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[Episode 1]

Mr. Gu.

Mr. Gu.

[Year 2017]

Mr. Gu, it's time.

Time to go.

Mr. Zhao has arrived.

Did Jiahe's people

get wind of tonight's meeting?

This is a secret schedule.

No one knows about this.

Mr. Zhao.

Mr. Gu, long time no see.

This is my secretary, Qiao Jing.

I've long heard that you have a secretary

who's smart and capable.

Upon meeting you now, you sure deserve the reputation.

Mr. Zhao, you flatter me.

Let's sit down and talk.

Sorry to have kept you waiting.

It's okay.

Someone from Jiahe is here.

Hold him off. I need ten minutes.

Mr. Zhao, I need to use the restroom.

This way!

We're here.

Sorry for being late.

What took you so long?

I'm sorry.

Let me clean it up for you.

Anxia is the leading enterprise of the industry.

I'm looking forward to working with you.

But this time,

Jiahe's plan is more in line with my requests.

As long as there is a better plan,

all requests can be changed.

My ancient mansion was passed down from my ancestors.

The whole structure is made of wood.

It has been through a hundred years of wear and tear.

So I've to spend a fortune on maintenance fees every year.

Jiahe suggested that I remodel it

into a hotel.

I can also rely on the surrounding attractions to drive consumption.

A hotel will only bring temporary profit.

Ten or twenty years later,

it would inevitably become obsolete.

By then,

do you want to repeat everything with another remodeling?

History will never become obsolete.

The ancient mansion has important historical value

and traditional heritage.

The mansion itself can be turned into an attraction.

Most of the old mansion has collapsed,

and it's not big.

Even if we remodel it into an attraction,

no one would visit.

It's indeed not enough on its own.

But we can create a unique ancient-style town

with it at the center.

Mr. Chen.

Ms. Qiao.

What a coincidence.

You're here too?

Then I guess Mr. Gu is here too?

No, he's not here.

I came out alone to have fun.

Would you do me the honor of having a drink with me?

I have something to do. Let's do that next time.

Mr. Chen.

I said next time.

Mr. Gu, your plan is very good indeed.

But the scale is too huge.

It will definitely exceed my budget.

Let's work together next time instead.

I have something to do. I'll get going.

Have it cleaned and send it to the T1 private room.

Okay.

And wait for me at the door.

Okay.

Miss, your clothes.

Mr. Chen, you're heading in the wrong direction.

The lobby is over there.

I did not.

Mr. Chen, there's nothing there.

Where are the guests of this private room?

This room hasn't been reserved yet.

Mr. Chen, I told you.

You were heading in the wrong direction.

Mr. Chen, thanks for letting me win.

[Anxia Group]

I just confirmed the schedule with Mr. Zhao.

He's coming to the company to discuss the contract this afternoon.

Mr. Zhao was originally leaning towards Jiahe.

How did you convince him to work with us instead?

He was satisfied with Jiahe.

But in the end, I promised that

as long as he works with us,

we would pay for the maintenance fees of the ancient-style town.

We can provide

the best design

and the best cost performance.

It was clear what choice he should make.

It went well, but there were still some interruptions.

Now...

[Anxia Group]

This project

is the key project of this year.

Let's brainstorm and work together

to get great results.

-Okay. -Okay.

Mr. Gu. Ms. Qiao.

Let's begin the meeting.

We've won the project of Zhao's old mansion.

Not only can it promote traditional culture,

but it can also become

Anxia's first ancient-style town in the local tourism market.

Our client was originally leaning towards Jiahe.

To win this project,

we arranged for a secret meeting.

Few people knew about this schedule.

But in the end,

Jiahe's people still got wind of the news.

How could this have happened?

Mr. Zhang, who do you think leaked the news?

Who? Who was so bold?

How dare he betray us?

"Nan-A02262"

is your license plate number, right?

Mr. Gu.

Mr. Zhao said he'll arrive at T61 in an hour.

At that time, I was at the underground parking lot.

But I'm not in touch with

any of Jiahe's people.

During the period of the meetings with the client,

just in case,

our people had been keeping an eye on Chen Jia.

This is the photo they took.

Yes, I did meet up with Chen Jia last night.

But it was just an ordinary gathering for drinks.

There were others there too.

Yi, we're family.

How could your uncle leak the company's secret

to outsiders, right?

Mr. Zhang loves to be honest after getting drunk.

I'm afraid you did the same thing again this time.

Ms. Qiao, don't slander me.

Where did you hear that from?

There were other business partners

at last night's gathering.

Someone would have eventually heard about it.

How about this?

I'll call Mr. Chen directly

and see if you'll still keep your dignity.

Yi, I did drink too much yesterday

and revealed just a little bit of the secret.

But I didn't mean it.

Yi.

I will kick this bad habit.

I promise!

This is not the first time.

