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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, therefore confusing. ♫
[ Return the World to You ]
[ Episode 2 ]
Are their conditions much better than ours? If you have some further thoughts,
we can still discuss them.
Catherine, excuse me for bothering you.
Hello.
Ms. Shen, I'm honored to meet you again.
You know each other?
Let me properly introduce myself.
I am Lazy's CEO, Lu Zhun
CEO Lu.
Looks like you've known me for a while.
You're outstanding. It's hard not to know you.
That night at the masquerade ball,
the one dancing with me... was you.
Who doesn't wear a mask in this world?
Then that must mean you have more masks.
Most of the time, we deliberately choose a path of retreat,
just so we can find our own selves a moment in time.
I do not know if my explanation is accurate.
I've already read Ms. Shen's proposal.
It really is quite sincere. However, compared to mine,
I'm afraid what will be harder for you to reject is this (contract).
But you're thinking of breaking apart my company.
Not only that, but I also want to close your warehouse,
sell a number of your storefronts, change your business practices, and economize your staff.
But what will you do? You should know that
my original intention was for our partnership to get better as time progressed.
It doesn't matter what price Ms. Shen offers,
my infrastructure is 10% better.
You must know that she is just trying to appeal to your emotions.
But how much more must you fork out for those emotions? Is it worth it?
Believe in me. I won't let you down.
Miss Shen, remember you still owe me a dinner.
Goodbye.
Ms. Catherine, you just heard CEO Lu's plan. [ Commercial Prospectus ]
I believe that you can't bear to allow Desir to have such an ending.
I can guarantee that once Ellassay acquires Desir
we will continue Desir's legacy.
I hope you will consider this offer once more.
I would like to, for the sake of my dreams,
but can we win?
Lazy's offer is already very tempting.
Even if I choose to be on your side right now, once the other shareholders' shares exceed ours,
Desir will become his.
Boss Lu. Please wait.
What do you want?
Tell me what it is that you want.
I don't understand what you are trying to say.
Don't you want to fight me for Desir?
Whatever condition you propose, as long as you let go, tell me and I'll definitely agree to it.
CEO Shen are you ordering me? Or are you negotiating?
Don't forget you still owe me a dinner.
Fine. To show my sincerity, lunch is on me.
This one
- and that one. - Alright. I'll take the menu now, please.
Thank you.
So Ms. Shen, what did you want to speak to me about?
Sell the shares to me. I'll pay you 30% more for what they're worth.
I didn't hear you. What did you say?
An extra 30% profit. You are quite overbearing indeed.
Why should I agree to your conditions?
Because you don't even need Desir.
Desir's only value lies in its few storefronts.
Considering your status now, all of that is not important.
You're fighting me on this is because you don't want us to enter the European market.
But we will find a way to enter.
It's just a matter of time.
China's market is large and has many resources. Why must you come to Europe?
Is it because you wish to gift yourself a Western suit? (Acquire a Western branch of business)
Other than gaining recognition as a foreign brand, it is not necessarily a good thing.
Thank you.
Be careful, this is hot.
There was a furniture store once.
They registered a shell company in a foreign country.
They shipped furniture out and brought it back to China and called it imported.
In the end, the travesty got exposed because of quality issues. That's why Ms Shen, if I may advise you,
learn from what history can teach us about the present.
Paris is the world's fashion capital.
It has gathered together the world's most advanced designs, innovative ideas, and excellent staff members.
Although we are a Chinese brand,
we already occupy a position in the global fashion industry.
Our recent Ellassay fashion show in Paris is evidence of that.
It's not that we are coming to Europe,
it's Paris that also needs China's blood and inspiration.
This is an inevitable trend of the times.
I am giving you such a huge pile of money just to retreat from these fifteen storefronts.
You can use this money to do other things. Why must you gain an enemy?
Celine
Excuse me while I take a call.
Hello? Hello, boss.
Yes, I've found out.
The one going against us for Desir is Lazy.
Their boss is called Lu Zhun.
I know. I'm having lunch with him right now.
Listen to me, go contact Benjamin.
We must get his stock no matter what.
