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[The Outsider]

[Episode 21]

Qing,

how long are newborns?

How "long"?

About this long,

maybe.

What's all this stuff you bought?

Many of them are duplicates.

Listen.

Don't buy any more.

There's not enough space to put them.

Don't worry.

Once we move into the big villa,

you can put in as much stuff as you want.

Hearing that

feels unreal.

If I say it'll happen, then it'll happen.

We just have to wait a little longer.

Jiake

has a big project

that involves the Lam Group.

It's going to take a while to sort it out.

Three months.

Three months at most.

When I get my hands on the land I need,

I won't need them anymore.

Actually…

It's okay if you don't break up with that Ai Lin.

I promised you.

I won't go back on it.

Really?

Let me show you something good.

[Personal Information] My resume.

What do you think?

Why did you create a resume?

Mr. Zhou said

I could get a part-time job

at his firm.

Look at this.

Isn't it nice?

[Professional Certifications]

As if I would let my lover

get a part-time job.

What's the big deal?

I don't actually plan on going.

I just want to send my resume over

and see if I qualify.

I just want to know I matter.

Staying home all day

makes me feel useless.

Is Mr. Zhou the guy

who sent you to the hospital?

Is he a regular at the book bar?

Do all lawyers have that much free time?

He doesn't really go there as often.

I think he has ulterior motives.

Why are you so narrow-minded?

The book bar is closing down.

There's nowhere for us to go now.

Happy?

All right, all right.

Is there anything you want to eat?

No. I don't have an appetite.

I'll make you something appetizing.

You?

As if.

Wait here.

Are you really going to cook?

What can you make?

I'll make anything you want to eat.

No way. I bet you're going to have the helper make it.

Did you see the group chat?

What's up?

Look at this. Every single day.

So many things to do.

Mr. Zhou.

Mr. Zhou.

Ms. Cong. Mr. Zhao.

Here to give another lesson?

No.

I'm no longer in charge of legal matters at Ansheng.

I just finished the handover.

Have you been promoted to partner?

Ms. Cong. Mr. Zhao.

I no longer work for LK.

If there's nothing else,

I'll be taking my leave.

Goodbye.

Did he jump ship?

If he did, he wouldn't be so gloomy.

That means he was sacked?

Make the arrangements for this afternoon's meeting.

Yes, Mr. Shang.

Qing.

Go get busy.

Why are you here?

Look.

I deleted it.

[Zhou Yuanshan, delete contact]

[Add to blacklist]

Happy now?

If you don't like me hanging out with him,

you could've just told me.

Why did you make him lose his job?

Why are you so upset?

Do you care about him that much?

Yes, I don't like him.

He keeps going to the book bar,

and he even wants you to work at his firm.

He's clearly interested in you.

You can't say that.

He helped us too.

If he hadn't taken me to the hospital,

we would've lost our baby.

Just that alone

is enough reason not to do this.

That's repaying kindness with evil.

I know.

I only gave him a warning

so that he won't bother you again.

If he's smart,

I'll leave him alone from now on.

That's enough, Qing.

He's a lawyer.

It's easy for him to find a job.

Besides, I only did this

because I care about you.

Don't be mad.

Let's get something to eat.

Come on. Don't be upset anymore.

Come on. Let's get some food.

Sure you're not going to eat anything?

You enjoy yourself.

It's good.

It's true.

You are just like him.

You're so much like your father.

Back then, he hardly ate anything

at lunch either.

Just a cup of coffee to refresh himself.

Mr. Xu, you're a veteran of this company.

You've helped my father a lot.

I had no choice

but to ask for your help this time.

Not at all.

It's an honor

for you to ask me to do this.

I'm grateful.

Don't worry.

I will do my best

in any way I can

when it comes to work.

Right now, I think the bid for Site A13

is our top priority.

The success of the bid

will have a bearing on the future plans

of the entire Ansheng Group.

Ms. Zhang is very concerned about this too.

I've been abroad for so many years.

I don't know much about land bidding in China.

I'll need to do my homework.

