1 00:01:33,100 --> 00:01:35,010 Created and Directed by WONG KAR WAI 2 00:01:37,220 --> 00:01:40,350 EPISODE 18 3 00:01:40,350 --> 00:01:44,520 SHANGHAINESE KAISEKI 4 00:01:45,650 --> 00:01:47,110 For people to grow, 5 00:01:47,520 --> 00:01:49,820 they need to leave their comfort zone. 6 00:01:52,490 --> 00:01:56,160 Time for new business and new friends. 7 00:01:56,660 --> 00:01:59,660 If The Grand Lisbon can help, just let me know. 8 00:01:59,910 --> 00:02:00,830 I will. 9 00:02:01,620 --> 00:02:03,290 My luck. Give it back. 10 00:02:03,500 --> 00:02:07,080 From now on, Tokyo Nights and Mr. Bao are totally separate. 11 00:02:07,750 --> 00:02:09,040 Will you change the name? 12 00:02:09,040 --> 00:02:10,960 No. I'm keeping it for the memories. 13 00:02:20,390 --> 00:02:21,390 China Macro. 14 00:02:21,600 --> 00:02:23,930 The joy of modern families. 15 00:02:24,060 --> 00:02:25,690 The China Macro water heater 16 00:02:25,690 --> 00:02:28,900 is the country's first water heater approved for consumer use. 17 00:02:28,900 --> 00:02:29,860 Ling Zi, 18 00:02:30,230 --> 00:02:32,400 I found a picture yesterday. 19 00:02:33,110 --> 00:02:39,870 A meal I had with my late wife, made by the best Shanghainese chef. 20 00:02:41,200 --> 00:02:43,830 The best Shanghainese I ever had. 21 00:02:44,460 --> 00:02:46,920 Everything tastes better in memories. 22 00:02:47,120 --> 00:02:49,960 If you had it now, it wouldn't taste the same. 23 00:02:50,130 --> 00:02:53,590 I've had Shanghainese food all my life and it never gets old. 24 00:02:53,840 --> 00:02:57,630 All you need is to find an authentic Shanghainese chef. 25 00:02:57,760 --> 00:03:00,640 Tokyo Nights was never about being flashy. 26 00:03:01,260 --> 00:03:05,060 I like that it's affordable, and feels like home. 27 00:03:05,680 --> 00:03:07,900 Traditions are kept for a reason. 28 00:03:09,310 --> 00:03:11,940 I'm not the same person I used to be, 29 00:03:12,320 --> 00:03:14,980 so Tokyo Nights must also evolve. 30 00:03:15,320 --> 00:03:17,570 What does that old man know? 31 00:03:17,660 --> 00:03:20,740 Shanghainese cuisine is way overdone. 32 00:03:20,740 --> 00:03:24,160 If you ask me, you can charge the most making Japanese cuisine. 33 00:03:24,160 --> 00:03:27,790 With your experience there, you're the best person to do it. 34 00:03:28,670 --> 00:03:31,380 There's this place an older Japanese guy took me to. 35 00:03:31,380 --> 00:03:33,040 It was ¥600 per person. 36 00:03:33,170 --> 00:03:35,000 Throw in a few drinks? 37 00:03:35,010 --> 00:03:36,630 Easily ¥1,000 a head. 38 00:03:36,720 --> 00:03:37,920 Look. 39 00:03:38,380 --> 00:03:40,800 They also made the meal an experience. 40 00:03:40,930 --> 00:03:44,180 The server had a story to tell about every dish. 41 00:03:49,100 --> 00:03:50,730 A bit of change is fine, 42 00:03:50,810 --> 00:03:53,980 but you can't just abandon all tradition. 43 00:03:58,070 --> 00:03:59,490 If we're making changes, 44 00:04:00,700 --> 00:04:02,910 we might as well change the whole thing. 45 00:04:08,750 --> 00:04:09,870 Did you take care of it? 46 00:04:09,870 --> 00:04:12,080 We're all set with the Zhejiang company. 47 00:04:12,080 --> 00:04:13,750 I can't be the face of this. 48 00:04:13,880 --> 00:04:15,300 You'll manage the account. 49 00:04:15,630 --> 00:04:17,420 Any profit goes to the team. 50 00:04:17,590 --> 00:04:19,550 We have some money now, 51 00:04:19,680 --> 00:04:22,050 but we need more to get the upper hand. 52 00:04:22,220 --> 00:04:23,930 I want to play the market a bit. 53 00:04:24,100 --> 00:04:26,390 The market is desperate right now, 54 00:04:26,770 --> 00:04:28,680 don't lose what you already have. 55 00:04:28,810 --> 00:04:30,980 Desperation makes opportunity. 56 00:04:31,350 --> 00:04:33,520 Ask Stamps Li to watch The Grand Lisbon. 57 00:04:33,650 --> 00:04:34,770 To do what? 58 00:04:37,190 --> 00:04:38,940 To catch a catfish. 59 00:04:40,570 --> 00:04:42,740 Everyone was looking for a new beginning, 60 00:04:42,910 --> 00:04:45,120 including the big traders from Shenzhen. 61 00:04:48,660 --> 00:04:50,460 July 20th, 1993 62 00:04:50,550 --> 00:04:54,800 {\an5}"Market flat, index drops" 63 00:04:50,620 --> 00:04:53,210 The Shenzhen Stock Exchange dropped to the lowest point of the year, 64 00:04:53,210 --> 00:04:54,850 194.7. 65 00:04:55,340 --> 00:04:57,630 Shenzhen's market was in crisis. 66 00:04:57,960 --> 00:05:00,550 Because of their risky financing habits, 67 00:05:00,590 --> 00:05:03,180 many financial institutions collapsed. 68 00:05:03,640 --> 00:05:05,430 Meanwhile, in Shanghai, 69 00:05:05,560 --> 00:05:07,640 many local companies were going public. 70 00:05:07,640 --> 00:05:11,850 They had solid financials, accurate valuations, and great potential. 71 00:05:12,600 --> 00:05:15,810 Shenzhen's players turned their eyes to Shanghai. 72 00:05:16,570 --> 00:05:19,610 The catfish Li Li gave me may have been a hint, 73 00:05:20,150 --> 00:05:22,950 Put on a public display, and then reel in your target. 74 00:05:23,030 --> 00:05:25,620 River fish usually eat grass. 75 00:05:26,030 --> 00:05:27,990 But catfish eat meat. 76 00:05:29,370 --> 00:05:32,790 Some breeders raise salmon alongside catfish 77 00:05:33,170 --> 00:05:34,790 because catfish are aggressive. 78 00:05:34,790 --> 00:05:37,680 {\an8}"The New Orchid Inn" 79 00:05:35,040 --> 00:05:37,960 The salmon need to swim harder to avoid them. 80 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:39,960 They grow healthier and fatter. 