Original subtitles

(My Boss)

(Episode 9: I care for her as a boss, not romantically.)

Wu Jun, cheers.

Cheers.

Yao Yao caused you trouble.

As her elder sister, I apologize to you on her behalf.

No.

Not at all. Don't be sorry.

Let me tell you. This matter wasn't Cheng Yao's fault at all.

She's just too naive,

She is too kind, so she was tricked.

She always reports good news but not bad news.

I can't do anything to help her.

It's okay.

You have me.

You can rest assured.

Cheng Yao is my subordinate.

I will certainly assist her in resolving this issue

and comforting her emotions.

Thank you.

Cheng Xi.

Do you want to come to Junheng & Co?

Think about it. If you come to Junheng & Co,

you can stay with Cheng Yao every day.

She will be more at ease at work.

She will certainly have a smoother journey in her legal career.

It's in her best interest if I don't join Junheng & Co.

Why?

Letting people in the industry know that she is my sister

is not a good thing.

It's all because of that Deng Ming.

You can rest assured.

I will definitely avenge you and restore your reputation.

I don't want to mention anything about him now.

My days are peaceful.

And, if the old matters are brought up again,

it will definitely involve Cheng Yao.

You can't let go of him so easily.

I don't want to waste any more of my time

being emotionally entangled because of him.

For me, he is in the past and is a stranger.

Cheng Xi.

Let's have a drink.

Glad you can think this way.

I'll bottom up.

Of course, I'm also afraid that you can't beat him.

I can't beat him?

Me?

I have someone to support me.

Can't Qian Heng beat him either?

Actually, we can wait for Yao Yao to become better.

She will definitely avenge me.

Okay, let's wait for Cheng Yao.

Let's dig in. The food served in this restaurant is very delicious.

Okay.

(Deng Ming: Cheng Xi, are you all right?)

What's wrong?

That stranger.

Is it delicious?

It's really delicious.

It's tender.

Eat more.

As you can see, your stupid dog is starting to tear the house apart again.

You can tell from its eyes.

It's feeling guilty.

Boss, you can even communicate with dogs through their eyes now.

Its eyes are so stupidly obvious.

I can't ignore them.

Wei Zhen Tian.

You are a genius now.

You can even peel the bananas by yourself.

Do you think I'm not busy enough at the law firm?

So, you want to give me more work at home.

I cook for you every day and let you eat extra.

You have no conscience at all.

All right, stop talking nonsense.

Hurry up and clean up.

(I made her clock in for work, )

(asked her to shred paper for two days)

(and do the cleaning for two days.)

(It seems she's even more resistant and unhappy now.)

(I didn't expect)

(someone would actually agree with the saying)

("three treasures in being busy.")

(I thought it was a joke and everyone could tell it was sarcastic.)

(I suddenly feel the poster is so foolishly cute.)

(What to do?)

(A foolishly cute boss and a poor subordinate.)

(I'm rooting for this couple.)

(No one is curious?)

(Why is a male boss so caring about his female subordinate?)

(Besides love, I can't think of any other explanation.)

You...

Will your mood affect your work?

Most of the time it won't.

Sometimes, it will.

It will then.

It can't be all that.

Change clothes now and go for a night's run.

Now?

For every extra kilometer you run, a day is deducted from probation.

I'm waiting for you downstairs.

Boss!

Slow down.

I can't do it. No.

I can't do it.

I really can't.

Can I take a break?

No.

We've been running for 10 minutes already.

Only 10 minutes.

You do night runs. I don't do night runs.

When I was in college, I almost failed physical education.

Your PE grades were so bad. How did you graduate from college?

Does it matter?

Why don't you let me go back to shredding paper?

I like shredding paper.

So, did running for a while make you feel better?

My mood has been all right.

Of course, it's before the run.

Sometimes, you don't have to force yourself.

When people encounter setbacks,

they need some time to get out of it.

You don't have to hide in your room and cry secretly.

