All language subtitles for Master of My Own Episode EP02

My last name is Ning.

You can call me Ning Meng.

I think money...

needs to be treated with reverence and respect.

It's not vulgar at all.

But rather noble.

What's important is how we spend the money...

to maximize its value.

The investment industry...

allows me to spend my money better to where it's worth.

That really gets me fired up.

Mr. Liu.

What's the matter?

Mr. Lu has an international call.

He's short of a secretary to take notes.

Didn't the last one just get fired?

Mr. Lu is angry right now.

Please take a look at today's interviewees.

Whose English passed Band Eight?

Take a look.

Hurry up.

She can do it.

Let's go.

This is a chassis market.

It has a huge talent pool...

and efficient capital markets.

We believe that China...

is absolutely the right choice.

Great.

Looking forward to our collaboration.

Thank you for your time.

Sure. Goodbye.

Did you get everything?

Almost.

The Southeast Asian accent was quite heavy.

You got everything?

I kept track of it in sections.

There are three main sections.

Internet, AI,

and global and wave.

You're very clear.

What's your name?

Ning Meng.

- A secretary? - That's right.

Mr. Lu chose you himself.

Mr. Liu, today is April Fool's Day.

You're not joking, are you?

Ning Meng.

Don't underestimate the position.

Mr. Lu is a demanding person.

Not everyone can be his secretary.

Before you came, no one could stand up to it.

You're the first...

that Mr. Lu appointed himself.

But I applied for the project department.

Don't be stubborn.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Which newbie...

get to work on the job on their first day?

They learn only on the surface level.

What you did was the core.

- Yes. - I understand your concern.

After you enter the company,

you can still be transferred.

I've already spoken to Mr. Lu.

When we find someone more suitable,

you'll be transferred to the project department right away.

What if you don't find anyone?

Three years, tops.

Three years later, no matter if there's anyone,

I can still be transferred?

Mr. Liu.

Mr. Liu.

Have you found a new secretary?

It has only been a while. Take it easy.

Get more experience.

Wu, let me tell you.

Attitude.

What's wrong with that?

Mr. Liu, it's been over a year.

You haven't found the right secretary yet?

It's hard to find the right one for him.

Hang in there, Ning Meng.

I've got my eye on it.

What if...

I thought of someone. Hold this.

Let me think about it.

Goodbye, Mr. Liu.

Mr. Liu.

About my transfer...

I'm looking around, Ning Meng.

It's been two years.

Just wait a while more and it'll be only two days left.

- Mr. Liu. - The elevator is here.

- Hu! - Mr. Liu.

Let's go.

You said three years.

Three years have passed.

Mr. Liu.

I didn't have a choice then.

Now, I'm going to be an investor!

Sure.

Tell Mr. Lu.

See if he'll give you a chance.

(Episode 2)

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Mr. Liu.

What are you looking at?

- Mr. Liu. - Come with me. Let's talk.

Ms. Ning.

You're really something.

I got a call from Mr. Lu at 3am.

He told me to prepare your contract renewal.

At 3am!

I didn't sleep a wink last night.

Listen, when you look at the entire industry,

how many bosses care about their secretaries this much?

It's Mr. Lu.

Consider yourself lucky.

After renewing the contract,

not only will your salary increase by double,

Mr. Lu even initiated...

to give you a vacation...

for ten days.

I envy you.

Mr. Liu.

I made myself clear last time.

I want to enter the project department.

Three years ago, on April 1st,

you were sitting here and so was I.

You promised me this.

You said being a secretary was temporary.

Aren't three years enough?

I have to do another three years?

Ning Meng, this...

It's my fault.

But you know how that man is.

If you...

Let's think about the long run, okay?

It's just a transfer.

We use time to exchange for space.

You've said that hundreds of times.

Ning Meng.

Just think of it as delivering us all from suffering.

Stop fooling around.

Mr. Lu will blow up the place anytime.

