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Thank you.

Mr. Xu, you're our platinum card member.

This is today's menu.

Okay, thank you.

Okay, thank you.

I'll take the Chinese cuisine
and a hot Americano.

-No sugar, no milk.
-Okay.

I'll take this.

-Jasmine tea.
-Thank you.

This is today's menu.

The New Energy Department
will start training next week.

All regional branches
will send representatives to Shanghai.

Chengdu is a stronghold of
the mid-west Chinese automotive market.

A lot of new energy automotive
development companies are in Chengdu.

I'm taking you with me this time

to get to know the colleagues there

and familiarize yourself
with the work soon.

You'll assist me in planning
the training back in Shanghai.

This will make it easier for you.

Yes, Mr. Xu.

I'll surely learn from you.

Relax.

-If you're tired, take a nap.
-Okay.

Mr. Xu, I'll set up the table for you.

I'll do it.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Mrs. Xu, your husband is so thoughtful.

-He's my boss.
-I'm sorry.

Thank you.

These are all five-star restaurants.

Don't miss out.

There are many snacks in Chengdu.

Try some when you have time.

You still have time to review them.

Didn't you say work is hectic?

You've touched down?

I was just worried about my boss.
Why did I get scolded?

I WAS JUST WORRIED ABOUT MY BOSS.
WHY DID I GET SCOLDED?

Okay, let's take a look

at Chengdu's Rayco Technology and Co.'s

integrated vehicle
DC charging station plan.

Please read the first page.

Chengdu's Rayco Technology and Co.

was established in 2003.

It's a new national
high-technology enterprise.

On November 3rd, 2017,

it was successfully listed on GEM.

-It focuses on power electronics research,
-Take a look.

development, and sales.

Targeting mid to high-end

DC power supply manufacturers.

Since 2011,

it has developed
the DC power supply module.

Mr. Xu.

I've long heard that
you're young and talented.

Seeing you today,

you do live up to your reputation.

The questions you asked earlier…

We found them really sharp.

We need time to process it.

One thing for sure,

we'll definitely find answers
that can satisfy all of us.

I'm sure we'll work well together.

Mr. Zhang.

I admire your company

for your sincerity in the cooperation.

And I'm sure
we'll work very well together.

Dinner is prepared.

-How about--
-It's fine.

I have dinner plans.

-We'll be in touch.
-Okay.

I'll make sure

to give you a satisfactory answer soon.

Mr. Xu, you have dinner plans.

Should I accompany you?

Of course.

I have a very important guest.

-You have to be present.
-Okay.

When you get home,
make sure to practice more.

Get ready to prepare
for the next calligraphy contest

in the University for Seniors.

Work hard!

We can do this!

-Thank you, Ms. Zhou.
-Thank you, Ms. Zhou.

Class dismissed.

This word is powerfully written.

It's okay. Look at mine.
I think it's pretty good.

-Let's eat together.
-Yes.

MOM, HAVE YOUR MEALS REGULARLY
AND MIND YOUR HEALTH.

ARE YOU STILL ANGRY AT ME?

Ms. Zhou.

Let's eat together.

No, thank you.

Thank you. Please go ahead.

Ms. Zhou has a daughter.

She might be eating
with her daughter's family.

Unlike us, our kids live abroad.

We're all alone.

I'm used to being alone.

At this age,

we go out ourselves to have fun.

We don't want to trouble them.

Besides, my daughter is busy.

Look at this.

This weekend,

she has a business trip to Chengdu.

Ms. Zhou.

Is this your daughter?

-She looks really good.
-Thank you.

She looks so familiar.

I feel like I've seen her before.

Do you know my daughter?

I'm sure I do.

But I can't remember.

She looks so familiar.

PEACH LOUNGE

Mr. Xu, where would you like to sit today?

You choose.

Anywhere is fine.

We'll take my favorite table.

Okay. Please follow me.

Mr. Xu, would you like
your food served now

or shall we serve it later?

-Now, please. Thank you.
-Okay.

Mr. Xu, don't you have an important guest?

My distinguished guest

is sitting right in front of me.

Thank you.

A little bit of champagne is fine, right?

Yes.

Thank you.

Since I came to Shanghai,

I've been working nonstop.

You've been a great help to me.

I really wanted to thank you.

