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Money

is one of the most important inventions

in human history.

It's not difficult to have it.

You can earn money through hard work and wisdom.

But it's not easy

to always have money.

Since ancient times,

there have been many examples

of unfortunate outcomes for those without money.

Take Lady Meng Jiang as an example.

Her husband, Wan Qiliang, was conscripted into forced labor.

If she had money

to bribe the officials

at that time,

there would have been no need for her to cry under the Great Wall.

Another example is Hua Mulan,

who replaced his father to join the army.

If she had money,

she wouldn't have traveled around the city

to buy a fine steed in the east market,

a saddle and blanket in the west market,

a bridle in the south market,

and a long whip in the north market.

She could have been exhausted

before joining the army.

[Dead]

[Love on a Shoestring]

[Episode 1]

Everyone loves money.

Among normal people,

except a few unique ones,

everyone wants more money.

[Water bill: 4 NT dollars]

Because surviving is easy, but life is not easy.

[Breakfast: 65 NT dollars]

You need money

to survive.

It's 85 NT dollars.

[Lunch: 85 NT dollars]

Because in today's life,

from the moment we open our eyes,

[Transportation fees: 235 NT dollars]

we are subject

to the user charge logic.

We have to pay for what we have gained.

[Coffee: 180 NT dollars]

[Promotion]

[Daily supplies: 298 NT dollars]

Especially when the inflation is serious,

the pressure of paying

-is getting heavier. -This.

-Really. -It's expensive.

Group buying. There are exactly three of us.

[Group buying: 240 NT dollars]

Since it's so hard to make money,

you need a good reason

[Ticket: 600 NT dollars]

to take out the money

in your wallet.

This is not being petty.

[Online shopping: 2,500 NT dollars Online shopping: 7,800 NT dollars Online shopping: 4,580 NT dollars]

It is your attitude towards money.

So in the era of rising inflation,

the most important principle of survival

is to save money.

[Wang Zhenfu, Vice President of Marketing Most afraid of General Manager]

We only have a budget of 300,000 NT dollars

for this time's new product launch event.

Mr. Wang,

300,000 NT dollars?

It is not enough.

[Joan, Vice Director of Marketing Department I don't want to work. I only want to get married]

At the management meeting,

General Manager stared at me.

The Marketing & Public Relations Department spent the most money.

It costs a lot of money to hold an event.

If the event

is not grand enough

and the reporters don't come,

it won't have any effect.

That's right.

We need money to prepare dim sum.

We also need a lot of money

for the boards.

Holding events nowadays costs much money.

If the money is not enough,

the reporters will be unhappy.

And it would be a great loss

if the company's reputation is ruined, right?

I know it's impossible

to hold a grand event on a tight budget.

In our company,

only one person can do it.

Who?

Jian Keke.

[Jian Keke, Accounting Clerk I'm not petty, but thrifty]

Elly.

What's wrong

with your department's Jian Keke?

Is she here to challenge us?

It's typical of her.

She's always interested in money.

I don't believe she can do it.

It's hard to say.

In order to save money,

she's willing to do anything.

[Elly, Accountant Clerk Beauty is a woman's best investment]

Here comes the secret weapons.

[Zhang Chunjiao, CFO of the Jian family Queen of thrift]

[Jian Fuyun, Long-Term Laborer of the Jian family I respect my wife. I'm not afraid of her]

You're here.

Baby.

Everything is here.

Thank you very much.

-You're welcome. -Please help me move them inside.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

Keke,

you have a strong sense of responsibility.

This is not your department's business.

How many hands do you have?

Why do you need to do everything?

Because...

You want a bonus.

How much do you want?

10%.

[10%]

10%?

The company can't gain profits.

7%.

[7%]

3%.

[3%]

Mr. Wang, ask someone else to do it.

5%.

[5%]

I can only offer 5% at most.

Deal.

Dear, look at her.

As long as Keke wants to do it,

she definitely can do it.

I still need to arrange the venue.

I'm leaving.

Okay. Go now.

Thank you very much.

Be careful on your way home.

Be careful.

Okay, bye.

Bye.

-Bye. -Done?

Thank you.

Great.

Let's go.

This is strange.

The car just broke down suddenly.

It won't start?

That's right.

How did this happen?

You didn't refuel it.

This is strange too.

The car just ran out of fuel suddenly.

Come on.

You only know how to cheer for me.

[New Products of Trendee]

[New product launch]

This is a huge board.

It costs a lot, right?

No, it's free.

W-Who is this uncle?

My father.

He used it when he competed for the borough warden.

