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=Stray Birds=

=Episode 25=

Starting from today,

I will have a new personal assistant,

Ning Da Qi.

If any of you need anything,

please contact him directly.

I have a secret to tell you.

I think it's better for you to tell Lin Shao instead.

It would be useless to tell

Lin Shao

a problem involved the industry.

Go ahead then.

Do you know

Mr. Wang and Mr. Kang?

We've always been working with them

on our hardware products.

But in fact, their company's qualifications

aren't up to par.

Boss Ren is the one

who has been helping them

to cover things up.

He probably

How did you know that?

I heard it from Judy.

She told you that?

No.

I accidentally

overheard it

when she was talking on the phone.

She seems

to have let her guard down around you.

After she scolded Xia Fei

in the meeting last time,

her attitude toward me changed.

She began to treat me nicely.

She would often ask how I was doing as well.

I get goosebumps

when I think about that now.

Maybe...

She wanted you to hear it on purpose.

Maybe she wanted you to spread the news.

But why?

To sway the morale?

It's hard to say right now.

Did you tell

anyone else about this?

In your opinion...

What exactly does Boss Ren want to do?

I don't know.

But if everyone finds out

about this,

then Mr. Ren

will be in an even more precarious position.

The tender will be affected as well.

Here.

Don't tell anyone else

about this matter.

Especially Lin Shao Ting.

If Qian Da finds out about this,

it might affect their confidence

in our cooperation.

As for Mr. Ren...

I'll try to convince him

to find other partners instead.

But...

Let's go.

Okay. All right.

We'll talk later.

Why did you come back?

Let's eat.

Did you prepare all of this?

It's your birthday today, isn't it?

I practically

have one foot in the grave already.

Why would I still need to celebrate my birthday?

You're still healthy.

Don't say such unlucky words.

All right.

Qian Da and Brain Data

have worked together for so many years.

Don't you want to change things up a bit?

You brat.

You're trying to get information out of me again.

No.

I...

I wouldn't bother to get involved.

I'm just curious.

There are so many other companies in the country.

Why do you have to stick with Brain Data?

Boss Ren lives on his nerves.

And you have to calculate

every step you take as well.

Our city...

is neither big

nor small.

We're not exactly a giant

in this industry either.

We still need to close an eye on things...

when we should.

What's the matter?

Nothing.

I just think...

This is a massive project with a lot of factors involved.

We should still be more cautious.

It's rare to see you so invested in such matters.

Not bad.

Happy Birthday.

(QIAN DA GROUP)

We don't have to go easy

on Ren Qian Qiu this time.

Mr. Liang, do you mean

that we will not be able to guarantee

that we'll give him either one

of the software or hardware projects?

When have I ever

made such a promise?

All right, everyone.

Please be quiet.

Please check your inbox.

I've sent an email just now.

There is an excel sheet attached.

Please record what you did every hour in the excel sheet

and send it to me

before the end

every day.

I will collect them and report them to Ms. Zhu.

Your tone of voice

never sounded like this before.

Sorry.

Work is work.

Do you have any common sense?

Is that how you calculate one's workload?

Do you think you're defeating monsters and trying to level up in games?

I knew

you would protest this.

It also shows that you feel guilty.

I mean, without mentioning any of the others,

you are

the most lackadaisical one

in the team, aren't you?

You can blabber all you want.

I just don't feel the pressure.

What about you, Class Rep?

Your work is top-notch, right?

You're the most suitable person to do the reporting.

Okay.

I'll send in my "homework".

But

don't try to come up with anything else.

Happy now?

Let's end the meeting here.

Wu Yue.

No way, right?

Are you caving in that easily?

That isn't your style.

There's no need to waste your time

arguing with someone like this.

He wants power.

Just let him have it.

It's not real power or authority anyway.

I'll head off first, then.

Okay.

I'll let Xiao Man and the others know.

Mr. Ren.

Da Qi.

I heard you went

to collect "homework" earlier.

Oh, don't make fun of me.

I just...

I think it's a great idea!

I think everyone

in the project team should have a goal

and a plan.

Your suggestion is very constructive.

You have my full support.

Thank you...

And!

I will have everyone here

support you as well.

Really?

Of course.

You aren't helping Judy to collect those reports

just to complete your task,

right?

Of course not.

That's why I'd like you

to go through their reports.

To understand, comprehend,

and implement them.

A leader

doesn't just lead.

They need to provide guidance as well.

Right?

I've decided.

I'll give you three minutes

during our daily meeting.

