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=Best Choice Ever=

=Episode 8=

Jialiang and Chenghuan

are about to get married.

As their parents,

we can't let Chenghuan suffer with us

once she marries Jialiang.

M-Maybe we can talk about it

with Huan's dad once he's back.

I-I almost forgot something important.

What is it?

I'm also here

for Chenghuan's

younger brother, Zao.

Zao?

My son-in-law's law firm

is one of the big names in the industry.

Zao is about to graduate, isn't he?

It's really tough for graduates to find jobs.

Hundreds and thousands of them may compete for one position.

Exactly.

I was thinking.

If you don't mind,

we can ask Zao

to work for my son-in-law to gain some experience.

It's a top priority

for a young man to get a job.

Look.

Fangyuan Law Firm.

I think Zao has mentioned it.

I even said that

it was a good name.

- Really? - He's interning right there!

I just knew it.

We're meant to be family.

I'll tell my son-in-law

to end Zao's internship and make him a formal employee directly.

That's great!

You have no idea

how hard it is for them to get jobs now.

Yeah.

He may be interning,

but it doesn't

secure anything, right?

- Exactly. - He may end up

being disappointed.

Yeah.

Now I can rest easy.

Rest assured.

Alright, then. Rest assured.

I'll try my best

to talk to Mr. Yao.

I know he has a temper.

It's okay. I'll just... You know.

I'll speak for you.

You're too kind.

Theoretically,

I should deal with him in person.

No. Don't.

You don't even know him.

It's pointless, right?

Then I'll leave it to you.

No problem.

We are family, after all. We should help each other.

Have some water.

- Okay - The water.

The stove.

Easy.

It may get burnt.

I forgot about it.

It's okay. Thank goodness.

It's fine.

Okay.

Just right.

Is Mr. Yao here?

Mr. Yao.

I'm looking for Mr. Yao.

Mr. Yao.

- Excuse me. - Yao...

You are...?

Where is Mr. Yao?

Sorry, Madam.

We're at work here.

So, you...

Mr. Yao.

Ms. Liu.

I-I need to talk to you.

Take a seat.

Bring some water.

Madam.

This place is great.

Ms. Liu, are you here

to buy insurance?

I got distracted.

Sorry, sorry.

Mr. Yao.

You've known Huan for so long

but I haven't ever cooked for you.

I made smoked fish for you.

It's as good as

what you get at restaurants.

Try it.

Thank you.

Ms. Liu.

Go ahead. What is it?

Well, it's nothing much.

I-I'll just cut to the chase.

I came to talk to you

about the Xin family's business.

Our family and the Xin family

are still not so harmonious

or coordinated

on some matters,

but we will surely become one family.

They wanted me to visit you

to see

if you could support them in their business.

I was thinking.

It would be good for you to support them.

You'd have one more

person to trust, right?

Ms. Liu, it's not that I don't want to help you.

I'm curious.

Does Mai Chenghuan know about this?

She's very stubborn about

keeping work and personal life separate.

How did she come around it?

It's her marriage we're talking about.

It's no trivial matter.

As her mother, I can make decisions on her behalf.

Holiday for me after this month finally.

Right, when is the wedding?

I'm an expert in choosing wedding dresses.

I'll go with you.

I'm not in a hurry.

Chenghuan.

Your mom came to see Mr. Yao.

Take a look.

Oh no.

Send me that document.

It's on my desktop.

The password is my birthday. Just open it.

So, please help the Xin family

with their business.

The two of us...

Mom, what are you doing here?

I-I...

I heard you mentioning the Xin family's business.

What did you tell Mr. Yao?

Here's the thing.

It's about the tender meeting...

- Mr. Yao... - Tender meeting?

Mom, this is my workplace.

Mr. Yao is my boss.

How can you approach him for something like this?

Mr. Yao didn't disagree with it.

Mr. Yao, right?

Mr. Yao, I'm sorry.

I'll tell Xin Jialiang

to focus on the design.

Do what you need to do

with the tender meeting.

Sorry about that.

Mom, let's go.

