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

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

=Episode 23= (This story is purely fictional.)

Start with employee talks.

Move on to employee training.

Talks during the day.

Training at night.

Starting tomorrow,

everyone will need to adapt to a new work schedule.

We cannot keep being as lax as before.

Is this insane or what?

No, what is this supposed to be?

Mingliang.

In Tengda,

you're the one I have the highest expectations for.

At Tengda Games,

you're the most senior,

and the strongest backbone in terms of capability.

The road to success is never busy.

It's just that most people

choose comfort instead.

On the road of life,

you've already missed many opportunities.

Today,

I want you to seriously ask yourself,

have you shown gratitude?

- I have. - I have.

But right now,

the company's resources are all leaning toward Lin Wan.

I think that's extremely unfair to you.

You're a sensible person.

A sensible person

should understand

what's meant to be understood.

I'm a sensible person, too.

So some things

only need to be clear between the two of us.

You understand, right?

No, I don't understand.

Can you explain it more clearly?

Why does this stick feel a bit too light?

Lower your voice.

Listen. This was arranged by Mr. Pei.

I secretly moved it over from the set. It's a prop made of foam wood.

Really?

Mr. Pei

schedules something for us every single day.

It's not easy on him, either.

Why does this feel

like my old slacking-off style all over again?

We need to sell it better.

Look over there.

That's all it takes to break you?

I can't take it.

Get it together.

Log on your shoulder.

One, two, three.

Move.

Lin Wan.

At Tengda,

you're the one I believe in most.

You stand out across the entire company.

Your ability far surpasses Lv's.

Right now,

can you see how the team has changed

and grown?

And what can you

give back to the team?

(Tengda Games)

But from what I know,

Lv

has long been

a project leader at Tengda Games.

Still, I think

you're the one who should be

steering Tengda Games.

Come on, Mr. Tu,

are you trying to start office politics?

Drive a wedge between me and Lv?

(Learn Gratitude, Strengthen the Team) Let's use

(Tengda Heart-Power Team Building) truck tire drills

to build endurance

and reinforce belief.

Every push of that massive tire

hardens your will.

The tire crushed my foot.

Are you okay?

It hurts.

Mr. Pei did it.

He pulled an all-nighter

and swapped all the tires.

You can push them easily now.

Who did this?

Sibo.

Come here.

Mr. Tu.

Sit.

An '82 vintage.

Sibo.

At Tengda,

you're the one I value the most.

I know

there's a lot of work,

and Mr. Sui has his arrangements.

But

you know

Mr. Sui.

He's not very mature.

So,

I hope you

take initiative and think for yourself.

Have your own judgment.

In the company,

who should you talk to more?

You get it, right?

What do you mean?

I mean

exactly what you think I mean.

Mr. Tu's meaning.

Mr. Sui's meaning.

Mr. Pei's meaning.

My meaning.

You know, that meaning...

(Movement Is Action)

Mr. Sui,

I really can't do this.

I'm afraid of heights. I'm scared.

My legs are shaking.

Mr. Sui, he's really terrified.

I'm not afraid of heights. Let me do it instead.

I can switch in.

There's no need for everyone to try, right?

Exactly.

I'm fine too.

Remember this.

Your greatest enemy is never your opponent.

It's fear.

What? That's nonsense.

Say it out loud!

Who is your enemy?

Fear.

I really am scared.

Trust each other.

Trust the team.

Adjust your mindset.

Believe in the team's strength.

It's okay.

You're fine.

Are you trying to start a mutiny?

Spare them.

Mr. Sui.

This site,

along with all training grounds around Jinchuan,

has been booked by Mr. Li Jr.

From now on,

you won't be training here anymore.

(Shenhua International)

The training got shut down because of Pei Qian.

He's never been the obedient type.

I just don't get it.

What does Father even see in him?

Every single one of these employees

worships him too much.

If, from now on,

once they are out there, the ruler's orders are no longer obeyed,

how could that be acceptable?

I need to rein them in.

If anyone's doing that, it'll be me.

Sui,

management is an art.

You can learn it from me, slowly.

Why do I have to learn from you?

- I've thought it through. - I've got it figured out.

- They can't stay - They need to leave

- their original positions. - their comfort zones.

