Original subtitles

[This plot is entirely fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. For the sake of respecting the original spirit and content needs, certain drinking and sensation-stirring scenes are dramatized for effect; do not imitate.]

[Passing characters]

♫ The rift between you and me ♫

♫ Don't force repairs ♫

♫ It's impossible anyway ♫

♫ The one who loved out of their league ♫

♫ Highlighting oneself without discretion ♫

♫ It's wrong ♫

♫ The role of a passing character ♫

♫ You won't miss me as one ♫

♫ As you turn around, there's a new journey ahead ♫

♫ I'm still standing here responding ♫

♫ The eternal self-questioning ♫

♫ Repeating such contradictions ♫

[Who's the Boss]

[Episode 5]

Right. I am just stupid.

I deserve to be scammed, all right?

team credit

What is it now?

Duomi is ignoring me, and now you're not talking to me either, right?

I just... don't know.

Good night. I'm sleeping.

I don't know how you girls get along.

But for us guys, as soon as someone experiences a breakup and gets dumped,

it's definitely a beer opened straightaway.

Drinking and talking all night long.

And if the girlfriends don't let us play video games,

then we just play three days and nights straight before anything else.

Anyway, we must present a united front.

Even if you want to scold someone, you should scold the other party,

and not your friends.

After you drive me to Bosheng, you go back to the company first.

Okay.

[Uncle] Dear, the bracelet you gave me has a problem with the clasp.

Do you still have the receipt?

Give it to me, and I'll get it fixed.

No need to trouble my woman with this errand.

Give me the bracelet and I'll handle it.

Okay.

The concept speech of the sustainable housing in Taoyuan

and the outline for the press interview are well written.

I'll practice well according to this content.

As long as you're satisfied.

I'm quite satisfied.

However, you don't seem quite satisfied.

Is it that obvious?

I mean to say

that you usually look radiant and full of vitality.

But today your eyes are totally lackluster.

Do you have something on your mind?

No, it's just that…

I don't seem to be on the same frequency with my colleagues.

After the press conference is over,

where should the celebration party be held?

How about the izakaya we visited last time?

Or shall we go singing?

I'm fine with either.

Meng Heng isn't in the group chat.

Should we invite him in?

We should get them to join the celebration party, right?

Don't.

Then we'll have to add Cindy to the group as well.

Last time, because of Cindy, I had to leave before I could enjoy my drink.

Meng Heng, it's fine by me.

But Cindy…

is very…

Why did you bring me here?

That guy with the backpack and a black T-shirt,

what do you think his dream is?

And the girl in white, what about her?

I don't know.

Do you remember we talked about why your proposal moved me last time?

When I was a child, my family was not wealthy.

And it was a single-parent family.

I grew up with my mother, living a life being chased out by landlords.

So, when I grew up, I set a goal for myself

to build my own house,

and to let more ordinary people like us

be able to own their own homes.

Congratulations.

It seems your dream has come true.

But I didn't succeed on my first try.

I failed many times,

and it took a lot of experience to get to where I am now.

I remember when I first started out in the field,

thinking that having an architect's license made me invincible.

But in reality, there were many things to compromise on.

And ultimately, I didn't share the same vision with my partner.

So, we split up.

Shiping, you really won't consider staying?

Since our philosophies don't align, there's no need to force each other.

I'll leave the company to you.

From now on, we'll work hard on separate paths.

I'm leaving.

Shiping, can we talk about it again?

Later, I opened my own office.

I still had a very aggressive personality and was very persistent.

If an employee made a mistake, then I'd immediately tell them to leave.

Did you bring a ruler when you were measuring?

- Yes. - Yes?

Then that means you didn't bring your brain.

All measurements can vary by more than two centimeters.

You are really something.

You don't need to come to work tomorrow.

Director Zhang, can you give me another chance?

Get out.

In the end, only the accountant and I were left in the office.

I almost caused it to shut down.

One day, I was just sitting by the street.

Originally, I was thinking whether my dream was too unrealistic.

Whether I should give up.

But looking at the passersby on the street,

everyone is headed in different directions.

