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(Broker)

(Adapted from Miao Juan's novel, "Broker")

(Episode 18)

Dr. Li, Dr. Chen, please take a look at this.

This is an upcoming collaborative project...

between our hospital and Plan O.

For now, the experiment has reached the clinical trial stage.

If you have any suitable cases on hand,

you may sign the paper.

Then we will screen the applicants.

Dr. Lu.

Are you eating?

It's like this, I have a document right here.

I hope you can take a look at it.

I'm sure you're aware of this.

Between Norton and Plan O,

we've chosen Plan O.

It's because Norton's medicine is too expensive,

making it almost impossible...

to be prevalent in society.

But if Plan O's project succeeds,

not only can it be widely introduced,

it will also be a new breakthrough...

to our country and to the world.

For this project to go on,

I need assistance from doctors from different departments...

who are above deputy director level to sign the approval form.

Majority of them have already signed the papers.

Director Lu, please take a look.

If everything is okay,

please sign it.

- Sure. - Thank you.

(Aoyoung Hospital Approval Form)

Qian.

What's the matter?

(Aoyoung Hospital Approval Form)

There's nothing to see. It's done.

Well done.

I can't believe you convinced all these doctors.

It's just a piece of cake.

Where are the test subjects I asked you to work with?

It's about time.

All that's left is Xiao Yu Er's family.

They don't agree with it.

Why?

What do you mean?

His family doesn't want to risk it.

That's right.

He's still too young.

How about this?

Let me talk to his family.

It's tricky.

His parents don't usually show up.

Everything is relayed through his nanny.

It's okay. I'll take care of it.

Stay out of it.

Take your medicine.

Your dad will come to see you when you get better.

Xiao Yu Er, are you playing house?

No.

That's for little girls.

No way I'm playing that.

Let me tell you a secret.

I used to play house when I was a kid.

Really? You're just like me.

That's right.

When I was young,

my parents weren't there for me.

That's not bad.

You have a dad.

I've never met my dad.

Where's your dad? Do you know where he is?

Mom said he's on a business trip.

But when adults say that,

it either means my dad has passed away...

or he has abandoned us.

Did someone tell you that?

Isn't it obvious?

I saw it on TV.

But it doesn't matter.

So what if I have a dad?

He might treat my mom badly.

Then I'm better off without a dad.

Don't you agree?

Goodness.

You're really something.

What about your mom?

Why isn't your mom here with you?

She's busy. Don't bother her.

Your mom is so busy.

What does she do?

She's the owner of a company.

She has many people under her thumb.

- Is that so? - Don't disturb her.

Okay, I understand. I won't disturb her.

Dr. Qin.

What's the matter?

I came to see Xiao Yu Er.

Also about the matter I told you last time...

Let's talk outside.

Xiao Yu Er.

Continue playing house.

Dr. Qin.

Xiao Yu Er's mom doesn't agree to it.

Why?

His mom thinks...

that the clinical trial is too risky.

Ms. Chen, since the government has approved the clinical trial,

it means the risk is under control.

Dr. Qin, I've said what I needed to say.

But his mom said...

even if the experiment succeeds,

there could be side effects.

Yes, it's normal for parents to think so.

I totally understand that.

But I hope you can talk to her again.

Ask her to give us a chance.

Next time, I'll invite the person in charge of the project.

If Xiao Yu Er's mom has any opinions or doubt,

we can discuss it face-to-face.

Mrs. Xu.

Have a seat.

Ms. Chen said you insisted to talk to me again.

Yes, it's about the experiment.

I hope you can reconsider.

I think the risk of this project is too high.

My son is still so young.

He's only five years old.

I understand.

Mrs. Xu.

The standard for cancer treatment...

is a five-year survival rate.

This time, we strongly advise you...

to take part in this experiment.

As long as this medicine works on Xiao Yu Er,

his cancer will be completely cured.

I know that the study of medicine is cruel.

But doctors are also humans.

We have feelings too.

We can all relate to the feelings...

you have for your child.

Xiao Yu Er is now receiving treatment every day.