The last New District project

was also ruined because you weren't careful with your words.

I didn't hold you accountable then.

But this time,

I won't just let you off.

From now on,

don't show up at Anxia.

Don't you like drinking?

You can go drinking at ease in the future.

Are you firing me?

What right do you have to do so?

Everyone makes mistakes.

That's not a mistake, but stupidity.

Yi. Yi!

Ms. Qiao, I was just momentarily confused.

Mr. Gu listens to you the most.

Please plead for mercy on my behalf.

Mr. Zhang.

Don't forget to go to the 8th floor to handle your resignation procedures.

Thanks.

Thank you.

Mr. Gu finally fired Mr. Zhang.

Finally, no one will hold us back.

We can finally relax.

We spent so much effort on this project.

But he sold us out just after having some drinks.

If it weren't for Mr. Gu and Ms. Qiao's great coordination,

our project would have been ruined again

and our efforts would have been in vain.

If it weren't for Mr. Gu's quick wits

and perceptiveness,

we'd have been screwed by Mr. Zhang's folly.

This time, Mr. Gu turned the tide again

and even killed off his family member

by finally firing Mr. Zhang.

This time,

Ms. Qiao and Mr. Gu's coordination

was really brilliant.

The kind of tacit understanding required

to be this well-coordinated is definitely not that of

a regular boss and secretary's relationship.

There must be something between them.

I heard that Mr. Gu and Ms. Qiao

have been together for a long time.

It's just that they haven't made it public.

Really?

Yes.

Are you done with your work?

Ms. Qiao.

You're really something.

Right now, all the financial sections in the news of Nancheng

[Financial Century]

are about you.

In just three years,

you've more than doubled the market value of Anxia.

I believe our cooperation this time

will be smooth-sailing.

I'm just an employee of Anxia.

Mr. Gu is the one in charge.

I'll show everyone

how Anxia

never lets anyone down.

Come in.

Mr. Gu. Mr. Zhou. Mr. Zhao.

Here's your coffee.

Thank you.

Mr. Gu, I really envy you

for having such a beautiful and sweet secretary.

Office lover.

Such a rigid woman

is only useful at work.

Mr. Gu, you're drunk.

Cut the crap.

Time to take your medicine.

Boring.

Since four years ago,

after you had that car accident,

not only did you lose some of your memory,

but you also got that...

bipolar disorder.

You're manic for a moment, and depressed for another.

You can't control your emotions at all.

A machine that has lost all control.

How is it now?

Are you still taking your medicine?

Yes.

But the doctor said I'm much better.

Yesterday, you said Ms. Qiao is useless.

I think she's actually taking great care of you.

Zhou Rui.

You’ve been dating for about three years.

Are you going to keep hiding your relationship

and not make it public?

Dating is between two people.

Why should we make it public?

Don't blame me for not reminding you.

If you keep hiding it,

Qiao Jing is going to

leave you for someone else sooner or later.

Don't worry. She won't leave me.

[Mr. Chen]

Hello, Mr. Chen.

Isn't that Ms. Qiao?

Where are you?

Ms. Qiao really is Mr. Gu's right-hand man.

I was running around and working so hard

that I was about to break my legs.

But I still lost to Anxia.

Anxia is not as experienced as Jiahe,

so we naturally have to work harder

to get a piece of the pie behind Jiahe.

You're too modest.

Jiahe's the one

that has to get a slice of the cake after Anxia.

Anxia still needs Jiahe's help in the future.

It'd be good for us to cooperate more.

Mr. Gu.

I'm outside.

Where, exactly?

Mr. Gu's so handsome.

This is my first time seeing him up-close.

Let's have a drink.

Something's up with your Ms. Qiao.

Ms. Qiao.

You're pretty and capable.

Haven't you considered taking your talents somewhere else?

Mr. Chen—

As long as you're the one asking,

I'll agree to all of your conditions.

Mr. Chen.

You sure are generous.

Mr. Gu.

Why didn't you tell me you were coming?

I haven't had the time to thank you for the project

that Jiahe let Anxia win the last time.

Anxia won with its capabilities.

You don't have to thank me.

You're too kind, Mr. Chen.

Let's get drunk tonight.

Waiter, serve us the drinks!

Mr. Gu, I have something to do later.

Enjoy your drinks. I'm leaving.

Mr. Chen, this is just a token of appreciation from Mr. Gu.

Come on.

Let's get drunk today.

You misunderstood.

There's nothing between me and Mr. Chen.

Nothing?

Then why did you drink with him?

That's because of the project—

Enough!

Qiao Jing.

Qiao Jing!

Change your clothes and go somewhere with me.

Okay.

I used to go hiking with your dad.

He's currently in poor health,

so he asked me to accompany you.

Your dad is indeed in poor health.

Anxia will have to depend on you from now on.