- Split them up. - Break them apart.

- Divide and manage. - Disrupt them.

We actually...

You go first.

No, you go first.

We're thinking the same thing.

Here they go again.

Everyone.

After discussion with Mr. Sui,

Tengda

will soon implement company-wide

cross-department rotation.

Effective immediately,

department heads will rotate at random,

with hands-on frontline assignments.

Frontline?

Cross-department rotation?

Random rotation?

Frontline assignments?

Mr. Pei.

Mr. Tu. Mr. Sui.

Let's talk.

Are those two idiots?

Please, have a seat.

Mr. Pei.

Gentlemen, please sit.

You didn't notify me in advance,

so I'm formally notifying you now.

The cross-department rotation, right?

I do not approve of it.

Mr. Pei, here's the situation.

Under labor law,

if an employer forces a reassignment,

employees have the right to refuse.

And Tengda's business scope

is very broad.

Arbitrary reassignment

could easily bring

Tengda's operations to a halt.

At present, everyone at Tengda

is already placed

where they are most effective.

So I truly don't understand

why the two of you insist on this rotation.

Daring to voice

a different opinion

is a good thing.

I think highly of you.

Mr. Tu.

Let's not beat around the bush.

Straight to it.

I do not approve of cross-department rotation.

Since Mr. Pei objects,

let's settle it with a fair vote.

Sure. Everyone at Tengda?

No, just the three of us.

All in favor, raise your hand.

Two to one.

Doing this,

does your father know?

Mr. Pei,

just like Father,

I admire you.

But right now,

you've lost sight of your place.

You clash with us,

and then ask whether Father knows?

That's ridiculous.

He's my father.

(Special Assistant)

Get me all of Mr. Sima's addresses,

anywhere in this world or beyond!

I have to find him.

Mr. Pei sent a message.

Sorry, everyone.

About this matter,

I'll find a solution as soon as possible.

Regarding the reassignment,

please bear with it for now.

If anyone truly can't accept it,

you may terminate your contract with Tengda.

The company will compensate you.

And if things return to normal,

you'll always be welcome back.

(Qian. Waiting for the other party to accept the invitation.)

No answer?

Sima Fu, Tu, Sui,

those three clowns.

They're just shareholders.

Mr. Pei is the founder of Tengda.

By rights,

Mr. Pei should be the largest shareholder.

So why does he have to

lower his head for now?

Do you think

they've got something

on Mr. Pei, or leverage?

Did Mr. Pei borrow money from them?

Could Mr. Pei be Sima Five?

A loser? What loser? [* Five sounds like "loser" in Chinese.]

Five. The fifth one.

The fifth brother.

Come here. I need to talk to you.

Actually,

I've known Mr. Pei since college.

We're brothers through thick and thin.

We already knew that.

That's not exactly news.

Don't interrupt.

Who cares about underwear?

Get to the point.

What does this have to do with Sima Five?

Mr. Pei is actually a rich kid who started his own business.

Back then, he was like this.

Families like that

are usually very complicated.

In Mr. Pei's case,

even more so.

So this is

brothers by different surnames fighting over the inheritance?

So who is the illegitimate child?

Mr. Pei,

or those Sima brothers?

Could be a blended family.

Qian's father really isn't what he looks like.

Four kids, none sharing his surname,

and he's still so upbeat.

Hard to imagine.

Tengda's structure is so flat,

yet the relationships at the top are this tangled.

If that's really the case, then...

Every family has its own mess.

Mr. Pei's mess is on another level.

Still feels a bit far-fetched to me.

Putting that aside,

the real question is,

what do we do next?

Family feud or not,

is anyone planning to leave Tengda?

Even if there has to be a job reassignment,

would it be fine to be tormented by the two Simas?

Then we stay,

and help Mr. Pei win this fight.

- Let's do it. - Let's do it.

Hello, this is nameless private kitchen.

What would you like to order?

Miss,

do I look like I'm here to eat?

If you're not here to eat...

Zhen,

you still think this is the restaurant?

We're programmers now.

Programmers?

Wake up already.

Move.

Are you new here?

A pair of two!

We were transferred over

from the private kitchen,

to work on the new version of the Divine Mountains and Seas.

Do you want?

Don't drag me into this.

