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(My Boss)

(Episode 2: I'll give you a chance. Join the case.)

(I know my effort will be seen by my boss!)

(Storeroom)

(Surely, there won't be anyone coming here, right?)

There's even camping equipment.

I guess I have no choice

but to camp in the firm for a few days.

Oh my god.

This person must be so toxic

to be so hated by everyone.

Scary.

Out of sight, out of mind.

(Qian.)

(Have a good dream tonight too.)

(Don't forget your appointment with the psychologist tomorrow.)

(Wish you a speedy recovery.)

If you don't withdraw the lawsuit, I'll kill you!

Don't look for me. Look for Qian Heng.

I'll kill his assistant first to sharpen my knife.

Oh, this is scary.

This is scary.

It must be this urn.

How did it come to this? I'm sleeping with an urn now.

Is there still someone here?

Qian Heng.

(Wait. Why does this person come to the firm in the middle of the night?)

(If I'm discovered, I'm dead.)

(He's so harsh.)

(No way.)

(I can't be controlled by my boss.)

(I must work seriously during work hours)

(and sleep seriously after work.)

(I must be a good youth who is healthy and positive.)

Sleep.

Sleep is good.

(It's hard to make an appointment with this psychologist.)

(I took his divorce case for you. That's why I could cut the queue.)

(He doesn't look very professional.)

(Control your temper and show respect to him.)

(Otherwise, I'll tell all the clients about your insomnia.)

(When they question your mental state and change lawyer, )

(I won't be responsible.)

The foreign theology is not connected to the domestic one.

In fact, it's not really useful.

We should still believe in science.

We must not be idealistic.

Right. Everything you said is right.

Right?

I also heard Lawyer Wu say

that your firm has not obtained

the Golden Scale Award for many years.

It must be because of your obsession

that caused too much pressure,

leading to insomnia in the end.

My abilities are already top of the industry.

I don't need any awards to recognize them.

Rather, the Golden Scale Award didn't get my recognition.

Isn't this award

the highest honor in your industry?

If you can't get it, how can you prove that you are the best lawyer?

I'm kind-hearted.

I pushed cases worth millions and took yours.

Isn't that enough?

- Bao, good morning. - Good morning.

Bao, good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

You all came pretty early.

Cheng Yao. What's wrong? Your face looks pale, just like a ghost.

I didn't sleep well last night.

Cheng Yao. Relax.

It's normal to get eliminated at Junheng.

Yu Fei,

what are you busy with so early in the morning?

The case in the United States. The documents have been faxed over.

The other side has agreed to sign the settlement agreement.

Lawyer Qian solved it during the phone conference last night.

He has written the documents.

I have to hurry and proofread them before he comes back.

You're incredibly fast!

No way.

How did this case get assigned to you instead of me?

"Relax. It's normal to get eliminated at Junheng."

How could that be?

I'm Junheng's heir apparent.

I think you're getting really confused.

I've always heard that the boss is very strict with his assistants.

I didn't expect him to be so strict with himself.

That's Lawyer Qian's style.

Things that can be solved in one day will be solved in one day.

Every time he goes to battle, everyone suffers.

Lawyer Qian would rather compete to death

than seeing you all demotivated.

But, does he not need to sleep?

Only those with low efficiency stay up late.

It's an effort in vain.

Boss.

You're here. Although this time the task wasn't given to me,

I guarantee I will assist Yu Fei in completing the proofreading job.

Actually, as the founder,

you don't have to work so hard, right?

Take care of yourself.

Did you get enough sleep?

What are you trying to say?

Actually, nothing.

Boss,

I heard you move to a new house. Is it okay living there?

It's okay. It's just that the neighbor is not very sensible.

Not only is she noisy,

she also breaks things.

How can that be? Tell me the address.

- I'll complain to the management and make her move out. - She's gone.

Out of my way.

Isn't he living in a detached villa?

How can there be neighbors?

Hello.

Tan Ying.

Do I look better now?

Not bad. The dark circles look

quite like someone from Lawyer Qian's team.

Is it any better this way?

Will it be too red?

Don't worry.

From what I know of your boss,

he can't distinguish lipstick colors at all.

All right.

Being later than the boss to the meeting room is considered being late.

He's talking about you.

Regarding a couple, the man has a business.

After they got married for half a year, they divorced.

Due to the prenuptial agreement,

the property she got from the divorce wasn't much. But now,

she found out the man's company was about to get financing and go public.

She believes the man committed fraud

and withheld information during their divorce.

So, she hopes that we can investigate and get her more property.

As usual, I will take an assistant lawyer to work on this case.

