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=No Pain No Gain= (Adapted from the Qidian novel)

("Losing Money to Be a Tycoon" by Qingshan Quzui)

=Episode 25= (This story is purely fictional)

You did this?

I did.

Do I pay you to sit around and do nothing?

Do you have any idea

how much pressure I am carrying?

Can you show some sense of responsibility?

Create a bit more value for the company.

I will work harder.

I will fix it. I will fix it now.

I thought coming from Tengda

meant you were something special.

Turns out this is all you have.

No wonder Tengda is going under.

What nonsense is that?

That was a bit too harsh.

For everyone to stay healthy,

I will keep leading exercise today.

Even if we are selling fruit,

we must uphold the Tengda spirit.

Uphold the spirit we have always had.

Employees' health comes first.

Performance comes last.

Mr. Ma.

Then let's begin.

Unload the goods.

- Mr. Ma. - Mr. Ma.

Unload them. Unload first.

(Cherries. Watermelon. Fruit.)

Are you drawing Yintang?

Hey,

which of these two is the red apple?

This one.

How many times have I told you?

If you cannot tell red from green, ask me.

But I cannot tell you two apart either.

Mr. Ma.

I need to let you know

I have to leave early today.

What is it?

I need to pick up my child from school.

Your eldest is already so grown.

Still needs mom to pick them up?

Isn't your job tiring?

Not tiring at all.

Working for Mr. Ma,

it is not tiring at all.

Go on.

How is it, Hao Qiong?

Mr. Ma.

(Ponytail Fruit Shop) I'm balancing last month's books.

Tell me.

Back when we were at Tengda,

I felt bookkeeping was pretty simple.

Just pay money out, and that was it.

How is it that now we've opened a few stores,

I can't make heads or tails of the accounts?

It's fine.

If you can balance it, balance it. If you cannot, then do not.

We've got a big operation now.

We are not short on that little bit. Be happy.

(The server is having a hiccup. Please try again later.)

(Tengda Games)

♪The rain has stopped, and the sky finally clears♪

♪Yet water still drips from the eaves♪

Ice cream for everyone, on me.

Thank you, Mr. Pei!

Make life a little sweeter.

(I don't know)

(how they have been lately?)

(Lv Mingliang: Deep in the mountains and wild hills.)

(Is hiking like going through a trial by tribulation? Anyone want to join?)

(Huang Sibo: This company is seriously disrespectful.)

(Should I tell the boss I could actually buy the company?)

(Bao Xu: B517. I'm back again.)

(On call 24 hours to carry you to rank-ups.)

(Li Shi: Everyone, can anyone find Pei Qian? Have him call me!)

(Ma Yang: Ponytail Fruit Shop is not here to do business.)

(We're just here to be happy.)

(Lin Wan Send message)

(Moments)

(Only Moments from the past month are shown.)

♪Like wet moss, clump after clump♪

♪It won't ignite a shred of warmth♪

♪Time spins and spins♪

♪Yet cannot turn back that warmth♪

♪Memories are patches of light not yet dimmed♪

♪Right and wrong drift into the evening breeze♪

♪I want to ask, but all questions are♪

♪Blown away by this wind♪

(Zhongdian Web Fiction)

(Tengda Games)

(Annual Best Employee TOP 4)

No matter what we do,

we never have to worry too much,

because you are here.

Thank you.

(Mr. Pei, Wan. You two take a photo together.)

(The Divine Mountains and Seas)

One more login.

Just once.

(The Divine Mountains and Seas Internal Test Version)

Yintang?

(Tengda Manor, the Forgotten Edge of Mingri Apartments)

(The Lonely Road)

(The Lonely Road)

(The Lonely Road)

(The Lonely Road)

(M&Y Internet Cafe)

(Sloth Gym)

(Sloth Gym)

(Nameless Private Kitchen)

(Zhongdian Web Fiction)

(DreamForge Capital)

(DreamForge Capital)

All right.

Come on.

Come, hurry up.

Mr. Pei.

What you are seeing right now

was filmed when Sima brothers were putting us through hell,

forcing us to swap positions.

We secretly ran up to the rooftop

to record this video for you.

Moved, aren't you?

But we understand now.

You must also be quietly

finding ways to protect Tengda.

Hang in there.

Hang in there.

We have made up our minds.

No matter how those two brothers torture us,

we will hold the line for Tengda.