Even adults can't stand the pain of the side effects,

let alone a child.

But he really is...

a very strong and mature boy.

I remember one time, after his treatment,

he threw up.

He wiped his mouth after throwing up...

and comforted me instead and said that he was fine.

That it happens to everyone.

And then,

he asked me for a candy.

He said,

whenever he's in pain,

he would feel better after taking candy.

Dr. Qin, thank you for telling me that.

Let me think about it, okay?

How about this?

I'll introduce you to the person in charge.

If you have any questions, you can ask her yourself.

Okay.

- Mr. Wang, we're here. - Mr. Wang.

Come in.

Have a seat.

Everyone is familiar with Qin Bin.

He is here to assist us with the clinical trials.

You're the doctor sent by Aoyoung Hospital...

to work with us on the project?

Yes. You didn't expect that, did you?

I look forward to working...

with Mr. Sun and Ms. Qiu.

Mr. Wang.

Please pardon my question.

I wonder if office romance is allowed here.

If it's not allowed,

I'll be in trouble.

That's enough, Qin Bin.

Mr. Wang, let's cut to the chase.

All right.

Let's get to the point.

Earlier, we conducted tests on animals...

and they went really well.

At this stage,

I'll request for clinical trials for now.

I've already contacted the pharmacy.

However, for the clinical trials,

we need patients who have typical symptoms.

I'll leave this to you and Jia Ning.

Okay.

Okay.

- Have a seat. - Ms. Qiu.

It's my first day here.

Can I get a hug from you?

Stop fooling around.

I'm not fooling around.

I have a boyfriend.

Have a seat.

I've been meaning to ask you.

Does no one in your office...

know about you and Zhou Xiao Shan?

No.

Why?

No reason. There's no need.

What do you mean? He suggested to hide it, didn't he?

It's our mutual decision.

He's stupid.

If I had a girlfriend like you,

I would rent that huge screen at Riverside Promenade...

and a play an advertisement for three whole days...

so that everyone knows about us.

All right.

When you display the advertisement, let me know.

I'll be a spectator.

Come on. Let's be serious.

We need six subjects.

Why are there only five?

Is the sixth patient concerned about something?

I can explain it to them myself...

if necessary.

What's wrong?

Let's go eat first.

We'll talk about it over lunch.

Zhou Xiao Shan.

What's going on between Ms. Qiu and Dr. Qin?

He was gone for a while. I thought it was over.

But here he is again.

They're laughing and chatting.

Something good is happening.

I don't know.

Aren't you on their team?

She takes you to experiments every day.

Did you find any clues?

I don't know.

Think carefully. Did he send her to and from work?

Did he?

I don't know.

You know nothing.

How boring.

Jia Ning, let's have lunch together.

I'm not going. You guys go ahead.

I'm afraid she can't make it today.

I'll take a leave on her behalf.

As a gesture of good faith, I'll buy everyone coffee.

- Okay. - It's on Dr. Qin!

Come here, everyone. I'll place the order.

- I'll have a latte. - Okay.

- You can have whatever you like. - Great!

- Hurry! Come on, order away. - I want Perrier.

- Zhou Xiao Shan. - Perrier for me.

What do you want? I'll order for you.

- Are you done? - It's okay.

Give him an Americano without sugar.

Americano with no sugar is so bitter.

It makes sense. Bitterness is meant for you.

I'll get you a slice of cake too.

Qiu Jia Ning.

- All right. - I need you to review this report.

Are you done?

- Done. - I added it too.

- Chocolate. - Please leave it on my table.

I need it now.

Please leave it on my table.

I need it now.

Are you in need of soda water and crackers again?

What is he doing here?

It's for work.

Jia Ning, come on. Let's go eat.

- Sure. - I haven't eaten either.

I'm going too.

I'm not taking you along.

I don't need you to bring me.

What expression is that?

Everyone is watching.

That is not the expression you should show...

when your superior...

is going out for lunch with her guy friend.

Don't be cocky, Qin Bin.

What do you mean?

Unlike you, I'm pursuing Jia Ning openly.

My phone.

Jia Ning, wait for me.

