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[The Outsider]

[Episode 20]

Come again.

Miss Mo?

It's been a while.

Come in.

There are some new arrivals today

for you to try.

This dress is both

elegant and sophisticated.

It will look so good on you.

Besides, it pairs well

with a blazer.

Have a look.

Feel free to try it.

I like it.

Anyway,

are you hiring now?

Hiring?

Are you asking for your friends?

Yes. I'm asking for a friend.

She has a bachelor's degree,

but she doesn't have any prior experience.

However, she knows all brands very well.

Can she work here

as a salesperson?

This depends

because we prefer

someone with experience.

How much

do you offer here, then?

We offer a base salary and commission package.

The base salary is 6,000 yuan.

6,000?

I thought you'd make more than 10 thousand yuan per month.

Oh, Miss Mo.

You flatter me.

Someone without any prior experience

will receive probation salary,

which is 3,500 yuan a month,

lasting for three months.

After that,

you will still be let go if you can't close any deal.

After the probation period, you will be paid 6,000 yuan per month.

6,000?

Do you think I can work here?

Miss Mo.

Come on now.

You

are our customer.

I can't ask you to serve others.

Come.

We have new items here.

You can try them on.

Follow me, please.

[The City Never Sleeps]

You scared me, Rong.

What's on your mind?

So?

Are you feeling better now?

Should we have a hot pot tonight?

Have some water.

Thanks.

I'll have to turn it down.

Why?

Is something bothering you?

Do you think I can raise the child alone

without Shang Chun?

What?

He's breaking up with you?

No.

I just don't know how long

our relationship will last.

What if...

Are you just now starting to think about this?

In the past, I only had to

care about myself,

my happiness.

But it's different now.

The baby isn't born yet,

but my mindset has somehow changed completely.

I

now have a duty

to give the baby a future.

Don't worry.

Even if he breaks up with you,

he remains the child's father,

so he will have to pay for the alimony.

Yes, he will.

But

who knows what the future holds?

I figure I should stop relying on others.

I should take

some accountability, no?

Listen here.

The day you become a mother, you will see

that this is just the beginning.

Rong.

Now, I know how tough it must have been

for you to raise Kele alone.

You are so brave.

I have no choice.

I have to.

Don't worry too much.

If something happens,

I'm there for you.

Rong.

Why don't you raise my child instead?

Sure.

I'll raise you and your child.

Really?

It'll be too much for you.

Yes.

You're too expensive.

Okay, stop brooding.

Ai.

What food should a pregnant woman avoid?

(This is the list of food I found.)

I'm not allowed to eat potato chips?

I can't eat anything at all.

I can't use this.

But they are not finished.

[Vienna Mozart Orchestra Shanghai Concert]

Miss Mo.

Miss Mo.

Mr. Zhou, you're here.

You don't have an umbrella?

I rushed here so I forgot to bring one.

I had a meeting with a client nearby.

I just came out of it,

and I figure that it must be very congested now since it's rush hour.

I still have the concert ticket

with me.

Do you mind going to the concert

with me?

No, not at all.

You look better now.

Do I?

I did put on some makeup.

I was a bit nauseous this morning,

but after a bit of rest,

I feel better now,

so I wanted to take a stroll.

I wouldn't want to miss the chance

to walk my baby, too.

Right.

Have you had dinner?

I had some congee at noon,

so I'm not hungry now.

That's not enough.

This concert is more than two hours long.

Take the umbrella for me.

Wait for me. Don't go anywhere.

I...

The lemon cake from this place is very famous.

Have some.

Have this bottle of water as well.

Don't worry.

There's no food preservative in it.

Oh.

It smells tangy

and it makes me hungry.

We still have time.

Let's eat inside.

Okay.

Let's go.

Careful.

Thanks.

It's my first time here.

Really?

Yes.

You're still crying?

I told you

that I'm a crybaby.

I cry in movie theaters,

and I didn't know I would also cry in a concert hall.

This is embarrassing.

No, it's not.

It means

that you're perceptive.

Research

does show

that people who can empathize with music

are more intelligent and sensible.

You're smart,

so it's nothing embarrassing.

I should have found myself

a lawyer boyfriend.

Who knew they could smooth talk?

It's not too late now.

Now?

Yes, you are in unique circumstances,

but you're still young.

Don't ever think that your life

is over.

In fact, the good part hasn't even started.

