1 00:01:33,150 --> 00:01:35,050 Created and Directed by WONG KAR WAI 2 00:01:37,260 --> 00:01:40,390 EPISODE 12 3 00:01:40,390 --> 00:01:44,560 PEARL EARRINGS 4 00:01:46,440 --> 00:01:47,860 We won't get ahead 5 00:01:47,940 --> 00:01:50,280 just going after such obvious money. 6 00:01:50,400 --> 00:01:51,900 We'll make the money 7 00:01:53,110 --> 00:01:55,280 that no one else thinks of. 8 00:01:55,660 --> 00:01:58,280 Most river fish eat grass. 9 00:01:58,580 --> 00:02:00,740 But catfish eat meat. 10 00:02:01,120 --> 00:02:02,540 If you lose focus, 11 00:02:02,830 --> 00:02:04,870 she'll tear you apart. 12 00:02:10,630 --> 00:02:12,380 A special visit needs a special reason. 13 00:02:12,550 --> 00:02:15,510 -What's the reason today, Mr. Bao? -You're not a fishmonger. 14 00:02:15,640 --> 00:02:16,930 This fish 15 00:02:18,260 --> 00:02:20,010 must have a deeper meaning. 16 00:02:22,850 --> 00:02:25,390 Some discussions aren't for Huanghe Road. 17 00:02:25,810 --> 00:02:26,640 Give me a minute. 18 00:02:26,770 --> 00:02:29,400 Xiao Mei, you're already leaving? 19 00:02:29,610 --> 00:02:30,570 That's right. 20 00:02:30,650 --> 00:02:33,360 Mei, stay for a little longer. 21 00:02:33,360 --> 00:02:34,190 That's okay. 22 00:02:34,200 --> 00:02:36,360 Mr. Fan, go back to your friends. 23 00:02:36,490 --> 00:02:37,570 Xiao Mei, 24 00:02:38,780 --> 00:02:40,320 listen to me. 25 00:02:40,540 --> 00:02:42,040 Don't be discouraged. 26 00:02:42,040 --> 00:02:44,200 Mr. Wei will just say anything. 27 00:02:44,250 --> 00:02:46,660 Don't take his words to heart. 28 00:02:47,290 --> 00:02:49,210 I get that you've been wronged. 29 00:02:49,290 --> 00:02:53,300 That's why I brought all these friends here to help. 30 00:02:53,510 --> 00:02:55,840 I want to make it up to you. 31 00:02:57,010 --> 00:02:59,680 It's not like you did anything wrong. 32 00:03:00,050 --> 00:03:02,180 You don't need to make it up to me. 33 00:03:02,180 --> 00:03:04,560 These friends' projects are smaller. 34 00:03:04,730 --> 00:03:06,140 They are no San Yang. 35 00:03:06,140 --> 00:03:07,390 But, 36 00:03:07,560 --> 00:03:09,310 they add up. 37 00:03:09,480 --> 00:03:11,480 If you combine all of these projects, 38 00:03:11,570 --> 00:03:13,570 well, you won't be Miss Wang, 39 00:03:13,570 --> 00:03:16,570 but you'll be ahead of your other colleagues, 40 00:03:16,570 --> 00:03:17,700 Right? 41 00:03:19,120 --> 00:03:21,530 Mr. Fan, I'm sure you're aware 42 00:03:21,620 --> 00:03:23,330 this isn't like a sports competition 43 00:03:23,370 --> 00:03:26,290 where you get a medal for second place. 44 00:03:26,370 --> 00:03:28,420 At our office, you're either first, 45 00:03:28,500 --> 00:03:30,040 or you're last. 46 00:03:30,920 --> 00:03:33,340 No, no way. 47 00:03:33,340 --> 00:03:36,630 A person's growth happens one step at a time. 48 00:03:36,670 --> 00:03:39,260 But some people know Mr. Bao and succeed overnight. 49 00:03:39,260 --> 00:03:40,510 That's what I call unfair. 50 00:03:40,510 --> 00:03:41,720 Xiao Mei. 51 00:03:41,800 --> 00:03:42,930 Xiao Mei. 52 00:03:43,720 --> 00:03:47,520 Nothing in life is completely fair, right? 53 00:03:52,230 --> 00:03:53,230 Mr. Bao. 54 00:03:54,190 --> 00:03:57,280 Just compare me to him. How is that fair? 55 00:03:57,440 --> 00:03:58,820 Right? 56 00:03:59,280 --> 00:04:02,320 I doubt anything's going on between them, 57 00:04:02,320 --> 00:04:04,740 but it's definitely a bad look. 58 00:04:05,080 --> 00:04:07,450 If Miss Wang hears of this, 59 00:04:07,910 --> 00:04:09,660 she'll feel humiliated. 60 00:04:09,960 --> 00:04:11,330 Xiao Mei, 61 00:04:12,170 --> 00:04:16,800 Li Li is Li Li. Miss Wang is Miss Wang. 62 00:04:17,260 --> 00:04:19,470 Men are well aware. 63 00:04:19,510 --> 00:04:21,090 Forget Mr. Bao. 64 00:04:21,140 --> 00:04:23,050 Even a guy like me. 65 00:04:23,050 --> 00:04:24,800 I will always know exactly 66 00:04:25,390 --> 00:04:29,480 who is the blossom in my heart. 67 00:04:30,690 --> 00:04:33,600 My old wife back in Hangzhou, of course. 68 00:04:33,730 --> 00:04:37,070 Sure, there are lots of pretty ones here... 69 00:04:37,070 --> 00:04:38,740 Goodbye, Mr. Fan. 70 00:04:38,900 --> 00:04:43,240 But my wife will always be my special flower who blooms forever. 71 00:04:59,810 --> 00:05:03,260 {\an8}"The New Orchid Inn" 72 00:05:00,680 --> 00:05:02,720 There you are, young lady. 73 00:05:03,090 --> 00:05:06,050 I saved your usual spot. 74 00:05:07,560 --> 00:05:09,220 Hello. 75 00:05:09,430 --> 00:05:11,310 Miss! 76 00:05:11,480 --> 00:05:14,270 Where did she go again? 77 00:05:15,940 --> 00:05:17,520 Careful, it's hot. 78 00:05:18,030 --> 00:05:19,280 Thank you. 79 00:05:25,780 --> 00:05:27,830 You don't like catfish, Mr. Bao? 80 00:05:27,990 --> 00:05:29,240 I don't eat fish. 81 00:05:29,290 --> 00:05:30,450 Too many bones. 82 00:05:32,420 --> 00:05:34,460 Then you'd never make it in Shenzhen. 83 00:05:38,710 --> 00:05:41,670 Why, is catfish a popular dish there? 84 00:05:41,760 --> 00:05:44,380 Some breeders raise salmon with catfish. 85 00:05:44,510 --> 00:05:45,840 Do you know why? 86 00:05:49,180 --> 00:05:50,890 Catfish attack other fish. 87 00:05:51,270 --> 00:05:54,350 When salmon are chased around, 88 00:05:54,480 --> 00:05:56,650 they grow healthier and fatter. 89 00:05:57,860 --> 00:06:01,280 So Miss Li Li is the catfish of Huanghe Road. 90 00:06:06,120 --> 00:06:08,030 If my only goal was to open a restaurant, 91 00:06:08,030 --> 00:06:11,740 there'd be no need to get Mr. Bao involved. 92 00:06:13,040 --> 00:06:15,120 So you're not here just to open a restaurant? 93 00:06:16,710 --> 00:06:19,380 And you don't just manage exports. 94 00:06:20,760 --> 00:06:24,760 Everyone talks about your winning record in the stock market. 95 00:06:26,760 --> 00:06:28,970 Other only see where I ended up. 96 00:06:30,010 --> 00:06:32,520 Only I know what it took to get here. 97 00:06:35,100 --> 00:06:36,690 That's why the stock market 98 00:06:37,770 --> 00:06:39,730 is the real battleground. 