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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 20]
He was too careless.
To tell the truth, you don't know
It took a lot of efforts to get this from the media.
If it wasn't due to my friendship with him, this scandal would have broke up. Initially, I didn't bother about it,
That guy in there is going to be famous soon.
all the years spent on promoting him would all go to waste.
What happened?
Are you blackmailing me?
I wouldn't dare. I am just joking.
I am your loyal fan.
I can only dream of investing in your movie.
This...
is my way of expressing my sincerity,
a small gift.
Gift?
Your gift... is quite generous.
You're welcome.
CEO, the I3 project that I was in-charge of, the fund was suddenly stopped.
You must give me a reasonable explanation.
Vice President Shao, calm down.
There is a turnaround in the current cash flow of the company.
But as of now, it is not enough to support I3
and Fashion Without Borders.
So, you are going to drop I3?
I made that decision.
Fashion Without Borders is the most important project for Ellassay for this year.
We must make sure there is enough cashflow for this project. Other projects can wait.
Furthermore, Ellassay is competing with Lazy.
Everyone should know how important this victory is.
I'm afraid that everyone will be working for nothing.
Vice President Shao. Let me say this one more time.
Director Shen is doing this for the company's benefit and development.
And also, to react to the big blow that She'N dealt us in the market.
Do you understand?
Director Qin, I'm the one who's looking out for the company's benefit!
All the projects now are taking over by this movie.
What if we can't get the movie?
Who will be responsible for this losses?
The participatin of Ellassay and Fashion Without Borders
will be announced at the press conference at noon tomorrow at Doubletree Hilton Hotel.
David, is the investment fund ready?
It's all been prepared. It can be transferred over at anytime.
What are you doing, rushing in here so fast?
Can't you see we're having a meeting?!
- Director Shao, I... - What's wrong?
I just received news from the production crew of Fashion Without Borders,
saying that the contract signing conference will be postponed.
What's going on?
How did this happen?
[...we ran into some problems regarding the press conference at Doubletree Hilton Hotel...]
[Fashion Without Borders]
Hello, the number you have dialed is currently turned off.
Sorry, the subscriber you've dialed...
Yien, what's wrong?
Yien, where are you going?
Director Lu, this is our new designs.
for Fashion Without Borders.
They based them on the content and creative personality of the movie to create these.
Take a look. If there's no problem, I will send this to the film crew.
Do you have time right now?
Then I'll return to my work.
Sit down. Why are you standing?
What would you like to drink?
An Jinghui suddenly postponed the date of our contract signing.
My calls aren't going through either.
He's always been
sincere in everything he does. This doesn't seem like something he would do.
Could something have happened?
Even if I go and look for him now, I don't think I'd get any answers.
I think you need to step in.
Okay. I'll go right now.
My director and Fine Arts people conducted a comparison.
They all think
She'N's style is a better match for this movie.
So... I'm afraid I won't be able to sign the contract with you.
She'N?
Jinghui...
Do you have some sort of difficulty?
We're brothers.
Tell me what's going on. I'll help you resolve it.
Fine. Let's go back to the basis of the collaboration.
My designers have already created new designs for this movie.
It was just finished today.
Do you want to let the director and visual arts team take a look?
Also, Shen Yien has told me
that her fashion designer also followed Fashion Without Borders...
Enough. Don't say anymore.
The company has decided to collaborate with She'N.
We have been brothers for many years. I need to give you this advice.
Everyone knows about She'N's reputation in this industry.
I think you knew about this too.
Moreover, their investment power
is so-so.
You spent many years of efforts to produce this work
just to collaborate with She'N?
I may be a renowned producer
but regarding this, I really don't have the final say.
The investor has been finalized.
Lu Zhun, we're brothers. You know me.
Regarding this, please let Shen Yien know.
Having the situation get to this point isn't something I wanted to see.
I will find another day to explain it to her in person.
I owe you one.
What did An Jinghui say?
Thank you.
He was about to talk but revealed nothing, and was vague too.
But fortunately, he leaked out an information.
He's going to collaborate with She'N?
Yes.
From my understanding of him, he's not someone who changes his mind so easily.
Based on capability, finance, talent and resources,
She'N shouldn't have been his 1st choice.