Secretly crying in the room?

Do you mean two days ago when I was watching a drama?

- Watching a drama? - Yeah.

So, you heard me crying and thought I was sad and upset.

So, you let me shred papers and run at night

to help me relieve stress?

Boss, I didn't expect you to be so cute.

Nope.

Nothing, then. Just keep running.

Boss, wait a bit more. Rest a bit more.

Rest a bit more, please. I really can't run anymore.

Boss, I haven't finished destressing yet.

But, your actions have been really useful to me.

But, there's still one small step left.

Wait a bit more and you'll see the result.

What result?

Good question.

You'll know soon.

Magic will happen soon.

Boss, nice?

Boring.

Bai Xing Meng's case

really put me down.

But I believe this will pass.

The wound will also be healed one day.

Thank you, boss.

I'm moved.

You don't have to thank me. A bad mood will affect your work.

I don't want to be affected.

Can you give me another chance?

Let me participate in this case again.

I want to make up for this mistake.

I'll not make the same mistake again.

I'm yours after all.

You have to protect me.

Your eyes don't look right.

Eyes don't look right?

Your eyes look wrong.

How do they look wrong?

Your eyes...

They look too much like Wei Zhen Tian's.

I feel uneasy when I look at them.

I'm being honest with you here, yet you said I look like a dog.

I'm going home.

Mom, don't worry.

It's not a major surgery.

And, you have the best doctor.

Everything is going to be good.

Xi.

It's good that you came to see me.

To be honest,

you haven't come to see me in so long.

I thought

you and Ming had a fight.

Mom.

Why do you always think too much?

Xi and I are fine.

Mom, I cooked some mung bean soup for you.

Let me pour you some.

Xi, you're so thoughtful.

Right. Drink the soup she cooked.

She really knows how to take care of people. Really.

Don't worry, Mom.

Take care.

That's for sure.

Right, Xi?

- Sorry. - What's wrong with you?

It's okay. Xi didn't mean it.

I'll just wipe it off in a bit.

Mom, let me pour you some more.

Mung bean soup.

It detoxes

and eliminates all toxins from the body.

Then, you can be healthy.

Okay. Thanks.

Mom, just listen to Xi.

Xi takes your illness seriously.

She even looks for folk remedies.

Xi, why are you in such a hurry to go?

Let's have a meal together.

- No, I have something to do. - No.

I've already booked the restaurant.

I've even prepared the porridge in advance.

There's no audience here. Stop acting.

How long have we been divorced?

What are you doing here?

Cheng Xi, no. I'm not acting.

Yes, we are divorced now.

But, can't I still care about you?

Besides, it was you who wanted to leave in the first place. Not me.

Of course, garbage should be thrown away.

Would you leave it at home to rot and stink?

No. Fine.

Cheng Xi, I understand.

Fine.

I know you have some misunderstandings about me.

But can I explain it to you?

First of all,

it was her initiative, not mine.

Secondly, all my motives were for the good of us both.

She promised to give us a lot of benefits.

The support of the Law Association and a lot of cases.

These are things we couldn't acquire despite 10 years of hard work.

Right. In the end, I sacrificed a bit.

But, I think the reward was worth it.

Fine. Let's not talk about the past, okay?

Xi,

I want to tell you how I'm feeling right now.

Cheng Xi.

I think I understand.

I feel like you're in my heart.

Really.

Especially when I'm alone, my heart...

I'm fine.

I'm fine.

Let me put it this way.

If you agree to remarry, I can divorce for you.

Deng Ming.

Your acting skills have gotten rusty.

Go home and practice.

Too much?

Xi, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to.

Yeah, it was a bit too much.

Cheng Xi, it's nothing special.

As for Cheng Yao's cyberbullying case, I've taken care of it.

I've reported all that needed to be reported.

You don't have to worry too much.

Thank you. Really, thank you so much.

No problem.

No need to be too polite.

But, if you really want to thank me, you can show it too.

How about you treat me to a meal?