Coming and going. All in a hurry.

I suddenly realized something.

My dream is mine.

Not my employees'.

They come to work at Bosheng for their own future and dreams,

and not for me.

So, I shouldn't take it for granted and make them pay for my dream.

Instead, I should be thankful to them.

And even persuade them

to consider working at Bosheng as one of their dreams.

And make them understand that everything they give

is also paving the way for their own dreams.

Just like that.

They'll believe you just saying this?

And you have to add my sincere eyes.

After all, the eyes can't lie to people.

You can tell just by the look in their eyes whether they are sincere or not.

No wonder you are Director Zhang.

Indeed clever. Admirable.

Sorry.

I didn't carefully check the condition of the product during packaging. It was our oversight.

It's okay, can this be fixed?

Of course.

But I would like to confirm if there is a problem with the other bracelet

that was taken away that day?

I haven't heard anything, there shouldn't be any problems.

Good, then that's fine.

I'll create a maintenance order for you now. Please wait a moment.

Okay, thank you.

I don't like younger men.

And the way you are doing this is like taking advantage of the situation.

I can't accept that.

That's really too bad then.

I was originally going to say, "Sister, I don't want to work anymore."

You can't be serious.

I really don't like younger guys.

Give me money.

If you don't give me money, then I won't let you go.

What on earth do you want? If you keep going, I'm going to scream.

Meng Heng.

Stop joking with her.

Why are you here?

I'm sorry.

As a good friend, I should stand in your shoes and comfort you.

Instead of saying those insensitive things.

Come on.

What's this for?

Throw it at her.

No. Throw the poster.

Come on.

This is for you.

Take all your anger and smash it on the poster.

[Wanted: Annoying Scammer] [Please forgive me]

Throw them.

Isn't it pretty good?

I've prepared a lot.

You can throw as much as you want, vent all you want.

Ugly man in a suit, crap.

Little birdie, gets smaller as you train.

Annoying scammer, go die.

Gets smaller as you train.

[Sorry my best friend]

You throw it.

Such an insensitive person, you throw it at her.

Just smash it on her.

No.

I think we shouldn't throw it at the photo.

Protecting your master? Not bad.

Since she's here in person, why throw it at the photo?

Right.

Wait a moment.

I… No. Let me put this straight.

I didn't prepare any clothes to change into today.

So, throw a smaller one.

- Come on. - Okay.

One.

Two.

Three.

Idiot.

How could I do that to you?

I knew you were the best to me.

You can still hug me this low?

Yes.

Will your feet get sore?

Then we've made up.

This low.

Sorry, you guys are too disgusting, I can't watch anymore.

- Meng Heng. - Meng Heng.

- You're dead meat. - Sorry.

You're dead, seriously.

You shut up.

[Jingdu Construction Organization]

[Han Xinzheng]

Regarding the preliminary development concept for Mr. Xi's plot of land, I have a few ideas.

I've also asked colleagues from the planning department to conduct market research.

Speed up the planning department's actions. Mr. Xi doesn't like to wait.

Okay, I'll keep a close watch on all progress and report to Mr. Xi immediately.

No need, report directly to me.

I'll deal with Mr. Xi.

Is that okay?

After all, I'm in charge of this case.

But I want to confirm if there is a problem with the other bracelet

that was taken away that day?

It's okay. Don't meet unless necessary.

Lest Mr. Xi has improper thoughts about you again.

Zhou.

Help me ask Mr. Xi about next week's schedule.

Yes, no problem.

Do I need to take you to dinner tonight?

No need. This is my own business.

I can go by myself.

I save money to buy designer bags, but you don't like them.

Why are you eating instant noodles?

If I had known, I would have spent the money on bags like you.

At least I could carry them. Unlike now.

All for nothing. Now I have to tighten my belt.

What do you mean?

Nothing.

I'm just not destined to have those bags.

We have to work our tails off to buy designer bags.

But it's different for Fang Aisi.

In just a few days, she was carrying two different bags.

One of which is only available through special order with minimum spending.

And the key point is, they were gifts!

