Original subtitles

"To My Shore"

What's with you tonight?

You don't usually get that worked up with me.

Where does it hurt?

Nowhere.

I'm gonna step out for a smoke.

Deputy Director Wang.

Hey, keep it up, you hear me?

Good drinker, too.

President Fan,

looks like you haven't had your fill.

Come on...

let me keep you company.

Bet you didn't know...

when we set up the branch,

the location was my idea.

Some colleague wanted India...

said their meds were great.

Know what I told him?

I said...

“You only ever used that ‘Indian magic oil, ' huh?”

Come on, another toast.

How's it taste this time...

still like rouge?

Not bad...

kind of intoxicating.

Still over half a pack.

Take it. Savor it...

you might end up liking it.

Without the matches, the cigarette

really does feel like it's missing something.

Uncle You,

I got you a present.

A present?

Did I forget an anniversary?

Here—have some water.

If you'd forgotten our anniversary

and still wanted a gift from me,

I'd have to tie you up and keep you as my present.

Come here.

Wait...

This serum is amazing.

Last time I had a shoot the next morning

and my skin was a mess...

this totally saved me.

So I bought one for you, too.

It's pricey,

but seriously perfect.

If it's pricey,

keep it for yourself.

It's not like I need to be on camera.

I got paid for a painting model gig a few months back...

Three hours made me

what I usually get for a month of magazine shoots in Hua country.

You don't like it? That's not it.

You're wondering if I posed nude, aren't you?

I figured…

you'd use your own judgment.

Can't you just ask me straight up?

Keeping it bottled and guessing all the time...

doesn't that tire you out?

I just didn't want you to...

feel embarrassed?

Even if I had done it,

you'd be worrying about my feelings,

not getting jealous, right?

Zhen-zhen,

I think I should respect you and your choices.

So…

you didn't?

Of course not.

I wouldn't strip for a few lousy bucks.

I was wrapped up tight from head to toe,

sitting there for three hours.

Three hours?

Must've been tiring.

Not really...

he just wouldn't open a window.

It was so stuffy.

“He”?

Your employer?

…Yeah.

Zhen-zhen,

you're beautiful in my painting…

Zhen-zhen…

Zhen-zhen…

Lu Zhen!

Huh… oh—right, my employer.

Anything new from your out-of-town gigs lately?

Work has been smooth.

But,

some of the fellow Hua people who came to Thailand before me

kept bossing me around.

I ignored them,

so they teamed up to make things hard.

I'll have to see them at tomorrow's celebration party.

Ugh—I really don't want to see those faces.

Zhen-zhen,

I dragged you to Thailand

and you had to restart your career here.

I'm sorry you've had to put up with this.

I'm not feeling bad at all...

I chose this.

It's not even some grand “career.”

Petty people are everywhere.

It's fine.

The important thing is being with you.

Then don't force yourself.

If you don't want to go to the party, skip it.

Now,

how can we cheer our Zhen-zhen up?

I was pretty happy just now.

Then… as you wish.

(Episode 2)

Yolanda really goes hard...

drinks like she never cares her health.

Her?

She's gotta bankroll her precious “phoenix man,” after all.

Anyone singing?

Come on, join in.

Oh right,

the guy dating a so-called “phoenix man” is right here.

Lu Zhen,

you still dating that… what's-his-name… “Director”?

He gives you ten grand a month to spend?

You...

Heat it in the microwave before eating.

Also,

Zhen-zhen...

if you go to the party,

take this card.

You know the PIN.

No point arguing with these people.

I should be calm and composed—like Shulang.

Yeah, I'm dating...

and it's going great.

I'm a grown man with two hands and two feet.

Why would I spend someone else's money?

More like no one's spending on you.

Exactly...

probably even paying out of pocket.

We just think you could do better.

Find another one, right?

Right?

Sorry...

something came up. I'm heading out.

