All language subtitles for Master of My Own EP29

[Master Of My Own]

[Episode 29]

Mengmeng, the way you're helping him,

seems like you like him.

Right. Do you like him?

Please stop making those conjectures.

You...

I... I like you.

And I like you.

Such a smooth talker.

Okay, got it.

Leave the pep talk

to me.

And me too.

We'll encourage him.

and cheer him up together.

Yes, that's right.

Let's do that.

Mr. Ning.

Didn't sleep well last night?

No, I slept pretty well.

It's hard not to sleep well.

This place has good views and clean air.

And there's no fog.

It really energizes the mind.

Sit, Mr. Ning.

Why sit down when I just got up?

Come on, follow me to buy groceries.

Ning.

Ms. Li.

Did your future son-in-law come to visit?

He is the nephew of my distant aunt's

cousin's nephew.

Your nephew?

Isn't he a little old?

Right.

See you around.

We're back.

Why did you go and buy groceries so early?

The vegetables are fresh in the morning.

Here.

-Soak the ribs.
-Here, give it to me.

Get rid of the blood.

You guys go wash your hands and get ready to eat.

Okay.

Quickly sit and eat.

It will get cold.

Listen.

Lu helped me bargain.

He saved me 3.20 yuan.

We'll have an extra cold dish tonight.

Thanks to Lu.

Mr. Lu knows how to bargain now?

Lu.

There are fried dumplings
I made specially for you.

When you finish eating,

we shall go

and clean up the house together.

Okay.

Lu, do you know how to gut a fish?

Come help me gut one.

I...

Come on.

Quickly.

Come on.

Lu, don't just sit around.

Go and buy some osmanthus wine.

It's a necessity for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Okay.

Do you have money?

Yes, I do.

Lu, what are you doing?

Don't sit all the time.

When a person sits for too long,

they'll become lazy.

Look.

Go on.

Water the plants out there.

Make sure they're quenched.

There, those ones.

Yes.

It's you.

I thought it was your dad again.

Is your dad asleep?

Yes.

Have some tea. Wake yourself up.

How is it?

You were running off your feet the whole day.

Pretty fulfilling.

Fulfilling?

Why do I feel

that you just got

free labor for your family?

You dare laugh?

Gloating now, are you?

Got your sharp tongue back, Mr. Lu?

Is it because your dad knew

how I treated you before?

So he's getting back at me.

No way.

It could be.

I can't figure my dad out.

Mr. Ning, you're still up?

I suddenly remembered something.

Accompany me out tomorrow.

An old friend of mine

got me ham from a wild pig.

It will be perfect
for making meat-filled mooncakes.

In the meantime, you can help me practice driving.

I just got my driver's license.

My wife doesn't want me to drive alone.

Okay.

Okay.

I'll go in and sleep now.

Okay, go on.

Keep yourself warm.

Dad, are you sure you're not pushing him too much?

When Heaven is about to place
a great responsibility on a great man,

it first frustrates his spirit and will
and exhausts his muscles and bones.

Besides, this is for

bullying my daughter before.

He deserves it.

Mengmeng.

Why do I still feel like

you like him?

I still like you.

Go and sleep.

Okay.

Between Ning Meng and me,

who is the better driver?

Both are good.

Relax, relax.

We're just having a chat, yes?

Relax.

It's another hour

to get home.

Ning Meng

has told us about what happened.

She told you?

Sorry, Mr. Ning.

What? Why are you sorry?

Who are you sorry to?

I used to scold her a lot.

We butted heads.

I always ordered her around.

What?

Mr. Ning...

I was wrong.

Wait.

I won't do it again.

Hold on. You... you scolded her?

You two butted heads?

And you ordered her around?

Listen up, you...

Mr. Ning!

If not for driving rules,

I'd throw you out of the car.

Seriously!

Wait. Were you...

Weren't you asking about that?

Ning Meng told me what had happened to you

in the past months.

Listen.

You... Peel me a mandarin orange.

I love mandarin oranges.

When Ning Meng was born,

I was going to name her Ning Xiaoju.
(*"ju" means "mandarin oranges")

But her mom didn't like the name.

So we decided on

Ning Meng.

Tastes pretty good.

To be frank, life

is like driving a car.

Once you start driving,
it sometimes goes fast, sometimes slow.

It stops and goes.

When you need to brake?

When you need to speed up?

All of these depend on the situation, right?

Your current situation

is like going too fast

while driving downhill.

You couldn't brake in time

and crashed into a mound. Then the car is broken.

Ning Meng

must have told you
about my failed entrepreneurship.

Yes, she did.

