Original subtitles

(Adapted from Chun Feng Yi Du's "Accidentally Picked Up a CEO")

(Episode 12)

So...

the two of you dated before.

Absolutely not.

We just went to school together.

That's all.

- Also, about the pictures... - I know about that.

It's obviously an angle issue.

I'm so smart. Of course I know that.

So...

the same goes for your fear of water?

About that.

I have to thank Ling Fang for that.

With you by my side, I feel at ease.

The last time Johnny's group changed jobs,

they took away the SA system we've been developing.

Now Feite is ready to go on the market...

and launch an improved SA system.

If they successfully go public,

then our technology...

will be of no value to the market.

Most of Ling Fang's money is invested in Fangyu Construction.

Research and development...

isn't something that happens overnight.

Where did he get so much start-up capital?

Several major shareholders behind Feite...

are members of Lingshi Group.

I don't understand.

Why would these major shareholders invest in Feite?

It looks like...

they are really determined to follow Mr. Ling Fang.

Ling Fang must have promised them a high-interest return...

and they're planning to divide New Way's dividend.

Come on.

Let's go to Fangyu Construction.

Okay.

Don't worry, sirs.

I won't let you down.

Well, we're counting on you then.

You scared me.

What were you doing,

standing quietly behind me?

If you've done nothing wrong,

you've got nothing to fear.

I'm in a good mood today.

I'll let it slide.

You showed no mercy this time...

to employ a two-pronged strategy.

Not only will it give New Way a heavy blow,

but you've also seized the opportunity...

to win over several major shareholders.

I don't know what you're talking about.

You used the funds from Lingshi Group...

to cut the way off for New Way.

What a brilliant idea.

What do you think Dad will do if he finds out?

Go ahead and tell him.

You've always been a whistle-blower anyway.

Let me put it this way.

It's fine even if he knows.

I can show him...

how I can easily take down that New Way...

that you've worked so hard on...

by backing any random small companies...

and replace it with another.

Didn't you always say that only e-commerce and technology...

can represent Lingshi Group's future?

I'll show you...

what the future looks like.

You're just so impatient to beat me.

What are you trying to prove?

To prove that I'm the only heir of Lingshi Group...

and you're nothing.

Aren't you afraid that your greed will come back to bite you?

This was all mine!

You just got a piece of the pie!

How dare you call me greedy?

How ridiculous.

What are the consequences?

I think you're just being bitter.

Well, I hope you get what you want.

Come on.

Why is that punk not worried at all?

That's right, I...

It really gets on my nerves.

Is everything ready?

Don't give him any chance to mess it up.

He is like a lizard.

He is everywhere.

Don't worry.

It's all set.

Na Na, Jie Jie.

Bei Bei, Xiao Chi.

Ask everyone under your departments to come and join me for a meeting.

- Okay. - Okay.

This hacking incident...

has caused serious data loss,

as well as data breach of the company's important files.

At the moment,

we are working on recovering that data.

The data recovered is basically less than 35 percent.

In terms of the workforce,

two teams have applied for resignation.

We need to arrange for people with excellent skills...

to fill the positions.

Are you trying to kill me?

I'm just...

Just...

I'm practicing.

Are you practicing?

Why are you here?

The food delivery girl is here to deliver prawns to you.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Come on.

Super fresh grilled prawns...

with Citrus Oolong...

is just perfect.

Can you smell the aroma?

What's wrong?

Have you never had grilled shrimp?

Try it.

You'll see.

It's really good. Here.

I'll show you.

First, the head.

Then the tail.

Try it.

Okay, I'll do it.

I think this shrimp hasn't prepared itself to be eaten.

How is it? Is it good?

Put on the gloves. Here.

Is it good?

Mission accomplished for the food delivery girl.

I'll let you get back to work.

I'll get going.

I'll send you home.

You don't have to. I can go by myself.

No.

Wait for me here.

I'll go wash my hands.

I'll be right back. Wait for me.

Don't worry, I'm here for you.

I won't take up your time to pull an all-nighter.

Quickly get it done and come see me.

