Original subtitles

(Episode 32)

But the role of the board of directors is...

to correct mistakes made

in the course...

of decision making

and to provide the right guidance.

A Yan,...

what I say may upset you,...

but it's for your own good.

You need to accumulate experience.

Conserve your strength

and you can make a comeback in due time.

I will take care of funding.

This is a lot of money.

How are you going to get it?

No matter what,

I am not going to cancel this project.

Don't worry.

I won't use Shenghai Group's funds again.

It's so beautiful.

Guys, look.

It's so beautiful.

Which of you...

has seen Peter Pan today?

He's over there.

Peter Pan, you're here. Peter Pan.

We discovered

an amazing flower today.

We are studying it.

Really? Let me have a look.

Why are you here?

It's been a while since we saw each other.

I miss you.

So I came to see you.

Shh... They are rehearsing.

Okay, stop.

Let's take a break.

-Okay. -Okay.

Come over here, guys.

-Okay. -Okay.

Is he your boyfriend?

No.

Don't say that.

Jiang Ze, stop fooling around.

All the best to both of you.

I...

I saw the news

about you and Zitong being a couple.

If you are really seeing each other,

please treat her well.

Stop bothering me.

Zhou Xiaomeng,

are you jealous?

Of course not.

Zitong is one of my best friends.

If you are together,

I will be very happy for you.

It's not possible between her and I.

We are not in a relationship.

But I would be happy if you are jealous.

At least I know you care about me.

Please stop cracking jokes like this.

Fine, I'll zip it.

I am here...

to take you out for lunch.

I'm busy.

Where are you going?

I promised Tiankong...

I would take him out today.

Great! I'm free too.

I'll go with you.

Since his eyes got better,...

I haven't seen him yet.

But I...

My fair damsel,

I volunteer to be your chauffeur

and keep you company.

If you don't want me to say anything,

I promise I'll shut up.

I'll be as quiet as a rock.

You can even treat me as if I am not there.

Okay?

I...

Stop thinking so much. Let's go.

Slow down, Tiankong.

I will get on that ride and that one, and that one too.

-That one? -Yes, that one.

And that one, and that one too.

I'll take you there, okay?

Is it fun, Tiankong?

Hello.

Jiang Ze!

Are you having a good time?

Let's go over there.

Let's take a break. Okay?

Okay. I'm tired too.

It's beautiful here.

Tiankong, can you see it?

Yes, it's very beautiful.

Jiang Ze, can you take a picture

of me and Tiankong?

Sure, no problem.

Come on.

-Is it done? -Well,

I want to take a picture too.

Okay.

Come, Tiankong.

Come on, let's take one together.

Another one.

Okay.

Let me take a look.

Xiaomeng.

Wait for me here.

♪ Look at the beautiful fireworks ♪

♪ I won't run ♪

♪ I'll come back and hold you tight ♪

♪ Searching for you in the crowd ♪

♪ We always realize too late ♪

♪ The weight of love ♪

This is so pretty!

♪ We allow love to wilt away ♪

♪ And in the end, I've lost you ♪

♪ My tears will teach me to be wise ♪

♪ I look up at you ♪

♪ My eyes are wet ♪

Xiaomeng,...

will you be my girlfriend?

Say yes...

Tiankong, let's go.

Say yes...

♪ We couldn't bear to be hurt ♪

♪ Allowing regrets to brew ♪

♪ We allow love to wilt away ♪

♪ And in the end, I've lost you ♪

♪ The beautiful story ♪

♪ Will teach me to be wise ♪

♪ There's nothing more beautiful Than this ♪

Sir, your bouquet.

You may keep it.

Are you aware there were many people

watching us just now?

It is rare to see you so happy,...

so I made a spontaneous decision

to confess my love for you.

Have I...

screwed things up?

Jiang Ze, do you know

I am very scared of

public attention like this?

Please, don't ever do this again.

Do you accept my confession?

No. I'm sorry.

Zhou Xiaomeng,

how many times are you going to reject me?

Do you want me to woo you for the rest of my life...

before saying yes?

Since you know it's not going to work,

don't ever do this again.

Do you believe in my sincerity?

I do. But first of all,...

a sudden confession might be a surprise sometimes,

but it might also come as a shock.