Oh, so you've got time to “contact resources,”

but not to hang with friends? That's so transactional.

Lu Zhen,

we agreed...

whoever leaves first pays the bill.

When did we agree to that?

When we walked in.

Don't tell me you can't pay and you're playing dumb.

Spent all your cash raising that phoenix man?

Don't go too far.

Careful.

Mr. Fan.

Yolanda walks out

and comes back with a total hunk.

Look closer...

the watch is a limited edition.

I met this lady in the hall...

she said her friends were in this room.

Folks,

I didn't walk into the wrong place, did I?

No, no—this is it.

Thanks so much.

Zhen-zhen...

what a coincidence.

You're here too.

Mr. Fan.

What a coincidence.

Hand her to me...

I'll call her friends to get her.

Been a while since I've seen Zhen-zhen.

Oh, you're Lu Zhen's friend...

chat away,

I'll take Yolanda.

Having fun with your friends?

Who is this?

Yeah,

but I'm leaving now.

Mr. Fan,

let's talk outside.

Since fate brought me

to Zhen-zhen's door,

how could I leave without buying a round

for your friends?

Waiter...

put the whole tab for this room on me,

and bring three more sets of the 5A.

Mr. Fan...

Be good.

Ooh, landed himself a new sugar daddy?

Didn't see that coming...

Lu Zhen's got moves.

I'm Fan Xiao...

probably a few years older than you,

so call me Brother Fan.

I'm especially happy

to run into Zhen-zhen again.

His friends are my friends.

A small token...

hope you all have fun.

Thanks, Brother Fan.

Thanks, Brother Fan! Brother Fan's generous!

Our Zhen-zhen's straight forward...

not like those scheming types.

If he does something wrong,

I hope you'll cut him some slack.

Don't worry, Brother Fan...

we'll take good care of him.

Handsome and generous...

Zhen-zhen's lucky

to have a friend like you.

Come on, bottoms up.

Cheers, everyone.

Cheers!

Cheers!

Mr. Fan—cheers.

Zhen-zhen.

You're still here, Mr. Fan?

Thanks for tonight...

you didn't have to spend like that.

They're… not really my friends.

I know. You know?

The second I walked in,

you were strutting like a little rooster...

I had a feeling something went down.

Weren't you the last one to notice me?

Just putting on a show...

adds drama.

Careful.

Buying the booze was to slap their faces.

No one gets to bully my Zhen-zhen.

Do I need to make myself scarce?

It's fine.

Hello...

Zhen-zhen,

where are you?

Party over?

Almost.

I'm with a friend.

I'm still working late...

can't pick you up.

Mosquito...

got it for you.

Zhen-zhen?

Zhen-zhen?

The guy on the phone sounded… anxious.

Hello...

I'm fine—don't worry.

Just a bug buzzed me.

I'm hanging up. Bye.

And that was…?

Mr. Fan...

thanks for tonight.

I'll pay you back for the drinks,

but it'll take some time.

Also, the guy on the phone—that was my…

Lu Zhen—still here?

Brother Fan,

you paid so quickly

and now you're leaving me drunk and unattended?

Is that so?

My bad, then.

You were saying—who was on the phone?

Oh...

it was... family.

Family, huh?

They sure care about you.

Brother Fan I'm drunk...

how you gonna make it up to us?

Name it.

I'm dizzy.

Why don't you take me home?

I'm homophobic...

so keep your distance.

But,

Zhen-zhen's the only exception.

Mr. Fan.

My ride's here,

Thanks again...

I'm off. See you.

Hello?

…Right now?

Downstairs at our building?

Got it...

I'm coming.

President Fan...

what brings you here this late?

Heard everyone's working overtime

on my business plan.

I felt bad...

so I brought milk tea

to treat the team.

This one's yours.

Thanks for the thought.

I'll take the rest up,

but I'll pass...

I don't like sweet drinks.

This shop's famous...

won't you try a sip?

