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[The Outsider]

[Episode 14]

These flowers are for you.

What are you doing?

Giving you flowers.

This is too much.

This is the first time you agreed to go on a date with me.

Hold it.

I'm not here on a date with you.

I came to see you to talk about something.

What is it?

What's wrong?

Why don't you put these flowers aside first?

Don't you like it?

Wait.

I do like them.

These flowers are for you.

I wish you happiness every day.

-Thank you. -Thank you so much.

Okay.

What a waste.

How is it a waste?

Look

how happy they are.

When we're together,

I'll give you a bouquet every day.

I never said I wanted to be with you.

Let's put this aside first.

You said you have something to tell me.

My sister has quit Jiake.

Quit?

Why?

They were too much.

They made my sister distribute fliers.

Of course she quit.

That's great.

I don't mean

they did well in picking on her.

I mean...

You know...

Enough, you don't have to explain.

Do you know what you should do now?

It doesn't matter if I know.

But I must tell Wang about this.

Wait here.

(Wang, Su Mo has quit Jiake.)

Okay, everything is fine now.

I'm leaving now.

Don't go yet.

I prepared a lot of plans for you.

I'm busy working on my thesis.

There's something you'll definitely be interested in.

I'm not interested.

A large new bookstore opened nearby.

Aren't you interested?

Do you really want

all these books?

Okay.

I didn't expect there to be so many good books here.

That's for sure.

I did my research

before choosing the dating location.

This bookstore

is currently the best one nearby.

I thought the plans you prepared

would either be watching movies or playing games.

Am I really that shallow to you?

Of course, I'll consider what you like.

Your happiness

is the purpose of our date, right?

Let me say it again.

I'm not on a date with you.

I know, I know.

But I am having fun today.

How about I treat you to a meal?

No.

I can't let you treat me.

I've already picked a restaurant.

I'll treat you.

Forget it, then. I'll go back to campus.

Wait.

Fine, your treat.

Okay, I'll make one thing clear.

I can't afford to treat you to a fancy meal.

It's fine.

As long as I'm with you,

even eating sand makes me happy.

Then go ahead and eat sand.

Okay.

Go and pay.

Okay.

I didn't expect Shang Chun would let you go so quickly.

He never meant to have me work in the Marketing Department.

What do you mean?

He wanted

the core data of the brands in Ansheng's Phase Two.

You didn't give it to him?

If I did, would I still dare be standing here?

I also have professional ethics.

So are you clear now?

People with good judgment make wise choices.

Yet you picked a wolf's den.

Do you have to speak so harshly?

When I came to see you that day,

why didn't you just say it?

I was afraid you'd call me stupid.

What are your plans upon your return here?

Considering your excellent performance

and professional ethics,

I'll give you two options.

One, stay in the Marketing Department

and get promoted to team leader.

What about the second one?

Come to the CEO's Office,

at the same level as Tianyu.

I know.

In terms of salary,

these two positions make more or less the same.

But in the long run,

the CEO's Office deals with more aspects

of mall operations and management,

which would help you lay a better foundation for the future.

If you seek stability, you can stay in the Marketing Department,

work hard for a few years,

steadily climb the ladder,

and aim to be promoted to supervisor. It wouldn't be so bad either.

However...

The decision is yours.

Do what you see fit.

(I shouldn't only consider immediate gains and losses.)

(In the CEO's Office, I'll see things from different perspectives.)

(Is she hesitating about working for me?)

(Is it that hard to choose?)

(Why should I give her the opportunity to choose?)

(I can just directly appoint her.)

(If she chooses the Marketing Department,)

(wouldn't it be a humiliation for me?)

Don't say I didn't remind you.

One should have a broader...

Mr. Wang,

I hope to be part of the CEO's Office,

like Tianyu.

I'll work hard.

Really?

Keep up the good work.

Thank you, Mr. Wang.

(From being a chess piece in the world of power and wealth)

(to returning as a simple and down-to-earth professional,)

(going back to a former workplace)

(isn't a big deal.)

(Because)

(I've upheld the bottom line)

(that allows me to eat and sleep peacefully,)

(and I've found a balance)

(between stubbornness and compromise.)

