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Ruoxin.

It has been a while since we last chatted.

How are you?

-How's work at the department? -It's not bad.

With the New Energy Department,

it must be tough to manage both ends.

I can still manage.

It's such a rare opportunity for me

to learn and expand my knowledge.

I'm grateful.

Good.

I was right about you.

Your ability and attitude

have always been top-notch.

I'm sorry about the previous self-ignition case.

Now that everything is cleared and the case is over,

you're overqualified to be in the Administration Department.

Ruan Ye is new to the Legal Department so he's not familiar with many things.

He requires assistance.

Why don't we have an internal restructure next week

and transfer you back in?

What do you think?

You don't want to?

Tell me your thoughts

or if you have any requests.

Mr. Liu.

Thank you for the offer.

I heard Mr. Ruan is doing well

and has a firm grasp of the department.

He too has his working habits,

so I don't think I'll be of any use to him.

You're worried about that?

I've talked to him.

The little hiccups before

was because of work.

You will not be mistreated if you return.

Of course, I know you and Mr. Ruan

are generous people.

But this time,

I've also reflected on myself when I was in the Administration Department.

Although I've been working here for a long time,

I've only worked in the legal field

and I'm unfamiliar with business and operations.

I lack a holistic view.

When I was dealing with the self-ignition case,

I made several mistakes.

So I think

it would be best for me to learn more

while being in other departments.

This way, it's better for me

and my career development.

So I think, Mr. Liu,

I've decided

not to go to the Legal Department for now.

So you would rather stay in the Administration Department

than return to the Legal Department?

I want to learn more.

Well, I can't force you either.

After all, it is your career plan

and everything depends on you.

Ruoxin.

What did Mr. Liu want?

Let's get some coffee.

I guess you must have rejected Mr. Liu's offer.

The Legal Department is currently managed by Ruan Ye.

Will we have a good life if we return?

I can tell that you're interested in the New Energy Department.

So if there's a choice between the two departments,

you'll definitely choose the latter.

I know why you like the New Energy Department.

Why?

Because you like looking at the stars.

Now, the city is so polluted

and haze is everywhere.

If new energy vehicles were to substitute fossil-fueled vehicles,

pollution will be under control

and more people

will be able to see the stars at night.

Isn't that great?

True.

Correct.

That's one of the reasons.

But

I have another reason.

What is it?

My dad used to be a surgeon.

When I was 17 years old,

he decided to leave town.

But my mom strongly opposed it.

Back then, our family was fighting all day

and I couldn't understand why he chose to do what he did.

On the day he left,

he told me something.

He said,

"We should live a meaningful life."

Maybe it's because I'm at this age,

but I would often ask myself

what's the meaning of life.

Although the new energy vehicle industry is still emerging

and this is just the beginning,

there are bound to be obstacles ahead.

But I think it's something interesting

and meaningful.

So let's do it.

I want to try.

That's why I'm here.

Since you've made up your mind,

you should tell Mr. Xu.

I'm your assistant after all.

Wherever you go,

I will go too.

Let's do our best.

Let's do our best!

You're amazing.

Why work as a receptionist when you have a degree?

Nowadays, in this situation,

it's hard to get a job.

I studied marketing

and wanted a job in sales,

but companies aren't hiring newbies.

They want experienced workers,

especially those with resources.

Someone as ordinary as me

with normal looks

and plain family background

can only be a receptionist.

On our recruitment notice, we stated that

we're looking for young ladies from age 25 to 28 years old.

I know.

But I'm a loyal customer of your brand.

I know all the products very well.

Also,

I studied economics in college

and when I worked at the bank,

I have customer reception experiences.

I believe I'm competent for this position

and can sell to the right customers.

Firstly,

at all of our stores,

we emphasize appearance.

Secondly, your experience in banking

doesn't apply in sales at all.

Furthermore, those were years ago.

I'm sorry.

Could you please give me a chance?

I'm not afraid of hardship

and I'm a fast learner.

Tenacity

is not a unique advantage.

Those young ladies out there

can take hardship too.

