Original subtitles

[Debit Queen]

[Episode 9]

It's alright. It's okay.

Cheer up.

Winning and losing are both part of life.

It's okay.

If you ask me,

it's all that Half-Immortal Liu's fault.

It's no darn use at all

to wear bright red or bright purple.

His prediction is completely off.

I'm screwed.

I'm screwed.

The allowance my father gave me for next month

is all gone.

I'm afraid

my father will break my leg.

It's okay, Wang.

I got you.

I just

won a small prize

with a little bit of money.

I'll lend it to you to help you get by.

I'll go back and get you more

if it's not enough.

Ping'er,

one can help those who are starving, but not those who are simply poor.

Besides,

your little money

is not enough for him to pay his debt, right?

I've finally come to a realization.

You can't

make money

by taking shortcuts.

We need to think of a proper business

and work together to make money.

Let's

discuss it later.

I'm going to buy some tasty food.

Ping'er. Ping'er.

Ping'er.

How could Liu Yeniang do this?

She even wants to charge us for storing something in her inn.

Yeah.

Fuding!

Young Madam?

You can go back to work.

Yes.

What's wrong?

What did you say about Liu Yeniang?

We just want to store some damp tea

in her inn,

and she's insisting on charging us for it.

Young Madam,

aren't you very close

to her?

Could you please help me...

Wait.

Then, can you still

use that batch of tea?

Of course not.

We're very particular about the tea

we use to make perfume.

Although we can still drink the tea

after it has dried,

it can't be used to make perfume.

Then, what are you going to do

with it?

That I don't know. You have to ask Young Master.

W-W-Where are you taking it?

To bring it to Young Master.

He hasn't eaten all day.

I'll send it to him.

Are you still working?

Young Master Xu, you must be tired.

Didn't you run away pretty quickly?

You still know to come back home?

So, I'm here to offer my sincere apologies

for this.

I made this dessert especially for you.

Try it.

I went shopping with you,

but you abandoned me and the things I bought for you

at the shop.

You think some snacks will make up for it?

Yes, I still have my jewelry and accessories.

What do you mean?

You want to sell them right after I buy them for you,

right?

No way.

It's the first time you have bought me jewelry.

I'll properly cherish them.

How can I sell them?

Try some.

Did you really make them yourself?

Isn't it good?

Isn't this the dessert that my maid made?

You can tell?

Then, I'll

make some for you later.

Make them now.

Tell me. What is it?

Nothing.

Fine, then I'm leaving.

No. Don't.

Wait, wait, wait!

Sell me

the batch of damp tea

stored at the Fulai Inn, please.

No.

Why?

Even if it's damp,

it can still be sold.

I can also give you money.

I can earn 50 taels

by selling it to others.

You can't match that price.

We are so close.

Could you give me a discount,

perhaps a friend's price?

How much do you want to pay?

Acting cute won't help.

Don't go.

This is all

the money I have.

How about this?

Give me the tea first.

I'll give you a cut after I sell it.

It's hard to sell.

Of course,

it's hard to sell it as damp tea leaves.

But I can definitely sell it for a good price

after I deal with it

with my magical touch.

Please sell it to me.

You really want it?

Let me think about it.

Please.

Sell it to me.

I know.

Young Master Xu, you are the best.

Please.

Alright.

Thank you. Thank you.

I've found

that you're becoming nicer and nicer.

Then be a good man all the way...

For free.

What?

I am giving it to you for free.

Are you stunned?

No.

I was so surprised

that I thought it was a bit of an anomaly.

You don't

have any tricks that you'll use on me later?

Just assume

I've lost my mind.

So, is he going to give it to me?

Se.

With this much tea,

are you sure it doesn't need to be sun-dried a little longer?

No need. The weather's been so good recently.

They were sun-dried all day yesterday

and are already completely dry.

So much tea,

and Young Master Xu

really gave it all to you for free?

Yeah.

He's quite generous this time.

I think so too.

This is not like him.

But since he gave it to me for free,

there's no way I'd refuse it.

I'm just afraid that he may have something up his sleeve,

waiting for me.

Don't overthink it.

I think

maybe Young Master Xu

wants to please you.

After all,

you two have helped each other

and done so many things.

You're right.

I also think he's a lot nicer

than he was before.