Mr. Xu, you're too kind.

I learned a lot from working with you.

I should be the one thanking you.

I admire your competence at work.

During the meeting,

the note you gave me

pointed out all the issues.

I'm glad.

I was right about you.

Here's to you.

It's me who should make a toast to you.
I hope to learn more from you.

Thank you.

Take your time.

You're smart.

You learn really fast.

I believe that in time,

you can surely take charge.

Thank you.

Spicy tofu balls.

-Aren't you going to eat?
-Try it first.

This tofu is unique.

It doesn't taste like tofu, right?

It's molecular gastronomy.

Hello.

It has been a while.

Mr. Xu often says,

"You can never be tired
of eating fine food."

Louis is French.

He's a three-Michelin-starred chef.

It wasn't easy to bring him here.

I really like Chengdu.

The land flows with milk and honey.

But whenever I visited,

I couldn't find anything
that suits my taste.

That's why I tried so hard
to recruit Louis

to manage this restaurant.

Bon appétit.

He hopes you'll enjoy it.

It has a very special flavor. Delicious.

This is mashed potato with squid inkstone.

Honey fruit dumpling.

Candied fruit.

Ms. Zhou.

You used to be an English teacher
in high school?

Yes.

No wonder.

Teaching at the University for Seniors,

you're putting yourself to good use.

I'm the type that can't stay idle.

Ms. Zhou.

I remember now.

Hold on.

Take a look.

Is this your daughter?

Where did you get this video?

Ms. Zhou, please calm down.

This is what happened.

Last month,
my husband was going to buy a car.

We were going to survey the cars
at Zenpro Automotive.

Then my nephew sent me this video,

telling us not to go to Zenpro.

There's a problem there.

Many car owners were protesting

and a woman was splashed with cola.

Actually,

I have a presumptuous request.

Before I came to Shanghai,

I just broke up with my girlfriend.

Listen to me first.

The new energy project

will bring forth many parties
and gatherings.

Normally, you have to bring
a date to these events.

I can't turn them down.

I don't want to just find any date.

So I was thinking, if…

If you're willing,

at such events in the future,

will you

be my date

and attend them with me?

If it's for work, that's not a problem.

Thank you.

You've really helped me
by agreeing to this.

How about this?

From now on,
whenever you attend an event like this,

I'll pay for all your outfits
and accessories as such.

No--

There's no need to feel pressured.

Don't be embarrassed either.

This is what I should do.

-Mr. Xu--
-Also,

these things are nothing to me.

It's not a big deal.

Mr. Xu,

I've attended such events with you.

I have a rough idea
of how to dress up for them.

I can handle anything work-related.

As you wish.

I won't make things hard for you.

Tea or coffee?

Tea.

Working late at night.

It's really sad.

I WAS JUST WORRIED ABOUT MY BOSS.
WHY DID I GET SCOLDED?

Don't work too late.
No need to rush with the inventory.

We'll do it together
when I return tomorrow.

Ruoxin, which one of the shops

I recommended did you go to?

Were they good?

Are you trying to tempt me?

Hell on earth.

How did the checkup go today?

Didn't you say you're going to
accompany me once you're done with work?

I didn't expect today's work
to be so complicated.

Work kept coming when I was done.

It never ends.

Men are so trustworthy.

Don't be mad, honey.

A few years ago, you went off
to Antarctica with just one bag.

Do you really need me
for the pre-conception checkup?

It's pointless for me.
I'm not the one doing the checkup.

So

I'm the only one having a child?

What about raising the child?

Just because I went to Antarctica,

I deserve widowed parenting?

If you say so,

then I don't think we should have kids.

I don't want to sacrifice
myself and my freedom

for you and your mom's happiness.

Song Ziyan.

In the past few years,

did my mom stress you out
about having kids?

Yes.

Children are our responsibility.

But our roles can be different.

I'm the breadwinner, you're the homemaker.

Isn't that great?

I've been working my butt off for years

so you get to travel.

I kept silent even though you do nothing,
but goof around.

I'm proud to say that
no other husband can do what I did.

I did nothing?

I goof around?

Who was the one who said
that I can have all the fun?

Who told me to quit
and be a princess for life?

I said it and I did it.

But how old were you then?
How old are you now?

You don't want kids.