When it comes to working late

and staying radiant the next day

to welcome customers,

can you do it?

Can you really beat the young?

-Ruoxin. -Yes?

Leaders from all regions branch will gather for the coming training

of the New Energy Department.

Mr. Liu and Mr. Xu request for a get-together.

So do a headcount and book a restaurant.

Yes. I'll get to it.

Right in front, Mr. Liu.

This team is built…

Turn left, in room six.

Mr. Liu, right in the middle.

Mr. He, right here, please.

Mr. Xu.

-Mr. Liu. -Please serve us premium oolong tea.

We brought our wine.

Can you give us a discount?

About this…

I'll have to ask my manager--

Please let me talk to him too.

-Let me get him. -Thank you.

Ruoxin, the drivers are seated at the lobby outside.

Well done.

-Let's eat. -Okay.

Thank you.

Waiter.

Please remove these two chairs

so that there's more space.

Ruoxin, it's a bit crowded in here.

Can you sit outside with the others?

Everyone is old-timers, so please take good care of them.

If we need anything, we'll call you.

We are having a reunion today,

so we won't leave sober.

-Cheers. -Toast to that.

Mr. Liu,

it is a bit crowded here.

Why not I remove my chair and entertain the others?

Ms. Shen can take care of everyone here.

I already said

that this is our reunion.

Didn't you hear me?

Right, we'll head out.

Have a good meal.

If anything, please let us know.

Let's go.

Right.

Please start serving the dishes.

Mr. Xu.

How should we drink the first glass?

Up to you.

You're the host.

It's all up to you.

All right.

I'll be the first to toast.

You can do whatever you want, Mr. Xu.

The rest can do it yourselves.

I have to follow suit.

I should do a one-shot too.

I want to thank Mr. Liu for his care.

But if we do a one-shot,

Mr. Liu should drink more.

I'll drink three shots.

Come.

-First shot. -Slowly, Mr. Liu.

Mr. Liu is quite the drinker.

I am very certain of this.

The last time we had a drink,

he totally knocked me out flat.

So for this second shot,

Mr. Liu has to drink from this glass.

Is this revenge?

-There's no such thing. -One for the mood.

I will finish this glass.

Come on.

Go on.

Good.

Mr Liu is quite good.

Come on.

It's full.

More orange juice coming. Does anyone want some?

-Here, I'll pour it for you. -Right. Thank you.

There's more.

-Right. -I'll leave it here.

-Please enjoy your drink. -Thank you.

-Let's eat. -This is tasty.

Eat more.

Please go ahead.

-Eat some. -Okay, thank you.

Mr. Wu, one shot!

What happened to Wang Lei? He has been with me for three years.

-Then he moved. -Not bad.

He's exceptional. Thank you for training such talents.

Next is me.

Come.

Mr. Liu,

hold on to your glass.

Hold on to your glass.

Right, okay.

Since I came to East China,

you have taken great care of me.

I'd like to toast to that.

Okay.

One-shot.

Come.

There's one more thing.

Before I came,

the chairman specifically asked me to learn from you, Mr. Liu.

I've learned so much from you.

So this next toast

is from the chairman.

Cheers.

Mr. Liu.

Mr. Xu represents the chairman,

so you can't just drink one glass.

-Come, use this glass. -Here.

-Here. -Here.

-This one. -Here.

-Pour. -Pour.

-Come, Mr. Liu. -Cheers.

Let's cheers.

-Let's toast. -Cheers.

I'll finish this one glass then.

I hope you put in good words for me in front of the chairman.

Sure, Mr. Liu.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Come on, Mr. Liu!

Great!

-Great! -Great!

-One-shot. -Thank you, Mr. Liu.

Mr. He.

Mr. He, your ride is here.

-Okay, thank you. -Be safe.

Goodbye.

Mr. Xu, your ride is there.

Thank you.

Slowly, Mr. Liu.

Mr. Liu, the door.

The door is right here.

Mr. Liu.

Go away.

You're just acting high and mighty.

Are you okay?

Mr. Liu.

The car is here. Be careful.

Watch your head.

Slowly.

You can leave now.