(Let's drink!)

Gu Xin Er.

It has been a while since I saw you.

She's the daughter of the Gu family...

who always becomes a trending topic.

Is she the one who has lately been rumored...

with the CEO of New Way?

That's right, Xin Er.

What happened to you...

and the second son of the Ling family?

Both of you are considered as childhood sweethearts.

Why did he personally deny his relationship with you?

I heard you're getting married.

Congratulations.

Could it be that Mr. Chen...

whom we pulled out our investment from?

How is that possible?

I dumped him a long time ago.

My fiancé is the son of Mr. Qin.

I see.

So he's the son of Mr. Qin of VIP Golf.

Not bad.

Since you and his son are getting married,

please talk to him.

It has been over two years.

Stop bringing me flowers every day.

I don't want our company's cleaning staff...

to be doing such meaningless cleaning work every day.

You're lying!

You must have seduced him!

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Ma'am.

As she said,

it's your fiancé...

who has been having a crush on her and pestering her.

So you should go back and keep your man under control.

Don't make a scene in public next time.

Come on.

Get things straight!

Who are you calling a "ma'am"?

How did you know that I'm here?

(Let's drink!)

From now on,

I have to be careful with my posts.

Well, your fans will be upset.

Thank you for today.

But at this hour,

I think that the art exhibition is closed.

It's okay. There's always a next time.

But I think there's a live house around here.

It's the opening hour.

Wait for me. I'll book the tickets right away.

How did it go?

Don't worry, it's all set.

There are three more hours to go before Feite's ceremony begins.

Is there any movement from New Way's end?

There is nothing much.

It seems like...

my little brother is trapped in a love trap and he can't get out.

Mr. Ling Fang, that is a clever diversion of yours.

Let me ask you.

Ling Yue has failed...

to salvage the situation, right?

"Salvage the situation"?

Do I look cool?

Yes.

Let's go to Feite.

Hello?

Now?

Mr. Ling Fang.

What is it? Tell me.

Feite has been served with a legal notice.

What does that mean?

New Way has filed a lawsuit to the Dispute Department...

on the grounds of trade secret theft.

It came out of nowhere.

Order a news blackout.

Feite's listing must go on.

What's with that face?

Spit it out!

I'm afraid there's no other way.

It all happened so fast.

The shareholders seem to have received the news...

and they're selling Feite's shares at a low price.

These old geezers are so impatient.

Just a lawyer's letter and they lost it.

It looks like the shareholders got an email last night...

with the data report on Feite's sales figure,

saying that we wrote bad checks to everyone...

and that the promised growth rate is hard to achieve.

Quickly buy back all the shares.

- Do you hear me? - Yes.

Come in!

Mr. Ling Fang.

I'm afraid that you can't buy back all your shares.

What do you mean?

Do you think Fangyu Construction can't afford it?

Let's not talk about that first.

What's more important is if I'm willing to sell it to you.

What does it have to do with him?

It was you.

Let go of me!

Call security!

Are you afraid of women?

Look, Mr. Ling Fang.

Even if the security is here,

they are no match for her.

It's not that simple.

Why do I feel like I've been set up?

Did you plan this all along?

Ling Fang.

Do you think I don't know...

that you have coveted New Way for a long time?

Me being in a car accident was part of your plan, wasn't it?

You pulled me down so that Feite could emerge...

and it gave you time to poach my teams...

and steal New Way's core technology.

So you knew all along.

You did this on purpose.

You were willing to let me steal your technology...

in order to bring me down.

You're really something.

But you thought you won.

Without core technology,

how long do you think your company will last?

I am still...

the largest shareholder of Feite.

Ling Fang.

Do you think New Way would fall...

simply because you stole my team...

and SA systems?

Actually,

I have to thank you for that.

I always thought there was redundancy in New Way.

Well, thank you...

for streamlining my organization structure.

I have been investing...

in outstanding fresh graduates locally and internationally...

to carry out fully-automated technology research and development.

It has been very effective...

and can be put into construction.

So the so-called SA semi-automated system...

was just a false front that you created.

