Original subtitles

(Broker)

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

(Episode 25)

Xiao Xiao made a toast.

I'll drink a toast to you, okay.

Sun Lei.

Here's all I have to say.

You can't just work on Plan O.

You have to work on having babies.

- Come on. - Sun Lei.

I drank too much. I can't take it anymore.

- What do you mean? - We won't be able to make babies.

Shi Tou just made a toast. I dare you not to drink!

- We can't drink more. - Zhang Yu!

Come up with a plan. What should you do?

Xiao Shan.

Come on, Xiao Shan.

We rarely drink together. Come on.

Fine, Mr. Sun.

Then I wish...

everyone in Plan O,

an everlasting friendship.

- Okay! - Okay!

- Okay! - To Zhang Yu and Chun Ran,

may you grow old together and have many children.

- Here. - Come on.

Bottoms up.

He hasn't drunk with Jia Ning yet.

Jia Ning has to drink too.

No, it's okay.

Zhou Xiao Shan is drunk. Forget it.

That won't do, Zhou Xiao Shan.

He can't get drunk on that bit of liquor.

Yes, he had a round of drinks, but not with Jia Ning.

- Is this discrimination? - Forget it, dear.

Ms. Qiu doesn't want to drink with me.

Zhou Xiao Shan.

How could Jia Ning not want to drink with you?

What's going on? You little...

I refilled his glass.

- Drink! - Drink!

- Drink! - Drink!

- Drink! - How about this?

Look. Look at this.

I'll drink it all up.

You can do as you wish.

- Xiao Shan. - Jia Ning can hold her liquor well.

It's up to you. It's a match.

- Refill his glass. Come on. - Fill it up.

- Drink! - Drink!

Why aren't you drinking?

You're not drinking?

Zhou Xiao Shan, it's too much.

- It's a jug. - This is no joke.

- No way. - No, Xiao Shan.

That's a lot here.

- That's enough! - All right.

All right.

That's enough.

Zhou Xiao Shan sure is a good friend.

Let's drink another round.

- Let's drink. - Here, let's drink.

I'll drink it all up, okay? I'll do it too.

Come on.

You guys got Xiao Shan drunk.

It's so uncivilized.

- Drink up. - Come on. Cheers.

Cheers!

We hope that Plan O succeeds soon!

- Okay! - Okay!

To the success of Plan O.

Don't let him drink.

- Quickly. Sit down. - Zhou Xiao Shan.

Zhou Xiao Shan is so drunk.

He can't go home.

Why don't I get him a room upstairs?

Are you okay?

He's drunk.

Xiao Wang.

Go with Jia Ning to drop him off.

Drop him off.

Come on.

- Ms. Qiu, go with him. - Give it to me.

- Xiao Zhang, get some honey water. - All right.

Xiao Xiao.

- Take good care of him. - All right. Hurry.

Hurry up.

- Got it. - Xiao Wang, just drop him off.

That's right.

You guys are too mean.

- You made him... - We did it!

Come on.

Have a glass of juice to sober up.

I can't stand this. It's so hot.

Enjoy, everyone.

Have fun. Drink well!

- Okay! - Cheers!

Be careful.

Here.

Be careful.

Here.

Well, Jia Ning.

I'll ask the reception for some hangover pills.

- Sure. - Okay.

How do you feel?

I need water.

Water?

Water...

- Water. - Jia Ning.

What are you doing, Zhou Xiao Shan?

Jia Ning, let me hold you for a while.

Stay still.

Just let me hold you like this for a while.

In my dream,

this is how I hug you.

Am I dreaming right now?

Can you let me dream a little longer?

Do you know?

I can't forget you.

I really can't forget you.

When I was young,

I can forget what I want to forget.

Everything.

Even the hardest of them all,

I can still push it to the back of my head.

But this time...

This time, I can't.

I can't.

I can't forget you, Jia Ning.

It's easy to think of you.

But to get over you,

it's really too hard.

If I'm sober now,

I don't want to fall asleep.

If I'm dreaming now,

I don't want to wake up.

Xiang Lan.

Xiang Lan.

You're acting shy.

