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[The Outsider]

[Episode 17]

[Ansheng Holdings] [Thank You for Joining Our Family]

[Steamed Fresh Chinese Mitten Crab]

Your attention, please.

Let's invite our CEO, Mr. Wang,

to say a few words.

You're mistaken.

I did not come

as your CEO,

but as your friend, Wang Ju'an.

And to clarify,

it's Ju'an, two syllables.

Because I heard someone misspelled

my name in the elevator

the other day as Wang Juan. Like Don Juan.

Either way,

I will spare you a torporific speech.

However,

it's thanks to you

that I can stand here.

A toast to everyone.

Cheers.

Come on.

Don Juan, come on.

Don Juan.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Good job, everyone.

It's my duty.

Come on.

Great job.

Let's keep up the good work.

Thanks.

You're back.

Su Mo.

I just double-checked.

The events are all set up.

The food just arrived.

Dig in.

Okay.

Oh, no. The accommodation.

Eat. Stop thinking about work.

Accommodation...

We have checked it,

but we should do it again, just in case.

I'll come with you.

Let's go.

Mr. Wang, is there anything

you'd like me to help?

I'm not Mr. Wang.

I'm Don Juan.

The name becomes catchy very quickly.

How do you want me to address you, then?

How?

Most people

call me Wang.

It's up to you.

Wang, then.

It suits you.

Okay.

Sorry, let me get you another plate.

I was busy saying toasts to everyone.

I'm all hungry now. Let's eat.

Thank you.

Look at them.

Don't be nosy.

Nosy?

I care about them.

You also want them to become an item, don't you?

If you care about them,

you give them some space.

Space?

When the space grows bigger,

so does the distance between each other.

Besides, to make a relationship happen,

you need

wingmen.

You

should give Su Mo a nudge.

I respect her decision.

If you're a love expert,

why are you still single?

Me?

I help others. I don't help myself.

And I'm good at it.

Well, you should mind your own business, then.

Eating it plain?

Like this.

I like its original flavor.

The condiments will overshadow the sweetness of crab meat.

Sometimes,

simplicity is the best.

But the vinegar and ginger are not just there to season the crab meat.

It also softens the irritation

the crab meat can cause to your stomach.

When you

take another perspective,

simplicity might not be the best option.

Crab meat and humans,

we're not that far apart.

One.

Steady me.

I can't touch you. It's against the rules.

Who says that?

We can't touch the balloon, that's all.

Physical contact is allowed.

Is that so?

Use your common sense,

dummy.

All right.

That's easy now.

One.

One, two. One, two. One, two.

Out!

Sorry.

Why did you hug me so tightly?

I don't want you to fall.

I had to pull you in.

I wasn't falling.

Follow my rhythm.

Left, right. Left, right. Left, right.

Keep up. You're too slow.

You have three chances.

You got it wrong.

Steady. Steady.

Keep up.

I know.

Follow my rhythm.

Left, right. Left, right.

You got it wrong just now.

If you start the wrong way,

it won't work no matter how hard you try.

But how certain are you of the direction you're heading?

You haven't given it a try.

How do you know it won't work?

Come on.

Careful.

We can do this.

Come on.

Left, right. Left, right. Left, right.

Left, right.

Go, go, go!

I'm here to retrieve the document.

Thanks.

Did you enjoy the crab?

I did.

I told you the crab this year is amazing.

What are you doing?

(Yes,)

(I'm stupid. I'm an idiot.)

Hit me if you want,

but please, Su Mo,

take the blame for me.

(Tell the invigilator)

(that you gave me the answer sheet)

(and asked me to fill it out for you.)

(Once I return from the UK,)

we will get married.

(Have faith in us. We will not break up)

(after graduation.)

Su... Su Mo.

It's been a while.

Indeed.

Hi, Miss Su.

I am Tong Rui'an's wife, Yue Shanshan.

I have always wanted to talk to you,

but I never had the chance.

And today is the day.