Oh.

I'm going to get some glue for it.

Okay.

Put this in front of me.

Put this closer to me.

Closer. Closer.

That one.

Don't you think it's improper

to repackage these PR products

and then hand them out?

But these PR products take up a lot of space.

It's good to take this chance to hand them out.

We can also give the products

that haven't been sold in this quarter as gifts.

It's a win-win situation.

Right, remember this.

Give the fish oil gift box

to V's reporter.

Because he has two children.

Give skincare products

to X's online reporter.

Because she pays much attention to skincare.

Give the pregnancy oil

to Q's reporter.

But he's a man.

His wife just got pregnant.

Although our gifts are not very luxurious,

they should

be suitable for them.

I'll leave this to you.

Remember that.

Okay.

Hello.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

This sandwich tastes really good.

Yes.

These are handmade.

Where did you buy them?

Callie Bakery.

Is it famous?

Why haven't I heard of it?

Currently, it only sells products online.

It's expected to open a retail store in about six months.

It's really good.

Thank you.

[Sun Jiali, Callie's backup boss Money is more important than love]

Ladies and gentlemen,

and livestreamers,

welcome.

Bravo.

The new product launch event

of our e-commerce platform

officially begins.

I'm very happy

you came today.

On the right side in the rear,

we have gifts

for the reporters here.

On the left side in the rear,

there are tea and desserts

for everyone here.

[Trendee]

Considering your ability,

many foreign companies must have contacted you.

I didn't expect you to choose our company.

If I made salary the criterion,

indeed, I wouldn't have chosen your company.

But I can create my own value.

So I chose

the work environment I like.

Of course,

I also value

your company's future development potential very much.

Although I don't know

if your final statement is a compliment,

I'm very happy

that you chose to join us

because you like our company.

[Liang Hanming, Manager of the HR Department A senior worker with 20-year experience]

Welcome to our Business Department.

By the way,

where is

the Accounting Department?

The Accounting Department?

[Wang Haikuo, a top salesman Making money is as easy as breathing]

That man is so handsome.

Is he an employee of our company?

Who is he?

Which department is he in?

I really want to know him.

He's so handsome.

Gosh.

So many people went for the "buy one, get one free" promotion today.

I waited in line for so long.

The guy in blue business suit.

Yes, you.

You dropped one buck.

It's mine?

From the moment I heard the sound

to when I turned around and saw it,

the owner could only take five steps at most in such a short time.

With the one buck being the center,

you're the only one

within the distance of five steps.

That makes sense.

I'm giving you this one buck.

First,

this is not mine.

I can't take it.

Besides,

those who look down on one buck

will cry over it eventually.

Keep it.

The elevator.

Wait for me.

[Trendee Accounting Department]

Keke.

I heard the vice president of the Marketing & Public Relations Department

wants to give you a banner.

I told him I want a bonus,

not a banner.

You did him a great favor this time.

He definitely will strongly praise you

at the management meeting.

[Katy, Clerk of the Accounting Department Newcomer in the workplace]

[Yu Fen, Clerk of the Accounting Department An onlooker]

The prices of commodities are rising.

Every penny saved by the company is a penny earned.

I get paid. It's natural for me

to help the company make money, right?

What a grand speech.

You said it

like others wouldn't save money for the company.

I didn't say that.

Don't think too much.

I'm not.

It's the truth.

Everyone in the company knows

as long as it's about money,

Jian Keke would do her best.

Even if it's not the Accounting Department's business,

she would try her best to impress the leaders.

I did what I could

to help the company save money,

and I can earn a bonus.

Why would I refuse to do it?

I don't think anyone else

is better than you at saving money.

I save money and make money with my own abilities,

just like you seduce men to buy you designer bags

with your abilities.

What's so shameful about it?

Yes.

I used money

to make myself the person I like

and used my beauty

to attract men's attention

and ask them

to buy more things of designer brands for me.

This is a virtuous circle.

A virtuous circle. A virtuous circle.

Then it needs sustainable development.

So I suggest you should save more money.

Otherwise, you can't even get through the gate

of a medical aesthetic company in the future.

But I was born pretty.

But no one can escape the ravages of old age.

What do you mean?

If I remember correctly,

someone is going to celebrate her

1...

2...

3...

Don't.

30th birthday.

Jian Keke!

Everyone,

this is Wang Haikuo, the new manager

of Division One of the Business Department.

-Hello, Manager. -Hello, Manager.

Hello, everyone.

Let's cooperate well

and help each other in the future.

Welcome, Manager.

-Welcome. -Please take care of us.