Wait, I'm not done.

Let's go.

Mr. Yao, have the fish.

Take care.

It's okay.

Sir.

This fish has taken the bait

as you said.

And it's smoked fish.

It looks good. Have a try?

No, thanks.

Seriously...

What are you doing?

Mom, tell me.

What did you say to Mr. Yao?

Nothing much.

I barely said anything and you arrived.

No way.

I heard you

talking about the tender meeting.

What's going on?

Nothing.

We happen to know Mr. Yao in this line of work.

Huan.

Mrs. Xin came in person to make peace.

She showed her respect.

We shouldn't act aloof.

Why can't Mr. Yao do business with the Xin family?

He has to do it, anyway.

So,

Xin Jialiang's mom asked you

to talk to Mr. Yao about the tender meeting, right?

Mom.

How can you be so confused?

You agreed to what she said and rushed over?

Why didn't you tell me?

I've told you so many times.

I'll deal with the Xin family myself.

I've been working hard at the hotel

for seven years.

With you doing that,

how can I continue working here?

What's the big deal?

I was doing this for you.

Listen to me.

I have agreed to help her.

And what a coincidence

that your brother Zao

is interning at the law firm

opened by her son-in-law.

She was quite generous.

She promised to make Zao a formal employee right away.

That was perfect.

Mom.

Why did you drag Zao into this?

Well...

The elevator. Come on.

It's here. See you.

See you.

Mrs. Mai doesn't know the rules.

But Chenghuan is pretty reasonable.

Are you sure you'll sacrifice her?

Maybe it's good for her

not to get married to him.

I think

the Xin family is not worthy of her.

They're free to break up.

But it's different when you

break it up for them.

Mai Chenghuan has her choices to make.

Notify Zhu Zheng.

Make Mai Chenghuan my private secretary.

She'll report directly to me

and be in charge of the upcoming tender meeting.

You sure are scheming.

What's going on?

Chengzao's job is settled.

Huan's marriage is settled.

These are great news.

Why are you pulling long faces

as if I've done something wrong?

Mom,

how can you approach Yao Zhiming for the Xin family

without my sister's permission?

Your sister is shy. She'd feel embarrassed.

What's wrong with me doing it for her?

Huan, tell us.

Don't you think the Xin family showed us enough respect

and gave us a way out?

Mom.

Do you really think

she came to make amends so that I'd marry her son?

Don't you know better?

I know.

You're worried about Zao's job.

At least ask for his opinion.

You did the same when I graduated.

You went straight to

Auntie Zhang Peisheng behind my back.

And all these years,

my colleagues have been calling me the "favored one".

You're doing it again

with Zao.

Keep it down.

What's there to doubt when the Xin family

is smoothing things over?

You're an outstanding lady.

They are definitely trying to keep you.

Zao, with your second-tier university degree,

it wouldn't be so easy to stay

at such a good law firm.

In that case,

they help us,

and we help them.

This is how you

use your "collections".

Connections.

Yeah, connections.

Mom, I can't argue about my diploma.

But you shouldn't have interfered in my sister's affairs.

She never wanted to mix

work and personal matters.

Don't give me that.

So ridiculous.

Do you really want to sleep

in this foldable bed forever?

Do you really

want to shower forever

in a tiny bathroom

where you can't turn around?

If I didn't work so hard,

when would our life start to improve?

Come on, have some fruit.

What happened

to our family vibe?

So much tension.

Here, have more fruits.

Calm down.

Honey, I think you've been

quite irritated these days.

Have more fruits.

You are irritated.

Both Zao's job

and Huan's marriage are serious matters.

But you don't have a clear stance

on either of them.

Where are you guys going?

We're going out for a heart-to-heart talk.

Mom, please calm down.

Come on.

I've told you.

Remove this for a proper wash.

You keep forgetting.

Can't we remove it while eating?

Look.

What time do you go to work tomorrow?

You know what time

I start work.

Get some pricy gifts tomorrow.

Gifts? How pricy?

At least four figures.

For Jialiang's mother?