If he

continues to be so nice,

maybe

I'll consider being friends with him

after I leave his house.

Why are you sighing?

Some people

want to be friends with him

just because they get something from him.

Who knows

what will happen in the future?

Love

doesn't disappear;

it just transfers to others.

What are you talking about?

He and I are just

ordinary friends at best.

You and I

are much closer than mere friends.

How close?

Like sisters.

Se isn't home for dinner again.

What has she been doing lately?

A few days ago, Young Madam

cleaned out our kitchen

and brought a lot of tea.

She said that she was going to develop some new types of tea.

Tea?

What else can we do about it

besides drinking it?

It's the last batch of tea

that got damp in the inn.

She thought it was a shame to simply discard it.

So,

she is thinking of some new ideas to do with it

and selling it for some money.

I see.

My daughter-in-law is truly one of a kind.

Who else would

think about such things these days?

You have to help her when you have free time.

Pay more attention to her.

I understand what you mean, Mother.

I just think

it's not good for her growth

to do things for her.

I've also prepared a surprise for her.

She will like it.

You have a surprise for her?

Fine.

Quickly pack up this delicious food...

You...

send it to my daughter-in-law,

okay?

You two can eat in your room.

See?

What did I say?

My silly son has started to get it.

Old Madam, you have such keen insight.

Of course.

It's time for dinner.

What's wrong?

I feel dizzy.

Sit down first.

What happened?

Perhaps I've drunk too much tea.

I have spent the entire day

trying hundreds of recipes,

either boiling or brewing.

Now, even when I drink water,

I can taste tea in it.

Are you stupid?

You can get drunk on tea if you drink too much.

You're tea-drunk.

I can hold my liquor.

I thought

I could also hold the tea.

Wait a minute.

Come on. Drink this.

It's milk with honey.

It's for your tea hangover.

How do you feel?

Much better.

Haste makes waste.

It's not like you can develop a new product

in just a day or two.

I'll help you

when I finish my work.

Have a pot of milk with you

when you try new recipes.

Don't get yourself intoxicated by tea again.

Yes, sir.

You're so sloppy.

Don't forget to eat.

Thank you.

[Official Document]

Young Master, let me tell you.

I saw

something really funny that day,

really interesting.

Stop!

Father!

My Lord.

Come here. Come here.

Has my father found out

that I lost money?

No way.

Give me the gadget that makes Father happy.

What are you mumbling about over there?

What...

What's that you've got there?

This is the legendary

Scalp Soothing Massager.

It combines

ancient Japanese methods

with our thousand-year

acupuncture technique.

And I made it

with unique dark steel from Japan.

It specializes in treating headaches.

Come on.

Using it daily will make you feel as refreshed as a deity.

Stop! Stop!

This thing

looks like a murder weapon,

and it's supposed to make me feel as refreshed as a deity?

Do you think

I've lived for too long?

Dad,

you need to be open to trying new things.

Come on!

Stop!

My head hurts because

I'm trying to figure out how to catch the suspect

so that I can report to my leader...

I don't really have a head...

headache...

Magistrate Wang!

Go. Go.

Magistrate Wang?

Lord Wang.

Mr. Tao,

you came just in time.

Come on. Let's talk over there.

Come with me.

-Mr. Tao. -Let's go.

Is it really that bad?

What brings you here

today?

I've heard that the South is having a bad year.

There is an increasing number of refugees.

I'm thinking of

asking the Chamber of Commerce to make a charity donation

to donate some grains

and cloth

to help the government.

After all, with greater ability comes greater responsibility,

right?

That's all

I want to discuss with you.

Mr. Tao.

The citizens of Linchun City

can only live and work in peace

because of

some rich businessmen like you.

Don't worry.

I will definitely help you with it.

You flatter me.

It is our luck

to have

an official

like you.

You must deal with many important matters daily.

I just overheard

that you had to catch a thief.

Since when

do you have to care about such trivial matters?

Well, isn't that just a simple order

from the higher-ups?

As the local magistrate,

it is our duty.

But this case

involves delicate matters,

so we have been handling it discreetly.

Well, it's been so long,

and now they're asking us to find

a runaway maid.

Isn't this like looking for a needle in a haystack?

I

can't help you with that.