99 00:06:41,780 --> 00:06:43,440 The stock market is risky, 100 00:06:43,440 --> 00:06:44,860 Miss Li Li. 101 00:06:54,160 --> 00:06:57,420 Are you worried I'll be a second Golden Phoenix? 102 00:07:05,170 --> 00:07:06,970 Who's that? 103 00:07:24,110 --> 00:07:25,990 Do you know Mr. A? 104 00:07:27,240 --> 00:07:28,780 Who's that? 105 00:07:38,080 --> 00:07:39,710 We're even. 106 00:07:41,710 --> 00:07:43,750 I still owe you ¥300,000. 107 00:08:02,690 --> 00:08:05,610 Do you know the origin of Huanghe Road? 108 00:08:08,530 --> 00:08:09,820 I don't. 109 00:08:13,740 --> 00:08:15,240 It was a bet. 110 00:08:19,160 --> 00:08:21,290 Have you heard of Mr. Sheng? 111 00:08:23,790 --> 00:08:25,880 Is this a history quiz? 112 00:08:29,010 --> 00:08:33,510 He lost the land for Huanghe Road in a single Mahjong game. 113 00:08:34,850 --> 00:08:36,890 That's the origin. 114 00:08:38,100 --> 00:08:39,390 I don't gamble. 115 00:08:40,020 --> 00:08:41,640 I just want to make money. 116 00:08:41,650 --> 00:08:43,940 "No rest until I reach Huanghe." 117 00:08:44,900 --> 00:08:48,110 Huanghe Road's restaurants make the most money. 118 00:08:48,820 --> 00:08:50,400 That's why I'm here. 119 00:09:00,330 --> 00:09:02,420 See you, young lady! 120 00:09:02,580 --> 00:09:04,290 -See you. -Come back anytime. 121 00:09:04,290 --> 00:09:05,340 Goodbye, my friend. 122 00:09:05,340 --> 00:09:06,500 Come back again. 123 00:09:06,670 --> 00:09:08,920 -Madame! -Coming. 124 00:10:04,020 --> 00:10:05,560 Here's good. 125 00:10:06,520 --> 00:10:07,810 Guess I'll see you. 126 00:10:09,230 --> 00:10:10,690 You'll come looking for me. 127 00:10:12,240 --> 00:10:13,740 How are you so sure? 128 00:10:14,700 --> 00:10:16,530 The fish will grow. 129 00:11:28,560 --> 00:11:30,400 You really do have better foresight. 130 00:11:30,400 --> 00:11:32,520 Keep it. You'll use it. 131 00:11:33,070 --> 00:11:34,020 Goodnight. 132 00:11:36,280 --> 00:11:38,280 The rain should stop soon. 133 00:11:40,700 --> 00:11:41,740 Goodnight. 134 00:12:10,900 --> 00:12:13,020 I don't think you can focus on work today. 135 00:12:13,020 --> 00:12:14,190 Nonsense. 136 00:12:14,190 --> 00:12:16,110 I've been very productive today. 137 00:12:16,110 --> 00:12:17,860 You don't have to put on an act with me, 138 00:12:17,860 --> 00:12:20,450 Mr. Bao and Madame Li Li were practically holding hands. 139 00:12:20,450 --> 00:12:23,280 You need to decide now between your career or love. 140 00:12:23,280 --> 00:12:24,490 Career. 141 00:12:25,410 --> 00:12:27,410 Best case, you make section chief. 142 00:12:27,460 --> 00:12:30,040 How much can a section chief make? 143 00:12:30,290 --> 00:12:32,330 If you become Mrs. Bao, you'll get the man and the money. 144 00:12:32,330 --> 00:12:34,210 Why do I have to be Mrs. Bao? 145 00:12:34,300 --> 00:12:35,750 I won't leave No. 27. 146 00:12:35,920 --> 00:12:37,090 Besides, 147 00:12:37,340 --> 00:12:41,300 here I have a good boss, good coworkers, and good clients. 148 00:12:41,300 --> 00:12:43,550 Why should I leave? 149 00:12:43,930 --> 00:12:45,220 So you're saying 150 00:12:45,220 --> 00:12:46,810 No. 27 matters more than Mr. Bao. 151 00:12:46,810 --> 00:12:47,600 Of course. 152 00:12:47,600 --> 00:12:49,100 I don't believe you. 153 00:12:49,270 --> 00:12:51,190 If Mr. Bao dates Li Li, 154 00:12:51,190 --> 00:12:52,770 you won't care? 155 00:12:52,940 --> 00:12:54,650 I hear these rumors all the time. 156 00:12:54,650 --> 00:12:56,150 I never believe them. 157 00:12:56,150 --> 00:12:57,610 You're just saying that. 158 00:12:57,650 --> 00:13:00,070 You think I don't mean what I say? 159 00:13:19,760 --> 00:13:20,960 Who is it? 160 00:13:32,980 --> 00:13:34,270 Good morning, Uncle Ye. 161 00:13:34,400 --> 00:13:35,520 Morning. 162 00:13:36,110 --> 00:13:38,270 How many hearts must you break a year? 163 00:13:38,480 --> 00:13:40,650 Is it true about you and Li Li? 164 00:13:40,740 --> 00:13:41,740 Have you held hands? 165 00:13:41,860 --> 00:13:43,360 Have you kissed? 166 00:13:45,200 --> 00:13:46,280 Uncle Ye? 167 00:13:48,280 --> 00:13:49,450 Miss Wang. 168 00:13:49,700 --> 00:13:51,370 Are you here for Mr. Bao? 169 00:13:52,040 --> 00:13:53,080 No. 170 00:13:55,420 --> 00:13:57,750 Do you know about Mr. Fan? 171 00:13:58,630 --> 00:13:59,710 What about him? 172 00:14:00,130 --> 00:14:03,050 He wants to cut out Mr. Bao and sell directly. 173 00:14:03,050 --> 00:14:04,090 What? 174 00:14:05,010 --> 00:14:06,680 I'll go talk to him right now. 175 00:14:06,680 --> 00:14:09,060 Has the export permit been approved? 176 00:14:09,060 --> 00:14:10,430 It takes a while. 177 00:14:11,520 --> 00:14:12,560 Uncle Ye, 178 00:14:12,680 --> 00:14:14,180 please tell Mr. Bao 179 00:14:14,270 --> 00:14:16,190 to focus on the project. 180 00:14:21,440 --> 00:14:23,780 Tell him to behave! 181 00:14:23,780 --> 00:14:25,780 Love is dangerous! 182 00:14:34,750 --> 00:14:36,210 Where's Xiao Wang? 183 00:14:38,130 --> 00:14:39,210 Out. 184 00:14:39,420 --> 00:14:40,380 Out where? 185 00:14:40,380 --> 00:14:41,630 I don't know. 186 00:14:42,300 --> 00:14:43,840 Come in here, Mei Ping. 187 00:14:46,380 --> 00:14:48,970 What's going on with Xiao Wang? 188 00:14:50,470 --> 00:14:52,680 The rumors about Mr. Bao and Li Li. 189 00:14:52,680 --> 00:14:56,440 Of course she would be bothered. Anyone would. 190 00:14:56,440 --> 00:14:58,400 To Miss Wang, Mr. Bao is-- 191 00:14:58,400 --> 00:15:00,520 Mr. Bao helped her a lot. 192 00:15:00,650 --> 00:15:03,480 Without Mr. Bao, Miss Wang wouldn't be who she is today. 193 00:15:03,530 --> 00:15:04,690 Of course, 194 00:15:05,200 --> 00:15:08,320 Mr. Bao also needs Miss Wang. 195 00:15:08,700 --> 00:15:10,490 He didn't do her any wrong. 196 00:15:10,490 --> 00:15:12,450 Talk some sense into her when she comes back. 197 00:15:12,450 --> 00:15:13,450 Give this to Xiao Chen. 198 00:15:13,450 --> 00:15:14,330 Okay. 199 00:15:14,330 --> 00:15:17,660 Oh right, when she's back, tell her to go to HR. 200 00:15:19,040 --> 00:15:20,460 She's going to be section chief? 201 00:15:20,460 --> 00:15:21,880 Just about. 202 00:15:22,840 --> 00:15:25,090 I'll have to congratulate her... 203 00:15:33,890 --> 00:15:36,560 But I'll have to warn her to be more careful. 