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(My Boss)

(Episode 5: It looks like she is a bit useful.)

(Yes, just a bit.)

500 yuan?

Don't you think it's too little too?

No. I mean you're selling your body.

- But you haven't even hired her yet. - Lower your voice.

Can you keep it down?

Should I get you a megaphone?

The most important thing is that you need to keep this a secret for me.

You're my best friend. I only told you.

What if this gets out?

I'll be socially dead.

How am I supposed to stay at Junheng?

The most painful thing is

I can't remember anything.

I mean how could I not remember anything?

And I can't ask her this.

Don't laugh.

I'm telling you, Qian.

Seriously.

I'm warning you.

Before I make any progress with Cheng Xi,

you should be nicer to Cheng Yao.

At this critical moment, don't give me any more trouble.

It's a good time to cleanse your bad reputation in the industry too.

No.

If I show favoritism to Cheng Yao, it really shows I look down on women.

True respect is to treat everyone equally

- and let her speak with her abilities. - All right. Whatever.

Everything you said is right.

How is your friend's progress?

What does it have to do with you?

I'm just caring about you.

So, who did you invite?

Before your insomnia gets cured,

you can't have her gone?

- You... - Don't make that face anymore.

Besides me, do you have any other friends? Come on. Tell me.

Okay.

Let me take a look at my WeChat Moments.

I wonder how many of those wanting to know

Wu Jun's embarrassing stories are there.

We're in this situation, and you're still posting on WeChat Moments?

Posting on WeChat Moments?

- Wu Jun, 500 yuan. - Don't post on WeChat Moments.

- Don't pull me. - Don't tap it.

Be careful. I may accidentally tap it.

No way!

Tan Ying.

Do these two bosses of us have any special quirks?

I'm used to it. They love and hate each other at the same time.

It's their daily routine.

Do you know about Lawyer Qian's

secrets or hobbies?

Why? Do you want to gossip about them?

Are you sure you want to gossip about the boss? It's dangerous.

(I should seek wealth through risk.)

(I can't keep being manipulated by him.)

(His behavior is too suspicious.)

(If I can investigate him and get a hold of his embarrassing things,)

(I can get out of his control earlier, right?)

It's been half an hour.

Could it be constipation?

(Your remedy isn't working.)

(I've been sitting on the toilet for half an hour already)

(and still no sign of sleep.)

(Maybe you should stay longer.)

(Are you playing with me?)

(Oh my.)

(It's 40 minutes already.)

(It's almost pickled.)

(It must be that he's usually too hot-tempered.)

(It turns out that even the seemingly all-powerful boss)

(has his own difficulties.)

(Come on, keep it up.)

What's the situation in this restroom?

Do you like it?

I saw you stayed in there for a while.

So, I got you a fluffy toilet seat cushion.

It should be more comfortable.

How about that? I'm very considerate, right?

Then, tell me what "Come on, keep it up" means.

These are the imported pills I asked someone to buy from abroad.

It's useful for constipation.

Constipation?

Boss. You don't have to feel embarrassed about this matter.

You work so hard all the time,

plus your sleep is irregular.

So having constipation occasionally is normal.

Food and supplements will help.

The price is 125 yuan.

Well, you're so idle. Let's start working overtime this week.

And this one,

not counted as repayment of debt.

(I don't believe it.)

(You caught me last time.)

(This time, I'll catch you too.)

(I want to see what other secrets you have.)

(It's so late)

(and it doesn't look like his outfit is for working in the office.)

(He looks hurried.)

(It looks like something's really up.)

No.

No way.

Oh my gosh.

I won't be discovered, right?

I'm exhausted.

Boss. What a coincidence.

What are you doing?

I'm jogging. And you?

Jogging in pajamas at night?

Who said I can't?

After all, exercise is life. I can't sleep.

So, I came down to run a few laps.

All right. Then, I'll keep running for 10 km. Let's go together.

No need.

I've already reached my exercise quota.

You go ahead, boss. Be safe.

You should stop these behaviors immediately tomorrow.

What behaviors?

Decorating the toilet, stalking, and snooping into my privacy.

You make me sound like a pervert.

These are all my most sincere concerns.

I don't need them.

Cheng Yao. No matter how long you can stay at Junheng,

you are still Junheng's lawyer for now.