That's a simple matter.

When it comes to policies,

veterans like myself

are all too familiar with them.

I believe our main problem now

is Jiake.

That's the part I can't quite figure out.

Ansheng wants A13

because we can merge it

with our hotel

to create a large-scale travel, leisure, and recreation area

and develop a whole new industrial supply chain.

But why does Jiake

want this piece of land,

and why are they so determined to get it?

It's obvious, isn't it?

Shang Chun's plan

to acquire Ansheng Plaza failed.

Given his character, do you think he would take it so easily?

It's like a game of chess.

He has to get back at you.

Is that all?

Of course,

that's not the only reason.

I'm not sure what exactly

Jiake is working on right now,

but I think their current development focus

seems to be on retirement apartments.

Think about it.

A13 has mountains and rivers,

which is in line with Jiake's current

back-to-nature concept.

Moreover,

we spent quite a lot

on upgrading

the roads, facilities, landscaping, and greening

around the hotel

when it was built.

That means

not only do they have their sights set on the plot of land we want,

but they even want to take advantage

of the facilities we built for their own purposes.

Correct.

Having dealt with Shang Chun all these years,

I know his character like the back of my hand.

His acquisition plan fell through.

He will not let it go easily.

He

is someone who thinks just he is losing

just because he didn't gain an advantage.

He needs to find the equilibrium.

Since he is targeting Ansheng,

we cannot lose this battle.

Of course.

The chairwoman shares the thought.

Mr. Wang.

Here for a business meeting?

Is my brother here?

He's having lunch with Mr. Xu.

(Since when did he get so close)

(to Zhang Yanan's people?)

I guess I'll have to say hello.

That reminds me, Mr. Wang,

I heard Siwei

has been with Shang Chun lately.

Your little brother

is not quite reliable.

That's all in the past.

They don't interact much now.

Is that so?

That would be for the best.

But I heard

that Shang Chun paid off

Siwei's gambling debts.

I can't believe he gambled away so much money.

The boy

has no sense of the gravity of things.

One usually learns

only when one has been taught a lesson.

That's true.

I know

a lot of people think

that they can get something out of it

by driving a wedge between us.

Mr. Xu,

you've been with the company for many years.

You should know

that my father has always taught us siblings

to stand united.

I left for France back then

to avoid rivalry

and give Siwei more space.

Now, I returned

because Ansheng needed me.

Siwei and I have our differences

when it comes to certain matters.

That is normal.

It doesn't affect

our relationship in the slightest.

That's right.

One more thing.

I

hate it

when people try to praise one by putting down another.

Do you understand?

I understand what you mean, Mr. Wang.

You are criticizing me.

I'm sorry.

What I said

was inappropriate.

I apologize.

You're only trying to not make the young ones look bad.

I was too harsh with my words.

Let us have a toast with water in place of wine.

Here.

To pleasant cooperation.

Yes.

[Shop Transfer]

♪When you pass by♪

♪The clouds remain still, and the wind holds its breath♪

♪My mind is somehow stirred♪

♪I appear indifferent♪

♪But I can't hide my burning desire♪

♪Unspoken♪

♪But we all know it♪

♪We're not good at revealing our true selves♪

♪The deeper the love, the plainer the words♪

Drink this when you're feeling down.

It'll make you feel better.

Thanks.

♪Whenever I miss you♪

Why were you at the book bar?

♪My true self is laid bare♪

I found out you blocked me.

I was worried

that something had happened to you,

so I went to the book bar to see if you'd be there.

♪We could never confess our feelings♪

I'm sorry.

I made you lose your job.

♪The anxiety makes way as I pretend to be calm♪

It's all right.

I'm a senior lawyer.

I've worked in a law firm for many years.

It's not difficult for me

to find another job.

You, on the other hand…

I think Mr. Shang misunderstood us.

♪Unwilling to hand over myself to you♪

Did he

do anything to you?

No.

He's been good to me.

He even proposed.

Really?

That's great.

You should be happy.

But why aren't you?