I don't know what she likes.

I'll leave it to you.

No, it's for Mr. Yao.

Mr. Yao?

Yeah.

Tomorrow, kneel if it's needed...

Don't kneel for real.

Anyway, no matter what you do,

express your gratitude to Mr. Yao.

You hear me?

Zao.

Tell me what you think

about becoming a formal employee.

Chenghuan.

It wasn't easy for me to get into the law firm.

But all my colleagues

graduated from prestigious schools abroad.

They look down on me.

I'm holding back my frustration

and trying to prove myself

by working my way up.

But I didn't know that

Mom accepted the Xin family's help.

I lost all my ambition.

I know how you feel.

Ms. Zhang Peisheng got me my job.

So, no matter

how hard I've worked or how outstanding I've been,

once I made the slightest mistake,

they'd call me the "favored one".

I wasn't treated fairly.

It really upsets me.

My colleagues were questioning how I got into Fangyuan.

And now,

I'm confirmed as a connection hire.

I'll just wait to get roasted.

Zao.

Others gossip about me all the time.

But I want you to know

that you got into

this law firm on your own.

It has nothing to do

with the Xin family,

with Mom, or with me.

So don't mind what others think.

Of course,

if you really can't stand it there,

don't suffer it.

I want to tell you that

whatever happens, I'm always here for you.

We won't live off the old. But you can live off me.

Huan, it was already quite an achievement

to intern at Fangyuan Law Firm with my educational background.

I aspire to work

at a major law firm.

I won't give up easily.

Of course, I know.

My little brother is capable.

I'm just worried that

the Xin family would hold power over you

if I accept this full-time contract.

Why would they?

You're outstanding enough

to become a formal employee on your own.

What does it have to do with them?

But they stirred up so much trouble.

All this talk of prestigious families is superficial.

I don't want you to suffer there.

Zao,

don't worry about me.

I'll deal with them.

Trust me, okay?

Dig in before it gets cold.

Slow down. It's all yours.

Let's get takeouts for our mom and dad.

They have the best noodles.

Dig in, Huan.

You can ask for more.

It's enough.

(Good Noodles)

Chengzao, congratulations on becoming a formal employee.

From now on, we'll be colleagues.

Congratulations.

Chengzao.

I'm glad you joined us officially.

I knew he'd make it.

- Look at you... - Excellent.

I've got an announcement to make.

Chengzao has become a formal employee in advance.

Bubble teas on me.

Thank you, Mr. Liu.

Thank you, Mr. Liu.

Give out the bubble tea.

Come on.

Sit here.

Mr. Liu...

Sit.

Mr. Tian is taking you out for fieldwork this afternoon?

Yeah.

Well, it seems

too hot today.

Just stay.

I'll give Mr. Tian a heads-up.

Just stay here,

collect reports and enjoy the AC.

No need for that, Mr. Liu.

What do you mean?

Get him a bubble tea.

Chengzao, take mine.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Sit.

Impressive. I didn't know you had the connection.

Why did you even ask me for an interview?

It's not like that, Tian Feng. I...

I get it. No need to explain.

I have a phone meeting.

Join me for the fieldwork later.

She's here.

Happy promotion to you.

Happy promotion to you.

Happy promotion to you.

What's going on? I was gone for a minute.

How come it's my birthday now?

It's not my birthday.

It's not your birthday.

It's your promotion day.

P-Promotion?

What do you mean, Mr. Zhu?

You don't know yet?

No.

Okay, listen up.

Mr. Yao has

transferred you

to administration as a senior secretary.

You'll report directly to him.

Here is the transfer notice.

Congratulations.

Let me share some of your good fortune.

Me too.

You have got your promotion.

Now you just have to marry into a wealthy family.

Remember us when you're rich.

Chenghuan, to be honest,

I was quite reluctant

to let you go.

But I am happy for you from the bottom of my heart.

All of you, remember.

Mai Chenghuan

is your role model.

Work hard and everyone has a chance to get promoted.

Chenghuan.

Work even harder

in the new post.

You have a bright future.