Although your time isn't worth as much money as mine,

it isn't worthless either.

Don't waste it on these things.

Boss, well...

I'm doing this just to make you happy.

After you're happy, maybe I can get involved in a case.

I've finished reviewing the case files.

I've also collected all the information.

I really want to do something more valuable.

I'm going back, boss.

Meet the client at two o'clock tomorrow afternoon.

I can participate in the case now?

It's better than seeing you wandering around in front of me.

Thank you, boss. I'll definitely work hard.

Boss, if you have any work, you can go back to the office first.

When the client arrives, I'll notify you.

No need. I never wait for people.

If she's late once, she won't have a chance to work with me again.

You haven't been to a good law firm before.

You're used to pampering clients.

From now on, try to change those bad habits

you've picked up from other law firms.

Lawyer Qian, your client is here.

Hi. Sorry for the delay. There was some traffic.

This is my assistant, Cheng Yao.

She has already signed the NDA

and will be working on this case with us.

Please sit.

Okay.

(Bai Xing Meng?)

That's Li Yan.

This is all the information we have collected. You two can take a look.

Based on the materials and the recordings you provided,

there are still a few details we need to confirm with you.

After your ex-husband, Xu Jun, returned to China,

he founded Tuantuan Online on March 18, 2019.

But, you two didn't register your marriage

at the Civil Affairs Department until April 5, 2019, right?

That's right.

So, Tuantuan Online belongs to Xu Jun as property before marriage.

Wait a minute.

We two got married on March 2, 2019 in Las Vegas, USA.

For us who register our marriage overseas,

does it have any effect domestically?

I have evidence.

We recorded the wedding day on video.

If you want the marriage status registered abroad to be effective in China,

it must first be notarized by a notary public,

then certified by the Secretary of State,

and finally sent to the Chinese Embassy in the US for authentication.

You just registered your marriage in Las Vegas.

Even if you held a wedding,

it won't be effective domestically without the authentication process.

Why is it so complicated?

People like Xu Jun, who have lived in the US for more than 10 years,

must know this, right?

Yes.

So, I was calculated after all.

Before he and I knew each other,

he had no connections in the entertainment industry.

After we got married, Tuantuan Online was

the crystallization of our love in my heart.

I really hope this company

can be well-established in the entertainment industry.

So, I used my resources

to pull in a lot of investments and also promote many projects.

You know that, right?

Aren't the sales of film and television rights for adapting those novels

all based on my connections?

I ran around from one company to another and talked to each one.

Now, you're telling me

it has nothing to do with me?

Miss Bai. Do I need to remind you that I get paid by the hour?

It's okay.

We will pay for your time.

That's how it is.

Money has a price.

But, my time is priceless.

Even if you get everyone's sympathy, it won't change any facts.

So now, I need you to focus on the case and extract useful information,

so we can have ideas to trace his hidden assets.

Good.

You're right.

Miss Bai, don't worry.

Lawyer Qian is a very professional lawyer.

He will definitely help you get back the rights you deserve.

What I care about has never been these material things.

Although you have encountered some bad things,

I believe your fans are all supporting you from behind.

Your plays are getting more and more popular.

Those who have wronged you will all regret it.

Have you seen my drama?

I watch Ling Yao Strategy every week.

You act really well.

Thank you, Lawyer Cheng.

Then, we'll see each other next time.

Goodbye.

(Qian Heng)

Boss.

Just now, Bai Xing Meng was so sad

but we were still talking about your hourly fee.

Isn't that a bit insensitive?

If being sensitive is useful, what do we need lawyers for?

But, her personality is really good.

After what you've done, she didn't terminate your contract.

Instead, she wants to cooperate with you long-term.

Remember this. When you become irreplaceable in a certain field,

and your professional skills are unparalleled,

even if your attitude is bad,

others will have to adapt to you.

That makes sense.

But this time, it was just a lucky coincidence.

Your sharp tongue just saved her from self-destructing.

I saved her?

You made her stop drowning in her feelings of failure and cheer up

to give us more case information.

I collect a contingency fee from her.

So the outcome of the case directly affects my income.

I only care about my money

not whether she cheers up or not.

Got it?

May I know what the ratio is?

