All language subtitles for Master of My Own EP01

[Ren Pengfei]
(Mr. Zhang of Xiaoma Technology)

(wants to meet Mr. Lu.)

(When can it be scheduled?)

[Qiu Junlin]
(We've submitted the weekly report.)

(When will Mr. Lu give his feedback?)

[Send]
(All of the messages above had been duly noted.)

(I'll follow up the soonest I reach the office.)

[Joint Capital]

Mr. Lu will be using a handheld microphone

for tonight's award ceremony.

There shouldn't be any problem down here, right?

Absolutely no problem.

[Accompany Mr. Lu to the award ceremony]

Yes, Xiaoyang?

(Ning Meng, where are you?)

I went to pick up Mr. Lu's suits.

What's the matter?

(What else can it be? A storm is brewing.)

(Come back quickly.)

All right. I'll be there right away.

[Master Of My Own]

[Episode 1]

Mr. Liu, are you crazy to show up here

at this time?

[Chairman]

Where's Ning Meng?

I've rushed her. She'll be here soon.

(Liu Yitian!)

(Do you think you deserve to use the toilet?)

Keep calling her.

Ning Meng, where are you now?

Please come back now.

He's going to blow up anytime soon.

All the terms were laid down

and all that was left was to sign
the investment agreement.

How did it go wrong

in your hands, Ren Pengfei?

Every one of you

would brag about how competent you are.

With the high success rates you have,

how did you end up being stood up?

Do guys prefer being the second choice?

After both parties signed the agreement,

you'd even help to courier the documents.

Is that what you want?

Mr. Lu,

Tang Zhengwang didn't keep his words.

He can always tell us if he wasn't happy

with the terms.

We were caught off guard

when he changed his mind at the last minute.

It was really hard for us to predict this.

Do you think we can find another project...

Another project?

So all of our market due diligence
was all for nothing?

What's Qilin's Home's selling point?

Environmentally friendly home furniture.

If you can find another company

that's better

than Qilin's Home in this aspect,

you can take my post.

Find it!

Mr. Lu, I'll think of something.

Think of what?

It'll be too late

by the time you think of something.

Ning Meng, there you are.

I delivered coffee twice

but he sent me out twice.

He said it wasn't hot enough and too sweet.

We can't do anything without you here.

What happened?

Didn't Mr. Lu try

to invest in Qilin's Home?

We don't know

why Mr. Tang

contacted

an investment company called Caihuang Capital

behind our backs.

He insisted on investing with Jin Haiyang

and got rid of us.

Mr. Lu had given

all the resources to them.

But someone else reaps his sow.

Mr. Ren was unaware

and didn't get wind of this.

That's why Mr. Lu was livid.

(You guys are unbelievable.)

(Even a roasted duck can fly now!)

Roasted duck.

He's upset to the point
where he doesn't speak properly now.

Meng, the meeting with the bank

is in 30 minutes.

Do you think we can still have the meeting?

Yes.

This darn Tang Zhengwang.

He's not answering my call

because he did something wrong!

Mr. Lu, Mr. Tang's secretary, Luan, told me

that Mr. Tang has been ill.

Could it be that he didn't notice your call?

Ill?

I think he's seriously ill.

And I didn't ask you. Get out.

All right.

Wait.

I'm thirsty.

Get me something to drink.

Do you want tea or coffee?

Tea.

Hot or iced?

Iced.

Sugar or milk?

Milk.

All right.

Mr. Lu, your tea.

I didn't say I wanted tea.

I said I wanted coffee.

I made it according to your request.

You wanted hot coffee with sugar.

It's from the same batch

of Ethiopian coffee beans.

The taste is the same.

Sirs, what do you want to drink?

They don't deserve to drink.

Their heads are filled with water.

They're not thirsty at all. Are you thirsty?

No, we're not.

We're not thirsty at all.

Mr. Lu,

this is the financial statement
for the new quarter.

This is the event itinerary

for tonight's annual investor's award ceremony

and guestlists.

There are several of them

you wanted to meet before.

Mr. Lu,

there's a meeting in the conference room later.

It was a meeting with the bank
we arranged a week ago.

They'd be here any minute now.

Why don't I tell them

to wait until you're done

with the affairs here?

