1 00:00:07,560 --> 00:00:08,920 SAY NO TO PIRACY, SUPPORT ORIGINALS. 2 00:01:43,320 --> 00:01:44,440 Put it down. 3 00:01:44,520 --> 00:01:46,000 Slow down. 4 00:01:47,840 --> 00:01:49,200 Why are you sneaking around like that? 5 00:01:50,200 --> 00:01:51,040 Take a look. 6 00:01:51,840 --> 00:01:52,680 CINDY 7 00:01:52,760 --> 00:01:55,840 One of my inside contacts at Bolo Culture just tipped me off. 8 00:01:55,920 --> 00:01:59,320 She said she saw Lin Long getting into Mr. Shen's car after work last night, 9 00:01:59,400 --> 00:02:00,800 and they were all over each other. 10 00:02:00,880 --> 00:02:02,760 Those two have been acting weird lately. 11 00:02:02,840 --> 00:02:04,640 Ask her what's going on. 12 00:02:04,720 --> 00:02:06,680 Final delivery is coming up. 13 00:02:06,760 --> 00:02:10,240 I don't want any drama like with the Celestial project. 14 00:02:10,759 --> 00:02:11,800 Is that true? 15 00:02:12,800 --> 00:02:14,520 I just didn't drive that day. 16 00:02:14,600 --> 00:02:16,080 Mr. Shen gave me a ride. 17 00:02:16,160 --> 00:02:17,120 Is it really that big a deal? 18 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:18,920 Cindy loves to make stuff up about me. 19 00:02:19,000 --> 00:02:19,960 It's not the first time. 20 00:02:21,400 --> 00:02:22,400 Seriously, 21 00:02:22,480 --> 00:02:23,800 I'm telling you, I've known you for years. 22 00:02:23,880 --> 00:02:26,440 You can't fool me. Your face just now gave it away. 23 00:02:27,600 --> 00:02:28,720 Did it? 24 00:02:28,800 --> 00:02:29,840 Wait, no way. 25 00:02:29,920 --> 00:02:35,400 How could you make such a rookie mistake and get tangled up with a client? 26 00:02:35,920 --> 00:02:37,680 Don't tell me your divorce messed you up so bad 27 00:02:37,760 --> 00:02:39,320 your head's not on straight? 28 00:02:39,920 --> 00:02:42,000 Listen, you need to pump the brakes. 29 00:02:42,520 --> 00:02:43,960 Don't worry. No brakes needed. 30 00:02:44,040 --> 00:02:45,360 Because nothing ever started. 31 00:02:45,440 --> 00:02:46,480 Really? 32 00:02:47,760 --> 00:02:48,840 That's good. 33 00:02:48,920 --> 00:02:51,840 I thought you weren't thinking straight and would fall for it. 34 00:02:51,920 --> 00:02:55,000 With your situation right now, how could Shen ever genuinely like you? 35 00:02:55,080 --> 00:02:57,160 He's definitely just got a whim and wants a taste of… 36 00:02:57,880 --> 00:02:59,880 A taste of something new. I get it. 37 00:03:00,600 --> 00:03:01,760 Excuse me. 38 00:03:02,680 --> 00:03:05,880 Why would a unicorn startup founder fall for someone like me, 39 00:03:05,960 --> 00:03:07,280 a divorced woman? 40 00:03:07,800 --> 00:03:11,880 So when I noticed he might be even slightly into me, 41 00:03:11,960 --> 00:03:14,160 I shut it down immediately. 42 00:03:14,680 --> 00:03:17,560 I just asked him straight up. I asked him, 43 00:03:17,640 --> 00:03:18,840 "Do you have feelings for me?" 44 00:03:19,360 --> 00:03:21,760 And sure enough, he chickened out and backed off. 45 00:03:22,480 --> 00:03:24,760 Then why did you get in his car last night? 46 00:03:26,320 --> 00:03:27,200 Because… 47 00:03:28,280 --> 00:03:30,360 Because I'm a normal human being. 48 00:03:30,440 --> 00:03:31,800 I think after clearing things up, 49 00:03:31,880 --> 00:03:35,120 I have every right to accept normal kindness from a guy. 50 00:03:36,240 --> 00:03:37,840 And what era are we living in anyway? 51 00:03:38,360 --> 00:03:41,560 I can't just feel inferior to everyone else because I'm divorced. 52 00:03:41,640 --> 00:03:43,600 That's not what I meant. 53 00:03:43,680 --> 00:03:45,480 I know. 54 00:03:48,040 --> 00:03:49,080 But I have to say, 55 00:03:49,640 --> 00:03:52,440 when a guy who's got it all together 56 00:03:52,520 --> 00:03:55,120 wants to get close to you and care for you, 57 00:03:55,200 --> 00:03:56,200 it's actually kind of nice. 58 00:03:57,720 --> 00:03:59,280 So that night, 59 00:03:59,360 --> 00:04:01,560 when he insisted on taking me to get some trendy ice cream, 60 00:04:02,160 --> 00:04:03,160 I said yes. 61 00:04:03,960 --> 00:04:05,440 But in the car, I was torn. 62 00:04:06,240 --> 00:04:08,640 Part of me hated myself for having no principles, 63 00:04:08,720 --> 00:04:10,760 but the rest of me was glad 64 00:04:10,840 --> 00:04:13,640 I still had it going on enough to make a man fall for me. 65 00:04:15,360 --> 00:04:18,920 I'm just so indecisive, hesitant… 66 00:04:19,000 --> 00:04:19,920 And a total hypocrite. 67 00:04:21,000 --> 00:04:23,200 But even now, I don't think I did anything wrong. 68 00:04:24,840 --> 00:04:25,760 Hey you. 69 00:04:26,280 --> 00:04:27,520 You didn't let him 70 00:04:28,760 --> 00:04:30,160 into your place last night, did you? 71 00:04:35,960 --> 00:04:36,840 Come in. 72 00:05:00,480 --> 00:05:01,360 Can I not answer that? 73 00:05:04,200 --> 00:05:05,040 Of course. 74 00:05:07,160 --> 00:05:12,840 MEETING ROOM 75 00:05:22,720 --> 00:05:23,920 Let's talk when we get back. 76 00:05:30,280 --> 00:05:32,240 Is it about Mr. Zheng? 77 00:05:34,360 --> 00:05:36,640 Peng Yuan was fired and handed over to economic crime investigators. 78 00:05:37,160 --> 00:05:38,640 Ma Ke is off the hook. 79 00:05:38,720 --> 00:05:40,240 His voluntary resignation is accepted. 80 00:05:40,760 --> 00:05:42,680 Yang Rui will stay on with a new team. 81 00:05:43,920 --> 00:05:46,240 The project will fully resume next week. 82 00:05:47,640 --> 00:05:48,600 We keep moving forward. 83 00:06:03,280 --> 00:06:05,600 I did my part today. 84 00:06:06,480 --> 00:06:08,360 Then keep it up 85 00:06:08,440 --> 00:06:10,640 and go buy some milk tea for everyone to celebrate. 86 00:06:10,720 --> 00:06:11,680 Mango? 87 00:06:11,760 --> 00:06:12,800 Medium matcha. 88 00:06:12,880 --> 00:06:14,320 Light ice, light sugar, no foam topping. 