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Haven't you noticed my assistant doesn't have a chair?

Why not give up your seat for her?

No, Mr. Zhan, doesn't the assistant sit behind?

Okay, let me introduce

Yang Ying, the new General Manager

of the UK branch

of Shallow Cosmos Corporation.

Mr. Zhan, this…

-What's wrong? -This is so unfair, Mr. Zhan.

Why is this unfair?

If I kept a useless person like you at Shallow Cosmos,

it would be even more unfair to the other employees at the company.

And Gu,

aren’t you working with our rival company, Dai Zhong?

Aren’t you more comfortable doing that?

Mr. Zhan, you need to have evidence.

-Evidence? -Yes.

We have pressed charges against you

for commercial bribery. You'd better lawyer up.

Mr. Gu, please.

Okay, let’s start the meeting.

It looks like I came just in time.

I can send you off and welcome you back at the same time.

You really chose your time right.

I'm wondering if you have placed

an intelligence chip in my phone.

You seem to know wherever I go.

That's hard to say. It's confidential information.

I am not at liberty to say.

Hey.

But I think it's quite good. Think about it.

I brought you to the UK seven years ago,

and I am bringing you back seven years later.

I've finished what I started.

Have you thought

about working at Dai Zhong

after you go back?

You have work experience and life skills.

You'll be one of the most sought-after talent.

Forget about it.

You fight with pigeons over food.

I don't expect you to find me a job.

Hey.

The taste isn't too bad. I didn't eat anything on my way here.

I'm starving. I need to eat.

Eat more. I bought it for you and the pigeons.

You don't seem keen to work for Dai Zhong.

Huh?

Okay.

I rest my case. How about this?

I’ll help send out your resume and find a more suitable company for you.

Then I’ll thank Mr. Zhu in advance.

Save it.

That being said,

you've been away for so many years and you've changed a lot.

What if you can’t adjust after you're back?

I’ve been away for seven years.

There are some things...

I just feel

I should be braver and try harder

to get back my old self.

Fine.

As we all know, Yang Ying, the CEO's

previous assistant, went to the UK for a new position.

I want to confirm the candidates for the next Assistant to the CEO.

After several rounds of selection,

and based on recommendations from management,

we have narrowed our search down to three candidates.

Du Xintong has been with the company for over four years.

She’s the senior manager in the Administration Department.

She’s a senior employee with a lot of experience.

She’s smart and sophisticated.

Duan Yan is calm and low-key.

She’s the opposite of Du Xintong's carefree and outgoing personality.

But she’s a little inflexible.

The last candidate

is Wen Nuan from the Sales Department.

She graduated from the business school of the University of Cambridge

and has been with the company for only three months.

She’s the dark horse among the candidates.

She’s inexperienced. Even if she has outstanding business skills,

I fear it would be hard to get the other employees on board.

Selecting the right person has always been our policy.

We believe capabilities take priority over experience.

Okay. We've got the general idea of these three candidates.

Arrange an interview this afternoon and select the final candidate.

Okay, I'm on it.

Director.

How have you prepared for this position?

Wen Nuan.

I have a deep understanding

of your qualifications

and your work experience overseas.

I'd like to ask, have you any interest in the position of Assistant to the CEO?

Assistant to the CEO?

Yes.

What are your thoughts?

I am surprised.

Assistant to the CEO.

The salary and the responsibilities

are on the same level as senior managers.

Are you surprised you got this opportunity?

I’m confident that I can do the job,

but I don't know

if I am suitable for this position.

You can be direct with me.

My boyfriend works at Dai Zhong.

Dai Zhong?

Can you tell me what he does in Dai Zhong?

He’s the General Manager.

Zhu Linlu?

Okay, I’ve got it. You may get back to work.

We'll have a decision by tomorrow.

Okay.

Dan Ran, allow me.

If you do everything by yourself, how are we supposed to grow and learn?

What’s the matter, Miss Du?

Is your kid going to primary school soon?

Shanghai International Studies University Jing'An Foreign Language Primary School?

I have a friend who works at the Educational Institution.

The kids she's tutored have all made it to that school.

I've prepared a set of interview and test questions.

I've emailed them to you.

Really?

Thanks, Miss Du.

-You’re welcome. Dan Ran. -Yes?

When will we know about the CEO's Assistant position?

Are you interested in the position of Assistant to the CEO?

Why did I say I was Linlu's girlfriend?

-What was I thinking? -Nuan, phone call.

I’m coming.

Wait a moment.

Who's that?

Auntie Li.

-Hello, Auntie Li. -Nuan.

I'm just calling to see how you are.

Today Shallow Cosmos’s Human Resources Department

asked me to interview for the position of Assistant to the CEO.

But...

My boyfriend works at Dai Zhong.