204 00:15:38,100 --> 00:15:39,440 What's the matter? 205 00:15:39,440 --> 00:15:41,270 It's not a big deal. 206 00:15:41,270 --> 00:15:44,900 It's just that sometimes Mr. Bao gives her expensive gifts. 207 00:15:44,900 --> 00:15:46,940 I know their relationship is special, 208 00:15:46,940 --> 00:15:48,700 but if this gets out, 209 00:15:48,700 --> 00:15:50,490 it would look bad. 210 00:15:53,620 --> 00:15:57,160 Ethics are our bottom line. 211 00:15:57,160 --> 00:16:01,000 Chief Jin, we all want what's best for Miss Wang. 212 00:16:01,000 --> 00:16:03,290 I just wanted to remind her, that's all. 213 00:16:03,460 --> 00:16:05,300 What did Mr. Bao gift her? 214 00:16:06,670 --> 00:16:09,300 Earrings. Pearl earrings. 215 00:16:09,510 --> 00:16:11,050 This big. 216 00:16:17,140 --> 00:16:19,940 When the bottle opens, good fortune follows. 217 00:16:19,940 --> 00:16:24,020 After today, Huanghe Road has a new king of T-shirts! 218 00:16:24,360 --> 00:16:26,900 You flatter me. 219 00:16:26,900 --> 00:16:29,070 You all showed me the way, 220 00:16:29,110 --> 00:16:31,160 and the times gave me the chance. 221 00:16:31,160 --> 00:16:34,240 That's how we made such a splash. 222 00:16:35,040 --> 00:16:36,490 Hello, Miss Wang. 223 00:16:36,580 --> 00:16:38,580 This way. 224 00:16:38,580 --> 00:16:39,910 -Oh Miss Wang! -Is Mr. Fan here? 225 00:16:39,920 --> 00:16:40,920 Yes, in the Garden Room. 226 00:16:40,920 --> 00:16:42,540 I came from Huxi to Shanghai. 227 00:16:42,540 --> 00:16:44,460 From here, I want to go to Hong Kong, 228 00:16:44,460 --> 00:16:46,550 then to New York, 229 00:16:46,760 --> 00:16:48,590 hear them ring the bell. 230 00:16:50,430 --> 00:16:52,180 Miss Wang is here. 231 00:16:55,810 --> 00:16:58,220 I heard Mr. Fan was holding a meeting,. 232 00:16:58,310 --> 00:17:00,770 so I came to see what it was about. 233 00:17:01,020 --> 00:17:03,600 Mr. Fan, why don't the two of you talk? 234 00:17:03,730 --> 00:17:05,560 We'll go out for a smoke. 235 00:17:05,570 --> 00:17:07,690 Mr. Fan, we'll go smoke. 236 00:17:07,860 --> 00:17:09,610 It'll just be a minute. 237 00:17:09,610 --> 00:17:10,940 Okay. 238 00:17:12,280 --> 00:17:13,660 Miss Wang. 239 00:17:13,780 --> 00:17:15,490 Bring her a glass. 240 00:17:18,290 --> 00:17:20,460 Excuse us for a minute. 241 00:17:20,790 --> 00:17:22,710 Tell Min Min to bring us a something tasty. 242 00:17:24,080 --> 00:17:28,090 Mr. Fan, in business and in life, trust is most important. 243 00:17:28,090 --> 00:17:31,720 If it weren't for Mr. Bao, would San Yang have sold so well? 244 00:17:31,720 --> 00:17:33,470 He's your primary seller, 245 00:17:33,550 --> 00:17:36,010 but now you're trying to cut him out and sell direct? 246 00:17:36,010 --> 00:17:38,010 Burn the bridge you just crossed? 247 00:17:39,270 --> 00:17:41,100 I'd never do something like that. 248 00:17:41,100 --> 00:17:46,980 Back at the factory, everyone has their eyes on me. 249 00:17:47,020 --> 00:17:50,740 Other companies are jumping into retail and offering big bonuses. 250 00:17:50,740 --> 00:17:54,360 If Mr. Bao remains my one and only seller, 251 00:17:54,360 --> 00:17:59,790 I can assure you my entire factory will think I took a bribe from Mr. Bao. 252 00:17:59,950 --> 00:18:01,040 I'm only trying to 253 00:18:01,040 --> 00:18:03,250 prove my commitment to the factory. 254 00:18:04,540 --> 00:18:05,920 Don't worry. 255 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,040 I, Fan Xinhua, 256 00:18:07,040 --> 00:18:09,630 am not that kind of ungrateful person. 257 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:13,590 Mr. Bao will still be a primary seller. 258 00:18:13,680 --> 00:18:16,050 That won't ever change. 259 00:18:17,850 --> 00:18:19,300 Listen, 260 00:18:19,430 --> 00:18:22,220 I already got the export permit for the next shipment. 261 00:18:22,600 --> 00:18:24,640 I was willing to go out on a limb 262 00:18:24,640 --> 00:18:26,350 and advocate for San Yang 263 00:18:26,360 --> 00:18:28,690 because I believe in Mr. Bao's capability. 264 00:18:28,690 --> 00:18:30,360 I believe that no matter what, 265 00:18:30,360 --> 00:18:32,400 he can earn the title of Shanghai Name Brand. 266 00:18:32,530 --> 00:18:33,530 San Yang, 267 00:18:33,610 --> 00:18:35,490 I don't trust in anyone else's hands. 268 00:18:35,570 --> 00:18:37,160 What is that supposed to mean? 269 00:18:37,160 --> 00:18:39,280 I was the one that made San Yang. 270 00:18:39,700 --> 00:18:41,830 Miss Wang. 271 00:18:41,910 --> 00:18:43,580 Miss Wang. 272 00:18:43,870 --> 00:18:46,080 Leaving already? 273 00:18:48,210 --> 00:18:49,210 Where's your Madame? 274 00:18:49,250 --> 00:18:50,710 Still out. 275 00:18:51,710 --> 00:18:53,590 Pass on a message for me. 276 00:18:53,720 --> 00:18:55,220 Tell her to focus on her business. 277 00:18:55,220 --> 00:18:58,140 Don't use Mr. Bao as a prop for attention. 278 00:18:58,220 --> 00:19:00,180 I've seen plenty of women like her. 279 00:19:00,300 --> 00:19:02,970 None of them last very long. 280 00:19:09,150 --> 00:19:10,230 Understood. 281 00:19:10,230 --> 00:19:11,730 Call Mr. Bao. 282 00:19:11,940 --> 00:19:16,150 Tell him everyone Mr. Fan met, and everything Miss Wang told him. 283 00:19:16,450 --> 00:19:17,780 Leave out the rest. 284 00:19:17,820 --> 00:19:18,950 Okay. 285 00:19:19,490 --> 00:19:20,660 One more thing. 286 00:19:21,280 --> 00:19:23,080 Reserve the Sky Room. 287 00:19:23,370 --> 00:19:25,250 I have important guests. 288 00:19:26,120 --> 00:19:28,500 Madame, who are they? 289 00:19:28,920 --> 00:19:30,330 Didn't I tell you? 290 00:19:30,420 --> 00:19:32,130 Don't ask things you don't need to know. 291 00:19:32,960 --> 00:19:34,760 I understand, Madame. 292 00:19:39,760 --> 00:19:41,890 Want a new nail color? 293 00:19:43,470 --> 00:19:44,560 No. 294 00:19:45,680 --> 00:19:48,310 Got it. Mr. Fan just called me. 295 00:19:48,310 --> 00:19:49,770 Thank you, Min Min. 296 00:19:52,440 --> 00:19:54,230 Miss Wang just called. 297 00:19:54,280 --> 00:19:56,360 She got the export permit. 