Make a detailed report of your new assignment every day

and present them to me.

Summarize their work as well.

It's decided then.

Um...

Mr. Ren.

Do you need more than three minutes?

Boss!

You guys are here.

I'm so nervous.

I don't know what to do.

What do you have to be nervous about?

You'll be going back to your country and inheriting a large sum of money

and become the owner of a castle.

If you need help spending your money,

feel free to contact us at any time!

No.

The problem is

I still don't know how to tell

Mai Qi about this.

Just marry her!

I think Sister Mai Qi

hasn't been keen on working recently either.

What's going on?

Mai Qi.

Um, well...

(Absolutely no dine-and-dash today)

You guys have a seat first.

I'll go...

I'll make some desserts.

Leave your fingerprint here.

What is this?

A secret.

Here.

Enjoy.

Mai Qi.

I have something to tell you.

Come over here.

Mai Qi.

Actually,

I...

Actually, I...

What's the matter?

Why are you crying?

Actually...

I know all about it.

I know you're going back

to inherit what your family left you.

I know...

that you're going to close down

this cafe

that holds many precious memories for both of us.

I'm sorry.

Should we go

and liven the mood?

It was supposed to be a farewell party...

But...

The four of us

feel so extra right now.

I have an idea.

What are these?

That's a blue-and-white porcelain vase, right?

You can't touch that!

You can't afford to pay for the damages if you break this!

This thing is so old and broken.

It has to be thousands of years old at least.

My goodness.

Boss,

are you going to be able to bring these back with you?

These look expensive. Are they authentic?

They're fake.

I got these souvenirs

for less than a hundred yuan online.

Let me see.

What is all this crap?

They're all fake.

They're worth nothing!

Here's what's valuable!

At the wedding ceremonies

in my hometown,

guests would

leave their fingerprints

on a hand-painted tree

like this.

Look, Mai Qi.

This tree belongs to both of us.

Mai Qi,

will you still wait for me?

I've been waiting for your software's

algorithm and offer.

The algorithm and offer

are in Xia Fei's computer.

I'm still looking for an opportunity.

All right.

You better hurry up then.

Brain Data Corporation...

Software System RFP?

I thought I heard

the sound of the door opening.

What are you doing here?

Surfing online instead of making dinner.

I have two stocks

listed on a bank account.

I have to check it every day.

Well, isn't that a lot of trouble?

Are you complaining about earning money?

As we agreed before,

(File) three months is up.

Congratulations.

From today onward,

you are an official employee of Brain Data.

You are indeed visionary, Mr. Ren.

You headhunted me three months ago and

had me work in a little company,

getting rid of my identity...

It also helped to circumvent legal issues.

I can tell that your boss

is not one to be taken lightly of.

I had to plan ahead.

I had originally intended

to let you appear

after the bidding.

Well, it was all

to add to your bargain chips.

One word from me...

And even Qian Da

will have to show me some face.

That's true.

Well, if it isn't

the legendary expert in the automotive industry,

Mr. Jin?

What brings you here today?

You are too kind, Ms. Zhu.

Mr. Jin has the well-established reputation

in the industry.

If he says something is good,

there is no one that would dare object

in the industry.

I have an announcement.

From today onward,

Mr. Jin

will officially be joining

Brain Data's

tender team.

Hello, everyone.

I'm Jin De Sheng.

Please look after me in the team

from now on.

How could you just headhunt

someone?

Especially someone from Saidi.

Don't worry.

He got out three months ago.

He's clean.

Come on.

Let us continue from what we discussed yesterday.

Please take out the agreement.

Ren Qian Qiu headhunted

an industry expert from Saidi Group

three months ago.

He officially joined the team today.

But don't worry.

His presence

is just to assist the team in going up against

our hardware competitor,

Saidi.

It's no wonder Ren Qian Qiu

was so confident

in acquiring the hardware bid.

He figured out his opponent's leverage

a long time ago.

That's good as well.

It's a good opportunity

to let these two major IT tech companies

go to war against each other.

It'll buy us some time as well.

And they'll overlook our existence.

But we mustn't let our guard down either.

We must wait and observe carefully.

Xiao Man knows this place?

Yes, she does.

Then why did you arrange for us

to meet here?

What do we do now?

What else can we do?

Are you going to run, or should I?

I think it's more practical for us to come up with a lie.

I have an idea.

No, I mean...

Little Su.

Why are you here?

Didn't you see me?

Can't you tell what I'm doing?

I'm doing a foot massage.