This weekend,

come to the Crystal Hotel to find me.

Okay. Wait for me.

I'll be there on time.

Okay.

No problem. All right, then that's it.

Okay, bye.

Hotel...

It's a hotel again.

I can't forget this time, right?

I can't drink because it makes me forget.

(What floor are you on? I'm in the lobby.)

(First floor, kitchen.)

Look out.

Make way.

Young lady, you're quite good at cutting.

- Not bad, right? - Not bad.

You are pretty and efficient.

It looks like you're a hard worker.

- Cheng Xi. - You're quite capable.

Cheng Xi.

What are you doing?

Peeling potatoes.

You're a lawyer.

Why are you peeling potatoes in the kitchen?

Is there something you need? Tell me if you need help.

I'll help you out.

You misunderstood. Let me introduce you.

This is my client, Madam Zhong.

She usually works in the kitchen of this hotel.

She needs to peel these potatoes within a certain time

or else she'll lose her wages.

So, I came to help her out

while doing a consultation on her case.

Doing consultation on her case. All right.

Hello, Madam Zhong. I'm Wu, a friend of Lawyer Cheng.

- Hello, Wu. - Hello.

I'll help you peel the potatoes.

Just in time, I'm free too.

You guys chat. I'll help you peel.

- Come. Give me. - That's not appropriate.

It's okay. Give it to me.

I'm an expert at peeling potatoes.

Wu is really nice.

Much better than my ungrateful son.

If he had a conscience,

I wouldn't be doing hard labor in my 60s.

Wu, I'm very grateful for your help in peeling the potatoes.

But, don't peel too thickly.

Just peel off a thin layer of skin.

Don't be too wasteful.

We older folks don't like to waste.

If you peel it like this, my boss will criticize me. Understand?

I can't afford to lose this job.

- If my boss... - Madam Zhong.

Does your son keep in touch with you?

He forgot his mother after he got married.

And, he even wanted to cut off ties with me. I wasted 30 years raising him.

Wu, stop for a moment.

Look. You peeled the potatoes so badly.

The potato skin is still stuck on it.

That won't do. You can't do it like this.

Look at you.

Well dressed but you can't even peel potatoes properly.

If you are like this,

when you get married one day, your wife will suffer.

Madam Zhong, this won't do either.

No wonder your son ran away. You are too controlling.

What did you say?

Madam Zhong.

I believe I understand all your demands.

I'll take care of contacting your son.

I'll definitely give you a satisfactory answer. Is that okay?

Raising a son is not as good as raising a daughter who is considerate.

Your suit is dirty again.

Do you want to take it off for me?

I'll take it back and get it washed for you.

No need. I have plenty of clothes.

I'll treat you an orange.

It's from Madam Zhong's own garden. She said it's very sweet.

I'll peel one for you.

Oh, yes. You called, saying you were looking for me.

What is it?

That night...

Well,

we

Had...

It's actually nothing big. It's just...

Do you have time?

How about we find a nearby coffee shop and sit for a while?

Not now.

I have to meet a client in a bit.

Why don't we go out for dinner some other day?

Sure. Okay.

Try this one.

It's really sweet.

Really? Okay.

I usually don't eat oranges

because I'm really afraid of them being sour.

Let me try one.

How is it? Not too sour?

Such a sweet orange.

It's so sweet. You can keep it for yourself.

No, I said I'm giving it to you.

- Come on. - No need.

Here you go.

The photo looks great.

It's such a waste that I'm a lawyer.

You saw them coming out of the hotel with your own eyes?

Yeah. I saw them clearly.

Uncle, even though I'm sitting in the car,

I can definitely take a clear shot.

Look at the details I captured.

Look how happy they are smiling.

You can tell from these photos that they have a great relationship.

Uncle, are you okay?

I'm fine.

Your aunt has started a new life.

We should part on good terms.

I should bless her.

It's okay, you go.

- Then, I'll go first. - Go.