298 00:19:56,440 --> 00:19:57,860 She's sending it over later. 299 00:19:57,860 --> 00:20:00,030 She can't keep a secret. 300 00:20:00,280 --> 00:20:02,620 She must have had the permit for a while. 301 00:20:02,620 --> 00:20:03,990 Mr. Fan wants to meet tomorrow. 302 00:20:03,990 --> 00:20:06,160 He probably got scolded by Miss Wang. 303 00:20:06,160 --> 00:20:08,330 If she kept the permit news to herself, 304 00:20:08,370 --> 00:20:10,170 she must have been upset. 305 00:20:10,750 --> 00:20:11,960 Young man, 306 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:15,130 Miss Wang is so kind to you. 307 00:20:15,550 --> 00:20:18,170 Don't mess up your relationship with her, 308 00:20:18,300 --> 00:20:19,590 unless, 309 00:20:19,720 --> 00:20:21,800 you want to be cut off from No. 27. 310 00:20:21,840 --> 00:20:23,720 Those are separate things. 311 00:20:23,970 --> 00:20:25,970 I met Miss Wang at No. 27, 312 00:20:25,970 --> 00:20:28,020 but now, Miss Wang is Miss Wang. 313 00:20:28,020 --> 00:20:29,140 No. 27 is No. 27. 314 00:20:29,270 --> 00:20:33,020 Our friendship has endured so much. This permit won't change that. 315 00:20:33,150 --> 00:20:34,650 But does she think that? 316 00:20:34,730 --> 00:20:37,150 If you get on her bad side, you're doomed. 317 00:20:37,150 --> 00:20:38,240 She's too much. 318 00:20:38,280 --> 00:20:40,490 Miss Wang, another one? 319 00:20:40,570 --> 00:20:41,400 No. 320 00:20:41,570 --> 00:20:43,370 I'm already bloated. 321 00:20:43,530 --> 00:20:46,200 Huanghe Road already knows you're mad. 322 00:20:46,240 --> 00:20:48,790 I only scolded Mr. Fan a bit. 323 00:20:48,870 --> 00:20:51,250 Not Mr. Fan, Mr. Bao. 324 00:20:52,080 --> 00:20:53,500 What about him? 325 00:20:56,340 --> 00:20:58,300 Huanghe Road is like a soda bottle. 326 00:20:58,720 --> 00:21:00,680 If you don't touch it, it's silent. 327 00:21:01,430 --> 00:21:03,680 But crack it open a tiny bit, 328 00:21:05,300 --> 00:21:07,260 and everything comes gushing out. 329 00:21:07,680 --> 00:21:10,390 Once it's open, it can't be closed. 330 00:21:14,060 --> 00:21:15,520 What are you saying? 331 00:21:15,560 --> 00:21:17,320 You'll know in five minutes. 332 00:21:17,480 --> 00:21:19,480 A pack of cigarettes, please. 333 00:21:19,490 --> 00:21:20,490 Coming. 334 00:21:21,570 --> 00:21:22,860 A new customer. 335 00:21:22,860 --> 00:21:25,370 Mr. Wei, what brand? 336 00:21:27,040 --> 00:21:28,410 What's new 337 00:21:29,080 --> 00:21:30,620 on Huanghe Road today? 338 00:21:30,620 --> 00:21:32,620 There's not always something new. 339 00:21:36,670 --> 00:21:37,500 Mr. Wei, 340 00:21:37,590 --> 00:21:39,340 learning a new trick? 341 00:21:39,630 --> 00:21:41,460 Jingxiu is a second-hand source. 342 00:21:41,470 --> 00:21:42,840 Come to Mei Lin Restaurant. 343 00:21:42,840 --> 00:21:44,260 I have first-hand intel. 344 00:21:44,260 --> 00:21:45,550 I'm not that kind of person. 345 00:21:45,550 --> 00:21:47,390 I'm just here to buy cigarettes. 346 00:21:47,640 --> 00:21:49,680 I won't say anything then. 347 00:21:49,810 --> 00:21:51,430 Well it wouldn't hurt. 348 00:21:54,190 --> 00:21:55,940 -Something's happened. -To whom? 349 00:21:56,020 --> 00:21:58,520 -Mr. Bao. -That's normal. 350 00:21:58,650 --> 00:22:01,030 It'd be news if nothing happened to him. 351 00:22:01,320 --> 00:22:02,150 What happened? 352 00:22:02,320 --> 00:22:03,490 Let me tell you. 353 00:22:03,660 --> 00:22:05,780 Mr. Bao is dating Li Li. 354 00:22:05,870 --> 00:22:09,120 He tossed Miss Wang aside. 355 00:22:10,410 --> 00:22:12,580 A love triangle? 356 00:22:13,080 --> 00:22:14,250 Impossible. 357 00:22:14,370 --> 00:22:15,420 Mr. Bao and Miss Wang 358 00:22:15,420 --> 00:22:17,040 are like Romeo and Juliet. 359 00:22:17,130 --> 00:22:18,920 What Romeo and Juliet? 360 00:22:19,130 --> 00:22:20,670 Mr. Bao is a playboy. 361 00:22:20,840 --> 00:22:23,970 He has more women than Henry VIII. 362 00:22:24,130 --> 00:22:26,340 Poor Miss Wang is too innocent. 363 00:22:26,340 --> 00:22:27,470 Innocent? 364 00:22:27,470 --> 00:22:29,180 More like unrequited love. 365 00:22:29,180 --> 00:22:31,430 But telling Li Li off through Min Min? 366 00:22:31,480 --> 00:22:32,350 How dare she? 367 00:22:32,350 --> 00:22:34,350 When did Mr. Bao ever acknowledge her as his girlfriend 368 00:22:34,350 --> 00:22:35,690 -or wife? -Stop yapping. 369 00:22:35,690 --> 00:22:38,400 What? I can't yap? I like to yap. 370 00:22:38,400 --> 00:22:39,440 Anyway, It's the truth. 371 00:22:39,440 --> 00:22:42,150 She's always with him, like gum on his shoe. 372 00:22:42,490 --> 00:22:44,570 I think it's unfair to Miss Wang. 373 00:22:46,240 --> 00:22:47,910 Her first name, "Mingzhu," means pearl. 374 00:22:47,910 --> 00:22:49,870 She should be treated like one. 375 00:22:49,870 --> 00:22:51,910 But unfortunately, she met Mr. Bao. 376 00:22:52,290 --> 00:22:56,660 And instead of a pearl, he treats her like dirt. 377 00:22:57,460 --> 00:22:59,710 If you see Miss Wang, tell her, 378 00:22:59,840 --> 00:23:02,460 no need to keep digging your own grave. 379 00:23:03,050 --> 00:23:04,880 There are four untouchable things on Huanghe Road. 380 00:23:04,880 --> 00:23:07,340 Drugs, gambling, prostitution, and Mr. Bao. 381 00:23:07,430 --> 00:23:09,050 Mr. Wei, you hungry? 382 00:23:09,050 --> 00:23:10,680 Come to Mei Lin Garden. 383 00:23:11,600 --> 00:23:14,600 Talking to you tires me out. It's my fault. 384 00:23:14,600 --> 00:23:16,310 I must be too good for you. 385 00:23:18,980 --> 00:23:20,690 Who does he think he is? 386 00:23:29,410 --> 00:23:30,490 Where'd she go? 387 00:23:30,740 --> 00:23:33,410 Ever since you helped find her stamp, 388 00:23:33,700 --> 00:23:36,620 she's put a stamp on you. 389 00:23:36,920 --> 00:23:41,210 She's never been like this over a woman before. 390 00:23:41,290 --> 00:23:43,000 Take it seriously. 391 00:23:43,130 --> 00:23:46,590 Think about others, then yourself. 392 00:23:46,590 --> 00:23:50,550 Don't wait till it's too late. No one will be happy. 