What do you want to tell her anyway?

Let's go.

We have nothing to hide.

Su Mo.

I know you are Rui'an's ex-girlfriend,

and you regard me

as the homewrecker.

I'm here to tell you that it isn't true.

After you were caught cheating,

Rui'an had already decided to leave you.

He hates dishonest people,

let alone a dishonest girlfriend.

Therefore, I am not a homewrecker.

It's all...

Tong Rui'an.

I know you are a spineless coward,

but this is a new low for you.

I cheated in the exam?

You were caught cheating, and you begged me to take the blame for you.

And you even put a spin on it.

What?

Don't listen to her. She's lying.

I am not.

I still keep our chat logs

in my phone.

Do you want to read it?

Su Mo!

What do you want?

Scared now?

Who's the cheater here?

It was a special case, and I...

So you were with her back then?

No, I already broke up with her. You just...

Enough, Tong Rui'an!

Wait.

Despicable.

Shanshan! Shanshan!

What's wrong with you?

Why do you have to do this?

Why can't I?

You used me and framed me.

You are a jerk through and through.

You...

You work here, don't you?

I want to talk to your manager.

You

just destroyed

the family of a client.

No one will come here after they hear this.

Where's the manager?

I'm a premium member here!

I want to speak to the manager!

You can relay your feedback to me.

Are you the manager?

I am not.

But I'm the CEO of the Ansheng Group, Wang Ju'an.

This is my business card.

[Wang Ju'an] I will handle your case personally.

After all, you are my wife's ex-classmate.

Right, my dear?

Wife?

You...

Yes.

I should thank you for dumping me

because I sure dodged a bullet there.

Now, I know what kind of man

deserves my love.

You look quite good together.

Hi, Mr. Wang.

I'm...

Tired?

What's your name again? Something An?

Just so you know,

I am very petty.

I can bully others,

but I will not allow anyone to bully my woman.

Let's go.

Well,

I don't even want you to walk on your own now.

Shanshan.

Shanshan.

Why are you avoiding me?

I'm not.

It's been a month.

Let's talk.

No, tomorrow is the last day.

Mr. Wang.

Everyone

compliments the mitten crabs.

They said that they were bigger.

Su.

Let's stick to this supplier, then.

Okay.

Also,

Mr. Wang,

everyone likes

our accommodation, too.

They provided some feedback

and I have jotted them down.

No need for drip feeding.

Just report everything to me tomorrow.

What's the matter?

Nothing.

You

seem to suffer from an arm sore

after the team-building event.

What? No, this is an old injury.

It's sore because it was in an awkward position.

For a long time, no?

So it's true.

What are you on about?

Your injury, is it...

Is it

on the left?

Is it?

Left, right, center,

it's none of your business.

Just shut up.

We're in public.

Okay.

On the left. Great.

Zhao Xiangqing knew?

You told Cong Rong, too.

I mean, girls

talk about relationships.

I didn't know guys would talk about this among themselves, too.

Well, guys...

Of course, we talk about that.

For real?

Yes.

We're working.

They are on their lunch break.

Why aren't you wearing the ring I bought you?

You bought three rings.

The other two are wearing it every day.

I am not that... cheap.

You were so reluctant back then,

so I couldn't buy one ring only.

Also,

when are you going to give me the cologne you hid away?

What cologne?

The one you kept in your bottom-most drawer.

You already know anyway. Just take it yourself.

♪Unspoken♪

♪But we all know it♪

I want you to hand it to me.

What on earth?

I want a short write-up.

Revise it.

♪The deeper the love, the plainer the words♪

You will be fired if you can't deliver.

♪Whenever I miss you♪

Mr. Wang, a report from the Marketing Team.

♪My true self♪

She deserves it.

♪Is laid bare♪

I see.

What kind of attitude was that? She ruined my mood for music.

Su is a girl, after all.

You should protect her feelings.

Right?

Wait, how do I switch it off?

♪The anxiety♪

You were too harsh with her just now.