How nice!

Someone even gifted her bags, which are so hard to get?

Yeah.

I think...

she must be a mistress being kept.

No way.

She seems to have good taste.

She probably wouldn't like those balding old men, right?

Who says men who cheat are necessarily bad?

I guess that the old man must be quite well-off.

Otherwise, how could he have such good taste in buying bags?

Right.

Wait, speaking of it…

Don't you think it sounds more and more like Han Xinzheng?

Zhou.

Does the VP have a mistress?

Mistress?

I…

The VP is not that kind of person, all right?

Besides, the VP is single right now.

And if he does get a girlfriend, it wouldn't be a big deal.

The VP has a girlfriend?

- What does she look like? - Is she pretty? - I…

- Is she young? - Tall?

Is she cute?

Do you really want to know?

I'm not going to say anything. It's time to get to work.

Zhou.

You're so boring.

[A New Message]

[Uncle] Do you know why cannibals wouldn't eat you?

[A New Message]

[Uncle] Because your expression is too bitter now.

[A New Message]

[Big Brother] If possible, get into the restaurant early.

Dad doesn't like people being late.

How about it?

Why do you look a bit flushed?

Not at all, you're overthinking it.

I can't do this anymore.

Why aren't you dressed this early in the morning?

What are you, an exhibitionist?

I thought it would be cooler like this.

W-What are you doing?

The hair dryer is broken, I want to borrow yours.

Then why didn't you put on some clothes before coming out?

Didn't I just say it's cooler this way?

T-The hair dryer is in the bathroom. You get it yourself.

Then… since you're lending me the hair dryer,

I will take you to work later.

No need, I want to get to the company earlier.

I don't want to be there just on time.

After you use that hair dryer,

remember to unplug it. And make sure you close the door for me.

Also...

Don't be late, okay?

I'm closing the door.

- Closing the door now. - Okay.

Morning.

[Sales Department]

- Morning, Cindy. - Morning.

Yingjun, so early?

Came to focus on monitoring the stocks.

Okay.

What does it matter to me whether she catches a cold or not?

I'm not her mother, after all.

Superconducting blanket.

Why buy something if you're not going to use it?

People like you with cold hands and feet, don't take proper care of themselves.

Seriously.

[Uncle]

That's too nosy.

You work overtime to the point of sleeping at the office.

If it's because of the press conference, then why not involve everyone?

Good morning, Sister Chen.

Cindy.

[Who's the Boss] When you're available, could you help check

that transit plan from our sales department.

If anything needs to be modified, then give me some feedback.

Thank you.

Meng Heng, please wait a moment.

Look into my eyes.

Stop messing around.

Please take every piece of information you send out right now seriously.

Take it seriously.

I understand.

Didn't expect Director Zhang's teaching to be quite useful.

Make them understand that everything they give

is also paving the way for their own dreams.

Don't you still have to see Sister Chen about something?

Your approval document hasn't been signed yet, has it?

I'll take care of it. Don't worry about it.

My document has already been signed.

I went to see her in person.

Sister Chen.

Cindy.

Sorry. My phone has been acting up these past few days.

It made it difficult for you to contact me when the approval was ready.

I'm really sorry about that.

It's okay.

I knew you would be forgiving and wouldn't fuss over it.

But I was thinking about whether we should start a secretary group.

This way, if there are any documents or approval forms with issues,

then you can address them in the group.

I've asked Zhou and Secretary Li from the planning department,

and they both said okay.

What do you think?

Recently, I've felt like I've underestimated the job of a secretary.

So, in fact, there is a lot I would like to learn from you seniors.

It isn't too good for a rookie like me

to constantly be making mistakes for you all. Right?

Okay, then.

Then I'll create a group chat.

Thank you, Sister Chen.

Goodbye.

Truly able to bend and stretch.

Respect.

If we, the salespeople aren't a bit flexible,

then you can't achieve great things.

[Uncle]

Manager.

Gao Shuangyun.

Is everyone here?

Yes.

Do you need to return a call first?

It's all right.

Let's start as soon as everyone is here.

