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The Idea City

This is a work of fiction

Ep03

Dad, why are you here?

Did Mom chase you out?

I'm on a business trip until tomorrow.

I came by to check on you.

Why aren't you at work?

Taking a day off.

Dad.

Do you know?

Our company had a meeting

about safety in all aspects.

The safety of human life is crucial.

Then the excavators,

concrete mixers, loaders

and forklift trucks,

all need to be safe.

The safety department,

and the construction department

need to be safe as well.

It also mentioned us cost engineers.

Level-one cost engineers.

We need to pass the qualifying exam.

But I've passed it.

No need to take it again.

When I work on projects in future,

I'll chant this to myself.

The cost consultant is safe.

Then I'll be safe.

It's warm.

Dig in.

Dad, you shouldn't have.

Come and dig in.

They are all dishes you like.

Your mom misses you a lot.

These days,

she always tells me,

that back then,

she shouldn't have allowed

you to work in Shanghai.

I told her that,

you're a grown-up now,

and you have your own dreams.

We can't force you,

right?

I actually miss you as well.

Maybe...

You can quit your job here

and go back with me?

Dad.

You aren't here for business,

are you?

I called you but didn't get through.

So I called Zhou Jun.

Then, your office.

You're alone here

in such a huge city.

It's too hard for you.

I'm not scared of hardships.

I'm scared

that I would let you and Mom down.

That's why

you didn't tell us?

I'm sorry.

I don't know how to tell you.

I know.

You're my baby girl,

I know what you're like.

Come home with me.

We are very worried,

you being here alone.

I can't go back.

If I went back,

I'd lose.

Silly girl,

why are you so competitive?

I really can't go back.

If I went back now,

I'd regret it

for the rest of my life.

Dad.

Xiao,

I left to catch the earliest train.

You were sound asleep,

so I didn't wake you up.

Remember to look after yourself.

And talk to me if you're in trouble.

You know why we named you Xiao?

Xiao stands for bamboos.

And bamboos are strong,

and always stand tall.

There are two ways of living.

You either beg others,

or make it happen yourself.

If you wanna pursue your dream,

I respect you.

Did you watch the reality show?

Which one?

The one I told you about.

Nah, I didn't.

Watch it. It's amazing.

Have you reviewed the project?

I have.

We need to make some changes.

Su Xiao

Alright.

Stop.

Morning, Maria.

Maria, HR Director of Yinghai Group

Why are you here?

Where's Tina?

She hasn't come in yet.

Use these.

Alright.

Hello.

Helen.

Come in for a sec.

Alright.

Something wrong with this candidate?

She did nothing wrong.

It's a misunderstanding.

So you knew about it?

We went to college together,

for four years.

I know her very well.

She's very professional,

hardworking and diligent.

So... So I think

she might be a talent.

She made a mistake

in a major project in this industry,

and was fired for that.

Would any decent construction company hire her?

OK.

Helen.

Let me ask you.

If she weren't a friend,

as an HR manager,

would you recruit

someone like her?

That's why

you can't lose

your professional judgment

just because she's your friend.

I...

Leave.

I think,

you should

dye your hair again.

But you dyed it for me last month.

Girls should treat themselves better.

You always

say that to me.

You just want me to spend money.

That's not true.

Because like,

you're spending money

on yourself, not someone else.

Plus,

men will only love you,

if you know how to love yourself.

I don't need

any men to love me.

Are all the girls

like you now?

Like what?

You don't care about others,

just your own feelings.

Isn't it good?

Of course it is.

You feel good. That's what matters.

If only my wife could be like you!

She's so petty,

gets upset over the tiniest things.

Like, if others reply

to her a bit late,

she'll be angry right away.

You mean,

you reply to her late.

I always try

to reply instantly.

But I need to work,

like right now.

But I always apologize to her.

She always

gets upset easily.

And I like to

keep others happy,

so I can feel happy too.

People like you,

tend to

please others

and end up sad themselves.

You're not wrong.

I'm a bit like that.

I just wanna keep others happy,

then I get exhausted in the end.

Even my wife says that

I run more errands

for others

than for myself.

It's really tiring,

being a pleaser.

Like I would

lend money to others

even if I'm already broke.

Then you wouldn't even

have the face to ask it back.

Exactly.

These are some desserts.

We prepared them for guests.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

You need to realize this.

You can't

keep everyone happy.

There will always be

people who like you

and people who don't.

It doesn't mean you're not good.

So don't mind others.

Just be yourself.

Xiao.

Xiao.

Xiao.

Xiao.

Xiao.

Hey, North.

Xiao went missing.

I'm at hers now.

She's not here.

The building manager?

Alright.

Then...

I'll go ask the building manager.

Xiao, where have you been?

You scared me to death.

I was getting my hair done.

What about your phone?

Why is it powered off?

I forgot to charge it.

It died.

You really had me scared.

Helen, you're too nice to me.

Tomorrow,

I'll get my certification.

I'll get a new job soon,

then I'll take you for a grand meal.

Sir,

is this a misunderstanding?