Her face was all red.

Really?

All red.

I'll take my leave.

(Good.)

Very steady.

Now...

Step on the pedal.

Slowly.

Slowly.

Slowly.

Slowly!

Good.

You did well.

Let's start slow.

Step on the pedal.

Good.

Very good.

Brake!

You scared me.

I scared you?

Why are you sweating so much?

It's warm.

Look, you can't drive.

Instead of a proper date,

you asked me to be your driving instructor?

Excuse me, Mr. Wang? I can drive.

I just want to practice driving

during the date.

It's called being efficient.

Come on.

You still call me Mr. Wang?

How should I call you, then?

Wang Ju'an?

Right.

If you use my full name, it's like

a teacher calling her student.

Ju'an, then?

Don Juan?

What did your parents call you, then?

An.

Don't laugh, okay?

Show some respect.

You know,

when parents name their children,

they definitely need to

take their kids' possible pet names into consideration.

For example...

Yuanshan.

I guess all men are childish.

How is that childish?

It's called true love.

Give me a pet name.

You can't leave unless you come up with one.

An, then?

Do you have the cheekiness to call me that?

What if that appellation triggers me?

An?

I can't believe you're afraid of an appellation.

I'm not.

Don't make things up.

Fine, Juan will do.

Juan, it is.

Follow Juan now.

Do not drive over the speed limit.

Maintain 50km/h.

Go.

[Guangguang Wonton]

See you.

Come again.

Wang, clean up.

Bye.

You're here.

Come in.

Zhu.

Mr. Wang.

So,

having wonton with your girlfriend today?

Yes.

What wonton do you want?

The usual, two vegetable and meat wonton, please.

Sure. Please be seated.

Okay.

Two vegetable and meat wontons.

The decor here is very retro.

It's their aesthetics.

What is this?

This?

This has seen better days.

We don't use it anymore.

It's a lamp that runs

on kerosene.

This is the switch to adjust the brightness.

People stopped using it for years already.

It was succeeded by...

This one. Check it out.

I know this one.

Just push here.

That's right.

It's hard to find a D Battery now.

It has two modes.

Push it to the furthest, and it will stay on.

Push it to the middle here

and you have to press this red button

to switch it on.

Otherwise, it won't work.

Do you know why?

To save resources.

We didn't have many things back then.

I see.

What is this?

This is our childhood.

You have never played it before?

No.

It's called an iron toad.

After you wind it up,

put it here,

and it starts hopping around.

It's so cute.

This is fun.

Your food is here.

-Thank you. -Try my wonton.

Thanks.

Thank you.

Do you want a pair of chopsticks?

It's black.

It's not bad.

Not bad, right?

Just not bad?

There are many hidden gems

in Shanghai.

These black wontons

aren't just

"not bad".

Have you noticed?

There are no condiments on the table.

Because the wontons are seasoned

to perfection.

Adding more condiments

will destroy the delicate balance of flavors.

You're bluffing, aren't you?

I'm not.

This small bowl of black wontons

requires a lot of work.

Try it.

Try the soup first.

It has a faint sweetness to it.

And try the wonton skin.

It is snappy, right?

And now the centerpiece, the filling.

First and foremost,

the punchiness from the peppercorn.

I have tried many other peppercorns,

but none comes close to this.

It must be

Zhu's own recipe.

It does

taste like that.

Enjoying food is like admiring an art piece.

You need to proceed step by step.

Do you think I should convince Zhu

to join Ansheng and be part

of Foodie's Haven?

What do you say?

I like this idea.

It might work.

Let's eat.

Yummy.

I'll head back now.

You should go home early.

Wait.

You stole their iron toad?

Zhu sold it to me.

Everyone wants to be a Prince Charming,

but you want to be The Frog Prince.

Yes.

It represents

the younger me,

the me who hasn't met you yet.

Now, I'm giving you my past

and my present.

And you will be my future.

Got it.

I'll go back, then.