Su Mo, this is your desk.

From now on, we're comrades in the same trench.

We'll be fighting side by side.

Fighting side by side is an overstatement.

You've worked with Mr. Wang for a long time.

I still have a lot to learn from you.

You're too kind.

We've recently hired

these two interns this year.

If you have

any printing or copying tasks,

you can ask them for help.

But for Mr. Wang's minutes of meetings,

itinerary confirmations,

and documents submitted by various managers

that require signatures,

you must personally verify them.

Okay, I'll double-check them.

Good morning, Mr. Wang.

Good morning.

Mr. Wang.

Mr. Wang, I'm here to report for duty.

Everything is prepared.

Do well.

I'll guide her.

If you have any issues at the office, just come to me.

I'll lend a hand at any time.

Also,

Mr. Wang is actually very easy to get along with.

It's okay. Just answer it.

Hello, this is the CEO's Office.

Tell Tianyu to come in.

Okay.

Mr. Wang wants to see you.

Mr. Wang, you asked for me?

Tianyu,

you've been with me for many years.

Does it give you a lot of pressure when you sit in that seat

with me constantly watching you all the time?

No, not at all.

Are you sure?

Absolutely not.

I can handle pressure well.

Now, you are the CEO...

The executive assistant.

You have so many assistants to manage.

Don't you need a seat

where you can see the whole office to have an overall view

when you lift your head?

It's unnecessary.

I can see everything when I turn around.

It doesn't make much difference.

Don't you want to change your seat

and enjoy the scenery,

bask in the sun, and so on?

For example, Su Mo's seat.

We don't have sun or scenery here.

Only your room has it.

Then why don't you move into my office?

I...

Suddenly, I feel like you're absolutely right.

Now that you've brought it up,

my blood pressure

shot up instantly.

And I feel like I can't handle the pressure anymore.

I need to find a seat

where I can oversee the whole situation, right?

Most importantly, I need to replenish calcium.

Mr. Wang, I'll go and make the arrangement.

Su Mo,

it's already 12. You can take a break now.

Let's go and have lunch.

Okay.

Do we not need to take care of Mr. Wang's lunch?

Mr. Wang won't be eating.

First, it's because of time constraints.

Second, he doesn't have a good appetite during the day.

Is it because of any health issues?

Not really.

It's common among workaholics.

Moreover, I heard

that the data has already been released.

It doesn't look good.

VIP customers are being diverted heavily.

Initially, Mr. Wang focused on targeting the middle-to-high-end market segment

in the upgrade of Ansheng's Phase One.

As a result, it's causing a lot of headaches.

Tianyu,

let me buy you lunch at noon,

and you can tell me more

about these VIP customer data.

Sure, let's go.

Let's go.

Ms. Cong,

Mr. Wang has already signed this document.

I had to trouble you to deliver it personally to me.

Come on.

By the way, I haven't seen Kele in a long time.

How is he recently?

He's just the same.

I hired a university student to tutor him.

It seems to be going well.

I can feel at ease

after I get him into a prestigious middle school.

The learning environment is crucial.

A good environment

can have a greater effect

on his future development.

A good environment, huh?

Come in.

You're still here?

Mr. Wang,

there are some things I'd like to discuss with you.

Okay, go ahead.

I checked the recent data for VIP customers

and it doesn't look good.

Do you have some good suggestions?

When I was a saleswoman,

I used to add some female customers on WeChat.

During specific holidays,

I would invite them

to participate in events like high tea.

And what's your point?

Actually, these customers

enjoy being treated as top guests.

They are particularly immersed in this sense of superiority

and presence.

I looked into the details.

The top customers of Ansheng

spend up to two million here each year.

They would often

directly go to luxury stores.

The probability of them entering second-tier brand stores

is very low.

Go on.

So I think that just registering with a mobile phone

and reaching a daily consumption of 5,000 yuan

to become a VIP

is too low of a threshold.

Many shopping malls have VIP thresholds

that can't reach even half of ours.

But in recent years, the upgrades and transformations

of Huaihai Road, Nanjing Road, and Lujiazui commercial areas have been fierce.

One is more aggressive than the other.

