index is so high.
So we were able to achieve such a result.
You're overpraising me.
What are you looking at?
You're also so nosy?
This kind of news... you can't avoid looking at it.
So widespread.
But speaking of that, it's you guys that are quite strange.
This time you guys didn't report on any of this.
That isn't your style.
This news is absolute nonsense and totally wrong.
Qin Ye can't possibly have plagiarized.
You really trust him.
Rather than saying I trust him,
I trust his self-esteem.
His own sense of self-respect wouldn't let him do such a thing.
Look at me. You've been here for a while and I still haven't asked you what you'd like to drink. What would you like to drink?
Whatever you have.
[《Ellassay》Golden Boy Designer Qin Ye Plagiarizes During Paris Fashion Week]
Was it you?
Does it seem so?
To the bone.
I think so, too, but this time it really wasn't me.
These old things about Qin Ye...
How would I know?
That's right. A school matter from so many years ago...
I didn't even know, so how would you know?
Then, who could it be?
Helped me so much... who did it?
No matter who it was,
Qin Ye is done for.
That year when I and Qin Ye were working on graduation projects,
everyone wanted the teachers to recommend them to enter the competition.
At that time, he got two points higher than me. He placed 1st and I placed 2nd.
What about it?
You ranked 2nd. That's normal.
That's not what I'm saying!
What I'm saying is...
Based on this news, I'm very sure
France's big show wasn't done by him.
Qin Ye, you rascal.
You're definitely dead, do you know that?
Also, however you want to deal with Shen Yien,
however you want to deal with Qin Ye, I don't care.
But...
don't say anything about Ye Qilei anymore.
Soft-hearted?
No matter what, we were once classmates.
He already passed away.
The dead reign first.
If you're this soft-hearted again,
She'N will never be at the top.
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♫ Only walking ahead, forgetting to look around ♫
♫ Are you weary yet? ♫
♫ Have you any worries? ♫
♫ Such a vast Earth, enough for us to turn around ♫
♫ Enough for waves, of hundred and thousand times ♫
♫ My regrets piling up many many levels ♫
In every corner of this world, I’ve been long lost ♫
♫ Now being returned back to you, making up for the wasted time ♫
♫ That inevitable evasion, brought us winding complications ♫
♫ Your future life , rugged or happy, ♫
♫ I will be there ♫
♫ On the bumpiest road, steered to taste life’s happiness and suffering, ♫
♫ I’ve never thought to turn back ♫
♫ In every corner of this world, I’ve been long lost ♫
♫ Now being returned back to you, making up for the wasted time ♫
♫ That inevitable evasion, brought us winding complications ♫
♫ At this moment, listen to me, for your future happiness, ♫
♫ I will be there ♫