What is there to be happy about?

I'll still be a mistress.

Do you think

Mr. Shang really cares about you?

He is just as insecure

as I am.

He is always on guard,

always thinking that people around him

will harm him and use him.

That's why he is willing to be

with a silly girl like me who doesn't know anything.

You may not believe this,

but I'm not jealous of Ai Lin at all

because I know

that there's no love between them.

But…

When he told me

he wanted to marry me,

I couldn't feel much love from him either.

Am I thinking too much?

No.

I think your concerns are valid.

But this might be

too sudden

for you.

You're not ready yet.

My advice is

you should put these thoughts aside first.

Leave everything to time.

Getting married is a joyous occasion.

Be happy.

My sincere congratulations.

Thank you.

I thought you'd hold a grudge against him

for making you lose your job.

I wouldn't go that far.

I think this is all

for the best.

In light of the current planning for the entire area,

the scenario you mentioned

is very likely to happen.

In view of the local meteorological conditions,

Site A13 will be in the downwind position for most of the time.

I'm afraid the impact will be significant.

It's all just speculation at this point.

This must be kept confidential.

Not a word of this leaves the room.

Understood.

Mr. Wang, the document.

All right.

Your lunch.

I have an appointment with the design institute.

I'm out of time.

Follow up on the budget.

Yes.

Tianyu.

(Mr. Wang.)

(The proposal you submitted is very good.)

(If Ansheng wins the bid,)

(we will cooperate with you)

(to complete all the supporting infrastructure.)

Well? Do we have a chance?

The planning lies with us, but the outcome is determined by Heaven.

Mr. Wang, the car is ready.

All right.

Don't worry.

I'm off.

(Why do I have to come to the auction with you?)

Isn't Uncle Xu supposed to do this?

I don't like him telling me what to do.

So that's why you brought me along.

I thought you wanted us brothers

to fight side by side.

Fight side by side?

Can I trust you?

Action speaks louder than words.

You need to try it.

That's true.

I'll ask you this.

How much are you going to pay for this plot of land?

Four billion.

Four billion?

You actually told me.

It's true.

This is the maximum the chairwoman gave.

Old friend.

You're early.

You're not late.

You came in person.

It seems you're determined to get it.

Likewise.

See you at the auction.

Wang Siwei.

I drank too much yesterday. My head hurts…

Why are you here too?

Come with me.

Why have you been hiding from me?

I haven't.

I've been busy.

So busy that you can't take a phone call?

There have been a lot of meetings at Ansheng lately.

I can't answer your calls during the meetings.

Well…

After the meetings were over, I forgot.

It's one thing to forget my calls,

but it's another

to forget you owe me money.

I… I didn't forget that.

I've been trying to come up with the money.

When are you paying me back?

If my memory serves me right,

the final deadline should be this month.

Chun, I'll ask you out later

and we can talk about this in private.

I'm busy with the auction today.

How about this?

I'll give you a chance.

I can delay

the repayment date.

But you need to do something for me.

What… What do you want me to do?

I need to know

Ansheng's maximum budget for this auction.

Chun,

don't… don't do this to me.

You… You know this is a trade secret.

Don't forget

that you used

Ansheng's shares as a guarantee.

If you can't pay up…

Tell me.

I have no time to waste with you.

4.5 billion?

Ansheng can still fork out 4.5 billion

after all the construction and renovations?

A dead camel is still bigger than a horse.

Once the auction is over,

the budgets of the companies

will more or less leak out.

If I find out that you deceived me…

I… I can't fool you, Chun.

It's not 4.5 billion.

I was kidding.

I heard it from Zhang Yanan herself.

Four billion.

Ansheng cannot afford a penny more.

[Auction of State-owned Construction Land Use Rights]

We have now

come to today's bidding session.

(The starting price for Site A13 is)

(2.3 billion.)

(The minimum raise is 50 million.)

(There is a reserve price for this auction.)

(You may begin bidding.)

2.35 billion

from gentleman No. 18.

2.4 billion from No. 25.

