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♫ You have left. ♫

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♫ As if we'd never been. ♫

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Life is full, ♫

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♫ the world is bare. ♫

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♫ So many emotions. ♫

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♫ Each playing their own role. ♫

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♫ It’s calm on the surface, ♫

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♫ burning hot inside. ♫

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♫ I held my hands out, then pull them back in. ♫

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♫ Afraid of being wrong, also afraid of missing out. ♫

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♫ Yearning, therefore confusing. ♫

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♫ My will power, left and right wrestling. ♫

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♫ Trying to break apart, turning around I can’t bare to depart. ♫

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♫ Yearning, therefore more entangling. ♫

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♫ I still love you so, as if spell bound. ♫

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♫ I fell asleep, but now the dream awakened. ♫

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♫ Yearning, therefore confusing. ♫

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[ Return the World to You ]

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[ Episode 2 ]

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Are their conditions much better than ours? If you have some further thoughts,

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we can still discuss them.

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Catherine, excuse me for bothering you.

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Hello.

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Ms. Shen, I'm honored to meet you again.

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You know each other?

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Let me properly introduce myself.

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I am Lazy's CEO, Lu Zhun

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CEO Lu.

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Looks like you've known me for a while.

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You're outstanding. It's hard not to know you.

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That night at the masquerade ball,

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the one dancing with me... was you.

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Who doesn't wear a mask in this world?

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Then that must mean you have more masks.

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Most of the time, we deliberately choose a path of retreat,

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just so we can find our own selves a moment in time.

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I do not know if my explanation is accurate.

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I've already read Ms. Shen's proposal.

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It really is quite sincere. However, compared to mine,

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I'm afraid what will be harder for you to reject is this (contract).

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But you're thinking of breaking apart my company.

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Not only that, but I also want to close your warehouse,

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sell a number of your storefronts, change your business practices, and economize your staff.

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But what will you do? You should know that

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my original intention was for our partnership to get better as time progressed.

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It doesn't matter what price Ms. Shen offers,

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my infrastructure is 10% better.

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You must know that she is just trying to appeal to your emotions.

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But how much more must you fork out for those emotions? Is it worth it?

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Believe in me. I won't let you down.

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Miss Shen, remember you still owe me a dinner.

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Goodbye.

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Ms. Catherine, you just heard CEO Lu's plan.

[ Commercial Prospectus ]

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I believe that you can't bear to allow Desir to have such an ending.

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I can guarantee that once Ellassay acquires Desir

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we will continue Desir's legacy.

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I hope you will consider this offer once more.

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I would like to, for the sake of my dreams,

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but can we win?

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Lazy's offer is already very tempting.

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Even if I choose to be on your side right now, once the other shareholders' shares exceed ours,

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Desir will become his.

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Boss Lu. Please wait.

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What do you want?

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Tell me what it is that you want.

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I don't understand what you are trying to say.

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Don't you want to fight me for Desir?

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Whatever condition you propose, as long as you let go, tell me and I'll definitely agree to it.

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CEO Shen are you ordering me? Or are you negotiating?

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Don't forget you still owe me a dinner.

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Fine. To show my sincerity, lunch is on me.

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This one

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- and that one.

- Alright. I'll take the menu now, please.

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Thank you.

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So Ms. Shen, what did you want to speak to me about?

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Sell the shares to me. I'll pay you 30% more for what they're worth.

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I didn't hear you. What did you say?

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An extra 30% profit. You are quite overbearing indeed.

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Why should I agree to your conditions?

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Because you don't even need Desir.

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Desir's only value lies in its few storefronts.

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Considering your status now, all of that is not important.

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You're fighting me on this is because you don't want us to enter the European market.

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But we will find a way to enter.

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It's just a matter of time.

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China's market is large and has many resources. Why must you come to Europe?

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Is it because you wish to gift yourself a Western suit?

(Acquire a Western branch of business)

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Other than gaining recognition as a foreign brand, it is not necessarily a good thing.