Well, I'm not married,

but I'm not single either.

I mean

to say...

No,

I led you on.

You go first.

No, you go first.

I bet

you want to know why I'm still unmarried

even though I'm expecting.

It's because he has a fiance.

I'm not a homewrecker.

At least, I wasn't.

When I met him, he was still single.

Unfortunately, he found himself

in a pickle, business-wise.

Look at me.

I can't help him at all.

His fiance's family helped him.

And so he has to...

In fact, I gave myself

a deadline.

I told myself that I would break up with him

the day he gets married.

It seems like the baby will come

before

that fateful day.

Look, the night sky is beautiful.

What a shame

that it has to always

hide in the dark.

So,

you stay in this relationship

because of your baby?

What else?

You made me blush that day

by saying that I was independent and capable.

But actually, he helped me open that book bar.

I don't know what I would do

to feed myself

without him.

When it was just me,

I could tell myself

that I could take risks.

But now, I have to care for the baby.

I went to apply to be a sales assistant the other day,

and I was rejected.

I don't know what I can do.

Didn't you say that you majored in finance?

Why don't you work in that industry?

It was a long time ago.

I forgot everything already.

You know what?

Come work in my law firm.

We're looking for an assistant

who has a background in finance.

She'll have to do some research

for our corporate cases.

I think you're a good fit.

Think about it.

Or

you can work part-time in my law firm.

Give it a try.

If you happen

to like it,

you can continue.

Thanks.

But I don't think I...

It's okay.

It's just a suggestion.

Shanghai

is the city of possibilities.

If you work for it,

nothing is impossible.

If you want to change your life,

think out of the box.

Madam, two scallion pancakes, please.

Sure.

[Good Morning Scallion Pancake]

Here you go.

Thanks.

Come again.

Two, please.

Eight yuan.

Scan the QR code.

Thanks.

Ma'am, I will have two.

Mister.

Here you go.

Okay.

You're done?

I already paid.

Thanks.

Aunt, Uncle.

Good luck with your business.

Thanks, Su Mo.

I told you to go to work.

No need to come.

It's your opening day.

I have to be here to help out.

Dad, Mom, a prosperous tree for you.

May your business prosper.

Thank you.

Thanks, my darling daughter.

It's beautiful.

Mo.

Zhong Sheng.

Wang Jian?

Why are you here?

Ju'an asked me to bring a floral stand here.

Look, it's over there.

[Wang Jian]

I appreciate it.

You're welcome.

Why are you staying?

I'm taking pictures of them.

I'll post it on my social media

and ask my friends to share it around.

Soon, this place will go viral.

My dad doesn't need this kind of marketing.

His food will speak for him.

Zhong Sheng.

He just wants to help.

Be nice.

Are you done?

Almost.

Then you can leave.

I...

Wang Jian, Zhong Sheng.

This place isn't huge

and you two might block the way.

Wang Jian, go back first.

Bye.

Zhong Sheng.

You'll walk him to the junction.

Do you think he will leave

if you don't walk him to the junction?

Let's go.

Thanks, Mo.

Bye, Mr. and Mrs. Zhong.

-Okay. -Come again.

You're leaving?

Have some pancakes.

I'll order it.

Uncle.

Your arms are healed?

Yes. Look.

The feeling is back.

His arms are healed

and this shop is up and running.

We are welcoming new changes.

Don't forget to share

some of your good luck with me, then.

Sure.

No need.

Your lucky charm is over there.

[Wang Ju'an]

Check it out.

What is it?

Just open it.

My study notes.

What do you think? Impressed?

I bought the books you bought in the bookstore last time

and read them.

You read now?

Surprised?

Do you know

that we haven't seen each other for a month?

I have been studying for a whole month.

I thought...

That I gave up?

Impossible.

I thought about what you told me.

You're right. We are from

different worlds.

But you said that we would head into different futures.

That I disagree.

Because I'm going wherever you go.

You are my goal.

But I don't want any of this.

I like your authentic self.

I don't want you to change yourself

to please someone else.

Zhong Sheng.

Did you just say that you liked me?

No.

I merely said

that I liked

your authenticity the most.

Now, if that is gone,

it's even less likely that I will like you.

Miss Zhong Sheng.

I never view you as someone who will hide her true feelings.

Just say

you like me.

I don't.

You cannot force a relationship.