81 00:05:40,510 --> 00:05:43,970 So Miss Li Li is the catfish of Huanghe Road. 82 00:05:44,300 --> 00:05:46,930 Mr. Bao doesn't just manage exports. 83 00:05:47,260 --> 00:05:49,850 The stock market is risky, Miss Li Li. 84 00:05:49,970 --> 00:05:54,480 That's what makes it the real battleground. 85 00:06:00,280 --> 00:06:04,530 A catfish from Shenzhen took the stage. 86 00:06:00,280 --> 00:06:02,330 {\an8}"Union Friendship Tower" 87 00:06:32,350 --> 00:06:33,890 Want to take a look? 88 00:06:34,810 --> 00:06:38,480 -Only you have rooms available. -Not true. We're all booked. 89 00:06:39,860 --> 00:06:40,980 Who's that? 90 00:06:49,240 --> 00:06:51,620 What's she doing on Huanghe Road? 91 00:06:51,790 --> 00:06:53,660 Madame, who is that? 92 00:06:55,040 --> 00:06:57,120 It's going to be a fun night. 93 00:06:58,210 --> 00:06:59,540 Who is that? 94 00:06:59,750 --> 00:07:00,920 You don't know her? 95 00:07:01,000 --> 00:07:03,170 That's Ling Zi, Madame of Tokyo Nights. 96 00:07:03,260 --> 00:07:04,380 Welcome. 97 00:07:04,380 --> 00:07:07,260 Madame, Ling Zi is here to have dinner. 98 00:07:28,610 --> 00:07:29,910 Ling Zi, 99 00:07:32,080 --> 00:07:34,490 what brings you here today? 100 00:07:35,080 --> 00:07:36,410 I own a restaurant too. 101 00:07:36,580 --> 00:07:38,790 Can't believe I haven't eaten on Huanghe Road before. 102 00:07:38,790 --> 00:07:40,880 Should have come to see what it's like. 103 00:07:41,340 --> 00:07:42,590 How many in your party? 104 00:07:42,590 --> 00:07:46,510 -Would the Sky Room be okay? -Oh it's just me, no need for a room. 105 00:07:47,420 --> 00:07:49,680 This looks good. I'll just sit here. 106 00:07:55,890 --> 00:07:57,060 What would you like? 107 00:07:57,060 --> 00:07:58,480 I don't need the menu. 108 00:07:59,230 --> 00:08:02,400 Today, I only have ¥500 to spend. 109 00:08:02,860 --> 00:08:05,150 Give me your best specialties, 110 00:08:06,490 --> 00:08:07,860 it's your call. 111 00:08:10,700 --> 00:08:13,160 Your prices can rival The Grand Lisbon. 112 00:08:13,370 --> 00:08:16,910 For just some refreshments, it's certainly pricier here. 113 00:08:17,040 --> 00:08:20,540 You charged ¥500 for a teabag and some pastries? 114 00:08:21,580 --> 00:08:23,080 Why wouldn't I? 115 00:08:24,840 --> 00:08:26,840 -Anything you can't eat? -None. 116 00:08:27,010 --> 00:08:28,630 Great. I'll take care of it. 117 00:08:30,510 --> 00:08:32,930 Tell the head chef to come see me. 118 00:08:53,570 --> 00:08:55,780 Who is that? 119 00:09:54,300 --> 00:09:55,760 How is it? 120 00:09:55,800 --> 00:09:57,100 Satisfied? 121 00:09:57,140 --> 00:09:58,140 Not bad. 122 00:10:05,520 --> 00:10:06,980 You didn't eat much. 123 00:10:07,060 --> 00:10:09,610 You can get this much for ¥500? 124 00:10:09,650 --> 00:10:12,190 Three specialty combos, ¥500 each. 125 00:10:12,650 --> 00:10:16,990 Meaning, here at The Grand Lisbon, this is what ¥500 lets you choose from. 126 00:10:20,080 --> 00:10:22,660 I hear Tokyo Nights is getting revamped. 127 00:10:23,410 --> 00:10:27,830 I'm guessing you didn't come today just to have dinner. 128 00:10:29,590 --> 00:10:31,550 You're spot on. 129 00:10:31,880 --> 00:10:34,550 I wanted to see what ¥500 can get me 130 00:10:34,550 --> 00:10:38,510 at Huanghe Road's most famous restaurant. 131 00:10:40,060 --> 00:10:42,470 Perhaps this isn't a great benchmark. 132 00:10:43,270 --> 00:10:47,230 ¥500 on Huanghe Road is different from ¥500 on Jinxian Road. 133 00:10:49,150 --> 00:10:50,560 Well of course. 134 00:10:50,980 --> 00:10:53,360 What you spend on location, rent, 135 00:10:53,490 --> 00:10:55,570 decor, and spectacle, 136 00:10:56,160 --> 00:10:58,660 we'll have to spend on food and service. 137 00:10:59,820 --> 00:11:02,280 Different clientele, different needs. 138 00:11:02,580 --> 00:11:05,160 Those who frequent the Grand Lisbon, 139 00:11:05,250 --> 00:11:07,330 would rarely eat at Tokyo Nights. 140 00:11:07,790 --> 00:11:09,210 You're right. 141 00:11:09,340 --> 00:11:11,880 So there's no conflict between us. 142 00:11:24,810 --> 00:11:29,940 If we made Cantonese food, we could never match The Grand Lisbon. 143 00:11:30,820 --> 00:11:33,230 I doubt that's what you're going for. 144 00:11:34,030 --> 00:11:36,400 Tokyo Nights is small and exquisite. 145 00:11:36,990 --> 00:11:39,660 The Grand Lisbon is grand and extravagant. 146 00:11:42,830 --> 00:11:45,540 Why not open a restaurant on Huanghe Road? 147 00:11:48,120 --> 00:11:50,620 I feel like you were born for this. 148 00:11:53,460 --> 00:11:54,920 I wasn't. 149 00:11:55,340 --> 00:11:56,800 Neither were you. 150 00:11:59,470 --> 00:12:01,300 If there were more options, 151 00:12:01,430 --> 00:12:04,470 few women would choose to be a Madame. 152 00:12:04,810 --> 00:12:06,180 Right? 153 00:12:14,230 --> 00:12:16,740 But since we became Madames, 154 00:12:17,030 --> 00:12:19,570 we must have solutions for everything. 155 00:12:25,290 --> 00:12:26,330 Right? 156 00:12:39,340 --> 00:12:42,220 The meal's on the house. 157 00:12:43,100 --> 00:12:44,600 Consultation fee. 158 00:12:47,520 --> 00:12:49,430 You're more generous than me. 159 00:12:49,980 --> 00:12:51,900 I only treated you to tea. 160 00:12:52,190 --> 00:12:55,520 That's why your business is bigger. 161 00:12:56,480 --> 00:12:59,110 But your business will last longer. 162 00:12:59,820 --> 00:13:00,860 I'm going now. 163 00:13:00,900 --> 00:13:02,160 I'll walk you out. 164 00:13:27,850 --> 00:13:29,060 Captain Cai. 165 00:13:32,020 --> 00:13:33,810 -Captain Cai. -Hello. 