Ellassay and Lazy are more outstanding than She'N.
Furthermore, She'N's reputation is so bad.
An Jinghui must have weighed the pros and cons.
But the truth right now is that An Jinghui has decided to collaborate with Sun Peter.
He kept saying that it was the Director and Fine Arts crew's idea.
I can understand if it's the Director but I don't understand the situation with the Fine Arts crew.
I think there's something hidden behind this. Although I don't know what it is
But I am sure this wasn't his intention.
Since you and him are good friends,
why didn't you ask him to explain himself?
It's because we're friends so I can't ask him.
Everyone has secrets they're not willing to share.
You and I are the same.
If he wanted to tell me, he would've told me.
But don't worry, I use any tactic.
I will definitely find out the truth.
If you want to check the gossips in the entertainment field,
there's someone more suitable than you.
[Fashionable]
[Fashionable Magazine]
She is really more suitable than me.
[Wei Wei]
Come in.
You were looking for me?
Sit.
These are the actresses for Fashion Without Borders
Who's been publicly announced and who hasn't been announced yet are all here.
Wow.
This is too amazing.
Of course.
If not, would our magazine hold such an esteemed position in this industry?
We need the fashion and entertainment circles. Without these, how would we survive?
Could there be a...
Take it back with you and take a look. Then you'll know.
You're treating me so well? Really?
These photos will be a test for you.
When you come to work tomorrow, you must tell me all the problems.
Did you hear me clearly?
What? Are you scared?
If you want to work in a magazine, you must be able to observe.
That's true, but don't I only have 2 more hours before I get off work?
If you want to go to work and get off work on time,
then you can change your occupation right now, okay?
Yes.
Okay.
Please, just for this time. Okay?
If you find it, I'll treat you to a nice meal.
Come on. Is it...is it really that hard to find someone's travel records?
Okay, okay.
Okay, then it's settled.
You're looking at it way too attentively.
Don't worry. The ring won't grow legs and run away.
But people,
it's possible for them to run away.
I have a feeling
this ring
I won't be able to give it to someone anymore.
What? You want to give up?
Then give it to me.
Who said I was going to give up?
I knew you would have this kind of reaction. Look at how scared you are.
Recently, she's been getting closer and closer with Lu Zhun.
Do you think...
Don't worry. From my understanding of boss,
she won't fall from someone she met not that long ago.
Compared to Lu Zhun, you are still very outstanding.
Really?
Do you really have that little confidence in yourself?
Except from Ye Qilei,
I think you can beat any other man.
No one can compare to someone who's passed away.
Deputy Editor-in-Chief hello.
Good morning. Your breakfast,
Friends Cafe's Shrimp Avocado sandwich and Americano.
Come to my office.
Why am I going to your office?
You didn't take your breakfast.
You are really something now.
You didn't even take my words to heart!
What did I do wrong?
You didn't work on the work I gave you at all. You even bought breakfast to bribe me.
What are you talking about? I bought you breakfast
because I noticed that you rarely eat breakfast.
It's bad for your health.
Besides, it's not like i didn't do the work you gave me at all.
What did you do?
I saw it for myself! These 4 piles of photos were on your desk completely untouched!
That's because I finished it all before I got off work.
Isn't there still 5 minutes before work officially starts?
You finished investigating everything in 2 hours? Who are you trying to fool?
You didn't need to work overtime or overnight?
Even though the work was a bit too much,
but it doesn't mean I needed to work overnight.
Okay. Then tell me what you found out.
The first twenty fourth photo and also the first seventeenth photo.
Forget it. Let me do it.
Who is this?
The number one man in Fashion Without Borders.
And this?
-I don't know. - You don't know right?
Lucy who's among the top eighteen models in France.
So?
It's so obvious and you can't tell? They're clearly flirting with each other.
Just based on these 2 photos?
These 2 photos was clearly taken at the same time, at the destination,
and from the same direction by 2 different cameras and photographers.
If you look at them separately, there isn't much to see.
If you put it together, then the person Ben is looking must be Lucy.
And Lucy must be looking at Ben.
Okay and what can this prove?
Here. This is Ben and Lucy's travel records for the past year.
Wow.
You were even able to get this?
Do you remember how I was nonstop making phone calls yesterday right before getting off work?
