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=No Pain No Gain= (Adapted from the Qidian novel)

("Losing Money to Be a Tycoon" by Qingshan Quzui)

=Episode 21= (This story is purely fictional)

(Two Years Later)

(Tengda Games Annual Banquet)

(Feihuang Pictures)

(Four Wall Apartments)

(Zhongdian Web Fiction)

(DreamForge Capital)

(Sloth Gym nationwide stores now over 300)

(Launched co-branded fitness meals and Against Wind Delivery)

Mr. Pei.

The banquet is about to start.

Have you set off yet?

Nice.

(Infinite Passion. Tengda Games Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony)

Welcome

to Tengda Games' Annual Banquet.

Welcome.

(Tengda Games Development Report) Looking back on the past few years,

through relentless effort and perseverance,

Tengda's businesses

have made significant progress and growth.

Among them,

the M&Y Internet Cafe, founded by Mr. Ma and Zhang Yuan,

as of yesterday,

has reached

108,954 members.

Four Wall Apartments, created by

Mr. Pei and Liang Qingfan,

is a benchmark for eco-friendly housing

and has expanded into multiple cities.

This year, it surpassed Zhujia Group

to become the leader in long-term rentals.

Sloth Gym, led by Tian Mo and Li Yaling,

has now exceeded

300 stores nationwide.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Store manager Lin Canrong, together with Nameless Private Kitchen

and Sloth Gym,

launched co-branded fitness meals and Against Wind Delivery,

which have also been popular.

By the end of this year,

they have expanded to

13 cities beyond Jinchuan.

Thank you.

Film and TV works adapted from Zhongdian Web Fiction's novels

have begun production

on five projects.

Our company has also signed

a strategic cooperation agreement with Reveler Pictures,

committed to jointly creating

more IP adaptations.

As for the project

I personally developed,

the script

for Northern Continent: The Wizard and Demon King Love You

has finally

been finalized

after a total

of 649 rounds of revisions!

Watch your emotions.

It's finalized!

- Good. - Great!

Watch what emotions?

Do you know what I've been through?

We do.

It's a joyous day today.

In the gaming segment,

the Divine Mountains and Seas' key focus this year

is building a global IP industry chain.

Overseas revenue share

has reached 46.97%.

Late Departure has opened new lines,

including Tailor-Made

and several VR games,

which have achieved good results.

An international version is currently in development.

Thank you.

Wei.

DreamForge Capital, led by Mr. Ma,

continues to create an undefeated miracle.

Latest news.

Dreams Fulfilled Immediately's fan count

has exceeded 30 million!

Undefeated.

Nice.

Congratulations to everyone here.

Because of you,

Tengda is what it is today.

We wish the Tengda Games Annual Banquet

a complete success.

- Nice! - Nice!

Enjoy the food and drinks.

Don't worry. No need to perform.

Come on, cheers.

Cheers.

Bottoms up.

Each of them

seems to be doing better and better.

Yeah, except for you.

They're all doing better and better.

Do you regret it?

If you went back two years,

would you still help Lin Wan?

Would you still let the Divine Mountains and Seas launch?

Thanks to you, these past two years,

each of them

has lived their ideal life.

What about you?

Your biggest achievement now

is paying the mortgage each month

by driving for hire.

Look at yourself.

A rich boss in others' eyes,

but a poor loser in real life.

This outfit you're wearing

is from Tengda's opening day, right?

Get lost.

Next comes the exciting

lucky draw segment.

We're now drawing

the cash prize Mr. Pei prepared carefully.

8,888 yuan in cash.

Start.

- Win! - Win!

(Lv Mingliang) Win.

Alright.

Congratulations to Lv Mingliang.

You won 8,888 yuan.

Come on, Lv, say a few words.

(Cash Prize) Thanks so much to the company.

Thanks to Mr. Pei.

I want to share my luck

with everyone here.

Nice.

Thanks.

Next,

we'll draw the second lucky guest.

Start.

- Win! - Win!

Congratulations to Hao Qiong.

It's you.

It's me.

Slow down.

Thank you, Mr. Pei.

Ever since I joined Tengda,

(Cash Prize) I've never been poor again.

We can call her Hao Rich now.

Congratulations.

Congratulations, Ma Yang.

Nice.

(Cash Prize) I'll give you red envelopes.

Congratulations, Lin Wan.

Congratulations, Li Shi.

Congratulations, Ms. Xin.

Congratulations, Wei.

Congratulations, Li Yada.

Congratulations, Qiao Liang.