- Bye. - Thanks, Dr. Qin.

- Bye. - Bye.

Zhou Xiao Shan.

Hurry.

It'll be here soon.

I didn't know you liked excitement.

Secret love.

Don't talk nonsense.

I know the difference between work and personal matters.

About the sixth patient, did the family not agree?

It's me.

You?

Anyone who has seen Xiao Yu Er...

will feel sorry for him.

However,

anyone can be included but you.

You're a doctor.

Yes.

So I need a guarantee.

What for?

You want a guarantee that Plan O will surely succeed...

and that Xiao Yu Er will be healthy again?

I'm sorry.

Even if there is a 99.9 percent success rate,

I can't promise you anything.

Since I'm asking for a guarantee,

would you think badly of me?

It's the contrary.

You're not mixing personal life with work.

I respect you for that.

I can't guarantee you anything,

but I can promise you one thing.

I'll do my best.

Thank you.

Later,

I'll introduce you to Xiao Yu Er's mom.

- Caterpillar. - Yes. It's eating vegetables.

It's full.

He's cute.

I'll convince his parent.

That's Xiao Yu Er's nanny.

Where is his mom?

I told the nanny to inform her.

I think she'll be here soon.

Xiao Yu Er's dad has never shown up.

His mom is also very busy with work.

So she doesn't have time to come here often.

Then...

What does his mom do?

I think she is...

Dr. Qin.

Xu Qian Ya?

You know each other?

Jia Ning, this is the information you asked for.

- Thank you. - I'll let you two talk.

Don't you have anything to say to me?

I...

Here.

These are some documents about Plan O's project.

Take a look at them.

I hope you'll consider it...

and let Xiao Yu Er join our project.

Jia Ning, are you confident?

Even if I am,

I can't tell you so.

All I can say is...

if our medicine is effective on Xiao Yu Er,

the chance of relapse is far lower than surgery.

What if it doesn't work?

I can't explain the research in a word or two.

Take a look at the document first.

Look into it.

Regardless if you agree or not,

we'll always be best friends.

Jia Ning.

Thank you.

Don't mention it. It's my job.

No, I mean...

for not asking me about Xiao Yu Er.

Since you won't tell me, I won't ask.

But if you need my help,

tell me anytime.

Dr. Qin,

why didn't you tell my sister...

it's because of your help...

that Plan O gets to work with our hospital?

Don't say that.

You make it sound like I'm really powerful in the hospital.

At the end of the day, it's because your sister's project is great.

They're not blind.

When they compare both projects,

they can see for themselves.

What kind of expression is that?

Keep going, keep making things up.

It's not nonsense.

Don't tell her about it.

Come on, we're living in a modern era.

Stop being melodramatic.

You don't understand.

Romance should sprout from the bottom of your heart.

You don't win somebody's heart by moving them.

I didn't do all these to win her heart.

When you love someone, you don't ask for repayment.

The process itself...

is already the biggest gift.

You won't get it.

By the way, I went to your sister's lab today.

It was weird.

I don't think her colleagues know...

about your sister's relationship with Zhou Xiao Shan.

It's not weird at all.

She even tried to hide it from me.

It's normal for her to keep it from her colleagues too.

Why?

She went through so much overseas...

and didn't even tell us when she returned.

Why?

To nurse a deep hatred to seek revenge later?

No.

She just thinks it's too troublesome.

It's a trouble to explain to others.

It's also a trouble when people start to console her.

When consolation becomes sympathy, it's another level of trouble.

That's why she decided to hide it to be at peace.

But she's keeping so many things bottled up.

Doesn't she feel upset?

She's not upset at all.

She's busy exploring science...

and promoting cultural advancement.

Even if she's not upset,

Zhou Xiao Shan is still behaving really weird.

What about him?

I went to your sister's lab for a meeting.

When I was there, her colleagues made fun of me.

They tried to set me up with your sister.

In this situation,

Zhou Xiao Shan should be furious.

He should step forward to assert his dominance,

but he didn't do anything nor say a word.

Isn't it strange?