The exterior of Ansheng

and the decoration of some floors

have not been completely renovated yet.

There will definitely be an impact.

But I didn't expect

that the simultaneous upgrade of several shopping malls

would divert so many of our high-quality customers.

Thus,

we should further screen out

a group of VVIP customers from these top customers.

These people usually have strong backgrounds

and impressive assets.

We can organize some social environments

for them regularly,

such as afternoon tea, buffet receptions, cocktail parties,

or even social events.

Let them join forces

and feel

that Ansheng not only provides consumption

but also serves as a platform for gathering social elites.

This kind of strategy has been implemented before,

like in Jiake.

But it was not that effective.

It depends on how we specifically implement it.

Making a difference from competitors in the same category

is the key to winning.

Call Cong Rong.

I need to discuss this with the Marketing Department.

Okay.

[Date needs to be discussed thoroughly]

Hello?

Ms. Su, come here.

Mr. Wang,

is there a problem

with the VVIP customer plan?

How old are you?

How old are you this year?

Twenty-seven.

If you're 27,

why are you doing what a seven-year-old child would do?

I...

Don't say you're a young girl at heart. That's just an excuse.

I hate it when someone in their twenties

dresses up

like a teenager.

Only someone

who lacks confidence needs these labels

to disguise themselves.

The cuteness of a woman is not maintained by pretending to be young.

Pretending?

I don't need to pretend.

If you're that confident,

why are you doing this, then?

I did it for you.

Me?

Tianyu said you don't eat lunch on time.

In the long run, it'll affect your digestive system.

I heard the color red can help increase appetite.

So I chose this red sticky note,

hoping to increase your appetite.

It's what the experts say online.

The experts said it?

Maybe the effect varies from person to person.

If you don't like it,

I won't stick it next time.

No, no, no.

Since it's what the experts say,

I should naturally give it a try.

Hey.

Looking at this color

actually makes me feel a bit hungry.

Really?

Then I'll continue sticking it next time.

Okay.

If this method works,

you should change the wallpaper

and even the cushions on the sofa at home to red, too.

Sorry,

that would be too much.

No, not at all.

It's an excellent idea.

Or maybe

just use sticky notes.

Okay.

Then I'll take my leave now.

Okay.

[Wang Siwei]

You're back already? What's the matter?

Say something.

I lost a lot of money.

For heaven's sake, Wang Siwei.

Are you foolish

or have you lost your mind?

I didn't expect to lose this much.

Even when I was in Las Vegas before,

it wasn't this extreme.

Don't you know you lose nine out of ten times in gambling?

Gambling and drugs are things

you should never get involved in.

I just lost control for a moment

and couldn't stop.

It's this much.

You lost this much!

Stop nagging already.

I know I made a mistake.

Give me another chance. I won't do it again.

You know those people from Macao, China

won't let me off easily.

I won't help you.

You have a private villa, right?

Figure it out yourself.

My mom used to live in that villa.

Oh, your mom used to live there.

Why didn't you think about that when you were gambling?

Remember this.

You're a man.

Can't you take this responsibility yourself?

That's the only thing she left me.

Listen.

I won't give you money to pay off your gambling debts.

If you were dying from sickness today,

I'd sell everything to save you.

But if you keep gambling like this,

I won't give you a single penny.

Dying from sickness?

If those people from Macao, China come after me,

I'd be completely dead.

I won't even have a chance to get sick.

What's the point of talking about selling everything?

Wang Ju'an,

your own younger brother made a mistake out of temporary confusion,

and you won't spend a single penny.

Yet you're pretending to be sympathetic

and talking about selling everything.

Maybe you would.

If it were Wang Jian

and not me,

I'm sure you would.

Why are you glaring at me?

Isn't it true?

You've always disapproved of everything I've done since I was young.

When Wang Jian said he wants to study performing arts,

you went along with it

even though you were not happy about it.

That's because...

That's because we don't have the same mother.

Don't put words in my mouth.

I've never said that.

But you've always thought that way.

Who are you?

He's your younger brother, Siwei.

Your mom and our dad

shared the same thought.

You've never considered me

part of this family.

Who said you could sit there?

Have some manners.