I'm going to show you your office.

You know what?

The managers of Division Two and Division Three

asked for a leave and didn't come today.

They don't want to meet the new manager?

I heard the company specially poached Mr. Wang

from another company.

I heard he's very competent.

When he was in his previous company,

he always ranked first in performance.

The Business Department will suffer in the future.

[Chen Shi, a salesman in Division One Always at the bottom in performance]

Mr. Wang.

Do you want some coffee?

My treat.

It's okay. I brought money.

How about buying you a cake?

No, I don't really like sweet food.

Mr. Wang, let's friend each other.

If you need me,

I'll be there anytime.

Do you...

want me to do you a favor?

Mr. Wang.

You...

Sorry. Am I wrong?

No.

You're right.

I do want to ask you for a favor.

When the manager of Division One resigned,

he took all his members away.

I'm the only one left.

Because I'm an underperforming employee.

Sorry, your name is...

My name is Chen Shi.

Your name fits you.

Good. This is an advantage.

But for business,

it may not be good.

It's okay.

Let's work hard together.

I'm sure we can be the No. 1 in performance.

Okay.

Gentlemen, what would you like?

A large cup of iced Americano, please.

Is that all?

Mr. Wang, are you sure...

No need. You go ahead.

That's 65 NT dollars.

Okay.

Mr. Wang, do you have...

one buck?

Yes.

The guy in blue business suit.

Those who look down on one buck

will cry over it eventually.

Keep it.

Wait.

I'm going to pay with my mobile phone.

Two large cups of iced Americano.

Okay.

Thank you, Mr. Wang.

Are you ready?

Yes.

I'm getting started then.

Okay.

Ready.

Go!

8.4 seconds.

Impressive.

Who am I?

The Queen of saving electricity.

Of course.

Done.

Done?

Beautiful, right?

What is it?

A handmade bag.

It's for my beautiful and lovely daughter.

It's so cute.

You said you want to buy a bag.

You said it a few times.

You didn't find anything you like when you went to the thrift shop.

So today, I used something

to make a knitted bag for you personally.

Amazing.

You know knitted bags are popular this year?

Right? I'm your father.

Also, this color is very special.

Taro purple, right?

So cute.

Beautiful, right?

Thank you.

Now I'm going to buy

your favorite stinky tofu.

No need for that.

Mom made Stir-fried Beef with Scallions,

Fried Eggs with Onions,

and soup.

That's enough.

It's different.

You've been working so hard.

Of course I should buy your favorite

stinky tofu.

It's very stinky.

I'm sure you'll like it.

No need for that, really.

Wait for me. I'll be right back.

Alright, your dad loves you.

Just let him go.

Okay, see you later.

My precious daughter.

Have a seat.

In order to make this bag for you,

your father hasn't slept for a few days.

I don't want him to be so tired.

Because

he thinks he...

feels sorry to you, so...

Stop talking about

feeling sorry.

He didn't do anything wrong to me.

Anyway,

he should take up the responsibilities for his own mistakes.

No matter how hard it is,

he can't implicate his daughter.

He's responsible now.

Just now, his shoes looked so old,

but he didn't even want to buy a new pair of shoes.

It's okay.

Alright.

You're the best.

Look. It's cute.

A promotion?

Is your news corrret?

I'm the HR manager.

Whether it's about promotion, salary increases or dismissal,

they have to inform me.

Am I right?

On what grounds can she get promoted?

She saved some money for the company last year

and helped the Accounting Department improve its KPI a lot.

Besides, this time,

the Vice President of the Marketing & Public Relations Department

highly praised her, too.

Do you think she should be promoted?

Cousin, even you approve of her promotion, too.

Then I have nothing to say.

It's rare to get a promotion and a raise in salary.

As her colleague,

I should give her a gift to congratulate her.

A gift?

What do you want to give her?

Look.

Isn't it amazing?

In order to save money,

now his craftsmanship is really good.

Uncle Jian definitely doesn't hope that

you'll have to save money all the time

and can't buy the things

you like,

because someone cheated him out of his money.

That's why he has been improving his craftsmanship.

So I've decided that

I'll quit saving money.

I want to buy a pair of

better shoes for him.

I'll share the cost with you.

I'll pay half of the cost.

No need.

You just need to attend his birthday party,

and he'll be very happy.

How is it going with your plan of looking for the location for your shop?

Do you have any ideal choices?

Well...

Sun Jiali.

Did you lend him the money again?

No.

No?

You must have lent him the money.

As you know, if it weren't for him,

you would have opened your shop.