Cheng Xi.

Your second love came quickly.

Qian, I have something to discuss with you.

- I just happen to have something to ask you. - Say it.

Do you have any cases that are simple and have quick payments?

You must be crazy to think I'd give you such a great deal.

- Then, leave. - No, you have to help me.

Otherwise, I won't have any hope.

No worries.

Mrs. Zhang, Mrs. Li, Mrs. Zhao, and Mrs. Chen

will give you hope.

They are here looking for you again?

Since they couldn't find you, they had to come to me.

You are so capable.

In front of this group of wealthy ladies,

I can only be your backup.

If your complaint rate wasn't high when handling cases,

I wouldn't have to keep them in check.

Stop. If you don't have anything important, you should leave.

No, you haven't heard what I want to discuss with you.

Sit first.

It's important.

After three days and three nights of hard thinking,

I finally figured out how to get Cheng Xi into Junheng & Co.

Isn't Cheng Xi doing legal aid now?

We follow whatever she is doing.

She does legal aid.

Junheng & Co will open up a channel for legal aid.

Isn't that a done deal?

This will help us in getting the Golden Scale Award.

Wu, I'm warning you not to try to use emotional tactics at work.

Emotional tactics at work are my forte.

Those cases that bring in money are your forte.

Lawyer Qian. Then, I want to ask you.

Aren't you looking for simple cases now just to help Cheng Xiao,

in turn helping me indirectly?

Thanks. Think about it.

Cheng Yao, this is a legal aid case sent down by the Legal Aid Center.

Can you help me with it?

I'm really too busy lately.

Of course, no problem.

I was just worried I didn't have any cases.

- I'll help you. - Cheng Yao, you're so kind.

Wang Lu, you sure know how to boss people around.

Doing legal aid is the duty of every lawyer.

Don't bully Cheng Yao. Take it back.

It's okay.

Lawyer Wu.

Cheng Yao.

From now on, don't take on such troublesome cases.

Also, everyone has been feeling quite hard-pressed lately, right?

I can't bear to see you like that.

So, if anyone has a legal aid case in the future,

give it to me.

I'll help everyone settle it. Okay?

Okay, thank you, Lawyer Wu.

Thank you so much, Lawyer Wu.

Lawyer Wu, don't move.

It looks like there's a halo above your head.

All right, stop being so loquacious.

I want you all to work diligently

and increase the efficiency by the end of the year.

So, everyone, remember that.

Thank you, Lawyer Wu.

But, I want to do it.

Please enjoy.

Thanks.

Drink.

You said you have something important about your dad to tell me.

What is it?

If you apologize to me for avoiding me before,

then I'll forgive you.

Don't go.

I learned it from an idol drama.

If you don't like it, I'll change my style.

Actually, I've noticed my dad has been in a good mood recently.

I don't know what great thing he's experiencing.

So, I'm asking you.

You should ask your dad yourself.

He's been really busy lately.

When he's free, he'll call you.

Actually, I haven't seen him for a long time.

And,

he is so cold to me.

But,

my communication with my client is confidential.

I can't tell you.

Understood.

Can you stay with me for a little while?

Just a little while.

- The cake here is really delicious. I just asked... - Dong Min.

If there's nothing else, I'll leave first.

Qian Heng.

Are you really not considering me at all?

Are you still mad because I went to find Cheng Yao that day?

It's my fault. I was mad that day.

I can apologize to her.

And,

can you look at me again?

I'm actually quite good-looking.

I'm really, really, really fond of you.

- Not less than her. - Dong Min.

You're still young.

At your age, you shouldn't treat love as the only thing in life.

You should focus on improving yourself to make

some breakthroughs in terms of studies and career.

Sorry.

Bao Rui.

Summarize Dong Shan's cases and place them in my office.

I'll need them soon.

Come in.

Boss, are you looking for me?

Do you have a new case for me?

I'm ready anytime.

What's in your hand? It's so fancy.

This is my notebook.