At first, it's not.

But I had to push it forward because of you.

If you had not been so greedy,

you probably wouldn't have lost so much now.

Also,

if you keep being greedy,

your ambition will get the better of you.

You've won anyway.

You can say any sarcastic remarks that you want.

Mr. Ling Fang.

Mr. Ling Fang, are you okay?

Hello?

Yes, Mr. Liu.

No.

The rumors aren't true.

My boss?

He's not here. That's right.

He left the country two days ago.

That's right.

Mr. Ling Fang, what should we do?

The board members are looking for you.

What else can I do?

Let me think.

I'm not meeting anyone in the coming few days.

Okay.

Hello?

Mr. Zhu.

By the way, Mr. Ling,

the Dispute Department wants new proof.

Don't bother.

I understand.

(Resume)

I didn't hear back from any of the jobs I applied for.

It's really tough for a corporate slave like me.

Don't worry.

I haven't found a job either.

If you can't find a job,

you should just go back and be the wife to the CEO...

or inherit the CEO's family business.

There you go again.

You should know better.

Look over there.

I'm telling you.

That guy has been taking selfies since we sat down.

What a narcissist.

Look at his face.

It's a little too much...

even if he's using an app to make his skin look smooth.

Mr. Zhao?

Do you know him?

Stop pretending.

I know you've been watching me.

Waiter.

A glass of plain water, please.

Are you looking for a job?

That's right.

Consider coming to work for my company.

Your company?

Yes, I've recently quit my job...

and I'm preparing to start my own business.

I just interviewed a comic artist.

The salary that he requested was a little too high.

So I'm still thinking about it.

You were just job-hopping but couldn't find a job.

I think you were too loud.

Sure!

Mr. Zhao is so charismatic.

Call me Zhao Lei.

Mr. Zhao.

Why don't you consider hiring An Xin?

An Xin is a brilliant master of webtoons.

A master of webtoons?

No, she's lying.

I'm not a master of webtoons.

I'm just a rookie who likes to draw comics.

What is your screen name?

Xi Bei Wang Chang An.

I'm sorry.

I couldn't help it.

I'll do it myself.

Your lipstick doesn't seem to be waterproof.

Try using Armani lipstick and I'll smear your face.

No, it's okay.

I don't have the intention to step into the beauty products industry.

Xi Bei Wang Chang An.

I've always been a fan of yours.

Is that so? Have you seen my work?

Of course.

Previously, I was binge-reading "Accidentally Picked Up a King".

Not long after, there were no more updates.

I was heartbroken for some time.

Why did you stop?

You can join my studio.

You can use the copyright to buy the shares.

So is it just the two of us in this studio?

Soon, it will grow and become stronger.

How about...

letting my best friend, You You, join us too?

She's great at quick sketching.

Really?

Hey, man.

What do you think?

It's not bad.

It's quite something.

But who is this?

This is Mike.

He's just an idol.

Almost all hand drawings of him are drawn by You You.

I have no idea.

But that's okay.

Well, Ms. You You,

would you like to join our studio?

I'll think about it.

There's no need for that.

You can't get a job anyway.

Let's do it together.

How do you know I can't find a job?

Would anyone who has a job...

be hanging out and chatting in a cafe...

during working days like the two of you?

So?

All right then, I'll join you.

What's the name of our studio?

- Galaxy Cool Man. - Galaxy Cool Man.

- All done. - Nice.

Don't you think it's still slanted to the side?

The logo that I designed is meant to be like that.

- Exactly. Don't doubt me. - It's so nice.

- Let's go in. It's just so nice. - Come on.

Look.

What do you think?

- The renovations cost a lot. - It's not bad.

Nice pictures.

I put in the effort, all right?

By the way, An Xin, that's your desk.

This is for me, the CEO.

- And me? - You You, that's your place.

Why do I have to sit here?

Since you're seated near the door, it's easier for you...

- to receive the delivery. - All right.

Right.

We can put a couch over there and hang a poster over here.

I think this place is too empty.

Isn't it?

Look who's here.

Who's here?

Why are you here?