Start with the venue arrangement for the press conference.

The person in charge of the venue layout is…?

Sister Xiaoyun, I'm in charge.

The planning department is busy with another project now.

So, they won't support this event for now.

But we have already contacted the people from Bosheng.

So, we'll arrive at the site early to start with the setup.

Okay, very good.

[Jingdu Sustainable Housing in Taoyuan]

Thank you.

It's about time. Everything is ready.

Got it.

- Sorry, please sign in here, thank you. - Hello.

If you would like to join the lucky draw later,

then you can scan the QR code here.

And this is today's information folder and a small gift.

It contains water and drinks.

I mean water and some snacks.

What are you talking about? Please sign in here, thank you.

Editor Liao. Long time no see.

Let me introduce you. This is Director Zhang from Bosheng.

Here's my business card.

Hello, I'm Zhang Shiping.

Okay, that's basically it for our press conference.

We'll follow this procedure for the event.

- After that, it's time for the lucky draw. - Okay.

Yingjun, is the short video okay?

- No problem. - Good, okay.

- Come on. - Hello, everyone.

Hello, please take a seat inside.

Please be careful going up the stairs.

Very good, everyone take charge of your own tasks.

Manager, the VIPs and the media have all arrived.

We can begin now.

Okay, get ready to start the press conference.

This is bad.

The Hope Girl and the mascot responsible for the opening performance

got into a car accident because they were rushing to the venue.

How could this happen? Is anyone injured?

There is no life-threatening danger. But they definitely won't make it.

The opening performance has to be canceled.

We might have to use the introduction video made by Brother Yingjun as the opening act.

Do we have any other backup plans?

Starting with the video directly is too abrupt.

W-We'll…

Manager, I have an idea but I'm not sure if it'll work.

Thank you to all the VIPs and media friends for attending the press conference of

the collaboration between Bosheng Architecture and Jingdu Construction

for the sustainable housing in Taoyuan.

So, at the beginning of today's event,

I would like to invite all the guests to welcome our opening performance

with the warmest applause. Welcome the Hope Boy!

Go up.

You can do it.

♫ My Uber ride drop me off, their facts in Beverly ♫

Hope Boy.

Due to a little situation, the girl has turned into a boy.

♫ I say, "I'm feeling too hot, I say, "Come on and let's dance" ♫

♫ (Wanna fly, I'll try, deep breath) ♫

This press conference, Cindy also put a lot of thought into it.

Why haven't I seen her?

She's dealing with important work.

Director Zhang, you'll see her in a moment.

♫ The sweetest one I can find, they make the second one ♫

♫ She asked, "What else do I want?" I say, "You don't wanna know" ♫

♫ She say, "I really do," so I say, "Come on and let's dance" ♫

Watching the Hope Boy's dance steps,

it also symbolizes this sustainable housing project

is full of hope and is suitable for living in Taoyuan.

Human-centric. With the heart to care for family members.

Giving more vitality to architecture.

Let's give another round of warm applause to our Hope Boy.

Thank you. Thank you.

Following this stage, we would like to invite Director Zhang of Bosheng

and Manager Gao of Jingdu Construction to make your way to the front of our model

for the unveiling ceremony.

All right, when I count to three,

please lift the red cloth, our two honorable guests.

Are you ready? One, two, three!

Wishing Jingdu's sustainable housing in Taoyuan success in advance.

Next, we invite Director Zhang to come up and say a few words for us.

Welcome.

Thank you.

Ladies and gentlemen, friends from the media, and our partners at Bosheng.

Hello, everyone. My name is Zhang Shiping.

It is an honor to collaborate with Jingdu Construction this time.

We hope that through this project young people can establish homes,

and every person who is willing to work hard can easily have their own home.

Thank you.

Thank you, Director Zhang.

Next, we invite Manager Gao to come up on stage to take a photo with our mascot.

No, you're not supposed to pull it up.

- No, you need to move it forward. - What is it?

- Towards... Not upwards? - No!

- There's a strap inside. - Move it forward.

- There's a strap. - Where?