In the company,

everybody's scared for their lives.

You're different.

You're anti-missile.

Listen. Do this.

You can have the contract.

You don't have to reject me now.

Think about it again. Don't rush it.

Ning Meng.

Come.

I heard...

because of you,

Mr. Lu called Mr. Liu at 3am last night.

How did you manage to get two bosses...

to have sleepless nights because of you?

I'll give you this blessing. Do you want it?

Well, I dare not.

I heard everything.

But I wasn't eavesdropping. I was just passing by.

I heard...

Mr. Liu will give you a vacation for ten days.

Really?

That's true.

But there's a condition.

Mr. Lu doesn't need my company.

Don't give me a ten-day leave.

Ten hours is a luxury.

What are you going to do?

I still want to transfer.

I need to talk to Mr. Lu again.

Hello, Ms. Xu.

The life of the beautiful and rich is different indeed.

I saw that dress just yesterday online.

She's already wearing it today.

- Hello, Ms. Xu. - Hello, Ms. Xu.

She's here to bother Mr. Lu again.

We'll have to make some room for them first.

Okay.

Give it to me as soon as you're done. Bye.

Ming Ming.

Why are you here?

Am I not allowed to come?

Are you using perfume as your body wash?

It's choking me.

Come on.

It's custom-made from Creed.

It's a woody floral fragrance.

The top note is irises.

- The middle note... - Stop.

I'm not interested in everything you said.

Also, if there's nothing else,

stop coming to my office.

Who said there's nothing?

I'm here to introduce a distinguished guest to you.

Shi Ying.

Shi Ying of Eagle Capital?

I'm sure you've met at the award ceremony yesterday.

Yes.

She and I were friends when we did our MBA.

We're very close.

You know how capable she is.

Yes, she's good.

From an underwriting agent to an investor.

She built her own company in just a few years.

She's something.

Exactly.

I brought her here today to talk to you.

See if you can work together in the future.

If you two join forces,

remember to be grateful to me.

It's a good thing if we can work together.

Thank you, Ms. Xu.

You're welcome.

So what time is Shi Ying coming?

In 20 to 30 minutes. The traffic is bad.

You're always jumping on me.

Ming Ming.

I saw a trending café the other day.

The decorations are so cute. Look.

- Look, a little panda. - Ning Meng.

Come to my office.

- Mr. Lu. - Pick up Ms. Shi downstairs.

Ms. Shi of Eagle Capital. Do you know her?

Isn't the traffic bad?

Why do you want her to go now?

Then go clean up the meeting room.

Right, Ming Ming?

What are you waiting for? Go.

Hey.

You're not shy about ordering my people around.

Well...

With our relationship,

what's the difference?

Don't touch me.

Watch your behavior.

Hello, Ms. Shi.

I'm Ning Meng, Mr. Lu's secretary.

So you're Mr. Lu's secretary.

Thank you for yesterday.

Don't mention it. This way, please.

I saw your interview before.

You talked about so many new ideas...

from a female investor's perspective.

Especially the industrial thinking part.

That was amazing.

Thank you. You're quite attentive.

What's your major?

I studied finance.

That's good.

This way, please.

I'm more interested in projects...

regarding the new retail and lifestyle and technology.

That's why I'm here today...

to hear about your investment structure...

and see if we can work together.

You're too humble, Ms. Shi.

I have a few good projects in hand...

that I'd like to hear your opinion on.

I wouldn't dare.

But I'm really interested.

Ning Meng.

Get Ren Peng Fei and Qiu Jun Lin here...

to introduce Ms. Shi to the company's projects.

Mr. Lu.

Mr. Ren and Mr. Qiu are out for a meeting.

They'll be back in the afternoon.

Ren Peng Fei did have a meeting.

What is Qiu Jun Lin doing there?

Should I give him a call?

Shi Ying's time is precious.

Mr. Lu.

Why don't I do it?

Is there no one else in the project department?