Don't be fooled by its fancy look. It has many functions.

This is for pens. This is for recording pens.

And, this one can be used for categorization.

The underachieving student has a lot of stationery.

Here.

Take it back and have a look.

Is it really a new case?

- Don't you want it? - I do want it!

Boss, this time I will definitely work hard.

The court session is held next week.

The court session is held next week? So soon?

Will I have enough time to prepare?

You don't need to prepare anything.

This is Dong Shan's divorce case.

His demands have already been communicated to the law firm.

Dong Shan?

Isn't he Dong Min's father?

Yes.

Dong Shan proposed divorce because of his illness

and is willing to compensate his ex-wife according to the law.

He doesn't mind giving a little extra money.

He doesn't mind about the money.

It sounds quite simple.

Boss, don't worry.

This time, I will definitely work hard to not let you down.

Cheng Yao, there are no so-called easy or hard cases.

Sometimes, the key to determining the outcome is hidden in the details.

If you don't want to disappoint me,

remember your own words.

The mistakes of the last case must not be repeated.

For this case, if any problems arise, you can leave.

Understood.

What are you waiting for?

Hurry up and call the client

to arrange a pre-litigation communication.

Right away.

You and my daughter are about the same age.

Dong Min?

I don't even know where she is now.

My divorce has had a great impact on her.

I only had her after marrying her mother for a long time.

So, we have indeed been spoiling her.

As a result, she can't accept anything

she can't control.

Oh, yeah.

Lawyer Qian asked me to meet you to discuss the litigation plan.

This is the joint assets of you and your wife.

This is the proportion that will be divided.

You have been very thorough.

There are some items that I can't even remember.

But, you have organized them all.

This is what we should do.

Take a look. Do you need to add anything?

No, it's perfect.

I was even considering

that I have no objections if I could allocate more to Wen Xiu.

My only request now is to get divorced quickly.

The sooner the better.

Mr. Dong,

are you hiding something?

Don't worry. Everything we talked about today will be kept confidential.

I recently went to the hospital.

The doctor said I had a serious gastric ulcer

and a tendency toward cancer.

This kind of thing can't be kept a secret for long.

Once the board of directors finds out, they will definitely push me aside.

I'm divorcing Wen Xiu in order to protect

her assets in the company.

You are really considerate toward her.

Your relationship must be good, right?

But, if your wife finds out that you are already sick,

she might not agree to the divorce.

Wen Xiu and I have been through thick and thin for decades.

She has suffered a lot with me.

I don't know how much time I have left to live.

So, I want to do my best

to pave the way for them

so they can have a stable life.

So, are you determined to divorce?

This is the only way I can think of.

Lawyer Cheng.

Do you young people think

that only passionate love is the "eternal god"?

When you reach my age, you might find out

that to love someone

means to be responsible for her for life,

no matter if you are by her side or not.

Cheng Yao, you're back.

Met Dong Shan?

Yes.

But, I still feel something is off.

Why do you say so?

He said it was because his gastric ulcer had a tendency to become cancerous

so he chose to divorce.

But even if there is this tendency, it can still be controlled, right?

And,

gastric ulcer can be cured, right?

Yes.

Gastric ulcer?

We can't understand the thoughts of the wealthy.

It might not look like a severe illness to us,

but wealthy people value their lives.

It's a big thing for them.

Don't be "once bitten, twice shy".

Dong Shan is our boss's client.

His case is "certified" as safe. No problem.

Lawyer Cheng.

Do you young people think

that only passionate love is the "eternal god"?

When you reach my age,

you might find out that to love someone

means to be responsible for her for life,

no matter if you're by her side or not.

Cheng Yao. Do you want to drink milk tea?

Tan Ying said this jasmine tea is the YYDS.

No thanks.

Buy two get one today.

I really not drinking.

Then, I'll drink three.

YYDS?

The eternal god?

Isn't that an internet slang used by young people?

How would people of Dong Shan's age know?