166 00:13:36,650 --> 00:13:39,280 No catfish, but the Empress showed up. 167 00:13:39,280 --> 00:13:40,400 Who? 168 00:13:41,280 --> 00:13:42,360 Ling Zi. 169 00:13:42,450 --> 00:13:44,280 She visited The Grand Lisbon. 170 00:13:44,280 --> 00:13:46,120 Li Li attended to her personally. 171 00:13:46,780 --> 00:13:49,160 She's really going to do it without you? 172 00:13:50,250 --> 00:13:51,660 Can she handle it? 173 00:13:53,790 --> 00:13:55,710 She's the Empress of Heaven. 174 00:13:55,880 --> 00:13:57,960 There's nothing she can't handle. 175 00:13:58,590 --> 00:14:02,220 If this becomes a Japanese restaurant, I'm never eating here again. 176 00:14:02,220 --> 00:14:03,970 Shanghainese cuisine is the best. 177 00:14:04,090 --> 00:14:07,010 -Right? -Every party must come to an end. 178 00:14:07,140 --> 00:14:08,970 If you two don't come anymore, so be it. 179 00:14:08,970 --> 00:14:11,100 What are you yapping on about? 180 00:14:11,560 --> 00:14:13,680 If Ling Zi hears, she'll get upset and run away again. 181 00:14:13,690 --> 00:14:15,140 What's wrong with you? 182 00:14:15,560 --> 00:14:17,230 She's been up there for three hours. 183 00:14:17,230 --> 00:14:18,650 She hasn't said a thing. 184 00:14:18,650 --> 00:14:20,690 Could something be bothering her? 185 00:14:21,030 --> 00:14:22,150 Xiao Qin, 186 00:14:22,490 --> 00:14:24,780 what's your Madame doing up there? 187 00:14:24,780 --> 00:14:27,570 -We just hear footsteps. -I don't know either. 188 00:14:53,600 --> 00:14:55,020 Ling Zi, what are you doing? 189 00:14:55,850 --> 00:14:58,400 I'm planning to expand the second floor. 190 00:14:58,400 --> 00:15:00,520 The first floor didn't have enough seats. 191 00:15:00,690 --> 00:15:02,570 But you've never filled the first floor. 192 00:15:02,570 --> 00:15:04,650 -What's wrong with you? -Watch it. 193 00:15:05,030 --> 00:15:06,400 That's in the past. 194 00:15:06,740 --> 00:15:09,910 From now on, we'll fill every seat. 195 00:15:10,700 --> 00:15:13,410 Two nights from now, we'll have a tasting. 196 00:15:14,910 --> 00:15:16,500 Dress up. 197 00:15:42,860 --> 00:15:47,110 "Shanghainese Cuisine" 198 00:15:53,280 --> 00:15:56,200 Abalone, croaker, shad. 199 00:15:56,330 --> 00:15:57,960 This is expensive stuff! 200 00:15:58,250 --> 00:15:59,370 What are you doing? 201 00:15:59,460 --> 00:16:01,790 The new dishes need the best ingredients. 202 00:16:01,960 --> 00:16:03,960 I can't afford to just give these away. 203 00:16:03,960 --> 00:16:05,300 I'll pay you. 204 00:16:05,380 --> 00:16:07,590 From now on, we keep proper accounts. 205 00:16:07,680 --> 00:16:10,180 You ensure quality. I'll pay every cent. 206 00:16:13,810 --> 00:16:16,640 The Madame wants to borrow something. 207 00:16:17,230 --> 00:16:18,350 What is it? 208 00:16:19,810 --> 00:16:20,940 Thank you. 209 00:16:24,110 --> 00:16:25,270 Antiques. 210 00:16:25,280 --> 00:16:27,900 -Thank you, Mr. Ge. -Be careful! Those are worth a lot. 211 00:16:27,940 --> 00:16:30,150 -I know. -They were my late wife's dowry. 212 00:16:33,700 --> 00:16:35,540 Why are you dressed like this? 213 00:16:35,620 --> 00:16:38,580 All professional chefs dress like this. 214 00:16:41,250 --> 00:16:42,830 What kind of cuisine is this? 215 00:16:43,710 --> 00:16:46,340 A fusion of Shanghainese and Japanese. 216 00:16:46,460 --> 00:16:49,800 I call it Shanghainese Kaiseki. 217 00:16:51,180 --> 00:16:52,720 Shanghainese Kaiseki? 218 00:16:52,800 --> 00:16:54,550 Who thought of that? 219 00:16:55,180 --> 00:16:56,810 I did. 220 00:16:57,350 --> 00:17:00,230 Why not wear your own clothes? _They were nice. 221 00:17:00,310 --> 00:17:03,810 You were a nice view on Jinxian Road. 222 00:17:04,020 --> 00:17:06,020 Out with the old, in with the new. 223 00:17:34,800 --> 00:17:38,100 "Appetizers" 224 00:18:01,700 --> 00:18:06,330 Sakizuke (Appetizer) Preserved Egg with Ginger 225 00:18:22,850 --> 00:18:26,810 Shiizakana (Main Course) Steamed Shad with Rice Wine 226 00:18:34,900 --> 00:18:38,870 Agemono (Fried Course) Duck Tongue Tempura 227 00:19:20,120 --> 00:19:22,080 Takiawase (Braised Course) Cherry Blossom Pork 228 00:19:22,080 --> 00:19:25,200 My wife's cooking is coming back to me. 229 00:19:30,170 --> 00:19:33,670 Futamono (Steamed Course) Shanghainese Chawanmushi 230 00:19:38,680 --> 00:19:41,100 It's like steamed egg, this "chawanmushi." 231 00:19:41,300 --> 00:19:42,800 She's incredible. 232 00:19:42,930 --> 00:19:44,470 How does it look so pretty? 233 00:19:44,680 --> 00:19:46,600 It does look nice, 234 00:19:46,940 --> 00:19:48,060 but 235 00:19:48,690 --> 00:19:51,730 it still doesn't taste as good Eas the old Tokyo Nights. 236 00:19:51,900 --> 00:19:55,780 Tome-Wan (Soup) Wensi Tofu 237 00:19:55,990 --> 00:19:57,030 Sure... 238 00:19:57,110 --> 00:20:01,950 the quality has improved, but the personal touch is gone. 239 00:20:03,040 --> 00:20:04,780 Another bowl! 240 00:20:06,660 --> 00:20:07,370 How is it? 241 00:20:07,370 --> 00:20:08,370 Do you like it? 242 00:20:08,370 --> 00:20:09,870 It's amazing. 243 00:20:10,120 --> 00:20:11,790 Can't you do simple math? 244 00:20:11,880 --> 00:20:14,380 It's ¥600, ¥200 per person. I'll pay you back later. 245 00:20:14,380 --> 00:20:16,920 -Sure. -It's ¥600 per person. 246 00:20:18,010 --> 00:20:19,380 ¥600 per person? 247 00:20:19,470 --> 00:20:21,800 No need, it's on the house. 248 00:20:21,800 --> 00:20:25,890 You're making us feel bad, treating us to such an expensive meal. 249 00:20:25,970 --> 00:20:26,810 How could you? 250 00:20:26,810 --> 00:20:28,560 You can drop the act. 251 00:20:28,560 --> 00:20:31,560 The ingredients aren't too expensive, but it's very labor intensive. 