At the time,

I was of similar age as you,

in my 40s.

Wait, Mr. Ning.

I'm not over 40 years old.

I'm in my early 30s.

You sure look older.

Honestly, what I went through

was way worse.

But I got through it, didn't I?

Think positive.

When you think through it,

you'll understand.

Eating imported fruits that cost 500 yuan

makes me happy, yes?

Eating mandarin oranges that cost 5 yuan

also makes me happy.

The most important thing is

to have someone beside you

to support you.

To be with you through thick and thin.

I'm telling you,

that is a blessing money can't buy.

Right?

That makes sense.

It's akin to filling up the car's tank.

We're able to continue driving.

Don't worry.

People don't suffer bad luck forever.

Sooner or later, good luck will come.

Thanks, Mr. Ning.

Put the filling inside.

Lu.

Do you prefer your mooncake

sweet or salty?

My family eats the sweet ones.

Sometimes, a change of taste is good.

The Nings' handmade meat-filled mooncake

has only ever gotten rave reviews.

Indeed.

Whether or not a mooncake is good
depends on its filling.

So my ghee crust is not important?

The crust is even more important.

It's not a mooncake without a crust.

That's a lion's head meatball.

Why did you make a dumpling?

I'll make a new one.

No, no.

Let me see.

This dumpling looks quite festive.

We've never eaten a dumpling-like mooncake.

Pretty novel.

Mr. Lu, you know how to make dumplings?

Dumpling is good.

The shape doesn't matter.

So long as it's edible, right?

Yes.

You don't need to console me.

I'll make a new one.

No, it's fine.

When I made the mooncake into a bun before,

my dad praised me for being creative.

They're really not consoling you.

That's right.

Here, put your stamp.

Stamp it wherever you like.

[Prosperity]

Lovely.

It looks pretty good.

Yes.

Looks good.

It has color now.

The mooncakes are ready.

Here.

Try the mooncake you made yourself.

Try it.

Okay.

How is it?

Is the mooncake flavored dumpling good?

It's good.

Nice.

Come on, let's have a clink.

Okay.

Come on.

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival.

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival.

It's our hometown's tradition.

One lamp for one wish.

I wish for good luck and smooth sailing.

You should make one too.

Send all the bad luck

into the past.

[Su Weiran]

You brought me back to your hometown.

Is your boyfriend okay with that?

We already broke up.

When did that happen?

It's in the past. Let's not talk about it.

So how have you been the past few days?

Did my dad's energizing potion work?

I know you and your family

did all this for me.

Thank you.

I think your family is full of warmth.

It's very down-to-earth.

It's something I'd yearned for

but have never experienced.

During these past days,

spending time with your mom and dad

made me understand

why you have such a great personality.

If you like it,

you're welcome to visit often.

Welcome.

By the way,

my dad enjoys playing mahjong.

He's the kind of player who is very bad at it
but would play every chance he gets.

But our family doesn't have enough members.

You can make up the fourth.

Okay.

Later when I go back,

I'll play with him.

I'll let him win the game.

Okay?

Okay.

After so long,

it's the first time seeing you smile happily.

I think what your dad said is right.

A person won't suffer from bad luck forever.

The tide will surely turn.

That's right.

So you need to cheer up.

If you continue to brood

and let those who hurt you

go unpunished,

that'll be too easy for them.

I get it.

He Yueluan didn't choose to work with Shuangxun

due to the last-minute change.

They've long been after my dad's company.

Not just your dad's company.

But you as well.

You mean,

the liquidation of my private placement stock

wasn't a coincidence?

While purchasing stocks,

Shuangxun made use of Caihuang Capital
to manipulate stock prices.

It was to prevent any problems
with their asset management.

So my guess is

that they also

did something

to your private placement stock.

I didn't tell you before

because I thought
you couldn't handle another problem.

But I think it's time to let you know.

It's still just an assumption though.

I don't have any proof.

Lu Jiming.

You need to get back on your feet.

Rebuild your empire.

Only by regaining power

can you stop them.

Alright, you don't have to see us off.

I never expected the kid to be so handsome.

Very handsome.

Incredibly handsome.

Last night,

Lu asked me to teach him how to iron.

Look. He ironed everything himself.

Looking dapper now.

Son, listen up.

Next time there's a festivity,

come visit if you want.

Lu, next time you come,

I'll try and cook

northeastern food for you, okay?

Okay.

Enough nagging already.

We have to catch the train.

Okay.

Mengmeng, divide this

among you two later.

You know what to do.

Yes, the Victory Cake.

Every time I had an exam

or had to go on a trip,

they'd prepare this for me.