Don't mind it.

He's drunk.

And you kicked him?

Let's go.

Ruoxin.

Liu Pei was a big bully tonight.

He wants to get back at you for refusing to return to the Legal Department.

He cast you aside to sit with the other drivers

and scolded you while he is drunk.

I don't understand.

Since we will be under Mr. Xu, why do you still tolerate him?

Then what do you want me to do?

Go against him in public?

But if you go to Mr. Xu, he will definitely help you.

Qi Xiao.

To you, I'm a manager.

A person in a high position.

But in that room,

in front of the bosses

and in their eyes,

I'm just like you.

I'm just a small fry.

Do you think Mr. Xu would go against Mr. Liu because of me?

We haven't even moved to the New Energy Department.

Even if we did,

we still have to tolerate him.

But he's really too much.

It's a big slap to you.

I can't tolerate that.

Face is the most important thing at a workplace.

A man must learn to be flexible.

No one is forever glorious.

And no one is forever unlucky.

Are you a man?

You're a young lady.

Are you sharing my empathy?

I am a manly woman.

I'm not that weak.

Let's go.

Let's go home.

ELEVATOR

Waiter.

Please remove these two chairs

so that there's more space.

Ruoxin, it's a bit crowded in here.

Can you sit outside with the others?

Go away.

You're just acting high and mighty.

Today has been depressing.

Hello, my dear.

What's up?

I was job hunting the entire day

and realized Zou Cheng was right.

Aside from having babies,

what else can I do?

Don't feel so frustrated.

The economy is not good, so jobs are not easy to find.

Keep trying.

I'm asking others

to help you look for a job.

I really regret

those days working at the bank.

It feels like a prison.

I thought if I get married,

I'll have my freedom.

I didn't expect that this day would come.

Ruoxin,

I really admire you.

You relied on nobody

and kept going.

Now, you're a senior manager.

But look at me.

You know,

even the subway shops are only looking

for those below 30 years old.

What should I do?

All right, don't feel bad.

Look at you.

You admire me, but I admire you.

Look at how lucky you are.

If something were to happen, you are still a housewife.

But me?

I can only move forward

and there's no turning back.

Isn't that right?

The title "senior manager" sounds nice,

but in reality,

who knows our bitterness at work?

Only you.

Who else would listen to you?

As they say, we are all but little ducks swimming.

Others only see what's above the water.

Peacefulness and the leisure of living.

But no one knows what happens beneath the water.

How our feet desperately

struggling to paddle.

No matter the difficulty,

we can always overcome it

because everything will pass.

So let's just continue to paddle, okay?

Ruoxin, thank you.

You're the only one who encourages me.

That's why I said,

rather than men,

I'd rather have a best friend.

All right, my best friend,

stop feeling down.

Nothing is impossible.

Go to bed early.

Okay. Good night.

SONG ZIYAN

SONG ZIYAN

Honey, what are you cooking?

I'd like a bowl of it.

I'm doing nothing of great importance.

It's not worthy of your taste.

Honey,

I'm sorry.

I wasn't thinking straight the other day.

I admit it.

I want to eat whatever my wife prepares.

Right.

Why? You haven't had dinner yet?

Home-cooked food is still the best.

Go wash your hands. It's almost ready.

I thought you had a job.

Why are you gaming?

We're finalizing the contract

and I'm looking for inspiration.

While gaming?

Hey, I want to ask you something.

Do you think Ruoxin is a manly woman?

I don't think so.

I think she's fairly feminine.

I think so too.

Something is wrong.

Nothing is wrong. Go away.

MR. XU, I'VE THOUGHT ABOUT IT.

MR. XU, I'VE THOUGHT ABOUT IT. I'D LIKE TO JOIN THE NEW ENERGY DEPARTMENT…

Mr. Xu, I've thought about it.

I'd like to join the New Energy Department

and I understand the overall planning.

I hope you can give me a chance.

Okay.

It's me.

Don't come to Shanghai yet.

I've thought about it

and it's best for you to stay home and look after the headquarters.

-Good morning, Ms. Shen. -Good morning.