393 00:23:57,810 --> 00:23:59,400 What's the rush? 394 00:24:04,360 --> 00:24:05,940 Miss Wang, you're here. 395 00:24:05,940 --> 00:24:09,740 -Spare-ribs with rice cakes. -Mr. Bao has been waiting for you. 396 00:24:17,370 --> 00:24:18,620 What happened? 397 00:24:19,330 --> 00:24:20,920 Not wearing your contacts? 398 00:24:23,000 --> 00:24:25,000 Madame, spare-ribs with rice cakes. 399 00:24:25,420 --> 00:24:26,590 No need. 400 00:24:26,800 --> 00:24:28,050 I ordered it for you. 401 00:24:28,180 --> 00:24:30,220 Eat before it gets cold. 402 00:24:30,760 --> 00:24:33,260 No. I only eat what I order. 403 00:24:33,720 --> 00:24:34,890 I knew it. 404 00:24:34,930 --> 00:24:35,890 You... 405 00:24:35,890 --> 00:24:38,680 All you care about is getting that export permit. 406 00:24:38,940 --> 00:24:40,520 That's nonsense. 407 00:24:40,600 --> 00:24:41,980 You know me. 408 00:24:42,270 --> 00:24:44,860 It's not like this is our first time eating spare-ribs with rice cakes. 409 00:24:44,860 --> 00:24:46,570 We've been coming here for years. 410 00:24:46,690 --> 00:24:48,400 You eat the ribs, I eat the rice cakes. 411 00:24:48,400 --> 00:24:50,610 When you want the rice cakes too, I give them to you. 412 00:24:50,610 --> 00:24:52,070 That's called true friendship. 413 00:24:52,120 --> 00:24:53,820 It has nothing to do with the permit. 414 00:24:53,820 --> 00:24:55,240 What about you and Li Li? 415 00:24:55,330 --> 00:24:57,080 Do you call that a friendship? 416 00:24:57,080 --> 00:24:58,870 Why would I? 417 00:24:59,040 --> 00:25:02,580 She has a restaurant, I run a business, so we have to be cordial. 418 00:25:02,580 --> 00:25:04,380 Well I work for the government 419 00:25:04,380 --> 00:25:07,380 While you're being "cordial," I have to watch my every move. 420 00:25:07,380 --> 00:25:09,420 Put yourself in my shoes. 421 00:25:09,550 --> 00:25:11,340 I hear all kinds of ugly rumors. 422 00:25:11,340 --> 00:25:14,550 I can't explain to everyone that you're just being "cordial" to her. 423 00:25:14,550 --> 00:25:16,720 You can take it? I can't. 424 00:25:16,760 --> 00:25:18,600 I can't even tell my mom. 425 00:25:18,600 --> 00:25:20,310 She'll cry if she finds out. 426 00:25:20,310 --> 00:25:23,060 If she cries, my dad will come after you. 427 00:25:23,060 --> 00:25:24,310 Then what? 428 00:25:24,440 --> 00:25:26,690 I cried so much I can't wear my contacts. 429 00:25:28,070 --> 00:25:29,400 Okay, let's take a break. 430 00:25:29,400 --> 00:25:30,820 Eat a little first, then we'll talk. 431 00:25:30,820 --> 00:25:31,700 No. 432 00:25:31,860 --> 00:25:33,530 No eating till we talk it out. 433 00:25:34,120 --> 00:25:35,950 We were just Wang and Bao 434 00:25:35,950 --> 00:25:38,280 when we first ate fried ribs with rice cakes. 435 00:25:38,540 --> 00:25:40,870 Do you remember what I said four years ago? 436 00:25:41,120 --> 00:25:43,210 Now "section chief" is right in front of you. 437 00:25:43,380 --> 00:25:45,040 You're a public worker. 438 00:25:45,040 --> 00:25:46,500 I'm your client. 439 00:25:46,500 --> 00:25:48,960 We can't have a relationship outside of work. 440 00:25:49,050 --> 00:25:50,840 Right now, we have two options. 441 00:25:50,880 --> 00:25:53,300 Either I resign, or you give up foreign trade. 442 00:25:53,380 --> 00:25:57,140 It comes down to whether you can give up foreign trade for me. 443 00:25:57,510 --> 00:25:58,350 Don't worry. 444 00:25:58,430 --> 00:26:01,020 I'll support you no matter what you do. 445 00:26:01,020 --> 00:26:03,390 -I don't care if it's selling tea eggs. -Why would I sell tea eggs? 446 00:26:03,400 --> 00:26:06,650 -We could sell them together. -I'm not going to quit, 447 00:26:06,650 --> 00:26:09,020 and I won't let you quit either. 448 00:26:10,780 --> 00:26:13,240 You just wait and see what I'll do tomorrow. 449 00:26:14,860 --> 00:26:16,160 Miss Wang. 450 00:26:16,370 --> 00:26:18,990 Miss Wang, you haven't had dinner? 451 00:26:38,260 --> 00:26:40,560 I hope that one day, 452 00:26:41,060 --> 00:26:45,100 I can be like Chief Jin, the ace of the Foreign Trade Office. 453 00:26:46,730 --> 00:26:47,940 Four years. 454 00:26:48,980 --> 00:26:50,230 Four years? 455 00:26:52,480 --> 00:26:54,440 In four years, she'll retire. 456 00:26:56,160 --> 00:26:58,780 Then you'll be the section chief. 457 00:27:01,240 --> 00:27:04,040 -You believe in me that much? Of course. 458 00:27:18,180 --> 00:27:19,260 Good morning, Mr. Gao. 459 00:27:20,850 --> 00:27:23,020 You're late again. 460 00:27:23,520 --> 00:27:25,220 You're always late. 461 00:27:29,520 --> 00:27:30,900 Xiao Wang, come in here. 462 00:29:03,160 --> 00:29:04,410 What's wrong with you? 463 00:29:04,530 --> 00:29:06,620 You went to go eat rice cakes, 464 00:29:06,700 --> 00:29:09,200 and now you're selling tea eggs? 465 00:29:09,250 --> 00:29:10,620 Who knows? 466 00:29:10,790 --> 00:29:13,000 Somehow that's where we ended up. 467 00:29:13,460 --> 00:29:15,420 It's like an interrogation. 468 00:29:15,420 --> 00:29:16,710 Rapid fire. 469 00:29:16,710 --> 00:29:18,840 You have no time to think through your response. 470 00:29:18,840 --> 00:29:20,880 Before you know it, she has your confession. 471 00:29:20,880 --> 00:29:24,600 How did a smart guy like you make such a rookie mistake? 472 00:29:24,890 --> 00:29:26,350 What are you talking about? 473 00:29:26,390 --> 00:29:27,930 Nonsense. 474 00:29:28,890 --> 00:29:31,480 I'm worried for you! 475 00:29:31,520 --> 00:29:33,310 Sure, you've known more women, 476 00:29:33,350 --> 00:29:35,480 but I've known them more deeply, okay? 477 00:29:35,480 --> 00:29:37,480 I've paid dearly for it. 478 00:29:37,570 --> 00:29:39,820 So don't make the same mistakes. 479 00:29:39,900 --> 00:29:41,740 You're a role model to me. 480 00:29:41,900 --> 00:29:43,990 You must not stoop to my level. 481 00:29:43,990 --> 00:29:45,910 Now you're just talking to yourself. 482 00:29:45,910 --> 00:29:47,950 -I-- -Didn't you hear what I said? 483 00:29:47,950 --> 00:29:50,410 I asked you to talk some sense into Miss Wang. 484 00:29:50,410 --> 00:29:52,750 And not do anything rash. Understand? 485 00:29:52,750 --> 00:29:53,960 I can't go. 486 00:29:54,210 --> 00:29:55,250 Why? 487 00:29:55,670 --> 00:29:57,920 I'm still healing. 