Maybe he has his reasons...

and my sister told him to keep it a secret.

It would affect his dignity as a man.

I wouldn't be able to bear it if it were me.

They're acting so sneaky.

I don't know what they're up to.

Just enjoy being normal.

Embrace normal emotions.

Why did you come back together with Zhou Xiao Shan?

I heard China has been doing well these few years.

That's why I came back with him.

Let me ask you.

When Zhou Xiao Shan was abroad, did he have a girlfriend?

You don't have to answer me. I got it.

Zhou Xiao Shan, you liar.

No.

He didn't have one.

That was a long time ago.

Jia Xin.

Xiao Shan is serious about Jia Ning.

Why are you so anxious?

All right, I trust you.

Zhou Xiao Shan is not young anymore.

It's even weirder if he doesn't have a girlfriend.

Then when Zhou Xiao Shan dated his ex,

did he also keep it a secret from others?

He...

He...

Mo Li, why are you so nervous?

It's just a casual chat.

I'm just not good with words.

I'm scared I might say the wrong thing...

and give you the wrong idea again.

Okay, I won't ask then.

Come on, let's go shopping.

This one.

It looks good on me, doesn't it?

What do you think?

This color is nice too.

This is...

- Hello. - How much is this?

If you like, you can try it.

Jia Xin, there are so many clothes. Can you try them all?

I'm not the one trying.

Please get me M size for all of these.

She'll try them.

Okay, come with me.

- Let's go. - For me?

- I can't. They're too girly. - Just try them.

- I can't do it. - Come on!

- You have a good figure! - They don't suit me!

- Try them. - I can't!

- I can't! - You always dress like a man.

- No, I can't do it! - Try them!

I can't do it.

Will you come with me or not?

Let's go!

Look at you, dressed like a punk.

You look like a tomboy.

Look at yourself.

You're so pretty.

What are you saying, Jia Xin?

It doesn't look good on me.

I'll go change.

Don't.

You're so beautiful.

Listen.

Today, I learned that femininity can be nurtured.

Look at yourself.

You're so pretty.

Mo Li.

Aren't you impressed by yourself?

You should buy all of these clothes.

No, Jia Xin. I can't buy them.

Don't get changed. Aren't they pretty? Buy them.

They don't suit me.

Mo Li.

Mo Li.

That outfit is really pretty.

Why didn't you buy it?

It doesn't suit me.

It does.

Why not?

What's wrong?

My mom is going to nag me again.

Hello, adorable, beautiful, and elegant Mrs. Wu,

what's the matter?

Did you go shopping again?

I just got a text from the bank.

Did you pay with my card?

Mom, the season has changed.

I have nothing to wear.

How dare you say that?

When you open your closet, your clothes will fall out.

Listen.

You always wear your white coat in the hospital.

Why do you need so many clothes?

Mom.

Listen to me.

I didn't splurge for no reason.

You know what?

When I was just browsing,

I saw three words on the clothes.

What did it say?

"Qiu Jia Xin."

Look.

It has your daughter's name on it.

In that situation, how could I stand the thought...

of leaving my clothes behind?

Could you bear seeing your daughter's clothes...

being worn by others?

You and that mouth of yours.

Fine.

I was just asking.

I was afraid my credit card might have been stolen.

Mom, you're the best.

Love you. Bye.

Come home early.

It's tough dealing with a middle-aged woman.

Seriously?

You like this pink cat?

No.

Liking a pink cat is nothing to be ashamed of.

I said I don't.

Mo Li.

You're so adorable when you're not speaking your mind.

Did your mom just call you?

It's nice to have a mom who cares about you.

Actually, sometimes,

I wish I was an orphan too.

Jia Xin.

You look like you've never been bullied...

nor seen anything bad.

Do you know why?

Why?

That's because you have a home.

You have parents to protect you.

Not really.

It's because I have someone to pay off my credit card debt.

I'll bring you home next time,

so that you can experience Mrs. Wu's nagging...

and won't envy me that much.

There's ice cream.

Let's go.

I want some.

Qiu Jia Xin tried to get the truth from you?

But she didn't think it was a mission.