Ning Meng, are you getting ahead of yourself

and making the decisions for me?

Who told you

I wanted to take care of the affairs here first?

Also,

don't just stand there and do nothing.

I want each of you

to prepare an analysis report about this matter

and give it to me before you get off work.

Come on, let's go.

Mr. Qiu, Mr. Ren.

Ren, what happened?

Isn't this your department's project?

What does that have to do

with Liu, the Administrative Director, and me

in this matter?

No matter how close we are,

we shouldn't get reprimanded together, right?

Sorry, guys.

It's my fault.

I'll buy you a meal another day, okay?

We're all directors of this company.

It's humiliating

to be scolded every day

like this.

Mr. Lu has a bad temper.

But he has good foresight.

He made his first pot of gold
when he joined the industry

by investing in a project.

He can't tolerate any failures

when he's used to consecutive successes.

You're right.

We'll just put up with it, then.

Joint Capital offered us

a high annual salary.

Why?

It's for the compensation for mental damages.

Look.

Without Ning Meng,

we wouldn't have survived today.

My foresight is also good, right?

Ning Meng already has Mr. Lu

within her grasp.

[HR Director]
No secretary could last

for three months.

Look at her. She's been here for three years.

That means you have a unique vision.

Stop it.

It's true.

Not at all.

If Ning Meng is taller

and more beautiful,

she won't be the secretary anymore.

Am I right?

Who's she, then?

Lady Boss.

What?

Mr. Lu, why don't you just fire Mr. Ren?

Why should I fire him?

He let the information leak out.

He failed to predict

why Tang Zhengwang changed
his mind at the last minute.

How can a person

don't think from all angles
when it comes to investment?

One has to be brave
and a visionary at the same time.

There's always a way to keep things from you.

Why are you upset with Mr. Ren, then?

Are you mocking me?

Put that pretense away

from your face.

Someone without a keen insight

can't be an investor.

So why did you think

Tang Zhengwang suddenly changed his mind?

There are no other issues in this project.

We can only assume

that Jin Haiyang
from Caihuang Capital has offered

a higher price.

By the way,

are you close to Tang Zhengwang's

secretary?

Pretty close.

I want you to find her

to get some information from her.

Do you know what to say?

I'll just play it by ear.

[Chairman]

Have some water.

I'm very curious.

How did you know

how to handle Mr. Lu?

He said he wanted tea.

How did you know he wanted coffee?

This is what Mr. Lu is like.

He likes guessing games

and saying things he didn't mean.

I get it. Just do the opposite of what he says.

Wait, that's not right.

There are times he wanted to have tea

when he said he wanted it.

Analyze according to the situation.

You're a god.

I have no choice.

It comes from countless experiences.

Meng, it's been three years.

It must be hard on you.

Yes.

But I think this will all be over for me soon.

It's my last day as secretary.

I have to go now.

The bankers are coming. Go and receive them.

Last day?

Hey, Luan.

There you are. Sit.

The valuation given by Caihuang Capital

is indeed higher than ours.

But Ms. Luan is not sure how much.

I think it must be tempting.

Otherwise,

Tang Zhengwang won't take
the chance of offending you

by changing his mind at the last minute.

I know how Jin Haiyang of Caihuang Capital works.

He'll start with a long-winding story
and talk excitedly

to bluff the entrepreneurs

all the time.

As far as I know,

he used this method

of offering high prices to win projects before.

But it's all talk with not much success.

What should we do, then?

Do we need to increase our valuation?

How many years has Ms. Luan worked

for Tang Zhengwang?

Three years.

Like me, it's been three years.

Luan.

He's going to sign it today?

All right. I understand.

Thank you, Luan.

Tang Zhengwang is too impatient.

He said

he was going to sign it with Jin Haiyang next week.

We'd still have time to do something about it.

Why did

he suddenly reschedule it to today?

Did Mr. Tang contact you?

No.

"He's now at The Peninsula Hotel.

He'll be going to Jinyu Club from there.

It'll take about half an hour."

We must reach the hotel

before three o'clock to stop Tang Zhengwang.

Or else, it'll be too late.

Song, drive a little faster.

All right.

Mr. Tang, they're here.