So don't force me

or yourself.

She said that she likes me.

Zhong Sheng!

Sorry, I'm late, Mr. Lu.

No, I was here early.

Have a seat.

I have some free time today,

so I've been lounging around here.

Miss Su, it's been a while.

You're even more ravishing than before.

You flatter me.

Did you bring me here

to tell me that Rong Tianxia is opening

another branch in Shanghai?

You sure cut to the chase.

I like your straightforwardness.

Yes,

I came to Shanghai

to one, fulfill my promise

and work with Ansheng.

And two, to find a house.

I plan to settle down in Shanghai.

Is that so?

Then,

we can work together in the future.

Yes.

We have many branches all over China.

The one in Shanghai is the most lucrative.

I like the market here

and this place is a great place.

Ansheng is also spectacular.

It's thanks to Ansheng

that I met my girlfriend.

Oh?

That's wonderful.

If you ever need our help,

just let me know.

Of course.

We're practically a family now.

Anyway, I'm sure you know my girlfriend.

Do I?

Su Mo, you're here.

What a coincidence.

Mr. Lu!

It's been a long time.

Hi.

What is going on?

She is my girlfriend.

I can't believe it.

You can't believe this?

It's a long story.

But it's thanks to you

that we met.

Congratulations.

Sure.

-Likewise. -Likewise.

I only learned that you two are friends

after I brought this meeting up to her.

When will you bring your boyfriend along?

We can have a meal together.

That's right.

I...

I have to go now.

They need me.

I'll leave you two to it now.

Let me know

when you're leaving.

I have something for you.

I have to go.

What a small world.

Indeed.

If it's meant to be, it's meant to be.

Like Rong Tianxia.

We couldn't join Ansheng back then,

but now, we're back

together.

Thank you for trusting Ansheng.

Our mall doesn't have

any vacancies at the moment.

However...

However, Ansheng Hotel's side building

will be available soon.

Your network is amazing.

Needless to say.

I stay here,

so I am very familiar with the traffic

nearby.

If no one has booked the building,

I would like to take it.

I'll have my colleagues from the Business Development Department

contact you.

No need for that.

You can do it, can't you?

It's not within my job scope.

So bureaucratic.

Knowing how close you are to Mr. Wang,

I'm sure

you can get me the most profitable deal.

Bring me the contract

and I'll sign it right away.

I'm happy, you know?

You're getting more and more successful

and I share the same joy.

My promotion has nothing to do with this.

I know, I know.

Either way,

with what you have now,

I'm sure

you can approach things more efficiently.

Have some tea.

A small gift for you.

What is this?

It's expensive.

No, it's not.

This company

held their annual meeting here.

I did them a favor,

so they gave this to me to repay me.

They like you a lot, then.

Impressive.

Of course.

[Lobby Supervisor] I am a professional.

A supervisor now.

My manager is stepping down

and she said that I should take her place.

What great news, then.

The younger me

would be over the moon

because the position pays very well.

But it's different now.

I'm craving emotional fulfillment.

I have to work in shifts,

sometimes night shifts.

I don't even have time to go on a date.

What's your plan, then?

I'm thinking that maybe

I can change my job

or work in another department.

For example,

the Procurement Department.

Because my boyfriend

said that I should work closer to the financial bit.

I also think

that

I will be able to learn more things in the Procurement Department.

I like your idea.

It is also the department with the highest rebate.

Come on!

I'm being serious.

I think I can learn something there.

Can you

talk to the HR Department for me?

I'm just the CEO's personal assistant,

and I'm in charge of Ansheng Plaza.

I'm afraid the hotel is out of my prerogative.

But you're not just the CEO's personal assistant.

You are also...

the CEO's wife.

Don't make things up!

I didn't.

Everyone who works in the hotel knows.

Someone saw you leave

the CEO's suite.

Everyone started gossiping

and I was caught in it.

We're good friends, aren't we?

No need to hide in front of me.

We have been through

a lot together, haven't we?

So?

Help me, please.

You are capable enough.

The superior also likes you.

Your application for an internal transfer

will be approved right away.

Wait...

Do you have common sense?

Everyone wants

a position in the Procurement Department.

And they all have a bigwig to support them.

If you won't help me, there's no way

I can land that position at all.

I know this isn't pleasant for you.

I can

turn to my boyfriend for help.

But I don't want him to think

that I need him for anything at all.