Eat it and you'll be victorious, they said.

Lu, don't stress yourself too much.

In life,

one failure doesn't mean it's the end.

As a parent,

what we hope for is for our child to be happy

and content.

Whether you succeed or not

is what others think of you.

Whether or not you're happy

is decided by your own self.

Alright, stop nagging.

They have to get going.

Okay, there.

Take it.

Hand it over.

Here.

I'll take it.

Okay.

Look out for each other, you two.

Safe trip back.

Okay, don't worry.

We're off, Mister, Madam.

Let's go. We're going to be late.

Lu, please take care of Mengmeng.

I will.

Mengmeng, you take care of Lu.

I will.

Mengmeng, you're back.

My father got you these.

Your favorite peach crisp and stinky tofu.

Your dad is awesome.

Do I look good?

What's this?

I'm starting work tomorrow.

You found a job?

Change into slippers. We'll talk inside.

Quick, tell me all about it.

It's actually

a beauty consultant at a cosmetics counter.

Just a sales assistant.

It's not anything grand

like investment personnel.

You won't look down on me, right?

Don't be silly.

No profession is better than another.

The job really suits you.

You're good-looking and know makeup.

Has great taste too.

But

this is

my first ever job.

Honestly, I'm a little unsure.

Do you remember when we were in university,

I was self-conscious
because I didn't know how to do makeup?

The guys would make fun of me.

But you stood up for me

and scolded them.

You even gave me your makeup

and taught me step by step.

You told me

that putting on makeup isn't to impress others.

It's to please yourself.

When you stand in front of the mirror

and see a beautiful self,

you'll feel more confident too.

At the time, I thought

you were so much braver than me.

So I'm sure you'll be okay.

You really think so?

Of course. You're amazing.

Believe in yourself.

Besides,

with your looks and elegance,

you're perfect to be working with cosmetics.

Let's make a deal then.

In the future, you can only buy cosmetics from me.

I'll give you a staff discount.

For sure.

I'll go to you even if there's no discount.

From now on,

you and I will both welcome a wonderful new life.

Okay.

Good morning.

Morning, Ning Meng.

Good morning.

Your seat

has been taken by the new intern.

Then where do I sit?

Ms. Shi.

Ning Meng.

From today onward,

you will be Eaglestone Capital's
investment director.

Director?

Did you say "director"?

Yes, Investment Director.

Congrats.

Congrats, Director Ning!

This is so sudden. I...

Lin Dayi's company is now

on the NEEQ.

They've become a hotly contested company

for public listed companies.

You previously made a beautiful comeback

with the Lehui project too.

These are two big accomplishments.

So you are well deserving of this accolade.

Thank you, Ms. Shi.

Thanks, everyone.

Do you like it?

Take your seat.

Director Ning, that one is your seat.

Look how happy you are.

This happened too fast.

It's like a dream.

Seniority

doesn't apply

in the investment world.

This industry is all about capability.

My capability

is only part of the reason.

The other half is because I got lucky.

Actually, I believe in this saying.

The more hardworking a person is,
the luckier they are.

You're exactly that sort of person.

[Ning Meng]

There's something

I've been wanting to talk to you about.

Do you remember

back when you were handling Lehui,

I said I had some money

I was saving for something else?

It's like this.

I've been wanting

to open up a branch in Singapore.

The preparations are about done.

In addition,

my boyfriend is working there too.

So I'm planning to leave next year.

So you're leaving Shanghai?

I wish to be in a new environment.

A new start.

I might not be able to handle

all the business affairs here.

But I feel more reassured with you here.

Ning Meng, I believe that very soon,

you'd be able to stand on your own.

All the best.

Okay, I won't take up your time.

Enjoy the new space.

Thanks, Ms. Shi.

No need to see me out.

♪Is there a fable♪

♪That could predict when we meet?♪

♪Perhaps it's going to be a sight♪

♪If we could walk ahead of time♪

♪We refused to be defined, be discriminated♪

♪And be labeled♪

♪To be the best of me♪

♪To meet the best of you again♪

♪Every time I ever loved♪

♪No matter how reluctant you feel♪

This is specially made for Mengmeng.

Qiqi's celebratory egg tarts.

You can even make egg tarts?

There's a lot I can do.

You can't be the only one improving.

I am working hard too.

Here.

Congrats, Mengmeng.

You've realized your dream

of becoming an investment director.

Thank you.

Mengmeng.

I know it's been hard

to get to where you are today.

I still remember the look on your face

when you clenched your teeth

and vowed to have your ex-boss call you director.