Good morning, Jia Ning.

- Good morning. - Good morning, Ms. Qiu.

- Ms. Qiu. - Why do I think...

Jia Ning doesn't look too well?

Every minute of a romantic night is precious. She's worn out.

- Good morning, Zhou Xiao Shan. - Good morning.

Is it funny?

Isn't it funny?

Here.

Get Jia Ning to sign this.

Why don't you go by yourself?

I'm busy.

Go when you're free.

I'm talking about work.

You're responsible if it's delayed.

You know very well whether it will get delayed or not.

Xiao Xiao.

Hello, Mrs. Wang?

Jia Ning, I don't know what's wrong with Qi Tian.

He suddenly fainted.

We're at the hospital now.

Wait for me. I'll be right there.

(Emergency room)

Mrs. Wang.

Don't worry too much.

Mr. Wang will be fine.

Tell me.

Why won't he listen to me?

I've been urging him today to take a break.

He wouldn't listen.

It was past noon...

and I said, "Go to bed now."

The moment he stood up,

he fell down.

He's out.

Ma'am, this is Dr. Zhou.

- Hello. - Dr. Zhou.

How is Qi Tian?

He is unconscious...

due to a hemorrhagic stroke.

He has pulled through,

but he is still unconscious.

When will he wake up?

We are not sure.

Even if he regains consciousness,

most patients with his condition suffer from repercussions.

Qin Bin.

Explain the details to them.

- I'll go in first. - Dr. Zhou.

Please take good care of Qi Tian.

Don't worry.

I'll leave him to you, Dr. Zhou.

Mr. Sun, how about this?

Everyone in the lab is waiting to hear from us.

Head back to inform them so they won't keep panicking.

Drop Mrs. Wang off at home.

Mrs. Wang, get some rest.

I can't leave now.

I have to stay.

Mr. Wang is already ill. All the more reason, you can't.

Get some rest.

I'll keep you posted.

- All right? - Don't worry, Ms. An.

Dr. Zhou is the most outstanding doctor...

in our Emergency Medicine Department.

We'll do our best.

Please take good care of him.

- Please, Dr. Qin. - Okay.

Let's go, Mrs. Wang.

We'll get going then.

Don't worry, Mrs. Wang.

Mr. Wang is blessed by luck.

I'm sure he'll be fine.

How is Mr. Wang doing?

It's a hemorrhagic stroke.

The mortality rate is high in the early stage.

About half of the patients pass away in the first few days...

after the onset.

Even if he recovers,

most survivors...

will suffer from different repercussions.

Physical dysfunction, verbal impairment, and dysphagia.

So Mr. Wang's condition...

Don't worry.

We'll do our best.

Thank you.

Hey.

Mo Li, let's go. Let's eat at home.

I'm not going.

Why?

I'm busy.

Don't be ridiculous.

Every time your class ended,

we always ate together.

Why are you busy now?

Is it because...

Zhou Xiao Shan broke up with my sister,

you think that we can't be friends anymore?

I think...

it's a bother to your mom if we eat at your home.

Is that it?

Don't worry.

Ms. Wu is having a midlife crisis.

If you don't bother her,

she thinks she'll get depressed.

Let's go. Think of it as eating with me.

Jia Xin.

Hello, Mom?

I'll take Mo Li home for dinner later.

Okay.

Bye, Mom.

I'd rather not go.

Why?

Why don't...

we eat outside?

It's on me.

No way. I already told my mom.

If you change your mind now, you'll be scolded.

Come on.

Jia Xin.

Do you ever think that...

you're too nice to me?

But I have nothing to repay you.

As good friends,

if I care about being repaid,

that's not a true friendship.

But when I first approached you,

it was for a purpose.

That's right. I was angry at first too.

But in the end, I can finally understand you.

When you like someone and you can't have him,

you feel all sorts of emotions.

For example,

when I squabble with Dr. Qin,

even though I get angry sometimes,

I actually...

still feel great.

But after seeing him with another girl,

I get jealous.

I think you must be having a hard time...

being in love with Zhou Xiao Shan.

That's why...

you did whatever you could to approach my sister.

Have you...

forgiven me?