I'll go and meet them.

Okay. Sure.

This way, please.

Mr. Tang.

Where's Mr. Lu?

He thought you didn't want to see him

because you didn't answer his calls.

So he sent me here alone.

Please have a seat.

So

when it comes to making a decision

on this project,

Ms. Ning, can you make the decision?

Of course, I can't.

But it doesn't affect anything

because

Mr. Lu doesn't have plans
to increase the valuation.

[Half an hour ago]

Did you say Ms. Luan has worked

for Tang Zhengwang for three years?

Yes.

That means

she's not a newcomer.

How could she casually tell you

their trade secrets?

What time they're signing and where her boss is,

as if they're afraid you don't know.

Even if you have a close relationship,

she can't be this negligent in her work, right?

Are you saying they're putting up an act?

Tang Zhengwang told her to tell me these?

Tang Zhengwang never intends to give up

on cooperating with us.

He was confused by others,

thinking he could get a higher valuation.

Since he sent his secretary to deal with this,

my secretary can't lose

to others now, can she?

Is this Mr. Lu's intention?

Mr. Lu said

if we were investing in this project,

we'd invest according to his valuation.

The valuation we've offered is already

the highest

within a reasonable range.

Do you think there's a possibility

that

you've misheard him?

No, I mean,

is there no room

for further negotiation?

Mr. Tang,

I'm only here to relay his message.

But you're right.

It's not up to a sectary like me

to make such decisions

on these big projects.

Why don't you call

and ask Mr. Lu now

if this is the case

now?

The thing is,

Mr. Lu is getting ready

for an important award ceremony tonight.

He especially instructed me

not to waste his time and energy

on other things.

But this isn't a small matter, is it?

Mr. Lu's temper is pretty...

It's difficult on my side.

Ms. Luan, we're in the same field.

So please don't make it hard for me.

Mr. Tang,

Mr. Lu respects

every entrepreneur's opinions.

Yes.

So he wishes

you and Mr. Jin to enjoy working together.

I'll take my leave.

All right.

No. Wait.

Did Mr. Lu say anything else

other than that?

I mean, is there anything else?

I almost forgot.

What is it?

He wants me to tell you

that he wants

a win-win situation
with the entrepreneurs he invested in.

He wants to make
the same amount of money together,

which is more important than splitting

the pie.

I'll take my leave if there's nothing else.

Ms. Luan, you don't have to see me off.

See you.

[The 15th New Forces Awards Ceremony]

[Lu Jiming]

[Tang Zhengwang.
Mr. Lu, when is it convenient for you?]

[How about I see you to discuss
the investment letter of intent?]

Is it done?

Thanks.

It's my duty.

Mr. Lu, that way.

Mr. Lu, it's seat No. 7.

I've sent you the seat list via WeChat.

All right.

I'll go over there first.

Go.

Hello,

are you Ms. Shi of Eaglestone Capital?

Yes, I am.

Your seat is over there, No. 11.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Ms. Liu, how are you?

Hello.

It's been a while.

Yes, it's been a while.

Okay, have a seat.

Everything is the same.

The truth is,

I've been meaning to visit you.

[Ning Meng. Jin Haiyang is here.]

[He's talking to the owner
of Zhixiao Venture Capital.]

Mr. Lu.

You're going to watch something interesting.

I heard you've invested

in home furnishings, right?

Is it possible for you to leave some for me?

Mr. Jin, you must love home so much

to have such preference towards home furniture.

Mr. Wang, how do you do?

Mr. Lu.

Why?

Have you already invested in a similar field?

Mr. Wang, didn't you hear

that Mr. Jin offered a very high valuation

for Mr. Tang Zhengwang of Qilin's Home.

He was really sincere.

Is that so?

I...

In that case,

we'll be competitors.

I guess

you can forget about my project.

Mr. Wang,

I'm still considering whether to cooperate
with Tang Zhengwang.

Mr. Jin,

I didn't know you had already settled

your capital chain issues.

What capital chain issues are you talking about?

The B2B online loan platforms aren't doing

very well these two years.

Last year was another year
of stock risk clearance.

Has the company you invested in solved

their cash flow crisis?

It'll be troublesome if they don't change.

It's better to invest in industries if you ask me.