Foot massage?

Wouldn't it hurt to step on the rocks?

Yes, it would.

I'm doing this to pres the rocks into my soles.

Look at these rocks.

They're uneven, aren't they?

When you step on them...

It's great for your body.

A lot of old people massage their feet here.

Is that how you trick the elderly?

How could you call Mr. Su an elderly man?

That's right. How could you?

Right...

Little Su, you've come to the wrong place.

You should go jogging with me.

You have to do

at least 30 or so sit-ups as well.

Or we won't go home.

Well...

That'll depend on how many Wu Yue does.

No matter how many Wu Yue does,

I won't lose to him for sure!

Wu Yue, go on.

Don't let me down.

Well, I have nothing against Mr. Su.

Oh, it's odd for both of you to come back together.

I thought it was strange too.

I went to look for Wu Yue

at the urban green space where he goes running often.

And I ran into him there.

But...

Little Su was stepping on the rocks

at the side, saying he was massaging his feet.

That was very odd.

There are way more stranger things than that.

I can't pretend anymore!

Just think of it as you're doing it for Xiao Man, would you?

I think you're just doing it for yourself.

How could you say that?

How many times have I told you this?

I'm helping others out of the good of my heart.

Is that wrong?

Helping others out of the good of your heart

means not asking for anything in return.

Look at how hard you made things

for that poor boy!

Ms. Tan,

this society is fair.

You have to pay the price

for everything you get.

Everyone goes

through this.

Su Feng.

He is not just "everyone"!

When did you get here, Xiao Man?

What did you hear?

Something about "price"...

It's your mother.

One of your mother's friend's kids

is looking

for a research supervisor.

But the student still couldn't

get the grades up.

That means you want my help to find someone, isn't it?

It's a troublesome matter.

But don't worry.

I'll think of something.

Speak if you have something to say.

Don't hold it in.

It's nothing.

It's just...

Only a few months have passed...

And it feels like everyone and everything is different.

A few months' time is enough

to show the gap and difference

between people.

When people get pushed into a desperate situation,

they will often give everything they have

to try and survive.

Then...

Have you reached that state of desperation?

You've been rather close with Xia Fei lately.

All for the sake of work.

The tender is right around the corner.

Work hard.

Also,

after Sun Qi left,

the position of the supervisor for the IT department

has been empty since.

Who do you think is behind

the muckrake account?

How did the contents of the meeting

get leaked out right after the meeting ended?

What contents?

About Lao Jin!

It revealed the information

in detail

about our company

and the matter with Saidi and mocked us.

Could Lao Jin

still be serving his former company?

No, it couldn't be.

How would the information have leaked out

before he came to our company then?

Do you think...

it could be Su Xiao Man?

No way.

How could it be her?

You have a creative imagination, Ms. Xia.

Why wouldn't it be her?

She was recruited

here just to run errands.

And now that she has seen us so close together,

wouldn't it be possible for her to get some bad ideas?

You think too highly of her.

I don't think

she is smart enough to be capable of doing that.

You mustn't side with her.

If I find out that she's the one behind all of this,

I'll make sure to give her a piece of my mind.

Women are scary.

Jealous women are scary.

And I'm talking about her.

Su Xiao Man and I

are just colleagues.

What is there for you to be jealous of?

Hello, Mister, Miss.

This is our

(Cashback Card. VIP CLUB CARD) latest smart card.

Oh, the ultimate smart card?

What is it for?

It's a smart card developed

by Brain Data.

You can get cash backs

on your purchases

and

discounts at selected stores if you use it.

Do you know who you are talking to right now?

Ms. Xia.

I've never heard

about such a product

in our company. Have you?

Ms. Xia?

I don't feel so well.

I'd like to go back first.

Ms. Xia!

Are you one of the higher management at Brain Data?

Ms. Xia,

we don't want this card anymore.

Could you please take it all back?

My parents wouldn't listen to me

and borrowed money from loan sharks

to become a reseller for this smart card.

But no one would buy the card!

It ruined our family.

And we're being hunted by loan sharks.

We don't know what else to do now!

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

You got the wrong person.

Ms. Xia!

My parents...

My parents couldn't deal with the pressure...

And both of them committed suicide!

Ms. Xia,

I beg of you!

Please, Ms. Xia!

Please take all the cards back!

Speak properly.

Brain Data

is a reputable and responsible company.

We would never do something like this!

Mister,

you have to help me get justice!

Ms. Xia!

Please!

Ms. Xia...

I'm sorry, I have to go!