No goodbye kisses?

The prince might

turn back into a frog without a kiss.

Bye.

You're so cruel.

You won't invite me over?

Cong lives very close to me.

She might run into us.

Fine.

Just go.

I'll leave once I see

lights in your apartment.

Drive safe.

♪The towering wall between us♪

♪Let's overcome it for a brighter future♪

♪Your stubborn refusal♪

♪Is just to hide♪

♪Your racing heart♪

♪I tried to deny it, I tried to resist it♪

♪But nothing goes past your warm gaze♪

♪I fought alone yesterday♪

♪Today, you're by my side♪

♪Let's take the leap of faith♪

♪I want to be your light♪

♪And your galaxy♪

♪When you think of me♪

That took you long enough.

♪In the darkest night♪

♪You will no longer be afraid♪

♪You must be my light♪

♪My hope♪

♪My raison d'être♪

♪Forlornness♪

(Are you awake?)

(I'm down your apartment building.)

(I made breakfast for you.)

♪Lend me power♪

♪I want to be your light♪

♪And your galaxy♪

♪When you think of me in the darkest night♪

♪You will no longer be afraid♪

It'll be ready right away.

♪You must be my light♪

♪My hope♪

♪My raison d'être♪

They say men who cook

are charming.

Now I see why.

Right?

So you're admitting it now.

When I grilled the lamb chop for you,

it stirred something within you.

No, it didn't.

Oh?

So it happened earlier, when we were

in the club.

Lean in.

What for?

Just lean in.

Your skin is so thick I can crack an egg on it.

I have to be shameless to seduce you.

Stop it already.

You keep teasing me this morning.

Now, you see how eloquent I can be,

so don't argue with me in the future.

Only if

you don't piss me off.

But if you throw a tantrum,

I will stand my ground.

Because

men and women are equal now.

So political already.

For your information,

I like

egg mayo sandwiches.

Fancy.

You don't want to admire my plating?

I need to wash up first.

Okay.

Cong Rong is making French toast...

Su Mo prefers Japanese brick toasts

and I'm making one for her.

What took you so long?

Oh, my goodness.

Hi, Mr. Wang.

It won't take too long.

I should leave.

Okay.

You could have texted her to ask her,

but you just had to go over and knock on her door.

Great now.

I texted her.

But she didn't reply. So I knocked on her door.

I should have called her.

It doesn't seem like it's his first sleepover.

How awkward it is to run into our superior

when he's enjoying his love life.

We're just as awkward.

Running into him

at this time and place...

Not to mention I'm wearing this.

He will talk.

What's there to talk about?

We live in the same residential area.

It can be explained.

It can, of course.

But I have never brought this up

in front of him.

It's going to be awkward.

Mr. Zhao, you're here so early.

Morning, Kele.

Fortunately, he saw us

and not Kele.

Thank goodness.

Let's finish breakfast now.

We have to leave before him.

Right.

Kele.

Wash up now.

Do not dally.

It's time for breakfast.

Hurry up, Kele.

Mr. Wang.

The seat is not taken, right?

You've been staring at me,

and you don't know?

What a rare respite.

The pasta here is amazing.

Oh, geez. When will they ever

fix the leak in my house?

I've been living in another place

and it's getting expensive.

Cut the crap.

The weather is good today.

Don't ruin it for me.

Just eat your pasta.

Speaking of the weather, Mr. Wang,

I want to take the initiative

to protect our environment.

I want to lower my carbon footprint.

Ms. Cong and I

live

quite close to each other.

We work at the same place,

so we decided to carpool.

Isn't it eco-friendly?

Right?

No need to explain to me.

I'm not interested

in my employees'

private lives.

I'm not giving you any explanation.

So what are you doing now?

I mean, this morning...

What morning?

I saw you.

Did you?

I saw the homemaking side of yours.

What home?

What side?

The pasta is delicious.

So good.

You meant to say

the professional side of me?

No.