So please,

don't scare me like this again. Okay?

Second of all, you know

where my heart is.

I have never hid it from you.

There is someone in my heart

and there are things I can't leave behind.

I can't take you as my boyfriend.

The problem doesn't lie with you.

It's me who can't do this.

I get it.

I did this over and over again...

to let you know that...

you always have a backup right behind you.

I just hope you...

would sometimes turn around and pay me a little attention.

Ice cream, ice cream!

Let's get some ice cream.

Come, Tiankong.

I'll get you some ice cream.

Xiaomeng,

come with us.

Chairman Zhou,...

this is the list of companies...

that you asked for.

Some of them are new companies

that are growing quite well domestically.

Compared to those arrogant big companies,...

there is more room for collaboration between us.

You are right. Compared to

big companies with deep pockets,...

these companies present better opportunities for us.

Find out more information

about these companies,

including their main businesses,

market values and so on.

Yes, Chairman Zhou.

Sun Lingxi did not come to work

for the past two days.

I heard her foot is hurt.

Is she resting at home?

Yes.

How is she? Is it serious?

We are all co-workers. Why don't you ask her yourself?

It's not my place to do so.

Qingyan,...

you know the rules of the company.

Office romance...

I know.

That's why I didn't tell her...

about my feelings.

Speaking of it, I don't really agree

with this rule either.

It's against human nature.

If it works out for you,...

I will

cancel this rule for you.

Since when did you first fall for her?

How come I never noticed it?

I don't know.

Then again, how many people really know...

when their love for someone started?

You are right.

I just feel like...

she and I have a lot in common.

Both of us...

need to work very hard

to get

what we want.

That's why she caught my eyes.

It's my fault...

that you guys have to work so hard.

No, Chairman Zhou.

I love working with you a lot.

I find my worth...

when I work for you.

Just confess your love for her with the same attitude.

I never dared to ask what's on her mind.

If there's a good opportunity,...

be brave.

I wish you success.

Thank you, Chairman Zhou.

You may go.

It's been a long time since I last saw Tiankong

this happy.

He had a great time today.

Kids get happy very easily.

Jiang Ze,...

thank you for all you've done for us today.

What do you intend to do to thank me?

I...

Give me a peck on the cheek.

Here.

I will take it that you truly appreciate what I've done.

Jiang Ze!

Fine. I was just kidding.

Sister Xiaomeng...

Sister Xiaomeng...

I better get back there...

to take care of Tiankong.

Although we have a third wheel

at the back,...

I will still consider today as our first date.

I still want to thank you...

for this opportunity.

(Nanyue Children Welfare Center)

We are back.

Welcome back.

He fell asleep at the back of the car just now.

Really?

Say goodbye to Sister Xiaomeng.

Tiankong, bye-bye.

Bye-bye, Tiankong.

Come, let's go in.

Director.

Xiaomeng,...

can you come to the theater?

What happened?

Just come here.

We'll talk when you get here.

Okay, I'll be right there.

Jiang Ze,...

can you give me a lift to the theater?

Okay, let's go.

Director, has something happened?

Xiaomeng,...

we might not be able to continue

with the play anymore.

Why is that so?

The company that promised to invest in it

thought that the play had little market value.

They want to invest in an animation

that has more market potential.

That can't be.

It is a done deal.

How can they back off now?

This is how business is done.

They will invest in projects that are profitable.

We didn't sign a contract anyway.

Whatever we agreed on...

doesn't count.

So are we going to give up just like that?

Moreover,...

our two main actors...

have to sit for examination soon.

It's hard for them to find time for rehearsal.

How are we going to proceed?

Director, don't be disheartened.

We will find a solution.

I had been talking

to this company for a long time.

I finally struck a deal with them.

But as they have withdrawn the investment,...

we can't even afford

the rental for the theater for our rehearsal.

What should we do?

I will figure this out.

Director,

please give me some time.

You?

I don't think there's much

you can do.

No, it's not over until it's over.

We can't give up just yet.

Trust me.

Lingxi, I heard that you hurt your foot.

I'm here to see how you are.

Are you feeling better?

Take a seat.

Be careful.

Sit down.

Why are you here?

Is there something wrong at the company?

No.

I just thought that since you hurt your foot,

it might be inconvenient for you to get around.