From all the information you gave, I asked a couple of friends for help.
This is what they sorted out for me.
This year, Ben and Lucy have been on the same flight
All together in total of 27 times.
What you're saying is that the 2 of them are in an underground relationship?
Bingo! It's obviously an affair.
Ben is an actor that An Jinghui spent a lot on to get famous.
If someone took this information to blackmail him, he would definitely compromise.
Correct because the cost of this being exposed is too great.
Congratulations. Your probation period is over.
That simple?
Don't worry, the company will pay your due salary.
I don't care about the salary and what not. I'm just trying to ask if you have anything else for me to do.
Nothing at the moment.
Bye bye.
- You're sure? - Of course.
This is the top lead in Fashion Without Borders. That person over there is his mistress.
They are having an affair.There's definitely no mistake.
So you're saying Sun Peter was using this to blackmail An Jinghui?
Why else? An Jinghui isn't stupid.
He knows that your company is much more competitive than She'N.
Moreover, someone with a status like him went back on his words and postponed the press conference for signing the agreement too.
And without any sensational news. It's not a big deal to lose this person.
Would he still want to work in this industry in the future?
If it's just because of this male lead, then just change him.
Just switch him? You're saying this like it's so simple.
Do you know how much money An Jinghui spent in order to get this male lead this famous?
Once this scandal is exposed, his career is over.
Do you know how heavy An Jinghhui's losses would be?
So he has to protect him.
Whether or not Sun Peter is using this to blackmail An Jinghui,
you can use this to bargain with him.
If I did that, then how would I be different from him?
Would An Jinghui be controlled by Sun Peter once and get away with it?
If there's a first time, then there will always be a second time.
An Jinghui.
Hello? Hello.
I'm available right now.
Okay. See you soon.
This information is rather aggressive.
Do you think this is what Sun Peter is blackmailing An Jinghui with?
An Jinghui asked to meet me. I'd like to sound him out.
Do you want to come with me?
He is my brother after all. If I continue investigating this,
it's not appropriate for you guys to see.
Okay.
Sorry, I picked up the wrong thing.
Hello.
- Ms. Shen. - Producer An.
Please sit.
Coffee?
Iced water. Thank you.
I think I owe you an apology.
If you're apologizing for postponing the contract signing conference,
I don't think that's necessary.
However, what if I said,
it's because I want to give up collaborating with Ellassay.
Then I accept and I understand.
Enjoy.
I believe Producer An isn't someone that can be easily blackmailed.
Ms. Shen, what are you trying to say?
In this world, there are no permanent secrets.
People will find out about what's going on with Ben sooner or later.
Instead of being led by the nose by others,
why don't you take the initiative to replace the main lead in Fashion Without Borders?
Change him? That's easier said than done.
This is not just a simple matter of replacement.
Do you know how much money I've invested in Ben?
From signing the contract to packaging him, I've spent at least $50,000,000 on him.
If I replace him, who will bear my losses?
Ben was the one who made the mistake and ruined his career.
Such an artiste like him won't last for long.
Ms. Shen, I'm afraid you've misunderstood.
I'm not saying this because there is anything wrong with Ben.
I have not and will not let anyone blackmail me.
The reason why I postponed the contract signing conference
is because I wanted reconsider my upcoming collaboration partners.
As of right now, I still have not decided on who to collaborate with.
Since you have said this, I also hope that you will consider carefully.
No matter what, I don't believe She'N is the best collaboration partner for you.
[Doubletree Hilton Hotel]
Good move. Good job taking into account the overall situation.
Teacher Huo, you're making fun of me again. You know I don't understand go.
You can improve your go skills through studying.
However, I'm most impressed by your temperament when playing go.
From your moves and opening, I can sense a positive energy.
This praiseworthiness is rare.
This was all taught to me by you.
One must do things with conscience.
Lately, is the investment for the movie not going smoothly?
Originally, we were almost done discussing.
However, an issue arose recently.
Look at this chess piece.
Look at this chess board with black and white pieces interlocking together.
My go stone, no matter where I put it,
could solve this problem.
However, it would bring about a new problem
Everything in this world is like this.
I believe you will use your wisdom to solve this problem.
You won't compromise.
What if the cost is really high?