2.45 billion.

2.5 billion from gentleman No. 51.

2.5 billion.

The current bid

is 2.5 billion.

2.5 billion.

Going once.

2.5 billion, going twice.

No. 38.

2.55 billion.

2.6 billion.

2.65 billion.

2.7 billion.

Lady No. 77, 2.7 billion.

The No. 77 lady

has raised the bid

to 2.7 billion.

2.7 billion, going once.

2.7 billion, going twice.

2.75 billion

from gentleman No. 38.

Okay.

2.8 billion.

Lady No. 8 has increased the bid

to 2.8 billion.

One billion.

(Gentleman No. 66 has raised the bid by one billion.)

(The current bid has been raised)

(to 2.9 billion.)

Gentleman No. 88.

2.95 billion.

Two billion.

(Gentleman No. 66)

(has raised the bid by two billion in one go.)

The current bid has been raised

to 3.15 billion.

All right.

3.2 billion from gentleman No. 88.

Three billion.

Gentleman No. 66

has raised the bid by three billion.

The current bid has come

to 3.5 billion.

All right. 3.5 billion, going once.

3.5 billion, going twice.

Five billion.

Gentleman No. 88

has increased the bid by five billion.

The current bid has been increased

to four billion.

Yes. Four billion.

The minimum raise

will be adjusted.

20 million.

The current bid is four billion.

Do I hear

4.02 billion?

(Four billion.)

(Going once.)

Four billion.

Going twice.

Four billion.

Going thrice.

Sold.

(Congratulations, gentleman No. 88.)

Congratulations, Mr. Shang.

Mr. Wang.

The chairwoman wants to see you.

All right. Got it.

What do you want to say?

You don't seem upset

that you didn't win A13.

There's something that matters more than acquiring the land.

For instance,

giving someone a taste of their own medicine.

What did you do?

Nothing.

Even if someone gets what's coming to them,

it's their own doing.

I'm going to see the chairwoman.

Mr. Wang.

Mr. Wang.

Ms. Zhang,

about today's bidding…

What happened today was not your fault.

I didn't expect Shang Chun

to raise the bid to four billion.

But

he was so sure.

He raised the bid

to our maximum in one go.

That's not a coincidence, is it?

Why was Wang Siwei at the auction?

Did he also know the bid price

we agreed on?

Yes.

I told him.

Four billion?

You actually told me.

I need your help.

What?

Tell Shang Chun that number.

What do you mean?

You don't need to know.

Just do as I say.

Why?

You know his relationship with Shang Chun.

I did it because I wanted Shang Chun

to know our budget.

Wang Ju'an,

don't you know how important that land is to me?

Of course, I do.

It's equally important to Ansheng.

That's why I inspected the site with a team myself,

and I discovered some issues.

What issues?

The wastewater treatment plant in the area

is nearing its maximum capacity.

If a new commercial facility is built,

the government will have to build another wastewater treatment plant

to meet the demand.

A wastewater treatment plant is not the same as a landfill.

It can't be too far from residential areas,

and the only suitable empty lot around

is less than two kilometers from A13.

I can't be sure of the exact location, of course.

That said, no matter what,

it's too risky to pay a high price

for this piece of land.

There were so many problems with that land?

Why didn't you tell me about this sooner?

It's just my speculation.

There's not enough evidence.

If we had to examine the land on a large scale,

we wouldn't have been able to keep it secret.

Neither would we have been able

to get Shang Chun to buy the land at the highest price.

Even without the wastewater treatment plant,

he wouldn't be making much on the land after paying four billion for it,

and if they did build a wastewater treatment plant…

Wang Ju'an,

you have changed.

You can go.

(Congratulations, gentleman No. 88.)

Look at Wang Ju'an's face.

Shouldn't you

be congratulating me right now?

The mainland has tightened its policies over the past two years.

Are you sure you want to invest so much?

You're not optimistic about this project?

I just think

you've got your priorities wrong.

Remember.

More than defeating Wang Ju'an,

making money for Jiake and the Lam Group

is the most important thing.