No, Mr. Zhu...

I'm not sure

how I've been

promoted.

But no matter where I go,

I'll remember that

you gave me the chance to learn.

Actually,

I-I find it slightly regretful.

I have so much

to teach you still,

but you are transferred.

Who will carry on my spirit?

Let me translate that.

Mr. Zhu is saying

that he'll have to do all the work

without you around him.

So straightforward.

Alright.

Well... Chenghuan.

Shouldn't you treat everyone to afternoon tea?

Yeah, Huan.

No problem.

Let me know what you'd like to have.

That's great, thank you!

Alright.

You guys, help Chenghuan

sort out her personal belongings.

Go ahead.

Let's go.

No need. I got this.

Chenghuan, let us do it.

Just look at her.

She's marrying into a wealthy family and getting promoted.

I'm so jealous.

Yeah.

Both her husband and boss

are supporting her.

Who gets to be so lucky?

Thank you so much.

Mai Chenghuan

may seem uncompetitive.

But in reality,

she's having

the loftiest aspiration.

Hello?

Sorry, there were too many orders today.

I can't dispatch it today.

Can I dispatch it tomorrow?

Tomorrow. I promise.

Rest assured.

Okay, thank you for your understanding.

Okay, bye.

She threw away the flower without even looking at it.

It's so pricy.

Stop it, you guys.

Let's go.

She doesn't like you.

Alright, I got it.

I'm so tired.

Alright, you dance quite well.

You've been peeking, huh?

Why didn't you make a call?

I did. You just didn't hear it.

Come on.

The orders have swamped me.

I didn't have time to check my phone.

You've been working all day, too.

And you're helping me?

It's okay.

It's mental work during the day.

And it's labor work here

for a change.

Wait.

It's labor work for you, huh?

Mai Chengzao.

Okay, there is another stack of cardboard boxes.

Help me pack them all today, okay?

Sure, no problem.

Get to work.

Take your time.

Let me rest for a bit.

Mr. Yao.

Take a seat.

These are the targeted invitations.

Have a look.

(Yueda Botticelli Hotel Bidding Invitation Letter)

Any questions?

Mr. Yao, well...

Get to the point.

I prioritize efficiency.

Then I shall be straightforward.

Why did you promote me?

That's not straightforward.

You meant to ask

if it had anything

to do with Deshan Home Furnishings

and whether I was trying to tie them down

through you.

You're truly straightforward.

Indeed, I do have such concerns.

Think it through.

Who is the dominant party

and who is the subordinate?

Who needs whom?

We are the dominant party.

It's just that...

It's just what?

If the leader decides

to use your connections,

it shows your value.

If you hesitate

over everything at work,

you will never succeed.

In a word, can you do it or not?

Do you want a promotion?

Of course, I do.

Then work on it.

I got it. I'll handle it professionally.

I'm really nervous for her.

This is not an easy matter

to deal with.

No one can resist the temptation of power.

People stick to the bottom line because

they haven't ever obtained power.

Mr. Xin.

I'm Yao Zhiming.

I have entrusted

the tendering meeting to Mai Chenghuan.

Looking forward to our cooperation.

Hello, I'm from Botticelli.

Is Mr. Xin here?

Let me check. Just a second.

None of the sample drafts

we sent this year received any feedback.

(Baby) Our designers are so anxious.

I'm also worried.

Sorry, Mr. Xin is on a business trip.

It's okay, I'm here to deliver an invitation.

Please give it to him.

Okay.

Huan.

Miss Mai, hello.

Hello.

You're here for the proposal?

You know each other?

We met at Mr. Wang's dinner party.

Take good care of her.

She's my wife.

Now I get it.

I have a meeting. See you.

Now he gets it.

Come with me.

Why didn't you

tell me that your mom would visit mine?

My mom went to see your mom?

Didn't you know?

No.

She wanted my mom to bond with Yao Zhiming.

My mom went directly

to Mr. Yao's office for the tendering meeting.

Your mom even helped Zao become a formal employee.

Didn't you know?

She made Zao a formal employee?