(Cheng Yao.)

(There aren't so-called easy or hard cases.)

(Sometimes, the key to determining the outcome is hidden in the details.)

(Dong Shan's other properties are all in the city center's golden area)

(with great potential for appreciation.)

(But, this detached villa is in such a remote suburb)

(with inconvenient transportation and not much chance for appreciation.)

(Could it be that...)

Mr. Dong.

Lawyer Cheng, sit.

Lawyer Cheng, you sit first.

I'll go get you a cup of tea.

Haven't I told you before?

Now that you're carrying a baby.

If there's anything you need to do,

just leave it to me or the housekeeper.

You don't need to move.

It's okay. I can do it.

Sit.

Sit.

Sorry, Mr. Dong.

I didn't mean to intrude on your privacy.

As your lawyer,

I need to have a more comprehensive understanding of your marital status.

I'm really sorry.

Since you already saw it, I won't hide anything from you.

Actually, Wen Xiu and I are still in a good relationship.

But with all that happened,

considering her temper,

she definitely won't forgive me.

So, this marriage will eventually end.

Do you guys need to communicate about it?

How do we communicate?

If we communicate well, why do we need you?

We seek your assistance to ensure an amicable parting.

Understood.

Well, this is your choice. We have no right to interfere.

As your lawyer,

we need to assess all possible scenarios before the court hearing.

Well, you know that there are many factors to consider in a divorce.

If one of the parties is not willing to divorce,

and there are no serious issues like drug use or gambling,

the judge may deny the divorce at the first hearing

if they determine the marriage has not broken down.

Once such a ruling is made, and without any new situation,

the case can only be filed in court again after six months.

Mr. Dong.

I need to know your most real thoughts

so that I can come up with a better plan for you.

If you want to reconcile with your wife, we will work for it.

No.

Don't do it.

Of course. If you are determined to divorce,

the strategy will be different.

As your lawyer, you can trust me.

Then, I'll just tell you straight.

Son.

The baby that Mei is carrying is my son.

I've spent decades wishing upon the stars for the son I've longed for.

I can finally make it up to my ancestors.

I won't let the roots be broken in my hands.

My dad is now 89 years old

and his health isn't good.

I want to give him a surprise

and comfort him after the birth of my son.

So, I must leave this marriage.

I know

you might look down on me

but I really don't have any feelings for Wen Xiu anymore.

I'm not a heartless person.

After decades of mutual support,

I knew I should repay her kindness.

But repaying her kindness isn't love, right?

I thought I could just live like this for the rest of my life.

Now, I have plenty of money

and my body is still quite healthy.

I could just keep living our days peacefully.

It wasn't until I met Mei

that I realized days can be lived in such an exciting way.

I'm 58 this year,

but when I'm with Mei, I feel at least 20 years younger.

Mei is my sunshine.

So, no matter what,

even if I have all my assets taken away upon divorce,

I have to give them a warm home

before the baby is born.

Have all your assets taken away upon divorce?

Does Mei agree?

Mei, are you okay?

I'm fine. I just broke a cup.

I'll just call the housekeeper to take care of it.

Mei is the kindest girl I've ever met.

When we first got together,

she didn't even know what I did for a living.

That's how we've been...

So, she isn't with me because she wants my money.

Besides, even if I have all my assets taken away upon divorce,

I can still start a business again.

I've done it before.

I, Dong Shan,

will definitely be supported by Mei.

I understand.

We'll try our best to get a divorce from Ms. Jiang as soon as possible.

Of course.

At the same time, we also need to negotiate with Ms. Jiang

to reach an agreement on an assets division plan that satisfies her.

Then, we'll have to rely on you, Lawyer Cheng.

- Come in. - Boss.

As a lawyer, don't show your emotions.

You're right, boss.

Boss. I found out that there's something wrong with Dong Shan's case.

He wants to get a divorce not because he's sick

but that he has a mistress and even has a child.

That's why he's in a hurry to get divorced.