As they say, it's prosperous.

It's unethical to exploit retail investors.

I agree.

Mr. Wang, you're right.

How about we schedule a time...

Mr. Wang, the ceremony is about start.

I'll send you back to your seat.

Okay.

Mr. Wang.

Let's meet up some time, Mr. Wang.

(The award ceremony is about to start.)

(Mr. Lu, you're indeed young and promising.)

(Please have a seat.)

Have a seat.

All right.

Did you enjoy that?

Yes.

It's going to start now. I'm hanging up.

Okay.

Forge ahead. Build the future.

To all

ladies and gentlemen,

good evening.

I'm tonight's host, Wang Jue.

I'm honored that all of you can join

our awards ceremony.

Next, I'll announce

tonight's new forces

awards ceremony begins officially.

Song, thank you.

It's nothing.

Why don't you go home first?

Tell Mr. Lu that you'll take time off.

I must complete my last task.

I'll head back first, okay?

Next, the company

that won the new forces award

is Joint Capital.

Let us give a round of applause

and invite the founder,

Mr. Lu Jiming, to the stage to receive his award.

At the same time,
let's invite the award presenter,

Mr. Yang Weixin.

Thank you to our award presenter.

You may take your seat.

Mr. Lu, please stay.

Next, we shall invite Mr. Lu

to share his investment philosophy.

Let's give him a round of applause.

First and foremost, I'd like to thank

those who walked with me and my seniors.

Joint Capital has run

for five years.

To receive such an award,

my team and I feel

very honored.

I think it's an art related to people

when it comes to investment.

I especially like

the word "crowd."

There are people on your left

and right in the crowd.

It looks as if they're walking together
on the same road,

which becomes a "crowd."

I can say one of them is an investor

while the other is the entrepreneur.

As long as

these two types of people share the same faith

and goal,

they can create

a lively crowd.

Thank you all.

[Accompany Mr. Lu to the award ceremony]

Mr. Lu, three years ago today...

[To Lu Jiming]

[Mr. Lu, three years ago today,
I had the honor of joining Joint Capital]

[as your secretary. Thank you
for raising me for the past three years.]

Raising?

Wrong word.

[Acknowledging]

Acknowledging.

[Lu XX]

Yes, Mr. Lu.

I'm done. Where are you?

I'm at the lounge. I'll go to you now.

Ning Meng, make a restaurant reservation

and let's have dinner.

Okay.

How many people will be joining?

Just the two of us.

Okay.

Order the food.

Buttermilk cod,

low-temperature smoked steak,

potato dumplings, salad Kiev,

and Borscht soup.

Don't add peas in the salad

and no onions in Borscht soup.

That's all.

You remember very well

what I eat.

I've been working for you for three years,
after all.

Exactly three years.

Yes, three years.

It's been a long time.

So I guess you're an experienced secretary now.

Mr. Lu, you haven't forgotten

what day it is today

since you've invited me for dinner tonight.

What day is it?

It's April 1st.

April Fools?

Not only that.

Three years ago today...

Mr. Lu.

Enjoy your dinner.

For you.

What's this?

How can I forget what day today is?

It's a gift for you.

I wish you

an April Fools day.

I can't accept this.

Why not?

You deserve it.

Mr. Lu,

you're giving me a bag,

flowers, and cakes...

Those flowers and cake have nothing to do with me.

I'm giving you this bag as a reward.

You're the secretary

of a top ten new force investor

from today on.

You should have

a decent bag when you go out, right?

(Dear Linlin, marry me.)

Marry him! Marry him!

Remember to reserve a private room
when I eat out next time.

They're so noisy.

(Marry him! Marry him!)

Mr. Lu,

I want to tell you something.

What is it?

Ning Meng, look.

What makes me admire you the most

is that you have never had

any delusions about me.

You must keep this up.

This isn't what you wanted to say?

All right, what is it?

Mr. Lu,

I don't want to be a secretary anymore.

I want to transfer to the Project Department.

Say that again?

When I interviewed at your company,

I was interviewing
to work in the Project Department.

But something went wrong in between

and I became your secretary.

Something went wrong?

It was a god-given opportunity.

Since it's an opportunity,

why do you want to leave?