252 00:20:31,690 --> 00:20:33,770 But regular people won't come here to eat. 253 00:20:33,860 --> 00:20:34,940 That's right. 254 00:20:35,570 --> 00:20:38,860 We'll serve dinner to tourists and out-of-town visitors. 255 00:20:38,860 --> 00:20:41,200 And have set lunch specials for businesspeople. 256 00:20:41,200 --> 00:20:42,530 Tourists. Very good. 257 00:20:42,530 --> 00:20:44,120 How did you come up with this? 258 00:20:44,990 --> 00:20:46,580 I told you. 259 00:20:48,250 --> 00:20:50,580 If I just use my head a little, 260 00:20:50,750 --> 00:20:53,960 no one on Huanghe Road can keep up with me. 261 00:20:56,590 --> 00:20:58,090 Right. 262 00:20:59,630 --> 00:21:00,680 What? 263 00:21:01,090 --> 00:21:02,760 You don't believe me? 264 00:21:48,680 --> 00:21:51,350 Xiao Chen, you need to move back out there. Miss Wang is returning. 265 00:21:51,350 --> 00:21:53,810 -We're switching our seats back. -Okay. 266 00:21:55,060 --> 00:21:57,150 Don't bother. Xiao Wang quit. 267 00:22:07,030 --> 00:22:08,200 What is it? 268 00:22:10,620 --> 00:22:13,290 Chief Jin, I wanted to ask you. 269 00:22:13,290 --> 00:22:15,290 Is she really not coming back? 270 00:22:15,460 --> 00:22:17,670 She turned in her resignation letter. 271 00:22:20,340 --> 00:22:23,340 In that case, could I have the opportunity 272 00:22:23,340 --> 00:22:25,220 to apply for section chief? 273 00:22:27,720 --> 00:22:31,060 I may be younger than her, but I've been here for longer. 274 00:22:31,060 --> 00:22:33,480 I get that she was the most suited to be section chief, 275 00:22:33,480 --> 00:22:35,140 since she had Mr. Bao on her side. 276 00:22:35,140 --> 00:22:39,110 But now I know Mr. Bao too, and I'll make sure it goes well. 277 00:22:39,570 --> 00:22:43,360 Miss Wang broke the rules, so I wasn't going to cover for her. 278 00:22:43,360 --> 00:22:45,780 She needed to face some consequences. 279 00:22:45,860 --> 00:22:49,280 I do things by the book, but don't think I'm not aware. 280 00:22:49,280 --> 00:22:53,450 I once thought highly of you, but you lack patience. 281 00:22:53,580 --> 00:22:58,500 You still have a lot to learn before you're ready to be section chief. 282 00:22:58,630 --> 00:23:00,880 Who will replace you then? 283 00:23:01,090 --> 00:23:03,960 If you're going abroad, someone has to take your place. 284 00:23:04,170 --> 00:23:06,090 That's none of your concern. 285 00:23:06,260 --> 00:23:08,760 Since there's no one suitable, 286 00:23:08,800 --> 00:23:10,890 I'll just stay around for a while. 287 00:23:17,810 --> 00:23:19,730 You rushed it. 288 00:23:19,980 --> 00:23:21,320 Rushed it? 289 00:23:21,480 --> 00:23:24,610 I've been there longer than Miss Wang. 290 00:23:24,900 --> 00:23:28,030 Now that she's gone, shouldn't I become section chief? 291 00:23:28,120 --> 00:23:32,700 Don't just look at your grievances, and overlook your privileges. 292 00:23:33,240 --> 00:23:34,700 You work at No. 27. 293 00:23:34,830 --> 00:23:38,040 That position commands respect. 294 00:23:38,250 --> 00:23:42,090 But you need to know how much respect is for No. 27 295 00:23:42,090 --> 00:23:44,000 and how much is for you. 296 00:23:44,800 --> 00:23:46,260 One day, 297 00:23:46,800 --> 00:23:48,880 when that respect is all yours, 298 00:23:49,180 --> 00:23:50,840 that's when you've made it. 299 00:23:56,890 --> 00:23:57,640 Here. 300 00:23:57,770 --> 00:23:59,900 Go to Xinhua Bookstore. 301 00:23:59,900 --> 00:24:02,730 Read this before making any decisions. 302 00:24:04,610 --> 00:24:07,320 Important matters take time. 303 00:24:18,660 --> 00:24:22,500 "How the steel was tempered" 304 00:24:24,630 --> 00:24:25,880 An investor gathering? 305 00:24:25,960 --> 00:24:28,880 I'm inviting former clients and partners out to dinner 306 00:24:28,880 --> 00:24:31,140 to announce I'm starting my own business 307 00:24:31,140 --> 00:24:32,840 and to ask for their support. 308 00:24:33,220 --> 00:24:35,470 From Miss Wang. 309 00:24:49,070 --> 00:24:50,280 How many did she invite? 310 00:24:50,280 --> 00:24:51,400 Over 40 people. 311 00:24:51,490 --> 00:24:53,780 But there might be more that show up. 312 00:24:53,780 --> 00:24:56,450 Some of my father's friends are very supportive. 313 00:24:56,450 --> 00:24:57,370 Originally, 314 00:24:57,450 --> 00:24:59,830 I thought my father would be furious. 315 00:24:59,830 --> 00:25:03,040 Instead, he encouraged me to be bold. 316 00:25:03,210 --> 00:25:05,500 Even gave me the money for this dinner. 317 00:25:11,880 --> 00:25:14,220 People out there are voyeurs. 318 00:25:14,640 --> 00:25:16,220 They open their mouths 319 00:25:16,470 --> 00:25:18,720 and promise all sorts of things. 320 00:25:20,680 --> 00:25:22,770 But you need to know 321 00:25:22,770 --> 00:25:25,520 how much Miss Wang is worth without No. 27. 322 00:25:25,690 --> 00:25:26,730 I understand. 323 00:25:26,730 --> 00:25:29,570 Before I made the calls, I was actually quite worried. 324 00:25:29,570 --> 00:25:32,660 I thought they'd reject me so as to not offend the Trade Office. 325 00:25:32,660 --> 00:25:36,320 As it turned out, they were all excited for me. 326 00:25:36,410 --> 00:25:39,120 They value my ability over my position. 327 00:25:39,120 --> 00:25:42,750 Besides, with this setup, No. 27 is still involved, 328 00:25:42,750 --> 00:25:45,580 and everything I do still serves the Trade Office. 329 00:25:50,920 --> 00:25:53,800 As long as you're not using our funds, 330 00:25:54,430 --> 00:25:56,430 we can probably make it work. 331 00:25:56,600 --> 00:25:59,930 Did they ask if you have co-founders? 