Boss.

Can you hire me?

Stop blocking me.

You just can't take a hint.

Come and help me out.

Don't get in my way of enjoying the show!

Sure.

Food and accommodation provided, but you don't get paid.

When can I sign the contract?

Come on, let's go and eat.

Why are you holding an umbrella?

It's going to rain today.

Is it going to rain?

How is that possible?

It's so sunny.

Did you not watch the weather forecast?

Weather forecasts are often wrong so I've never watched them.

Let's just assume that today's forecast is accurate.

I'm just saving it for a rainy day.

Is there a reward?

They're watching us.

This is perfect.

Come on.

Let's go.

An Xin.

Someone sent a cozy gift.

Let's see what we have here.

Stop being nosy.

Come and help me with the accounts.

A ball?

It's sunny today.

The average temperature is 22 degrees Celsius.

The temperature at night is 18 degrees Celsius.

Put on thicker clothes to prevent catching a cold.

I didn't know it was a smart ball.

(Gu An Xin)

I'll name it "Xiao Liu".

You're Xiao Ba and it's Xiao Liu.

A perfect match.

You are my CP.

How did you know that term?

Have you been doing some homework behind my back?

I know more than you think.

Save it.

Did you forget that you burned my microwave?

How impractical.

Practical, you said?

Just you wait.

It's noon now.

It's lunchtime.

Eat on time and you'll stay healthy.

Why are you such a nag like Ling Yue?

So what if I don't go to lunch?

- It's not like you can see me. - Failure to eat on time...

might cause stomach ulcers, gastritis, indigestion,

reduce brain function, and affect brain development.

- It might even lower... - That's enough.

- your intelligence quotient. - I'll go. Stop it.

Go and eat.

Is no one going to help me refill the bottle?

Mr. Ling.

It's done.

What is going on?

Did you prepare the documents?

Yes.

Can we get it back?

Exactly.

If this goes on, we might even lose our capital.

There's no future.

- It's going to crash. - That's right.

In that case, it has no potential at all.

All right.

Stop arguing.

Listen to me.

We know...

the entire course of events.

Shareholders, please feel free to voice out your opinion.

Chairman.

We signed an agreement with Mr. Ling Fang...

and it was all written in black and white.

He said that he had that company set up...

for the development of Lingshi Group's logistics business.

Right now,

not only did we not get the return that he promised us,

but we lost our capital too.

We are a family.

We don't want to bring this to court.

Chairman.

Please preside over this for us.

What do you want him to do?

We just want our capital back.

If he has no money,

cash out Fangyu Construction's shares to compensate us.

- That's right. - You just want to crush me.

Shut up!

This is a serious matter.

Are you trying to wash your hands off of it?

Just do as they say.

Everyone.

I have a better idea.

Fangyu Construction has been badly impacted.

Even if the stocks are sold,

it can't make up for everyone's losses.

The best I can offer...

is a little something as consolation.

If you don't mind,

I can dilute five percent of New Way's rights offering...

and give it to you at a lower price...

as a token of apology on behalf of my brother.

As all of you know, New Way will be listed soon.

This five percent of profits may be limitless...

in the future.

That's right.

That's a good idea.

Given the current situation...

Okay.

That's one way.

Yes, at least it can make up for some of our losses.

Look, the return looks good.

Shen, Fangyu Construction is just for show.

Rather than fighting it head-on,

we might as well choose something more promising.

But we still have to pay to buy the shares.

It doesn't seem to be a good deal.

In that case.

you may have my brother's equity shares.

Out of due respect for the chairman,

I don't want to argue about it anymore.

It's decided then.

Well, Chairman, we'll go now.

I won't hold you up any longer.

Thank you for coming.

Ling Fang.

I don't care about the mess you made in the past.

But what you did...

had threatened the interests of the group.

It's fortunate that Ling Yue helped you out.

Otherwise, I can't even help you.

Dad, I'm sorry.

"I'm sorry"?

What did you do wrong?

I shouldn't have been arrogant.

The mistake of switching from real estate to e-commerce...

is not predicting the risks and difficulties...

that exist across industries.

