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[Master Of My Own]

[Episode 30]

Ms. Shi,

if it weren't for your guidance,

I wouldn't have grown this fast.

I'm truly thankful.

But Mr. Lu was my first boss

and the one who led me into the capital market.

So I want to go back and help him.

Ning Meng,

do your best to help him if you want.

Mr. Lu has been a great help to our company all these years.

We used a lot of their connections and resources.

Now that he's in trouble, it'd be reasonable

for me to support you to help him.

Furthermore, Mr. Lu and I are strategic partners.

It's not wrong to help my partner.

When you have spare time, come back and visit us.

Thank you, Ms. Shi.

I should be thanking you.

How's the new fund going?

I don't even have a proper business card.

It's not they look down on you. They just can't see you.

I've talked to Mr. Liang, Tang Zhengwang and the rest.

They're willing to be your LPs.

Mr. Lin from Mobi too.

His company has been listed on the NEEQ.

He's also willing to invest in us.

Not forgetting my savings over the years.

It may not be much. But it's better than nothing.

Ning Meng, why are you helping me?

When I first started working, you guided me for three years.

You may have kept me

as your secretary and forbidden me from managing investment projects.

It was hard to manage someone demanding like you.

But when I dove into the field myself,

I only realized that you were using your way to protect me.

I've said this before.

To me, you're the best investor.

I've learned a lot from you.

I won't have today's achievements without you.

Just consider it as me repaying your kindness.

Also,

you told me that investing is something worth being happy about.

That's how I feel.

At that time,

did you want to ask if I could come back and help you?

That'll depend on your sincerity.

So are you willing to be my partner,

Ms. Ning?

Deal.

Is this how you treat your company's new shareholders?

Shouldn't you coax me and let me win?

- I already gave way to you. - How is this giving way?

Lu Mingming, I've invested all my savings in you.

If Tiantian's parents refuse to let me marry her because of this, you'll have to be responsible for me.

No matter what,

I'm grateful to you and Tiantian.

I'll manage these funds properly.

When the time comes, I'll let you marry Tiantian in honor.

Now, this is the "Lu Jiming" I know.

Deal! I'll wait until you turn the table.

So what's your relationship with Ning Meng now?

Partners.

You already went back to her hometown and met her parents.

Don't you want to take your relationship a step further?

It's not the time.

Ning Meng just broke up not too long ago.

Moreover, I'm in huge debt now.

I haven't taken my revenge and paid my debts.

I can't give her anything.

Do you think this is what she wants?

Why did she break up if she wanted to live a luxurious life?

If she married Su Weiran, she'd have everything.

Am I right?

I know.

You've missed out once.

Don't miss out again this time.

Thanks.

How's the plan for your new company going?

Let me see.

Why are you searching for houses?

I can't just stay here, right?

I didn't see Tiantian coming anymore.

It's okay.

Tiantian is busy with her work.

You can just stay here without worries.

Don't try to persuade me. I've already made up my mind.

Where are you going to move to?

I haven't found a place yet.

You know the situation I'm in right now.

I can't be picky about it.

It's all right as long it's habitable.

Okay.

You have guts. I'll have your back.

But you need to work first.

You can just leave a small matter like renting a house to me. So don't worry, okay?

What do you think?

This place looks familiar.

Is it?

That means you like this place.

The layout of the houses here is great. Great environment too.

The price is not bad either.

Isn't this Ning Meng's place?

Is she staying here too?

Are you sure?

This isn't important.

What matters is that it has a great layout, great environment, and reasonable price.

Enough talking. I've made a lot of effort to find it.

Just move already.

Let's check the place out.

Come on.

Mengmeng, how do I look?

The prettiest girl of the century.

I didn't expect to be this happy to spend my own money.

Did you hear anything?

I think it's the purse crying.

Worse comes to worst, I'll just live frugally for the rest of the month.

Whose post is this?

This watch is expensive.

Senior Shen Xi.

Su Weiran's ex-girlfriend?

Let me see.

"Thank you, Jason. For holding my hands for seven years.

I look forward to our next seven years and every seven years of our lives."

That's pretty romantic.

Are you still in touch with Senior?

Then any progress with your ex-boss?

What progress are you talking about?

We just registered the company,

haven't started hiring employees, the renovation isn't done, the driver...

Stop it.

If only you could allocate some of your skills in your career to your relationship.

It's my first time starting a business.