89 00:06:15,080 --> 00:06:16,560 Then I want choco… 90 00:06:19,760 --> 00:06:21,600 Never mind. I'm good. 91 00:06:35,240 --> 00:06:36,320 I've known Richard for so long. 92 00:06:37,000 --> 00:06:40,240 Looks like he's finally met the one. 93 00:07:00,720 --> 00:07:01,720 HUANGHE BUSINESS SCHOOL EMBA STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 94 00:07:01,800 --> 00:07:02,800 RISKS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND STRATEGIC RESPONSES IN DIGITAL COLLECTIBLES MARKET 95 00:07:02,880 --> 00:07:04,000 SPEAKER: YE XINZHI, GUEST PROFESSOR 96 00:07:04,080 --> 00:07:04,920 The digital finance market 97 00:07:05,000 --> 00:07:07,240 is like a blue ocean full of hope and challenges. 98 00:07:07,760 --> 00:07:10,080 But opportunity and risk go hand in hand. 99 00:07:10,160 --> 00:07:11,400 The domestic crypto market 100 00:07:11,480 --> 00:07:12,680 has been through multiple rounds of strict regulation 101 00:07:12,760 --> 00:07:14,120 and is relatively stable now. 102 00:07:14,200 --> 00:07:18,200 But the blockchain finance tied to it is running wild in new forms. 103 00:07:18,800 --> 00:07:20,680 Mr. Ye, what do you think of digital collectibles? 104 00:07:20,760 --> 00:07:22,440 They're blowing up lately. 105 00:07:26,080 --> 00:07:27,920 That's a great question. 106 00:07:28,440 --> 00:07:31,280 Digital collectibles have massively expanded the art market. 107 00:07:31,360 --> 00:07:32,440 Compared to traditional collectibles, 108 00:07:32,520 --> 00:07:34,320 they have better liquidity and transparency, 109 00:07:34,920 --> 00:07:38,520 which draws a ton of eager investor attention. 110 00:07:38,600 --> 00:07:40,360 I bought a few digital collectibles to get in on the hype, 111 00:07:40,440 --> 00:07:43,360 but I've noticed a lot of people into digital collectibles 112 00:07:43,440 --> 00:07:45,480 can't really explain the business logic behind them. 113 00:07:45,560 --> 00:07:49,080 Most just see them as an alternative to crypto, 114 00:07:49,680 --> 00:07:51,000 hoping to get rich overnight. 115 00:07:51,080 --> 00:07:54,160 Especially with housing prices dropping and the stock market weak lately, 116 00:07:54,240 --> 00:07:56,400 lots of regular people jumped on the bandwagon. 117 00:07:56,480 --> 00:07:57,360 But the overhyping 118 00:07:57,440 --> 00:08:00,360 has pushed the risk to a pretty alarming level. 119 00:08:02,040 --> 00:08:05,280 Everyone, you're the ones shaping the market policy. 120 00:08:05,880 --> 00:08:08,960 And steady industry growth needs everyone's input. 121 00:08:09,040 --> 00:08:11,880 Since we're on the topic of digital collectibles today, 122 00:08:11,960 --> 00:08:13,240 I'll just assign a paper. 123 00:08:14,400 --> 00:08:15,960 Research on the Operational Models and Risk Prevention 124 00:08:16,040 --> 00:08:17,280 of Domestic Digital Collectibles. 125 00:08:17,880 --> 00:08:19,360 Work in groups. 126 00:08:19,440 --> 00:08:20,960 We'll discuss it in the next class. 127 00:08:21,040 --> 00:08:22,840 That's it for today. Class is over. 128 00:08:33,440 --> 00:08:36,559 -Mr. Ye, can we add each other on WeChat? -Sure. 129 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:38,919 Let me scan yours. 130 00:08:39,000 --> 00:08:41,960 What you talked about today was so helpful to us. 131 00:08:42,039 --> 00:08:43,880 Hope we can hear more from you in the future. 132 00:08:43,960 --> 00:08:45,440 -Thank you. -Thanks so much. 133 00:08:50,560 --> 00:08:52,080 Hello there, Mr. Ye. 134 00:08:53,040 --> 00:08:53,880 Nice try. 135 00:08:53,960 --> 00:08:56,320 Miss Xu, you weren't paying attention in class, 136 00:08:56,400 --> 00:08:57,960 sipping milk tea and goofing off down there. 137 00:08:58,040 --> 00:08:59,720 I'm going to have to give you a serious lecture. 138 00:09:01,640 --> 00:09:03,600 Guess I'll have to bribe you then, 139 00:09:04,120 --> 00:09:05,280 so you won't fail me on the final. 140 00:09:06,720 --> 00:09:08,040 That's more like it. 141 00:09:17,840 --> 00:09:19,840 What you just said was spot on. 142 00:09:20,360 --> 00:09:22,080 You assigned the paper so naturally. 143 00:09:22,960 --> 00:09:24,520 Yuanzhou is such a hot topic right now. 144 00:09:24,600 --> 00:09:25,720 Everyone will definitely use it 145 00:09:25,800 --> 00:09:27,560 as a case study and dig deep into its problems. 146 00:09:29,360 --> 00:09:31,960 But is that really efficient? 147 00:09:33,440 --> 00:09:36,840 The person I just added on WeChat is from the Internet Finance Association. 148 00:09:37,520 --> 00:09:38,560 What do you think? 149 00:09:44,480 --> 00:09:45,960 SHEN JIN, BOLO CULTURE 150 00:09:54,280 --> 00:09:56,720 -What are you doing? -I called you 124 times. 151 00:09:56,800 --> 00:09:58,760 -Why didn't you pick up? -Didn't hear it. 152 00:09:59,480 --> 00:10:00,760 Then why did you block me on WeChat? 153 00:10:00,840 --> 00:10:02,720 I added you on WeCom, sir. 154 00:10:02,800 --> 00:10:06,400 It's easier for colleagues to reach you there going forward. 155 00:10:07,080 --> 00:10:08,320 -What did you just call me? -Sir. 156 00:10:09,040 --> 00:10:11,000 So we're being all formal now? 157 00:10:11,760 --> 00:10:13,680 Mr. Shen, we're just business partners. 158 00:10:15,680 --> 00:10:18,720 Lin Long, you're kicking me to the curb now? 159 00:10:18,800 --> 00:10:19,720 Use me and toss me aside? 160 00:10:19,800 --> 00:10:21,040 You're playing me for a fool? 161 00:10:21,120 --> 00:10:22,240 No, Mr. Shen-- 162 00:10:22,320 --> 00:10:25,000 Who was it that night, all sweet and tender, asking… 163 00:10:25,080 --> 00:10:27,240 asking if her old ticket could still get her-- 164 00:10:27,320 --> 00:10:28,760 Okay, stop. Nothing happened that night… 165 00:10:28,840 --> 00:10:29,960 -No, hold on… -Nothing happened that night… 166 00:10:30,040 --> 00:10:31,080 -Let's get this straight. -I completely forgot. 167 00:10:31,160 --> 00:10:32,000 Lin! 168 00:10:34,640 --> 00:10:35,960 Are you two okay? 169 00:10:36,560 --> 00:10:37,400 We're fine. 170 00:10:37,480 --> 00:10:40,360 Mr. Shen, let's just talk on WeCom if we need anything. 171 00:10:40,440 --> 00:10:41,480 I'm leaving. Bye. 172 00:10:41,560 --> 00:10:42,640 -Bye. -Bye. 173 00:12:05,760 --> 00:12:08,360 -I'm really sorry. I… -You're bleeding. 174 00:12:08,440 --> 00:12:10,680 You're pregnant. How could you drive so carelessly? 