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Thank you.

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Be careful, this is hot.

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There was a furniture store once.

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They registered a shell company in a foreign country.

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They shipped furniture out and brought it back to China and called it imported.

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In the end, the travesty got exposed because of quality issues. That's why Ms Shen, if I may advise you,

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learn from what history can teach us about the present.

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Paris is the world's fashion capital.

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It has gathered together the world's most advanced designs, innovative ideas, and excellent staff members.

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Although we are a Chinese brand,

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we already occupy a position in the global fashion industry.

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Our recent Ellassay fashion show in Paris is evidence of that.

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It's not that we are coming to Europe,

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it's Paris that also needs China's blood and inspiration.

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This is an inevitable trend of the times.

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I am giving you such a huge pile of money just to retreat from these fifteen storefronts.

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You can use this money to do other things. Why must you gain an enemy?

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Celine

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Excuse me while I take a call.

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Hello?

Hello, boss.

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Yes, I've found out.

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The one going against us for Desir is Lazy.

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Their boss is called Lu Zhun.

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I know. I'm having lunch with him right now.

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Listen to me, go contact Benjamin.

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We must get his stock no matter what.

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Okay, I'll go right now.

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Sorry about that.

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Mr. Lu, what do you think about my suggestion?

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I don't want to talk about that right now.

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I don't want to disrespect my food.

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Ms. Shen, what is your favorite restaurant in Paris?

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Sure, it's my honor.

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Sorry to bother you Mr. Benjamin.

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May we speak together for a moment?

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Let's not waste time. I think you already know

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that there is a new player already.

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But I remember that we talked about it with you, right?

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Yeah, like you said, it's all in the past.

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But...

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Madam, sir, here is the dessert you ordered.

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You can have mine too.

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No, thank you, I don't like sweets.

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Pity.

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Sorry.

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Hello?

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I understand.

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Mr. Lu, can we talk about work now?

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Oh... of course.

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Where were we just now? I've got it.

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It's like this...

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If you want to buy me out, I can only say, I am sorry.

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I suggest you keep your money. We'll see each again in the industry.

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So, no matter what,

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your purpose is to stop us from establishing our brand in France.

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I know that Lazy will soon try to break into the women's fashion industry.

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Are you really that scared of Ellassay?

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Why did you have to mention 'scared'?

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What do you think?

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That is completely nonexistent.

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Only those on equal ground have the qualifications to battle with each other.

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Whether or not Ellassay can successfully get into the European or Parisian market,

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only time will tell.

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Out of goodwill, I'll give you a suggestion.

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Let me propose the same offer to you.

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I will also give you a 30% premium.

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No, it should be 31%, a tiny bit more,

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in order to demonstrate my sincerity.

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Let me buy your shares.

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Boss Lu, if you really think our company

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does not have the qualifications to be a comparable opponent for your company, Lazy,

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then why are you so nervous?

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Why do you have to obstruct Ellassay's entry into Paris?

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Bill, please.

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It doesn't matter if we're friends or enemies in the future. I will definitely not let you pay for this meal.

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Thank you.

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You promised me dinner, but this is lunch.

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Doesn't matter if it's dinner or lunch, I want to tell you

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that the time Ellassay beats Lazy comes,

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I will reserve a seat for Mr. Lu at our celebratory feast.

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Not only do I appreciate your beauty, I also appreciate your confidence. Please remember that

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my offer to you is only valid for 24 hours. Once this time passes,

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your shares will not hold their value for me anymore.

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You've not recovered from your cold yet, right? Let me prepare some cold medicine for you. You'll be alright once you're warm.

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Thank you.

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Also, these are all of Lazy's activities in the last two years.

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I've already looked through them, there are no problems.

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[Lazy's activity report]

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Don't give yourself so much stress.

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You've already done very well for your first time in managing an overseas business acquisition.

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I know what you want to say.

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I won't give up that easily.

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We actually do not have any guarantee of winning.