Congratulations, Tian Mo.

Congratulations, Li Yaling.

Congratulations, Wu Sheng.

Congratulations, Wu Xi.

Congratulations, Chef Lin.

Congratulations, Zhang Yuan.

Congratulations, Zhang Wang.

Congratulations, Liang Qingfan.

Congratulations, Huang Wang.

Congratulations, Ruan Guangjian.

If you haven't won yet, don't worry.

Up next, we will draw

18,888 yuan

in cash.

Start.

- Win! - Win!

(Huang Sibo)

Sorry.

I'm already on stage.

Thanks, Mr. Pei.

Thanks to Tengda.

Mr. Pei.

Sibo won't let you down!

Nice.

Gosh, everyone gets a prize.

It feels rigged in advance.

Yeah, you wrote the code.

I still haven't won.

Look, Tang hasn't either.

Bao, I've never won anything.

As expected.

It's fine. Bigger prizes come later.

Next

is today's most anticipated

grand prize.

Anywhere in the world.

A ten-day trip for two!

There are three winners.

Please stay tuned.

A trip sounds nice.

- Win. - Win.

Congratulations, Bao Xu.

Here, let's draw the second one.

- Win! - Win!

Congratulations again, Bao Xu.

Drawing the third one.

- Win! - Win!

It's still Bao Xu.

Mr. Pei.

Bug. This program has a bug.

I've tested it.

It doesn't count.

There's absolutely no bug.

Come on, get up here.

This is your fate.

Come on, Bao.

Come.

About this trip,

(Worldwide Ten-Day Trip For Two) I've traveled enough already.

I've decided

to give this prize

to someone who needs it more.

That person is...

Me.

- Tang. - Me?

Congratulations, Tang.

Please come up to receive it.

It's you. Go on.

Go on.

Go on.

Here, take it.

Tang.

Are you willing to accept

Bao's generous gift?

Yes.

I've never won anything.

Thanks, Bao.

Thanks to the company.

Thanks, Mr. Pei.

- Nice! - Nice!

Since Tang agrees,

let's congratulate Tang

as today's lucky star.

For those who didn't win anything,

don't worry.

We've also booked a golf course.

Every employee

will receive

a golf club membership.

And luxury swing gifts are waiting for you.

Before heading to the golf course,

please come on stage

and take group photos in batches.

Come on.

Yes, hold your prizes.

Mr. Pei.

- Mr. Pei! - Mr. Pei!

Tengda Games!

- Infinite Passion! - Infinite Passion!

Shenhua World

has a lot of orders today.

I heard a company is holding its annual banquet.

An annual banquet at Shenhua World?

What company is so rich?

Must be an unlucky one.

Lu Zhiyao is impossible.

It's the Chinese New Year,

and he wants me to revise the script.

Impossible.

He's a monster.

Alright, you two be careful.

Lin Wan.

You can hold your liquor,

but why are you acting like Huang?

I'm in a good mood.

The car's here.

Come on.

Get in first.

Mr. Lv, this is what you bought at Shenhua World.

I've packed everything for you.

Thanks.

Alright.

Lv, did you go on a shopping spree?

It's all company perks.

It's pretty late.

I'll drive you two back.

No need. You guys head back first.

I've hired a designated driver.

You sure?

Yeah.

Go on.

Come on, Lin Wan.

Get home safe.

Okay.

Huang, get inside.

Close the door.

Driver, lock the doors.

Lin Wan.

Text me on WeChat when you get home.

Text me when you're home.

- Bye. - Bye.

See you tomorrow.

Okay.

Designated driver...

You have a new order. Please respond promptly.

Another Shenhua World order?

(Instant Order)

Lin Wan's car...

Where is she?

Driver P.

Lin Wan.

I actually came to tell you

that your destination is far.

Why don't you place a new order?

Then I'll reorder.

I'll place a new order.

How much did you drink?

Not that much.

At the annual banquet,

you slipped away too fast.

I didn't even get a drink with you.

I'll take you home then.

Thank you, Mr. Pei.

46 kilometers.

After dropping you off, I still have to head back to Four Wall.

I'll need to swap batteries at least three times.

Mr. Pei.

Thank you.

Tonight,

I've wanted to tell you

that I'm really grateful.

Grateful for your help

and support.

Thank heavens

for giving me such a great Mr. Pei.

How much did you drink?

People speak the truth when they're drunk.

If only I'd met you earlier.

What good would that have done?

Back then,

I was just a lackey at Fuhui.