Yu Fei has another case to handle now.

So, this case, Bao Rui and Cheng Yao, you two compete for it.

I will choose one of you to follow up on this case in the end.

Time is very important for this case.

After the divorce, the claim to re-divide the property has a time limit.

- How long have they been divorced? - Two years and ten months.

So, it's still within the statute of limitations.

If one spouse hides, transfers, sells off,

destroys common property

or forges debts, or attempts to misappropriate property,

and the other spouse discovers it

and provides clues about the property within three years,

he or she can sue in court

to initiate post-divorce property disputes.

Since this man has a business, the case is very simple.

Start the investigation with his business.

Before the divorce, did he establish subsidiaries

with his company as a shareholder?

If so, have these companies increased their capital?

Once these actions are taken, we can sue him for money.

Is this company going to be listed now?

If that's the case, the valuation won't be the same.

If this case succeeds,

the down payment for my house will be ready.

The investigation and evidence collection time is a bit short.

We have to complete the lawsuit within two months.

Yes.

Anything else?

Cheng Yao. I asked you to come to the meeting, not to be a stenographer.

Yu Fei and Bao's points are already comprehensive and detailed.

So, you have no contribution whatsoever, right?

Do you usually spend your time on makeup and dressing up?

No. I just wanted to make myself look more energetic and professional.

You use appearances to cover up the fact that you're not a good lawyer.

Is this your understanding of the legal profession?

Got it. I won't do it again. Sorry.

Okay. If you're still like this in the next month, please leave Junheng.

Got scolded?

Don't be sad. It's not all your fault.

What can I do for everyone?

Never mind. In case there's a handover later.

Yu Fei, why do you talk like this?

Cheng Yao, don't worry.

Even if you only stay for one day,

I will still look after you.

Who asked me to be the heir apparent?

My master's awareness is really strong.

(Let's make a bet.)

(How long will this one stay?)

(Bao Rui, don't get too carried away.)

(It's easy to leave a stain on your career this way.)

(I'm just confident about the boss's "care.")

(I always feel that Cheng Yao is a bit special.)

(Why?)

(The assistant who couldn't answer the boss's question last time)

(left on the spot.)

Now, this will affect

the tax treatment under U.S. tax law.

We'd better get their confirmation

before replying to the client.

Is it time for work?

It's just five o'clock. Who is this?

Sure. As soon as possible.

Okay, bye.

What are you doing here?

Good morning, boss.

I came to work.

I just went to the restroom.

When I came back, I found you here too.

You came to work at 5:30?

The stupid bird should fly first.

Boss.

Your dark circles are so heavy.

Did you work an all-nighter?

I just got here too.

The stupid bird I just mentioned is me.

I thought bosses just had to snap their fingers to make us go to work.

I'm surprised that you're working so hard, boss.

You're making coffee?

Let me make it for you. You can go to the office and take a break.

No need. You should fly first.

Glad I wasn't discovered.

Boss.

Boss.

Ever since I heard your heroic story of outsmarting the intimidator,

I come here to study before work every day.

I try to be influenced by you

and strive to be a good lawyer.

The sun is really strong outside.

I'm going to work.

Oh no.

- Oh no. - You've been saying "Oh no" all morning. What's wrong?

The boss went crazy.

I didn't sleep all night to revise the documents.

If I keep doing this, I'll be dead.

Why did I have to be born in the Ox year?

I'm stuck working overtime for life like a cow or horse.

Bao, you're born in the Ox year?

What's wrong?

I always thought that you were my senior.

I didn't expect us to be the same age.

The same age? Isn't that a coincidence?

Isn't it a coincidence? He's 12 years older than you.

Why did you have to point it out?

You're putting so much pressure on the newbie.

Cheng Yao. Why do I see you so tired too?

Did you get assigned tasks by the boss last night too?

Will I have this honor?

See?

The boss only loves me.

Disgusting.

Hey, colleagues.

Good morning.

Good morning, Lawyer Wu.

Good morning.

- Good morning. - This is Junheng's "Jun"?

It's so different from Lawyer Qian.

One handles external and the other handles internal.

The skill points are different.

Don't think he's unreliable. Our team also handles litigation.

You must be the new Cheng Yao.

- Hello, Lawyer Wu. - Hello.

You look pretty.

Lawyer Wu, what are you doing?

Rabbits don't eat grass from their own nest.

What are you thinking?

I'm only thinking about getting the Golden Scale Award now.

Who has the mind to think about these things?

Just work hard.

Good morning, Lawyer Wu.

Tan Ying is really tough.

When she gets tough, even the boss gets scolded.