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Coming to France to fight such a battle with this opponent,

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to venture onto someone else's homecourt,

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you don't need to be so hard on yourself. We can always wait.

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Can we afford to wait? People in fashion circles are the world's most often forgotten people.

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Do you think we'll succeed this time?

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If we do, what about six months from now?

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A year from now? Who will remember this one show?

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How much time and accumulation of works

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will lead to results like today?

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If we don't keep up, this show

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can only be considered a shooting star.

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Do you really not believe in me?

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This has nothing to do with belief.

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I've already waited five years for this.

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I understand your feelings and your thinking.

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But the Board will not allow you to waste their money in this kind of mud pit.

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Mr. Huo called me today. He is not happy.

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He is calling for a Board meeting the day after tomorrow. If there is no progress by then

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Mr. Huo advises you to accept Lazy's deal and use the profits gained

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as a show of our accountability to the Board.

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Accepting that deal means admitting defeat.

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How can we face ourselves?

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Use this.

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Thank you.

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I want to stay here for a while.

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Fine, but I still want to say,

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no matter what you decide, I will support you.

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I know.

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The breeze is strong at night, make sure to rest early.

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Go back to Shanghai right now.

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For a photo, come here, please.

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Mister, for a photo, come here please.

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Madam, please, a photo.

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Come with me.

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Why did you bring me here in such a rush?

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What are you up to?

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Mr. Lu, you are overthinking.

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If it's got anything to do with Desir, I say let's forget about it.

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Catherine is currently waiting for me, in order to sign the agreement.

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Sorry, I have to go.

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Wait a moment. I want to use Yonglan's trademark rights to make an exchange with you.

[ Yonglan - lazy. A similar conflicting Chinese brand to Lazy.]

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[Copyright Transfer Agreement]

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I think you will accept this.

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Why are you so sure that I will accept?

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Because you have been legally trying to acquire Yonglan for so long.

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You are now appealing after having lost the first trial.

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Why would you put so much effort into it if you didn't want it?

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Actually, you could have discussed things nicely with them right from the start

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and wouldn't have had to let it drag on until it got into this awkward situation.

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They didn't intentionally plagiarize your logo, it was only a coincidence.

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Entering the Chinese market is very important to you.

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But since you insisted on going to court, the other party could only hold in their anger and play with you to the end.

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I really want to know, how did you get this done?

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[ Yonglan Company, Zhejiang, China ]

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Hao Liu!

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Why are you here? Where's Yien?

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She's in France, being busy with a business acquisition.

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She is the one who asked to come back to see you.

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How about it? Can you give your trademark rights to us?

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Honestly speaking, this lawsuit is making me tired.

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If it were anyone else, I would definitely never agree.

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But this matter concerns Yien.

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Fine, you can have them.

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Trust me. I promise you that they will have to compensate you ten times the amount you've lost.

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Now, you have what I want in your hands and I have what you want in my hands.

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Neither of us will lose anything on this transaction.

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Ms. Shen, I really respect you.

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You were able to find out Lazy's background in such a short amount of time.

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But I'm afraid that you've overestimated yourself.

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These Yonglan's trademark rights are actually not very important to me.

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Therefore, it also isn't worth that much money. Thank you.

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I'm very happy to see you all here today.

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It is also my pleasure to host everyone.

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Today, I would like to make use of this opportunity to officially announce

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that Ellassay has successfully acquired Desir.

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How is that possible?

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Boss, did Ellassay succeed?

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That is to say, from now on Desir will

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exist with an entirely new look.

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Let us wait in anticipation and see.

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May I ask Director Lu, wasn't Lazy supposed to acquire Desir?

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Why is it suddenly now going to Ellassay?

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Lazy and Desir are both French brands,

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but Desir had always sought change and innovation.

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That's why we have chosen China's brand, Ellassay.

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We anticipate that our partnership together will create a new spark.

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The trademark of Lazy is actually not very important to me.

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Therefore it is also not worth that much money.

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Thank you.