Completely useless.

No.

You're someone whom meeting at anytime

is always too late.

Do you know why?

Why?

Because my name is Lin Wan. [*Wan means "Late"]

Mr. Lin, Mrs. Lin.

Sorry to trouble you

for bringing Wan home.

Come in.

This...

How much did she drink?

I didn't drink that much.

It's just that today was the company's annual banquet,

so she probably had a couple more drinks.

Mostly because she was having fun with you.

I'll take her upstairs now.

Alright.

Mr. Lin, I'll head out first.

No.

Come in and sit for a bit.

Mr. Pei, please come in.

Come on.

Have a seat.

It's chilly outside.

Here, have some hot tea.

Thank you, Mr. Lin.

Your outfit...

Our company had its annual banquet today.

It was cosplay.

Cosplay, huh?

Cosplay.

Yes.

Wan told us

you've always supported her.

Especially the Divine Mountains and Seas project.

That's her dream.

Only with you

could that dream come true.

Her mother and I are truly grateful.

It's only right.

Only right.

Mr. Pei, you know,

in the past,

I wasn't very willing to let Wan

join a company like Tengda.

But now,

I see I was narrow-minded.

No.

You were right. How could that be narrow-minded?

No, I was narrow-minded.

It's funny to speak of it.

Lately, I've noticed my colleagues,

clients, and even the security guards at Shenhua Group,

are all playing the Divine Mountains and Seas.

So I thought

this must be

the meaning behind Wan's persistence.

Yes.

By the way,

I'm also playing the Divine Mountains and Seas now.

There's a dungeon in your game.

I've been grinding it for ages.

I've playing it for days now.

It's driving me crazy.

Help me take a look.

Lin.

Look at the time.

It's late.

Let our daughter help you tomorrow.

Let Mr. Pei get home and rest early.

Alright.

It's indeed late.

Sorry.

Mr. Pei.

Thank you for bringing Wan home.

Well...

It's late. We shouldn't keep the driver waiting, right?

It's fine. I drove myself.

You drove yourself?

You didn't drink at the annual banquet?

I usually don't drink at all. I'm used to it.

You know,

not drinking in the business world

is really rare.

It really is.

It's getting late.

I'll head off now.

Alright.

Drive safe.

Come over for a meal sometime.

Your apartment is quite far from our place.

Yes.

Be careful on the road.

I will.

Mr. Lin, Mrs. Lin, get some rest, too.

I'll be going now.

Alright.

- Bye. - Bye.

Honey.

When young people

cosplay,

do they cosplay as designated drivers?

Well...

Young people now

really know how to have fun.

Next, we'll present

the most anticipated

Company of the Year Award.

(Company of the Year Award Ceremony) Please welcome our presenter.

Honorary Partner of Dayake Group,

Honorary Vice President,

Honorary Analyst,

Honorary Strategic Advisor,

Honorary Doctor of St. Maria College,

Mr. Lawrence.

Well, hi, everyone.

We meet again.

Now, I hereby announce

the Company of the Year goes to...

Tengda Games.

Hello.

Are you the one with the number 7962

who hired a designated driver?

Yep.

Is this your car?

Exactly.

Are you

a foreigner?

I'm in a hurry.

You can go faster, okay?

Sorry about that.

This is my first time

being so high-profile.

Relax.

This is just one of the cars

I casually took out of my garage.

It's insured.

Drive without worry.

I see your destination is Shenhua International Tower.

Are you heading to a meeting?

Sorry.

That's

very personal.

Please focus

on your driving.

Okay?

Hi, Hailu.

I'm on my way to Tengda.

Yeah.

Change of plans.

It's been moved up by about a month.

I have an event to attend today.

Anyway,

where on earth is Pei Qian?

I thought I'd see him at the awards ceremony,

but he didn't go.

Okay.

Call him.

(Xin Hailu, Special Assistant)

Ms. Xin.

Hello? Mr. Pei.

Wherever you are, get to the company now.

Mr. Sima's son?

Tengda's CEO?

- What's going on? - What's going on?

If you two trust me,

I can confirm

there's no issue with your identities.

Designated driver?

Such a weirdo.

Explain.

It's like this.

Designated driver

is just my hobby

outside of work.

I'm experiencing life.

He's really Mr. Sima's son?

Are you sure?

If you don't believe it, check it yourself.

(Sima Fu)

Mr. Sima Fu.

Let me reintroduce myself.

You can call me Lawrence.

It sounds friendlier.