(Jinchuan Sima Old Residence)

(Hillside Mansion)

Mr. Sima is not at this address.

Try another one.

I haven't been able to reach him either.

(Pei Qian: Is everyone at Tengda holding up?)

(Mr. Pei)

Today,

I want to share a song with everyone.

It's called Good Night.

(Hillside Mansion)

(Southern France Hotel)

Delivery here.

How long has this been?

Three hours and it still hasn't arrived.

This isn't just being late anymore.

I'm filing a complaint.

No, Mr. Qiao,

it's me.

Knowing me won't help.

I'm still complaining.

It's me, Bao Xu.

Bao what?

Mr. Bao?

You...

Why are you delivering food?

Quick.

Please, come in.

Here, have some water.

Thanks.

What happened?

Two Sima executives showed up.

They're trying to split us up,

then push cross rotation,

to throw us off balance

and control us more easily.

So you ended up

working at the grassroots level?

I didn't even know how to ride an e-bike.

I learned on the spot.

Then I saw it was your address.

I got excited,

and fell.

Mr. Qiao,

enjoy your meal.

Please leave a good review.

My next order's almost late.

I have to go.

Mr. Qiao, please give me a good review.

Or they'll extend my rotation.

How did it come to this?

Where's my bowl?

(Southern France Winery)

(Beverly Villa)

Welcome to Tengda Games.

Ms. Xin.

You look a bit worn out.

Don't speak like

the sound drained.

Xin.

As for you,

I didn't expect you to cooperate

with the role rotation so smoothly.

But when dealing with colleagues,

be more sincere.

Don't be so stiff.

Let's try again.

(Tengda Games) Welcome to

Tengda Games!

I have high hopes for you.

(Tengda Games Zhongdian Web Fiction)

I checked the other three addresses as well.

He's not there.

One of the houses was covered in mold.

It was full of creeping plants.

He's slippery as a rabbit. Where did he go?

What is he even trying to do?

Come on, Mr. Pei.

Please.

You have to find him soon.

(Southern France Winery. Beverly Villa)

(Queensland Farm)

Try harder.

Cry. Cry a bit.

Cry.

That's it.

Stop. Cut.

What is this? What do we do?

I almost cried for real.

Director Zhuang.

Mr. Lu, come sit.

Sit for a bit.

I'm going to the restroom.

Give me the script.

Look at this title page.

What did you even write?

This writing style of yours feels like a nature documentary.

First, you're watching a lion, then it's zebras migrating.

There's no logical connection,

no dramatic conflict,

no character tension!

How am I supposed to act this?

Can you even do this?

If not, replace them.

Sure. We can replace them.

We can switch right away, Mr. Lu!

Immediately.

Aren't you Shi Huo's agent?

How did you end up writing scripts?

This is the rotation. We were just...

You're adding scenes for your own artist!

I...

No, I mean

this is cross rotation.

We're not shooting today.

That's a wrap!

Huang,

I showed the script you gave me

to Lu Zhiyao.

He scrapped everything himself.

He wants me to rewrite it.

I don't know how to write scripts.

(Zhongdian Web Fiction)

Mr. Ma, don't panic.

Lu Zhiyao

is just in a bad mood today.

He's trending for the wrong reasons.

You could try

Yuanbao AI.

Let it help you write.

It can write anything.

First,

have it...

Sibo.

Mr. Tu.

You're on the phone?

You're the company's top talent.

You need to make full use of your value.

If you have ideas about reassignment, speak up.

Mr. Tu,

as long as I'm not on set,

I'll do anything.

Then take Lv Mingliang's position.

I've always thought you were better than him.

But I can't code.

You work with words.

C language is words, too.

The logic carries over.

I believe in you.

C language is words, too.

Bro,

I'm going to be a programmer.

Good luck to you.

(Mr. Sima!)

(Where are you, exactly?)

(Two Months Later Shenhua International)

(Tengda Games)

Mr. Pei,

you're finally back.

Ms. Xin,

you're

on front desk duty?

I'm sorry.

I still couldn't find Mr. Sima.

No, Mr. Pei.

You're finally back.

There's hope now.

Would you like to take a look at this first?

Leave it there.

I'll read it later.

Bring it here.

I'll read it now.