When people are in a relationship,

at most, they will just spend a small amount of money.

But you're losing money in it.

You're losing money in it.

-You're losing money... -Your mobile phone is ringing.

Who is that?

It's Joan from the Marketing & Public Relations Department.

She wants to add me to her friend list.

Then aren't you going to agree?

Of course not.

Your wedding will be held at a five-star hotel?

That must cost a lot.

I've heard that the food in this hotel is very delicious.

I'll definitely attend your wedding.

So everyone, please help me

get the guest list for my wedding

before 5 p.m. today.

In this way, it'll be easier for me to count the number of the guests.

-Okay. -Okay.

Jian Keke, you're back.

Yes, what's wrong?

Nothing.

Previously, there was a rumor in the company that

you didn't get along well with Joan.

Now Joan is going to get married

I think you'll attend her wedding

so as to squash the rumor, right?

What do you want now?

Joan.

Send the electronic wedding invitation letter to Keke now.

But she didn't add me to her friend list.

She didn't add you to her friend list?

It's okay. She's already here.

Just give it to her directly.

Before I can use the bonus I've earned

to buy a pair of shoes for my father,

I have to give it to Joan as a gift for her wedding?

Jian Keke, where are you going?

I'm going to work.

Jian Keke.

Why did you run away?

I'm in a hurry to deliver documents.

That evil Elly

even wanted to attack me with a red bomb.

That's strange.

We took the elevator.

I don't think we would be much slower than her.

Where is she?

It'll be time to get off work soon.

But I still asked you to go with me to have a meeting with a client.

Thanks for your hard work.

I'll treat you

to karaoke tonight.

Manager, you've just joined our company,

and you're going to treat us to karaoke so soon?

Manager, you're really generous,

unlike the other two managers,

who are so stingy.

-Right. They are very stingy. -Very stingy.

I forgot to take my mobile phone.

I'll go upstairs to get my mobile phone.

Wait for me in the lobby first.

I'll be right down.

Okay.

Just hang in there for a while again.

Then the bomb will be defused.

I'm happy.

Hello.

My name is Wang Haikuo.

I'm the manager of the No. 1 Business Department.

Hello.

Elly asked us to find Keke.

Where is Keke?

Let me tell you.

Of course she has to hide herself well.

For Keke, red bombs

are on the same level as nuclear bombs.

We're in the Business Department now.

Let's go inside to take a look.

Maybe she's hiding inside.

Look at that man.

He's handsome.

Right?

Let's go over there to get to know him.

No.

We're here to look for Keke.

It's okay.

I've never seen him before.

He doesn't look like a manufacturer.

Maybe he's a newcomer.

Let's get to know him.

Let's go.

Can you do me a favor?

What favor is it?

Put it on.

Put it on now.

Hurry up.

What is he doing?

Is he weak?

Why is he wearing a blanket?

Turn around.

Turn.

Is he playing the role of Superman?

Are people of the Business Department that free?

So he's having a Cosplay?

Is it possible that our company

is holding a stage play event?

Hurry up.

Let's go.

Where are we going?

Anywhere is fine.

Just take me away from here.

Let's go!

Let's go now!

Left, right.

What is he doing?

He's walking

in such a weird way.

He's walking towards us.

Right.

Is he approaching us now?

Where's his face?

Why is he walking like this?

Should we run away?

Will our lives be in danger?

Well...

What should we do?

My feet are weak. I have no strength to walk now.

It's okay.

He's approaching us.

Don't be afraid. I'm here.

He smiled at me.

It's okay.

I'm a little nervous, too.

He left, didn't he?

What a pity for such a handsome man.

I think

God is fair.

It seems that we have a good tacit understanding.

Not bad.

But thank you.

So you don't recognize me?

Should I recognize you?

But after you mentioned that,

you seem to look a bit familiar to me.

Have I seen you somewhere before?

One buck!

What are you doing?

Katy said that they didn't see Keke

in the Business Department.

Where is she now?

People are so bold nowadays.

How dare they date in the office?

That's right. They are just not worried that when they break up,

they'll feel very embarrassed.

What's wrong? Who sent you a message?

Did they find Keke?

People of the Administration Department also said that they didn't see Keke.

There are only these several departments in our company.

So where is Keke now?

Calm down. We'll find her eventually.

It's safe now.

Thank you for your help.

You're welcome.

Was...

I

too close to you just now,

which made you feel uncomfortable?

No.

No.

Or did my abrupt question scare you,

which made you unhappy?

No, I'm not unhappy.

Really?