175 00:12:11,320 --> 00:12:12,320 Is the baby okay? 176 00:12:13,000 --> 00:12:15,480 Look at you. You're thin as a rail. 177 00:12:16,080 --> 00:12:19,040 If you haven't fully recovered, don't rush back to work. 178 00:12:19,120 --> 00:12:20,000 Why push yourself? 179 00:12:20,720 --> 00:12:22,080 Xu Chi brought this to me before. 180 00:12:22,160 --> 00:12:23,760 She said you specifically asked for it, 181 00:12:23,840 --> 00:12:24,640 and she passed along that message. 182 00:12:25,680 --> 00:12:27,640 "A rebirth through hardship and better days ahead." 183 00:12:27,720 --> 00:12:29,440 I've had my share of hardship. 184 00:12:29,520 --> 00:12:32,240 Now it's time to earn those better days with my own two hands. 185 00:12:33,880 --> 00:12:35,000 Want to watch this one? 186 00:12:36,800 --> 00:12:38,080 Looks boring. 187 00:12:38,160 --> 00:12:39,120 They say it's good. 188 00:12:40,160 --> 00:12:41,000 Let's go. 189 00:12:41,520 --> 00:12:43,720 I'm serious. Want to give it a shot? 190 00:13:15,880 --> 00:13:16,920 Long. 191 00:13:19,640 --> 00:13:21,280 How have you been? 192 00:13:29,240 --> 00:13:30,360 You're back at work? 193 00:13:30,880 --> 00:13:31,720 Why didn't you take more time off? 194 00:13:32,840 --> 00:13:33,680 None of your business. 195 00:13:34,600 --> 00:13:36,080 Long, listen to me. 196 00:13:36,160 --> 00:13:37,600 -I've actually always wanted to tell you… -Let go of me. 197 00:13:37,680 --> 00:13:38,640 -I don't want to hear it. -Zhiwen. 198 00:13:40,400 --> 00:13:41,320 Who is she? 199 00:13:43,480 --> 00:13:45,920 Just a friend. Just ran into each other. 200 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:47,320 Are you playing me for a fool? 201 00:13:47,400 --> 00:13:49,040 Isn't she your ex-wife? 202 00:13:49,120 --> 00:13:49,960 What's the deal with you two? 203 00:13:50,040 --> 00:13:52,480 You're divorced and still flirting? 204 00:13:53,560 --> 00:13:55,440 He's right. He's playing you for a fool. 205 00:13:56,520 --> 00:13:57,720 Who are you calling a fool? 206 00:13:57,800 --> 00:13:59,400 You're the shameless one throwing yourself at my boyfriend! 207 00:13:59,480 --> 00:14:01,400 -Don't you know he has a girlfriend now? -Lin Long! 208 00:14:01,480 --> 00:14:02,320 I knew you'd be here. 209 00:14:03,480 --> 00:14:05,200 -Give it here. -Are these two your friends? 210 00:14:05,280 --> 00:14:06,400 Give it here. 211 00:14:06,480 --> 00:14:07,280 Car keys. 212 00:14:12,360 --> 00:14:13,640 I didn't want to say this 213 00:14:13,720 --> 00:14:17,480 because I think two women fighting over a guy is just pathetic. 214 00:14:18,280 --> 00:14:20,440 But to settle this once and for all, I'll just tell you straight. 215 00:14:20,520 --> 00:14:22,840 This guy you're treating like a prize? 216 00:14:22,920 --> 00:14:24,000 I dumped him a long time ago. 217 00:14:24,080 --> 00:14:25,360 And him? 218 00:14:25,440 --> 00:14:28,000 He chased me around in fancy cars, and I still wasn't interested. 219 00:14:28,080 --> 00:14:30,960 A divorced guy making less than me, destined to be laid off by 40, 220 00:14:31,040 --> 00:14:33,440 doing nothing but playing video games all day? 221 00:14:33,960 --> 00:14:35,040 You're welcome to him. 222 00:14:41,400 --> 00:14:42,520 She doesn't really get it. 223 00:14:43,880 --> 00:14:44,800 This car's actually nothing special. 224 00:14:44,880 --> 00:14:46,600 I've got a few more at home. 225 00:14:54,680 --> 00:14:55,840 Lin Long. 226 00:14:57,160 --> 00:14:59,320 -Stop following me. -I know. 227 00:14:59,840 --> 00:15:03,640 I just wanted to say you were really badass back there. 228 00:15:04,280 --> 00:15:05,640 Badass. Not "bad". 229 00:15:05,720 --> 00:15:06,720 I'm not insulting you. 230 00:15:07,240 --> 00:15:08,480 That day outside the bathroom, 231 00:15:08,560 --> 00:15:10,440 you went off on me just like that too. 232 00:15:10,520 --> 00:15:11,880 And I just thought… 233 00:15:15,440 --> 00:15:17,440 Do you just like getting kicked around? 234 00:15:18,520 --> 00:15:19,640 Maybe I do. 235 00:15:20,720 --> 00:15:22,880 Shen Jin. Open your eyes and look at me. 236 00:15:22,960 --> 00:15:26,040 I'm just a divorced woman trying to prove she's still got it. 237 00:15:26,120 --> 00:15:28,000 Shallow, vain, and a total coward. 238 00:15:28,520 --> 00:15:31,680 I do want to thank you for keeping me company when I was lonely. 239 00:15:31,760 --> 00:15:33,200 And sorry about just now. 240 00:15:33,280 --> 00:15:34,600 I had to use you to put on a front, 241 00:15:34,680 --> 00:15:36,840 so I could keep what little dignity I have left 242 00:15:36,920 --> 00:15:38,080 in front of my ex-husband. 243 00:15:39,400 --> 00:15:41,200 And didn't you say you felt nothing for me? 244 00:15:41,280 --> 00:15:43,160 So why are you clinging to me like this? 245 00:15:43,680 --> 00:15:44,760 Just because you can't stand losing? 246 00:15:46,040 --> 00:15:50,080 Or is it because a guy with your money has never been dumped like this before? 247 00:15:50,160 --> 00:15:52,040 So, should I pay you for emotional damages then? 248 00:15:56,400 --> 00:15:57,240 Lin Long, 249 00:15:58,160 --> 00:16:00,360 am I really that terrible? 250 00:16:00,440 --> 00:16:02,880 So terrible that you have to run away every time you see me? 251 00:16:03,800 --> 00:16:05,600 And are you really that insecure? 252 00:16:05,680 --> 00:16:09,040 All you did was get a divorce and hook up with a guy. 253 00:16:09,120 --> 00:16:12,760 How does that turn into being a coward, insecure, and shallow? 254 00:16:13,880 --> 00:16:15,160 If you were really like that, 255 00:16:15,240 --> 00:16:17,480 I wouldn't have been chasing you this long with zero shame. 256 00:16:19,120 --> 00:16:19,960 I know. 257 00:16:20,560 --> 00:16:22,120 You've been avoiding me 258 00:16:22,640 --> 00:16:27,560 because I chickened out when you asked if I had feelings for you. 259 00:16:28,080 --> 00:16:30,120 Back then, I told you it was just sympathy. 260 00:16:31,280 --> 00:16:34,880 But love isn't some high-stakes exam. 261 00:16:35,400 --> 00:16:37,160 Can't I change my answer if I got it wrong? 