The strap needs to be untied first. Do you even know how?

Wait a minute. Don't move.

Do you even know how to do it?

I've never seen this before.

Weird, it's so hot.

Actually, you look quite good like this.

From now on, you should go to work like this.

What are you laughing at? I haven't said

you were laughing when we were dancing, what are you laughing at?

I was just very nervous.

Nervous about what?

- You've worked hard. - Wait a moment.

Manager. Director Zhang.

Sorry, today didn't go according to the original plan.

I think it's very good.

Although it's not quite the same as the original plan,

but Manager Gao told me.

The event was live streamed and shared by many.

Thousands of people watched.

I think the numbers are impressive.

- Good. - The online platform's streaming rate has also reached over ten thousand.

The key point is that more people want to learn

about this sustainable housing project for young people.

So, I think today's event was a success.

There's no reason to blame.

As for you. Are you hot?

You were wearing the mascot costume and also dancing. You've worked hard.

It's really super hot.

I'm all messed up like a crazy woman, thanks.

I'm dying of heat.

I think serious women are the most beautiful.

You truly deserve this compliment.

It's okay, I guess.

Meng Heng, come back with me to deal with the follow-up work.

Director Zhang, please excuse us for now.

- Thank you. - Then this…

I'll take care of it.

It's hot, isn't it? Here.

It's fine now.

- Do you want me to get you a glass of water? - No need.

It's quite heavy.

- You're stuck. - No way.

Yazi, this way.

Is anyone else not here yet?

- Chen Han and Sister Xiaoyun. - Okay.

I'll take a call. My wife is calling.

Come on.

Manager said she'll be here soon.

It couldn't be that Sister Cindy and Meng Heng are coming over together?

Please, no.

If Cindy Wang comes, then it'll be a huge downer.

After all, Cindy is one of the major contributors to this event.

We are all adults now. Just treat this as a social obligation.

A minor issue.

Okay, let's leave it at that,

Okay. Bye.

Brother Yingjun, what's wrong?

No, Cindy just called my home for my wife.

Why did Sister Cindy call your wife?

She said I was coming to sing and helped me ask for leave.

Ask for leave?

She called your wife for you to ask for leave for you?

Why do you need to ask for leave to come out and sing?

Your wife is strict?

It's just that we had a get-together before,

and I wanted to slip away early.

So, I lied to Cindy saying my wife demanded that I be home before 8:00.

Now…

So, this matter has been exposed.

Forget it, I'll go and explain to her.

- Punish you to kneel on an abacus. - You must not lie.

Under tight wife control.

- I'm not. - That's so pitiful.

- All right, let's go, go up. - Let's go.

Let's go. What's the number?

Why do you have to bring the stuff right now?

Wouldn't it be fine to just leave it in the office?

Haven't you heard the saying "finish today's work today"?

Besides, I have nothing to do tonight anyway.

Actually, they're making excuses not to have dinner with you. It's probably for the best.

After all, you used to be their boss.

Why?

Nothing. I'm not their boss anymore.

Actually, if you think about it.

The workplace is pretty similar to our school.

Some teachers in our department, for grading purposes,

would try to get closer to students.

So?

It's super awkward.

Who can speak their mind freely with a teacher?

So, we just make up all sorts of excuses.

Like the cat suddenly got temperamental. Someone suddenly fell ill.

Dodge if you can.

You should understand this principle, too.

You're not trying to teach me corporate culture now, are you?

No.

I'm teaching you the principles of being a person.

Let me tell you, I'm good at being a person. You don't need to worry.

Right, you're really good at being a person. So good that all coworkers alienate you.

Okay.

Since I've been alienated,

then there's no reason for me not to go to the celebration party.

If I, this cannon fodder, am not here, then how bored must they be?

Are you serious?

Yes.

Cindy.

I'll go with you.

Aren't you supposed to drive uber?

Money can be earned.

But a good show, once missed is missed forever.

All right.

Pack up the stuff, someone'll come to collect them tomorrow.

Do you want to reconsider

- if you really wanna go? - No. I'll take your car, hurry up.