So I brought you some fruit

and other necessities...

you might need.

I am fine.

You shouldn't have made this trip.

You shouldn't trouble yourself.

It's no trouble at all.

I thought since you are living alone

and there's nobody to take care of you,

I can't help but worry.

I bought a lot of fruit.

What would you like to have? I'll get you some.

Chang Qingyan,...

don't treat me so well. I'm not worth your effort.

Well,...

we are colleagues.

It's only right that we help one another out, isn't it?

Right. We are colleagues.

My foot is injured.

Thank you for helping Chairman Zhou

at work.

It's my job.

Don't worry about the company.

Just take care of yourself.

Rest well.

If there's nothing else,

I should go.

Also,...

if you need anything,

call me anytime.

-Let me see you to the door. -No need.

Sit down...

Right now,

just take care of yourself.

I'm making a move.

Excuse me. We have to move the props.

Sorry.

There's nothing here,

nothing to see anymore.

Go home.

Tomorrow, another play

is going to rehearse here.

Xiaomeng.

The company that was supposed

to invest in us,...

walked back on their promise abruptly.

Our production...

cannot go on.

How did this happen?

Shall I go to Shenghai Group?

No, Jiang Ze,...

absolutely not.

I don't want help from anyone anymore.

I can only rely on myself.

You can't help me.

What are you going to do?

I think other than storytelling,...

I know nothing else.

You remind me of something.

You can go to Penguin FM

to do storytelling.

It can help to increase your popularity.

It's killing two birds with one stone.

Penguin FM?

Yes.

It's a nice app.

Try it.

Okay, I'll try it when I get home.

Let's go then.

-How is it? -It's good.

Don't touch it. Okay?

It's done.

Zitong, are you ready?

Yes.

Okay, three, two, one.

Action.

Hi kids!

I am your good friend,

Sister Tongtong.

Today, I want to

share a story with you.

The name of the story is

The Journey of A Boy to the Stars.

You look very pretty today.

Really?

I was born with the sun.

Really?

I think

it's breakfast time.

Please take care of me.

Okay.

This is for you.

The tiger might come back.

They have sharp claws.

But on my planet,

there is no tiger.

Also, tigers don't eat grass.

Okay, kids.

That's all for today.

I hope you like me.

From now on, I will tell you

more interesting stories.

Okay, cut.

Qiao Zhen,

how was my performance?

Not bad. You made some improvements.

How am I compared with Xiaomeng?

You can't compare like that.

Both of you have different styles.

Anyway,...

I must thank you

for this opportunity.

Don't mention it.

You earn it.

Today, it's your first show

as a formal program host rather than a substitute one.

Work hard.

I trust you will do well.

Okay.

Qiao Zhen, we have wrapped up.

I will buy you and A Qi dinner.

Excuse me.

Hello.

Xiaomeng.

Okay, see you at the cafe.

Sorry,

I can't go to dinner with you.

Next time.

It's a wrap.

No matter how hard I try,...

I can't replace Xiaomeng's position in your hearts, can I?

You're being weird.

Aren't you and Xiaomeng friends?

Of course. I was just kidding.

Let's go.

You're weird.

What happened, Xiaomeng?

You look upset.

What happened?

There's a problem with funding

for the play.

Rehearsal is suspended now.

We can't afford the rental anymore.

The actors

have been terminated too.

What about the director...

and the management of the production?

The director is trying hard to save the play.

But the investor

wants to cancel the funding.

What kind of investor is that?

It's preposterous.

The investor

wants to give the funding to an animation.

They want to make more profit.

It's people like this

who only care about money nowadays.

These investors who have

little regard for culture

are making the cultural industry extremely polarized.

They do make a lot of money.

But they don't care about

how meaningful their projects are,

and if the projects are benefiting the viewers.

As a result,...

the truly meaningful plays

are struggling.

That's right.

But that's how the market is now.

Very few people...

can stay patient

to produce quality work.

I wonder if

other companies...

would be interested in

our play.

There will be someone who appreciates your work.

Be patient.

I don't have time.

I really want to help them.

You know, it's very hard...

for a group of youngsters

to produce a meaningful

play for children.

Yes.

People with dreams are very noble.

We will figure this out.