Sorry, I asked too much.

(I haven't got a clue about Bai Xing Meng's case.)

(What should I do?)

My good boss.

You've come home after work.

Don't ask me those stupid questions.

How do you know?

I wish you could be more clear

that we are just co-renting.

Outside working hours, don't bring up your work issues to me.

But I really don't know what to do with this case.

Can you help me out and give me some guidance?

Who is the boss here?

- You. - Then, shut up.

Take away all these annoying things.

I bought these to decorate the house.

Our rental house is too boring.

In this unit, having one annoying thing, you, is enough.

What song are you humming?

You didn't say I can't hum when cooking.

Hum it again.

Come on. Hum it.

Hum while you're cooking.

You hum pretty well.

Okay, turn off the fire first.

Wait for half an hour. After I finish the material, you can hum again.

So, make sure the dish

and the song are exactly the same.

But, I have to hurry and finish cooking

so I can review the Administration for Market Regulation's documents.

After half an hour, you won't get anything important.

Why do you always put me down?

For today's bill, you have paid double. That's it. No discussion.

Who made you the boss?

You may start now.

(What? It's exploitation.)

(Too bad.)

(I didn't manage to sleep until daybreak.)

(Chef Cheng's Gold Preserved Egg and Lean Pork Congee)

(for 25 yuan, already deducted.)

(Classic Cheng's Cuisine, Lotus Moonlit Night for 68 yuan,)

(already deducted.)

(Specialty Dish, Chicken and Matsutake Mushroom Baked in a Clay Pot)

(for 128 yuan, already deducted.)

Cheng Yao.

Cheng Yao.

Come out.

Boss. Do you know

waking up the employees at 3 am is against labor laws.

I know.

You...

Do you have a problem with me?

You can ask those stupid questions now.

Really?

Boss, I know you are a kind boss who is willing to help others.

You have already wasted 10 seconds.

I want ideas to trace Xu Jun's hidden assets.

What I mean is

I don't know how to investigate Xu Jun's hidden assets.

What do you know about Xu Jun's planned listed company, Tuantuan Online?

I took a look.

Tuantuan Online hasn't had any unusual changes

since Xu Jun got his marriage certificate in China.

Did you even check properly?

If Chinese Internet companies want to list overseas,

they usually use the VIE model.

What is VIE?

Variable Interest Entities, as translated directly from English.

It is called agreement control in our country.

It means that listed entities registered overseas

are separated from domestic business operating entities.

Overseas listed entities

control domestic business entities through agreements.

The business entities are the VIEs of the listed entities.

Boss. Wait for me. I'm going to get my notepad.

Let's get started, boss.

But boss, isn't this VIE structure something

that lawyers involved in company listings and M&A need to learn?

Do we need to learn it too?

What do you think a family lawyer really does?

Just mediating marital disputes and investigating infidelity?

A top-notch family lawyer needs to be proficient in family law

as well as securities law,

corporate law, and laws related to taxation.

Only in this way can you provide differentiated services

that others can't replace for your clients

to expand your service market

so that, like me,

even if you have a bad temper, others have to pay the bill.

(You are quite aware of yourself, huh?)

So, do you know

why Xu Jun chose to go public abroad instead of domestically?

I know this.

If Tuantuan Online wants to go public in China,

they must meet the requirements in terms of revenue scale and profit.

However, Internet companies usually have losses in the early stages.

Moreover, the domestic listing review process is very long,

so many companies will list overseas.

Looks like you can still be saved.

But, boss, then what?

Does the VIE structure have any effect on Xu Jun and Tuantuan Online?

I have pointed out the direction to you.

Can you look it up yourself? Stop thinking of being a freeloader.

All right, I've said so much to you. I'm thirsty.

I'm getting water for you, boss.

Do you want to eat fruit?

Who eats fruit at three in the morning?

Eating fruit can pay off the debt, right?

I'm getting some water.

Do you like it?

Let me tell you. Don't underestimate it.

This little thing has a pretty impressive name.

It's called Wei Zhen Tian.

It's so small, but the name is quite domineering.

I know, right? At that time, I thought the name Wei Zhen Tian...

I think it would be a good companion for you

when you live alone,

so you won't be lonely.