Leave it there.

Bring it here.

Leave it there.

Bring it here.

Gentlemen,

at a time like this, you're still arguing?

Open it and take a look.

The latest financial report.

Tengda's accounts are a disaster.

When Mr. Sima asks, how do you plan to explain this?

(Profits: Private Kitchen, Sloth Gym, Shared Phone Booth, Returning to Shore)

(Four Wall Apartments, Zhongdian Web Fiction, The Divine Mountains and Seas)

(Losses: Feihuang Pictures, Ponytail Live)

(Tengda Total Assets)

Sima Tu.

Sima Sui.

Don't even think about running.

You caused Tengda massive losses.

You owe me an explanation.

Is Pei Qian out of his mind?

Why did he chase us here?

I need an explanation! If nothing else,

tell me

where exactly Mr. Sima is?

You still want to run?

Don't move!

Where is Mr. Sima?

You have to tell me!

Hello. May I ask if you have a patient here

with the surname Pei?

One moment, please. Let me check.

What is his full name?

Pei Qian.

Ms. Xin.

Mr. Pei.

How are you doing?

What do you mean how am I?

What else could it be?

I'm already like this,

and Mr. Sima hasn't shown up!

Is he trying to drive me to death?

You were just in an accident.

Try not to rush yourself.

Stay calm.

How could I not rush?

Those Sima brothers

finally managed to make Tengda lose big,

left me in this state,

and then every single one of them ran off.

The younger Simas ran.

The older Sima went missing, too!

Sir, this is a hospital.

Please keep your voices down.

Okay.

Don't rush.

Please don't rush.

Mr. Pei,

I really didn't lie to you.

I truly can't reach Mr. Sima.

He's been like this before.

He disappears without warning,

but when it's time, he always shows up.

Disappear suddenly.

Appear suddenly.

Is that a lyric?

Let me be clear, Ms. Xin.

I must speak

with Mr. Sima now.

No matter where he is,

he has to give me the money.

Dead or alive,

I want him standing in front of me right now!

Excuse me. Make way.

Please step aside.

Am I

seeing things?

That person just now looked so much like Mr. Sima.

You're not seeing things.

That was Mr. Sima.

I knew Mr. Sima

had never been in good health.

So that's it.

He's been recovering in China all along,

not overseas.

He probably just didn't want us to know

that he was ill.

If he needed treatment, fine,

but why insist he was abroad?

I searched the whole world for him.

No wonder I couldn't find him.

This report says

he's just undergone a major surgery.

He's currently in a coma.

If...

I mean, if...

he stays unconscious

and never wakes up, what then?

If...

something truly happens to him,

that would be a force majeure.

The agreement between you would become void.

All the terms he promised you

would no longer apply.

The agreement would be void...

Doctor,

I'm begging you, please save him.

I understand how the patient and family feel,

but you're injured as well.

Please try to keep your emotions in check.

I can't control myself.

I'm begging you.

Please save him.

Treat Sima as a last hope.

Don't panic. Don't panic.

Please calm down. Try to calm yourself.

Alright.

Deep breaths.

Such a devoted son.

Truly devoted.

Mr. Pei!

(Shenhua International)

How is it?

How is Mr. Pei doing?

Everyone, please be at ease.

I just returned from the hospital.

Mr. Pei is stable for now.

He only needs time to recover.

But he specifically asked me

to tell you not to visit him.

He needs proper rest.

No, what about me?

Especially you.

Please don't go.

Those Simas are unbelievable.

Putting us through this is one thing,

but Mr. Pei suffered the most.

The moment he learned that Sima Tu and Sima Sui had fled,

he went after them immediately.

An electric scooter vs. a sports car. So brave!

Thankfully, he's young.

Mr. Pei is truly impressive.

A small build with remarkable drive.

No. I'm going to the hospital.

- I need to look after him. - Ma Yang.

Ms. Xin already made it clear. Mr. Pei doesn't want to be disturbed.

He needs some quiet time.

What we should do now

is think about how to help Tengda.

That's the most practical support.

Exactly.

Mr. Ma, Lin Wan is right.

Let's listen to Ms. Lin.

Tengda is in chaos right now.

Mr. Pei must be deeply concerned.

We need to focus on

how to turn this situation around.