Ms. Xia!

Ms. Xia.

Take a seat first.

I'll get you a glass of water.

(Ren Qian Qiu)

Ms. Xia,

I think that kid

is just a liar.

I didn't expect

that he would try to scam us, workers of the company itself.

What a joker.

I'll find the kid

and talk to him.

Don't!

This has nothing to do with you.

Don't get involved.

Do you mean...

what he said was true?

Xiao Man,

why have you been coming home so often recently?

Did you get into a fight with Chai Qing?

No.

I just feel awkward.

Ever since she joined Brain Data,

it's as if she became a different person entirely.

It just feels like...

We drifted apart.

Well,

both of you bicker

all the time.

You're right.

To both of us,

there's nothing that can't be solved

with some ice cream.

But

we won't even bring up

ice cream anymore.

It's as if...

We don't care anymore all of a sudden.

This lack of care

hurts the most.

What about Wu Yue?

Are you guys no longer

part-timing together at the cafe?

The cafe

shut down for good.

Xiao Man.

There's something

I have to tell you.

If you really like Wu Yue...

You have my blessing.

Why did you bring this up all of a sudden?

Because I think

that boy has is hard too.

So you found out about everything?

Be a little easy on him.

I've wired you the money.

Make sure you check your account.

(Xia Fei)

(QIAN DA GROUP)

I heard Brain Data...

is certain to win the bid

this time.

You guys are a tough match for Saidi.

You got that right.

A few of my former colleagues

are involved in the project too.

Is that so?

What's going on?

What's happening?

It's nothing!

They tripped over the cable and the plug came off.

This is bad!

The new upgrades haven't been installed yet,

and the old system crashed.

I said...

The worst thing you could do

is to interrupt the system

when it's being upgraded!

All you guys had to do was standing by the side!

Why did you have to run around?

Look what you did now!

You cut off the electricity!

Why would you say

that it was me?

It was him, okay?

He...

He was just walking fine.

But you almost fell over, didn't you?

So what was wrong with you?

Don't let this troublemaker

be here anymore.

I'm already tired of seeing his moody face every time I come here!

And now,

he even caused this mess!

Please calm down.

Out of my way!

Where are you going?

Look at him!

Look at this guy!

We've already sold the maintenance department.

Do not look for us on this matter anymore.

What's the matter?

The newbie at the maintenance department

caused trouble again.

The newbie?

What happened?

They were upgrading Qian Da's old system.

Wu Zhi Xiong

accidentally tripped over the wire and pulled the plug out,

causing the system to crash.

And now,

they weren't able to upgrade the system.

And the old data was wiped out during the crash.

Never mind about him.

We're no longer

responsible for that matter.

Ms. Zhu.

Why don't we end the meeting

for the morning session here?

Okay.

Meeting adjourned.

Come on. Let's have lunch together.

Mr. Ren.

I have a few things to discuss with you

about the project.

What's the hurry?

Let's discuss it after lunch.

Okay.

Come back soon.

Let's go.

(Bidding document of core data system of Brain Data to Qian Da)

I suspect...

There's a mole among us.

A mole?

You mean...

The muckrake account?

Those are all peanuts.

Did you hear what I said

during the meeting today?

What?

I said...

Someone has been investigating

our past successful reference cases.

One of my old clients

gave me a call and said,

"We haven't even begun the bidding yet."

"Why has the investigation already begun?"

Right.

Who could it be?

Qian Da?

Saidi?

Or someone else?

♪I can't bear to see you look back♪

♪You have to learn to move forward♪

♪Suddenly understood that love isn't about possession♪

♪Thinking about your gentleness, hoping I could rewind time♪

♪If we were to start again, I'd still be willing to sacrifice everything I have♪

♪Maybe I was immature that you didn't feel secure♪

♪Setting you free is my last promise to you♪

♪I want to stay with you till the end♪

♪I don't want to let go of your hands♪

♪Don't lose our love to time♪

♪I hope yesterday would stop for me♪

♪I want to stay with you till the end♪

♪This is my most beautiful protection♪

♪I never thought two people in love♪

♪Would end up as ordinary friends♪

♪I want to stay with you till the end♪

♪I don't want to let go of your hands♪

♪Don't lose our love to time♪

♪I hope yesterday could last forever♪

♪I want to stay with you till the end♪

♪This is my most beautiful protection♪

♪I never thought two people in love♪

♪Would end up as ordinary friends♪

♪I never thought two people in love♪

♪Would end up as ordinary friends♪