I still think I don't have enough skills for my career.

What a workaholic.

Peel the mango for me.

No.

Please peel it for me.

Fine, I'll peel it for you.

You look even more beautiful now.

Why are you here?

I moved out from Zeng Yuhang's place.

It's not proper to keep staying at their place.

You know the situation I'm in.

So it's hard to find a place to stay.

Zeng Yuhang searched everywhere but he couldn't find anywhere suitable.

This place happens to be for rent.

The price is reasonable too.

What a coincidence.

Yeah, I think so too.

There's no such thing as coincidence in this world.

If I didn't plan it and spend a lot of money

to make the tenants next to her house move out,

do you think Lu Mingming can move in that quickly?

I didn't know my little Hanghang was this competent and clever.

That's awesome.

Now that he's staying closer to her, do you think he'll manage to win her heart?

I think he'll make it.

I hope he comes around this time.

We'll be neighbors from now on.

Neighbors. Let's help each other out, then.

Don't be shy. You can come to me if there's anything.

No, not at all.

Have you unpacked? Do you need any help?

It's okay. I'm already familiar with things around here.

I just paid the utility bills. Why is there a power outage?

It's an old unit. I guess it's a wiring problem.

Where's the switch box?

What box?

Switch box.

I don't know.

Didn't you say you're familiar with this place already?

Let's find it.

Found it.

Where? Over here.

So this is the switch box?

As expected, it tripped.

Just push it upward.

I'll do it.

That's pretty easy.

I learned a new skill.

Are you sure you can get used to this place?

I can search for other places for you to stay.

No need. It's troublesome.

I can adjust.

Moreover, it's convenient to find you to talk about work if I stay here.

I guess it's easier to exploit me to work more.

All right, then. If there's nothing else, I'll just leave.

Have you eaten? Why don't we have a meal together?

I'm trying to lose weight.

No, you can't.

I mean, you're in the investment industry.

Why do you have to lose weight?

You don't eat when you lose weight.

What if you can't think well?

Since I've taught you a skill,

I can let you buy me a meal.

Okay.

My face?

What's wrong with my face?

♪I'm not that pitiful♪ ♪For I still have you♪

♪So many twists and turns♪ ♪Have all been faced by me♪

♪If you love someone♪ ♪Love the person wholeheartedly♪

♪I just want to dote on you♪

♪I'm not so curious♪ ♪Except for thinking of you♪

♪My world has become so incredible♪ ♪All because of you♪

♪Singing the sweetest line in the song♪

[Shenhua Hardware]

Not bad. You did well at haggling prices.

The company hasn't started making money.

So we must save as much as possible.

It's hard to get a ride here. There are more than 100 people in the queue.

Do you know how to ride a bicycle?

Yes.

♪I'm not so curious♪ ♪Except for thinking of you♪

♪My world has become so incredible All because of you♪ Faster.

Why? Do you want to race me?

Bring it on! Let's go.

You're pretty fast.

♪Where did the stars go tonight?♪

Leave it there. I'll do it. ♪Leaving the entire night sky♪

♪To be lit up by the stunning fireworks♪

♪A pleasant melody floats through the air♪ I'll do it.

♪Jamming to the heartbeats♪

♪My heart flutters as the chemistry becomes intense♪

♪You make me so smile so effortlessly♪

Enough. Stop jumping. I'll do it.

Why do you keep doing my chores?

This chore isn't for a short person.

Do you know how to get rid of the glue?

Let me use your hand cream.

You knew?

Here.

Did you secretly sign up for a housekeeping class behind my back?

Well, not to that extent.

I learned something from Ning.

What did he teach you?

He told me to be nicer to you.

Do you think we can see our old office from here?

Yeah.

It's over there.

Where? Over there.

The second building on the right.

I think that's the food delivery.

I'll go and get it.

I think you're at the wrong place. I didn't order this much.

No, it's the right place.

Song?

Mr. Lu?

Yes, it's me.

Why are you delivering food now?

The Maybach was sold.

So I thought about practicing on an electric bike first.

Mr. Lu, is the new company hiring?

I'm good at riding an electric bike now.

Song?

Ning Meng?

You...

Xiaoyang's special brewed coffee is here!

Xiaoyang?

Ning Meng!

So this is your new company?

Don't you think it's lacking something?

You lack a lively and lovely chairman's secretary who can make good coffee.

I have my resume prepared too.

Ms. Ning. Mr. Lu, please go through it.