My suggestion is

to halt the cross-rotation immediately,

and return everyone to their posts.

Get operations back on track.

Then Mr. Pei can rest assured.

Alright.

Let's work together.

When Mr. Pei returns, he'll see a Tengda back in profit.

Do we have confidence?

- Yes! - Yes!

We will help Mr. Pei

win this family conflict.

Good.

- Alright. - Okay!

We need to make them see

that Mr. Pei, the fifth son,

is absolutely not incompetent.

Let's go.

Come on!

Move out!

Get to work.

(Cleaning in progress)

You're all back.

We are.

Yes, Ma'am.

We've stopped the cross-rotation

and returned to our original roles.

That's good.

Back to normal is good.

How's the new version of the Divine Mountains and Seas?

Did you catch up on schedule?

We're pushing at full speed.

The new demo

is already in testing.

Wei and I are also

working on reward claims

and experience optimization.

Good.

That cross-rotation idea

really slowed everything down.

Or the new version would have launched earlier.

Exactly.

Yes.

Those two Simas didn't help at all.

They only created internal friction.

That said,

Chef Lin

did come up with a few solid ideas

while he was with our department.

I'll send them to you for reference.

Sounds great.

Perfect.

These are all new dishes.

Why haven't I seen them before?

During those months I worked at Tengda Games,

I couldn't really do much there.

With time on my hands,

I started developing new dishes.

Over time,

the recipes I created

are enough to fully refresh

the private kitchen's entire menu.

Impressive.

Alright.

Cut.

The meaning is spot on.

- It all clicked. I mean it. - Good. Get ready for the next scene.

Let me take a look.

For the next scene, can we

make a small adjustment?

Director.

Mr. Lu, come on.

Sit.

How was it?

Not a single problem.

I can't nitpick anything.

It was excellent. The meaning was completely right.

And that turn you did just now,

I didn't expect you to handle it like that.

Very sophisticated.

Mr. Lu acted really well.

The real screenwriter is back.

No.

Mr. Lu,

I'm truly sorry.

Earlier, our Mr. Ma

changed a few things.

Don't worry.

I'll send you

the updated title page soon.

As for any bugs,

we've already patched them.

Bugs?

There are no bugs.

Honestly, your Mr. Ma

has a real gift.

Use his version. I already told the director.

No need to change a thing.

So it turns out Yuanbao AI

is the one who truly understands Lu Zhiyao.

Everyone,

should we destroy unverified products?

(Ponytail Live) Destroy them!

Should we do it right now?

- Right now! - Right now!

Right now!

Everyone,

this is today's

last unverified product.

Same time tomorrow,

stay tuned to Ponytail Live.

See you then.

Everyone, we're ending the stream!

- Bye. - Bye.

Is it off?

Stream's over. It's off.

I'm exhausted.

Good work.

It's fine.

Nice work.

Mr. Ma.

I'm already off stream.

If it's another product, talk to me tomorrow.

No, it's not that.

Ms. Hao Qiong said

Ponytail Live is making a profit now!

Really?

Yes!

If this keeps up,

before Mr. Pei finishes recuperating and comes back,

we'll be able to clean up the mess

those Simas caused.

Exactly.

Go live.

Guys,

go live.

One more round.

One more session.

Lights.

Yes.

Hurry.

Ready?

Yes.

We're live, right?

Yes.

Everyone!

(Profits: Sloth Gym, Shared Phone Booth, Returning to Shore, Four Wall Apartments,)

(Zhongdian Web Fiction, The Divine Mountains and Seas, Ponytail Live)

(Loss: Feihuang Pictures)

(Tengda Total Assets)

♪Only when you reach the highest peak♪

♪The sun rises and all the gloom fades away♪

♪Break through the clouds and embrace tomorrow♪

♪Only when you reach the highest peak♪

♪Can you see the blue sky, made serene beneath a rainbow♪

♪Only when you reach the highest peak♪

♪Will a bright and brave world rise again with you♪

♪The sun rises and all the gloom fades away♪

♪Break through the clouds and embrace tomorrow♪

♪Only when you reach the highest peak♪

♪Will a bright and brave world rise again with you♪WEBVTT

♪Will a bright and brave world rise again with you♪