That's a good thing.

Didn't you hear what I said?

Is that the point?

You should ask

for my permission to approach my mom.

You could have just told me about it.

Yeah, my mom did wrong.

I have to get it.

Hello.

I see.

Alright, right away.

Say sorry for me.

Well...

My mom made a mistake.

I'll talk to her when I get back.

Forget it.

Go for the meeting.

Okay, Huan, I'm off.

They're waiting.

See you around.

Drive safe.

I mean, be careful.

Mai Chenghuan?

Long time no see.

Zhu.

What are you doing here?

I work around here.

Have you had lunch? Want to join me?

Sure, let's go.

What a surprise to see you here.

I didn't expect that

you'd be Mr. Xin's secretary.

This is fate.

I was working at the exhibitions

and happened to be hosting Mr. Xin.

I was thinking about changing jobs.

So, I introduce myself to him.

You volunteered to be our class president

in college

and won the election.

After all these years, you're still so brave.

Deshan's future boss lady is praising me.

I'm flattered.

You know about me

and Xin Jialiang?

Of course.

First of all, congratulations.

Even I know about it as an employee.

The Xin family must hold you in high regard.

Little Boss Lady.

Don't call me that.

I didn't know about his background.

Anyway,

it involves too much.

We're in a chaos.

Forget it.

It's been a chao for me, too.

What's wrong?

That director surnamed Yao who got into your hotel out of nowhere

may terminate cooperation with Deshan

through this bidding.

I haven't rested

for weeks because of that.

Mr. Yao hasn't mentioned anything like that.

Mr. Xin's father has been so worried about this.

If we can't secure Yueda,

Deshan will lose its biggest client

and might as well close up.

Is it that serious?

Yeah, I'm not kidding with you.

Chenghuan, let me remind you.

If you marry into the Xin family,

you'll be sharing weal and woe with them.

Since you're working at the hotel

and have firsthand information,

help the Xin family

as much as you can

to gain status in the family.

Zhu, thank you for the reminder.

But work must be separate from private life.

Work-related matters are confidential.

I can't abuse my power.

Besides, my rank is not high enough.

And as you know,

we have no right to interfere with

or change

our bosses' choices.

Chenghuan.

This bidding is essential to the Xin family

and Deshan.

Will you think twice?

Zhu.

I have work to do. I have to go.

It's my treat today.

I'll ask Mao out next time

and we can meet.

Okay.

See you around.

Thank you.

Still so hypocritical after so many years.

Mrs. Mai doesn't know the rules.

But Chenghuan is pretty reasonable.

Are you sure

you'll sacrifice her?

Mr. Yao.

Mr. Yao.

I didn't dare to disturb you

while you were busy.

I've sent out the invitations today.

Also,

do you have any suggestions on the recruitment standards

for our suppliers?

No, it's already perfect.

Rest early.

Mai Chenghuan.

A family like the Xin's

will only allow a woman to thrive

in the kitchen or the garden,

and nowhere else.

Madam, sit here.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Zao.

Get in the car.

Mao?

Good morning!

Morning.

You haven't had breakfast, right?

I brought you a sandwich

and some probiotics.

It's good for digestion.

Thank you.

I heard you've become a formal employee.

Why didn't you mention it at my store?

You are awesome.

I couldn't brag about it because someone

helped me with it.

Is your work going well?

Yeah.

I don't need to

butter anyone up or work overtime.

And everybody praises me.

Mao.

Don't you sleep very late?

Why did you get up early to pick me up?

Well, your sister

sent me a message late last night.

Mao.

The Xin family courted my mom

to lobby with Yao Zhiming to collaborate with our hotel.

They even made Zao a formal employee directly.

I'm worried that Zao's colleagues would be

badmouthing him for that.

He only shares good news

and never tells us anything bad.

Find out how he's doing for me.

I told her I wouldn't care.

But those who ignored me

the day before started complimenting me

right on the next day.

I think...

Let me tell you.

They are like that.

It's not your problem.

I couldn't handle office politics.

So I opened a store.