It will sacrifice your freedom.

Then tell me what do you want?

What do you want to do freely?

Or do you want to continue
to be isolated at home?

What do you mean?

Apart from having kids,

I can't do anything else?

If I don't have a child, I am worthless?

You said it yourself.

Zou Cheng!

Listen carefully!

Don't look down on me!

I'll go and get a job tomorrow.

Don't set yourself against me.

You worked at a bank for a few years.

But were you promoted to manager?

Let's say you got promoted to manager,

there are years of employment gap.

What would you say if they asked?

You went on a trip?

Who would take you seriously?

Don't talk to me anymore!

Mom.

Are you still in Chengdu?

I'm leaving for Shanghai
tomorrow afternoon.

Why didn't you tell me
about such a serious matter?

Am I nothing to you?

What are you talking about?

Stop pretending.

They splashed you with cola!

The video is all over the Internet.

Where did you see it?

Why?

My daughter was in trouble

and I'm the last person to know?

Don't cry, Mom.

It's not that I don't want to tell you.

I was afraid that if I did,
you'd get worried and anxious.

It's okay now.

When was that?

It was a long time ago.

Over a month ago.

Everything's okay now.

Why do you keep telling me you're okay?

I get it now.

Whenever you say you're fine,

you're actually not.

You lied to me.
You want me to be at ease, right?

Did you call the police?

Did they arrest that man?

What's with the attitude of your boss?

Mom.

I'm really okay now. I'm fine.

Don't worry.

Is it possible for you to get back
together with Xiaocui?

How can you get him
involved in everything?

I'm doing this for your sake!

If you have Xiaocui by your side now,
he'll protect you.

How could he let that happen?

Mom.

I broke up with Cui Lixin.

He's not even in our company anymore.

We haven't been in touch for a long time.

Don't think too much.

Get some rest.

I'm really okay. I'm fine now.

I have work to do. I'm hanging up.

You little bastard!

If anyone dares to mistreat my daughter,

I'll fight you!

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Hello, Ruoxin?

Are you sleeping?

I'm ready for bed.

What's wrong?

I want to get a job.

What do you think suits me better?

What's got you worked up?

When you got married,

you said you'll leave the workforce
and never work again?

I was young.

I found my boss annoying.

I only realize now

that having my husband as my boss

is the most annoying of all.

Did you fight with your husband again?

Are you really looking for a job?
So you're not having a baby?

Anyway, I'm just trying to get a job.

Listen.

It's not easy to find a job these days.

You'd better brace yourself.

Why are you saying that too?

I'm telling you the truth.

Back in the day,
your job at the bank is secure.

It'll be hard to find now.

All right, go to sleep.

-Get in. I'll take you home.
-It's okay, sir.

I already called a taxi.

I'm sorry.

You didn't even get to rest on weekends.

It's okay.

See you at work tomorrow.

I've been looking it up online.

There's really no job that suits me.

What do you think I should do?

Ms. Wang.

I'd like to ask if you still need
a salesperson at your winery?

I'm Ruoxin.

She's about my age.

She used to work at a bank.

But then she got married
and took a break for a few years.

Okay, Ms. Wang. I got it.

Thank you, Ms. Wang.

Let's grab a meal when you can.

Hello, Mr. Wang.

I'm Shen Ruoxin.

Do you still need salespeople?

An administrator or an office worker
is also okay.

Mom.

Come on in.

I'll leave them here and go.

That's not what I meant.

I know.

You're busy with work
and you don't have an appetite.

So I got you chicken porridge
from Zhending Chicken.

Some spring chicken.

Your favorite moon cake
from Guangming Cun.

Did you have dinner?

No, I just ordered some food.

You shouldn't always order takeout.

What if their food isn't healthy?

What if they used gutter oil?

Mom.

Isn't this also a takeout?

How is this a takeout?

This is a takeout
from Shanghai's century-old shop.

These are your favorites
since you were a kid.

Don't forget.

Back then, when you had a perfect score,

I only bought you two as a reward.

They're all my favorites.

Here, eat while it's hot.

Mom, how long did it take you

to line up for these moon cakes?

Two hours.

How many times have I told you?

You have bad legs.

They swell up if you stand for too long.

It takes two hours
to queue for these moon cakes.