332 00:26:00,680 --> 00:26:02,600 I explained this very carefully. 333 00:26:02,600 --> 00:26:03,690 It's just me. 334 00:26:03,690 --> 00:26:05,060 Mr. Bao is not a part of this. 335 00:26:05,150 --> 00:26:07,860 But the business model remains the same. 336 00:26:09,650 --> 00:26:11,320 Where is the event? 337 00:26:19,240 --> 00:26:20,790 At The Grand Lisbon. 338 00:26:21,370 --> 00:26:22,580 The Grand Lisbon? 339 00:26:24,500 --> 00:26:25,330 Why? 340 00:26:27,380 --> 00:26:30,340 They said there's no place for me on Huanghe Road. 341 00:26:32,840 --> 00:26:34,970 So I'll carve out my own place. 342 00:26:47,560 --> 00:26:48,810 Xiao Wang, 343 00:26:50,020 --> 00:26:52,030 you're just starting out, 344 00:26:52,570 --> 00:26:54,650 so here's a word of advice. 345 00:26:57,450 --> 00:26:59,410 Your passion can burn hot, 346 00:26:59,780 --> 00:27:02,240 but your head has to stay cool. 347 00:27:09,380 --> 00:27:11,040 These people just say whatever. 348 00:27:11,050 --> 00:27:12,920 They're full of empty promises. 349 00:27:13,420 --> 00:27:15,050 All talk, no action. 350 00:27:17,510 --> 00:27:19,800 Someone already called to ask 351 00:27:19,890 --> 00:27:22,310 how involved you are in her company. 352 00:27:23,770 --> 00:27:24,930 What did you say? 353 00:27:25,480 --> 00:27:26,730 The truth. 354 00:27:29,190 --> 00:27:31,190 Big waves make big fish. 355 00:27:31,860 --> 00:27:34,980 This venture is a sign of her resolve. 356 00:27:35,740 --> 00:27:37,240 I have to support her. 357 00:27:37,820 --> 00:27:39,490 How? 358 00:27:41,740 --> 00:27:43,450 Spiritually, I guess. 359 00:27:44,790 --> 00:27:47,500 Tomorrow night, you and I will eat here. 360 00:27:47,750 --> 00:27:48,750 Sure. 361 00:27:49,290 --> 00:27:52,420 I'll get takeout from Guang Ming Cun. 362 00:27:59,340 --> 00:28:00,590 Mr. Wei, 363 00:28:00,800 --> 00:28:02,680 long time no see. 364 00:28:03,260 --> 00:28:04,760 Don't you feel hot? 365 00:28:04,930 --> 00:28:08,140 You're sweating. 366 00:28:08,850 --> 00:28:11,940 The doctor told me to keep warm. 367 00:28:12,320 --> 00:28:13,860 Are you sick? 368 00:28:14,150 --> 00:28:15,110 Me? 369 00:28:15,320 --> 00:28:17,780 Last month, I was out here in the rain. 370 00:28:17,860 --> 00:28:19,530 I caught pneumonia. 371 00:28:19,660 --> 00:28:21,240 Still haven't recovered. 372 00:28:22,580 --> 00:28:23,620 Is Xiao Wang here? 373 00:28:23,740 --> 00:28:24,580 Xiao Wang? 374 00:28:24,700 --> 00:28:26,200 She left two weeks ago. 375 00:28:26,250 --> 00:28:27,250 What? 376 00:28:59,570 --> 00:29:00,740 Xiao Wang! 377 00:29:00,740 --> 00:29:02,110 You can't escape! 378 00:29:02,870 --> 00:29:06,030 I'll follow you to the ends of the earth! 379 00:29:07,120 --> 00:29:08,830 Mr. Wei, 380 00:29:11,040 --> 00:29:12,790 I wish you good luck! 381 00:29:13,210 --> 00:29:14,580 Thank you. 382 00:29:21,510 --> 00:29:23,090 This room is too small. 383 00:29:24,010 --> 00:29:27,010 Once everyone comes, I'm worried we won't fit. 384 00:29:27,020 --> 00:29:28,140 How about this? 385 00:29:28,140 --> 00:29:30,810 -Can you reserve three rooms for me? -You're expecting that many? 386 00:29:30,810 --> 00:29:33,560 Yes. And I even cut back. 387 00:29:33,560 --> 00:29:35,520 I only invited people I'm closest with. 388 00:29:35,520 --> 00:29:40,110 Any more and some of them would have to eat standing up. 389 00:29:45,200 --> 00:29:46,910 I got the side dishes here. 390 00:29:48,500 --> 00:29:49,790 This many? 391 00:29:49,910 --> 00:29:53,250 Treating you to Guang Ming Cun is worth a splurge. 392 00:29:54,540 --> 00:29:56,250 I even got a bottle of yellow wine. 393 00:29:56,250 --> 00:29:57,340 Want some? 394 00:29:57,340 --> 00:29:58,250 Sure. 395 00:29:59,510 --> 00:30:01,960 So you're staying in tonight? 396 00:30:02,130 --> 00:30:06,090 Didn't you suggest this dinner to make sure I stay put? 397 00:30:08,140 --> 00:30:12,180 What if nobody shows up to Miss Wang's event? 398 00:30:14,560 --> 00:30:16,190 You underestimate her. 399 00:30:18,230 --> 00:30:22,240 Regular fried prawns can't compare to these from Guang Min Cun. 400 00:30:22,240 --> 00:30:23,990 Likewise, 401 00:30:24,530 --> 00:30:29,410 Miss Wang on her own can't compare to Miss Wang of No. 27. 402 00:31:00,230 --> 00:31:02,480 Good thing we only reserved one room. 403 00:31:02,740 --> 00:31:05,740 If no one comes soon, should I release the room? 404 00:31:07,660 --> 00:31:08,620 No. 405 00:31:10,660 --> 00:31:13,200 Let's show Miss Wang some respect. 406 00:31:27,800 --> 00:31:30,140 People out there are voyeurs. 407 00:31:30,560 --> 00:31:31,970 They open their mouths 408 00:31:31,970 --> 00:31:34,220 and promise all sorts of things. 409 00:31:35,730 --> 00:31:37,730 But you need to know 410 00:31:37,730 --> 00:31:41,360 how much Miss Wang is worth without No. 27. 411 00:31:43,940 --> 00:31:45,990 These people really are cold-hearted. 412 00:31:45,990 --> 00:31:48,740 Since 5:00 pm, only one person has showed up. 413 00:31:48,740 --> 00:31:49,570 Who? 414 00:31:49,780 --> 00:31:50,870 Mr. Wei. 415 00:31:51,990 --> 00:31:53,910 Ladies and gentlemen, 416 00:31:53,910 --> 00:31:57,580 Miss Wang from No. 27 on the Bund is hosting her first event here, 417 00:31:57,580 --> 00:32:00,420 seeking investors for her new business. 