Sorry... President Fan...

one sec,

I need to take this call.

Zhen-zhen loves Uncle You so much.

You home?

Yep.

Just walked in.

Uncle You,

I really, really love you.

That's the fifth time since you got in the cab.

Did you drink too much?

Tired of me already?

When I was chasing you, I said it even more

and you didn't mind.

Are you in a meeting—can't talk?

No.

I just don't want you feeling sick if you overdid it.

I feel fine...

I just suddenly missed you.

Okay, I won't keep you from work.

Take care.

Sleep early...

good night.

I put so much work into getting these,

and got snubbed.

President Fan...

lend me a stick of “Rouge.”

Hooked already?

Not hooked...

I just rushed down

and forgot mine.

And that cup? I got it with all the add-ons.

Guess my flattery missed the mark...

and still can't buy a smile from Director You.

How could I accept such flattery from you?

Vecause you're my only friend

in this city.

And my only fun.

Can I chalk that up to…

poor wording?

Any time I say the wrong thing,

treat it like that.

You're my only friend...

but I'm not your only.

If you can't say it right, then don't say it.

You're missing the mark.

Did I hear that right...

Director You actually swore?

Where's your “gentle, modest, frugal, yielding”

code of conduct?

If you know all that

and still mangle my words,

I'll curse, yeah.

It's not a hallucination.

And thanks for the treats on behalf of the team...

hand them over;

I'm heading up.

I was very clear:

you're my only one...

I'm not yours.

See?

It's late

and people are still pinging you to chat.

Different relationships...

can't compare.

What's so different?

That's my partner.

How do you compare that?

Oh—your girlfriend, huh?

Yeah, can't compete with that.

He's not...

He isn't...

I'm good at spotting my own kind.

Working this late...

aren't you worried your girlfriend will get lonely

and be swept away?

Or are you

that confident

no one can steal her?

If it can be stolen,

the foundation was bad to begin with.

I've got work...

I'm heading up.

And the treats?

They're from you to the team...

it's better if you bring them up yourself.

It shows sincerity.

Shit.

Bohai's leadership catches on fast...

already putting You Shulang on the project team.

Time to put the company on ice.

When You Shulang comes begging,

I'll refuse to invest.

Wonder if by then

his standing will tank?

(in Thai: The higher he's lifted, the harder he falls.)

Come to think of it,

I've kept the project—and him—dangling for over a month.

He hasn't reached out either.

President Fan?

President Fan?

Mr. Huang...

sorry.

You were saying Changling Pharma's juggling research

and revenue...

I thought

it's not easy.

We're the secondary industry

under Changling University in Hua country.

There's state support,

but it's a drop in the bucket.

Otherwise,

researchers like us

wouldn't be out hunting for investment.

Understood.

The fact you flew to Bangkok shows real sincerity.

Once I learned your firm

is led by a someone with Hua heritage,

investing specifically in Hua country pharma,

I wanted to buy a ticket that instant.

Here are the hard copies for the Honeysuckle Drink project I mentioned...

handy for you to browse anytime.

Thoughtful.

Mr. Huang,

to understand a product,

you've got to start at the root.

Like this “team highlight” photo...

interesting shot.

Mr. Huang, please

tell me about it?

This one…

must've been six or seven years ago.

I was leading a team on a project...

days and nights blurred together.

We even won an award.

Back then, Changling University had just one research center;

every project

was professor-led with students.

Most people in this picture

were my students...

so green back then.

Director You,

You look great when you smile.

(in Thai: Many sins begin with a smile.)

Shilihua.

Fan Xiao...

without you to get into trouble with,

I can't sleep alone at night.

Now that's what I call

mangled wording.

Let's go. Go.

Thought you were done with business...

weren't you gonna party around the world

like a pampered prince?

I've got a whole pile of uncles and big bros.

Unless a plague or war wipes them out,

the position of heir

will never be mine.