I like them.

So I should drive there
and get them myself.

Aren't you busy?

Sit down. Let's eat together.

I ate some while I was out.

I came here today to ask you,

you told me over the phone

that Xiaocui left your company.

Is it true?

Yes.

He left.

But we broke up amicably.

Tell me.

Look at you…

Okay.

I won't say a word today.

If I do, both of us will be unhappy.

Eat up.

I'll get going.

Mom.

From now on,

no matter what happens,

you have to tell me.

Your mom is all you have now.

Do you understand?

Yes.

Hello, it's delivery for 1302.

Thank you.

Don't order takeout too often from now on.

All day long,

she's always having such rubbish food.

One last thing,

Mr. Xu is new here.

He doesn't know much about the company.

So all departments
must cooperate actively.

Don't just comply in appearance.

Mr. Xu.

Do you have anything else to add?

Thank you, Mr. Liu Pei.

Tomorrow will be a one-week run

for the New Energy Department's
vocational training.

It's a very important vocational training.

It's also part of our in-house training.

Apart from our own staff
in the Sales Department,

all other branches
will also send their representatives.

So our staff in the New Energy Department
will have to work harder.

Let's compile today's training content.

I'll do the final check.

As for the itinerary and arrangements
of the training…

-Ms. Shen?
-Yes.

You're in charge of that.

Yes, Mr. Xu.

Come in.

Liu Pei.

Have some coffee to freshen up.

I'll have tea.

Tea is good.

It's healthy.

What brings you here?

Here's the thing.

I think that Xu Minjie…

He held a press conference
and then an in-house training.

Now he's mass recruiting.

He's playing it big.

I heard something else too.

I heard that

he has reported to the headquarters

about adjusting
the organizational structure.

He's transferring some staff out

of our East China region
to the New Energy Department.

You're well-informed.

Xu Minjie has the chairman's support.

Now, he's coaxing the chairman

to focus on new energy cars.

He's definitely up to something.

But don't worry.

I've ploughed in
the East China region for 20 years.

He can't take advantage of me so easily.

That Xu Minjie

is just all talk when he bluffs.

In the end,

won't he have to prove himself
with sales figures?

Xu Minjie is a newcomer.

Firstly,

he needs to sort out personnel relations.

Secondly, he has to increase
the sales figures.

Who knows how long that will take?

The one who should be anxious

is him.

Not us.

You're right.

Liu Pei,

you've analyzed it so well.

That's very wise.

But there's one more thing.

I think it might be a problem.

I heard that he wants
to relocate Shen Ruoxin

to his department.

That Shen Ruoxin

has been with us for so many years.

Considering what has happened before,

I'm worried that she might…

Shen Ruoxin.

Thanks to your recommendation,

I managed to get a small job.

I just signed the contract.

That's great.

We should celebrate.

I'll treat you to a meal when I get paid.

-Ruoxin?
-Yes?

Aren't you going home?

Tomorrow is the training
for the New Energy Department.

I need to prepare some documents.

You should get going.

It's okay. I'll stay and work overtime.

Don't bother.

Mr. Xu will go through
the itinerary with me later.

There's nothing you can do.
You can head home first.

-Ruoxin.
-Mr. Xu.

From what you just sent me,

the blue color
isn't the official one that we use.

Is that so?

-Switch on the computer. I'll tell you.
-Okay.

Take a look.

Is it the wrong color?

Right?

This.

Ruoxin, Mr. Xu.

-If there's nothing else, I'll get going.
-Okay, go ahead.

The chair.

What about this?

-You have to look at this.
-Okay.

This.

That's right.

VOCATIONAL TRAINING AT 9 A.M.,
VERY IMPORTANT

You can do it!

Hello?

I'm sorry, Mr. Xu.

There's some traffic.

I'm afraid I might be late today.

I can postpone to 30 minutes tops.
Hurry up.

Okay.

QI XIAO

-Hello?
-Hello?

The tunnel at East Yan'an Road
is congested today. Where are you?

I'm now stuck at Puxi Intersection.

Hold on.

Did you see what I sent you?

This is the nearest parking lot.
Try to get there and wait for me.

I promise to get you to work on time.

Be careful.

HAIPU CENTER REAL ESTATE PARKING LOT

How did you know
there's a parking lot nearby?