Why can't you just accept

the treatment from the psychologist?

You didn't sleep well last night, did you?

Look at your dark circles.

Their color even matches your sunglasses.

Lawyer Wu. I'm working.

I'm just looking out for you.

Look at your current state of mind.

If you don't sleep soon, you'll die of exhaustion.

What about I give you a day off?

Adjust yourself.

Rest a bit.

I don't mind.

I'm just afraid your income will not be enough

to pay for your girlfriends as beautiful as flowers and jades.

Stop it right now.

I'm trying to be a better person now. I'm a model youth now.

Why are you still bringing up the past? Why don't you let it go?

Gossiping is not a good habit.

You should change this bad habit.

Besides, you still have that notorious reputation in the industry, right?

Did you see me talking about that all the time? No, right?

Qian.

I'm serious about improving your team's reputation for being unsympathetic

to lower your complaint rate.

If I don't intervene now, with this kind of atmosphere,

it's only a matter of time before the client comes and paints the door.

I'm the only one

who is endlessly tolerant and forgiving toward you for so many years.

You never cared

or asked about my well-being.

So, let me ask you.

Why does it have to be her?

I have investigated Cheng Yao.

Although she is not the best, she meets Junheng's standards.

The most important thing is

she has a good personality and strong empathy.

She can effectively reduce the friction between clients and us.

I have already thought it through.

Starting from today,

I will keep an eye on you guys.

Once the complaint rate drops low enough,

that Golden Scale Award

will be within reach, right?

Are you really aiming for the Golden Scale Award?

Or do you want to fulfill your selfish desires? You know it in your heart.

What selfish desires?

- Explain it clearly. - Cheng Yao's older sister is Cheng Xi, right?

When you were in college,

you didn't manage to pursue Cheng Xi, so you got angry,

and got yourself a lot of girlfriends.

Do you need me to recall the whole story?

Cheng Xi is an expert in property trusts.

If I can hire her, wouldn't it make up for your shortcomings? All right?

So, did you hire her?

I'm trying my best. You don't even have her phone number.

You're adding to my burden with all your effort. Do you know that?

How can that be a burden?

I think Cheng Yao is pretty good.

Give her some time and patience.

She'll grow in no time, all right?

Okay.

Then, I need to hire a professional accountant to do the calculations.

From the moment Cheng Yao entered the firm until she left,

I had to count the cost for every minute and every second.

My time is very valuable.

You can't sleep but you're pretty good at counting money.

(Who can tell this big lawyer)

(that money is never enough.)

(Not sleeping will cost lives.)

(Boss, I'm begging you.)

(Please go. I need to sleep.)

Bye.

Boss, goodbye.

I'm so sleepy.

Just working and not sleeping,

even the smart kids will become stupid.

Time to sleep.

Cheng Yao.

Cheng Yao.

Don't make noise. I'm sleeping.

Time to get up for the meeting.

What meeting?

Did you give me a case?

Are you dreaming?

Boss.

I can explain.

Why are you staying here?

Since you kicked me out,

I can't find a place to stay.

So, I wanted to stay at the firm for two days.

But

why don't you sleep late at night and come to the firm instead?

- Are you not able to sleep? - I'm warning you

not to talk recklessly, or you'll be held responsible by the law.

You're reacting so strongly.

I understand. You're here to work overtime, right?

So, that morning...

When I met you, you were going out instead of coming to work?

And one night,

I suddenly heard Chinese for a while, and then English for a while.

I thought I was dreaming.

That was you too, right?

So, I thought, there's no one in this world who's such a genius.

Even you can't finish so much work without staying up late.

I'm a genius.

Even geniuses need time to solve cases.

Boss, don't worry.

I won't tell anyone about you working overtime secretly.

I know you want to set a good example for us.

So, hard work does pay off.

All right, just go.

I still have something to do.

- Do you need my help? - No.

- Boss. - I said no.

I just wanted to ask if I could stay here for two more days?

Once I find a place, I will move out.

Whatever. Just leave.

Good night, boss.

Wait.

Anything else you want me to do?

How can you sleep

in such a bad environment?

I just close my eyes and I'm asleep.

My adaptability is strong.

I can fall asleep anywhere.

Do you want me to show you?

Just go.

Leave already!

Don't work too hard.

Just go.

Good night, boss.

"I just close my eyes and I'm asleep."

Are there people like that?

(The wind and rain force me to become stronger.)

Time to get up.

The wish to wake up from a 500-square-meter large flat has been realized.

How nice.

Article 1,076.

If both spouses voluntarily divorce,

they must sign a written divorce agreement

and apply for divorce registration in person

at the divorce registration authority.