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Michael Jordan and the "Jordan" brand fought for over ten years.

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Adidas and Adivon fought for eight years.

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How many years are you prepared to fight with Yonglan? Five years? Ten years?

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It does not matter when it comes to me. Without Desir,

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Ellassya will still be able to bring their designs to Paris. But what about you?

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Are you willing to wait? Is Lazy willing to wait?

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Just like you said, the Chinese market is big.

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You should have a better understanding of this situation.

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This feeling is very strange.

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I have a feeling that we will become good friends in the future.

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If Desire is really that important to you, then fine

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I'll gift Desir to you.

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Director Lu, Ellassay is the one who gave you this gift.

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Alright. Thank you.

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It looks like Lu Zhun really has a strong backing.

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Not only is he the CEO of Lazy, but he also owns a huge winery.

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Us beating out Lazy is amazing.

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We probably won't have the chance to interact with one another in the future, right?

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Are you scared already? He's just another competitor.

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Boss, why don't you rest? You've been busy all day.

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I'll wake you when we get there.

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In less than 72 hours, the acquisition of a French company by our Chinese parent company,

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will indirectly lead to the loss of 200 jobs. Do you think I will be able fall asleep?

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Why would 200 people become unemployed?

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The purpose for us to go Marseilles is

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was to absolve the credit guarantee with Smith.

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Once the guarantee is absolved, the bank will withdraw the loan.

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When Smith runs out of money, he'll have to declare bankruptcy.

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The 200 employees in his factory will then lose their jobs.

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But why must we absolve the guarantee?

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Before we acquired Desir, this guarantee had already been in place for seven years

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and nothing major has happened so far.

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That is because nothing must go wrong with Desir's 15 storefronts. You needn't bother with this matter anymore.

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Once we arrive in Marseille, I will personally go to the B&S factory.

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Sorry to bother you.

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I want to speak to Ms. Shen.

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Of course, it's related to business. Would you be willing to switch seats?

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What a coincidence.

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Masked man, don't tell me it's a coincidence again.

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Masked man?

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Wow, you've already thought of the opening line for me.

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You've improved.

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Didn't you say it was about work?

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What do you want?

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Pretty good shot.

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Why are you still bearing grudges? Let's move on.

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Also, didn't I give it to you already?

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What do you mean you gave it to me?

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It was originally mine.

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In addition, you weren't even a little bit soft-hearted.

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If I was too generous and soft-hearted toward you, that would show I looked down on you.

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Going all out is showing you the utmost respect.

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Then why are you going to Marseille?

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I.. came looking for you.

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That's the truth.

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Are you done with your business-related discussion? Can you go back to your seat now?

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Fine.

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Looks like your assistant is really tired after running around with you.

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Are you that heartless that you want me to wake her up?

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Ladies and Gentlemen, this plane from Paris going to Marseille is about to take off.

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Make sure your seat tray is put back and your seat is upright.

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Also, please open the window shades.

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Please fasten your seat belts.

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[ Marseille, France ]

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[ Intercontinental Hotel ]

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Hello, welcome. Over there, please.

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Hello, welcome.

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Hello and welcome ladies.

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Hello.

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Thank you.

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Ms. Shen, it's a pleasure to have you here again.

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We've reserved Room 520 for you, like last time.

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The one with a view over the old town. Here you are.

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Have a great day, Ms. Shen.

[Shen ]

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[ Intercontinental Hotel ]

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[ #520 ]

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♫ Only looking ahead, forgetting to look around. ♫

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♫ Are you weary yet? ♫

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♫ Have you any anxieties? ♫

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♫ Such a vast Earth,♫

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♫ enough for us to turn around. ♫

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♫ Enough for waves, of hundred and thousand times. ♫

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♫ My regrets piling up many many levels. ♫

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♫ In every corner of this world, I’ve been long lost. ♫

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♫ Now being returned back to you, making up for the wasted time. ♫

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♫ making up for the wasted time. ♫

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♫ That inevitable evasion, brought us winding complications. ♫

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♫ Your future life , rugged or happy, ♫

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♫ I will be there. ♫

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This is the room I especially requested, #520.