Mine is here.

Please take a look.

I can help Mr. Lu and Ms. Ning screen these candidates.

Mr. Liu?

Xiaoyang? Song?

You're here too? What a coincidence.

I was thinking about recruiting employees quickly

since the new company is set up.

I didn't expect you all to be here.

That means we were thinking of the same thing.

It's better to say the hearts of those

from the same company are linked.

That's right.

You can keep putting up the act.

I think the three of you had planned this earlier on.

Well, not three but four.

Ren Pengfei said

he'd be right over after he took care of the project in his hand.

He even said

to leave the position of the Director of Project Department for him.

Ms. Ning. Mr. Lu, please let us stay.

We'll work hard.

Thank you. I'm truly thankful.

Xiaoyang, don't just stand there.

Go and sweep the floor. Roger that.

Song, that table is in the way. Take care of it.

Okay.

I'll go and help out.

I'm on board now.

Don't just stand there.

Get back to work.

Let's go.

Mr. Liu, bring a dry cloth and a pail.

Okay.

Let me do it.

You're snatching my chores again.

Add some water.

Okay, wipe it.

-Cheers! -Cheers!

It's ready now.

Dig in.

Wait.

Mr. Lu and Ms. Ning should eat first.

Just eat.

I'll dig in first.

Here. Have some vegetables.

Thank you.

By the way, what's our new company's name?

Let's just name it Joint Capital.

I think a new company should have a new name

to have a new beginning.

I've thought about its name.

I'll call it Lu Meng.

"Lu" from the word path and "Meng" from the word alliance.

Wait. Why didn't you use your last name and Ning Meng's first name?

Xiaoyang, can't you be more professional as a secretary?

You can't spread gossip.

Lu Meng means

heroes from all paths come to form an alliance.

That's good. This is meaningful.

It's a very meaningful name.

I'm truly thankful that you believe in me

and want to accompany me to start from zero.

That's not right.

I mean we have to start with having debts.

This may not be the first time I set up a company.

But it feels completely different from before.

I fell once.

It was horrible and painful.

But this fall awakened me

to let me know how I should walk my path in the future.

Thank you for staying beside me.

It made me realize

that there are more valuable and precious things

other than profits in the capital market.

For instance, comradeship

and dreams.

Thank you. Here.

To Lu Meng!

-To Lu Meng! -Drink to Lu Meng!

For success!

[L&M Capital]

[Content set up - convenient service terminal] This is the industry

our company will focus on in the future.

Ms. Ning and I think

the future of a smart community is promising.

We can integrate

the resources we have to the maximum.

I've sent out the proposal

to Mr. Tang of Qilin's Home,

Mr. Lin of Mobi,

and Ms. Liu of Lehui.

They're very interested in it.

Home appliances and household products are all

in the industrial chain of the smart community.

They can complement each other.

The only thing we lack right now is our capital advantage.

Major LPs overlook small companies like ours,

while minor LPs don't have enough funds.

Also, it's hard to manage.

But don't ever underestimate such an amount of money.

A small amount can add up.

Why don't we think of it this way?

Major LPs may have a lot of funds.

But they also have a very high demand for returns.

But minor LPs are more patient

in waiting for the development of a project.

A smart community is a new concept.

It's not a project that will bring profits right away.

Instead, it'll need us to help it grow.

Moreover, our company has only started.

Making more friends means more connections.

I know several business owners.

I can try and talk to them.

Mr. Lu, not only can I recruit the workforce

but I can also help you attract funding.

Mr. Liu, you're just like a fortune cat.

All right. That's all for today's meeting.

Xiaoyang, sort out the financial statements of the previous quarter.

Okay, no problem, Ms. Ning.

Ning Meng, there's some development on that matter.

At the end of the trading day yesterday,

Nanlin's share price was moved up.

The trend was very strange.

So the manipulator has made its move.

After lying in wait for so long, they finally give themselves away.

What's your plan?

I've met Ms. Huang.

She is particularly interested in our concept of environmental protection.

She said she'd let us manage

the smart community project

if we had enough funds.

Come in.

Ms. Ning, I need you to sign this document.

[Su Weiran: I heard you started a company with Lu Jiming? Are you dating him?]

[Ning Meng: No.]

[Chang'an Guesthouse]

We're working on the funds.

So don't worry.

How did it go with Nanlin?

I asked a bunch of friends to help me connect

with their Chief Financial Officer.