Mr. Pei, do not worry.

You have us.

We will not let you down.

That's right.

After all,

Tengda is the best company in the world.

And you are the best boss in the world.

Without Tengda,

how could I ever be happy?

What is this?

Love you.

Why are you being so cheesy?

Seriously.

Mr. Pei.

You are the best, you know that?

Kiss kiss.

He definitely knows.

One more thing.

Come here.

Mr. Pei.

That top secret file you gave me...

The management trainee program...

actually...

- We knew about it a long time ago. - We knew it!

All that pretending.

But thank you, Mr. Pei.

I became good friends with everyone.

Mr. Pei.

I want to thank you.

I am proud of my own name.

Mr. Pei.

I still want to thank you

for rescuing me from Sky Fire.

I was reborn.

I even feel younger now.

Mr. Pei, Yintang asked me to pass this on to you.

It misses you.

You understand cat language?

Of course.

There is one more person.

She did not say much. What did she say again?

She said we were being too sentimental,

and that she is a bit socially awkward.

Who was it again? Was it Lin Wan?

Where is she?

Come on over.

Here comes the leading lady.

Come on, speak.

Go ahead.

Mr. Pei.

Thank you.

For always quietly watching over us.

But we also know

that you carry many hardships

we never get to see.

I once said something to you.

Games can help many people

briefly forget the weight of real life,

becoming a shelter from the storm,

a utopia.

But only after all this time did we realize

that you are that shelter,

that utopia.

This is kind of moving.

Come on. Let's take a photo.

Come on.

Come on.

Move forward. Everyone, squeeze in.

Alright. Three, two, one.

- Swear to the end - Swear to the end

- to protect Tengda. - to protect Tengda.

Let's go back.

(Dear traveler,)

(welcome back.)

(On your past journey,)

(you may have lost your way,)

(and you may even have thought of giving up.)

(But you surely also gained)

(scenery that belongs only to you.)

(In the journey ahead,)

(the Divine Mountains and Seas will bring you)

(a brand new upgraded version of Guardian of Justice.)

A brand new version?

Where is it?

(Now, activate the Divine Mountains and Seas)

(Version 2.0. A newly upgraded character.)

(Guardian of Light.)

(Attributes.)

(Heal wounded hearts.)

(Restore injured teammates in battle.)

(Guide companions toward the way forward.)

(Wherever the Guardian of Light stands,)

(the dark lands are given hope.)

(He is the lighthouse of the Divine Mountains and Seas.)

(Lighting the way for all)

(travelers who have lost their direction.)

(New Chapter. Journey Toward the Light. Guardian of Light)

Mr. Pei seems quite eager.

You came specifically to see me.

Looks like our cooperation

is about to be finalized.

Congratulations, Mr. Pei.

What do you mean?

The remaining payment will be transferred to you.

No need to come in person.

I am sorry.

I may have to terminate the contract unilaterally.

Had a change of heart?

I know you are close with the people

at Tengda.

But I did not expect

your attachment to Tengda to run this deep.

Because you and I,

and the people like you,

have never,

and will never,

be the same kind of people.

(Profits: Sloth Gym, Shared Phone Booth, Returning to Shore, Four Wall Apartments,)

(Zhongdian Web Fiction, The Divine Mountains and Seas, Ponytail Live)

(Loss: Feihuang Pictures)

(Tengda Total Assets)

Miss, need a designated driver?

Need a driver?

- No. - No.

Miss, need a driver?

Do you need a driver?

I already said no.

Mr. Pei?

I am sorry, Ms. Xin.

I need you to come back to work at Tengda.

Are you crazy?

Putting aside why I should even listen to you,

Tengda has been running into losses

across the board because of you.

There is no money left on the books.

What job am I supposed to go back to?

I have a solution.

So you are sure you want to sell this place?

Let me explain about the tenant.

He is very satisfied with this apartment.

Once he heard you were selling, he immediately decided to buy it.

And the offer

is even higher than market price.

Then sell it to him.

I should tell you,

he is at home right now.

When you meet him later, have a proper talk.

Once it is settled, he can sign the contract immediately.

Li Shi?

Mr. Pei.

I finally get to see you.

Come on.

Take a look inside.

Mr. Pei.

I heard from the agent

that you are selling the place,

so I figured Tengda must be in trouble,

am I right?

But do not worry.

With me here,

I will buy this place.

Only as a temporary holding.