488 00:29:57,920 --> 00:29:59,460 What are you healing? 489 00:29:59,670 --> 00:30:00,710 Look. 490 00:30:00,800 --> 00:30:02,800 Here, bruises. 491 00:30:02,930 --> 00:30:03,930 See? 492 00:30:04,010 --> 00:30:06,050 Why are there still so many bruises? 493 00:30:06,600 --> 00:30:08,180 Don't get me started. 494 00:30:08,930 --> 00:30:11,270 Usually a beating happens all at once. 495 00:30:11,390 --> 00:30:14,940 Fang Mei, on the other hand, treats it like an installment plan. 496 00:30:15,060 --> 00:30:17,440 Hits me whenever she thinks of it. 497 00:30:17,560 --> 00:30:18,900 I can't take it. 498 00:30:18,980 --> 00:30:20,070 You deserve it. 499 00:30:20,610 --> 00:30:22,400 How can you say that? 500 00:30:24,660 --> 00:30:26,110 Ain't going. 501 00:30:26,570 --> 00:30:28,700 -Help me out here. -Unless... 502 00:30:29,790 --> 00:30:31,660 you come with me to see Ah Sao. 503 00:30:31,660 --> 00:30:33,410 You're still thinking about her? 504 00:30:33,500 --> 00:30:35,080 Did you forget your promise to Fang Mei? 505 00:30:35,080 --> 00:30:37,920 -Can you think clearly for once? -Can you think clearly? 506 00:30:38,040 --> 00:30:39,090 Can you? 507 00:30:39,090 --> 00:30:40,920 If you can, then enough with the mixed messages. 508 00:30:40,920 --> 00:30:43,260 If you like her, you like her. If you don't, leave her alone. 509 00:30:43,260 --> 00:30:45,470 That's what thinking clearly is. 510 00:30:46,550 --> 00:30:48,220 Why did you close the door? 511 00:30:48,760 --> 00:30:49,680 Go away. 512 00:30:49,850 --> 00:30:51,430 Talk to her yourself. 513 00:30:52,640 --> 00:30:54,310 Get it together. 514 00:31:04,820 --> 00:31:06,360 Wake up. 515 00:31:08,240 --> 00:31:11,080 Listen, Miss Wang's dad called. 516 00:31:11,080 --> 00:31:13,120 He's coming to talk to you. 517 00:31:13,200 --> 00:31:14,370 Why? 518 00:31:14,710 --> 00:31:17,750 He said Miss Wang cried all night, 519 00:31:17,750 --> 00:31:20,290 and is going to resign. 520 00:31:33,390 --> 00:31:34,810 Miss Wang, good morning. 521 00:31:35,680 --> 00:31:36,480 Morning. 522 00:31:41,320 --> 00:31:42,270 What are you doing? 523 00:31:42,280 --> 00:31:43,480 I'll tell you later. 524 00:31:45,240 --> 00:31:46,190 Hello? 525 00:31:47,160 --> 00:31:48,820 Mr. Bao. Oh Miss Wang? 526 00:31:48,820 --> 00:31:51,410 She just went to Chief Jin's office. What-- 527 00:32:02,340 --> 00:32:04,590 Chief, I need to talk to you. 528 00:32:05,010 --> 00:32:06,670 I was just looking for you. 529 00:32:07,800 --> 00:32:09,880 These two are from Internal Affairs. 530 00:32:09,890 --> 00:32:11,510 You need to go with them. 531 00:32:11,760 --> 00:32:13,220 Internal Affairs? 532 00:32:13,470 --> 00:32:14,970 Are you Wang Mingzhu? 533 00:32:14,970 --> 00:32:15,810 Yes. 534 00:32:15,980 --> 00:32:16,560 Come with us. 535 00:32:20,360 --> 00:32:21,150 Sorry. 536 00:32:21,310 --> 00:32:22,310 What happened? 537 00:32:22,480 --> 00:32:23,520 Who are those two? 538 00:32:23,520 --> 00:32:26,480 -From Internal Affairs I think. -Why are they here? 539 00:32:26,490 --> 00:32:28,610 What's wrong? 540 00:32:28,610 --> 00:32:30,280 Did something happen to Xiao Wang? 541 00:32:30,320 --> 00:32:31,490 I don't know. 542 00:32:33,120 --> 00:32:34,080 Excuse me. 543 00:32:34,330 --> 00:32:35,160 Sorry. 544 00:32:35,410 --> 00:32:37,370 -What's happening? -Why are you asking me? 545 00:32:37,370 --> 00:32:38,750 Mei Ping, you must know. 546 00:32:38,750 --> 00:32:39,790 Xiao Mei, 547 00:32:40,040 --> 00:32:41,000 where's Miss Wang? 548 00:32:41,000 --> 00:32:43,380 Hi, Mr. Bao. Miss Wang went to the sixth floor. 549 00:32:43,460 --> 00:32:45,210 -The sixth floor? -Internal Affairs. 550 00:32:45,210 --> 00:32:47,920 -Why did she go there? -I'm not sure. 551 00:32:48,090 --> 00:32:50,800 Chief Jin is over there. You could ask... 552 00:32:57,140 --> 00:32:58,480 Chief Jin. 553 00:33:00,810 --> 00:33:02,060 Mr. Bao, 554 00:33:02,270 --> 00:33:04,190 I wasn't expecting you. 555 00:33:06,150 --> 00:33:08,440 I need your help with something urgent. 556 00:33:08,740 --> 00:33:09,860 Here's what happened. 557 00:33:10,700 --> 00:33:12,780 Miss Wang and I had a misunderstanding. 558 00:33:12,780 --> 00:33:14,490 I haven't had time to clear things up. 559 00:33:15,870 --> 00:33:16,910 If... 560 00:33:17,080 --> 00:33:19,450 she tries to resign, please hold off. 561 00:33:19,500 --> 00:33:21,000 You're a little late. 562 00:33:21,160 --> 00:33:23,710 It's no longer about whether she'll resign. 563 00:33:23,750 --> 00:33:24,630 Go home. 564 00:33:24,750 --> 00:33:26,750 She won't be back for a while. 565 00:33:26,920 --> 00:33:27,920 What happened? 566 00:33:28,050 --> 00:33:29,840 It's internal. 567 00:33:29,970 --> 00:33:32,430 I'll tell you once we know more. 568 00:33:32,800 --> 00:33:34,260 I'll just say one thing. 569 00:33:35,010 --> 00:33:36,390 For now, 570 00:33:38,390 --> 00:33:39,930 avoid contact with her. 571 00:33:55,130 --> 00:33:56,750 {\an8}"Internal Affairs" 572 00:33:55,370 --> 00:33:56,410 Sit. 573 00:34:05,920 --> 00:34:07,540 Wang Mingzhu? 574 00:34:08,040 --> 00:34:11,170 What year did you join our company? 575 00:34:11,380 --> 00:34:14,680 After graduating in '87, I was assigned to the light industry department. 576 00:34:14,840 --> 00:34:17,260 My father was an exports agent at No. 27. 577 00:34:17,560 --> 00:34:20,390 He retired early, so I got transferred here 578 00:34:20,480 --> 00:34:22,430 to the textile department. 579 00:34:22,440 --> 00:34:24,390 I went from Verifications 580 00:34:24,400 --> 00:34:26,230 to Labeling, then Inspections. 581 00:34:26,230 --> 00:34:28,520 From export agent to team leader. 582 00:34:28,650 --> 00:34:30,940 And for the past few years, 583 00:34:31,030 --> 00:34:34,280 most of your work has been with this Mr. Bao. 584 00:34:34,450 --> 00:34:36,360 How did you come to know him? 585 00:34:36,990 --> 00:34:40,830 We met when he was just getting started in foreign trade. 