I'm inexperienced,

so I still have to rely on older seniors like you.

You're currently developing a tourism zone. I hope...

About this matter,

things have not even begun to take shape yet.

Let's go further up.

Ms. Qiao, what's wrong?

Are you not feeling well?

What's wrong? Are you sick?

I'm fine.

Let's head down the mountain then.

Uncle Yang—

Let's talk again next time.

Let's go.

Okay.

Uncle Yang.

Uncle Yang, slow down.

As long as it's still here,

then nothing else matters.

The famous and beautiful pianist, Bai Yun, has returned to China in glory.

She looks quite good in this photo.

She's young,

beautiful and capable.

She's really a winner in life.

We have to work overtime this Saturday.

Here, eat something.

Thank you, Ms. Qiao.

Thank you.

Ms. Qiao, you don't look well.

Are you sick?

Why don't you go back and rest first?

We can do the rest of the work.

I'll do them with you,

so we can all go home early.

Here.

Yi.

Did I keep you waiting?

For you, it's worth it no matter how long I have to wait.

Here.

Have a seat.

You've been abroad and haven't been home for two years.

It seems like you don’t miss home at all.

Don't you even miss me and Zhou Rui?

I do.

Especially you.

I'm not leaving this time.

You're not?

What about your pianist dream?

My pianist dream has already come true.

Now, it's time for me

to start the next phase of my life.

Who are you going to start it with?

For the past few years that you've been abroad,

you must have had a lot of suitors.

They are not as good as you.

Welcome home.

[Gu Yi]

Hello?

Send me some hangover medicine.

I've texted you the address.

What's wrong? Are you sick?

[Mr. Gu's Work Schedule]

Ms. Qiao, what's wrong?

Something urgent came up.

Continue with the remaining work.

I'll treat you to dinner when I return later.

Hang in there.

The medicine will be here soon.

Mr. Gu, you drank too much.

What took you so long? Hand me the medicine.

Yi, who is she?

My secretary.

Since you've delivered the medicine, you can go back.

Why are you drinking again at this hour?

Let me take you home.

None of your business.

Yun, let me send you home.

Come on.

Ms. Qiao.

This suit

is tailor-made for Mr. Gu.

It's good, but I think there's still something missing.

Sir, I eyed this first.

Excuse me, do you still have stock for this brooch?

This is the last one in our store.

This brooch

is the work of one of my favorite designers.

I came here specially for it.

Miss, do you think you can let me have it?

Of course, as compensation,

you can buy another brooch

and I'll pay for it.

You're too kind, sir.

But I only like this one.

The design of this brooch is too flashy,

and it doesn't suit your aura.

Let me recommend you a more suitable one.

What occasion do you want to use it in?

A... business banquet.

Try these on.

Okay.

This brooch suits you very well indeed.

You have good taste.

Are you a designer or a buyer?

Neither.

It's because you have a refined aura, so you can pull off the look.

You helped me with my outfit.

How should I thank you?

Haven't you already thanked me?

Thank you for giving up the brooch to me.

I heard that

Chen Jia was carried home that night.

Those carts of alcohol scared him to death.

If you dare to touch my woman,

then you should pay the price.

But we really misunderstood Ms. Qiao.

It's true that Chen Jia likes Ms. Qiao,

but he was trying to poach your talent

and not to steal your woman.

You didn't give her a hard time when you went back, did you?

Give her a hard time?

It's been like this for years.

She's your girlfriend after all.

Why are you so cruel to her?

You call this cruel?

Then what's the right way to do things?

It's not your fault.

You're ill.

But I've never seen you depressed.

Why do you only have manic episodes?

It's hard for you to even date now.

Shut up if you don't know how to speak properly.

I know how to date.

You're used to treating her like this.

Let me tell you.

Don't blame me for not reminding you.

Even the nicest people have their limits.

If you continue treating her like this,

she will leave you.

Don't regret it then.

If she can't stand it,

she can ask me for a breakup.

You sure are stubborn. Good for you.

Come on, lift your cue stick.

Ms. Qiao, what a coincidence.

Ms. Bai.

You're so sweet.

You even personally bought clothes for Yi.

This is my job.

Is that part of a secretary's job?

Am I ignorant?

Or... did you cross the line?

Thank you for your hard work. You can leave the clothes with me.

Mr. Gu's stuff can't be handed to outsiders.

Sorry about that, Ms. Bai.

I’m Mr. Gu’s fiancée.

Don't you know?

Then, do you know that

I'm not only his secretary,

but also his girlfriend?

There are many

who like and pursue Gu Yi.

I didn't expect Ms. Bai

to be one of them.

Who do you think you are?

Let go of me!

Ms. Bai.

My tolerance only applies to Gu Yi.

Towards others,

I don't have such a good temper.

Ms. Bai, remember that.

Qiao Jing.