Otherwise, he won't

respect me

in the future.

What? Don't stare at me like that.

You don't want to be looked down on by your boyfriend.

Neither do I.

But we're different.

You don't even need to tell your boyfriend about this.

You just have to talk to the HR.

Everyone knows you're the CEO's girlfriend,

so they will

catch the hint right away.

Who doesn't want to get on their boss' good side?

And I don't think this will change

how your boyfriend views you at all.

Regardless if he finds out or not,

I refuse to play nepotism.

So you won't help me.

I'll quit, then.

You'll quit?

What else can I do?

I need a way out.

Look at me.

I hit a wall in my career. My friend isn't helping me.

I can only turn to

my man.

Stop this tantrum.

You know you shouldn't rely on men.

And you get to be the CEO's personal assistant

because you are Wang Ju'an girlfriend.

So you're doing well now.

I didn't ask him to play favorites.

Can you tell me then that he didn't offer you this job

because you're his girlfriend?

Stop it.

It's not like this at all.

Then?

Believe it or not.

I can't accept this gift. Take it back.

Fine, then.

Just so you know,

this gift has nothing to do

with the favor I'm asking.

If you won't help your friend out,

forget it.

Bye.

Don't just eat the mandarin.

Have some rice.

I don't have any appetite lately.

I just don't feel like eating.

But it's better than before.

Have some soup, then.

Come on.

Have more of this soup. It's nutritious.

Here.

Thanks.

Oh.

When is the next check-up?

Two days later.

Two days later?

Can you reschedule it? I'm busy that day.

It's okay. I can go alone.

I can't let you go alone.

I'll have Fan drive you there.

But who's going to man the book bar?

That bar is for you

to kill some time.

It's not profitable anyway.

We might as well close it down.

No.

If it's gone, what am I going to do?

Your priority now

is our baby.

What if the working

affects the baby's health?

And after the baby is born?

You'll be so occupied

that you won't have time for the book bar.

So I'll stay at home

and be your homemaker?

You don't want that?

I want you to cut down on your workload.

I'm not going to let you serve people coffee

with a big belly.

It's not like I'm doing a lot of things in the book bar anyway.

I just want to go out

instead of staying indoors all the time.

All right. You can manage the bar.

Just hire more people.

Don't worry about the finance.

If you don't want to stay at home,

you can go there.

But it's not an obligation.

All right?

Then I'll

be useless.

I don't want that.

How could you say that?

You'll be a mother soon.

And being a mother is an important

and daunting job.

Have more soup.

You want the ribs?

No, thanks.

Enough.

Okay.

Is it salty?

Yummy.

Have more.

Good shot.

Mrs. Shang, you're in a great mood today.

I don't understand Shang Chun at all.

Why would he pick a poor girl

over a rich beauty like you?

Mr. Wang Jr.,

you're not here to golf, are you?

I can let the previous thing slide.

But if you're here to drive a wedge

between Shang Chun and me,

it's not going to work.

Don't waste your energy.

As expected from you, Mrs. Shang.

You may respect boundaries,

but some might abuse your kindness.

You should stand your ground.

What are you trying to say?

I would hate

to see someone take advantage of you.

It's not fair.

You can stop the paparazzi

from releasing those photos.

But you can't stop

Mo Weiqing's tummy from getting bigger.

Hi.

Hello, Mr. Zhou.

It's me.

Hi.

Are you available today?

I asked you to help me

assess my resume.

You didn't

have to buy me the meal.

I can't let a lady foot the bill, can I?

Besides, you didn't eat much.

Should we grab a drink

somewhere near? It's on me.

Sure.

Will your book bar do?

It's not far from here.

You picked that on purpose, didn't you?

Tell me honestly.

Is my CV

truly okay

or did you say that to make me happy?

I think it's decent.

It's not bad.

It isn't a white lie.

In fact, I even think you're overqualified

to be an assistant.

Come on. Let's grab a drink.

What are you looking at?

It hurts?

Go. Run!

What's going on?

Fan, why are you standing there?

Leave here!

Oh?

You must be Mo Weiqing.

I am.

What's the matter?

Ms. Mo.

They trashed our bookstore.

This is a crime.

A crime?

Why don't you ask her what she did

before threatening me?

What did I do?

Tell me.

You know

what you did.

I'm

here to give you a warning.