586 00:34:40,830 --> 00:34:42,910 He had small projects that nobody wanted, 587 00:34:42,910 --> 00:34:44,790 so he came to me. 588 00:34:45,120 --> 00:34:48,880 He seemed trustworthy, and pretty capable. 589 00:34:48,880 --> 00:34:51,090 With my guidance, his projects started growing. 590 00:34:51,300 --> 00:34:55,590 Back then he processed imported denim, and exported jeans to Africa. 591 00:34:55,590 --> 00:34:57,680 Of course, without his help, 592 00:34:57,680 --> 00:34:59,930 I wouldn't be where I am today. 593 00:34:59,930 --> 00:35:01,850 According to our rules, 594 00:35:01,930 --> 00:35:05,680 all client meetings should have two agents present. 595 00:35:05,850 --> 00:35:08,770 Why do you always go by yourself? 596 00:35:09,190 --> 00:35:11,320 Your relationship with him... 597 00:35:11,360 --> 00:35:13,070 Is it strictly professional, 598 00:35:13,320 --> 00:35:15,200 or is there more to it? 599 00:35:15,280 --> 00:35:17,280 There isn't. 600 00:35:17,860 --> 00:35:21,540 He always invites our section chief, but she's too busy. 601 00:35:21,540 --> 00:35:24,450 She doesn't have time, so she tells me to go by myself. 602 00:35:24,460 --> 00:35:25,830 You can ask her yourself. 603 00:35:25,870 --> 00:35:28,040 With No. 27 under Foreign Affairs, 604 00:35:28,040 --> 00:35:32,420 everyone knows client relationships must be business-only. 605 00:35:32,460 --> 00:35:35,380 Plus he's a Hong Kong merchant, so it's even more impossible. 606 00:35:35,510 --> 00:35:37,340 Thank you. 607 00:35:37,680 --> 00:35:40,010 Miss Wang is in trouble this time. 608 00:35:40,260 --> 00:35:43,140 You don't go to the 6th floor to resign. 609 00:35:43,140 --> 00:35:44,390 Someone reported you. 610 00:35:44,390 --> 00:35:45,930 Reported me? 611 00:35:46,690 --> 00:35:48,480 For what? 612 00:35:48,810 --> 00:35:51,900 -It has to be an ethics issue. -She always follows the rules. 613 00:35:52,020 --> 00:35:55,150 You bought everything I've given her. You know what they're worth. 614 00:35:55,150 --> 00:35:56,400 What could be the problem? 615 00:35:56,400 --> 00:35:58,700 It has to be the ¥26,000. 616 00:35:58,700 --> 00:36:01,490 You accepted a car worth ¥26,000. 617 00:36:01,490 --> 00:36:03,740 I bought that myself. 618 00:36:03,910 --> 00:36:06,700 You make ¥1,500 a month. 619 00:36:06,710 --> 00:36:08,620 Where did you get ¥26,000? 620 00:36:08,620 --> 00:36:10,620 I saved up little by little, 621 00:36:10,790 --> 00:36:12,540 including year-end bonuses. 622 00:36:12,540 --> 00:36:14,800 ¥10,000 was from my dad. 623 00:36:14,800 --> 00:36:18,340 Then why did you say Mr. Bao gave you ¥26,000? 624 00:36:18,340 --> 00:36:19,970 He was paying me back. 625 00:36:19,970 --> 00:36:23,100 A rich man like him needed money from you? 626 00:36:23,220 --> 00:36:26,890 -I never said I lent him money. -Then what was he paying back? 627 00:36:28,020 --> 00:36:30,400 You don't take things seriously. 628 00:36:30,400 --> 00:36:33,360 You can't just give any gift you want. 629 00:36:33,360 --> 00:36:36,480 You have to consider what's appropriate. 630 00:36:36,780 --> 00:36:38,650 Some gifts are thoughtful. 631 00:36:38,650 --> 00:36:40,990 Some gifts are trouble. 632 00:36:43,700 --> 00:36:45,080 These earrings. 633 00:36:45,540 --> 00:36:50,160 I couldn't accept them as a gift, so I paid for them myself. 634 00:36:50,170 --> 00:36:52,420 But then he told me they were cheap, 635 00:36:52,420 --> 00:36:54,170 so he paid me back. 636 00:36:59,180 --> 00:37:02,590 These earrings are cheap? 637 00:37:03,680 --> 00:37:06,180 Call the shop if you don't believe me. 638 00:37:06,310 --> 00:37:08,220 It's all thanks to that instigator. 639 00:37:08,230 --> 00:37:10,060 Call her right now. 640 00:37:10,100 --> 00:37:14,360 Tell her if someone from No. 27 calls, she needs to be honest. 641 00:37:16,780 --> 00:37:19,190 Ling Hong! Watch it! 642 00:37:19,200 --> 00:37:21,200 Ling Hong, big trouble. 643 00:37:21,200 --> 00:37:23,320 What's that expression? Did someone come already? 644 00:37:23,320 --> 00:37:25,370 That person, who just left. 645 00:37:25,450 --> 00:37:29,330 -If only Mr. Bao called five minutes ago. -Did they ask about earrings? 646 00:37:29,330 --> 00:37:31,290 -How did you know? -How much did you say? 647 00:37:32,380 --> 00:37:33,710 ¥26,000. 648 00:37:34,170 --> 00:37:35,290 Is that bad? 649 00:37:35,750 --> 00:37:37,800 Earrings worth ¥26,000. 650 00:37:37,800 --> 00:37:39,260 Did you turn them in? 651 00:37:39,260 --> 00:37:41,300 I was going to, 652 00:37:41,300 --> 00:37:42,880 but I just couldn't do it, 653 00:37:42,880 --> 00:37:44,430 so I paid for them myself. 654 00:37:44,430 --> 00:37:45,430 Why? 655 00:37:45,430 --> 00:37:46,430 Because... 656 00:37:50,020 --> 00:37:53,230 If you turn them in, what would other people think? 657 00:37:54,650 --> 00:37:55,600 What? 658 00:37:55,610 --> 00:37:58,070 Either way I have to turn everything in. 659 00:37:59,110 --> 00:38:02,320 But have you ever turned in something so expensive? 660 00:38:02,320 --> 00:38:03,280 No, 661 00:38:03,280 --> 00:38:04,660 nor have I accepted them. 662 00:38:04,910 --> 00:38:07,410 They'll think Mr. Bao gives you lots of gifts, 663 00:38:07,410 --> 00:38:10,160 and you're just turning one in to maintain appearances. 664 00:38:10,290 --> 00:38:12,620 So I shouldn't turn them in? 665 00:38:12,920 --> 00:38:14,620 It's just my two cents. 666 00:38:14,960 --> 00:38:16,920 It's up to you. 667 00:38:20,340 --> 00:38:23,090 If I paid for them myself, then they're not a gift. 668 00:38:23,090 --> 00:38:24,550 I shouldn't have to turn them in. 669 00:38:24,550 --> 00:38:27,640 It's not about money. A gift is a gift. 670 00:38:27,640 --> 00:38:29,100 It needs to be turned in. 671 00:38:29,220 --> 00:38:31,430 I forgot! 672 00:38:32,020 --> 00:38:33,310 You have to believe me. 673 00:38:33,310 --> 00:38:34,810 I've been here all these years. 674 00:38:34,810 --> 00:38:37,270 Every pencil, every calculator. 675 00:38:37,270 --> 00:38:38,980 I've reported it all. 676 00:38:38,980 --> 00:38:40,480 You can check my records. 677 00:38:40,480 --> 00:38:44,360 My conscience is clear. I've done right by everyone. 