I do like pets

but it looks quite expensive. I can't accept it.

It's not an issue at all.

The owner went abroad, so he asked for adoption. It's free.

- Really? - Really. I can give you his contact.

You can ask him yourself.

It's okay.

Thank you. I really like it.

Wei Zhen Tian.

From now on, I have you to accompany me.

You have me as well.

Cheng Xi, I have one more thing to do today.

I just want to ask for some details.

Last time,

we drank and had a meal together, right?

And then...

What now?

Wu, hurry! Come back to the office quickly.

I'm busy.

I have something important to tell you.

I also have something important.

Okay, you don't want to come back, huh?

Then, I'll ask Miss Wang to come to the firm for some tea.

Okay, fine.

I'll be back soon.

Is there something urgent?

Hurry back.

Don't let people wait too long.

It's Qian Heng.

I didn't say it wasn't Qian Heng.

He said there was something urgent to settle at the firm. He...

Lawyer Cheng.

Hui?

Last time, about my son...

Wait for me a bit, okay?

Sorry. That client of mine came to find me.

Aren't you in a hurry?

Fine, then. You guys go ahead.

I'll come back in two days.

- Thank you for your dog. - You're welcome.

Goodbye.

- Bye. - Okay.

- Hui. Come in. - Lawyer Cheng.

I came early without saying hello.

It's fine. Sit down.

About my son's case,

please help me take a look.

What happened? Why did you make me come back in such a hurry?

Wu. I have a good news to tell you. I fell asleep yesterday.

Congratulations.

Qian, I need to remind you.

I'm just your business partner, not your pillow buddy.

You don't have to be so excited

and tell me about you sleeping in such a hurry.

Okay. You should go ahead.

Boss.

I found a breakthrough.

You go first.

She just came in. Why are you making her leave?

I'm talking about you.

Is there something I shouldn't know?

All right, you two talk first.

Go ahead.

Since there are access restrictions in the Internet industry,

there must be a wholly domestic company wholly owned by Tuantuan Online

that holds an Internet culture business license.

The licensed company has signed a comprehensive

technical support agreement to control with the foreign-funded company,

thereby making it possible for the VIE to be listed overseas.

Novel business is one of the

main businesses of Tuantuan Online at present.

It is also a business favored by overseas investors.

It can almost be determined this licensed company

will greatly contribute to the overseas listing.

Besides,

the novel business was conducted during their marriage.

This company that got the license

was definitely established during their marriage.

It was one of the 15 companies.

Wait.

I'm not interested in your analysis process.

I just want to get a result.

Even if you researched for three days and three nights, it's no use.

The process is meaningless to the client.

I have already looked up the information and we can be sure that

this company is Tuantuan Technology Network Co., Ltd.,

a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tuantuan Online.

There must be something wrong with the company's losses.

At least, during their divorce,

their equity value was undervalued.

Your performance is acceptable today.

Thank you, boss. I will keep working hard.

You can leave now.

How about it, Qian?

Have I found a capable assistant?

She's somewhat useful.

Letting you, Lawyer Qian, feel that she's a bit useful

is already quite an achievement, all right?

Is she a little bit like Cheng Xi in the past?

If you can hire Cheng Xi,

we don't need to settle for this substitute.

You're a decent man, but what's wrong with your mouth?

Don't gossip too much.

Take care of yourself.

(I don't think the boss is as bad as I imagined.)

(He's actually quite nice.)

(My pupils dilated!)

(The boss transferred me to another case.)

(Cheng Yao and him handle the Bai Xing Meng's case.)

(The little girl is quite good.)

(She just entered Lawyer Qian's office.)

(Lawyer Qian kicked Lawyer Wu out right away.)

(It looks like you're on to something.)

We now have a direction for Xu Jun's hidden assets.

We can file the lawsuit anytime.

It's up to you when to do it.

Right now. Let's file the lawsuit immediately.

We still have two months before the statute of limitations expires,

but Xu Jun's company is now in the process of going public.

It's very likely that they will successfully list on NASDAQ

within the next month.

If you file the lawsuit now,

it will have a big negative impact on his business.

It could even affect the IPO.

If you are willing to wait, then one month later,

once Tuantuan Online is listed on NASDAQ,

and you file the lawsuit then,

you can multiply your gains.