Then why aren't you looking at me

if you're not unhappy?

I looked at you for a long time just now.

You looked at me for a long time indeed.

But I don't want to look less at you at all.

One Buck, well...

I mean, thank you for your help.

I have to get back to work.

Bye.

I don't know your name yet.

Jian Keke.

Nice to meet you, Jian Keke.

That was close.

So you really wasn't forced to attend

Joan's wedding?

It's true.

Come on. Be careful. It's still hot.

Okay.

-This looks so delicious. -Coming.

Be careful. Come on.

What are you talking about? You look so happy.

Your daughter saved some money again.

Really?

By the way, I opened the mailbox just now,

and there was a wedding invitation letter for Keke inside.

[Jian Keke]

Is it possible that Keke is screaming right now?

Probably.

Jian Keke could never anticipate that

I would put the invitation letter in the mailbox of her home directly.

She even hid herself for so long.

However,

how did she manage to finish the work

while hiding herself?

That's not the point.

Most importantly,

even if Keke might not attend Joan's wedding,

she must give her a red packet this time.

Her wedding will be held at a five-star hotel,

so the red packet you're going to give her

can't contain a very small amount of money.

How much should it be?

At least 2,000 NT dollars.

2,000 NT dollars?

It's a five-star hotel after all.

It means that I have to give all my bonus

to her directly, doesn't it?

Why did you open the mailbox for no reason?

Well...

Auntie Jian, it's not Uncle Jian's fault.

How about this?

If you're not quite close

to Joan,

in fact, you don't have to attend

the wedding or give her a red packet.

That's not okay!

Her wedding invitation letter has been sent here.

They even work in the same company.

It's rude not to give her a red packet.

I didn't expect that Elly, who is such a crafty woman,

would have a tactic like this.

I even asked that man for help.

I even jumped onto him.

I even walked for so long.

I walked all that long distance in vain.

That man?

You even jumped onto him?

Which man?

What?

Did I say anything just now?

What?

Why do you look so shy?

I...

I don't look shy.

N--No.

Then why are you stuttering?

Well...

I... I'm going to take a shower first

in order to change my mood.

She didn't answer our questions,

and she even ran away.

I think it's the effect of hormones.

Why didn't I just answer their questions directly?

I even said that I was going to take a shower.

I'm starving now.

[Money-saving Bank—Account Balance: 100,520 NT dollars]

Figures can make people feel calm indeed.

For the money which Elly has made me lose,

I must take it back.

The assistant of the Business Department

sent me photos of them singing

last night.

Let me see the photos.

He's handsome.

But his action seems weird.

Being weird or not is not the point.

Anyway, he's handsome, and that's good.

I've also heard that this new business manager

is a rich bachelor.

He comes from a good family.

He's very rich.

Rich people

are extremely attractive to Elly.

I've heard that the Business Department

held a welcoming party last night.

After that, they went singing to go on having fun.

Do you know how much it cost

in the end last night?

52,000 NT dollars!

He paid all the costs himself.

It's more than my salary.

52,000 NT dollars.

It's half of my monthly salary.

He spent such a large amount of money.

One Buck.

Hello, everyone.

I'm Wang Haikuo, and I've just joined the Business Department of our company.

I specially bought some snacks

to say hello to all the departments.

From now on, for the accounts of the Business Department,

I wish that you guys from the Accounting Department

wouldn't give us a hard time

and would help us more.

No problem.

Hello, my name is Elly.

If you need anything,

you can come to me anytime.

Hello. Thank you.

But I prefer to ask those who I know for help,

as I'm more familiar with them.

You know someone from our Accounting...

Hi, Jian Keke.

Have you forgotten me so soon?

How would I forget you?

In order to celebrate your joining our company,

I'll treat you to lunch.

Really?

Okay. Then...

12 o'clock on the first floor of our company.

Okay.

It turns out that you two know each other so well.

How long have you known each other?

How did you get to know each other?

Over ten years.

-Over ten years? -Over ten years?

Let me teach you to massage an acupoint.

It can help you refresh yourself.

It can also improve your health and reduce fatigue.

When you need to handle the reimbursement for the business costs...

You buy whatever you want,

and you eat whatever you want.

What if you can't pay the salaries?

It's so late now. Let me call a taxi for you.

A few days ago,

the borough warden said that a girl was stalked.

It's not about whether he came to pick you up or not.

The point is that he always made you wait until midnight.

Why are you so nice to Keke?

Because I think that

she is an interesting girl.

Did you miss your appointment with Vice President Zhang

because of the car accident that day?

This matter

is none of your business.