418 00:32:00,540 --> 00:32:02,540 You don't want to miss this. 419 00:32:02,540 --> 00:32:05,130 If you miss it, you'll regret it. 420 00:32:05,170 --> 00:32:06,050 -Hey, mister. -Hi, Mr. Wei. 421 00:32:06,130 --> 00:32:07,840 -Interested in a special event? -We're busy. 422 00:32:07,840 --> 00:32:09,550 Hey, got a spare moment?Cloth 423 00:32:09,720 --> 00:32:11,090 I'm in a rush. Maybe next time? 424 00:32:11,180 --> 00:32:12,760 Next time? There won't be a next time. 425 00:32:12,890 --> 00:32:14,430 -Hi, Mr. Wei. -Miss Xue, check this out. 426 00:32:14,430 --> 00:32:16,810 -There's a special event upstairs. -Sorry, maybe another day. 427 00:32:16,890 --> 00:32:17,850 Of course. 428 00:32:17,940 --> 00:32:19,230 Mr. Wang? Is that you? 429 00:32:19,230 --> 00:32:21,020 Excuse me. I have somewhere to be. 430 00:32:21,100 --> 00:32:22,100 I'll be back later. 431 00:32:22,150 --> 00:32:23,690 Okay. 432 00:32:36,330 --> 00:32:37,410 Mr. Wei. 433 00:32:37,790 --> 00:32:38,960 Great. 434 00:32:39,750 --> 00:32:41,120 Come out. 435 00:32:43,170 --> 00:32:45,250 Mr. Fan, did you just get here? 436 00:32:45,420 --> 00:32:46,800 I got here a while ago. 437 00:32:46,840 --> 00:32:47,760 Really? 438 00:32:47,920 --> 00:32:49,510 Look at you. 439 00:32:49,970 --> 00:32:51,640 You're sweating. 440 00:32:51,760 --> 00:32:54,680 I'm helping advertise for Miss Wang. 441 00:32:54,890 --> 00:32:56,470 Why didn't you go upstairs? 442 00:32:56,560 --> 00:32:57,890 I did. 443 00:32:58,020 --> 00:32:59,430 There was nobody there. 444 00:32:59,520 --> 00:33:02,020 Going in felt awkward, leaving felt bad. 445 00:33:02,100 --> 00:33:05,110 So I've just been pacing around. 446 00:33:05,480 --> 00:33:07,860 Since when were you so timid? 447 00:33:08,150 --> 00:33:10,490 It's not about being timid. 448 00:33:10,490 --> 00:33:13,280 Going alone is just too much pressure. 449 00:33:13,370 --> 00:33:15,160 Why'd you only get here now? 450 00:33:15,200 --> 00:33:17,620 What do you mean? I've been here since 5:00 p.m.. 451 00:33:17,660 --> 00:33:21,250 -While you paced outside, I paced inside. -I didn't see you. 452 00:33:21,790 --> 00:33:25,380 If you were scared to go alone, we could have gone together. 453 00:33:25,460 --> 00:33:27,590 At least we can help her save face. 454 00:33:34,260 --> 00:33:35,430 Miss Wang. 455 00:33:39,020 --> 00:33:41,440 I'm sorry to waste your time today. 456 00:33:41,690 --> 00:33:44,730 Please charge me full price for the room. 457 00:33:45,190 --> 00:33:48,230 Any dishes you haven't started on you can cancel. 458 00:33:49,280 --> 00:33:51,190 Should we wait a bit longer? 459 00:33:52,070 --> 00:33:53,400 No need. 460 00:33:53,530 --> 00:33:56,490 If no one's here by now, then no one's coming. 461 00:33:56,490 --> 00:33:57,580 This way, Mr. Wei. 462 00:33:57,580 --> 00:33:58,540 Miss Wang. 463 00:33:58,740 --> 00:33:59,830 Mr. Wei? 464 00:34:02,290 --> 00:34:03,330 I'm here. 465 00:34:04,750 --> 00:34:05,920 I didn't invite you. 466 00:34:06,040 --> 00:34:07,080 Why are you here? 467 00:34:07,090 --> 00:34:08,130 Miss Wang. 468 00:34:08,130 --> 00:34:08,960 Mr. Fan. 469 00:34:09,090 --> 00:34:10,340 I'm here too. 470 00:34:11,090 --> 00:34:11,960 Mr. Fan. 471 00:34:12,010 --> 00:34:12,760 Miss Wang, 472 00:34:12,760 --> 00:34:14,430 Mr. Wei's been here since 5:00 p.m.. 473 00:34:14,430 --> 00:34:16,390 Yeah, he was downstairs, 474 00:34:16,720 --> 00:34:19,140 acting as a greeter for you. 475 00:34:19,180 --> 00:34:22,480 I'm just helping out a friend. 476 00:34:22,770 --> 00:34:24,900 There's no one here to greet. 477 00:34:25,060 --> 00:34:26,730 Party's over. Go home. 478 00:34:26,730 --> 00:34:27,810 No one? 479 00:34:28,150 --> 00:34:29,690 There's a whole crowd downstairs. 480 00:34:29,730 --> 00:34:30,940 Right, Mr. Fan? 481 00:34:31,650 --> 00:34:32,900 Right. 482 00:34:33,030 --> 00:34:36,410 There's a crowd wherever Mr. Wei goes. 483 00:34:38,030 --> 00:34:40,700 Mr. Fan, I know no one was there. 484 00:34:40,910 --> 00:34:42,700 You don't have to console me. 485 00:34:42,910 --> 00:34:47,460 From the start, I wanted to see how many people would show up 486 00:34:47,460 --> 00:34:51,090 just for me, Wang Mingzhu. Not for No. 27, not for Mr. Bao. 487 00:34:51,300 --> 00:34:54,840 To be honest, they were all stopped by Mr. Fan. 488 00:34:54,840 --> 00:34:57,430 He said that you two are close, 489 00:34:57,430 --> 00:35:00,720 and he wants to be your sole business partner. 490 00:35:03,560 --> 00:35:04,270 However... 491 00:35:04,270 --> 00:35:07,100 However, I'm no match for Mr. Wei. 492 00:35:07,100 --> 00:35:11,320 Mr. Wei is young, accomplished, and very capable. 493 00:35:11,480 --> 00:35:12,480 Right? 494 00:35:12,780 --> 00:35:15,030 Right, I won't be modest then. 495 00:35:15,030 --> 00:35:19,120 What you need is quality, not quantity. 496 00:35:19,120 --> 00:35:20,580 Say you get a dozen small investors. 497 00:35:20,580 --> 00:35:23,370 Their capital is limited, and there will be disputes. 498 00:35:23,370 --> 00:35:24,200 What good is that? 499 00:35:24,200 --> 00:35:28,460 Better to have a single partner, a business mogul who can handle it all. 500 00:35:28,790 --> 00:35:30,080 Like me. 501 00:35:30,250 --> 00:35:31,590 Excuse me. 502 00:35:32,130 --> 00:35:34,800 Mr. Wei, someone drove your car away. 503 00:35:35,050 --> 00:35:35,800 Who? 504 00:35:35,880 --> 00:35:36,920 Your father. 505 00:35:40,430 --> 00:35:41,560 Be right back. 506 00:35:45,140 --> 00:35:45,850 Dad. 507 00:35:45,980 --> 00:35:46,600 Dad. 508 00:35:46,690 --> 00:35:47,810 Wait! 509 00:35:48,560 --> 00:35:49,770 The car! 510 00:35:54,530 --> 00:35:55,780 What's going on? 511 00:35:56,150 --> 00:35:59,240 It looks like his father was worried 512 00:35:59,240 --> 00:36:01,240 he would sell the car for a woman. 513 00:36:01,580 --> 00:36:02,530 I understand. 