Okay, I'll go right now.
Sorry about that.
Mr. Lu, what do you think about my suggestion?
I don't want to talk about that right now.
I don't want to disrespect my food.
Ms. Shen, what is your favorite restaurant in Paris?
Sure, it's my honor.
Sorry to bother you Mr. Benjamin.
May we speak together for a moment?
Let's not waste time. I think you already know
that there is a new player already.
But I remember that we talked about it with you, right?
Yeah, like you said, it's all in the past.
But...
Madam, sir, here is the dessert you ordered.
You can have mine too.
No, thank you, I don't like sweets.
Pity.
Sorry.
Hello?
I understand.
Mr. Lu, can we talk about work now?
Oh... of course.
Where were we just now? I've got it.
It's like this...
If you want to buy me out, I can only say, I am sorry.
I suggest you keep your money. We'll see each again in the industry.
So, no matter what,
your purpose is to stop us from establishing our brand in France.
I know that Lazy will soon try to break into the women's fashion industry.
Are you really that scared of Ellassay?
Why did you have to mention 'scared'?
What do you think?
That is completely nonexistent.
Only those on equal ground have the qualifications to battle with each other.
Whether or not Ellassay can successfully get into the European or Parisian market,
only time will tell.
Out of goodwill, I'll give you a suggestion.
Let me propose the same offer to you.
I will also give you a 30% premium.
No, it should be 31%, a tiny bit more,
in order to demonstrate my sincerity.
Let me buy your shares.
Boss Lu, if you really think our company
does not have the qualifications to be a comparable opponent for your company, Lazy,
then why are you so nervous?
Why do you have to obstruct Ellassay's entry into Paris?
Bill, please.
It doesn't matter if we're friends or enemies in the future. I will definitely not let you pay for this meal.
Thank you.
You promised me dinner, but this is lunch.
Doesn't matter if it's dinner or lunch, I want to tell you
that the time Ellassay beats Lazy comes,
I will reserve a seat for Mr. Lu at our celebratory feast.
Not only do I appreciate your beauty, I also appreciate your confidence. Please remember that
my offer to you is only valid for 24 hours. Once this time passes,
your shares will not hold their value for me anymore.
You've not recovered from your cold yet, right? Let me prepare some cold medicine for you. You'll be alright once you're warm.
Thank you.
Also, these are all of Lazy's activities in the last two years.
I've already looked through them, there are no problems.
[Lazy's activity report]
Don't give yourself so much stress.
You've already done very well for your first time in managing an overseas business acquisition.
I know what you want to say.
I won't give up that easily.
We actually do not have any guarantee of winning.
Coming to France to fight such a battle with this opponent,
to venture onto someone else's homecourt,
you don't need to be so hard on yourself. We can always wait.
Can we afford to wait? People in fashion circles are the world's most often forgotten people.
Do you think we'll succeed this time?
If we do, what about six months from now?
A year from now? Who will remember this one show?
How much time and accumulation of works
will lead to results like today?
If we don't keep up, this show
can only be considered a shooting star.
Do you really not believe in me?
This has nothing to do with belief.
I've already waited five years for this.
I understand your feelings and your thinking.
But the Board will not allow you to waste their money in this kind of mud pit.
Mr. Huo called me today. He is not happy.
He is calling for a Board meeting the day after tomorrow. If there is no progress by then
Mr. Huo advises you to accept Lazy's deal and use the profits gained
as a show of our accountability to the Board.
Accepting that deal means admitting defeat.
How can we face ourselves?
Use this.
Thank you.
I want to stay here for a while.
Fine, but I still want to say,
no matter what you decide, I will support you.
I know.
The breeze is strong at night, make sure to rest early.
Go back to Shanghai right now.
For a photo, come here, please.
Mister, for a photo, come here please.
Madam, please, a photo.
Come with me.
Why did you bring me here in such a rush?
What are you up to?
Mr. Lu, you are overthinking.
If it's got anything to do with Desir, I say let's forget about it.
Catherine is currently waiting for me, in order to sign the agreement.
Sorry, I have to go.