262 00:16:38,200 --> 00:16:41,240 I admit I didn't mean what I said that day. 263 00:16:41,840 --> 00:16:44,600 Later, I figured it out. I really regret it. 264 00:16:46,080 --> 00:16:49,320 I'm not some young girl who falls for fairy tales anymore. 265 00:16:49,960 --> 00:16:53,400 What you feel for me now is just admiration and curiosity. 266 00:16:53,480 --> 00:16:55,640 Maybe mixed with a little wounded pride and the need to win. 267 00:16:55,720 --> 00:16:56,960 If I said yes, 268 00:16:57,040 --> 00:16:58,600 you'd get bored of me in less than a month. 269 00:16:59,440 --> 00:17:00,520 And me? 270 00:17:00,600 --> 00:17:02,720 I'd be really disappointed and hurt. 271 00:17:02,800 --> 00:17:06,160 Maybe I'd fall back into that crazy mess I used to be. 272 00:17:06,240 --> 00:17:07,920 Like how I was when you first met me. 273 00:17:08,800 --> 00:17:10,800 Remember when I rear-ended your car? 274 00:17:10,880 --> 00:17:13,359 There wasn't an ounce of admiration in your eyes. 275 00:17:15,520 --> 00:17:17,760 So if you think I'm badass now, 276 00:17:17,839 --> 00:17:20,760 please just let me hold onto this fragile pride of mine. Okay? 277 00:17:21,920 --> 00:17:23,200 Because after the divorce, 278 00:17:24,720 --> 00:17:26,000 I don't have much pride left. 279 00:17:37,960 --> 00:17:38,840 Thank you. 280 00:18:04,280 --> 00:18:05,120 What are you doing here? 281 00:18:14,960 --> 00:18:16,520 Aren't you supposed to be heading to the airport? 282 00:18:17,600 --> 00:18:19,640 Driving my girlfriend to work is more important than a business trip. 283 00:18:19,720 --> 00:18:20,600 Get in. 284 00:18:26,600 --> 00:18:29,960 Actually, I just woke up to a notification that my flight got delayed. 285 00:18:30,040 --> 00:18:33,160 Plus, I have some great news for you, 286 00:18:33,240 --> 00:18:34,080 so I came over. 287 00:18:34,160 --> 00:18:36,640 What great news? 288 00:18:36,720 --> 00:18:38,120 Give me your bank account number. 289 00:18:38,720 --> 00:18:39,760 Morse's bonus came through. 290 00:18:39,840 --> 00:18:40,880 One million. 291 00:18:41,400 --> 00:18:42,840 If it's not enough for a down payment, 292 00:18:43,440 --> 00:18:44,560 I can chip in. 293 00:18:45,880 --> 00:18:46,760 It's enough. 294 00:18:47,280 --> 00:18:49,200 With what I've saved, it's definitely enough. 295 00:18:49,280 --> 00:18:50,760 And apartment prices have been dropping lately. 296 00:18:50,840 --> 00:18:51,680 This is more than enough! 297 00:18:54,760 --> 00:18:57,480 This is… This is such great news. 298 00:18:58,680 --> 00:19:01,120 Xinzhi, thank you so much. 299 00:19:01,640 --> 00:19:04,800 Don't just say it. Show me. 300 00:19:06,440 --> 00:19:07,480 You're still driving. 301 00:19:22,760 --> 00:19:24,320 Message me when you land. 302 00:19:24,400 --> 00:19:26,000 -Bye. -Bye. 303 00:19:33,280 --> 00:19:34,240 Morning. 304 00:19:36,440 --> 00:19:37,960 Morning. You're here for work too. 305 00:19:40,280 --> 00:19:42,240 Is that him? Your new boyfriend? 306 00:19:46,720 --> 00:19:47,800 Nice car. 307 00:19:48,800 --> 00:19:49,640 No wonder you broke up with me. 308 00:19:49,720 --> 00:19:52,040 We broke up because we weren't compatible, 309 00:19:52,120 --> 00:19:53,520 not because he drives a fancy car. 310 00:19:56,440 --> 00:19:57,560 I'm sorry. 311 00:20:00,200 --> 00:20:01,120 And I owe you a thank-you. 312 00:20:01,200 --> 00:20:02,640 If it weren't for you, 313 00:20:03,840 --> 00:20:05,040 I wouldn't have kept this job. 314 00:20:06,280 --> 00:20:07,120 It's fine. 315 00:20:09,480 --> 00:20:10,320 Can we still be friends? 316 00:20:14,080 --> 00:20:17,320 I've already repaid the favor from when you helped me 317 00:20:17,960 --> 00:20:18,800 during the team-building. 318 00:20:19,520 --> 00:20:20,440 Let's just be colleagues from now on. 319 00:20:39,800 --> 00:20:41,320 What are you doing here? 320 00:20:41,400 --> 00:20:42,800 They had me swap project teams with Yang Rui. 321 00:20:44,000 --> 00:20:44,880 Then go sit over there. 322 00:20:47,200 --> 00:20:48,320 Why are you still keeping your distance? 323 00:20:48,400 --> 00:20:50,200 Everyone who needs to know already knows anyway. 324 00:21:07,760 --> 00:21:10,640 The Celestial project is back on track. 325 00:21:10,720 --> 00:21:14,280 Today's meeting is mainly about restructuring the project team. 326 00:21:15,080 --> 00:21:17,000 Zhou Sen, Tianna, Du Qian. 327 00:21:17,080 --> 00:21:19,400 You'll still be in charge of your original teams. 328 00:21:19,920 --> 00:21:20,800 Okay. 329 00:21:21,360 --> 00:21:24,640 Xu Chi, IT was at the heart of the last mess, 330 00:21:24,720 --> 00:21:26,920 but I want you to take the lead on it this time. 331 00:21:27,640 --> 00:21:29,520 Li Yue has experience in this area. 332 00:21:29,600 --> 00:21:31,720 -He'll back you up. -Okay. 333 00:21:33,160 --> 00:21:34,960 As for the new project manager, 334 00:21:35,040 --> 00:21:36,720 the higher-ups haven't decided yet. 335 00:21:36,800 --> 00:21:39,120 I mean, we're already more than halfway through this project. 336 00:21:39,200 --> 00:21:42,400 Bringing in a new consultant now wouldn't be ideal. 337 00:21:42,480 --> 00:21:43,640 So Mr. Pi wants to pick 338 00:21:43,720 --> 00:21:47,120 one of the team leads to fill in as acting manager. 339 00:21:47,200 --> 00:21:48,840 I'd like to hear what everyone thinks. 340 00:21:50,520 --> 00:21:51,360 Who do you think it'll be? 341 00:21:51,440 --> 00:21:53,840 You think I've got a shot? 342 00:21:54,760 --> 00:21:56,320 But we're just analysts. 343 00:21:56,400 --> 00:21:59,080 So what? Can't we aim higher? 344 00:22:00,120 --> 00:22:01,360 I'd like to nominate Tianna. 345 00:22:01,440 --> 00:22:02,560 Ever since Ma Ke's suspension, 346 00:22:02,640 --> 00:22:05,640 she's been coordinating and running the entire project. 347 00:22:05,720 --> 00:22:06,760 Seconded. 348 00:22:08,880 --> 00:22:10,160 Wow. 349 00:22:11,240 --> 00:22:14,440 Now I finally get what it means to be the obvious choice. 