I hope you can make the best decision for yourself

after fully understanding the situation.

I want to file the lawsuit now.

Okay.

After that, I'll have a video conference. Cheng Yao.

Next, you and Miss Bai can review the evidence list.

Miss Bai. If you have any questions,

you can communicate with Lawyer Cheng Yao.

- Goodbye. - No problem.

Miss Bai.

So now, we can start with the review.

Let's chat for a while.

Lawyer Cheng.

I don't have other intentions.

You're a girl, after all.

I believe you can understand my feelings better.

I know you are lawyers, and time is precious for you.

I'm willing to pay for the consultation fee.

But, right now,

I don't want to talk about cold legal matters.

I just want to chat a bit.

Although I'm a celebrity,

I can't talk to anyone about these private matters of mine,

especially those in our industry.

No one can make me open up.

Tell me then.

I'll keep it a secret.

Of course, I believe you.

It was five years ago.

My costume drama was released.

It was very well received.

That's when I started to become famous

and have fans.

It was at the celebration party of that drama

when I first met Xu Jun.

At that time, he was still an unknown advertiser.

I remember that drama was called "The Legend of the Golden House", right?

- Yes. - It was really hot at that time.

He felt the same way.

He said he was my fan.

Excuse me for a moment.

Hello.

You acted really well.

- Thank you. - My name is Xu Jun.

I'm your fan.

Hello.

At that time, his career had just started,

and he didn't have much money.

But, I still fell in love with him.

Happy birthday.

How is it?

For his sake, I violated the contract.

Within the contract period,

I secretly got married.

What followed was the company's revenge.

They even planned to stop engaging me in projects.

Right after that, I paid a huge breach of contract fee.

From then onward, my career plummeted.

I suffered a devastating blow to my career.

(Xing Meng, what's wrong with you?)

(Yesterday, you just finished the new drama's press conference.)

(Your pairing with the male lead hasn't been heated up yet.)

(And, your date with Xu Jun was photographed again.)

(Didn't I tell you to be careful?)

(If you keep doing this, we can't help you.)

I...

The photos of me and Xing Meng watching a movie, were they all posted?

I'm just asking if they were posted or not.

Can you make sure it will be on the top headline?

Okay, I got it.

How can he do this? He's crossed the line.

It's understandable.

At that time, Tuantuan Online was just starting out. They needed traffic.

Dating a female celebrity

was more effective than any advertisement.

Unfortunately, I understood it too late

that this was the real purpose of him dating and marrying me.

Miss Bai, please rest assured.

I will definitely help you fight for your rights.

Thank you, Lawyer Cheng.

Thank you for being patient and listening to me.

Cheng Xi. Why did you divorce your husband?

Weren't you two getting along well?

He cheated.

Wait. How could he do that?

It's just bad luck for me.

Let's not mention him anymore.

Yao Yao, what's up?

Nothing. I just miss you.

This weekend, shall we go to the amusement park?

No problem. You buy the tickets and I'll go.

I'll buy the tickets.

Why aren't you off work yet?

I'm still looking up information.

Oh, right, boss.

I've already talked to Bai Xing Meng.

Her decision is to file the lawsuit right away.

Tomorrow, I can send you the first draft for you to review.

Then, I'm hoping to submit the case filing materials to the court

by next Tuesday.

Work needs to be balanced with rest.

Let's get off work.

Let's go.

Boss. I didn't expect you to care about people.

I mean I need to balance work and rest.

Don't work too hard in the wrong direction.

Go home and cook.

Didn't you say that I can only prepare supper after 11 o'clock?

Eating out affects my work efficiency.

Your cooking skills are acceptable.

From now on, you'll be in charge of dinner.

But, does your work efficiency have anything to do with me?

Not really.

But, one meal can be exchanged for two chances to ask silly questions.

Really?

What do you want to eat then?

Do you want me to sing while cooking?

Or maybe have some music to accompany the meal?

After all, you're the first one to praise my singing.

You gave me a lot of confidence.

The 250th rule of the co-living agreement:

no singing while cooking dinner.

When making supper, you must sing.

Boss, I've always been curious why you let me make supper,

then I'm prohibited from doing that,

- and now, you're asking me to do that again. - Shut up.