Nobody is perfect.

Of course your white lies are forgivable.

Besides, Zhou Xiao Shan has broken up with my sister now.

Our relationship is so much simpler.

Actually, I've invited you home to dinner...

because I want you to share some of Ms. Wu's nagging.

If you're with me, she'll hold her tongue.

- Let's go. - Jia Xin.

It's still not working.

How much time do we have?

Before Mr. Wang collapsed, he asked the head office for two weeks.

It has been a week.

Buy raw material number seven.

But if we buy raw material number seven,

it will increase the cost by 30 percent.

Mr. Wang said we can't increase the cost.

Mr. Wang is sick.

If Mr. Wang knows about our situation,

he'll agree to the cost.

Let me think about it.

(Lab 1)

Mr. Huang is here. He asked to see Mr. Sun and Ms. Qiu.

Let's go.

(Plan O)

- Mr. Huang. - Mr. Huang.

Have a seat.

Relax.

Time is of the essence, so I'll cut to the chase.

How is Mr. Wang doing?

He is unconscious due to a stroke.

We don't know when he'll wake up.

So how is our experiment going?

It's progressing steadily.

Don't worry, Mr. Huang.

Progressing steadily?

The patent application was rejected.

You call this steady?

How can I not worry?

Although the application was rejected,

it doesn't mean that our experiment is wrong.

Among the numerous technologies,

one of them was registered by someone.

As long as we refine our synthetic technology,

it will be okay.

I need an exact schedule.

We're already working on developing a new synthetic technology.

Ms. Qiu.

I don't want to hear such a vague answer anymore.

The company's initial plan...

was to attend City A's science convention...

with Plan O next spring.

Now you tell me that the patent is rejected.

By the time we attend the convention,

won't we be a laughingstock?

Don't worry.

Before we attend the convention,

we'll come up with a new synthetic technology.

Jia Ning.

Sure, okay.

I'm relieved to hear Ms. Qiu say so.

Mr. Wang is ill.

With the two of you leading this project,

I hope it continues to progress steadily and swiftly.

If you have any problems,

report them to the head office.

We'll give you our full support.

Don't worry.

We'll do our best.

Jia Xin, don't just keep eating.

Take care of Mo Li.

How's the food, Mo Li?

Have some more.

Thank you, Mrs. Qiu.

Here.

By the way, Jia Xin,

how was your meeting with Xiao Ye last time?

It's not bad.

It's not bad?

That's great.

Listen.

Mrs. Chen said,

Xiao Ye told her that you're not bad.

What's with his eyes?

I'll call Mrs. Chen later.

We'll pick a good day and reserve the hotel.

Reserve the hotel?

It's for the wedding.

You have no idea.

Nowadays,

nice hotels have to be reserved a year in advance.

Mom.

Calm down. Don't be rash.

I've only met Jiang Xiao Ye once.

He's basically a passerby to me.

Why are we discussing marriage?

What passerby?

Shouldn't we always plan ahead?

Mrs. Chen said,

Xiao Ye has been busy with work lately.

Once he is done with work,

you two should hang out more.

Hang out more and you'll know each other well.

We'll see.

I'm busy if he isn't.

Mom, let's eat.

Stop talking about it.

But he's a boy.

It's better for him to make the first move.

Come on, eat more.

Have some more.

Thank you, Mrs. Qiu.

What the hell?

I can't even remember what Jiang Xiao Ye looks like.

I can't believe my mom wants us to get married.

What's going on...

in the minds of middle-aged women?

Then why don't you tell your mom...

that you're in love with someone?

Why should I tell her?

I like Dr. Qin.

But he doesn't like me.

There's no hope for us.

You're just going to give up...

without a fight?

I like him so much.

I like him the most in the world.

It's his loss for missing out on me.

Also, I'm still in my early 20s.

Why should I waste my youth...

on someone who doesn't like me?

Mo Li.

Mo Li!

Look forward.

There are wonderful hot guys waiting for us.

Can you really move on?

Don't mention him.

Let me show you my dream guy.

Don't freak out.

Isn't he cool?

It's just a silhouette.

How can I tell if he's handsome?