350 00:22:16,800 --> 00:22:18,480 Okay. Then let's congratulate Tianna 351 00:22:19,080 --> 00:22:21,520 on becoming Maxmise's youngest project manager. 352 00:22:23,520 --> 00:22:24,880 Thank you, everyone. 353 00:22:30,840 --> 00:22:32,720 You all know I hate talking fluff, 354 00:22:32,800 --> 00:22:34,400 though that sentence itself was fluff. 355 00:22:34,480 --> 00:22:37,760 So now let me walk you through my plan and progress 356 00:22:37,840 --> 00:22:39,520 since the project kicked off. 357 00:22:52,120 --> 00:22:53,160 Jealous? 358 00:22:57,120 --> 00:22:58,320 I'm just… 359 00:23:00,040 --> 00:23:01,560 I just 360 00:23:02,360 --> 00:23:03,480 wasn't ready for this. 361 00:23:04,800 --> 00:23:08,360 Honestly, when we both got promoted to SBA around the same time, 362 00:23:08,440 --> 00:23:09,600 I was fine with it. 363 00:23:09,680 --> 00:23:14,400 But then she just shot past me and became a project manager. 364 00:23:14,480 --> 00:23:17,440 -I just feel a little… -I get it. 365 00:23:17,520 --> 00:23:21,560 Back when you took the Bolo Culture project from me, 366 00:23:21,640 --> 00:23:22,480 I felt the same way. 367 00:23:22,560 --> 00:23:25,720 -Lin… -I'm just kidding. 368 00:23:26,400 --> 00:23:29,680 Actually, this kind of thing happens all the time at the company. 369 00:23:29,760 --> 00:23:31,280 Just like Lu Le and me. 370 00:23:31,360 --> 00:23:34,880 We're friends, but we're also rivals. 371 00:23:34,960 --> 00:23:36,000 So don't worry about it. 372 00:23:36,080 --> 00:23:37,720 After a few more times, you'll get used to it. 373 00:23:38,600 --> 00:23:39,640 I know. 374 00:23:39,720 --> 00:23:41,760 It's not that I'm scared to compete with her. 375 00:23:41,840 --> 00:23:43,800 When we were doing the draft for Celestial, 376 00:23:43,880 --> 00:23:45,200 we went head-to-head. 377 00:23:45,960 --> 00:23:46,880 I just… 378 00:23:48,560 --> 00:23:51,360 And Tianna didn't tell me anything. 379 00:23:51,440 --> 00:23:53,280 I didn't even know she took over the whole Celestial project 380 00:23:53,360 --> 00:23:55,000 while I was suspended. 381 00:23:57,560 --> 00:24:00,720 When you were suspended, you went to help Morse pull off a deal. 382 00:24:00,800 --> 00:24:01,880 You didn't tell Tianna about that beforehand, did you? 383 00:24:03,960 --> 00:24:06,400 There's no such thing as absolute fairness in the workplace. 384 00:24:06,480 --> 00:24:08,600 While you're grinding, other people aren't just sitting around. 385 00:24:09,600 --> 00:24:11,960 Back when Celestial and Maxmise were at each other's throats, 386 00:24:12,040 --> 00:24:14,400 everyone thought the project was done for. 387 00:24:14,480 --> 00:24:15,840 But Tianna was the only one who didn't give up. 388 00:24:15,920 --> 00:24:18,840 She went to Mr. Pi and fought to keep the project from being shut down. 389 00:24:18,920 --> 00:24:22,440 She coordinated with colleagues to go through the investigation, 390 00:24:22,520 --> 00:24:23,880 while keeping the project moving. 391 00:24:24,760 --> 00:24:27,800 So without her drive and effort, 392 00:24:27,880 --> 00:24:30,920 do you really think Celestial would've decided to restart the whole project 393 00:24:31,000 --> 00:24:32,960 the second they saw your evidence clearing Ma Ke? 394 00:24:40,920 --> 00:24:41,840 I get it. 395 00:24:42,880 --> 00:24:47,760 I really have no right to be jealous of her. 396 00:24:50,400 --> 00:24:51,280 Thanks for setting me straight. 397 00:24:53,000 --> 00:24:54,880 Call it payback. 398 00:24:54,960 --> 00:24:58,160 After all, I was a pretty lousy mentor. 399 00:24:58,240 --> 00:24:59,720 I never really gave you any real guidance. 400 00:25:02,560 --> 00:25:05,720 But now I think you're actually grounded. 401 00:25:05,800 --> 00:25:09,120 Like a girl who hasn't been out of school for long. 402 00:25:09,200 --> 00:25:13,800 Not like one of those prodigy girls you only see in books or TV shows. 403 00:25:18,960 --> 00:25:20,080 Is this more like it? 404 00:25:23,800 --> 00:25:24,920 Let me check a message. 405 00:25:33,520 --> 00:25:35,480 That's the amulet Mr. Shen gave you, right? 406 00:25:35,560 --> 00:25:36,600 You're still wearing it. 407 00:25:39,560 --> 00:25:40,400 No idea if it even works. 408 00:25:40,480 --> 00:25:42,280 I use it as a phone charm. 409 00:25:42,360 --> 00:25:43,200 Just got used to it. 410 00:26:44,480 --> 00:26:46,200 I zoned out. 411 00:26:46,720 --> 00:26:48,480 I just suddenly thought 412 00:26:48,560 --> 00:26:50,520 of something I discussed in a call with Celestial. 413 00:26:53,920 --> 00:26:54,800 Don't push yourself so hard. 414 00:26:56,000 --> 00:26:57,600 I've already been on two business trips this week. 415 00:26:57,680 --> 00:27:00,280 We only get two hours together today, 416 00:27:00,360 --> 00:27:01,440 and you're still working so hard. 417 00:27:01,520 --> 00:27:02,800 You're practically getting dark circles. 418 00:27:04,720 --> 00:27:05,800 Do I have them? 419 00:27:06,320 --> 00:27:07,400 Where? 420 00:27:07,480 --> 00:27:09,200 Just kidding. 421 00:27:11,160 --> 00:27:13,000 Back when you were my protege, 422 00:27:13,080 --> 00:27:15,200 I could only tell you to take it easy when I saw you grinding like this. 423 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:17,880 But now, as your boyfriend, 424 00:27:17,960 --> 00:27:20,560 I have to seriously tell you to stop pushing so hard. 425 00:27:21,080 --> 00:27:23,320 Don't treat yourself like a work machine. 426 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:26,480 Consulting is a marathon of output. 427 00:27:26,560 --> 00:27:28,120 If you keep pulling all-nighters like this, 428 00:27:28,200 --> 00:27:30,200 you'll burn yourself out sooner or later. 429 00:27:45,120 --> 00:27:47,280 What's wrong? Tired of me nagging? 430 00:27:49,640 --> 00:27:52,640 I just want your work to be easier. 431 00:27:54,160 --> 00:27:57,600 But we both prefer seeing each other strive to do better, right? 