Just to fill in the spot without any interruptions, you discarded the order?
What if it was... this way.
I understand.
Abandon the son to gain power. At the same, retreat for the sake of advancing.
This is what the principle is about.
From what you just told me, it seems that our previous analysis was correct.
Sun Peter took control of Ben's scandal
and then went to blackmail An Jinghui, right?
But from what I can tell, An Jinghui... is quite dissatisfied about being blackmailed by Sun Peter.
If it can happen once, then it can happen again.
An Jinghui is not stupid, which is why he's been dragging it out and did not sign the contract with She'N yet.
He's coming up with a countermeasure.
I was thinking that as well, which means we still have a chance.
You haven't eaten dinner yet, right?
How about you eat some here at my home?
Meanwhile, we can discuss
how to get An Jinghui to come back to us.
Sure.
We worked very hard and didn't imagine that, eventually,
Sun Peter took the empty spot.
Since Sun Peter wants Fashion Without Borders,
then just give it to him.
Because She'N paid the compensation,
they are short of funds now.
Once they take on this project, their power will turn around.
If you want to acquire them at that time, it'll be difficult.
Why do I suddenly...feel that your smile
appears to have some other meaning?
Did I miss out anything?
You're absolutely right.
Based on the current situation at hand,
we are indeed at a disadvantage.
But just like what you said,
She'N's account is not that rosy.
In the game of Go, there's a move called "Abandon the son to gain power".
It's also to say, give up the small benefits
to win the bigger prize and power in the future.
I'm seeing you in a new light.
I never thought such a modern female would be so knowledgeable in the theories of go.
How much would I need to do... in order to catch up to you?
Stop being sarcastic.
Let's think about how we can play this game of go well.
In order to play this game of go well, aren't we still missing one person?
It seems like you're not dumb.
Among all the kinds of people I have met,
I have never seen anyone who would pass up on money.
What is An Jinghui thinking?
Pretending to be so noble.
Someone who cares about his pride
would never be that easily blackmailed and obliging.
Then what should I do? Do I really need to video?
He's smart. He'll come to us sooner or later.
Director, An Jinghui is at the reception and would like to see him.
Hurry up and invite him in. Hurry up.
Okay.
See?
Director Sun, Mr. An is here.
Director Sun, we meet again.
I even went to the hotel to look for him.
No wonder I couldn't find him. He prefers coming here personally.
Please sit.
No need.
You kept saying that you are very interested in my movie, Fashion Without Borders.
If you still want to invest in it,
this is the contract. Please sign.
What's the hurry?
This is Mo Xu, our Fashion Design Director.
- It's nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.
We will entrust the designs in our movie to you then.
It's a compelling obligation.
Director An, you really work fast. You even brought the contract here.
Although when we first started, it wasn't that fast
but since we're partners now,
then we're on the same boat.
Of course.
I really like the way you work that fast.
[Sun Peter]
Ai yah.
Does this mean I've entered the entertainment circle?
Don't forget that fashion is without borders.
He really knows how to joke.
Director An, when the movie "Fashion Without Borders" is screening,
I will instruct my staff to hand in a viewer's comments of 50,000 words
Okay, Director Sun. Since we've signed the contract,
please don't forget what you've promised me.
I'm considered your investor now.
It won't benefit me if the main actor falls. Don't worry.
I hope so.
Okay. Then I'll be taking my leave.
Okay. Looking forward to our cooperation.
Take care.
Xiao Mo Mo, I can be convinced by you in anything else except this.
You are really incisive.
An Jinghui is exactly what I told you.
You're just not focused enough.
Yes.
We've gotten the contract.
I have exhausted myself for the past two days.
You signed the contract. What are you still worried about?
We did sign the contract,
but what about the funding?
An Jinghui only gave us 3 days.
The company's account is not that great now.
With this, are you still scared we can't make any money?
Next.
It's your turn to pay.
- Do you have a membership card? - No.
- Welcome. Do you have a membership card? - No.
Just now that girl was Ben's fan.
She was so engrossed by the magazine.
Looking at her, I'm irritated.
It's quite rare to find someone who doesn't like Ben nowadays.
My mom is even his fan.
The total is $50. How are you going to pay?
By credit card. Thank you.
Okay.
Please enter your password.