Once things improve for you,

I will return it to you exactly as it was.

When that time comes,

nothing, not even office supplies, will be missing.

That is not necessary.

Renovate it if you want.

No need.

When I first rented this place,

I did not change a thing.

I wanted to stay here

and really take in

your spirit, Mr. Pei.

Oh right.

Except for

adding this calligraphy.

(This humble room may be small, but virtue gives it worth.)

It is there to remind me at all times

to learn from you, Mr. Pei.

I really like this place.

It gathers energy,

Mr. Pei's energy.

The strongest I have ever seen.

Yes.

What does "humble room" really mean?

And what does "virtue gives it worth" mean?

That "virtue" isn't from me.

Mom, Dad, how have you been living lately?

Extremely comfortable.

I am telling you, this place is wonderful.

Son, come here. Sit.

Watch TV with me.

He is grown and needs his own space.

Do not make him

stay with you for everything.

If you do not want to watch, go drink your tea.

Mr. Pei.

The purchase contract

is ready.

You can sign now.

Right here.

(Seller, Party A: Pei Qian)

(Shenhua International)

(Tengda Games)

Find me some capable outsourcing teams.

No need to overcomplicate it.

It is actually simple.

I just need you to

bring the Divine Mountains and Seas back online.

Yes. And update the Version 2.0 content while you are at it.

No.

The update itself

is basically finished.

I just need someone to handle the launch and deployment.

Money is negotiable.

Hello, Guangjian.

It is me...

Hello?

Guangjian.

It is me...

Hello?

Hello?

Guangjian.

This is Pei Qian.

I...

I am not buying insurance.

Ruan Guangjian, this is Pei Qian.

I am not selling insurance. Hello?

I know, so I hung up.

Hello?

Ruan Guangjian, do you remember

when I let your draft pass on the first try?

I am sorry.

I spoke too harshly back then.

Guangjian.

I am not calling to use that against you,

or to demand repayment.

Why are you calling me?

I am really in trouble.

Alright. Go on.

Here is the thing.

I want to relaunch the Divine Mountains and Seas.

I need to redo a few promotional posters.

You are the best at this.

That is why I came to you.

I...

I know...

I know I was wrong before.

What I mean is,

in life,

you cannot always have a first-pass draft.

Guangjian.

Can you let me redo this one draft?

Alright.

I will give you one last chance.

Thank you.

(The Divine Mountains and Seas 2.0)

(Dear player: Double tap the Confirm button below to start updating the Divine Mountains and Seas 2.0)

(Dear player: The server update is complete.)

(Click Confirm and log in again to start playing. Enjoy your game.)

(Shenhua International)

Careful. Do not peek out.

You will get camped.

Like I need you to tell me.

This game has been out forever and you are still playing it?

I am sentimental.

Fair enough.

Old games have souls.

Who is it?

Who is it?

Do not come closer. Who are you?

What are you doing?

Come any closer and I will throw boiling water on you.

It is me...

Mr. Pei?

Lv.

Your hiking route

was ridiculously hard to find.

It took me forever

to track you down.

What are you doing here?

Lv...

I actually came to apologize.

I am sorry.

Can you forgive me?

Have some hot water.

Thank you. Thank you.

You look freezing.

You are really not very sturdy.

(Unknown Caller)

Hello?

Hello?

Mr. Huang Sibo?

Speaking.

I am from a headhunting firm.

I have a very good

job offer

to introduce to you.

An offer?

Hello.

I'm Huang Sibo.

A graduate of Wanli Academy.

I worked for years at game companies

under Fuhui Group,

and also at Tengda Games

and Zhongdian Web Fiction...

I have years of experience

as a game product manager.

And as for

salary and compensation,

I have no demands.

If the company has any difficulties,

I can help out, too.

In short, I just want

a workplace that respects its employees.

Please

help me find a company like that.

Thank you.

Hello.

Mr. Pei?

Sibo.

I have a job offer

I want to give you.

I don't know if you are still willing...

Mr. Pei, do you want me back at Tengda?

Back at Tengda?

Mr. Pei...

I...

After I left Tengda,

I couldn't stay

at any company for long.

I only want to work with you.

Sibo, rest assured.

This time,

I won't let you down.

Don't lie to me.

Hey,

which of these two is the cherry?

Isn't this the cherry?

Set one price.

No sorting.

Move them slowly.

Got it.

No rush.