Hello, Mr. Law.

May I ask

why you're here at Tengda?

Well.

I appreciate your bluntness.

Anyway,

you may not have heard of me,

but I often hear Daddy

mention you.

He

admires you a lot.

I'm here this time on his suggestion.

I'm here to manage Tengda

with you.

Manage Tengda

with me?

Anyway...

What's going on?

Ms. Xin.

Can I have a call with Mr. Sima?

He's abroad recently.

It's not convenient.

I've already given up

on my contract with Mr. Sima,

but now he sends his son here.

What is he trying to do?

My analysis is

that he probably just wants Lawrence

to gain experience at Tengda.

He can gain experience.

Just don't use me for it.

Or I'll settle it with him.

That's all?

Daddy once said

Tengda was a treasure.

Now it seems nothing special.

Your businesses...

It doesn't make sense.

Should I leave?

No, you can't.

If you leave

and Daddy finds out,

he won't be happy.

I've actually thought it through.

I won't interfere

with Tengda's existing projects.

But I want to start a new business line.

You must cooperate,

but can't interfere.

That's not a problem.

Let me ask something unrelated.

What exactly is your dad doing?

When is he coming back?

That's Daddy's business.

Anyway,

at the end of the day,

it was Daddy

who gave you the chance

to make you the one in charge.

Stop asking so much.

Okay?

What is this brief Mr. Law sent?

A brief?

What is he even saying here?

Mr. Law is impossible.

He wants me

to come up with a complete game proposal within a week.

How is that possible?

No.

Who has time to help me pick an English name?

I haven't submitted mine yet.

Just translate it directly from Chinese.

Bo calls himself Yellow.

You can be Bright.

Bright.

Sounds good.

We have Night there.

Mr. Ma, what's yours?

I'm Horse.

At least, call yourself Ocean.

It's all messed up.

Mr. Pei said this Mr. Law

is Tengda's investor.

We should all try to tolerate him.

But no matter how I look, he doesn't seem like an investor.

He's more like the business version of Lu Zhiyao.

Ocean.

Ocean is good.

Mr. Pei said

we don't need to deal with Lawrence.

He promised

not to interfere with Tengda's current projects.

Isn't that good news?

Come on, have a drink.

Everyone.

Good news.

But no matter how I look, he doesn't seem like an investor.

(Shenhua International)

Yeah.

Actually,

I'm sensitive

to marketing trends.

I don't know if you've been following

advertising trends recently.

Anyway,

the traditional ad industry is declining.

With the same budget,

users would rather hire ten influencers

than make ads.

Mr. Law.

You taking over my office is fine.

I don't come back often, anyway.

But Tengda isn't about online marketing.

It's

e-marketing.

These past two days,

I've been doing serious research.

I found

Tengda

has a lot of potential.

It has some internet presence,

but you never really focused on it.

Such a pity.

Mr. Law.

I know

there are a lot of marketing, influencers,

and so on.

But Tengda doesn't have that foundation.

What do you mean no foundation?

Isn't Ocean an influencer?

Ocean?

Who's that?

Mr. Ma.

That's what I'm talking about.

Anyway,

do you have an English name?

Calling you Mr. Pei

sounds too old-fashioned.

Everyone likes English names nowadays.

Just like a family.

Then...

Then call me

Loss.

Loss?

Interesting.

It sounds a bit weird,

but you're Loss,

and I'm Lawrence.

Match.

Okay.

Loss.

Ocean's "Dreams Fulfilled Immediately"

will be upgraded

in the live format.

As the new section I manage at Tengda,

it will maximize his value as an influencer.

First gain popularity, then lead it.

Finally, make Tengda

a traffic industrial park.

Fly high, Tengda.

Mr. Law.

Do we really need to do this live?

Ocean.

The live streaming industry

is already saturated.

If you don't do this,

how will your personal IP stand out?

Anyway,

our target audience

is focused on young and middle-aged women.

Beauty products

are definitely the first choice.

The logo

and your image

are all designed based on this.

Understand?

But I've never heard of these brands.

Will this work, Mr. Law?

Don't look down

on startup brands.

Making a profit for the company

is what makes sense.

Okay?

Okay.

We're okay too.

So what are we waiting for?

Everybody,

let's start.

♪Dangers and control♪

♪I'm confident and I know that♪

(Ponytail Live)

♪I know where I'm going♪

Three, two, one.

Start.

Hello, welcome

to the live stream.

(Welcome to Ponytail Live.)

(During the season change lately,)

(does your face feel dry?)