Wait a moment. I want to use Yonglan's trademark rights to make an exchange with you. [ Yonglan - lazy. A similar conflicting Chinese brand to Lazy.]
[Copyright Transfer Agreement]
I think you will accept this.
Why are you so sure that I will accept?
Because you have been legally trying to acquire Yonglan for so long.
You are now appealing after having lost the first trial.
Why would you put so much effort into it if you didn't want it?
Actually, you could have discussed things nicely with them right from the start
and wouldn't have had to let it drag on until it got into this awkward situation.
They didn't intentionally plagiarize your logo, it was only a coincidence.
Entering the Chinese market is very important to you.
But since you insisted on going to court, the other party could only hold in their anger and play with you to the end.
I really want to know, how did you get this done?
[ Yonglan Company, Zhejiang, China ]
Hao Liu!
Why are you here? Where's Yien?
She's in France, being busy with a business acquisition.
She is the one who asked to come back to see you.
How about it? Can you give your trademark rights to us?
Honestly speaking, this lawsuit is making me tired.
If it were anyone else, I would definitely never agree.
But this matter concerns Yien.
Fine, you can have them.
Trust me. I promise you that they will have to compensate you ten times the amount you've lost.
Now, you have what I want in your hands and I have what you want in my hands.
Neither of us will lose anything on this transaction.
Ms. Shen, I really respect you.
You were able to find out Lazy's background in such a short amount of time.
But I'm afraid that you've overestimated yourself.
These Yonglan's trademark rights are actually not very important to me.
Therefore, it also isn't worth that much money. Thank you.
I'm very happy to see you all here today.
It is also my pleasure to host everyone.
Today, I would like to make use of this opportunity to officially announce
that Ellassay has successfully acquired Desir.
How is that possible?
Boss, did Ellassay succeed?
That is to say, from now on Desir will
exist with an entirely new look.
Let us wait in anticipation and see.
May I ask Director Lu, wasn't Lazy supposed to acquire Desir?
Why is it suddenly now going to Ellassay?
Lazy and Desir are both French brands,
but Desir had always sought change and innovation.
That's why we have chosen China's brand, Ellassay.
We anticipate that our partnership together will create a new spark.
The trademark of Lazy is actually not very important to me.
Therefore it is also not worth that much money.
Thank you.
Michael Jordan and the "Jordan" brand fought for over ten years.
Adidas and Adivon fought for eight years.
How many years are you prepared to fight with Yonglan? Five years? Ten years?
It does not matter when it comes to me. Without Desir,
Ellassya will still be able to bring their designs to Paris. But what about you?
Are you willing to wait? Is Lazy willing to wait?
Just like you said, the Chinese market is big.
You should have a better understanding of this situation.
This feeling is very strange.
I have a feeling that we will become good friends in the future.
If Desire is really that important to you, then fine
I'll gift Desir to you.
Director Lu, Ellassay is the one who gave you this gift.
Alright. Thank you.
It looks like Lu Zhun really has a strong backing.
Not only is he the CEO of Lazy, but he also owns a huge winery.
Us beating out Lazy is amazing.
We probably won't have the chance to interact with one another in the future, right?
Are you scared already? He's just another competitor.
Boss, why don't you rest? You've been busy all day.
I'll wake you when we get there.
In less than 72 hours, the acquisition of a French company by our Chinese parent company,
will indirectly lead to the loss of 200 jobs. Do you think I will be able fall asleep?
Why would 200 people become unemployed?
The purpose for us to go Marseilles is
was to absolve the credit guarantee with Smith.
Once the guarantee is absolved, the bank will withdraw the loan.
When Smith runs out of money, he'll have to declare bankruptcy.
The 200 employees in his factory will then lose their jobs.
But why must we absolve the guarantee?
Before we acquired Desir, this guarantee had already been in place for seven years
and nothing major has happened so far.
That is because nothing must go wrong with Desir's 15 storefronts. You needn't bother with this matter anymore.
Once we arrive in Marseille, I will personally go to the B&S factory.
Sorry to bother you.
I want to speak to Ms. Shen.