How could you get a secretary to brief them?

Ms. Xu.

I go through every single project of the company.

I'm familiar with the progress, flow,

and confidentiality agreement of the projects.

It's okay.

I'm just here to get a general idea today.

It's fine for Ms. Ning to introduce to me.

Then you do it.

Ms. Shi.

Let me begin with our company's strategic focus.

The goal of our company...

is not just to invest in profitable businesses...

but also to hope to use creativity...

to shape possible future life patterns.

Enough with that.

Tell us about specific projects.

Okay.

Then I'll tell you about our most recent project,

Qilin Furniture.

Their main concept is eco-friendly furniture.

Eco-friendly furniture?

The main concept of Qilin is very special.

Wood has life.

Reasonable logging,

low-carbon green production process,

and the advantage of easy recycling...

to maximize the texture of the original wood...

reflects the concept of environmental protection.

It allows traditional crafts...

to show its value...

in new design styles.

Joint Capital is in charge of its Series A funding.

We're helping the company...

to actively raise Series B funding.

That's why investing now is the best time.

That's all for the project...

Joint Capital is working on currently.

Mr. Lu.

Ms. Ning's brief is very professional.

She has broken down everything...

from product features to business logic.

Everything was clear.

You have a hidden talent here.

You flattered me, Ms. Shi.

Ning Meng, hurry and refill the tea.

Ms. Ning, you're very observant.

How did you know?

Though right-handed people would sometimes use their left hand,

I saw you use your left hand when using your phone,

carrying your bag and making hand gestures.

I thought you would be left-handed.

Clear thinking and good logic.

You're perfect for working on projects.

Ms. Shi.

She's not the same when it comes to money.

Didn't you say so yourself that our company has hidden talents?

Anyone else can work on projects.

That's right.

Those from Joint Capital...

are the best of the best.

I really do think she's very talented.

Mr. Lu, you should consider...

training her in that direction.

Ms. Shi, are you trying to steal her away?

- How could I? - Mr. Lu.

Is a wallflower that important?

If you need someone, I'll help you personally.

Ms. Xu, I dare not trouble you...

to do chores.

The work of serving water doesn't suit you.

Ms. Shi, next week,

new samples from Qilin Furniture will be out.

Then I'll invite you over to take a look.

I must be the first to know.

I can't wait to work with you now.

I'm excited too.

When you two make a profit, don't forget me.

I want a big meal.

Of course.

Hear that, Ming Ming?

Okay, it's a deal.

Okay. Bye, Ms. Shi.

Come in.

Mr. Lu.

I didn't call you here.

Regarding my transfer,

- I still want... - The offer I made you...

is already the most generous...

for the position.

If you have any complaints,

you better have a good reason to hold your ground.

Else, I don't have time to listen to your pipe dream.

I appreciate the raise in salary.

But I haven't even tried.

How is it a pipe dream?

You know Zhao Kuo of the Warring States?

Just say that I'm idle theorizing.

It's a simple idiom.

No need to tell allusions.

You did a good job with the brief.

But projects and briefs are two different things.

The ability that you have shown...

is not enough to convince me, okay?

But if all I ever do is make coffee,

all I show is my ability to make coffee.

Come in.

Mr. Lu, I heard you call for me.

So you know.

I was looking for you earlier.

What's the use of coming now?

Sorry.

When I don't want to see you,

you keep popping up in front of me.

When I need you, I can't find you.

In the end, the secretary briefed on the projects.

Those who don't know would think...

we're running a class here!

Got it?

In the morning, I...

Shut up.

Can't even find an excuse? You're stuttering.

Why are you looking at her? I'm talking to you.

Okay, you don't have to say anything.

Get out. Quick.

And you.

I advise you...

to stop your investment dreams.

Get back to work.

Mr. Lu.

Hello, Mr. Tang.

I've gone through with the contract.

You can come tomorrow to sign it.

Yes.

Okay.

Ning Meng.