However,

I can help you

look for someone to draw a portrait

so you can put up notices.

Here.

You're grinding the tea so well.

You truly are from a family of perfume makers.

The tea powder is so fine.

Keep grinding.

You're not interested in shopping,

but you certainly know how to give orders.

This one.

Here.

This...

This is pepper.

I know.

Luodi gave it to me earlier.

He said that it could enhance the flavor.

Is it still tea with all this pepper?

It could be

a special combination.

Keep grinding.

Don't put too much into it.

Let me try it first.

How is it?

It's so spicy.

It's not good?

-Water. -I'll try it.

Get me some water.

Water.

Here.

Hurry.

Is it not good? Let me try.

Don't try to drink it!

I think that you better

keep making proper tea in the future.

No way.

The legendary farmer, Shennong, tasted hundreds of herbs.

Failure is the mom of success.

Even if it tastes bad,

I need to try it

to know how to improve it.

Your tongue will be ruined

before you create a new recipe.

What's wrong with your tongue?

What do you think?

It feels completely numb.

Why did you pour it into the tea?

To throw it away.

Wait.

How can I use the pepper

after you put it all in the tea powder?

My milk!

What should I do?

Stop drinking.

I haven't tried the version with milk yet.

It's not bad.

You try it.

It's really not bad.

Try it.

It is good.

It's just that the smell of pepper

is a bit overpowering, masking the taste of the tea.

Otherwise, it'll taste better.

We've made it.

Bosslady! Bosslady!

I'm here.

I've brought you something good.

What are these?

Aromatic Tea.

Aromatic Tea?

What kind of nonsense

is this?

Are you sure it's drinkable?

Of course, and it's so good.

So I brought you some

so that you could taste it for me.

You don't want me to taste it.

You're here to use my customers

as your guinea pigs.

Of course not.

I've asked many people to try it.

They all said it was delicious.

Even the picky Xu Zilu

said it was delicious.

Try it.

Da!

Come on!

Share these with the customers

and distribute them to everyone.

-It's free! -Okay.

Come on.

Try it.

Try it.

What's this taste?

I've never had it.

The tea is strong and rich in milk.

It's so good.

It's good, right?

This is the Aromatic Tea my best friend made.

It's complementary.

Everyone, drink more.

Okay.

Drink more.

It's good.

Bosslady, any more?

So, I can bring some back

for my children.

Yes.

This bottle of tea you're having is free.

It's 10 coins per bottle if you want more.

Ten coins per bottle.

Ten coins per bottle.

I'd like two more bottles.

I'd like five more.

I'd like three.

I'm counting it. There is plenty of it.

You clever girl.

You're good with numbers.

You've come to my shop to make money.

My dear sister.

I'm not here to earn money.

I just think

we can make money together.

How about this?

You can invest some money in my shop

and become a shareholder.

Let's make the business big

and expand it.

By then, you can just sit here and watch the money roll in.

Wouldn't that be great?

Your little mind

is always busy thinking

of ways to trick me, right?

If you don't invest now,

don't say later

that I didn't bring you along

when my store really starts making money.

Let me think about it.

One more bottle for me.

Young Master!

Thank you.

The Young Master brought

tea and dessert for everyone.

Thank you, Young Master.

Thank you, Young Master.

Come on.

I have a word with you.

Okay.

This way.

There's dessert for everyone.

It smells so good.

Yeah.

It's yours.

These days,

you sort out all the orders

from Furong City

for the past twelve months.

Young Master, are you in a hurry for this?

Because

the sachet business is good these days.

Many clients have placed orders.

So, we are currently very busy.

It's not that urgent.

However,

you have to do it quickly.

Yes, Young Master.

Is there any problem in the city?

No.

I'm just looking around.

I hope I'm just overthinking this.

Go on with your work.

Okay.

I heard

that you sold some

at Liu Yeniang's inn.

How is it?

It's a big hit.

Some customers

even requested a second drink after finishing the first.

Then, what do you think?

I'm considering selling some first at a stall

I'll set up tomorrow.

But I haven't decided

where to set up the stall yet.

There are already two tea shops

in East Market.

There are not many customers in the West Market.

So, the price can't be high.

I need to check the market tomorrow.

Have you ever thought about selling it in the shop?