What else am I good for

but being a layabout prince?

Not like your Nanwa family; few heirs,

and you're outstanding.

Might just make a splash.

I've set something up for tonight...

don't be late.

You just landed

and already set up a party?

Your phone's ringing.

Let it ring.

What was I saying?

Oh—party.

I'll tell you,

this time I come back,

plenty of folks begged to pick me up,

but I gave that honor to you and you alone, Young Master Fan.

Fine.

Tonight,

I'll find you some “fun”.

Deal.

Director You...

long time no talk.

Sorry, Shulang...

I got stuck with a few business partners

and neglected you.

President Fan's a busy man.

I invited you on short notice anyway...

sorry to intrude.

It might be an intrusion for others...

not for you.

We could reschedule.

You thought of me today...

no way I'm rescheduling.

I wanted to have you to myself,

but my childhood friend flew back

and I promised to host him.

You'll have to bear with me.

No need to “bear with”...

you flatter me.

Come...

meet someone.

Mr. Xue.

Oh—President Fan.

Heir to Ruixiang Chain Pharmacies...

Deputy GM Xue.

This is Bohai Pharma's office director,

You Shulang.

New friend,

but it's like we've known each other for years.

With an intro like that from President Fan,

you must be something special!

Shulang,

one key task for Bohai's Thailand branch

is securing shelf space in local pharmacies.

Whether you can break in,

find a market...

Deputy GM Xue plays a key role.

Ruixiang's distribution network

is top-three nationwide...

mainly serving the Hua community.

Thanks for the intro.

I'd already heard about Ruixiang's market share when I first arrived.

Didn't expect the one at the helm

to be so young and capable.

You flatter me.

President Fan's friend

is my friend.

Come, first drink's on me.

Mr. Xue,

I've been looking everywhere for you.

Won't you have a drink with me?

How could I not? Come, let's go top off.

Come on, drinks! Go on...

don't waste the lady's kindness.

I'm off then... come on,

drinks!

President Fan, excuse me...

I'm stepping out for a smoke. Sure.

What are you staring at, Xiao...

Why so serious?

Nothing...

something dirty.

Your “fun”

looks decent,

but man is he dull.

Not just because he's a guy...

he's just…

boring.

He's interesting.

A saint, really.

A saint?

With you, a saint

is gonna get skinned.

Give us a show later, yeah?

Sure.

You,

it's a critical moment for the funding.

What's President Fan's stance, exactly?

As project lead,

you need to push...

stop dragging your feet.

Hey—this the suite up ahead?

Yeah...

let's go.

That stuff you brought—is it strong?

Don't worry...

fresh batch.

They'll feel heaven and hell.

Go.

Go.

Come on, President Fan...

come on,

Let's go, Xiao...

come sit. Everyone,

have a seat.

Let me introduce you...

this is our new office clerk,

Xiao Wan.

And this is… the director...

You.

Right, Director You.

Xiao Wan...

your job's like his.

Learn from him.

See how he handles a room?

Take notes.

Heh, listen to my big mouth.

No offense, Director You.

You're not wrong.

Office work is service work...

know the right move for the right setting.

Xiao Wan, was it?

Since your boss wants you to learn,

I'll play teacher today.

To do a good job in service,

first rule: stay sober.

If you get drunk,

who will take care of your boss?

So—office staff

with no tolerance

shouldn't lift a glass.

Here—have water.

Thank you. Director You.

Our Xiao Wan can hold her liquor.

She can take care of all the “big brothers”

and her boss...

right, Xiao Wan?

Y-yes.

That's better.

Put the water down.

Bring the liquor.

Hold up...

drinking alone is boring.

How about

playing cards?

Loser drinks.

I'm in.

Come on! Cards!

Should've started with that.

Fine. What game?

How do we drink?

Texas hold 'em? Deal.

Shuffle up.

Damn it—me again?

Hurry up.

Want Xiao Wan to feed you?