Hop on first.

Thank you.

Here.

-Thank you. Let's go.
-Come on.

Sit tight.

Zenpro,

as the leader of this industry,

we've had years of experience

in terms of our customer base
and after-sales services.

Now, we can say this with pride.

In terms of new energy car
core technologies,

we have independent
intellectual property rights.

At the same time, we're acknowledged

by the market as well as the customers.

In regards to the new energy cars,

we must mention our subsidy policy.

The biggest distinction
in our subsidy policy

is the car's endurance and battery.

-Ruoxin.
-Different endurance

and different battery densities.

-Are you looking at him or the slide?
-Enjoy different levels

of subsidy policy.

This subsidy policy

not only can it lower

the consumption threshold
for new energy cars,

but it will also improve our technology
research and development.

-Ms. Shen, can I take a look?
-Okay.

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You did all this research?

Yes.

-Let's talk outside.
-Okay.

-Help me get my stuff.
-Okay.

I've been observing you.

In all sorts of conferences,

you always listen very carefully.

You even did your own research.

How is it?

What's your opinion

regarding the new energy?

Tell me about it.

I think the new energy
is actually quite interesting.

It is energy-saving
and environmentally friendly.

If it can be popularized,

it should be able to improve
the air quality in the city.

Think about it.

One day,

when you look up to the sky

you can see stars everywhere.

It will be just like when I was little.

Just thinking about it makes me happy.

Interesting idea.

It's unique.

All this time,

I've had you follow up on some work
related to the New Energy Department

and take a business trip.

I believe you must have learned a lot
regarding the new energy.

Our department is newly established
and we're short on staff.

I was thinking…

Would you like

to officially join our department?

Me?

You.

But still, I'm a rookie
when it comes to cars.

I majored in law.

I'm afraid that in your department,

I won't be of much help
and will trouble you instead.

Look at the tall buildings
across the street.

I'm sure that many people there

have jobs that
they didn't major in college.

In the workforce,

every one of us is a rookie.

Like I said,

the New Energy Department
has just been set up.

We're all new colleagues.

There are lots of matters
that we need to report back on.

We have to coordinate
with different departments.

We need a "lubricant."

What's best is that,

this "lubricant"

is smart enough
to learn about the new energy.

I think you're suitable.

No rush.

Let's start with supervision.

Slowly,

blend in with our team.

Mr. Xu.

Thank you for your trust in me.

But can you give me some time
to think it over?

Of course.

It's good to be cautious.

I'll wait for your answer.

I think you're suitable.

Let's start with supervision.

Slowly,

blend in with our team.

I'll wait for your answer.

You startled me!

What's on your mind?

Just now,

Mr. Xu asked us to join him
in the New Energy Department.

Did you agree to it?

No.

I said that I'll think it over.

Why are you so upset?

Didn't you say if we suck up to Mr. Xu,
we can stage a comeback?

By then,

you'll surely get a permanent position.

No.

Isn't our plan

to make use of Mr. Xu's authority
to return to the Legal Department?

Why are we joining
his New Energy Department?

In that case,

won't we be seeing him every day?

The Legal Department

is under Ruan Ye's watchful eye.

Recently,

he has been very cautious.

I can't find any loopholes anytime soon.

Mr. Liu is intimidated by Mr. Xu.

He's even more cautious now.

If we wish to rely on Mr. Xu
to make it back there,

it's unlikely to happen.

Actually, I think
being in the New Energy Department

is a good opportunity.

What can we do there?

We don't know anything about business.

That's not our professional field.
We can only do odd jobs there.

What's the difference from working
in the Administration Department?

Actually, I am interested
in new energy cars.

It's energy-saving,
environmentally friendly, and safe.

The future market will be huge.

That's my hunch.

In the future, this field will do great.

Is the business promising

or that guy?

What did you say?

Nothing.

Ruoxin.

I think, you've been
in the Legal Department for so many years

and you have a good foundation.

If you switch departments now,
it will be like starting all over again.

Think carefully.

It won't be good for your career.

What if Mr. Liu assigns you back
to the Legal Department? Right?

Hang in there.

Ms. Shen.

Mr. Liu wants to see you in his office.

Mr. Liu?

Could I be right?

Subtitle translation by: Carole Chen