I'm sure she knows about the company's operation.

But there's a problem.

She's resigning soon.

I don't think she's willing to take the risk.

I'll call her out tomorrow to talk about it.

Okay.

Are you used to staying at the guesthouse?

Yes.

What's there not to get used to?

Didn't we experience it

when we did our due diligence before?

There are many mosquitoes in Guangzhou.

Are there any at your place?

No. It's pretty good.

I'm glad to hear that.

All right, then. Rest early after you're done eating.

Okay. You too.

Good night.

Xiaoyang, is Mr. Lu back yet?

Meng, you've asked me three times already.

It's all Song's fault. Song!

You were supposed to pick him up at the airport.

Why didn't you go?

Mr. Lu didn't let me.

He said he was taking the airport bus to save money.

Mr. Lu is different from before.

He never had to suffer when Joint Capital was still running.

Mr. Lu?

How was it?

[Roasted Oysters. Chaozhou]

Mr. Lu, my resignation procedure is almost completed.

After the handover, I'll have nothing to do with this company anymore.

At this time, I don't want to have any trouble.

I can understand.

But I assure you

that this matter won't get you involved.

Ms. Chen,

I'm sure you can't stand their despicable means either.

Otherwise, you wouldn't have resigned.

It's the same for me.

As someone in the profession of the capital industry,

be it from my personal perspective

or the industry's perspective,

I don't want to let these people continue to do evil.

According to Gresham's law, "bad money drives out good."

They should be the ones leaving,

not someone like you who has a bottom line.

So how can I help you?

I wonder if you can lend me

the drawer agreement between Nanlin's higher management and Caihuang Capital.

It's useless even if I give it to you.

Caihuang's owner is petty and cunning.

He'd never show up for something like this.

He entrusted it to his subordinate, Mr. Qiu.

Mr. Qiu?

Do you mean Qiu Junlin?

Qiu Junlin is always related to some despicable deeds.

That's right.

I still remember he made Ning Meng resign

to take over her project.

That's right. Mr. Lu tried to get rid of the evil.

So he scolded him and fired him. I felt so relieved.

I'll go and see him tomorrow.

With this agreement, he won't be able to deny it anymore.

I should go.

It'll be too eye-catching if you go to Caihuang Capital.

Moreover, Qiu Junlin looks down on me.

It's easier for him to let down his guard if he sees me.

To pull this off, everyone must play a part.

How about this?

Tomorrow, everyone will have their own roles to play.

Mr. Qiu, Ms. Ning said she had an appointment with you.

So I let her wait for you in your office.

- Who? - Ms. Ning.

Ms. Ning?

Ning Meng?

Hi, Mr. Qiu.

It's been a while.

What are you doing here?

To work with you.

You're doing better now, I see.

You look pretty decent now.

But based on our previous relationship,

there's nothing for us to talk about. See yourself out.

Mr. Qiu, I think you should decide after seeing this.

What's the meaning of this?

It means that you and Nanlin signed

this drawer agreement of stock price manipulation.

It must be Mr. Jin who authorized you to be the proxy

so he can avoid being at risk.

Ning Meng... I mean,

Ms. Ning. You're already a director.

Why are you still so narrow-minded?

Are you taking revenge on me out of resentment

because I pushed you out in the past?

Mr. Qiu, you're taking what happened

to us very lightly

if you think it this way.

Why don't you expand the scope a little?

How should we expand it?

I want the evidence

of Caihuang Capital, Shuangxun, and Renning colluding

to acquire Qinhe through improper means.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Mr. Qiu, your acting skills still suck after so long.

Fine.

Just report me.

I shall look forward to it.

Let's see what you can gain from me.

But if you do this, this matter will become serious.

The person who provided this information to you will suffer.

Listen to me.

You can't control everything.

(I can understand) that we want to scare Qiu Junlin.

But what if he doesn't fall for it?

Can you please don't jinx it?

He's right.

Qiu Junlin has been at Jin Haiyang's beck and call

and did so much dirty work for him.

If anything happens, I think Jin Haiyang will help him solve it.

He has someone to rely on.

He's not afraid since he has nothing to lose.

What do we do, then?

This agreement was not prepared for Qiu Junlin at all.

See your way out.

Mr. Qiu, I think you've misunderstood something here.

I didn't prepare this agreement for you.

Mr. Jin is attending a finance forum.

He'll return soon.