I've had four.

Fan Xiao had one.

Director You had two.

How many have you had?

Don't worry about me...

worry that.

Xiao Wan's row of shots is untouched.

Of course people trained by Deputy GM Xue have got skill and luck.

Come on...

next round.

I'll deal this time...

can't have Director You doing it all.

This little chore—how could I trouble Deputy GM...

Don't be so polite...

ah! Xiao Wan lost. Time to drink.

Wait...

don't make a young woman drink alone.

Come,

I'll match her.

Pop quiz:

if someone's drunk

and wants to do a cross-arm toast with you,

what should a host do?

Then let me be a know-it-all.

I'll teach you.

You can say, “Cross-arms isn't convenient,

but we can swap glasses.”

That way you keep things professional

without offending anyone.

If a guy's halfway decent,

he won't push for more.

Got it?

Got it.

Cheers.

Sorry,

to waste good liquor.

Otherwise...

There's plenty more.

Director You...

this one

just don't spill this one.

Nice tolerance!

You Shu...

Director You's got class,

but swapping drinks for a lady...

one for one...

won't do.

You're right, Deputy GM Xue.

Water?

Sorry...

don't feel well.

I'm heading out.

Enjoy.

I'll take you.

Thanks...

no need.

I've already called a driver.

I'll go with you.

Hot?

Want your collar loosened?

I'll help. No…

no.

Shulang,

Thirsty?

Let me help you.

Shulang,

let me...

Shulang,

I'll...

Stop the car.

What's wrong?

Don't turn on the light.

Park here.

Please grab a taxi back...

I'll pay triple the fare.

I drank too much...

sorry for the scene, President Fan.

Shulang,

No outsiders here...

don't “President Fan” me.

If you say it again,

there'll be a penalty.

I'm uncomfortable...

let me get out and walk.

I'll grab a cab later.

I'll go with you.

Don't.

You have a fever?

You're burning up.

Let go...

I'm getting out.

You've been drugged.

The girl's drink...

there was something in it.

So you swapped drinks

to save her?

Maybe I

pushed this too far.

President Fan...

could you… step out?

I said—don't call me that.

Or there's a penalty.

What… kind of penalty?

President Fan,

can you get out?

I might be a mess in a minute.

…Okay.

Can't see…

can't see a thing.

Damn—this is insane.

I'd already decided to stop playing games

when I dropped him off.

Mr. You...

get some rest.

Thanks for the ride,

See you, President Fan.

(in Thai: No man is hotter than you.)

What did you say?

I said...

good night.

Good night.

You asked me out...

don't you have anything you wanted to ask?

You Shulang...

You asked me out...

don't you have anything you wanted to ask?

I did...

about the investment.

But don't worry about me when you decide.

I'm just an employee.

Whatever you decide,

I won't starve.

The project looks strong;

it's passed evaluation.

Next is locking business terms.

Trust my professionalism...

I don't throw my money away,

even if we're…

friends.

I won't rush an LOI,

but I'll pull your company's deck

back out of the “discarded” pile

and have the team reevaluate.

Then…

thanks.

How will you thank me?

Dinner won't cut it.

Not enough.

President Fan...

What do you want me to do?

When I think of it,

I'll tell you.

Okay.

Want me to avenge you for tonight?

Who...

Ruixiang's Xue Baotian?

No need.

I'll handle it.

What's your play?

He's loaded.

I can't go head-to-head.

I thought you were a pure saint...

to take the hit and swallow it.

…Damn. Bye.

What...

did I scare you?

Hardly.

Got the matches?

This cigarette really is kinda addictive.

I'm off...

bye.

Damn it—why did I think he was going to kiss me?

Fan Xiao, what the hell is wrong with your brain?

Forget it...

why am I so worked up?

It's just a porn flick.

Some hardworking soft-core actor.

Zhen-zhen…

There it is again—Zhen-zhen.

You two really are something!