That is An's seat.

(Why did you have to label me)

(because of my mom?)

Shouldn't Dad

be the one to blame?

Isn't it because of him

that I ended up this way?

Calm down, Siwei.

Oh, spare me the lecture.

You're no better than me in any way.

We're only stepbrothers, that's it.

Do you really want to solve the problem or not?

I do.

But the problem between us

can never be solved.

Ju'an,

are you really not going to help Siwei?

Would he really get hacked?

You know nothing.

When it comes to gambling,

the faster you settle the debt, the more you gamble.

If I pay this time, there will always be a second time.

But that's...

At least, I shouldn't help him just yet.

If those people from the casino really go after him...

If they hurt him,

they won't get anything.

If they let him go,

it means they see him as a cash cow.

Don't worry about it.

Pretend you didn't hear anything.

Okay.

Ju'an, I'll let you take care of this.

In any case,

don't push Siwei too hard.

Just scare him a bit. That will do.

Tianyu,

hire some people to keep an eye on Mr. Wang Jr.

and keep him safe.

Stay away from me.

How dare you show up in front of me again!

You even showed up in Macao, China

and got into trouble.

We just finished filming.

We wanted to celebrate it.

So we went there to have some fun.

Besides, I already checked.

Those were lucky days for my zodiac sign

to make a fortune.

Fortune your foot!

The creditors

are after me.

And my brother won't give me a penny.

What do you expect me to do now?

Get a loan from the bank to pay the gambling debts?

I've received my pay for the new film.

I can give it to you.

With that peanuts?

I have a house.

Why don't I sell...

Okay, stop talking.

Even if you sell yourself,

you still won't be able to pay it off,

you know?

Siwei,

don't be mad.

I didn't know

it would turn out that way that day.

If I had known,

I would never have let you go, Siwei.

Okay, stop crying.

I...

Stop crying.

Siwei.

I said, stop!

I, Wang Siwei, can take care of this myself.

I'll make it through it.

Have you tried asking Mr. Shang?

Why should I go to him?

Are you asking me why?

You've done so much for him.

Is it for nothing?

At this time,

who else can you turn to?

[Jiake Enterprise]

Even birth brothers settle scores.

How about this?

For the loan, you can use

half of your shares in Ansheng as collateral.

I'll only charge you 6% interest.

Is that thoughtful enough?

This interest rate is indeed low.

I can't find anyone offering such interest.

Chun,

can we change the way we use

the shares as collateral?

I still have a villa.

Can your villa cover your gambling debts?

It's indeed not enough.

It's so troublesome.

How about we forget it?

Dear.

The collateral is just a formality.

Are you saying you can't repay it?

Why so fussy?

Fine.

I'll head back and have the lawyer

quickly go through the contract.

Is your lawyer reliable?

Would he tell Wang Ju'an about this?

I hope it won't cause you any trouble.

In my opinion,

you should just check the contract yourself.

It's a simple contract.

There shouldn't be any problems.

Besides,

Mr. Shang would never deliberately set us up,

right?

What are you saying?

I trust Chun.

Give me the pen.

I'll sign it.

Mr. Shang,

Siwei has a lot of flairs.

Thank you, Chun.

Thank you, Mr. Shang.

Such a sumptuous breakfast for today.

Ju'an,

did you make this breakfast?

Takeaway.

Help yourself with it.

Siwei,

Ju'an got you your favorite Xiaolongbao.

Ju'an, you're not eating?

I don't have an appetite.

You should have some too.

Have you figured out a solution?

Are you asking me?

Who else has gambling debts in this house?

If you help me,

you can scold me however you want.

If you're just picking a fight,

I'm sorry that I'm not in the mood for one.

Just let it go.

He suddenly starts acting like a brother for no reason.

By the time he shows kindness,

I, Wang Siwei,

would have been devoured completely.

Judging by your tone,

it seems like I owe you money.

What's wrong between us brothers?

Don't we all know it in our hearts?

In the future,

you'll be the CEO,

and I'll drink my X.O.

We'll stay out of each other's way, okay?

Ju'an, have something to eat.

I'm full.

Can't you see I'm trying to help?