Of course, it's related to business. Would you be willing to switch seats?
What a coincidence.
Masked man, don't tell me it's a coincidence again.
Masked man?
Wow, you've already thought of the opening line for me.
You've improved.
Didn't you say it was about work?
What do you want?
Pretty good shot.
Why are you still bearing grudges? Let's move on.
Also, didn't I give it to you already?
What do you mean you gave it to me?
It was originally mine.
In addition, you weren't even a little bit soft-hearted.
If I was too generous and soft-hearted toward you, that would show I looked down on you.
Going all out is showing you the utmost respect.
Then why are you going to Marseille?
I.. came looking for you.
That's the truth.
Are you done with your business-related discussion? Can you go back to your seat now?
Fine.
Looks like your assistant is really tired after running around with you.
Are you that heartless that you want me to wake her up?
Ladies and Gentlemen, this plane from Paris going to Marseille is about to take off.
Make sure your seat tray is put back and your seat is upright.
Also, please open the window shades.
Please fasten your seat belts.
[ Marseille, France ]
[ Intercontinental Hotel ]
Hello, welcome. Over there, please.
Hello, welcome.
Hello and welcome ladies.
Hello.
Thank you.
Ms. Shen, it's a pleasure to have you here again.
We've reserved Room 520 for you, like last time.
The one with a view over the old town. Here you are.
Have a great day, Ms. Shen. [Shen ]
[ Intercontinental Hotel ]
[ #520 ]
♫ Only looking ahead, forgetting to look around. ♫
♫ Are you weary yet? ♫
♫ Have you any anxieties? ♫
♫ 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. ♫
♫ making up for the wasted time. ♫
♫ That inevitable evasion, brought us winding complications. ♫
♫ Your future life , rugged or happy, ♫
♫ I will be there. ♫
This is the room I especially requested, #520. [T/N: 520 - sounds like I love you in Chinese.]
I love you.
♫ Only looking ahead, forgetting to look around. ♫
♫ Are you weary yet? ♫
♫ Have you any anxieties? ♫
♫ 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. ♫
♫ That inevitable evasion, brought us winding complications. ♫
♫ At this moment, listen to me, for your future happiness, ♫
♫ I will be there. ♫
♫ At this moment, listen to me, for your future happiness, ♫
♫ I will be there. ♫
You came back from Shanghai so quickly.
Why didn't you rest?
How can I not worry with you here all alone?
You should have properly rested. I can manage here.
If the Boss doesn't take a break. I don't dare to relax either.
Let's go.
Go.
This place.
[ B & S Joaillier (Jeweler) ]
- Hello. - Hello.
Hello.
Hello, Miss, what may I do for you?
Can you introduce me to the jewelry you have here?
Of course, our handmade jewelry
already has a history of more than 50 years.
In the area of design and mounting,
we use the most traditional craftsmanship.
I can very proudly say that we are one of the few...
old French businesses with such technical ability.
- Please have some water. - Thank you.
Here you are sir.
- Okay. Thank you. - Okay.
No problem.
I am Shen Yien from Ellassay.
I am also the new CEO of Desir.
I came today to especially meet with Mr. Smith.
[ Shen Yien, CEO, Ellassay ]
Shen Yien, that's you?
I'm sorry, but Mr. Smith doesn't want to see you.
Also, I won't see you.
Madam, I think you are being very impolite right now.
Sir, please don't waste any more of your time here.
I will repeat myself once more. Mr. Smith will not see you.
Please leave. Please go outside.
Madam, we came with sincerity to see Mr. Smith.
No, sir. He doesn't have time to see you!
I already told you! Let me repeat!
Stop wasting your time here, please!
Madam, please calm down.
- No, I won't calm down! - Calm down.
I've already told you he doesn't have time to see you!
Please leave!
Hey! Who let you come in here?
How are you? I am Shen Yien from Ellassay.
I am also the new CEO of Desir.
I just thought of a great necklace design.
You are...
Mr. Smith, I am Shen Yien from Ellassay.
Hello.
Alright then, come with me.
Mr. Smith, I believe you already know about me acquiring Desir.