Mr. Qiu.

Ms. Ning.

Mr. Qiu.

Ms. Ning.

Yesterday,

when Mr. Ren made that huge mistake,

you came to his rescue in an instant.

Why didn't you help me today?

Where did you go?

It would have been fine if you were around.

Where I went is none of your business.

Right, thanks for helping me with the brief.

Mr. Qiu.

What's with Mr. Qiu 's attitude?

It wasn't your duty to help.

You were doing him a favor.

He made it sound like you owe him.

So annoying.

It's not his fault.

Is it because Mr. Lu...

wouldn't transfer you?

Ning Meng, I support you in transferring.

It's not easy being in finance itself.

If we don't try while we're still young,

it will be even harder to transfer in the future, right?

Exactly.

Hello. Here's the menu.

Lemonade, thanks.

Okay. Please wait a moment.

Here's your drink.

Thank you.

(Lu XX)

- Mr. Lu. - Ms. Ning, right?

I'm Lu Ji Ming's friend.

Mr. Lu is drunk.

Please come to the whiskey bar...

at Jingan Road to pick him up.

- Now? - Yes. Hurry.

He's making a huge fuss of wanting his secretary to pick him up.

Come on, keep drinking.

Hurry. We can't handle him anymore.

Hey.

Ms. Ning, right?

Mr. Lu is drunk.

Let's go home, Mr. Lu.

This is my secretary, Sour Orange.

Later,

you don't have to take a taxi home.

My secretary...

will drive each one of you home.

- No. - No.

No, you're drunk.

Take care of him.

All right.

I'm sorry. Excuse me. Let's go home.

- Let's go. - Get up.

- Sorry. His phone. - Here.

- Take it. - Thank you.

You drink some more.

- Okay? - Be careful.

Don't throw up!

Swallow it.

Let's go.

- Bye. - Are you okay?

- Yes. - Take good care of him.

Mr. Lu, may I ask you something?

No problem.

Next time you're drunk,

can you ask Xiao Song to pick you up?

No.

Xiao Song isn't very neat.

He steps on my carpet.

It's not like you don't know.

All bosses...

are spoiled by subordinates who obey.

What are you saying?

Why do you think I paid for your driving lessons?

You can enter my house...

because I gave you trust...

that no one else has.

You should feel honored.

Honored, my foot.

I guess you're not drunk if you can still annoy me.

I'm not drunk.

I still want to drink.

There aren't any projects that are forcing you to drink.

Why did you drink so much?

It's because those guys from Cloud Capital...

kept pouring me drinks.

They made it as if I can't drink much.

How can I bear that?

And you think you've won?

This happens eight out of ten times.

I wonder who's the stupid one here.

Sour Orange.

Do you think...

I won't be able to remember what you're saying tomorrow?

Listen up. I remember everything.

Let's see how I'll deal with you.

You really don't remember.

Why did you open the window? It's cold.

I don't want you to vomit in the car.

If you don't find it disgusting, I do.

Where did the time go?

How dare you ask me where the time went.

They're all wasted on you.

I don't even know what it's like to be young.

Having children.

Forever.

All right, give it a rest.

When you sang last time,

you got reported for sounding like pigs.

Who is it?

Where can we find a pig in the middle of the night?

That's funny.

Sour Orange, listen to me.

Just be my secretary.

That's enough.

Look.

I'm giving you such a great offer.

There's no boss like me.

You should be thankful...

that I trust you so much.

Pleasure's all mine.

Sour Orange! Are you trying to kill me?

Legs.

Ning Meng.

It's so good to be my secretary.

Not at all.

You fell asleep so fast.

Just like an animal.

Pig!

(Mom)

Meng Meng.

Why didn't you give your parents a call...

for the past few days?

Are you very busy?

Remember to take care of yourself.

If you're free tomorrow,

text your mom back.

You're so quiet.

She's worried.

If things aren't going well at work,

you can tell me.