432 00:28:00,360 --> 00:28:01,200 Okay, okay. 433 00:28:01,720 --> 00:28:03,760 Whatever the lady says goes. 434 00:28:05,960 --> 00:28:07,080 I think so too. 435 00:28:08,520 --> 00:28:09,360 -Eat up. -Eat up. 436 00:28:22,760 --> 00:28:23,840 Honestly, 437 00:28:24,840 --> 00:28:26,280 I just want to push a little harder. 438 00:28:26,360 --> 00:28:28,160 I don't want to be outdone by Tianna. 439 00:28:30,920 --> 00:28:31,760 I get it. 440 00:28:32,480 --> 00:28:34,160 But don't forget 441 00:28:34,240 --> 00:28:36,000 why you got into this industry in the first place. 442 00:28:37,200 --> 00:28:39,840 Don't let specific issues get you completely bogged down. 443 00:28:40,640 --> 00:28:42,200 Of course I haven't forgotten. 444 00:28:42,280 --> 00:28:45,080 I want to be a top consultant like you, 445 00:28:45,160 --> 00:28:46,080 make partner, 446 00:28:46,160 --> 00:28:48,680 have my own office, and buy back my mom's old apartment. 447 00:28:50,480 --> 00:28:51,320 Apartment. 448 00:28:53,200 --> 00:28:55,480 I told the agent this morning that I had the money ready. 449 00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:58,120 I've been so busy all day that I forgot to ask him for an update. 450 00:28:58,200 --> 00:28:59,560 Where's my phone? 451 00:29:00,520 --> 00:29:01,360 Right here. 452 00:29:02,080 --> 00:29:03,160 Any updates? 453 00:29:04,240 --> 00:29:05,640 The agent said apartment prices dropped again. 454 00:29:05,720 --> 00:29:07,920 The guy who signed online before changed his mind and backed out. 455 00:29:08,680 --> 00:29:10,400 Then the landlord said 456 00:29:10,480 --> 00:29:13,080 if I could pay the same price, he'd sell it to me. 457 00:29:13,160 --> 00:29:14,160 That's great news. 458 00:29:15,640 --> 00:29:17,000 Hey, Zhu. This is Xu Chi. 459 00:29:17,080 --> 00:29:19,080 How did it go? When did the landlord say we could sign? 460 00:29:22,720 --> 00:29:24,440 What? How could he just change his mind like that? 461 00:29:24,520 --> 00:29:25,520 What happened? 462 00:29:26,720 --> 00:29:27,560 The landlord backed out. 463 00:29:27,640 --> 00:29:29,600 He said I need to pay in full to close the deal. 464 00:29:31,480 --> 00:29:32,360 Don't panic just yet. 465 00:29:32,440 --> 00:29:34,360 Let's head over right now and talk to him in person. 466 00:29:36,400 --> 00:29:39,160 Xu, we go way back. How could I pull anything on you? 467 00:29:39,240 --> 00:29:40,720 The landlord already agreed. 468 00:29:40,800 --> 00:29:42,400 He even went to the transaction center. 469 00:29:42,480 --> 00:29:44,880 But the paperwork to cancel the signing and get the tax refund is a hassle. 470 00:29:44,960 --> 00:29:46,760 He got annoyed and didn't want to deal with it. 471 00:29:47,480 --> 00:29:49,880 He said if he sold it to you, he'd have to make trips again, 472 00:29:49,960 --> 00:29:52,800 and waiting for your loan approval would take months. 473 00:29:52,880 --> 00:29:56,760 So either you pay in full or he's not canceling the signing. 474 00:29:56,840 --> 00:29:58,120 Come on. 475 00:29:58,200 --> 00:30:00,120 Banks approve mortgages really fast now. 476 00:30:00,200 --> 00:30:01,840 And I know people there. I definitely won't drag it out. 477 00:30:02,760 --> 00:30:03,800 How about this? 478 00:30:05,200 --> 00:30:07,480 Can you help me contact him so I can talk to him in person? 479 00:30:07,560 --> 00:30:09,680 But it's 11 p.m. now. 480 00:30:09,760 --> 00:30:10,920 He's probably asleep. 481 00:30:11,000 --> 00:30:14,320 Besides, the notes say he's only available during the day. 482 00:30:15,120 --> 00:30:16,720 -Then… Then I… -Easy now. 483 00:30:18,840 --> 00:30:20,640 The landlord really said it has to be full payment, right? 484 00:30:20,720 --> 00:30:22,640 Yes… It's true. Why would I lie to you? 485 00:30:22,720 --> 00:30:26,200 Whether you pay in full or take a loan, our commission is the same. 486 00:30:26,280 --> 00:30:28,440 The landlord wouldn't let us see the place. 487 00:30:28,520 --> 00:30:30,200 Now he's about to sell it. 488 00:30:30,280 --> 00:30:31,320 Can you take us to see it? 489 00:30:32,960 --> 00:30:33,800 Alright. 490 00:30:44,840 --> 00:30:47,120 I'll step out and take a call. 491 00:30:55,320 --> 00:30:57,760 Remember which room you stayed in as a kid? 492 00:31:00,320 --> 00:31:01,800 It should be this one. 493 00:31:09,080 --> 00:31:10,360 No, I think it was this one. 494 00:31:11,880 --> 00:31:12,920 You don't remember? 495 00:31:19,320 --> 00:31:21,400 This used to be my grandma's apartment. 496 00:31:22,200 --> 00:31:25,120 I only got to come and stay here with my mom during the holidays. 497 00:31:26,840 --> 00:31:28,040 It's been so many years. 498 00:31:28,920 --> 00:31:31,360 This place looks nothing like I remember. 499 00:31:37,480 --> 00:31:38,440 All I remember 500 00:31:39,680 --> 00:31:43,400 is that my mom sold it for 80,000 yuan to help my dad fund his business. 501 00:31:45,040 --> 00:31:47,800 Then my dad got a mistress. 502 00:31:48,320 --> 00:31:49,800 My mom divorced him. 503 00:31:51,080 --> 00:31:53,920 When my mom saw on the news that apartment prices here had skyrocketed, 504 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:55,280 she regretted it so much. 505 00:31:57,720 --> 00:32:00,280 Before my mom passed, she told me so many times. 506 00:32:01,720 --> 00:32:04,280 She said she really wanted to go back to before she met my dad. 507 00:32:06,200 --> 00:32:07,600 Back to Beijing. 508 00:32:09,640 --> 00:32:10,800 Back to this apartment. 509 00:32:16,280 --> 00:32:17,840 But I was too young then. 510 00:32:18,920 --> 00:32:20,280 There was nothing I could do. 511 00:32:20,880 --> 00:32:24,480 Is this her wish or yours? 512 00:32:26,640 --> 00:32:27,840 Is there a difference? 513 00:32:30,800 --> 00:32:33,760 Anyway, every time I'm sad, I come here. 514 00:32:33,840 --> 00:32:38,240 Just looking at this little building and that window full of flowers, 515 00:32:38,760 --> 00:32:40,200 it's like I go back in time. 516 00:32:40,840 --> 00:32:44,600 Back to when I was happiest. 517 00:32:53,960 --> 00:32:55,360 Then let's buy this place. 518 00:32:57,960 --> 00:32:59,360 I don't have that kind of money. 