[T/N: 520 - sounds like I love you in Chinese.]

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I love you.

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♫ Only looking ahead, forgetting to look around. ♫

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♫ Are you weary yet? ♫

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♫ Have you any anxieties? ♫

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♫ Such a vast Earth, enough for us to turn around. ♫

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♫ Enough for waves, of hundred and thousand times. ♫

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♫ My regrets piling up many many levels. ♫

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♫ That inevitable evasion, brought us winding complications. ♫

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♫ At this moment, listen to me, for your future happiness, ♫

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♫ I will be there. ♫

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♫ At this moment, listen to me, for your future happiness, ♫

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♫ I will be there. ♫

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You came back from Shanghai so quickly.

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Why didn't you rest?

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How can I not worry with you here all alone?

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You should have properly rested. I can manage here.

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If the Boss doesn't take a break. I don't dare to relax either.

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Let's go.

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Go.

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This place.

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[ B & S Joaillier (Jeweler) ]

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- Hello.

- Hello.

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Hello.

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Hello, Miss, what may I do for you?

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Can you introduce me to the jewelry you have here?

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Of course, our handmade jewelry

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already has a history of more than 50 years.

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In the area of design and mounting,

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we use the most traditional craftsmanship.

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I can very proudly say that we are one of the few...

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old French businesses with such technical ability.

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- Please have some water.

- Thank you.

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Here you are sir.

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- Okay. Thank you.

- Okay.

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No problem.

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I am Shen Yien from Ellassay.

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I am also the new CEO of Desir.

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I came today to especially meet with Mr. Smith.

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[ Shen Yien, CEO, Ellassay ]

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Shen Yien, that's you?

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I'm sorry, but Mr. Smith doesn't want to see you.

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Also, I won't see you.

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Madam, I think you are being very impolite right now.

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Sir, please don't waste any more of your time here.

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I will repeat myself once more. Mr. Smith will not see you.

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Please leave. Please go outside.

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Madam, we came with sincerity to see Mr. Smith.

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No, sir. He doesn't have time to see you!

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I already told you! Let me repeat!

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Stop wasting your time here, please!

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Madam, please calm down.

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- No, I won't calm down!

- Calm down.

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I've already told you he doesn't have time to see you!

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Please leave!

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Hey! Who let you come in here?

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How are you? I am Shen Yien from Ellassay.

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I am also the new CEO of Desir.

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I just thought of a great necklace design.

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You are...

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Mr. Smith, I am Shen Yien from Ellassay.

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Hello.

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Alright then, come with me.

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Mr. Smith, I believe you already know about me acquiring Desir.

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As the current CEO of Desir,

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I plan to withdraw the credit guarantee for B&S.

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Have you considered

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what consequences your decision will bring?

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I know. I will send people to assist you with the aftermath.

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Help us? How?

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Look around you. Take a look.

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Some of these people have worked here for over 30 years.

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Do you understand? They are not your average workers!

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They are artisans in their specialty.

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They are artisians! Your decision,

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because of your decision, they will lose everything!

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Please calm down. I guarantee you that

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we can give you the fairest and best compensation.

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Fine, fine.

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Come.

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Look.

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Look at them! Look!

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Look at him.

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To make the best gem piece, he sacrificed an eye. But that is his job

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and he is the best employee.

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Look at these people, they all need to take care of another person.

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This person's wife is pregnant!

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Look... Who shall I fire?

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Who should I get rid of?

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You choose. Him? Her? Him?

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Or all of them?

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You want to discuss it! All right, let's discuss.

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Please calm down.

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I'm fine.

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Mr. Smith, I know that right now you can't accept this,

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but I hope you can understand our decision.

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As for what you just described as the situations of your employees,

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All I can say is, I am very sorry.

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Let's go.

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Ms. Shen, have you ever had an emotional experience that is engraved in one's bones and heart?