-Good morning, Ms. Shen. -Good morning.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

-Good morning, everyone. -How do you do?

-Good morning. -Good morning.

-Good morning, Mr. Xu. -Welcome.

New environment.

-Do you like it? -Yes, absolutely.

It's not complete yet

because we still lack manpower.

But I believe

more are going to join us soon.

I think this is great.

We are a new team that'll grow bigger.

Plus, such an open space environment is particularly good

for colleagues to get along

and communicate.

We must continue being this confident. Get familiar with everything.

Thank you for your hard work.

Today,

we have new colleagues joining us.

I believe we'll move forward stronger.

Today after work,

let's have a get-together.

Choose a restaurant.

Anything is fine.

It's my treat.

-Okay. -Great.

What's the matter?

Nothing.

I just think dinner is a waste of time.

We can get acquainted with the others through a get-together

and build rapport in the future.

That's true.

A new environment is good.

At least, there are no more rumors.

Well said.

SINCERELY INVITES YOU TO JOIN FLOWERS, HONEST

Understood.

-Lunchtime. -Thank you.

-Ruoxin. -Yes?

Does changing your department require you to change your closet?

These clothes are so expensive.

Mr. Xu needs to attend functions and request my company.

I need to prepare a few decent outfits.

Branded ones are expensive.

I'm not buying it since I'll only wear it once.

I'm renting them.

Fortunately, there's this rental site.

Why do you have to accompany him to attend such events?

You're not his secretary.

Is attending functions part of our KPI?

This is for work.

The New Energy Department is expanding

and we need more partners.

Those industry elites

including venture capitalists, often attend these events.

It's good to socialize

and explore opportunities.

I should engage and learn more

to better understand our business.

Right.

Our lovely colleagues from the New Energy Department,

you're all carefully selected elites.

Some of you

have been with me since the beginning,

some are old trustees from East China

and I don't mean age.

Plus, our newcomers.

So I hope

no matter what your background is,

from now on, we are one as a team,

bound together

to reach a common goal.

To work together

unanimously to accomplish results

and expand our New Energy Department.

-Cheers! -Cheers!

-Cheers! -Cheers!

Ms. Shen, come on.

We are a team now.

Everyone is drinking except you.

That's not what unity is.

I'm driving today.

Ms. Shen,

you can get a valet.

-Right? -That's true.

-True. -Get a valet.

Sir, Ruoxin doesn't drink.

Ms. Shen.

I just transferred here.

Mr. Xu told me you're a senior manager.

So this is a toast to you.

Ms. Shen is a lady.

Be considerate.

I'm all about equality.

Be it a woman or man,

we are all in this together.

We are comrades in arms.

Aren't we, Ms. Shen?

That's true.

If I don't drink, I'll be a killjoy. Come on.

Sir.

Everyone,

Ruoxin and I are a team.

So I'll drink on her behalf.

Sir, cheers.

All right.

Good.

Ms. Shen.

Me too.

I'd like to toast to us.

Let's toast.

Sir.

Good.

-Great. -What about us?

-Yes. -We want to toast too.

Calm down, everyone.

He's still young. Don't force him.

Let's drink responsibly.

Come.

-Come. -Qi…

Qi Xiao!

Everyone,

I'll drink on behalf of her.

Please be kind to us.

-Good. -Together.

-Come. -Please be kind to us.

-Drink some soup. -Okay.

Don't overdo it.

I'm fine.

Ms. Shen,

this assistant of yours

is not bad, right?

Don't overdo yourself.

I'm fine.

Come, Ms. Shen.

Just now, the glass was for unity.

This glass

is to our beginning.

Let's all prosper!

What say you, kid?

Will you take this glass?

-Sure, I'll drink-- -It's all right.

Just take care of yourself.

I must take this one.

If not, I'll be a killjoy.

Cheers.

Ms. Shen, you can't drink.

-Stop. -Sit down.

Come.

I'll drink on behalf of Qi Xiao.

Anyone else wants another round?

-No. -No more?

No more.

Then let's dine and drink.

Order whatever you want.

Come on.

Let's all prosper!