519 00:32:59,440 --> 00:33:00,720 You've got me. 520 00:33:04,240 --> 00:33:05,880 That's not what I meant. 521 00:33:05,960 --> 00:33:06,920 Sometimes, 522 00:33:07,560 --> 00:33:09,440 opportunity matters more than money. 523 00:33:09,520 --> 00:33:12,480 -But I can't just use your money. -You already missed out once. 524 00:33:13,080 --> 00:33:14,400 You can't miss it again. 525 00:33:14,480 --> 00:33:16,520 If it really bothers you, 526 00:33:17,240 --> 00:33:18,720 we can sign a loan agreement. 527 00:33:19,720 --> 00:33:24,840 Chi, give me a chance to do what a boyfriend should do. 528 00:33:26,040 --> 00:33:26,880 Alright? 529 00:34:11,880 --> 00:34:12,800 Hey, ladies. 530 00:34:12,880 --> 00:34:14,639 Long time no see. 531 00:34:14,719 --> 00:34:15,639 Missed you guys so much. 532 00:34:22,440 --> 00:34:23,360 Let me give you a quick update. 533 00:34:23,440 --> 00:34:25,800 Today I'm doing the preliminary delivery with the Reinsurance Department. 534 00:34:27,120 --> 00:34:28,120 Let's talk about it at the morning meeting. 535 00:34:28,199 --> 00:34:30,760 -Okay. -Uh, I can't make the morning meeting. 536 00:34:30,840 --> 00:34:32,560 And I need to take some time off. 537 00:34:32,639 --> 00:34:35,760 At 8:40, I'm meeting Mr. Sun to check the database. 538 00:34:35,840 --> 00:34:37,400 And tomorrow, I'm going on a business trip with him. 539 00:34:38,080 --> 00:34:40,120 We're hitting Celestial's data centers 540 00:34:40,199 --> 00:34:42,239 in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Suzhou 541 00:34:42,320 --> 00:34:44,400 to do on-site training delivery. 542 00:34:44,480 --> 00:34:46,000 Probably won't be back until the weekend. 543 00:34:46,080 --> 00:34:47,600 That many places in such a short time? 544 00:34:47,679 --> 00:34:48,679 Can your body handle it? 545 00:34:49,280 --> 00:34:51,440 Okay, as long as you've got it planned out. 546 00:34:51,520 --> 00:34:52,679 No need to send daily reports. 547 00:34:52,760 --> 00:34:53,920 Just give me a summary when you're back. 548 00:34:56,280 --> 00:34:57,120 IT Department's on the 17th floor. 549 00:34:57,200 --> 00:34:58,560 I'll take the high-zone elevator. 550 00:34:58,640 --> 00:34:59,840 Bye. 551 00:35:03,320 --> 00:35:05,080 My bad. My bad. 552 00:35:08,200 --> 00:35:11,960 She's grinding right now, trying to pull ahead of me. 553 00:35:12,040 --> 00:35:13,080 Don't hold her back. 554 00:35:13,640 --> 00:35:14,600 No way. 555 00:35:14,680 --> 00:35:16,560 You've already been project manager for some time. 556 00:35:16,640 --> 00:35:18,280 Even if she knocks it out of the park with the IT Department, 557 00:35:18,360 --> 00:35:19,200 she still can't top you. 558 00:35:19,280 --> 00:35:21,680 Do you really think this hand-me-down project manager spot 559 00:35:21,760 --> 00:35:22,640 is worth all that much? 560 00:35:22,720 --> 00:35:25,000 She and I are both gunning for a partner. 561 00:35:25,080 --> 00:35:27,280 You think we care about some temporary title? No. 562 00:35:27,360 --> 00:35:29,520 What we care about is Mr. Pi and Sha Sha's 563 00:35:29,600 --> 00:35:32,440 overall evaluation after this project wraps. 564 00:35:32,520 --> 00:35:34,880 That affects how far I can go at Maxmise. 565 00:35:35,480 --> 00:35:36,920 -Get it? -Got it. 566 00:35:39,160 --> 00:35:41,080 Okay, I'm done talking to you. 567 00:35:41,680 --> 00:35:42,520 Have to go grind too. 568 00:35:45,440 --> 00:35:46,280 How about this? 569 00:35:46,360 --> 00:35:49,280 Let me grind with you at your place these next few days? 570 00:35:52,440 --> 00:35:53,400 You wish. 571 00:36:02,680 --> 00:36:04,240 MOM 572 00:36:06,600 --> 00:36:08,320 I'll take the stairs. 573 00:36:12,560 --> 00:36:13,640 Hey, Mom. 574 00:36:14,560 --> 00:36:16,000 What's up? I'm at work. 575 00:36:18,600 --> 00:36:19,600 A blind date? 576 00:36:21,040 --> 00:36:21,960 I'm not going. 577 00:36:22,040 --> 00:36:23,000 You guys promised me 578 00:36:23,080 --> 00:36:25,800 you'd never pull this blind date nonsense on me. I… 579 00:36:27,560 --> 00:36:28,400 Dad. 580 00:36:30,400 --> 00:36:32,880 Okay, I got it. 581 00:36:32,960 --> 00:36:33,960 I'll be there on time. 582 00:36:48,200 --> 00:36:49,400 BETTER HOME TOGETHER 583 00:37:05,080 --> 00:37:06,040 Tianna. 584 00:37:06,560 --> 00:37:09,160 Ms. Xue's son works in IT. 585 00:37:09,240 --> 00:37:12,040 I heard he's doing really well. 586 00:37:13,200 --> 00:37:14,680 Wow, that's impressive. 587 00:37:15,200 --> 00:37:17,640 So if my laptop breaks, can he fix it for me? 588 00:37:17,720 --> 00:37:18,600 Don't be silly. 589 00:37:18,680 --> 00:37:20,720 His company is huge. 590 00:37:21,240 --> 00:37:23,480 Come on. Don't pull that long face. 591 00:37:23,560 --> 00:37:27,360 Your dad wanted you to come and vet the guy for him. 592 00:37:27,440 --> 00:37:29,240 He recently got into some… 593 00:37:29,920 --> 00:37:30,960 What's it called again? 594 00:37:31,040 --> 00:37:32,720 It's a new business model, anyway. 595 00:37:33,360 --> 00:37:34,360 Perfect timing. 596 00:37:34,440 --> 00:37:36,920 Ms. Xue's son works in tech. 597 00:37:37,000 --> 00:37:38,840 Don't overthink it. 598 00:37:38,920 --> 00:37:40,280 It's not a blind date. 599 00:37:40,360 --> 00:37:42,240 Just think of it as making a new friend. 600 00:37:43,200 --> 00:37:44,160 Have a nice chat. 601 00:37:45,520 --> 00:37:46,760 Right this way. It's this private room. 602 00:37:46,840 --> 00:37:48,080 Thank you. Hui! 603 00:37:49,280 --> 00:37:51,080 -Come on. -You're already here. 604 00:37:51,680 --> 00:37:54,000 -Mrs. Xue is here. -So sorry. We're late. 605 00:37:54,080 --> 00:37:55,800 -Son, come on. -Quick. 606 00:37:55,880 --> 00:37:57,480 -Long time no see. -Exactly. 607 00:37:57,560 --> 00:37:59,080 -And this is…? -Tianna. 608 00:37:59,160 --> 00:38:00,400 Say hi. 609 00:38:00,480 --> 00:38:02,440 -Hi, Ms. Xue. -Hello. 610 00:38:02,520 --> 00:38:03,600 So pretty. 