Don't get your priorities mixed up.

I've got a bit too much on my shoulders.

I don't think I can handle it.

What do you mean?

I think you're right.

I can't guarantee

a good return on this project.

So I think

it's better not to drag the Lam Group down.

The bank has agreed

to double my loan.

You're planning on taking this land for yourself

and kicking the Lam Group out.

I just don't want the Lam Group

to take such a big risk.

That's what you claim.

If you're going back

on the partnership,

then you're calling off

the marriage alliance too.

Mr. Shang. Ms. Lin.

Sorry to interrupt.

Mr. Shang,

please take a look at this.

[Qinghe Street Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Site Confirmation Notice]

From the map,

it looks like it's within two kilometers

of A13.

Is this a sudden change of plan?

Yes, it was just announced on the planning bureau's website.

Will this affect us?

We're building an upscale retirement community.

Our main selling point is a beautiful environment

and fresh air.

You think people are going to pay tens of thousands a month

to smell the gutters?

We haven't made the payment yet,

maybe…

Is this your first day in the business?

You think you can forfeit your bid on state-owned land?

If you do that,

you can forget about staying in business.

Don't be anxious.

Even if the upscale community is a no-go,

you can still build ordinary homes.

As long as they're sold cheaply,

it doesn't matter even if they build ten wastewater treatment plants.

But the land

won't be worth four billion anymore.

Would the bank

still lend you that much money?

Okay. Got it.

What will you do now?

Don't tell your father

what happened.

Were you planning

on calling off the engagement?

Of course not.

I'm not so foolish

as to let go of such a wonderful wife.

So the wedding is still on.

Do you remember

my terms?

Have her abort the child

or get a paternity test.

I will not marry you

otherwise.

Of course.

I will take care of everything.

Let me remind you.

With your current situation,

even if my father agrees to continue working with you,

the terms will be renegotiated.

As long as the Lam Group gives me their support,

I will not let you lose out.

Let's eat.

You're back.

Didn't you say you weren't coming home tonight?

Why aren't you celebrating with the others?

What's the matter?

Are you tired?

What are you doing?

I'm talking to you.

What…

What's the matter?

Wang Ju'an…

You rascal!

What happened?

Get me water.

Do you know how much Wang Ju'an

cost me?

How much?

Four billion!

Seriously?

Wang Siwei too.

I won't forgive those brothers!

Don't worry. I won't fall so easily.

I'll make them pay me back double!

I believe you.

I know you will.

Calm down.

Qing,

you meant it when you said you'd support me, right?

Of course.

Then, listen to me.

Abort the baby.

I need the Lams' funding.

I can't fall out with them.

No… I said

that you don't have to break up with Ai Lin.

But we agreed to keep the baby…

We're still young.

We can have another baby whenever we want.

I can already hear the baby's heartbeat.

But as long as the baby lives,

the Lams will not fund me!

If the baby doesn't die, I will!

So you're trading our baby for money?

Is the baby more important than me?

Not a chance! I refuse.

I'm the one supporting your expenses,

and you're rejecting my request?

I… I'll leave, then.

What are you doing? What…

Where are you going?

To your parents?

I'll go to Cong Rong.

Is she going to raise your kid?

I'll raise my kid myself.

I can work.

I can earn money.

I'll raise my kid myself. You don't need to bother.

You're going to work?

You're going to that Zhou guy, aren't you?

You're insane.

What are you doing? Give me back my phone!

Give it back!

Give it back! Why did you take my phone?

Is this Zhou's number?

Give me the phone.

Give it…

Stay there.

[Zhou]

Hello? Miss Mo?

Zhou Yuanshan.

That's me. May I know who is talking?

How dare you lie to me!

You're crazy! Don't touch me!

You know…

Don't touch me!

Answer me!

Have you been seeing that man?

Have you already betrayed me long ago?

Is the baby mine?

Is it? Answer me!

The baby's mine! It's none of your concern!

I knew it.

You've been lying to me the entire time!

Die!

♪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♪