Nah.

It's the qualification review.

You failed it.

Why?

Don't you know the reason?

If you failed the review,

the problem must be on you.

I...

I don't have a problem.

Maybe there's a mix-up?

You don't have a problem?

No use in telling me.

You have to take it up to my boss.

There's a letterbox to the superiors.

Write a letter to them.

Maybe you can come back later?

We're all waiting here.

No.34, please come to Counter No.4.

Dear officials, hello.

My name is Su Xiao.

I had worked for ZJ Construction

since I graduated from college.

I was employee of the year every year.

This time,

the cement walls of

our Public Housing Project fell.

And I was the scapegoat.

ZJ not only fired me,

but had my certificate

of level-one cost engineer withheld.

The real reason behind this accident,

is ZJ's negligence in material management.

It connived in its subsidiary SkyTech's

use of inferior materials.

Yinghai Group has many

management issues.

I hope you can look into this,

find the truth,

and clear my name.

Alright. Alright. Let's not argue.

How about this?

We'll talk face to face.

Alright?

Okay. Great.

Tong,

have you made your decision?

If we join forces,

we can definitely

take care of Wang Mingyu.

If we decide to work together,

Zhao will have to reconsider.

Good. Good.

That's it for today.

Let's talk face to face

some other time.

What are you looking at?

Were you listening to me?

I was.

Isn't this the girl from ZJ?

Why is she looking for a job?

To be honest,

in terms of competence,

she's this.

I've seen so many cost engineers.

Except for you,

she makes the most accurate

bills of quantities.

Ming,

let's get her work here.

Do you think she would come?

Well, we can try.

Make a generous offer.

Money makes things happen.

I don't wanna hire her.

Why?

Didn't you say that

our business contract dept is not good,

and we need to recruit.

Now there's a great talent

in front of you,

and you don't want her.

Why? Are you scared?

She's too innocent.

She needs to learn

the ways of the real world.

Why do you mean?

We saw your resume

on a job search website.

Our talent evaluation system

shows that,

you are a good fit for us.

I saw on your resume

that you've passed

the qualifying exam for level-one cost engineer.

But...

Where's the certificate?

I haven't got it yet.

Didn't they send out

the certificates two days ago?

People at our firm have got it.

I don't know why,

but they're reviewing mine.

Miss Su,

we need to discuss this with our manager.

Please wait for our call.

Okay, thanks.

You're so impressive.

You got the level-one certificate.

It took me five years.

I just passed it this year.

After getting it,

I quit my job right away.

Is Li Tao here?

It's me.

You've already

have the level-one certificate,

so you can skip

the written test today.

Wait for the interview.

Okay, thank you.

Good luck.

♫ The world full of sunshine and rainbows ♫

♫ Where is it ♫

♫ If it does exist ♫

♫ I'll for sure go find it ♫

♫ I wanna be there ♫

♫ With the highest mountains ♫

♫ I won't care ♫

♫ Even if I fall off the cliff ♫

♫ Live hard and love hard ♫

♫ Even if I end up with a broken heart ♫

♫ I don't wanna please no one ♫

♫ I just can't let myself down ♫

♫ My dreams ♫

♫ I've never once thought about giving up ♫

♫ Even during ♫

♫ My darkest days ♫

♫ Maybe I'm no gifted ♫

♫ I'm a brave dreamer ♫

♫ I'll prove it to you ♫

♫ With the rest of my life ♫

♫ Maybe I'm clumsy ♫

♫ But I won't stop my adventure ♫

♫ Leave no regrets behind ♫

♫ When my youthful days end ♫

♫ Run forward ♫

♫ In the face of mockery and disdain ♫

♫ How could you find the meaning of life ♫

♫ Without going through hardships♫

♫ Fate♫

♫ It can never knock me down ♫

♫ Even if I'm covered with blood ♫

♫ I'll keep running forward ♫

♫ With my chin high up ♫

♫ The light of life ♫

♫ Comes from darkness and pain ♫

♫ I'll fight until my last breath ♫

♫ I'll shine like a shooting star ♫

♫ For the beautiful dreams I have ♫

♫ I won't give in even when my hair is all gray ♫

Hello?

Anyone here?

- You are... - Hello.

I'm here for the interview.

Hello.

Take a seat.

Thank you.

This is my resume.

I've read

your resume before.

Everything looks good.

This is just formality.

We just wanted

to ask you a few questions.

Are you married?

What about boyfriend?

What does that

have to do with anything?

Well, as you can see,

our firm is short-handed.

We often work overtime.

If you have a boyfriend,

then it would

definitely affect your relationship.

So I have to tell you now.

I can work late every day.

Alright.

Then you can start from today.

Today?

Is there a problem?

Nope. I can do it.

Then take a seat here.

Alright.

Wait for me. I'm just getting off work.

Have some food first.

We have to work late tonight.

OK.

Thanks.

Have some soup.

I'm sorry.

It's alright.

I was too careless.

It's fine.

Go clean it.

Where's the bathroom?

Over there.

It's alright. Thanks.