611 00:38:04,120 --> 00:38:07,920 Jin, Tianna also studied in the US. 612 00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:10,920 -She's a consultant now. -Okay, Mom. 613 00:38:12,040 --> 00:38:13,240 I know Mr. Shen. 614 00:38:13,840 --> 00:38:16,000 -He's a client of our company. -Know each other? 615 00:38:16,520 --> 00:38:20,840 -They've known each other. -So I'll go chat with him outside? 616 00:38:21,520 --> 00:38:22,760 -Sure. -Great. 617 00:38:22,840 --> 00:38:23,960 Go chat with her. 618 00:38:25,000 --> 00:38:25,960 Go on. 619 00:38:29,840 --> 00:38:32,400 The other day, you were chasing Lin down in the parking lot, 620 00:38:32,480 --> 00:38:34,280 and now you're out on a blind date. 621 00:38:34,360 --> 00:38:36,520 Mr. Shen, your time management is really something. 622 00:38:38,320 --> 00:38:39,800 Fellow sufferers of the same fate. 623 00:38:39,880 --> 00:38:41,120 Cut each other some slack. 624 00:38:41,200 --> 00:38:42,960 Aren't you out on a blind date behind your boyfriend's back? 625 00:38:45,360 --> 00:38:47,560 Don't talk nonsense. I don't have a boyfriend. 626 00:38:49,120 --> 00:38:51,120 Okay, whatever you say. 627 00:38:52,800 --> 00:38:54,240 You're really… 628 00:38:54,960 --> 00:38:56,520 Why are you being so snarky? 629 00:38:57,720 --> 00:38:58,720 No wonder Lin doesn't like you. 630 00:39:03,960 --> 00:39:04,840 What, did I say something wrong? 631 00:39:07,680 --> 00:39:08,760 No. You're right. 632 00:39:09,960 --> 00:39:10,840 She really doesn't like me. 633 00:39:12,600 --> 00:39:14,320 By the way, how's she been? 634 00:39:16,080 --> 00:39:16,920 You wanna know? 635 00:39:18,600 --> 00:39:22,000 You think I'd be nice enough to tell you? 636 00:39:28,080 --> 00:39:29,200 Let's make a deal. 637 00:39:29,280 --> 00:39:31,520 Tell me how she's been, 638 00:39:32,040 --> 00:39:36,080 and I guarantee your mom won't bug you for a long time. 639 00:39:39,080 --> 00:39:40,080 Really? 640 00:39:41,200 --> 00:39:42,960 -At least half a year? -A whole year, even. 641 00:39:46,720 --> 00:39:48,400 What do you think they're talking about? 642 00:39:48,480 --> 00:39:50,320 They're really hitting it off. 643 00:39:51,360 --> 00:39:52,280 Now tell me. 644 00:39:52,800 --> 00:39:54,000 How's she been? 645 00:39:55,560 --> 00:39:57,000 She's fine. Everything's normal. 646 00:39:58,040 --> 00:39:59,720 -That's it? -Yeah. 647 00:39:59,800 --> 00:40:00,880 That's worth a year? 648 00:40:00,960 --> 00:40:03,080 What else do you want? 649 00:40:03,160 --> 00:40:06,840 Lin got divorced and ended up in the hospital. 650 00:40:06,920 --> 00:40:10,040 After all that, she comes back to work as if nothing happened. 651 00:40:10,120 --> 00:40:12,760 You expect her to be heartbroken? 652 00:40:12,840 --> 00:40:14,160 Besides, 653 00:40:14,240 --> 00:40:17,840 you're the one pursuing her like crazy, not the other way around. 654 00:40:17,920 --> 00:40:19,000 Are you done? 655 00:40:19,520 --> 00:40:22,440 If you keep throwing out these useless comments, 656 00:40:22,520 --> 00:40:23,440 I'm calling off the deal. 657 00:40:24,040 --> 00:40:25,360 No, then what… 658 00:40:26,200 --> 00:40:27,600 Then what else do you want to know? 659 00:40:28,600 --> 00:40:29,800 I want to know… 660 00:40:38,200 --> 00:40:39,720 I don't even know what I want to know. 661 00:40:43,000 --> 00:40:46,520 I don't even know what she really wants. 662 00:40:49,160 --> 00:40:50,840 I told her to stop selling herself short, 663 00:40:51,760 --> 00:40:53,680 but she still told me to stay away. 664 00:40:53,760 --> 00:40:55,640 She said 665 00:40:55,720 --> 00:40:57,920 she wants to keep her dignity and her pride. 666 00:41:01,200 --> 00:41:02,040 What are you laughing at? 667 00:41:03,760 --> 00:41:04,680 Sorry. 668 00:41:05,360 --> 00:41:07,240 I'm just laughing at how dumb you are. 669 00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:09,160 What do you mean? 670 00:41:10,440 --> 00:41:13,560 What did she say she wanted to keep? 671 00:41:13,640 --> 00:41:14,840 Her dignity and pride. 672 00:41:14,920 --> 00:41:17,520 Then it must be because you did something 673 00:41:17,600 --> 00:41:19,120 that made her feel like she lost her dignity. 674 00:41:19,200 --> 00:41:21,240 That's like dragging someone who's scared of heights 675 00:41:21,320 --> 00:41:23,000 up to a rooftop and telling her, 676 00:41:23,080 --> 00:41:25,080 "Honey, don't be scared." Does that help? 677 00:41:29,640 --> 00:41:30,480 So that's it. 678 00:41:32,240 --> 00:41:34,080 Okay. Now you know. Go explain yourself. 679 00:41:36,400 --> 00:41:37,360 No rush. 680 00:41:38,520 --> 00:41:39,720 Never go into battle unprepared. 681 00:41:41,040 --> 00:41:42,280 Let me tell you something. 682 00:41:42,360 --> 00:41:45,840 Missy, don't think you can boss me around on everything. 683 00:41:46,440 --> 00:41:48,240 If you were actually good at this love stuff, 684 00:41:48,320 --> 00:41:49,960 you wouldn't be here tonight. 685 00:41:53,840 --> 00:41:55,080 I wasted my breath on you. 686 00:41:59,040 --> 00:42:00,240 It wasn't wasted. 687 00:42:01,320 --> 00:42:02,160 Come closer. 688 00:42:04,400 --> 00:42:05,480 I said come closer. 689 00:42:06,200 --> 00:42:07,680 Why should I come closer? 690 00:42:09,720 --> 00:42:10,920 The choice is yours. 691 00:42:19,760 --> 00:42:20,800 Is it okay now? 692 00:42:22,280 --> 00:42:24,520 -Take my arm. -Take your arm? 693 00:42:37,520 --> 00:42:38,520 On my cue. 694 00:42:39,040 --> 00:42:42,280 I'll count to three, and we turn around, look back, 695 00:42:42,360 --> 00:42:44,400 smile, and nod. 696 00:42:44,480 --> 00:42:45,320 Got it? 697 00:42:46,520 --> 00:42:48,240 I asked if you got it. 698 00:42:48,320 --> 00:42:49,160 Answer me properly. 699 00:42:51,520 --> 00:42:54,280 -Got it, Mr. Shen. -Three, two, one. 700 00:43:00,520 --> 00:43:02,200 You two go ahead and chat. 701 00:43:02,280 --> 00:43:03,640 You two have a nice talk. 702 00:43:06,760 --> 00:43:11,120 But holding arms on a first blind date is a bit much, isn't it? 703 00:43:11,200 --> 00:43:14,120 There's worse. Wanna try? 704 00:43:14,680 --> 00:43:16,400 -No thanks. -So it wasn't wasted, was it? 705 00:43:17,560 --> 00:43:18,680 No, Mr. Shen.