You don't understand.

This is my newest obsession, SK Game Guru.

When he plays, it's like a prancing tiger.

He is known as the Cold-Blooded Valley Killer.

He's really good.

His KDA is 9.9.

What about that 0.1?

It's all because his teammates are lame.

He's so cool.

He must have eight-pack abs.

What do you think?

How many do you think?

I bet eight.

You're such a tomboy.

Talking to you about this is...

I'll enjoy it alone.

He's so handsome.

- What are you doing? - It's blurry.

One more.

Didn't I tell you not to post my picture online?

Have pity on your groupies.

Why do you keep showing them the back of your head?

I didn't want people to recognize me.

It's annoying.

Can I send this one?

All right.

Mo Li.

There's a front shot.

Look.

It's so blurry.

Can you tell what he looks like?

You don't understand.

It's called art.

Are you a young person?

He's so handsome.

Come in.

Jia Xin, go and buy me a packet of rock sugar.

Why are we having rock sugar right after dinner?

Tomorrow, Mom.

No.

I'm making a dessert for Mo Li.

You should go. It'll just take you five minutes.

Okay.

Mo Li, wait here for a second.

- Mom, you're so annoying. - Go.

Mrs. Qiu.

Jia Ning.

Jia Ning, listen to me.

I think you were too impulsive.

Mr. Huang is right.

The patent application was rejected.

If we attend the convention,

we'll be a laughingstock.

We can't convince them.

That's why we have to make a promise.

I know.

But here's the situation.

We've made no progress with the new synthetic technology.

And everyone is already working extra hard for a long time.

Our body and mind can't take it anymore.

I know you're feeling down these days.

I didn't dare to tell you.

Actually, there were several researchers...

that talked to me in private.

They are very pessimistic about developing...

a new synthetic technology in such a short time.

So they're brushing me off.

Don't say that.

After all, they're not machines.

There's a limit to their stress level, right?

To be honest, Jia Ning,

I'm worried about you too.

I don't want you to be stressed out.

Mr. Sun.

Are you afraid that my personal issues might affect my work?

That's not what I meant.

But I don't want you...

to numb yourself with work.

Don't worry.

I'm fine.

Okay. I'll leave you to it.

Mo Li.

You're so fit with skinny arms and legs.

If only Jia Xin has a figure like yours.

Mrs. Qiu, Jia Xin isn't fat either.

She is hefty. How is that not fat?

I heard from Jia Xin...

that you coach her in combat sports.

No wonder you have such a nice body.

You must have worked out a lot since you were little.

Maybe later,

tell Jia Xin to lose some weight.

Okay.

Mo Li.

Which college...

did you go to?

I didn't go to college, Mrs. Qiu.

You don't have to go to college.

You just need to improve yourself.

You don't seem to be from here.

You live alone away from home.

Your parents must be worried, right?

Mrs. Qiu, I...

My parents passed away when I was very young.

I'm sorry.

Don't worry about it.

Well...

Do you usually have anything...

in common with Jia Xin?

We talked a lot.

We have so many things...

to talk about together.

Is that so?

It's quite fascinating.

I was worried that...

with different upbringing,

you'll have nothing to talk about.

But Jia Xin,

she has been passionate and kind since she was young.

She is also very nosy.

If some stray cat falls sick,

she'd bring it home to nurse it.

If a stray dog is lost,

she'd make us look for it.

We're just worried she's too nice...

that she'd get tricked.

Mrs. Qiu.

Are you looking down on me?

Look at you.

What are you saying?

How could I ever look down on you?

Ever since Jia Xin graduated from university,

she has never brought any friends home.

I know you two are very close friends.

Mo Li, do you need any clothes or bags?

It's okay, Mrs. Qiu.

Look at Jia Xin.

She's only interested in these for a while.

She loved them when she bought them.

She wore them once or twice and left them in here.

Look at these. Her clothes and bags.

If there's anything you like, just take it.

I'm really okay, Mrs. Qiu.

I have my own clothes.

I see.

What a pity.

I respect your opinion too.

Here. Have a seat.

I've talked to you for so long.

I do think you're a nice lady.