I'm already sending help right to your doorstep.

Why can't you just listen to my advice?

What do I do? Go with the flow?

Sorry for wasting your efforts.

The root of our problem can never be resolved.

He ordered these takeaways, right?

I'm not eating anymore.

Let's go. I'll send you to school.

What about your gambling debts?

You pay it then.

I definitely won't do it.

You're not going to borrow from loan sharks, are you?

I'm not that foolish.

What a waste.

I heard Siwei got into some trouble.

It's not that serious.

Do you need me to do anything?

No need. I'll handle it myself.

I want to give him the cold shoulder for now.

So he doesn't forget his mistake easily.

Compared to Wang Jian,

dealing with Siwei might be more difficult.

But no matter what,

don't ruin your brotherhood.

Understood.

Thank you for your concern.

I know what to do.

Well,

about the proposal for establishing the VVIPs Special Team,

I had Tianyu bring it to you. Have you seen it?

I did.

But I don't approve of it.

Is there a problem?

You fired so many people

and replaced so many managers.

You said it was to reduce expenses.

You merged the PR Department into the Marketing Department.

Now, you want to build a team

within the Marketing Department?

Don't you think this doesn't make sense?

The establishment of the VVIPs program

is aimed at serving high-end clients better.

The benefits brought by this group of people

are quite substantial.

Even if we can't see immediate profitability in the short term,

doing business

is a long-term game.

How about we distribute the workload

among the current employees of the Marketing Department?

They are now close to a full workload.

I don't agree to do so.

Why are you so persistent?

Whose idea is it?

Is it Ms. Cong from the Marketing Department?

It's an employee from the CEO's Office.

Who?

She's just an assistant.

But exceptionally talented.

I want to motivate every person

who serves Ansheng with dedication.

When I saw this proposal,

I thought it was worth a try.

If it succeeds, there won't be any issues.

But what if it fails?

Ansheng's current cash flow is not optimistic.

If it fails,

I'm willing to use my own funds

to cover all losses it might cause.

(Really?)

The chairwoman agreed to it?

But we have a gentleman's agreement.

What agreement?

If things go well, everyone is happy.

If it fails,

we both leave together.

Why? Are you scared?

I'm not scared.

I never said I would gamble with my job.

Besides,

even if you lose your job,

you can easily become a CEO elsewhere.

As an employee of my level,

I don't need to take such a big risk.

You're very pragmatic.

During the interview,

you talked as if you were determined to treat Ansheng like your own company

and ready to sacrifice everything.

Now, it's really happening.

You showed your true colors right away.

Isn't playing it safe

what you taught me?

You were just pulling my leg, right?

There was no such agreement at all.

I just wanted to test you.

I didn't expect your dark side

would be revealed with just that.

You truly are intelligent.

Enough flattering, and do your job.

If the data for the VVIP program doesn't look good,

we'll all look bad.

Yes, sir.

Ju'an,

I managed to fish out details from him.

What did you find out?

Siwei has paid those people from Macao, China back.

So fast?

No wonder.

Tianyu's men made no movement

after having protected him for days.

Since you care so much about him,

why can't you talk nicely to him?

You should speak nicely, too.

Do you know whom he borrowed the money from?

His former classmate.

Classmate?

Which classmate of his

has that much money to lend him?

I have no idea.

What about the interest rate?

I don't know.

All I know is it's not a loan shark.

He said the interest is based on a bank loan's rate.

He plans to pay it back first.

If that's not enough,

he'll use his mom's villa as collateral.

If a villa can make him more responsible,

it won't be a bad thing.

So you're not helping at all?

Did I say I won't help?

So you'll help.

Let's see how it goes.

He doesn't even want

to talk to me now.

How can I help?

Fine.

You two keep bickering.

I don't care anymore.

(Giving him a chance to take responsibility)

(might be a good thing, actually.)

Americano, please.

Okay.

It's lunchtime, and you're still working hard.

Oh, Mr. Zhou.

I was practicing some spoken language.

But this is French.

Everyone can speak English in Shanghai,

and I can't speak Shanghainese.

Learning another language is always a good idea.

Impressive.

It seems that Mr. Wang made a wise decision

by hiring you back.