Let me explain.

Let me explain.

I won't do it again.

I'm sorry.

I won't do it again.

I'll never do it again.

What's going on?

Help me please! Call the police!

I won't do it again.

I'll never do it again.

I won't do it.

I won't do it again.

Hello, is it the police?

I will never do it again.

I wanna report a fight.

Come here. Sit.

It's my place.

My place.

Sit down first.

I'm not drunk, officer.

This is you...

Sit down! Behave yourself!

Who are you to yell?

Don't get physical.

Drop the act.

Don't get physical.

You're the culprit.

Sit down.

Mr. Policeman, it's him.

Put him away!

Sit down first. Don't get physical.

It's you!

Officer, I'm not drunk.

I'm also an officer.

Xiao.

I'm not drunk.

Hongmei, I won the fight.

Is it you?

Don't deny it.

♫Cheap romances everywhere♫

♫ Love and hate, reunions and partings♫

♫We will all get old someday♫

Xiao.

I've got a friend from my grad school.

Their company is recruiting.

They sell insurance.

If you're interested, I'll...

I'm not interested.

Eh... With the situation now...

You'd better leave

the industry for a while.

No, I won't leave.

Why should I leave?

They want me gone.

Then I'll make sure

they see me all over the business.

But, Xiao...

It's not a great time

for you to act out.

Is it?

You...

Dear old friends,

I'm working on my own now.

Budget planning, bills of quantities,

bidding and tender evaluation,

I'll do anything

related to cost engineering.

I guarantee the quality will be superb.

Geez.

I thought I heard it wrong.

Su Xiao working on her own.

Did you really get fired?

I'll go take a shower.

Wait a sec.

Take this.

Stop rushing me!

I'm almost home.

I'm in the building already.

I'll help you look for it later.

Hello.

Hello, Zhou Jun.

You...

You're despicable.

What are you looking?

Who is that?

Su Xiao.

Did you take bribes from the vendors?

Su Xiao, what happened?

Tell us.

We'll help you together.

Just ask your Zhou Jun

to get you a new job. Easy peasy.

Xiao,

I've got a good friend

who works as a headhunter.

Maybe she can help you out?

Su Xiao,

you got laid off, didn't you?

Yeah, I was fired.

But it's complicated,

I haven't figured out how it happened.

But there's one thing for sure.

I didn't take anyone's money.

I'm trying to appeal.

I need work

while appealing.

So guys, do me a favor.

If there's extra work,

refer it to me.

Thank you.

Congrats, Zhou Jun,

Thank you.

Welcome to the task force.

I'll drink water instead.

Alright.

Thank you.

Drink as much as you wish.

Alright.

Take your time.

Mr. Cao.

Here.

Congratulations.

Sir, let's drink.

Thank you.

I look forward to working with you.

Thank you. Take a seat.

Thanks.

Chen,

Chen Siming, chief financial manager of TC Construction

here.

Congrats.

Thanks. Thanks.

Here. Chen.

Pleasure to work with you.

Don't, don't.

Chen.

Thank you.

Please to work with you.

Congrats.

I had fun tonight.

Let's do it again.

Take care.

Looking forward to working with you.

Congrats.

Welcome on board.

Take care.

Please be safe.

Good-bye.

Stay safe!

Alright.

OK. See you.

Zhou Jun.

Chen.

Congratulations!

Actually,

I wanna ask you a favor.

Alright.

Wait for me here.

Alright.

Wait for me a bit. Xue.

Take this file with you.

It's super important.

Please deal with it soon.

Get it done.

Sure, no problem.

Rest assured.

Thank you.

Alright, goodbye.

Call me if something is up.

Alright. Alright.

Be safe.

OK. Take care.

Bye-bye.

Bye-bye.

Hello.

Hello?

Hi.

Which firm did you say?

TC Construction,

a subsidiary of Yinghai Group.

Yinghai Group?

I saw your resume

online.

I feel like you'd be a good fit.

Which website did you

see my resume on?

Did you mistake me for someone else?

You're Su Xiao, right?

HIT graduate, majored in civil engineering?

Worked at ZJ Construction

as the budget manager?

Yeah.

Then I didn't get it wrong.

We are looking for

someone like you

with rich experience in big firms.

Oh, OK.

See you tomorrow.

Mr. Chen, hello.

I'm Su Xiao. I've arrived.

Alright.

Are you Su Xiao?

Yes, I am.

Hello. Welcome.

Nice to meet you.

This way, please.

That's Administration.

That's my office.

Here.

This is Finance.

Finance.

Over there.

This is Business Contract Dept.

Sorry, but you have to

make do with it here.

An employee is leaving next week,

then you can move to their desk.

No problem.

Let me introduce.

This is the construction budget manager.

Lu Zhengming, Construction Budget Manager of TC Construction

Lu Zhengming.

This is the new cost manager,

Su Xiao.

You two get to know each other.

I'm Su Xiao.

Hello.

Get familiar with the surrounding.

If there's any question,

just ask, alright?

Alright.

I won't keep you.

You can go work.