678 00:38:50,910 --> 00:38:52,830 They were cheap earrings. 679 00:38:52,870 --> 00:38:54,410 I'm sure it can be sorted out. 680 00:38:54,540 --> 00:38:56,250 I can talk to Chief Jin myself. 681 00:38:56,380 --> 00:39:00,540 You'll only make things worse for Miss Wang. 682 00:39:00,630 --> 00:39:02,670 Internal Affairs is very experienced. 683 00:39:02,720 --> 00:39:04,550 They'll find out the truth. 684 00:39:04,630 --> 00:39:07,640 But being investigated now, of all times? 685 00:39:08,350 --> 00:39:10,970 "Chief Wang" is probably impossible. 686 00:39:13,890 --> 00:39:16,270 Okay. We understand the situation. 687 00:39:16,400 --> 00:39:17,940 You don't understand at all! 688 00:39:17,940 --> 00:39:20,690 Make arrangements. Hand off your work. 689 00:39:20,690 --> 00:39:24,360 While we investigate, you'll get a temporary assignment. 690 00:39:24,360 --> 00:39:27,240 You still don't understand! You can't do this! 691 00:39:45,470 --> 00:39:48,340 Would Chief Jin really pick her? 692 00:39:49,260 --> 00:39:51,050 -Let me help. -Get away from me! 693 00:39:51,060 --> 00:39:53,970 I took you for a friend, but you plotted against me? 694 00:39:53,970 --> 00:39:56,940 I only said those things because I thought Mr. Bao liked you too. 695 00:39:56,940 --> 00:40:00,360 -Who knew it was so one-sided? -What did you say? 696 00:40:02,440 --> 00:40:03,440 Xiao Wang, 697 00:40:04,150 --> 00:40:05,610 this is an office. 698 00:40:05,900 --> 00:40:07,530 If you want to fight, go outside. 699 00:40:07,990 --> 00:40:09,780 I've been wronged, Chief. 700 00:40:16,250 --> 00:40:18,500 It won't solve anything. 701 00:40:20,790 --> 00:40:21,880 Don't be angry. 702 00:40:21,960 --> 00:40:23,590 Don't touch me. 703 00:40:46,150 --> 00:40:48,110 Where are you going? 704 00:40:48,740 --> 00:40:50,110 To find Miss Wang. 705 00:40:51,910 --> 00:40:53,280 She didn't go to work 706 00:40:53,830 --> 00:40:55,990 or contact her coworkers. 707 00:40:57,700 --> 00:41:00,330 I called her place, but she's not there. 708 00:41:00,500 --> 00:41:02,420 If she's all by herself, 709 00:41:02,420 --> 00:41:04,710 there's only one place she can be. 710 00:41:04,960 --> 00:41:07,000 She can't say she's been wronged. 711 00:41:07,420 --> 00:41:10,920 Whether the earrings were ¥26,000 or ¥200, 712 00:41:10,930 --> 00:41:13,140 she had to turn them in. 713 00:41:13,340 --> 00:41:15,140 That's the reality. 714 00:41:15,680 --> 00:41:19,350 If anyone is to blame, it's that debt demon Ling Zi. 715 00:41:19,350 --> 00:41:23,810 First get Ling Hong's purchase order to prove the earrings were cheap. 716 00:41:24,480 --> 00:41:25,520 Understood. 717 00:41:25,650 --> 00:41:27,610 Miss Wang needs to know 718 00:41:28,240 --> 00:41:30,440 a mistake is a mistake. 719 00:41:31,660 --> 00:41:35,160 She needs to reflect on herself 720 00:41:35,530 --> 00:41:37,910 and what she did wrong. 721 00:41:39,120 --> 00:41:41,080 That should be said in person. 722 00:41:42,540 --> 00:41:45,380 Did you forget what Chief Jin said? 723 00:41:45,750 --> 00:41:48,250 Keep your distance for now. 724 00:41:50,510 --> 00:41:51,550 I know. 725 00:41:58,020 --> 00:41:59,770 Madame, another one. 726 00:42:02,690 --> 00:42:05,810 You've already had three, you're going to be sick. 727 00:42:06,020 --> 00:42:07,360 Mr. Bao isn't here yet? 728 00:42:08,070 --> 00:42:09,610 I'm not waiting for him. 729 00:42:09,690 --> 00:42:11,650 Did you fight? 730 00:42:12,450 --> 00:42:14,530 I never fight with him. 731 00:42:18,700 --> 00:42:19,950 Hello? 732 00:42:20,540 --> 00:42:21,960 A call for you, Miss Wang. 733 00:42:25,000 --> 00:42:26,040 Who? 734 00:42:26,040 --> 00:42:27,380 It's for you. 735 00:42:34,510 --> 00:42:35,470 Hello? 736 00:42:36,760 --> 00:42:37,890 It's me. 737 00:42:38,810 --> 00:42:40,260 Where are you? 738 00:42:41,980 --> 00:42:43,480 Across the street. 739 00:42:45,400 --> 00:42:46,980 Go away. Don't come over. 740 00:42:47,190 --> 00:42:49,360 We're not supposed to see each other. 741 00:42:50,570 --> 00:42:52,570 If we're seen together, 742 00:42:52,740 --> 00:42:55,240 people will think we're colluding. 743 00:42:55,530 --> 00:42:57,740 I know. I won't go over there. 744 00:42:58,030 --> 00:42:59,280 Don't be nervous. 745 00:43:06,710 --> 00:43:08,460 Does your family know what happened? 746 00:43:08,460 --> 00:43:10,800 I don't know if they know. 747 00:43:14,300 --> 00:43:17,470 I just know that last month on my dad's birthday, 748 00:43:17,840 --> 00:43:20,510 he told everyone I'll be section chief. 749 00:43:21,560 --> 00:43:22,890 And now? 750 00:43:22,980 --> 00:43:24,520 Forget section chief, 751 00:43:24,600 --> 00:43:27,770 I may not even be able to sell tea eggs with you. 752 00:43:27,900 --> 00:43:31,060 My worst fear is people gossiping about us. 753 00:43:31,320 --> 00:43:33,110 Even if I'm just selling tea eggs, 754 00:43:33,240 --> 00:43:35,780 I need to do it with a clear name. 755 00:43:36,860 --> 00:43:38,280 Don't worry. 756 00:43:38,450 --> 00:43:40,030 I'm on my way to Ling Hong's. 757 00:43:40,030 --> 00:43:41,740 I'll get her purchase order. 758 00:43:46,160 --> 00:43:47,580 Uncle Ye's coming to see you. 759 00:43:48,040 --> 00:43:49,750 He's a veteran of No. 27. 760 00:43:49,750 --> 00:43:52,460 He has plenty of experience dealing with this sort of thing. 761 00:43:52,460 --> 00:43:54,000 He knows what's proper. 762 00:43:54,590 --> 00:43:55,920 He'll teach you. 763 00:44:00,350 --> 00:44:01,600 Got it. 764 00:44:19,990 --> 00:44:21,950 Look at me. 765 00:44:22,490 --> 00:44:23,780 Where's the purchase order? 766 00:44:23,790 --> 00:44:25,040 Give it to me. 767 00:44:25,330 --> 00:44:27,040 I threw it away ages ago. 768 00:44:36,550 --> 00:44:37,760 Why? 769 00:44:37,760 --> 00:44:41,180 -Ling Zi said to. -Since when do you listen to me? 770 00:44:42,760 --> 00:44:44,510 The person I asked for. 771 00:44:44,520 --> 00:44:45,760 Did you find them? 772 00:44:46,390 --> 00:44:48,100 I don't care how you find it. 773 00:44:48,100 --> 00:44:50,270 I need to see the purchase order tomorrow. 774 00:44:51,310 --> 00:44:53,190 None of us wanted this!