Don't take it to heart.

I'm already a grown-up,

and yet I make my sister worried.

Do you find me childish?

Not at all.

It's good to have someone worry about you.

I wish someone would worry about me.

Really?

What do you mean?

Text your sister

once you get to the company.

Don't keep her worried.

Let's go.

I'll take you to work.

Mom.

Stop pouring water yourself from now on.

You might knock into something.

I'm pregnant.

Who can take care of you?

What's wrong?

Still worried about your son's marriage?

Your dad asked me to meet Chenghuan's mom to make Mr. Yao

go easy on us during the bidding.

But I heard that Mai Chenghuan

got promoted to be in charge of

the tender meeting yesterday.

What do you think that means?

I knew she'd be very shrewd

despite

her innocent appearance.

She pretended not to want anything

and held our family business in her hands.

She really thinks far ahead.

But your little brother likes her. What can we do?

And it's even worse now.

With your dad's consent,

he's been running after her every day.

We should steer him in the right direction all the more.

She's got a firm grip

on him before they get married.

What if they're married?

We may have to support her

and her entire family.

Maybe they will count on us

to help her brother start a family

and everything.

Look, didn't we just help her brother

become a formal employee?

Maybe I underestimated that girl

and their entire family.

Mom.

- Be careful. - It's okay.

Mom, do you remember what we talked about?

What?

Doesn't she want to keep her integrity?

Then I'll have Luo Mingli prepare a prenuptial agreement.

I'll show respect if she signs it.

Otherwise,

her little scheme

will be exposed.

That's not nice.

Besides,

your dad still needs favors from them.

So what?

She chose to act high and mighty.

Let her keep pretending.

Hello.

Hello.

I'm Zhu Baoqiao from Deshan, the secretary of Mr. Xin.

We met at the supplier conference once.

Can you spare me a second?

Baby, I'm almost at your company.

Come and see me, will you?

I'm working.

(Baby Liang)

You want me to get you the bid document for the tender meeting?

You might as well

talk to Mr. Xin's girlfriend.

Mr. Yao thinks highly of Mai Chenghuan and has promoted her

to the Administrative Office.

It's much easier

to ask her for help.

Wait.

Just hear me out

before you leave.

You and Mai Chenghuan

got enrolled at the same time, right?

She is about to become the lady boss of Deshan

and live in a large flat

while you're still living in an old house in the suburbs,

commuting three hours by metro every day.

Are you content?

What can I do even if I'm not?

I can't get you a position in the company.

But I might be able to

offer some practical help.

Does it show my sincerity?

I'll show greater sincerity if you help us with the bidding.

It could help you improve

the housing situation.

Your boss is so lucky to have

an employee like you.

I'll take your kind words.

But it's a matter with great risk.

If something goes wrong, I'd lose not only my job

but also my reputation.

Of course.

With great risk comes great reward.

♪My sweetie♪

♪I don't know if I'm a good mother♪

♪It's my first time being a mother♪

♪Though the years have turned my hair white♪

♪I'm too busy to have meals on time, but that's not my fault♪

♪It will make me feel guilty to let you know about it♪

♪I know you care about me♪

♪But it makes me feel like I've never been trusted♪

♪Those carefree people can't be mothers♪

♪I know it all, but it breaks my heart♪

♪Please let me pursue the life that belongs to me♪

♪I'm as brave and kind as you, so I'm not afraid♪

♪One day, you will also become a mother♪

♪Will we embrace each other on that day♪

♪Like a stream traveling around the world♪

♪And returning to where it came from♪

♪I hope you are loved♪

♪I hope you find happiness♪

♪I hope I can shelter you from the storms♪

♪I know that we argue sometimes♪

♪I know that people will grow old♪

♪So we must say I love you out loud♪

- ♪My mother watched me out of sight♪ - ♪Are you nearly home♪

- ♪My memories became so intense♪ - ♪The door is open♪

♪Through the gentle times♪

♪Wherever you are is my home♪

♪Come back home♪

♪My sweetie♪

♪Please believe in yourself♪