Dai Zhong?

He’s the General Manager of Dai Zhong.

Zhu Linlu?

Don't be nervous.

It took you seven years to take this step.

You are very brave.

Take it easy.

Follow your heart and take baby steps.

You will find everything will be better.

Auntie Li, don't worry.

I won't give up easily.

-Keep it up. -Okay.

Bye-bye.

Nuan.

-Finished your call? -Yes.

Luckily, Auntie Li took care of you when you were overseas.

Otherwise, I'd have been worried about leaving you there all alone.

Sis, it has been seven years.

I'm used to being alone.

I am not a good older sister.

What are you talking about?

But from now on,

no matter where you go, I’ll always be with you.

Nuan.

Thank you for coming back.

I am glad that you came back.

Yeah.

Me too.

I have something for you. Come.

-It’s so pretty. -Do you like it?

I saw it when I passed by a shop. I think it suits you.

You only just came back. You need money. Don't waste it on me.

I have enough money. Let me put it on you.

Give me your hand.

It must have hurt a lot back then.

It was so long ago. I've forgotten about it.

Why don't I remember anything?

That means it is not important.

Besides, you were in the UK. How would you know?

How could it be not important if your injury was so serious?

I got drunk after a breakup.

I broke the wine glass and accidentally cut myself.

It left a scar.

How many times do you want me to rehash this embarrassing incident?

What's happening, Nuan?

What's happening, Sis?

Are you sure I was in the UK when it happened?

Yes, Linlu sent me to the hospital because you weren't here.

You can call him and check.

I forgot my soup. I'll go have a look.

Nuan.

Thank you for the gift. I like it.

What just happened to me?

Zhan Nanxian.

Who do you think you are? I don't like how arrogant you are,

making arrangements for me every day.

From now on,

I hope

you will disappear from my world.

Don't leave.

-Don't leave. -Nanxian.

Little turtle,

will you...

still call me tonight?

Hey.

Did you bully the newcomer?

You've been back for so many days.

Do you want to keep hiding in your shell...

and stay there forever?

Zhan Nanxian,

you’ll get Wen Nuan back.

Xintong, you look great. Do you have any good news?

Don't I look good every day?

I heard the Human Resources Department had a long meeting yesterday.

Ms. Chi and Dan Ran have been waiting for confirmation from Mr. Zhan.

I'm sure the ultimate winner will definitely be Xintong.

Of course.

-Let’s get back to work. -Okay.

-They've made a decision. -They've made a decision.

-Who is it? -Who is it?

LETTER OF INTENT

Why her?

WEN NUAN HIRED AS CEO ASSISTANT

Wen Nuan?

What?

Why Wen Nuan?

Did the Human Resources Department make a mistake?

GENERAL MANAGER'S OFFICE HIRES WEN NUAN AS CEO ASSISTANT

CHI BIKA

Hello?

Wen Nuan, I’m calling on the company's behalf to notify you

that you've been chosen for the position of Assistant to the CEO.

Starting today, you will work on the 66th floor.

Ding Xiaodai from the CEO’s office will give you further instructions.

Okay, thank you.

Follow your heart and take baby steps.

You will find everything will be better.

Wen Nuan, you can do it.

You just returned from the UK and you're meeting with a client

without recovering from jet lag?

No wonder Guan Ti always says you are...

-An abnormal workaholic. -So you know?

You should spend more time with Yi Xin.

When did you last see each other?

I had a meal with her before I went to the UK.

She should be filming a new drama right now.

Really? I know her schedule better than you.

Look what the news said.

Yi Xin’s drama starts filming. And these are your photos.

Mr. Zhan's and Yi Xin’s seven-year relationship.

Let me tell you something.

When I meet the clients, I'll be asked about your wedding.

-The world is crazy, isn’t it? -No, I think you are crazier.

You have become so interested in gossip.

That’s the craziest thing, you know?

I am not. I'm a big fan, okay?

Come and let me see what kind of fan you are.

But to be honest, Nanxian, sometimes I feel

you are not related to this world in any way.

I mean it.

Wow.

-What happened? -The decision is up on the intranet.

Wen Nuan from Sales. She's only been here for three months.

I'm sure the entire company is curious about who Wen Nuan is.

Have any insider info?

It’s just an assistant. What is there to be curious about?

Why not? I am curious myself.

I heard from Ms. Chi that Wen Nuan is Zhu Linlu’s girlfriend.

Why did you choose her to be your assistant?

Time will tell.

I don't care, anyway.

Nuan, for the last seven years,

you've been the only one in my heart.

Wen Nuan, don't be afraid.

You can't be afraid anymore.

It took you seven years

to make it here.

Hello, I am Wen Nuan, the CEO's new assistant.

Miss Wen, welcome to the 66th floor.