Sure.

Everyone. Let's celebrate the successful launch event.

- Cheers! - To success!

- Everyone has worked hard. - Well done.

Well done.

Quickly pick some songs, don't be shy with me. This one's on me, dig in.

- Thank you. - Thank you, Sister Xiaoyun.

- Let me know what you want to order. - You're welcome.

I want to order that.

Chen Han 103486.

Why hasn't Cindy and Meng Heng arrived yet?

I don't know, let me ask.

Brother Yingjun.

Sister Cindy and Meng Heng.

Meng Heng said he needed to drive.

- I don't know about Cindy. - Right.

It's better if she doesn't come.

Saves the scene from being spoiled.

Yazi, don't be like that. We're all colleagues.

No, when Xiaoting and Brother Yingjun were in the same group with her,

the two of them were never happy in the celebration party.

If you don't believe me, then ask them.

Go on, tell her.

If that's the case, then I'm really sorry.

In the past, I made everyone unhappy.

It was my lack of consideration and empathy.

I want to apologize to everyone first.

So, this drink, I'll finish it.

♫ Still need to go with the flow and show off together ♫

♫ How can you and I appear so bewildered ♫

♫ Since the world is already beyond saving ♫

I know it seems for everyone to forgive me so quickly

will be impossible.

Then, how about we start from tonight?

Any dissatisfaction you have with me, or anything you dislike about me,

feel free to speak up.

- I'll take it. - Okay.

Awkward, right?

You guys enjoy yourselves.

I'll head back first.

That's not even an apology.

There's not an ounce of sincerity.

Guo, pour three drinks for Cindy.

Okay.

Chen Han, pick a song. Something upbeat.

Okay.

If you really want to apologize,

then you should dance to the song you taught the Hope Boy today, and show us all.

Make everyone happy.

Yes, you did an amazing job today.

- Perform it for us again. - It's great, Sister Cindy, you can do it.

Right? Do you guys want to see it?

Clap hands.

Come on, clap.

Do it again.

Sister Cindy.

Fine, who's afraid? Come on.

Music!

Five, six, seven, eight.

Not bad, right?

Let's get high.

Superstar.

team credit

[Layers of scheming wrapped in true or false. Who's the enemy and who's the friend?]

[Next Episode] I'm not about to go on a date.

I'm actually on a date right now.

- Come on in. - So domineering.

Even if you buy me something really expensive,

it doesn't have that intention anymore.

Being a secretary really wrongs you.

I clearly worked so hard.

Why is it always me who gets punished?

It's her position, it should go to her.

Did I ever ask you to help me like this?

Vice President Han actually never got divorced.

Zhou is talking about the mistress.

Xiaoyun, I'm sorry.

You know my personality.

I just want to know the facts.

♫ In the end, what can still ♫

♫ Be upheld ♫

♫ I can no longer believe ♫

♫ In right and wrong ♫

♫ The boundless sea of stars ♫

♫ I wait for you to become no longer illusory ♫

♫ Those past hurts ♫

♫ The involuntary evil ♫

♫ All are left behind ♫

♫ Meeting you is the most beautiful accident ♫

♫ I can hardly believe there will be ♫

♫ Such a lucky arrival ♫

♫ Meeting you is my greatest anticipation ♫

♫ Fall in love with the present ♫

♫ Because of you ♫

♫ I'm no longer afraid of loneliness and solitude ♫

My neck.

Who told you to sleep on the company's sofa?

No wonder you got a stiff neck.

I had no choice. There's too much to do, I can't finish it.

Is it too much work to be done,

or are you avoiding something?

What happened with dinner last night?

It still hurts here.

Help me massage it again.

Thank you, Uncle, you're the best.

You…

I made you a special cup of coffee.

Also, here's your favorite red bean cake.

You're so nice.

It happens I want to eat red bean cakes.

Thanks to the man who treats me the best in the world.

I know. When you're in a bad mood,

you would want to eat red bean cakes.

Take your time eating. I'm here with you.

Every time I'm lost and helpless,

thank you for always being there.

My man.