For example, you might sell a bracelet

for only 30 coins

at a stall,

but in a shop, you could sell it for 100 coins.

The same goes for the Aromatic Tea.

I know what you mean.

But if I'm going to sell it in a shop,

I have to give the shop owner a share,

at least 40%.

What if it were your own shop?

Think about it.

A small stall won't last long.

You've put so much effort

into creating the Aromatic Tea recipe.

Surely you don't want it to be just a one-time thing, right?

You have a point.

But where can I

find a shop to rent?

I will discuss it with Ping'er.

You... keep an eye on the fire for me.

Thank you for your advice.

Well...

The Young Madam is really something.

She really

makes use of the wet tea.

Young Master,

why are you looking at the title deed?

She said she wanted to open a shop.

Could it be

that you want to give this title deed

to the Young Madam?

Young Master,

I think

that you should give the title deed

to Young Madam now.

In case

Young Madam's Aromatic Tea is sold out

and she hasn't had the title deed.

Then, you give it to her for me.

I can't do it.

This is a gift from you.

If you don't give it to the Young Madam yourself,

how will she know

that you like her?

Don't get me wrong.

I'm doing this

because she helped me last time with the pepper,

so I owe her a favor.

I'm just returning the favor.

You gave her tea first

and now you're giving her a shop.

Young Master, you're so generous.

Is there a problem with that?

Is there no problem with that?

Is there?

I'm just exploring this question.

Is there really no problem?

I'm telling you, it's absolutely delicious.

I want some too.

Mr. Xu.

You didn't go out today?

I'll leave you to it.

It is a title deed.

Young Master, did you forget?

The Young Madam is illiterate.

The title deed!

It's not my fault.

You didn't give her a hint!

I even know how to do it.

"Hello."

"I have a title deed for you."

"Do you want it?"

"Thank you, Young Master."

Everyone can...

Why are you blaming me?

I was just wondering why Ping'er

was so anxious and in a hurry

to ask me out for a meal.

Turns out that it was for you!

Young Master Wang,

are you

truly in such dire straits

that you can't even afford a meal

and have to

mooch off me?

Says who?

Ping'er is the one

treating me.

Ping'er is my girl.

What's the big deal about you buying me a meal?

We're friends.

No wonder Tao Meili calls you "Stingy Girl."

Then don't eat it.

No. No.

I was wrong, okay?

From now on,

I'll only move my mouth to eat.

You girls talk.

You still want my drumsticks?

Se,

I think

we should just set up a stall.

There are so many things to consider when opening a store.

Most importantly,

we don't know whether we will make money or not.

I think so too, actually.

But

I think Xu Zilu's words

make sense.

We can't run a stall

for the rest of our lives, can we?

We need to

make our business big and expand it.

So, we have to open a store.

But, come to think of it,

where can we find a shop to rent?

Shop?

Are you looking for a shop?

I have a shop,

but it's not located in a good place.

If it weren't for Xu Zilu,

I wouldn't have spent

my father's entire secret hoard

to buy a corner store.

That darn Xu Zilu!

Come on,

Young Master Wang.

We are friends. Have more.

You have a shop, right?

Lend it to me.

Think about it.

You are currently

in debt to the Bosslady, right?

You must be short on money.

Yeah.

Well, it's

not in use anywhere.

Well,

how much rent can you offer?

What rent?

Think about it.

You provide me with a shop,

and I'll use it to do business.

That makes us partners.

When my Aromatic Tea Shop

makes money,

I'll give you a share of the profits.

Isn't this much better than my paying you rent?

Yeah.

Why didn't I think of that?

How many dividends can you give me?

How much do you want?

50 percent

is a definite no-no.

I'll give you five percent at most.

Think about it.

You're just providing a shop.

I have to cover the costs, right?

I have to buy ingredients, don't I?

You're just sitting at home,

waiting for money to drop into your lap.

Is there really such a good thing?

The 5% it is.

Mr. Wang, you're straightforward.

I just like

doing business

with smart people like you.

Come on. Wish us happy cooperation.

Happy cooperation.

By the way,

my father has the title deed.

He's afraid that I would cause trouble with it,

so he hid it.

Then, stop eating.

Go back and find it.

Those of us who aim to achieve great things

can't be trapped by a bowl of noodles.