514 00:36:02,660 --> 00:36:05,040 The car was his dad's, not his. 515 00:36:05,790 --> 00:36:08,960 Miss Wang, don't listen to Mr. Wei. 516 00:36:08,960 --> 00:36:10,960 He's unreliable. 517 00:36:11,710 --> 00:36:12,710 Miss Wang, 518 00:36:13,800 --> 00:36:15,260 I'll be honest. 519 00:36:15,840 --> 00:36:18,510 I can understand why you didn't go back-- 520 00:36:18,590 --> 00:36:19,590 Mr. Fan, 521 00:36:20,220 --> 00:36:21,890 will you support me? 522 00:36:22,140 --> 00:36:23,470 We're friends. 523 00:36:23,470 --> 00:36:25,600 Of course I'll support you. 524 00:36:26,100 --> 00:36:29,560 But starting from scratch isn't easy. 525 00:36:29,770 --> 00:36:32,940 If you told me today you need 20 or 30 thousand in cash, 526 00:36:32,940 --> 00:36:34,570 I'd wire it to you right away. 527 00:36:34,570 --> 00:36:36,070 No need to pay me back. 528 00:36:36,480 --> 00:36:41,780 But if you're starting a new project, you might need a couple million. 529 00:36:42,120 --> 00:36:43,910 I can't help there. 530 00:36:44,040 --> 00:36:47,240 My factory has money, but it's not mine to use. 531 00:36:47,330 --> 00:36:50,000 If it were my personal money, I wouldn't even bat an eye. 532 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:52,210 I'd use it to support you. 533 00:36:52,670 --> 00:36:55,040 Mr. Fan, no matter what, 534 00:36:55,170 --> 00:36:56,800 you showed up today. 535 00:36:57,050 --> 00:36:59,010 I'm grateful to you. 536 00:37:00,010 --> 00:37:02,300 What I'm trying to say is, 537 00:37:02,510 --> 00:37:05,800 a rookie's path is full of traps. 538 00:37:05,890 --> 00:37:09,640 The treacherous path ahead is longer than Nanjing Road. 539 00:37:09,770 --> 00:37:13,270 What's worse, you don't even know who's laying the traps. 540 00:37:13,810 --> 00:37:16,860 You were at No. 27 for a long time. 541 00:37:16,860 --> 00:37:18,820 I'm sure it was comfortable. 542 00:37:18,820 --> 00:37:21,110 I'm not trying to dissuade you, 543 00:37:21,320 --> 00:37:24,780 but maybe your true calling is still section chief. 544 00:37:26,580 --> 00:37:28,330 Since I've already left, 545 00:37:28,410 --> 00:37:30,160 there's no way I'm going back. 546 00:37:31,460 --> 00:37:33,920 What if nobody wants to partner? 547 00:37:34,500 --> 00:37:36,130 Then I'll do it myself. 548 00:37:36,590 --> 00:37:38,550 What about the capital? 549 00:37:38,800 --> 00:37:40,260 I'll think of something. 550 00:37:40,260 --> 00:37:42,260 There is always a way. 551 00:37:45,680 --> 00:37:46,680 Okay. 552 00:37:51,810 --> 00:37:55,860 Tell him that he has five minutes to return the car, 553 00:37:56,020 --> 00:37:58,440 or I'll stop being his son. 554 00:38:00,320 --> 00:38:04,110 Mr. Wei, it's been half an hour. Would you like to sit inside? 555 00:38:04,120 --> 00:38:06,660 No. He's only getting five more minutes. 556 00:38:07,410 --> 00:38:09,490 That old man is out of his mind. 557 00:38:09,500 --> 00:38:11,080 Miss Wang, you're leaving? 558 00:38:11,460 --> 00:38:12,750 Goodbye. 559 00:38:32,980 --> 00:38:35,640 Sorry I couldn't help you today. 560 00:38:38,190 --> 00:38:40,230 But I believe in the saying, 561 00:38:40,690 --> 00:38:43,320 "Gold is destined to glitter." 562 00:38:43,320 --> 00:38:44,240 You're gold? 563 00:38:44,240 --> 00:38:45,530 I'm gold. 564 00:38:45,780 --> 00:38:47,820 And you're a diamond. 565 00:38:48,910 --> 00:38:51,160 We both just need a chance to prove it. 566 00:38:51,910 --> 00:38:54,290 He can take back his sports car, 567 00:38:54,290 --> 00:38:57,750 but he'll lose his winning horse. 568 00:39:04,220 --> 00:39:05,380 You want to do business? 569 00:39:05,380 --> 00:39:07,380 Of course. 570 00:39:07,390 --> 00:39:08,930 Money is not a problem. 571 00:39:09,260 --> 00:39:10,930 The problem is I have no money. 572 00:39:10,970 --> 00:39:14,520 I have to start from scratch too. You willing to try? 573 00:39:14,680 --> 00:39:16,350 Too tedious. 574 00:39:16,350 --> 00:39:18,100 I'll find someone else then. 575 00:39:19,230 --> 00:39:21,150 Wait, what? 576 00:39:21,280 --> 00:39:23,110 What were you talking about? 577 00:39:23,490 --> 00:39:26,450 You meant start a business with you? That I can do. That's not tedious at all. 578 00:39:26,530 --> 00:39:28,910 It's a deal. Don't look anywhere else. 579 00:39:31,280 --> 00:39:33,950 Think it through. Come find me tomorrow. 580 00:39:35,210 --> 00:39:37,710 I've thought it through, Miss Wang. 581 00:39:38,120 --> 00:39:40,670 We can start right away. 582 00:39:40,670 --> 00:39:41,800 It's a deal, okay? 583 00:39:41,800 --> 00:39:43,840 Starting from scratch? Easy! 584 00:39:44,130 --> 00:39:45,380 Miss Wang, 585 00:39:45,970 --> 00:39:47,420 I do! 586 00:39:47,840 --> 00:39:49,890 Was that your boyfriend proposing? 587 00:39:49,930 --> 00:39:51,180 How fun! 588 00:39:51,600 --> 00:39:53,890 Wait, why was he saying, "I do"? 589 00:39:54,060 --> 00:39:56,600 Nonsense. Drive faster please. 590 00:39:57,900 --> 00:40:00,360 Mr. Wei, here are your phone and wallet. 591 00:40:00,480 --> 00:40:03,980 Manager Pan, tell everyone I'm buying them dinner in a few days. 592 00:40:04,110 --> 00:40:07,150 Miss Wang and I are together now. 593 00:40:07,280 --> 00:40:09,070 What do you mean "together now"? 594 00:40:09,200 --> 00:40:11,820 It means we're pairing up. 595 00:40:11,830 --> 00:40:14,740 We're tying the knot to do business together! 596 00:40:15,120 --> 00:40:17,750 Lucy, you let people know too! 597 00:40:17,870 --> 00:40:18,960 Okay. 598 00:40:19,420 --> 00:40:23,170 Starting from scratch? Why him when even I could do it? 599 00:40:23,300 --> 00:40:26,710 Would you say that in front of Miss Wang? 600 00:40:27,380 --> 00:40:32,340 Today is the best day I've had on Huanghe Road! 601 00:40:32,510 --> 00:40:33,680 Shameless. 