Sorry beauty, but it seems your credit card isn't working.
That's not possible. Please try again.
Sorry, it still won't work.
That's $50 in cash. Please come again.
Hello. Welcome. Do you have a membership card?
Hello, why does my credit card not work?
Ms. Hu, hello.
Your account ending in 7567 has a late payment of over 10 days.
As long as you hurry up repay the payment, then you can use it again.
Isn't mine a binding card?
There should be reoccurring payments every month.
I'm sorry, Ms. Hu, but I'm not too sure about this either.
Please check with your household.
- Okay then. Thank you. - Goodbye.
Mom, what are you doing? Why did it take you so long to pick up my call?
I'm busy now.
What are you busy doing?
- My card... - Please be more professional.
Daughter. No...I'm moving house now.
I'm hanging up. Talk to you later. Bye.
Wait...wait a second, mom. I...
- Director Shen, good morning. - Director Shen, good morning.
Good morning.
You're at work so early today.
What's wrong?
I was afraid you'd be in a bad mood so I wanted to be the first person to comfort you.
Bad mood?
Why?
Fashion Without Borders
is going to start filming soon. The news have been announced.
Do you think that such a matter would affect my mood?
Furthermore, there could be more to this matter in the future.
You have another plan?
Someone like Sun Peter who likes to do things behind one's back,
sooner or later, someone will handle him.
Okay. Since you're fine,
then I'll head out first.
I'm really leaving.
I'm really okay.
Vice President Shao, hello.
Come in.
Vice President Shao.
I3 activities have been revived. Here's the project document for the review and approval.
Because Fashion Without Borders stopped my I3.
What about now?
The movie has started filming.
Ellassay couldn't even beat She'N.
It's a business competition.
There's always some uncertain elements.
Moreover, reviving I3 was also Director Shen's decision.
That's the price she paid for it.
Why do you think she had to invest in making a movie?
She caused the entire company to be depressed and in sorrow.
Director Shen made this decision for the movie
to help develop and push the factory production for Ellassay.
And increase the ranking in the country and the profits of the company.
After all, An Jinghui is top in his industry.
Everyone could see that.
But what's the result?
Ellassay out.
I'm really beginning to doubt Director Shen's managing ability.
It seems like ever since she came back from France,
she's made a ton of messes. Even the board members
are becoming more and dissatisfied with her.
The board members do have some criticisms of Director Shen
but they still acknowledge her leadership and capability.
Approve?
If President Huo wasn't protecting her,
I'm afraid her position as CEO...
Director Shao, I always have faith that Director Shen will take Ellassay to great heights.
I know you have always been leaning towards her.
However, you have to be clear about the current situation.
Who is the person who is really doing good for this company?
Don't wait till when that time comes...
Thank you, Vice President Shao, for your reminder.
This matter is already in the past.
Don't think too much about this situation anymore.
Let's do a good job in the I3 project.
Speak. What tricks do you have up in your sleeve today.
French Style Fried Lamb Chops.
Country Vegetable Soup.
You are full of tricks every day.
This is what a good assistant should do.
You're very outstanding. Is that enough?
Then...can this dinner be exchanged for a question?
Say it.
You and Ellassay's Director Shen are good friends.
She'N signed the contract for Fashion Without Borders.
Why didn't you use Ben's scandal to deal a blow to She'N?
And let him start filming instead?
You should know that the situation with the media is not good now.
Furthermore, him cheating is just a hunch right now. We don't have any real evidence.
If this was exposed,
we will suffer the consequences instead.
You want real evidence, right?
This should count as real evidence.
Ben's wife is a shopaholic.
She goes shopping abroad multiple times a year.
As it turns out, every time she's abroad, Lucy comes to Shanghai.
One side shows the dates that Ben's wife went abroad.
The other side shows the dates that Lucy came to Shanghai. Also,
this 150 meter distance,
one is Ben's home and the other is Lucy's hotel.
This shouldn't count as a rumor anymore.
Okay. I understand.
- That's it? - Yes.
[Want to have a meal with me?]
[Text the address to me]
Hey, I've been explaining this to you for half a day and you're still not going to expose it?
Are you the boss or am I the boss?
Eat all this by yourself. I have a date.
Bye.
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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 ♫