Abort the illegitimate child

in your womb.

Or I...

I'm warning you now.

Hey!

You have violated Article 234

of the criminal law.

So I'm a criminal now?

What's the punishment?

Three years of imprisonment.

Just three?

I survived prison for seven years.

This is nothing.

Beat him up.

Stop fighting!

Go away!

Beat him up.

Don't touch me.

Fan!

Hit me.

I'll call the police now.

Give me your phone!

Take his phone!

Don't do this.

How could you do this?

Move aside!

Mo! Mo!

Are you all right?

It hurts.

I'll call an ambulance.

[Jiahui Health]

The doctor said you're all right.

The baby is fine, too.

Don't worry.

What's on your mind?

You're worried that those thugs might come back?

I already informed the police.

Besides, there are security cameras in the bar.

They can't get away with it.

I'm sorry to have dragged you into this.

I'm fine.

I'm not hurt.

I'll get you a glass of water.

Qing.

What took you so long?

There, there.

Why are you here all alone?

Where are the doctor and the nurse?

Doctor!

The doctor is gone.

The doctor said

that Miss Mo

and her baby are fine.

However, Miss Mo has low blood sugar,

so she needs to rest more at home.

You are...

A regular from the book bar.

He sent me

to the hospital.

Thank you.

Miss Mo needs to be

by her family's side now.

As the baby's father,

please keep her company.

Don't let any harm come her way.

Who are you?

I'm Zhou Yuanshan,

an attorney.

I have informed the police.

Those thugs look like repeat offenders,

so they will not rat out their hirer

straight away.

But I'm sure you know

who did this

today.

This is my personal affair.

You don't need to be bothered by it.

Thanks, Mr. Zhou.

Fortunately, you were there.

I shall take my leave, then.

Rest well.

Okay.

Call me if you need anything. I'm an attorney, you know.

Okay.

Bye.

See you.

You told him about us?

I didn't.

But those thugs made a scene in the book bar

and told me to get rid of the illegitimate child.

It's obvious, isn't it?

Ai Lin did this.

How could she?

She wants to kill our baby.

Do you want me to abort the child, too?

No way.

Don't overthink.

What if Ai Lin...

No.

Enough is enough.

I will break up with her.

Qing.

We'll get married

and give the baby a proper family.

No one can pick on you ever again.

Qing.

Trust me.

I won't let this happen to you again.

What brought you here?

I finished my golf session,

so I came to check

if you're still sick.

Sick?

What do you mean?

You're not sick?

Why did you go to the hospital, then?

You know very well

why I was at the hospital.

Oh?

Defending the girl now?

What?

You want to slap me?

For the record,

I told them to give her a warning.

I didn't ask them to trash the place

or hit someone.

You know what?

Ask her to give birth to the baby.

I'll raise the child.

Spare me your sarcasm.

I know you wouldn't do it.

So you knew I wouldn't do it.

I told you in the restaurant last time

to settle this discreetly.

What did you do?

You have a lot of assets now?

You want to hand them out?

Remember what you said

about Wang Siwei?

Do you want that baby to end up

like him?

Is that so?

The cat is out of the bag.

Let's be candid.

I don't care if you fake our relationship.

But you hang out with that woman like a real couple

and even made her

pregnant.

Have you thought about my feelings?

Want me to fight against a poor girl like her

for the same man?

Why should I stoop to her level?

And do you even deserve that?

Your look, your competence, and your family background,

none of them match mine.

I gave you the money

to acquire Ansheng.

But you

botched everything.

Can you even do anything right?

Are you done talking?

I'm not.

Yelling at me?

Have you considered the consequences?

The toxic flooring...

Will you stop bringing that up?

During the financial crisis of 2008,

your family begged my family to bail you out.

Your dad and your brother

were on their knees.

Fine.

I won't bring up the past.

Let's talk about A13.

What is there to talk about?

I told you to steer

out of my business.

Come on.

You're dwelling on this.

That baby isn't mine.

The thugs you sent didn't tell you?

There was another guy in the book bar, Zhou Yuanshan.

He's her boyfriend.

Boyfriend?

Yes.

I'm mad at you

because you don't trust me.

I have done everything

you told me to do.

Besides,

we're getting married soon.

Don't be so sure.

Either she aborts the baby

or you take a paternity test with the baby.

Otherwise, the wedding

will not happen.

♪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♪