Without realizing it,
you've really become a director.

You're right.

Tell me.

How does it feel to be Director Ning?

A little happy.

But also a little nervous.

After all, this is just the first step.

I have a long road ahead of me still.

But I have faith that you'll be even better.

Because Heaven rewards hardworking people.

We will all become better.

All the best.

Morning, Director Ning.

Morning.

Good morning, Director Ning.

Morning.

Director Ning.

We need these documents signed.

You can just call me Ning Meng.

You're being too formal.

You're a newly-appointed director.

You'll get used to it.

[Investment Director]

[Lu XX]

Hello.

Mr. Lu.

Did something good happen? You look happy.

Do I?

Thanks.

I have good news.

I've decided. I'm going to make a comeback.

I gave it a lot of thought.

After so long,

I don't have any other strengths or hobbies.

Investment is the only thing I like.

And what you're best at.

The point is I came to a realization.

I truly enjoy this line of work.

Your dad's words reminded me.

Success and failure
are not the only measuring stick.

Doing what you like

is what matters.

Recently,

I heard a story.

An old man

entrusted his hard-earned money

to an investment company.

The company

invested the money into

a pharmaceutical R&D institution.

After some years,

they successfully developed a new drug.

And the drug managed to treat

the old man's long-term illness.

The story really inspired me.

I think of investment as making friends.

Building trust between strangers.

Helping each other, giving back.

As they say, pay it forward.

I think this is the meaning of good investment.

It's also what makes me happy.

Then,

you'll have to get a new company.

I've already contacted

a business registration agency.

I'm able to acquire

an existing finance company.

I've asked for the price.

The investment management company under them

has a low transfer fee.

The process is straightforward too.

It has the highest value.

When did you find out?

While you were busy helping my parents

over the Mid-Autumn Festival,

I wasn't doing nothing.

I believed you'd regain your confidence.

So when I had time,

I helped you think about

what happens after.

Guess I'll have to hurry
and get the company up and running.

But it's probably
going to be small in the beginning.

Ning Meng.

Can you...

Director Ning.

Mr. Lu is here too.

We'll head up first.

We'll start the project meeting once you're back.

Okay, I'll be right there.

You're a director now?

Congrats.

What was it you wanted to say?

Nothing.

You're now a director.

I'd have to hurry up and rebuild my name too,

right?

Thanks for this.

Why the long face?

This was what you've been dreaming of

when you left Joint Capital, right?

Ning Meng.

Congrats on your dream come true.

All the best in your career.

The new haircut looks good on you.

Bye.

[Secretary: Ning Meng]

(After everything)

(I've said tonight,)

(you didn't hear one word.)

I'm telling you one last time.

I'm done being a secretary!

You want to handle projects at Joint Capital?

Dream on.

In your next life!

One day,

I will make him call me "director".

Scram!

Go to the Project Department.

It will only take 10 minutes of your time.

Take a look at the document.

And this thermos cup.

Do I look like I'm free?

You couldn't even handle such a simple task.

I guess you're meant to be a secretary.

No need to concern yourself with me anymore.

I won't trouble you again.

Do you really think

Joint Capital can't do without you?

♪The moment you showed up♪

♪The opportunity fell from the sky♪

♪Letting the light shine for you♪

♪At this moment♪

♪So many words to say♪

[Ning Meng, Analyst]
(Never mind an analyst.)

(I'm fine with being a trainee.)

Welcome to Eaglestone Capital.

I will do my best.

I'm just here to send my regards.

The floor is slippery. Don't sprain your ankle.

What are you doing? That's trade secrets.

This company has a big problem.

Did you not realize?

What problem?

It's raining heavily.

Why didn't you use an umbrella?

Don't worry. The documents didn't get wet.

(If you're incapable of doing the job,)

(then don't do it.)

(Understand?)

(So in conclusion,)

who exactly was acting out of spite?

You've just started.

Everyone trips and falls.

Don't take it to heart.

Ning Meng, standing so far away,

how can you hear us?

Come here.

Walk in front.

Listen more, pay more attention.

This isn't solely my credit to claim.

There's Ning Meng too.

Ning Meng, you're improving quickly.

(You must have picked up a lot from Mr. Lu)

(conducting due diligence.)

Ning Meng.

♪The lights are bright every night♪

♪The feeling of being needed♪

♪Is what you wanted♪

Midget.

[Ning Meng, Analyst]
♪When the rain stopped that day♪

[Ning Meng, Investment Manager]
(Have you been favoring me)

(because of)

my connection with Mr. Lu?

I've read the proposal.

I think it's quite bland.

I've confidence in our company.