But absence makes the heart grow fonder.

You know that, don't you?

I think that you and Jia Xin...

should have your own space.

You shouldn't be together all the time.

There's an expiration date...

on friendships too, right?

Mrs. Qiu, I didn't want to come today.

Jia Xin insisted that I come.

Next time she asks me over,

I'll turn her down.

That's right.

She's too passionate.

If someone says they are tired,

she carries the rice for them.

If someone said they are hungry,

she brings people home for dinner.

If someone says they don't have money,

she gives them her money.

We're just a normal family.

We don't bother other people.

Of course.

We don't want to be disturbed.

I'm used to a quiet life.

Mo Li.

Do you understand...

what I'm telling you?

I understand, Mrs. Qiu.

Well,

I think Jia Xin will be back soon.

I'm going to check on the dessert.

Mrs. Qiu?

Mrs. Qiu, what's wrong?

Hello, is this an ambulance?

This is Huiyang District. Diaoyutai Mansions, unit 108.

A 48-year-old woman just fainted.

Please come here.

Thank you.

Mom!

Mom, what's wrong?

Mrs. Qiu suddenly fainted. I don't know what happened.

Mom, don't scare me!

Jia Xin, calm down.

Let me ask you. Does she have any illness?

She never told me!

Which one is her room?

It's upstairs.

Mom!

Don't scare me.

Mom!

(Blood pressure medication)

Mom, don't scare me.

Jia Xin, I found blood pressure meds on her bedside table.

(120 Emergency Chinese Chest Pain Center)

Mom.

You're awake?

Sit up.

Slowly.

What's the matter?

Did you forget to take your medication this morning?

I think so.

You think so?

Why didn't you tell me you have high blood pressure?

This comes with old age.

What's there to tell?

Good thing Mo Li's here today.

She found blood pressure meds on your bedside table.

Otherwise, you'll be in trouble.

Mom.

How are you going to thank her?

Mo Li.

Thank you.

It's okay, Mrs. Qiu.

Mo Li.

You saved my mom's life.

Mom.

How will you repay her?

Mo Li.

Don't worry.

I'll make sure...

to repay your kindness.

There's no need, Mrs. Qiu.

Jia Xin, I have to go now.

Don't leave in such a hurry.

Mom.

Have some water.

I don't want any.

Have some.

No, I'm not thirsty. Have a seat.

We've been working overtime for days.

Why isn't there any progress?

This time, Ms. Qiu is really in big trouble.

TNM, 2,3-Dimethoxybenzoic acid.

After esterification, introduce the new hydroxyalkylation,

then the morpholine.

After that, deoxidize and chlorinate it.

we get the intermediate product number seven.

This is our lab's usual synthetic technology.

Who could have known...

that someone made number seven into a drug?

Now, synthesizing number seven is the easiest and the most stable.

And it follows the routine of synthetic technology.

It has been patented.

If we continue to use it,

we'll have to pay a lot for the patent.

Let's discuss this with the board to increase our budget.

We might as well just buy it from the people who patented it?

This patent was applied by Qiu Jia Ning's former boss,

Harry.

You said it yourself.

Who would have thought...

that someone would make...

an intermediate product into a drug and get it patented?

Xiao Shan, are you saying that...

the person who patented it is targeting Jia Ning?

Am I right?

- That's right. - Darn it.

We're doomed.

If we don't have...

the intermediate product number seven as the ingredient,

we can't synthesize.

(Office)

(Office)

What's wrong?

You're not working overtime or staying up late today.

You said it yourself.

Why can't you do it?

I must have fallen asleep.

Why are you still here?

Qiu Jia Ning.

Don't be like this, okay?

What's wrong?

I'm to be blamed for what happened between us.

You can hit me, scold me, or do whatever you want.

But don't be so hard on yourself.

Mr. Sun also thought that...

I'm working so hard just to numb myself...

to cover up my pain from the breakup.

Why do you also misunderstand me?

Was I mistaken?

You must embrace pain in order to digest it.

Whether it's work or love,

I won't run away.

Every 28 days, the plasmid cells are recycled.