Are you still thinking about it?

Yes.

After all,

we made a lot of prep work before this.

But now, our passion

is wasting away gradually.

There's nothing we can do.

Absolutely nothing.

Don't be too hard on yourself.

Right, there's a new

comedy movie recently.

I heard the box office is doing well.

It's been a while since we watched a movie together.

Let's watch this one.

I am too upset.

The more upset you are,...

the more you should let loose.

Come, my treat. Let's go.

Please, donate to this child.

Thank you, everyone.

Qiao Zhen, look.

What are they doing over there?

There are a lot of people.

Maybe there are people who are having trouble

asking for donation.

It's quite common.

Thank you.

Thank you. This is from me.

Qiao Zhen,...

let's start a donation drive.

Are you serious?

Carrying a wooden box,...

asking for donation on the streets?

Won't you be embarrassed?

It's nothing.

Back then, to find a job,...

I even distributed flyers on the streets.

I'm going to print out some flyers.

On one hand, it's publicity for the play.

On the other hand, I can ask for donation.

I'll take whatever I can get.

I must do something...

for the play.

Xiaomeng,...

I wasn't very confident...

when I introduced you to the production team.

I didn't expect you to be so committed.

You have no idea. This director...

not only gave me a job,

he also gave me

something very important.

What is it?

Confidence.

Thank you.

The tea tastes good.

It seems

you have run into some trouble, haven't you?

Nothing escapes you,

Uncle Ling.

The troubles lately...

are stressing me out.

Do you have any plans?

The incidents lately...

have prohibited me

from using Shenghai Group's funding

for the sports center.

I'm going to look for...

suitable investors, domestic or overseas.

If I can get funding,...

the board of directors...

probably won't object to it so vigorously anymore.

The board of directors...

are all scrutinizing you

closely.

They are hoping you'd make a mistake...

and they can make use of it

to attack you,...

especially Jiang Qingcheng.

He might not object to it openly,...

but his intention is clear.

He's very determined.

It's obvious that he and the rest...

are in it together.

This cunning fox is cornering you...

to be where you are now.

Exactly.

That's why I really don't know what to do next.

A Yan,...

I remember that you used to box.

Yes, I still box occasionally.

Then you should understand that...

as a boxer,...

the most important thing in a match

is the fighting spirit.

It will make you strive harder.

It's the same in the business arena.

As long as you are...

courageous and calm,

you will not be defeated.

Don't be afraid to make new attempts...

or make mistakes.

Sometimes,

your courage will bring you victory.

You are right.

Why didn't I think of it?

It seems my effort spent on boxing

had gone to waste.

When you're the player, you might not have the clarity.

You cared too much about what you have to lose.

Sometimes,...

that will hinder you from achieving victory.

You are right.

I was too eager to produce results.

But I can't make a mistake in the next step.

This is

the latest tea for the year, isn't it?

Yes, newly harvested...

and not fermented yet.

Testing new tea leaves with new fire.

What is the next line?

Composing poems and drinking while one's young.

Composing poems and drinking while one's young.

I hope...

no matter what comes

next,...

don't let go of your initial ambition.

Don't be blinded

by winning or losing.

You are still young and have lots of opportunities ahead of you.

It's not necessary

to force yourself to a corner.

Thank you, Uncle Ling.

I shall always remember your advice...

and guidance.

As for funding,...

I'll go back and discuss with my shareholders

before I give you a reply.

This is not

a simple task.

I understand.

With your assurance,...

I feel much better.

Of course,...

the current market is not optimistic.

Many companies are holding back

on big projects.

Even if my Lingtian Group...

can provide funding,...

it would be limited.

You must be prepared.

I know.

I'm getting in touch with other companies as well.

Good.

Xu, I've said this before.

You have a good eye.

Okay then.

Father.

Sure. I'll see you tonight.

My son, tonight,...

come with me to see a few friends.

But you have to promise me

you won't do things that hurt the innocent anymore.

Or else, going forward, I'm not going to help you again.

My son, can you

stop being so stubborn?

I suppose using Dikai Commercial City

to sabotage Zhou Yanzhao

wasn't your intention, was it?

Your intention is making money.

You never thought about

the innocent workers.

Father, if we work together,

we could have overpowered Zhou Yanzhao.