She's just worried that Qiu Jia Ning is being deceived.

I got it.

Zhou Xiao Shan.

I caught a beautiful thief.

Zhou Xiao Shan.

When you were in City A six years ago,

did you visit a place?

That's a strange question.

When I was in City A six years ago, I went to a lot of places.

What do you want to ask?

Remember what I told you?

Many years ago,

I went to see my mom with high hopes.

I received a huge blow instead.

That's when I first had the idea of killing myself.

Kill me.

I have no reason to live anymore.

At that time,

a man appeared.

He told you...

If you're not afraid to die,

then you shouldn't be afraid to live.

Just now, for a second,

it suddenly felt as if you're that man.

I think...

it's time.

I've been meaning to tell you...

that the man from that night...

was me.

You're lying.

You believed me?

Jia Ning.

What if...

that man really was me?

What would you do?

In this world,

how can there be such a coincidence?

Chinese people believe in fate.

Don't you know?

It's Qian Ya. Stop it.

Hello, Qian Ya.

Hey.

I...

I've decided.

I'll let Xiao Yu Er take part in the clinical trial.

Thank you, Qian Ya.

I almost forgot to tell you with you fooling around.

I went out with Qin Bin this afternoon...

to convince the sixth patient.

Guess who the sixth patient was.

Are they related to Xu Qian Ya?

It's Qian Ya's son.

Xu Qian Ya is married?

You've never mentioned it before.

I don't know.

She didn't say and I didn't ask.

If Qin Bin joins the project,

does that mean both of you will see each other often?

Are you worried?

If you're worried, be nice to me.

Why would I be worried?

If you were interested in him,

you wouldn't be standing here now.

You're so confident.

But I like that.

Qiu Jia Ning.

Why were you at Zhou Xiao Shan's until so late?

What's wrong?

Let me ask you.

Did Zhou Xiao Shan have a girlfriend before?

I guess so.

You guess so?

You never asked him?

No.

I'll tell you then.

He used to have a girlfriend.

They dated in the open,

instead of sneaking around like you.

Is that so? How did you know?

It doesn't matter how I know it.

Now, let me ask you.

Why is Zhou Xiao Shan dating you in secret...

when he dated others in the open?

I like to be sneaky, okay?

Qiu Jia Ning.

Please, I'm being serious.

I know you care about me.

But to me,

when two people are in a relationship,

it's about respecting each other's preference.

Zhou Xiao Shan doesn't like to show off.

He prefers to keep a low profile.

I like that too.

As long as we're comfortable with each other,

it's fine.

All right.

I'm worrying for nothing, okay?

Let me tell you something.

Qin Bin took me to see a patient's family member.

Guess who that is.

I don't want to guess, you tell me.

It's Xu Qian Ya.

The patient is her six-year-old son.

Qian Ya?

When did she have a son?

I don't know either.

We've known each other for more than a decade,

but I never get involved in her personal life.

But that doesn't affect our friendship.

So...

a mature relationship...

is not about insisting to get to the bottom of everything.

It's built on mutual respect...

and mutual trust.

That's how the relationship between Zhou Xiao Shan and I works.

If he has something to tell me...

or if he's hiding something from me,

I'll find out one day eventually.

So don't worry.

Isn't my sister a fool?

Jia Xin.

What else do you know about Zhou Xiao Shan?

Tell me.

He has a complicated past.

Hello.

Zhou Xiao Shan, you have a visitor.

Who is it?

He didn't say. He's waiting downstairs.

Okay.

Dr. Qin.

What a rare guest.

Skip it.

Looking for me?

What exactly do you want with Jia Ning?

I have no idea what you're talking about.

I accept that Jia Ning chose you,

but I'll always protect her.

I won't allow anyone to hurt her.

Got it?

I don't understand.

What makes you think I would hurt Qiu Jia Ning?

Your past.

Jia Ning is an innocent person.

She told Jia Xin that it doesn't matter...

what mistakes a person has made in the past...

as it doesn't mean he would do it again.

But what are the chances...

that a person can change his ways?

You should ask yourself that.