If it's about love,

tell your mom.

Our family is well-prepared.

(Mr. Liu Yi Tian)

Ning Meng, is everything okay with you?

Don't forget to sign the contract and give it to me tomorrow.

And check your e-mail.

Sort out Mr. Lu's business trip for next week.

Remember to book the hotel and car in advance.

Okay?

(Employment Contract Renewal Agreement)

(Year 2000)

Dad.

What's different about this battery?

I'll tell you.

It's called a rechargeable battery.

Usual batteries are scrapped after one use.

But these rechargeable batteries...

can be used again after you charge them.

Not only will it reduce pollution,

it also saves more energy.

One is disposable.

The other can be used several times.

Is it like the difference between toilet paper and handkerchief?

That's right! You're so smart, Meng Meng.

Dad, you have to make lots of these batteries...

so that everyone can use them.

It's not that easy to make so many batteries.

I need to ask for help.

Then I'll help you.

The friend I need help from...

is called an investor.

An investor?

You'll know when you grow up.

Let's continue exercising.

(Three months later)

You said you've done all the research.

I supported you.

Else, would I have given you all the money...

for you to work with him?

Everything was fine before.

I don't know why he suddenly changed his mind.

Then ask him.

Figure out a solution.

He won't answer my calls.

I can't even reach him.

You're back, Meng Meng.

Dad, you made so many batteries.

- That's amazing. - Meng Meng.

Go to your room and do your homework.

I'll call you when dinner's ready.

Why didn't you think about us?

You put every dime in it.

What about money for our child's education?

Stop it, okay?

That's on me. I'll find a way.

At most, I'll sell the batteries on the street.

I'll get a job to pay off the debt.

I'm not going to let you two suffer.

Use it to pay off your debt.

We'll share the burden.

That evening in the fall of 2000,

our family business failed miserably.

But it was since then...

I've had a vague but firm idea about investing.

If one day,

I can meet a persistent entrepreneur...

like my dad in my investment,

I must vote for him.

I won't let worthy entrepreneurs...

have their wings clipped before they can take off.

- Hello, Mr. Lu. - Morning.

- Hello, Mr. Lu. - Morning.

Mr. Lu.

Qingzhu Hotel has passed...

the second round of terms list agreement.

We can proceed with the formal procedure next week.

Next week?

- Okay. I'll go through it. - Okay.

- Morning, Mr. Lu. - Good morning.

Morning, Mr. Lu.

- Morning, Mr. Lu. - Morning, Mr. Liu.

Good morning.

Come in.

Coffee.

Mr. Lu.

I've thought about it.

I still want to transfer.

Didn't we move on a long time ago?

This case is closed with you...

but not me.

My career plan has always been...

to be an excellent investor.

- This... - Ning Meng.

When did you get so ambitious?

You dare to think of anything now.

If someone were to say that to you...

when you first started your company,

how would you feel?

No one has ever said that to me.

Three years is not a short period.

I only filled in temporarily then.

Why don't you get a more suitable secretary?

You're the right secretary.

You must know...

that people should have self-awareness.

Know your place, got it?

Now, you have two options.

Be my secretary.

Or don't do anything and go home.

Coffee.

I quit.

Thank you for the past three years.

Bye.

(Resignation Letter)

Ning Meng, what's wrong?

Why are you packing?

- What's wrong? - Nothing.

It's okay.

Why are you packing for nothing?

What's going on?

Ning Meng.

Talk to me. What's going on?

- Xiao Feng. - Mr. Zeng.

Tell Xiao Song to get the remaining crabs from my car.

- Okay. - I need help.

Ning Meng.

What's up?

Crabs are good for the heat.

Hurry up and steam them to cool Mr. Lu down.

Mr. Zeng, it's not a good time for you to go in.

It's good timing that I'm here.

Mr. Lu.

Lu Ji Ming, I brought you crabs!

Is this how you greet me?

Get out of here!