Hurry up. Go home and find it.

I'll be waiting for you. Go.

Hurry!

Mr. Wang

is quite gullible.

Ping'er.

How could you say that

about Mr. Wang?

It's not that he is a fool.

It's me

who is too smart.

Eat more.

Knowing my father's personality,

he must still be hiding

his secret stash here.

Found it.

Young Master,

I think you should just

give it to the Young Madam.

As men,

we can be more proactive,

right?

After all, the sooner you return her favor,

the sooner you'll be even with her.

That makes sense.

That's right.

I'll go by myself.

Some of them have crosses on them.

Look, it's open after being peeled like this.

It's peeled like this.

Isn't this Mr. Xu?

What are you doing in my house?

Do you want some chestnuts?

Wang Zhujue brought them.

No need.

Ling Se,

I have good news for you.

Yes, I also have good news

to tell you.

The advice you gave me yesterday

made perfect sense to me.

So, I've decided

to open a shop

with Wang Zhujue.

What?

See?

This is the shop I bought

because you set me up.

All thanks to Ling Se.

Now, I have a way to pay my debt.

We're all brothers. Don't mention it.

We plan to open

a new-style tea shop.

What do you think?

Pretty good.

Ling Se,

how about we go check out the shop tomorrow?

Yes.

Deal.

Three, two, one.

You guys talk.

Why did he leave?

I still have something to ask him.

That's how he is.

Ignore him.

With your skills,

you'll make money without him.

You're right.

Young Master,

why are you back so soon?

You didn't fail to give her the deed again, did you?

No.

Why did you get the title deed back,

Young Master?

Wang Zhujue gave her a shop.

It saves me trouble.

It must be

the Young Madam's loss

to miss your shop.

But Young Master,

Wang Zhujue has helped

the Young Madam several times.

Aren't you worried about that?

Why should I?

What does it have to do with me?

As the saying goes, "The early bird catches the worm."

Think about it.

Why does he

come to see the Young Madam every day?

Enough.

Young Master!

Young Master.

How is it?

I've checked the ledger

you asked me to.

I don't see any problems.

Got it.

Then,

is there anything else I should do?

You go...

and do the last thing

that I've told you to do.

Yes.

We'll find out tomorrow

if there's anything wrong with the shipment.

Good morning.

Let's go shopping.

Why do you always ask me to go shopping

when I've got something to do?

I really can't make it today.

Next time.

I'll go shopping with you until you're sick of it next time,

okay?

I'll buy you anything you want.

Jewelry or rare delicacies.

I'll buy you anything.

But I really

have something important to do.

I need to check out Wang Zhujue's shop.

Is he really that important to you?

You think about it again.

No, no.

I can't think about it anymore.

I can't help going shopping with you if I continue to think about it.

[Xu Mansion]

Didn't I tell you

that I can't go shopping with you?

Yes.

Then...

Then why are you following me?

You go about your business. Don't mind me.

What does it say? I don't know.

Young Master!

Young Master!

We got news from Manager Wan.

He went to Wanhua House.

Let's go.

Is he alone?

Yes.

Manager Wan said that he was alone.

He should be making a move.

He took the bait.

Let's split up and flank him.

This time, we must catch him red-handed.

Okay.

I said, "Split up."

What darn map

did Wang Zhujue give me?

I can't make any sense of it.

Why is Xu Zilu

everywhere?

Xu Zilu!

Who has been stalking you?

What are you shushing for?

Who stalked you?

I'm on serious business.

What business?

Isn't that one of the staff members

from your perfume shop?

Why is he here?

He...

You'll find out later.

Didn't you say

we shouldn't meet unless it's important?

Young Master Xu has begun to suspect

that there's something wrong with this ledger.

How is that possible?

These accounts

have been clearly done.

Let me see.

This...

Oh no!

What's wrong?

We've been set up.

There's no problem with the accounts.

Then...

Let's get out of here now.

Where are you going?

Mr. Fuding,

you are all here.

Misunderstanding. It's a misunderstanding.

It's all a misunderstanding.

Let's talk about it when we see the Young Master.

Take them down!

Wait!

I have something to say.

Don't hit my face!

Stop!

-He ran away! -Don't move.

Stop!

-Stop! -Stop!