Speaking of which,

you see,

Cong Rong said that the VVIP group

in her department is understaffed.

But our workforce is capped.

I don't know if I...

You know what?

Hand part of the workload to Tianyu and Su Mo.

Su Mo used to work in the Marketing Department,

so she can catch up

real quick.

Discuss this with Cong Rong.

If she's okay with it,

proceed accordingly.

My team

will not complain.

Okay.

Eat now.

Then go back to your work.

Sorry, Ms. Li. I was late.

It's okay. He's playing inside.

Hi, I'm here to pick up a student.

Are you a parent?

Do you have your pickup card?

Pickup card.

I don't have it.

Her mother has it.

I rushed here, and I didn't get it from her.

I'm sorry. I can't let you in.

I know the name of the student

and his class.

I see. Can you register your name here?

Register your name.

Leave your contact number and ID number.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

Kele.

Kele.

You're late.

I've been waiting for you.

Sorry.

I drove around, and I couldn't

find a parking spot.

I bought you a gift.

What is this?

Do you like it?

Let's open it when we're home.

Where is your bag?

Retrieve it, and we'll head home.

Over there. I'll go get it.

Okay.

Are you Kele's guardian?

Hi.

You must be Kele's father, right?

My child, Wen, told me

that Kele's father always keeps him company.

No, not at all.

I just tutor him a bit.

A bit?

Kele's performance was average,

but this time, he got into the top three.

You

must be a great tutor.

I envy Kele's mother now.

She has a handsome husband

who is patient enough to teach his kid.

Unlike my useless husband.

He's good for nothing.

It's different for every household.

I have never seen you before.

You started

to come here this semester.

Yes.

I was working abroad

in the headquarters.

This year, I was assigned to the branch in Shanghai.

Wow.

Kele's mother

is so lucky.

A husband who makes money

and tutors his kid? What a catch.

Right? What a happy family.

Yes.

No wonder Kele's mother looks so young.

Her husband has taken good care of her.

That's right.

Add me on WeChat.

Let's do it.

Here.

Oh...

I don't have my phone with me.

I must have left it in the car.

It's okay.

Kele's mother is in the chat group.

You can just notify her if there's anything.

Okay.

We should be off.

Okay.

Let's go, Kele.

Bye.

Quick, take your bag.

I envy her.

He's so handsome.

Right?

Kele.

Kele.

Can I ask you something?

Yes?

You told them that I'm your father?

Why?

I don't want them to know that my mom is divorced.

What's wrong with being divorced?

It's normal.

And even when your parents are divorced,

your father is still your father.

They just aren't living together anymore.

Don't you think so?

But I hardly see my dad.

And Grandma said that my dad remarried.

You told your classmates and teachers

that I'm your dad?

I see.

I'll be your dad, then.

For real?

You are a messy eater.

Just temporarily.

Your father will always be your father.

I will always be me.

You can think of me as...

As?

Well, whatever you want.

Deal. It's a promise.

Pinky promise?

Yes.

Okay.

Deal.

Deal.

I have to sign it?

Yes.

Okay.

Zhao

Xiang...

qing.

Anything else?

(No one protects you.)

(You are done for.)

(Wait.)

(Who are you?)

(You don't know who I am?)

(Listen carefully now.)

(I am the strongest hunter in this forest.)

(I show no mercy)

(and everyone bows down to me.)

(I can catch my prey easily.)

Mr. Zhao.

Morning.

Morning.

Morning.

Su.

Mr. Wang is not here?

He told me to hand him last quarter's

performance report.

He was there just now.

Maybe he went to the toilet.

Mr. Zhao,

you can wait for him in the office.

Okay, I'll be in there.

Put it back before I fire you.

A legendary figure once wore it,

so don't blaspheme it with your fingers.

I was cleaning it for you in case it is dirty.

Where is the report I asked for?

Here.

Put it back.

I will.

They signed it personally?

You think I forged their autographs?

In front of you?

If not?

Hands off.

♪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♪