Let me tell you what your mistake was.

Your biggest mistake was making a rash leap forward.

Did you think you failed this time because you lacked experience?

No.

What you lack is vision and a broad mind.

If, one day,

you take over the position of the chairman of this group,

how are you going to convince all employees...

that you can lead the company forward?

Dad.

Have some water.

Calm down.

Ling Fang knows his mistakes now.

You can take a break from work.

Stay away from it for now.

- Dad. - I'm telling you.

This time, you should really thank your little brother.

Not only has he helped you,

but he also prevented our family from suffering huge losses.

Do you know that?

What's the matter?

You can't sit still?

Do you refuse to accept it?

Dad.

I have work to do.

I'll get going now.

Look at how your little brother does things.

You should really learn from him.

And you too.

- Me? - How old are you?

You are now 22.

You're a grown-up.

You keep following the girl around like a lost puppy.

What is it for?

Can't you be better than that?

Hold on.

What's with the extra vigilance?

He just helped me.

What can I do for him?

Tell me.

Why did you help me?

You have clearly won earlier.

Once I go down,

everything in the Ling family will be yours.

Instead, you hit the brakes.

I really don't get it.

Why would you do that?

Winning or losing is not important to me.

I never thought of competing with you.

So did you do all this so that I would thank you?

I don't care what you think.

Ling Fang.

What's done is done.

Let bygones be bygones.

Don't overthink it.

It has lost its meaning.

What do you mean?

Your big brother was just on a roller coaster ride.

It's a good thing.

I feel relieved all of a sudden.

Where are you going, Ling Fang?

Didn't Dad tell me to take a long break?

I'll take his advice.

Go back to the office first.

I'm going out.

Okay.

Xin Er.

Why are you here?

I know you're working around here today.

How about eloping with me?

Are you interested?

Eloping is not something an adult would do.

I was just kidding.

I'm here to ask you on a date that you owe me.

Where do you want to go?

Let's go on a spring excursion.

I know there's a big theme music festival in the suburbs.

I thought you would like it.

But I still have some work to do.

It's okay.

I knew you would probably say no.

Since you're working late, you should eat more...

to recharge your energy.

Take care of yourself.

Thank you.

That's why I prepared myself.

But I really have things to do.

Okay, busy bee.

You should get back to work.

Bye.

Excuse me.

Can I give you this?

Come to think of it,

my work isn't that urgent.

Let's go out and have some fun.

Really?

Let's get in.

What is this?

I don't know.

Can I have a sip?

Here.

What is this? It's so sweet.

It's not good.

Let's go.

Okay.

Gosh!

The number of views for our comics is over 100,000.

Look.

In the comments,

thousands of fans requested new releases.

Let me see.

Don't worry.

I suddenly realized that Xiao Ying actually looks a lot like me.

I drew it after you.

Wouldn't it be wasteful not to put this pretty face...

to good use?

How flattering.

It's the truth.

Come on.

You girls are so ignorant when it comes to flattery.

Look at her big face.

It's nothing like that oval-shaped face.

Hey, Zhao Lei. How does it concern you?

Sometimes, I think you shouldn't even have a mouth at all.

I think it's perfect.

I'll let both of you talk.

I was trying to scare you.

Why were you peeping at me?

Get in.

What's the matter?

It is to celebrate you having over 100,000 views for your comics.

But I still have so much to do.

You've been working nonstop for weeks.

Don't you have the right to give yourself a break?

Usually, other bosses torture their subordinates.

But you squeeze the life out of yourself.

I don't have any subordinates to torture.

Well, I'm the boss,

the employee,

and the cleaning lady.

It's all me.

Who else can I torture besides myself?

Where do you want to take me?

To go camping.

You said I wasn't practical, right?

Camping?

At least you know how to improve yourself.

Well, okay then.

I'll go back and get the drawing board.

My girlfriend is such a workaholic.

How can you miss out on having a super cute girl...

to keep you company on a long journey?

Also, this pretty boy can keep you company too.

We...

No.

An Xin.