Article 1,076.

If both spouses voluntarily divorce,

they must sign...

What are you doing?

Memorizing the law.

Why are you so happy for memorizing the law?

My mentor said to love what you do.

(He actually went to the office early without hesitation.)

(Such an incredible person is being so strict with himself.)

(So, being a bit harsher on me is acceptable, right?)

Boss. You work late and overtime every day.

You've worked too hard. I made you a cup of coffee to give you a boost.

Making coffee isn't something you need to do.

It's okay.

I used to help my lawyer colleagues make coffee at my last firm.

Cheng Yao.

I don't think this is a job for a female lawyer.

You are a lawyer, not an administrator.

I don't want you to think

that making coffee for colleagues or bosses makes you more friendly.

Have you ever seen a male lawyer making coffee for someone else?

In the legal profession, women and men are equal.

No gender is born to make coffee, book flights,

print and photocopy documents, et cetera.

I hope you can remember this.

You're right. I won't do meaningless things like this again.

So, tell me.

What do you think is meaningful?

Boss. Can I join the case we discussed two days ago?

I don't need a share.

I just want a chance to learn more from my boss and colleagues.

These are some ideas I have organized.

Boss, take a look.

Boss.

If you really

can't agree to it,

then I can only share the news with our colleagues

that you stay late and work overtime at the office every day.

Okay.

Really?

I'm talking about participating in the case.

Really?

I knew it. I knew my efforts would be seen by you.

I really didn't see it.

I've let you participate but don't feel too good about yourself.

In the firm, your foundation is relatively poor.

You also have little work experience.

You interned at another firm for a year,

but you haven't handled a case independently.

Yesterday night, you just looked at the case files for a bit.

So, don't you say you worked hard, okay?

Bao Rui fell down

and twisted his foot.

Should I express my concern for him?

Because of the foot injury,

he can't go to the Administration for Market Regulation

to look up the company's records and equity situation,

so you'll do it for him.

No problem.

Also, I want to thank you on behalf of Bao Rui.

No need to thank me.

It's only natural for colleagues to help each other out.

Thank you for giving up your share

so he doesn't have to give you part of his share.

Okay. No problem.

I'll definitely try my best, follow your footsteps,

and allow you to sleep more and sleep better.

All right, you should go now.

Don't do meaningless stuff. Okay.

Thank you, boss.

This is my ride.

What would happen if he found out about this?

- Are you okay? - What are you talking about?

- Look at your leg. - You look happy.

I just saw Cheng Yao run out in the rain.

Should you get a cup of milk tea to reward her?

Why? Running errands like this isn't rewarding.

Even after running errands a hundred times, the boss may still not notice.

Right?

But, this is the assignment the boss gave her this morning.

That's good.

He said it's because your foot is injured and can't fight for him now

that he has reassigned the case he gave you to her.

I can't stand,

but I can still fight.

So, I,

as Junheng's heir apparent,

must definitely take care of every colleague.

Cheng Yao...

I'll just get some milk tea.

Don't stand up anymore.

You...

Let's order takeout.

Order takeout.

Milk tea, right?

Milk tea.

Add pearls.

Add boba.

Add coconut.

Add sago and purple rice.

You should just order an eight-treasure congee.

Yeah.

Eight-treasure congee with milk tea.

That's a bit gross.

I'm not sure if you've hurt your leg or brain.

The power is out?

No way.

The power and water are both out.

- Colleague, can you... - I can't.

Boss.

It's too dark. I didn't see it was you.

Can you fix the circuit? The circuit is broken.

- For this kind of thing, you should ask Wu Jun. - Boss.

Can I get in your car for a ride?

I remember there is a hotel across the street from your house.

I want to stay there for one night and take a hot bath.

It's not on the way.

Goodbye then.

Article 1,076 of the Civil Code.

If both spouses voluntarily divorce,

they must sign a written...

Who is that?

Me.

You scared me, boss.

You're the one who's scarier.

After all, not many people can do such a funny dance at the office

this late at night.

I'm not dancing. I'm doing calisthenics.

It's too cold. I need to warm up.

All right.

I'll let you use my bathroom for half an hour.

You don't want that? Forget it.

I knew it. You do care about your employees.

I'll definitely work hard for you.

(Thank you boss for lending me the bathroom.)

(It's the same as when I left.)

(Has the boss never cooked before?)

(Considering he lent me the bathroom, I'll make him something to eat.)

(After all, he won't be like those third-rate idol dramas)

(where he can't help but fall in love with me)

(after tasting my cooking.)

What should I make?

(I fell asleep again?)