Ning Meng,

this field changes all the time.

Plans can never keep up with changes.

Mr. Lu, I know it's April Fool's day today.

But you can't fool me

like a fool.

Wait, we're just having a chat.

Why are you so anxious?

Okay, how about this?

Tomorrow,

I'll talk to Liu Yitian.

After we renew your agreement,

I'll double your pay.

That's not it.

I have no interest

in working as a secretary.

Mr. Liu told me to stay by your side

so I could learn how to run projects.

After he finds a suitable secretary,

he'll transfer me.

But he delayed it for three years.

Ning Meng, you're wrong about yourself.

The truth has proven

that you're born with the talent as a secretary.

Besides,

I think highly of you.

I even bought a bag for you.

No secretary lives as comfortably as you.

Live comfortably?

You only

make coffee,

send documents, and make calls.

Even a chimpanzee with a higher IQ

can do all those with a little training.

Can a chimpanzee answer calls?

I don't mean to mock you.

Ning Meng,

it's already not bad

to have such a salary

based on your current workload.

Look at the whole industry.

Which position

is as relaxing as yours?

Relaxing?

It's not relaxing at all.

Yes, you have to work overtime sometimes.

But you only make calls

and send messages via WeChat.

That's not taxing at all.

Mr. Lu,

we can't come to an agreement here today,

I need you to follow me somewhere.

Where?

My house.

Your house?

Why?

You'll know when you get there.

Is this some kind of a trick?

Mr. Lu, I've never asked

you for anything

after so long.

I only have this one request today.

Okay, I'll go.

I didn't have any wine today anyway.

Let's go.

[Puxi Apartment]

Mr. Lu, should I wait here

or should I pick you up at a certain time?

Of course, wait here.

Mr. Lu, I don't know anything.

Don't worry.

What are you talking about?

Remember.

If I don't come down after one hour,

call the police.

Mr. Lu,

you forgot the bag.

The living environment here is bad.

We're here.

Why did you want me to come here?

Put these slippers on.

What can you see from there?

Come in and take a look.

It's so troublesome to take off my shoes.

Ning Meng, your house is a mess.

It doesn't look like the home of a lady.

Why didn't you clean up?

I'm sorry, Mr. Lu.

I forgot you like things clean.

Is it an eyesore to you?

You'll have to put up with it for a while.

You also think it doesn't look like
the house of a lady.

Am I right?

Take a closer look.

Look here.

Over there.

Your documents.

Your itinerary memos.

Your work schedule.

All these are the gifts

you want to give to the clients.

Over there

are your shirts and pants.

Usually,

I tidied everything nicely during the day.

One call from you in the middle of the night,

I had to redo everything.

How is this a home?

This is another office of mine

with a small bed for me to take a short rest.

Ning Meng, taking your work home means

you're not

that efficient at work.

These suits have been dry cleaned for days.

I didn't tell you to keep them at your place.

Why didn't you keep them at the company?

What do you think?

These

are Mr. Lu's instruction manuals.

Yours are more complicated
than the space shuttle.

Eight things to note for dry cleaning.

Thirteen things to note when making coffee.

Twenty-one for daily food and drinks.

Thirty-eight things to note
when working out of town.

I'm your secretary during the day.

After work, I become your nanny.

When you're drunk at night,

a girl like me had to drive

for you in the middle of the night.

Yes, you like things to be neat and clean.

You don't like people to enter your home.

Do you have

to give me so much trouble?

Are you done? I don't like hearing this.

I'm not done talking. Just listen.

♪And be labeled♪

I'm on call for 24 hours.

You'll be upset if I don't answer
your call within three seconds.

You'll get upset if I don't answer
your call in the middle of the night.

Can't I live my life?

Can't I rest

when I'm not well?

I'm also a human!

I'm not an AI robot.

♪Every time I ever loved♪

♪No matter how reluctant you feel♪

What does that tell you?

It shows you put your heart into your work.

You're a good secretary.

That's why I bought a bag for you as a reward.

Why are you venting your anger at me?

Even if you buy me ten of these bags,

they'll only contain your things.

I don't even have my own life anymore.

♪And reconnect with the sacred heart♪

Mr. Lu,

I've always wanted to be
in the Project Department.