I am Ding Xiaodai, your assistant.

You will be of great help to me.

Of course. Wen Nuan, that’s your seat.

Okay.

Is Mr. Zhan’s office upstairs?

Is he there? I would like to say hi.

Mr. Zhan’s office is upstairs.

But Mr. Zhan is away with Mr. Gao to meet an important client.

They might not be here today.

Wen Nuan, do you know the meaning of these numbers on the wall?

In 2008,

Mr. Zhan developed the first internet product.

In 2011, Shallow Cosmos was founded.

In 2014, Shallow Cosmos was listed.

1399...

is the closing price the day Shallow Cosmos was listed.

And also our anniversary.

Wen Nuan,

you are so prepared. You have a thorough understanding of our company.

There are many things that I don't know. I'll have to rely on you for that.

Okay, Wen Nuan, I’ll get you situated.

Let's go.

DAI ZHONG TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Sorry I’m late.

Linlu.

Why are you having a shareholder meeting this early in the morning,

and then making us all wait for you?

Isn't that a little much?

Uncle is right. Uncle, do you know

what people are saying about our company?

"Dai Zhong is a useless original equipment manufacturer."

Hey…

Mr. Zhu,

I think you’re just upset about the acquisition of Alpha.

You can lay your cards on the table.

Don't point fingers, okay?

Our R&D Department is very weak

and satisfied with being an original equipment manufacturer.

-You'll be doomed, sooner or later. -You…

Acquiring Alpha can make up for our shortcomings.

And the board reached a consensus on this project a year ago,

but no action has been taken.

Because it's such a large company,

it takes months for the General Manager to claim an invoice.

This means our finance system has a problem.

If you think Alpha project is important,

blaming the Finance Department doesn't help the situation.

Let's work together as a team and try our best.

Okay. Based on your insistence,

I've decided that I will raise funds for the Alpha project.

The Finance Department will be off the hook.

-This… -This is…

Nanxian, these important clients we're meeting today

are very useful for our bid on Alpha.

As far as I know,

more than ten companies are interested in the acquisition.

Aren’t we prepared?

-Are you worried that we will lose? -I have confidence.

But I think our R&D team is very strong.

Why are we acquiring such a similar company?

Besides, Dai Zhong has been preparing for a year.

They have more advantages in all areas.

Why did you choose to join the bid at this time?

Because…

Only bosses come to the office at this hour.

Hello, Mr. Zhan and Mr. Gao.

I am Wen Nuan.

Nanxian.

You really want Wen Nuan to be your assistant?

Rumor has it she is Zhu Linlu's girlfriend.

Gao Fang.

If someone pushed you down from this height,

what would you do?

I don't understand what you mean.

Would you refuse...

or just fly down?

You have been upset for a while.

Are you okay?

To meet like strangers,

and act like strangers.

Wen Nuan,

this is what you came back for?

-Mr. Pan. -I’m here.

-You're here. -Take a seat.

-Mr. Zhu, where’s your girlfriend? -Let's not talk about her.

-It’s on me tonight. -Okay…

Come on.

-Drink up. -Cheers.

What are you guys doing? Let’s get drunk.

-Okay. -Let’s go…

-Let’s go together… -Let’s go.

-Hurry. -Let’s go.

-What are you staring at? Let’s go. -I’m not going. You guys go ahead.

Wait…

Why are you back?

Why are you so well-behaved today?

I've always been well-behaved.

-I envy you, to be honest. -Why?

You are so talented,

but you chose to be a board member at Yi Zhong. You don't care about work.

All you care about is courting female celebrities, right?

Romeo, you're a love guru. I'm an admirer.

Wait a minute.

Don't say that.

Every time you praise me, you need my help with something.

-Am I right? -Yes, I want to borrow money.

-Really? -Yeah, right.

-I have no money. -Nonsense.

Think about this.

As it stands with the company,

the R&D Department is in my cousin's hands.

My uncle handles Finance.

As the General Manager, I have no authority.

I'm powerless.

To me, acquiring Alpha is very important.

It's my only opportunity to strike back.

But there are no funds, I need your help.

I'm asking for help. What are you looking at?

What? I also lack funds.

Nonsense.

-It's true. -I know how strong Yi Zhong is.

How about this?

If you help me with this,

next year Dai Zhong will be covering all budgeted profits

of Yi Zhong. What do you say?

Then you'll have my full support.

I keep thinking about how I always lose to you at chess.

Then I realized it's a trick within a trick.

You've been playing a tough game.

It's hard to beat you.

I have to ask you something.

-Go ahead. -You placed Wen Nuan

in your competitor’s company and let her work as Assistant to the CEO.

What kind of move is that?

Wen Nuan is Zhan Nanxian’s assistant?

Subtitle translation by Haixia Yang