602 00:40:34,850 --> 00:40:36,020 Got it. 603 00:40:39,310 --> 00:40:41,770 Miss Wang found a business partner. 604 00:40:42,900 --> 00:40:44,230 Mr. Fan, I assume? 605 00:40:45,570 --> 00:40:48,070 The "Mink King," Mr. Wei. 606 00:40:49,240 --> 00:40:50,320 What? 607 00:40:50,660 --> 00:40:52,160 The market is only so big. 608 00:40:52,160 --> 00:40:53,660 We compete with our peers. 609 00:40:54,030 --> 00:40:57,080 Your newest opponent is Miss Wang. 610 00:40:57,500 --> 00:40:59,790 If you were still on top, 611 00:40:59,870 --> 00:41:01,750 you could give her some ground. 612 00:41:01,960 --> 00:41:04,170 But you're on the back foot now, 613 00:41:04,340 --> 00:41:06,670 and you can't afford to give an inch. 614 00:41:07,880 --> 00:41:08,960 Any appetite left? 615 00:41:09,050 --> 00:41:10,050 Yes. 616 00:41:18,350 --> 00:41:22,440 From here on out, "ribs and rice cakes" is no more. 617 00:41:25,060 --> 00:41:26,980 Uncle Ye, you misunderstand. 618 00:41:27,190 --> 00:41:28,820 Between Miss Wang and I, 619 00:41:29,110 --> 00:41:31,990 fried ribs with rice cakes were never about business. 620 00:41:40,460 --> 00:41:42,160 See you at the usual spot. 621 00:41:45,790 --> 00:41:46,790 Oh, Mr. Bao. 622 00:41:46,800 --> 00:41:47,670 Hello. 623 00:41:47,670 --> 00:41:49,920 Hi, Mr. Bao. 624 00:41:50,220 --> 00:41:52,760 Been a while, Captain. Upstairs. 625 00:41:56,140 --> 00:42:00,060 -Qiang Mujie is in Shanghai. -About time. It's been two months. 626 00:42:00,230 --> 00:42:04,440 Everyone's heard of SITI. Time to see if they live up to their reputation. 627 00:42:05,910 --> 00:42:10,910 SOUTHERN INVESTMENTS (SITI). SHANGHAI HEADQUARTERS 628 00:42:12,530 --> 00:42:14,530 Mr. Qiang, long time no see. 629 00:42:25,040 --> 00:42:28,130 Lots of companies are issuing more shares. 630 00:42:28,250 --> 00:42:30,590 Probably reacting to his arrival. 631 00:42:31,170 --> 00:42:34,340 From the way the wind is blowing, the age of corporate trading is coming. 632 00:42:34,340 --> 00:42:36,640 individual traders will have to look out. 633 00:42:38,470 --> 00:42:41,100 We've planted an informant there. 634 00:42:43,560 --> 00:42:45,600 We're down ¥4.5 million on the year. 635 00:42:45,600 --> 00:42:48,020 We lost ¥2.5M on our own trades, 636 00:42:48,020 --> 00:42:50,190 the rest from an overdraft by our clients. 637 00:42:50,190 --> 00:42:53,110 There are four months left in the year. 638 00:42:53,860 --> 00:42:55,660 How will you break even? 639 00:42:55,990 --> 00:42:57,280 In stocks... 640 00:42:57,780 --> 00:42:59,580 If you can't profit going long, 641 00:42:59,700 --> 00:43:01,330 then profit by going short. 642 00:43:01,330 --> 00:43:04,960 We hired you because you're the cream of the crop. 643 00:43:05,160 --> 00:43:07,290 You're not here to run the old playbook. 644 00:43:07,290 --> 00:43:10,840 This Shanghai branch was started by Mr. A and me in 1991, 645 00:43:10,840 --> 00:43:12,550 with just ¥100,000 646 00:43:12,550 --> 00:43:15,630 and an approval letter from People's Bank. 647 00:43:15,630 --> 00:43:17,510 We started from the bottom, 648 00:43:17,510 --> 00:43:21,220 and carved out a place of our own in Shanghai. 649 00:43:22,560 --> 00:43:24,390 It's not like they're unbeatable. 650 00:43:24,520 --> 00:43:25,850 Everyone has their turn. 651 00:43:25,850 --> 00:43:28,650 No flower exists that blooms forever. 652 00:43:29,820 --> 00:43:31,940 Have you approached The Club yet? 653 00:43:32,070 --> 00:43:33,530 Why would I? 654 00:43:33,900 --> 00:43:37,240 At the beginning, the market was just a puddle. 655 00:43:37,360 --> 00:43:39,320 Now it's the size of a swimming pool. 656 00:43:39,320 --> 00:43:42,280 More and more outside companies will come into Shanghai. 657 00:43:42,370 --> 00:43:46,500 When that happens, the pool becomes a river, then an ocean. 658 00:43:46,870 --> 00:43:48,370 They can't monopolize it all. 659 00:43:48,380 --> 00:43:50,380 Our conditions are still the same. 660 00:43:50,710 --> 00:43:53,840 Do what no one else has done before. 661 00:43:54,010 --> 00:43:57,720 Make the money no one else dares to make. 662 00:43:58,220 --> 00:44:02,220 The market's there for the taking, with only two players. 663 00:44:02,430 --> 00:44:04,180 A winner, and a loser. 664 00:44:04,560 --> 00:44:06,020 Either I win, or he loses. 665 00:44:06,180 --> 00:44:08,140 We're not here to make friends. Why play nice? 666 00:44:09,810 --> 00:44:11,770 Memorize this number. 667 00:44:13,400 --> 00:44:15,190 Once you leave this room, 668 00:44:15,570 --> 00:44:17,320 pretend you never saw it. 669 00:44:17,950 --> 00:44:22,120 We'll follow the lead of Shenzhen HQ. The goal is to push it up to ¥30. 670 00:44:22,120 --> 00:44:23,490 We are the vanguard. 671 00:44:23,620 --> 00:44:26,500 Gather the funds and prepare to strike. 672 00:44:26,750 --> 00:44:29,830 Let's turn this year around for the Shanghai branch. 673 00:44:30,170 --> 00:44:32,040 We follow a simple rule. 674 00:44:32,210 --> 00:44:35,420 Help the company and you'll be rewarded. 675 00:44:35,550 --> 00:44:37,050 But, 676 00:44:37,630 --> 00:44:42,050 jeopardize the strategy, and you'll be punished. 677 00:44:43,640 --> 00:44:44,930 For the time being, 678 00:44:45,560 --> 00:44:48,020 we'll pull back a bit and gather information. 679 00:44:48,270 --> 00:44:49,940 When he makes his splash, 680 00:44:49,940 --> 00:44:53,610 we'll be ready to ride the wave.