If I continue to be your secretary,

I'll be completely hopeless.

♪Every time I ever loved♪

Even if I work for another company,

no one will let me work on a project anymore.

You can just continue to be my secretary.

♪Comes with huge obstacles♪

I do admire you

but only at the level

of you being my secretary.

If I transfer you

to the Project Department.

Then I don't know

what your purpose in Joint Capital is anymore.

♪There's no so-called happy ending♪

♪Just make your decision with bravery♪

That's a very harsh thing to say.

Are you looking down on me?

At least, I've graduated

with a finance background.

I know. You're in the right field.

What are you doing?

Look at these.

Venture capital? Everybody has this.

What do you want to prove by showing me these?

Do you know how many finance graduates

are produced every year?

Do you think every one of them
can succeed in investment?

That's because I never had the chance.

I've told you

everything tonight.

But you were not listening at all.

I'll say this one last time.

I don't want to work as a secretary anymore!

Who gives you the right to yell at me?

Are you rebelling against me?

Ning Meng, I'll just be frank with you.

You want to be part of Joint Capital's project?

You can just dream

or wait until your next life!

Get me some water.

I'm all thirsty
because you drive me up to the wall.

Go.

What is that thing?

Are you practicing boxing?

What did you stick here?

Ning Meng,

don't you think you've gone too far?

You actually find a photo like this.

Ning Meng,

you hid your feelings very well.

You clapped and cheered for me
at the awards ceremony.

At night, you ravage my photos.

I did go too far this time.

But I need to vent my anger.

Being your secretary is very stressful.

Luckily, I came to your house.

This trip is worthwhile.

You appeared innocent.

But you're vicious. What a hypocrite.

Why didn't I notice

that you were a hypocrite?

What's wrong?

Did you drink until you had a gastric?

If you have a gastric,

why are you covering your stomach?

Should you cover your upper abdomen?

You're putting an act?

Just go.

Go on. Go on pretending.

Just go.

Song will call the police if you don't go.

Don't tug at me.

My slipper!

Ning Meng, you're out of line!

How could you let me step on the floor barefoot?

Give me my shoes.

Mr. Lu, I...

I'll get some petrol.

(Hello.)

Zeng Yuhang, you fool!

You Qi,

I'm going to die from anger because of Lu Jiming.

It's in the middle of the night.
What's the fuss?

It's scary, like the "Ring."

What kind of terrible idea did you give me, huh?

She doesn't even want the bag.

She even lost her temper at me.

Did he think he could buy me off with a bag

and be his secretary?

He can forget about it.

Mengmeng, don't be so angry.

How can I not be upset?

She insisted on transferring
to a different department.

Why are you venting your anger at me, then?

You can take on projects
that cost hundreds of millions.

But you can't handle your secretary?

I'm not done talking.

You didn't even see

how insolent she was.

Is he the only one who has feelings

while others have no dignity?

Calm down for now.

Letting him transfer you
to the Project Department

is your goal, right?

Can you get my points or not?

I even step on the floor with my bare feet.

I'm working out of town now.

I'll talk to you when I get back, okay? Bye-bye.

Wait! Zeng Yuhang!

I've already decided. No matter what,

I'll be part of the project department.

Also, one day...

What?

I'm going to make him address me as "director."

♪Is there a fable♪

♪That could predict when we meet?♪

♪Perhaps it's going to be a sight♪

♪If we could walk ahead of time♪

♪We refused to be defined, be discriminated♪

♪And be labeled♪

♪To be the best of me♪

♪To meet the best of you again♪

♪Every time I ever loved♪

♪No matter how reluctant you feel♪

♪You have to bid farewell when the time comes♪

♪Fallen leaves, fall in love♪

♪Watching the fallen leaves,
listening to the wind♪

♪Saying that all colors have luster♪

♪Don't want to be bullied, to be brushed off♪

♪And to be treated like a fool♪

♪Breaking through the laws of the world♪

♪And reconnect with the sacred heart♪

♪Every time I ever loved♪

♪Every little thing we gain in life♪

♪Comes with huge obstacles♪

♪Fallen leaves, fall in love♪

♪There's no so-called happy ending♪

♪Just make your decision with bravery♪