After 28 days,

I'm a new Qiu Jia Ning.

So Zhou Xiao Shan.

You need to work hard.

You must learn to think of me differently.

Forget the old me.

It's late.

You should get some rest.

You should go home.

I'll go check on Mr. Wang.

I'm coming with you.

Mrs. Wang.

You're both here.

How is Mr. Wang?

He is still like this.

Don't worry too much.

I'm sure Mr. Wang will wake up.

I hope so too.

By the way, Jia Ning,

how is it at the lab?

Don't worry about work.

You have us.

You...

Don't blame me for nagging.

All these years,

he's the one who made me like this.

Actually, 20 years ago,

he should have retired.

It's because of Plan O,

of course,

at that time,

this project was but an idea.

He said...

to wait two more years.

He'll retire once things look up.

In the end,

it was 2 years and another 2 years.

Now, it has already been 20 years.

He keeps saying he wants to retire,

but he never did.

Great, now.

He is lying here.

He has to retire no matter what.

Don't worry too much.

I'm sure Mr. Wang will recover.

Over the years,

it's not that I had no complaints.

The project that Qi Tian is working on,

it's more than that.

It's also his hurdle.

He always told me,

the Chinese,

we are smart.

The scientific research in China...

is as good as the West's.

Now that things are looking up domestically,

Do you know?

He would wish...

he were a few years younger.

He said that now in China,

it's our time to show off our results.

Mrs. Wang.

I know how Mr. Wang feels.

So for the research project,

please do your best.

That is...

Mr. Wang's lifelong wish.

Don't worry.

Plan O is just our work.

You're working so hard for your job.

Is it worth it?

It's worth it.

Is it just to prove yourself?

In the past,

I might be competitive.

Maybe I was just trying to prove myself.

But I've changed my mind now.

What do you mean?

This effort we're making right now,

it could change someone's fate.

Even the future of humanity.

So...

I will do whatever it takes...

to get this project done.

Jia Ning.

If...

something goes wrong with Plan O...

Nothing will go wrong.

It must not go wrong.

I will protect Plan O with my life.

I'm just saying "if".

There are no ifs.

Over my dead body.

Are you willing to give up your life for Plan O?

Yes.

It's because Plan O is everything to me now.

It makes me confront my pain.

It walks me out of my lowest point.

It's my faith.

Plan O has really brought you so much strength.

That's right.

Now, Plan O,

it's not just a science project.

And as a Chinese scientist,

it's a matter...

of national pride...

and my sense of national duty.

So...

before such a great goal,

personal interests...

aren't worth mentioning.

Zhou Xiao Shan.

I'll adjust my mindset.

You don't have to feel guilty anymore.

Do your best on the project.

Now, Plan O,

it's not just a science project.

And as a Chinese scientist,

it's a matter...

of national pride...

and my sense of national duty.

So before such a great goal,

personal interests...

aren't worth mentioning.

Xiao Shan.

How have you been?

I'm not doing well.

It seems like you have something to report to me.

Mr. Zha.

I'm stepping down from this mission.

Mr. Zha.

What happened?

Zhou Xiao Shan wants to withdraw from the mission.

So what now?

Si.

Try...

to inform Mo Li.

Tell her to stop Zhou Xiao Shan...

at all costs.

Leave the office. Let's talk.

The resignation letter sent to my email...

Did you write it?

- Yes. - Why?

I want to resign.

I'm asking why.

Do you think it's appropriate...

that we still work together like this?

Did I say all those things last night for nothing?

Last night?

Last night, if you hadn't said that, I'd feel better.

After you said that,

the more I felt I can't work with a woman like you.

What do you mean?

Qiu Jia Ning.

The nobler you are,

the pettier I look.

I can't work under your moral pressure.

That's ridiculous.

Anyway,

I've had enough.

I quit.

Zhou Xiao Shan!

Mr. Wang is in a coma.

The head office is also urging us.

When we're short on manpower,

are you really going to leave?

For your personal feelings?

That's right.

Qiu Jia Ning.

I'm not you.

I can't be like you.

You can sacrifice everything for your job.

I can't.

Can you stay?

I'm begging you.

I can't.