But why did you have to use

such despicable tactics?

Fine, fine.

Darn kid.

I promise you.

Tonight,

it's a legitimate business gathering.

Is it about Dikai Commercial City again?

Yes.

Son,...

for our business, we have to

make use of some old connections.

Father, regarding Dikai Commercial City incident,

Zhou Yanzhao has become suspicious.

Tonight, we are going to see

the directors of Shenghai Group.

We cannot back off now.

I understand.

Tonight, we have to push them

to make a choice as soon as possible.

Make them choose between supporting us

or Zhou Yanzhao.

We can't let Zhou Yanzhao...

proceed with

the sports center anymore.

The directors of Shenghai Group may appear

they are on our side now,...

it's hard to say

how they will be in the future.

Father, I understand.

The business arena is as brutal as the battlefield.

Once we lose the upper hand,...

somebody is going to jump ship.

That's my boy indeed.

Be at your best tonight.

I know. Don't worry.

Xiaoyu.

Sister Hua.

What are you doing?

I'm cleaning the room.

On your first day,

I told you...

you don't have to clean this room.

Oh, I forgot.

You're young.

How can you not remember that?

I'm sorry, Sister Hua.

Anyway, Aunt Ye is

resting now.

I have nothing much to do.

So I thought I'd help you out.

It's not necessary.

Going forward, you don't have to

clean this room.

How about this?

Help me get something from the market.

I'll give you a grocery list.

Okay, Sister Hua.

(Proposal for donation)

(Donation Box)

Please donate to us.

Our play for children needs donation.

Hello, please donate to

our play for children.

Hello, this is

the donation booklet of our stage production.

Can you take a look? Thank you.

Hello, this is

the donation booklet of our stage production.

Can you take a look? Thank you.

Hello.

Hello.

All of you

play important roles at Shenghai Group.

Whatever you plan or do

is definitely

for the benefit of the company, isn't it?

For Shenghai Group,...

we must

be firm in our objection.

President Jiang, don't worry.

When Zhou Yanzhao decided on the project,

I objected,...

because I thought

projects like building sport centers

are not for Shenghai Group.

Yes, he's young

and way out of his league.

Isn't he?

Uncles, you are all very farsighted.

Thank you for your advice.

Like father like son.

That's right. He's outstanding.

Uncles,...

I have a question.

At the board of directors' meeting,...

you were all for the project.

Back then, I thought

Zhou Yanzhao's project

would only affect a small part of Shenghai Group.

So I let him be.

I didn't want to be bothered with him.

But I didn't expect his appetite to be this big.

When it comes to funding,...

we had to put in more and more money.

If this goes on,

there would be serious consequences.

That's right.

A Ze, haven't you heard

a saying before?

The business arena is ever changing.

The trend today...

may change just like that the next day.

Regardless it's our partners

or competitors,

the relationship is ever changing.

Understand?

Yes, Father.

I think

the uncles' and your great minds think alike.

They won't change their minds easily.

Uncles,...

don't you agree?

Of course.

That's right.

A Ze, we are doing our best

for the benefit of the company.

For Shenghai Group,

your uncles here have the best intention.

Father, I understand that.

I wonder how Zhou Yanzhao...

view uncles though.

I heard that Zhou Yanzhao...

is working hard to get funding.

This is the circumstances

Shenghai Group is in now.

A while back,

because of the Commercial City incident,

our share price fell.

Right now, it's impossible

that other venture companies

would invest in us.

That's why going forward,

we must depend on you...

to completely

cut off his funding...

and defeat Zhou Yanzhao,

so we can take back the power.

Don't worry, Vice President Jiang.

We are right behind you.

No matter what decision you make,

we will support you.

That's right.

Since we've reached an agreement,

we should take care of the rest

as soon as possible.

Vice President Jiang,

I have to go.

We have to go too.

Take care.

Goodbye, Uncles.

A Ze,...

you can't be

that blunt when you talk.

I'm ready, Father.

It's about carrot and stick.

I understand that.

Xiaomeng, you're back.

Xiaoyu, where is my mother?

Aunt Ye is in her bedroom.

After having breakfast,

she went for a walk

at the garden.

She is

in a good mood.

I see.

Thank you, Xiaoyu.

You are welcome.