-Cheers! -Cheers!

Ruoxin.

Slowly.

Take care.

Careful.

Okay.

Watch your head.

Watch your head.

Sit properly.

Right.

In you go.

Thank you, Mr. Xu.

Can you handle him alone?

Should I send him home?

It's fine, Mr. Xu. He's my neighbor.

I'll call his housemate when I arrive.

He will be able to deal with it.

Okay.

Drive slowly.

I will, Mr. Xu. Rest well.

Text me after you've arrived.

Yes.

Are you all right?

Why did you drink so much?

Put on your seat belt.

Slowly. Raise your hand.

This hand…

HIRING

HIRING

Qi Xiao, here.

Drink some water.

Open up.

Slowly.

Drink more.

Wait.

Your head.

Move over a bit.

Right, open your mouth.

Take this.

Drink more.

Could you

open your mouth?

Quick, open it.

That's a good boy.

Another mouthful.

How do you feel?

Rest well.

Do you feel better?

Here's some medicine.

Drink this later.

Ruoxin.

Do you like this kind of life?

What sort of life?

Carry branded bags,

wear branded clothes,

and adorned themselves with jewelry.

Drive luxury cars, live in mansions,

and go to high-end places every day.

Be around society's elites

and negotiate million-dollar contracts.

Kid, are you drunk?

You've been with me for so long and you still don't understand me?

What are you laughing at?

I just like to laugh when I'm drunk.

Let's go home.

Home!

Sit tight.

Slowly, Su Yang.

-Why is he so drunk? -Slowly.

He drank on my behalf during our department's get-together.

His bag. Take this medicine tomorrow.

-Okay. -Rest well.

-All right, thank you. -I'm going.

Don't go.

What are you doing?

This is how you treat a drunk?

I know how much you can drink.

You even had medicine.

Why are you lying to her?

Liar.

You're the liar.

I got your parcel.

Thank you.

The clothes are here.

Are you going to an event?

An opening event for an art exhibition.

It looks good.

Let's see.

Oh my. The size is too big.

What's wrong? Not a good fit?

These are rental clothes. I can't be picky.

I'll only use it once.

That's not right.

It won't be good if it's too big and you'll look awkward.

Why don't I help you adjust it?

You're not just a jewelry-maker, but also a tailor?

How talented.

What a relief.

-Hi, Ruoxin. -Come in.

Are you eating cup noodles?

Sometimes, when I'm lazy.

-Have you eaten? -Yes, I have.

-Do you have eggs? -In the refrigerator.

Wait a minute.

How do you live like this?

Wait a minute.

Done.

It smells so good.

Here.

Chopsticks.

You made this cup noodles

look so classy.

If I knew you were having noodles, you should have joined us.

We had fish and meat today.

Enough for you.

You and Su Yang can cook?

It's cheaper to cook.

Let me try.

Tasty.

Make yourself at home.

Okay.

How tasty.

Ruoxin.

Did you take all these pictures?

They are good.

Are you interested?

Thank you for the compliment,

but these are pictures from NASA.

I bought some on professional sites.

If you like, I can share it with you.

Hold on.

Here.

Look.

Log in to this website.

Log in and you'll see

five remote observatories.

See?

Here.

Choose a telescope.

A different telescope

takes different kinds of pictures.

Click here.

Select a date.

They will help you take pictures at the selected time.

Click here to pay.

Of course, the price varies depending on the choice of the telescope.

And click here to complete the payment.

Your appointment is successful.

After the booking,

they'll take the pictures

and send them to your email.

But the pictures are not colored.

They are in greyscale.

To get these colors,

you need to render it.

Ruoxin,

I realize that when you talk about astronomy and stars,

your eyes lit up.

It's a totally different side of you.

Really?

How pretty.

Go and finish your noodles. It's getting soggy.

All right, here.

-Okay. -Download from this site.

There are a lot of good pictures.

Qi Xiao, I'm ready.

Okay.

It's a little big.

Qi Xiao.

The shoulder.

-Wait for a moment. -Okay.

All right.

Subtitle translation by: Eve Teh