(- Yes!) (- Yes!)

(When applying makeup, does it cake a bit?)

(- Yes!) (- Yes!)

(Light Up the Sign, Join The Fan Club) Everyone in the live stream

is in luck.

What is it?

It's the No. 006 lip gloss

from Ponytail Live.

Ocean really is a top influencer.

He's very adaptable.

How is it, Lucky?

Will you shop at his live stream?

Yes, I will.

Lucky.

Feihuang has a project starting tomorrow.

Mr. Law, any ideas?

I'm worried

that Loss might face

many challenges during filming.

He can't handle it alone.

How about this?

You, I, and Ocean

visit the set.

We leave tomorrow.

Isn't it very girlish?

Without further ado,

three, two, one.

(- The link is live now.) (- The link is live now.)

(Tang Yishu) (Huang.)

(Mr. Law asked me to bring him to the set.)

(What should I do?)

Mr. Pei.

I heard Mr. Law

wants Mr. Ma to do live sales.

Today is the first day.

I don't dare to watch.

Me, neither.

Ma has it tough.

Mainly because Mr. Law

is hard to control.

Mr. Pei.

What exactly is Mr. Law's background?

Business-wise,

I can't explain in a sentence or two.

Just endure it for now.

But he also promised us

he won't interfere with other Tengda businesses.

Let's wait and see.

Sibo.

You've worked hard, too.

Managing Feihuang

and writing scripts.

I almost forgot

you're still in charge of Feihuang Pictures.

Mr. Pei.

This is what I should do.

Besides, no matter how hard we work,

it's not as hard as your driving.

I really didn't expect

you could keep this up for so long.

Tang sent a WeChat message.

She said

Mr. Law and Mr. Ma will visit the set.

Didn't he say

he won't handle other Tengda matters?

Tang also said

she sent some special requests

from Mr. Law in advance.

Allergy-triggering foods for the welcome banquet,

a total of 387 items.

All food must be completely gluten-free.

What does that mean?

How would I know?

Drinking water must be 37.5 degree Celsius.

Air conditioning must be 24.5 degree celsius.

And the director and I must pick them up at the airport.

(Hope to Guide the Leap Forward)

(Welcome Tengda's Lawrence for Guidance)

Sibo.

Who is this Sima Fu

in your company?

Is such a grand reception necessary?

Management asked for it.

Where are they?

If he doesn't come soon, my neck will bend backward even more.

♪The mightiest of man, coming to the valley♪

♪Riding a fierce beast♪

♪Stern expression♪

Hold on to them.

Grab tight.

It's sliding off.

Hold it.

Hold it! Pull tight!

♪Because no one dies♪

It's falling!

Hurry!

Got it!

Go all out.

Steady!

♪Because no one dies♪

♪At the devil of the yard♪

Hold on to it!

Hold on!

Mr. Law.

Welcome.

♪Because no one dies♪

♪We're dancing on a broken beat♪

♪Exhaustion written all over us♪

♪Watching as the colors fade away♪

♪Your silence♪

♪It's a fortress and I'm running out of ways to get to your heart♪

♪It's harder to see you when I get too close♪

♪The buzzing in the air♪

♪The static's getting louder♪

♪Shadows dancing♪

♪Say you've had enough♪

♪I say I've had enough♪

♪I struggle on, holding back the clouds♪

♪With the city inside♪

♪Say you're holding on♪

♪I say I'm holding on♪

♪Can you see the weight behind this pain, this smile I'm wearing♪

♪I'll never let it show♪

♪Curating the highlights in my story♪

♪Filter out shaky frames from my glory♪

♪All this noise and mess♪

♪Needs some stillness♪

♪Say you're holding on♪

♪I say I'm holding on♪

♪If you need to say goodbye, just let it out, baby♪

♪I'll get by♪

♪Say you've had enough♪

♪I say I've had enough♪

♪If you're bearing the ache of every single breath you take♪

♪And I'm watching him escape♪

♪I'm falling through the space into the silence you make♪

♪Just a flicker in the dark and saying out your name♪

♪All this noise and mess♪

♪Needs some stillness♪

♪Say you're holding on♪

♪I say I'm holding on♪

♪Darling♪

♪I'll gently feel your face♪

♪I'll reach you before dawn♪

♪I want you to keep believing♪

♪Darling♪

♪Let's take it slow and play our parts♪

♪And fool our hearts♪

♪In this static, this buzzing air♪WEBVTT

♪In this static, this buzzing air♪