Congratulations on joining the CEO's Office.

By the way,

our company has this employee benefit.

A language institute

offers ten classes of a minority language

to each employee.

I can give you my classes.

It should be useful to you.

It's okay.

There are many websites

where I can learn for free.

How can that be the same?

It's one-on-one and face-to-face interactions with a foreign teacher.

It's much faster to learn that way

than practicing alone.

But it must be expensive.

I'll send you the username and password

for scheduling lessons later.

Excuse me, I have to take a call.

Yes, Mr. Lu.

Yes, I've already submitted the document to the court.

I know, I'll do my best.

Okay.

If there's any issue, I'll get my assistant to contact you.

Okay, I'll check my email right away.

Bye.

The first Asian store of this brand

must be in Ansheng.

Help me arrange a meeting with the other party.

I'll personally meet them.

Okay, Mr. Wang.

I'll get the car ready now.

We'll go right after the afternoon meeting.

Hold on a second.

Let Su Mo go this time.

You've been working overtime for three days already.

And you don't look presentable in this state.

Head home and rest well.

I know you just finished the meeting.

I'm sure you haven't had lunch.

Avocado salad.

What about you?

I had mine before heading out.

Su is even more thoughtful

than Tianyu.

Thanks.

You did well today.

I didn't expect you to have such a good understanding of this brand.

I thought Tianyu was in charge of this, no?

I happened to glance at it

while helping Tianyu organize the materials.

I didn't expect it to come in handy today.

So you were with Tianyu

when he stayed up for three consecutive nights?

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

I didn't stay up that long.

Stop talking now.

We still have two more hours on the road.

Rest for a while.

But I...

If I tell you to take a nap, just go ahead.

I need to get some rest, too.

Online class?

This is the replay of my one-on-one course.

I want to review the lesson.

You're learning French?

Yes, I've been learning for over a year.

You're able to speak fluently only after learning for over a year,

it's already quite good.

However,

this person's pronunciation doesn't sound quite accurate.

I don't think he's French.

The introduction says he was born and raised in France.

Then it must be a lie.

Having lived in France for so many years,

do you think I can't tell?

Did you pay a lot of money?

Ask for a refund.

No, it was a gift from Attorney Zhou.

Zhou Yuanshan?

Since it's not accurate, then I won't learn it.

We're almost there.

Should I drop Su off first?

Take a few more rounds on the elevated highway.

Mr. Wang.

I'm sorry that I fell asleep.

Where are we now?

We've reached Changning. Almost home.

We've been on the road for more than three hours?

There was some traffic on the road.

I can't believe

I fell asleep.

I'm really sorry that you had to see that.

It's nothing.

I always sleep in the car too.

This bottle of sage is very calming.

[Cabrero] Unfortunately, it's almost finished.

Here's a special perfume made by our company.

It's a free gift that comes with your suit.

♪Straying into a glamorous banquet♪

♪We have no way back♪

♪Time is like water within the palm♪

♪We can't catch hold of it♪

♪Blundering around this city♪

♪To find ourselves a spot♪

♪Many people are smitten with the fantasy♪

♪I savor the taste of collapse♪

♪My heart becomes impregnable, then♪

♪Until anxiety and exhaustion♪

♪Are crushed down by me♪

♪Straying into a glamorous banquet♪

♪We have no way back♪

♪Time is like water within the palm♪

♪We can't catch hold of it♪

♪Blundering around this city♪

♪To find ourselves a spot♪

♪Many people are smitten with the fantasy♪

♪I savor the taste of collapse♪

♪My heart becomes impregnable, then♪

♪Until anxiety and exhaustion♪

♪Are crushed down by me♪

♪I savor the taste of collapse♪

♪My heart becomes impregnable, then♪

♪Until anxiety and exhaustion♪

♪Are crushed down by me♪

♪Refusing to muddle along in the darkness♪

♪Vulnerable and defeated♪

♪I see a silver lining♪

♪I make a desperate attempt to break through♪

♪I have been honest♪

♪I have fought♪

♪I want to protect you♪

♪We will overcome♪

♪We will experience♪

♪To be fortresses behind each other's backs♪