I'd like to give it another go.

I'll look for a new limited partner.

Only projects with added value

make money.

So when we invest,

it's not only in the product

but also in its concept.

(I promised not to let you down.)

Please give me a bit more time.

I will find a way

(to make up the rest of Ms. Liu's funding.)

(Do you remember)

(what I said about you
not being able to handle projects?)

But you insisted on giving it a try.

Who knew you'd actually succeed?

This proves

your decisions are reliable.

Believe in yourself.

You're right.

I should believe in myself.

Honestly,

you're already

a very excellent investor.

If you had said this to me before,

I would've been overjoyed.

[Ning Meng, Investment Manager]

[Ning Meng, Investment Director]

[Ning Meng, Secretary, Analyst, Manager, Director]

Excuse me, is Mr. Liu in?

Do you have an appointment?

Please let him know

Lu Jiming would like to see him.

Okay, please wait.

Have you finished the project from yesterday?

Not yet. Just a little bit left.

I'm not finished either.

We still need to check it.

There's an important point I don't quite get.

Yes.

Isn't that Mr. Lu?

Yeah, let's go.

I'm sorry.

Mr. Liu is away on business.

Please come another time.

Okay, thanks.

[Retrieve item here]

Mr. Liu.

A local business trip?

Hello.

I just saw Mr. Jia of Zhongxing

with Jin Haiyang.

Wasn't Zhongxing's project

handed over to Boyu Capital?

If you hadn't mentioned,

I'd rather not bring up this issue.

You found a person to take over

for Mr. Jia out of goodwill.

Who knows if water got into his head?

Jin Haiyang probably sweet-talked him.

Got it.

Okay, talk to you again.

Mr. An.

This way.

You helped me before.

By right,

I should lend you a hand this time.

But I have my own considerations.

You should know

that the company doesn't belong to me alone.

I understand, Mr. An.

Honestly,

I still trust

in my impression of you.

What about this?

Try and get one or two projects running.

After that,

I'll convince my partners

to willingly let you

handle the projects.

I might not be able to offer you a lifeline,

but getting icing on the cake is not too bad.

Alright. Thanks for your trust.

Where are you?

We're in Room 888 on the third floor.

Everyone's waiting for you.

Okay, see you.

Mr. Jia, long time no see.

What a coincidence, Lu Jiming.

You were nowhere to be found at the company,

but I bumped into you here.

Joint Capital withdrawing from the project

had inconvenienced you.

My apologies.

Mr. Lu, it's too late to celebrate Dragon Boat
Festival when it's mid-autumn.

Mr. Jia.

Boyu Capital

is not a bad company.

They're very meticulous

in post-investment management.

I handed your project over to them.

You can rest assured.

Don't try and shift the responsibility to others.

I don't trust you.

Mr. Jia, I don't mean anything else.

I'm just reminding you.

Jin Haiyang's Caihuang Capital

has precedents

of inflating valuation

to deceive others.

Deceive?

Aren't you the pot calling the kettle black?

Whatever it is, it's better

than you ditching us halfway.

What right do you have to criticize?

Mr. Jia.

I'm just hoping

you'd be more careful in choosing

who you partner with.

Isn't that Mr. Lu?

What a coincidence.

Are you here for free drinks again?

No, no.

I'm sure Mr. Lu is here to spend.

Jia.

Got to be the bigger man.

Lu here cared too much for his own.

That made him neglect the bigger family.

Don't be mad.

Is the person you're meeting not here yet?

Speak of the devil.

Let me introduce you.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Mr. Qin of Nanlin Co.

This is Mr. Jin.

No, no.

Mr. Jin.

Just call me Jin.

Please step inside.

This way.

♪Is there a fable♪

♪That could predict when we meet?♪

♪Perhaps it's going to be a sight♪

♪If we could walk ahead of time♪

♪We refused to be defined, be discriminated♪

♪And be labeled♪

♪To be the best of me♪

♪To meet the best of you again♪

♪Every time I ever loved♪

♪No matter how reluctant you feel♪

♪You have to bid farewell when the time comes♪

♪Fallen leaves, fall in love♪

♪Watching the fallen leaves,
listening to the wind♪

♪Saying that all colors have luster♪

♪Don't want to be bullied, to be brushed off♪

♪And to be treated like a fool♪

♪Breaking through the laws of the world♪

♪And reconnect with the sacred heart♪

♪Every time I ever loved♪

♪Every little thing we gain in life♪

♪Comes with huge obstacles♪

♪Fallen leaves, fall in love♪

♪There's no so-called happy ending♪

♪Just make your decision bravely♪