I'm sorry, Dr. Qin.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

So I can't accept these crazy accusations you're making.

But listen to me carefully.

Qiu Jia Ning is my girlfriend now.

Don't...

cross the line.

Girlfriend?

You didn't even have the guts to call her that in public.

Zhou Xiao Shan, you're being sneaky.

Do you think you're being fair to Jia Ning?

Anyway, don't let me find out...

that you have bad intentions towards her.

- Or else... - Or else what?

How did you find me?

I asked your mom.

Why did you want to see me?

Why didn't you accept my invitation?

As I said, we're not a good fit.

Who are you to judge me?

Stop right there.

Ms. Jia Ning!

Hurry, go downstairs. They're fighting.

I told you before.

You may be a little ugly and a little chubby.

You're not on a family registry and have no car nor property.

But you're well-educated.

It can improve the next generation's genes.

So I think...

we are suitable for each other.

Excuse me.

She has made it very clear.

You're not a good fit, so she turned you down.

Who are you?

I'm her colleague.

What does my matter with her have anything to do with you?

It's my business if you bully my colleague.

Don't think I won't hit a woman.

- Try it. - Jia Ning, let me talk to him.

Mr. He.

Thank you for your appreciation.

But we're just not a good fit.

Okay.

You splashed water at me.

How are we going to settle it?

Whatever you say.

I want to do it to you.

You...

Okay.

Then can we at least go somewhere private?

I'll let you splash all you want.

No, I'll do it here...

so that everyone can see it...

You...

What are you doing?

You're all...

bullying me.

You're a man bullying a woman.

- Are you even a human? - She splashed water at me first.

I'll splash acid at you!

My face hurts.

My face is ruined.

Hey.

You fooled me.

- You... - So what?

Fine.

Just you wait.

Just you wait!

- Come back. - Just you wait.

Don't go.

Just you wait.

Go get her.

Jia Ning, did he scare you?

I'm fine.

Why are you here?

I was just passing by.

Mom, let me explain.

What's there to explain?

Ran Ran.

Do you want your dad and I to worry about you?

He is a catch.

What are you thinking?

He said such terrible things.

It's not pleasant to the ears,

but it's the truth.

You have to apologize to him.

Mom.

Also, I've spoken to your dad.

We can't let you be willful anymore.

Mom, will you let me think about it?

I have to go.

Thank you for earlier.

It's the least I can do as your colleague.

Chun Ran.

I'm not looking down on you.

I know.

It's just my inferiority complex.

I just think that you're looking down on me.

You're not as bad as what that jerk said.

Zhang Yu.

Just be sarcastic to me.

I'm not used to the way you're talking now.

Well...

What do you want to say?

Eat more later.

Jia Ning.

You shouldn't have been so impulsive just now.

That man was such a bully.

Why? What's the matter?

Qin Bin was here to see me.

I was wondering what he was doing there.

Why did he look for you?

Do you feel very aggrieved?

What do you mean?

Why didn't you tell me?

Tell you what?

Actually,

many people around you disapprove of our relationship.

Am I right?

It's up to them if they don't agree.

I won't listen to their opinion and I have no reason to tell you.

I don't feel wronged at all.

I am in charge of my life. I know that for sure.

Qiu Jia Ning.

No matter how independent a person is,

they'll still have to face society in the future.

No matter what happens in the future,

I hope you can share it with me.

I'll go through it with you.

Zhou Xiao Shan.

I never regret my decisions.

No matter what others think or say,

I don't care.

I also hope that you won't care.

What's between us...

is between us.

Okay?

You're already 30 years old.

I objected to your decision...

to further your studies in the first place.

In the end, I gave in.

But look at you now.

You have nothing.

Li Chun Ran.

If you still care about your parents,

you should quit and come home now.

Wang Qi Tian, Director.

Here.

Mr. Zha.

The formula analysis failed?

The amount was too little.

I have another bad news.

The lab password has changed.

That's another dead end.

Xiao Shan.

We're running out of time.

Make sure you get the formula...

before they apply for the patent.

I got it, Mr. Zha.