(Ponytail Fruit Shop)

Hey,

how much is the fruit?

Look around. Take whatever you like...

Not selling to you.

Get lost.

Ma Yang.

Actually, I came back this time to...

Actually, this time I came back

to apologize to you all.

You're a jerk.

Do you think apologizing fixes anything?

Do you know how badly you hurt us?

Did you even know that Ancient Greek Mythology book

was a bootleg?

It is Apollo,

not Apineapple.

That box belongs to Pandora,

not Achilles.

I told my nephew about it,

and he said I had no culture,

said I was illiterate.

Every time I think about it, I want to punch someone...

I am sorry.

Why did you come back so late?

I have been waiting forever.

Hey.

Knock first.

Wan.

Wan.

Mom, Dad, go ahead and eat.

I will grab something myself later.

Do not worry about me.

No, wait.

Wan.

Turn on your computer and take a look.

That game of yours just updated.

I stopped playing that game ages ago.

What does it have to do with me?

Well then,

your mom and I will go eat first.

Do not go hungry.

I know.

Alright.

(The Divine Mountains and Seas is updating to Version 2.0.)

(Pei Qian: Lin Wan, long time no see. Can we talk?)

(Lin Wan)

(Lin Wan.)

(Give me one more chance to explain.)

(I am downstairs.)

(Come down.)

(Please hear me out.)

(Blocked)

(Message sent, but rejected by the recipient.)

(Lin Wan)

(Mr. Pei)

(Shut down)

Hello.

The number you dialed is powered off.

Lin Wan.

Lin Wan.

Lin Wan.

Lin Wan!

What are you doing?

I... I am the designated driver.

Drivers contact clients by phone. Got it?

Stop yelling.

Lin Wan.

You finally agreed to come down and see me.

I am going for a run.

What?

Why are you running at noon?

Lin Wan.

Did you see the update for the Divine Mountains and Seas?

The new version you made is really good.

I logged back in.

Really?

Congratulations.

I do not play games anymore.

Seriously? Dead again?

Lin Wan, wait for me.

Lin Wan.

How much longer are you running?

You are

way too intense.

Lin Wan.

Lin Wan.

Lin Wan, stop running.

Lin Wan.

I really cannot keep up.

I am exhausted.

You finally stopped chasing.

I could not run anymore either.

You could not run anymore,

so why did you not stop earlier?

You could not run anymore either.

Why did you not say so sooner?

I could not catch you at all.

I thought you knew.

How would I know if you did not say it?

I wanted to say it, but I never had the chance.

How is there no chance?

Say it now.

It should still be in time.

If I say it now,

it is still in time, right?

Lin Wan.

I am sorry.

I was wrong.

From the moment I founded Tengda,

from start to finish,

it was never about a career.

I always treated it like a game,

and I never once

put my whole heart into it.

But seeing you,

I finally understood.

Even if Tengda is just a game,

we should still take it seriously,

clear it together,

and see the ending.

I am tired.

What are you standing there for?

Go get my car.

I really cannot run anymore.

That is easy.

Designated Driver Pei, back on duty.

At your service.

♪The rain has stopped, and the sky finally clears♪

♪Yet water still drips from the eaves♪

♪The sun rises, and dark clouds all disperse♪

♪But why won't my heart dry out?♪

♪Evening glow washes over unspoken monologues♪

♪Old photos dusted with a layer of white♪

♪The future we promised♪

♪Was never unwrapped after all♪

♪This wind blows and blows♪

♪Blows but cannot dispel the haze in my heart♪

♪Longing is rain-soaked kindling♪

♪Like patches of damp moss♪

♪It won't ignite a shred of warmth♪

♪Time spins and spins♪

♪Yet cannot turn back that warmth♪

♪Memories are patches of light not yet dimmed♪

♪Right and wrong drift into the evening breeze♪

♪I want to ask, but all questions are♪

♪Blown away by this wind♪

♪Blows but cannot dispel the haze in my heart♪

♪Longing is rain-soaked kindling♪

♪Like wet moss, clump after clump♪

♪It won't ignite a shred of warmth♪

♪This heavy rain falls, falls, falls♪

♪But it won't wash away the lingering regret♪

♪We were predestined scenes in a script♪

♪Pushed aside, with no room to advance or retreat♪

♪Sinking into the boundless sea of people♪

♪No longer connected♪WEBVTT

♪No longer connected♪