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If you have a conscience at all, please give me one more chance.

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I beg you.

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Please, can you rethink your decision?

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I hate you! You bad woman!

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It's your fault we will lose our jobs!

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What am I going to do now?!

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You are a bad woman!

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Hard-hearted woman, I hate you!

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I hate you!

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You are a bad woman!

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Scumbag!

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[ 5 years before ]

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[ Summer of 2011 ]

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Here, this "s" represents me

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and this leaf represents "y".

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They are the the first initials of our last names.

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Do you think this is pretty?

[ SRY / SY ]

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You like it?

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Of course.

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- You don't want to buy me something like--

- Where did you buy this jewelry from?

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Where does this come from?

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Over there, at the bellflower bar.

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[ Bellflower Bar ]

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- See you tomorrow! Bye! Bye! ...company!

- See you tomorrow.

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Oh dear! Honey, watch your step. Wait, wait. Here, yes that's good.

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- Come on, come, I'll help you.

- Okay.

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- Look at how beautiful Marseille is!

- Oh, Marseille!

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Wonderful!

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- What?

- Don't you trust me?

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- Yes, I trust you.

- Do you trust me?

- Yes, I do.

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Come on, get on.

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- No, but, oh...

- Get on.

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Come on, let's go!

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They are really adorable.

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They each know the other is drunk and yet he still carries her like that.

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Not afraid they might fall. Either they are crazy or this is true love.

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Miss, is this your first time here?

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[ Bellflower Bar ]

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Please enter.

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[ Bellflower Bar ]

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I think that the bellflower design on your bar is very pretty.

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Does it have any meaning?

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Bellflowers symbolize... eternal waiting.

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Only one true love in a lifetime.

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You seem to know a lot about bellflowers.

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Why did you use the bellflower as your logo?

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My friend designed this logo.

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I liked it a lot so I used it.

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May I ask if your friend's last name is Ye?

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I think it is.

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Actually, I am not that familiar with him.

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Five years ago, he came here to drink often.

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He also asked me to tailor-make a ring for him.

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At that time, he gave a precious blue flame diamond.

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That diamond was so pretty, even I got excited from looking at it.

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Then what?

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Later...

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Later after the ring was made, he never appeared again.

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He said that there's a heart under the diamond,

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that represents true love.

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He wanted to propose with this ring.

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May I see that ring?

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Seeing that you're so curious,

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could you be that girl?

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But regrettably, three months ago, someone took the ring.

526

Who took it?

527

Chinese. About my height.

528

I didn't pay attention to any other characteristics.

529

Is there anything else? Please think about it more for me.

530

I can't think of anything else.

531

Wait a second.

532

Maybe this will be valuable to you.

533

[ Summer of 2011 ]

534

This is so pretty. Did you design this for me?

535

Yes.

536

Do you like it?

537

Are you proposing to me?

538

Marry me?

539

Thanks.

540

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541

♫ Only walking ahead, forgetting to look around. ♫

542

♫ Are you weary yet? ♫

543

♫ Have you any anxieties? ♫

544

♫ Such a vast Earth, enough for us to turn around. ♫

545

♫ Enough for waves, of hundred and thousand times. ♫

546

♫ My regrets piling up many many levels. ♫

547

♫ In every corner of this world, I’ve been long lost. ♫

548

♫ Now being returned back to you, making up for the wasted time. ♫

549

♫ That inevitable evasion, brought us winding complications. ♫

550

♫ Your future life , rugged or happy, ♫

551

♫ I will be there. ♫

552

♫ On the most bumpy road, steered to taste life’s happiness and suffering. ♫

553

♫ I never thought to turn back. ♫

554

♫ In every corner of this world, I’ve been long lost. ♫

555

♫ Now being returned back to you, making up for the wasted time. ♫

556

♫ That inevitable evasion, brought us winding complications. ♫

557

♫ At this moment, listen to me, for your future happiness, ♫

558

♫ I will be there. ♫