Say, if he sees [Drawer Agreement] that the share proportion

in this agreement is different from that in his hand,

what will happen, then?

If he knows you've signed a dual contract with Nanlin

and embezzled the difference of the margin,

you've embezzled a lot from him just from this agreement.

Will he be upset?

If he finds out you've been embezzling

so much of his money for every project,

do you think Mr. Jin will make his move

and push you off the cliff by making you a scapegoat

while washing his hands of this?

(How do you know) if Qiu Junlin tampers with the agreement?

For Locke's project, he used the same method to set me up.

Qiu Junlin is greedy and a coward.

His head is filled with all those petty tricks.

I think he'll use this trick for life.

If Jin Haiyang finds out about this,

he'll be in serious trouble.

Is your neck okay?

I slept the wrong way.

I'll let Mr. Jin go through the information

about your embezzlement when he comes back.

All right. Let's talk about our matters.

Wipe your sweat.

No need.

I wasn't involved in the acquisition of Qinhe.

I only had a meal with them.

That day, Mr. Jin Haiyang left first because he was busy.

I only stayed to entertain the rest.

You must understand that Jin Haiyang is petty and cunning.

He doesn't trust anyone.

He'd take care of something as lucrative as this in person.

I know that.

You were only using each other.

You're not close to the point of being best friends.

But speaking of which,

no one is as cunning as you.

I'm sure you've been collecting their criminal evidence, right?

That's your talisman to protect yourself.

You've done so many unspeakable things for Jin Haiyang.

Once they're exposed, you'll have to take the fall for him.

Yes, you did embezzle a lot of money.

But you can say it's your hard-earned money.

You have to take all the risks of breaking the law for this small amount of money.

Is it worth it?

Qiu, Jin Haiyang was in the wrong first.

It's only right for you to leave a way out for yourself.

As long as you can give me the evidence of their illegal operation,

I'll leave this here for your safety.

Does Qiu Junlin really have evidence of their unlawful acquisition of Qinhe?

A petty person like him doesn't trust and guard against everyone.

If this drawer agreement isn't persuasive enough,

we can raise some stakes here.

Let me think about it.

Okay. I'll let you think.

It'll be better if you make your decision before Jin Haiyang comes back.

Why did he leave early?

He really left. Oh no.

Hello, Mr. Lu. Jin Haiyang left the forum early.

Don't panic. Find ways to stall him.

[Lu Jiming: Jin Haiyang is coming.]

Mr. Qiu, are you done?

I need to think about it. Give me more time.

There's no need to be this troublesome anyway.

I can just file a complaint against you.

The police will do the interrogation for me.

But we wouldn't know if Jin Haiyang will save you

or betray you when that happens.

I'll look for it.

Don't get in the way.

Move to the other lane.

What's going on?

- Zhang? - I don't know.

They're doing this on purpose.

Overtake them.

Pull over.

I said, pull over.

Can't you find it, Mr. Qiu?

I can't find my keys.

Mr. Jin.

What a coincidence.

Lu Jiming?

What are you doing here?

I'm here to discuss some projects.

Is that so?

I thought no one dared to work with you anymore.

Have you paid all your debts?

Almost.

Mr. Jin, I wonder if you have extra money to help me.

Now, this is unexpected.

Lu Jiming is asking for my help?

Okay. I'll have to think about this.

But you'll have to beg me.

Earnestly beg me.

Mr. Jin, why don't you hear about the projects I have in mind?

These big projects are suitable for you.

Tell me about it.

I found them.

I hope you'll stop harassing me in the future.

You have to promise me.

That will depend on your sincerity.

I don't ever want to see you again.

Add tiles to the Great Wall?

What nonsense is this?

You're sick.

Mr. Jin, there are other projects if you don't like this one.

Build guard rails along the Yellow River or add a switch for the sun. What do you think?

You're really out of your mind.

I think you're suitable for these projects.

You can gain profit without investing anything.

Lu Jiming, all you have left is the ability to talk glibly here.

Do you think you can do anything to me?

I can't do anything about you.

Mr. Jin, relax for a bit.

I was only kidding around.

We need to have a sense of humor. Am I right?

All right. I won't keep you any longer.

Please.

How did it go?

I got it.

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♪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♪

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♪Every time I ever loved♪

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♪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♪

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♪Fallen leaves, fall in love♪

♪There's no so-called happy ending♪

♪Just make your decision bravely♪