We also need a break...

and then prepare to break records and reach millions of views.

That's right.

Consider this a trip to celebrate it.

Come on.

I won't bother you.

Ready!

Tonight, I ran into my crush on the streets

My feet went against me and I followed her home

She said this with her soft eyes

Turn around, you slim and cool silhouette

Do you love me, my romantic lover?

I told you.

Drink two big bottles of water to enhance beauty.

Do I have a choice?

My bladder is going to explode.

By the way, You You,

since we're going camping today,

can we really get to see the view of starry skies?

Yes.

Really?

I've looked it up on the Internet.

It says this is a stargazing spot for many camping enthusiasts.

So we can surely see it.

So we can see it and we won't be disappointed.

Can I have this then?

What would you like to eat or drink?

Are you thirsty?

I want to eat this, but it's fattening.

Do you mean this?

Ling Sheng?

What a coincidence.

Ling Yue?

An Xin is here too.

What a coincidence. Where are you going?

We're going camping, what about you?

We...

We also happened to be looking for a camping site.

Why don't we go together?

An Xin.

What a coincidence, you're here too.

What a coincidence.

That's right.

We were planning to go camping.

It's such a coincidence. Why don't we go together?

Sure.

Let's go together then.

I'm done.

Why?

I'm just so amazing.

My first try at setting up a tent was a real success.

Can you take a photo of me?

Okay.

Go on.

- Okay. - Are you done?

Let me see.

- Is it cute? - Zhao Lei.

I've never seen someone as narcissistic as you.

You get to see it now.

Don't.

- No, it hurts. - Why didn't you take any photos?

How could you? It hurts.

No, knock it off.

Are you upset because I told them to join us?

I just think...

it's more fun to go camping with everyone else...

than a music concert full of strangers.

Is it not because of Ling Yue?

An Xin is here too.

Look.

Everyone is here.

I'm not mad at you.

I just thought I finally had the chance...

to date you and just the two of us.

I didn't expect everyone to be here.

This doesn't count as a date.

Really?

Are you saying there's a next time?

Why are you so cute?

Look.

Your hair is messed up.

What's wrong?

Are you angry?

No.

Is it because Ling Sheng and Xin Er are here?

Is that why you're angry?

Aren't You You and Zhao Lei here too?

Why do you seem upset?

Is it that time of the month?

An Xin.

This nail didn't go in.

You can do it.

Besides, a missing nail won't hurt.

It's so strong.

What's wrong?

If you don't believe me, I'll lie down and show you.

I'm going to sleep.

Try it.

- It's just fine. - Come out.

- It's not stable. - It's so stable.

Come out.

- It's super stable. - Hurry.

Since you want to play so badly,

let's try it out together.

I'm not doing this with you.

I told you.

It's not stable and it's not safe.

It's safer than you.

My goodness.

Ling Yue.

Are you okay?

He's fine.

That's great.

Be careful next time.

He has a big build...

and it's not like he's made of paper.

Of course he's fine.

Right, Ling Yue?

Yes, I'm fine.

He's fine.

Yes, fan over here.

Let the oil drip.

It smells good.

Hey, he just took it like that.

Xin Er.

I just grilled it. Give it a try.

Ling Sheng.

Let's go for a walk.

You want to go find Ling Yue, right?

So can I say no?

It's quite tender.

It smells good.

Where are An Xin and Mr. Ling Yue?

Of course they're spending time alone.

Try it.

I grilled them myself.

Are you home, An Xin?

I'll come over to your place.

An Sheng, don't worry.

I'm hanging out with my friends.

Don't stay out too late.

Be safe.

- Are we going down? - Yes.

Be careful.

Slowly.

Why is there a tent here?

You said you wanted to see the stars, right?

So I had the tent set up here.

Then we can see the stars together.

Do you remember that?

How thoughtful of you.

I don't think...

we can see the stars today.

But it took me so long to find this spot.

We can see it next time.

All right?

I'm sorry.

You can't see the stars today.

There is nothing to be sorry about, silly.

There are a lot of them.

Do you like it?