As the current CEO of Desir,
I plan to withdraw the credit guarantee for B&S.
Have you considered
what consequences your decision will bring?
I know. I will send people to assist you with the aftermath.
Help us? How?
Look around you. Take a look.
Some of these people have worked here for over 30 years.
Do you understand? They are not your average workers!
They are artisans in their specialty.
They are artisians! Your decision,
because of your decision, they will lose everything!
Please calm down. I guarantee you that
we can give you the fairest and best compensation.
Fine, fine.
Come.
Look.
Look at them! Look!
Look at him.
To make the best gem piece, he sacrificed an eye. But that is his job
and he is the best employee.
Look at these people, they all need to take care of another person.
This person's wife is pregnant!
Look... Who shall I fire?
Who should I get rid of?
You choose. Him? Her? Him?
Or all of them?
You want to discuss it! All right, let's discuss.
Please calm down.
I'm fine.
Mr. Smith, I know that right now you can't accept this,
but I hope you can understand our decision.
As for what you just described as the situations of your employees,
All I can say is, I am very sorry.
Let's go.
Ms. Shen, have you ever had an emotional experience that is engraved in one's bones and heart?
If you have a conscience at all, please give me one more chance.
I beg you.
Please, can you rethink your decision?
I hate you! You bad woman!
It's your fault we will lose our jobs!
What am I going to do now?!
You are a bad woman!
Hard-hearted woman, I hate you!
I hate you!
You are a bad woman!
Scumbag!
[ 5 years before ]
[ Summer of 2011 ]
Here, this "s" represents me
and this leaf represents "y".
They are the the first initials of our last names.
Do you think this is pretty? [ SRY / SY ]
You like it?
Of course.
- You don't want to buy me something like-- - Where did you buy this jewelry from?
Where does this come from?
Over there, at the bellflower bar.
[ Bellflower Bar ]
- See you tomorrow! Bye! Bye! ...company! - See you tomorrow.
Oh dear! Honey, watch your step. Wait, wait. Here, yes that's good.
- Come on, come, I'll help you. - Okay.
- Look at how beautiful Marseille is! - Oh, Marseille!
Wonderful!
- What? - Don't you trust me?
- Yes, I trust you. - Do you trust me? - Yes, I do.
Come on, get on.
- No, but, oh... - Get on.
Come on, let's go!
They are really adorable.
They each know the other is drunk and yet he still carries her like that.
Not afraid they might fall. Either they are crazy or this is true love.
Miss, is this your first time here?
[ Bellflower Bar ]
Please enter.
[ Bellflower Bar ]
I think that the bellflower design on your bar is very pretty.
Does it have any meaning?
Bellflowers symbolize... eternal waiting.
Only one true love in a lifetime.
You seem to know a lot about bellflowers.
Why did you use the bellflower as your logo?
My friend designed this logo.
I liked it a lot so I used it.
May I ask if your friend's last name is Ye?
I think it is.
Actually, I am not that familiar with him.
Five years ago, he came here to drink often.
He also asked me to tailor-make a ring for him.
At that time, he gave a precious blue flame diamond.
That diamond was so pretty, even I got excited from looking at it.
Then what?
Later...
Later after the ring was made, he never appeared again.
He said that there's a heart under the diamond,
that represents true love.
He wanted to propose with this ring.
May I see that ring?
Seeing that you're so curious,
could you be that girl?
But regrettably, three months ago, someone took the ring.
Who took it?
Chinese. About my height.
I didn't pay attention to any other characteristics.
Is there anything else? Please think about it more for me.
I can't think of anything else.
Wait a second.
Maybe this will be valuable to you.
[ Summer of 2011 ]
This is so pretty. Did you design this for me?
Yes.
Do you like it?
Are you proposing to me?
Marry me?
Thanks.
Timing and subtitles brought to you by The Cursed Lovers @ Viki
♫ Only walking ahead, forgetting to look around. ♫
♫ Are you weary yet? ♫
♫ Have you any anxieties? ♫
♫ 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 most bumpy road, steered to taste life’s happiness and suffering. ♫
♫ I 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. ♫