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SAY NO TO PIRACY, SUPPORT ORIGINALS

It's the middle of the night.

Who are you talking to, some young hottie?

Smells like jealousy.

Come on, who is it?

Look.

It's Xu Chi. We were talking about All Buy.

You are way too good to Xu Chi.

Better than you are to me.

How about you make it up to me this weekend?

Come paragliding with me.

And I can teach you kayaking too.

You've got my schedule.

I'm traveling for work this week.

Traveling again?

I've told you before,

your foreign consulting firms are past their prime.

Consultant? Sounds fancy.

But honestly, they're not even as good as a project manager at my company.

How about this? I'll find you a high-paying,

easy job at my company.

Shen Jin,

this is the fourth time in two months you've disrespected my job.

They say three strikes, and you're out.

-You've gone too far. -How did I disrespect you?

I was being honest.

My career is my own choice, good or bad.

Keep your judgments to yourself.

And there are lines you just don't cross, you know?

You've crossed them way too many times.

I've put up with you long enough.

I'm busy with work,

but I've taken time off plenty of times to go out with you.

But you?

I told you I get seasick and I'm scared of heights.

You don't care at all! Before, you dragged me into the water.

Now paragliding.

Did you ever think about how I feel?

What did I say? You're just taking it out on me.

What, are you going through the change?

Yeah! I am going through the change!

Get out!

Out! Get out right now!

Where… Where am I supposed to go?

-Wait, Long… -Don't ever come back!

Why are you actually mad?

That's not what I meant.

Hey, where am I supposed to go right now?

I don't even have shoes.

Long.

What good is just giving me a pair of shoes?

It's so late. I don't have my phone. Where am I gonna go?

I don't care!

Go wherever you want!

Your wife kicked you out in the middle of the night?

-Girlfriend. -Why?

I just said she was going through the change, and she…

Wait, hold on.

Even if

you give me a bad rating for this, I still have to say it.

You are out of line.

It was just the heat of the moment.

Middle of the night. Brain's all foggy.

Still, there are things you just don't say.

If that were my wife, she'd already be talking divorce.

Sir. Turn around and go back.

No, you absolutely cannot go back now.

She's still furious.

Apologizing now just makes it worse.

Trust me.

Wait till tomorrow. Bring her something.

That's what shows you mean it.

By tomorrow, your girlfriend will have cooled down.

The second she sees you showing up with flowers and a diamond ring,

she'll definitely snap right out of it.

Flowers and a diamond ring?

We've always believed the best crisis PR is honesty and authenticity.

That's why we dared to invite everyone to see

our AI strategy in action the very next day after the incident.

What you're seeing now

is a live feed of our warehouse sorting operation.

Showing the whole logistics process like this that takes real courage.

As an internationally renowned consulting firm,

C&C worked closely with All Buy and introduced a comprehensive

AI advisory plan for their overseas operations.

We're also glad to learn

that All Buy has brought this plan into its domestic business departments too.

So you used this AI plan to push Mr. Liu to the brink?

He's in his forties.

He worked at All Buy for over a decade.

And he was let go just like that.

Some top-tier consulting firm you are.

Are you Consultant Ye?

Our team has never had a consultant surnamed Ye.

The project lead has always been me, Xu Chi.

So, did you ever go to Mr. Liu and apologize?

First, Mr. Liu is out of the ICU.

He's not in any danger.

And he'll recover soon.

Second,

we don't think there's any need for an apology.

That's pretty bold to say.

No apology?

That's just heartless.

Everyone, please calm down.

Before that, I'd like to ask you all something.

When you edit videos,

have you ever used smart editing, voice recognition, or auto captions?

Do you think those AI tools made you lose your jobs

or cut your income?

The same goes for All Buy's AI.

It was never meant to replace human jobs.

It's just a tool to boost efficiency.

Based on our projections, after All Buy adopts a full AI strategy,

logistics delivery speed will increase by 37%.

Quality inspection pass rates will go up by 21%.

That means East Sea swimming crabs

will reach your dinner table two hours earlier.

Everyone, take a look.

SUGAR LEVEL, FRESHNESS, RIPENESS

With an AI system like this, won't the fruit we get

from online shopping be more reliably good?

In the future,

All Buy branches worldwide will roll out this AI system.

But what does All Buy's rapid growth have to do with actual people?

Mr. Liu did lose his job.

I'd like to ask everyone another question.

Statistics show only 1% of people over 50 know how to use ride-hailing apps.

So what should we do?

Question whether ride-hailing should abandon them,

or help them learn this new skill?

Of course, we also need to reflect seriously.

Because during the company's upgrades, we didn't do well enough.

We weren't careful enough.

Our idea was to help employees upgrade with AI.

But communication broke down.

And Mr. Liu mistook it as an excuse to push him out.

That's how this tragedy happened.

But as you can see, our workflow

just has quality inspectors pull out the fresh goods

that fail the AI video pre-check for a re-check.

We never forced anyone to learn complicated computer operations.

As a local consulting firm, we've always believed

that only by doing our best to boost everyone's efficiency and wealth

can we keep every ordinary person from being left behind by the times.

Of course, not making a public apology doesn't mean we're not sad,

not reflecting, not taking responsibility,

or not doing everything we can to help.

So after discussing with All Buy, we've made the following decisions.

First, all of Mr. Liu's hospital and rehab costs will be covered

by the company.

And during his medical leave,

he'll get an extra 200 yuan a day in rehab allowance

until he returns to his job.

Second, we promise not to fire any frontline employee

over something like this for three years.

And we hope you'll all keep an eye on us.

Third, All Buy and C&C Consulting will jointly donate ten million to set up

the All-He Digital Adaptation Fund for Senior Employees,

to help workers over 40 adapt faster to the industry's AI shift.

Because we know that in a company,

people come first.

All Buy's most irreplaceable asset isn't our expensive AI equipment.

It's every single one of our employees.

That's nice.

I wonder if Richard will be happy with how this turned out.

Once this is over, I'll go explain it to him right away.

We'll make it clear to him.

Having you appear before the public as the project lead

was the whole team's decision.

For consultants, public trust is everything.

You took all the blame for Richard.

You're betting your entire career to protect him.

But emotionally, he's still going to be hurt.

So, did Mr. Liu's family get the donation?

Yes.

You donated 150,000.

Plus what everyone else donated, that's 209,700 in total.

All transferred.

I'll go see him in a few days.

See if there's anything else he needs.

The next focus is following up on how traditional media reacts.

-Okay. -Got it.

-Hello? -Ye.

That's great. Amazing, really.

When I saw the news yesterday,

I knew you had to be dealing with all this mess,

so I didn't wanna bother you.

Who would've thought?

Overnight, everything turned around.

I took three melatonin pills last night.

My brain still hasn't caught up.

What are you talking about? I don't get it.

I'm talking about All Buy. That was wise.

You did the right thing sending your little girlfriend out there.

She's articulate and pretty.

The craziest part is

she thought of using a livestream for crisis PR.

Right?

By the way, how come her title is project lead?

Weren't you the lead before?

Livestream?

Livestream. You didn't know?

The project lead has always been me, Xu Chi.

Exactly. The "All" in the All-He Digital Adaptation Fund

for Senior Employees

comes from All Buy, and "He" stands for C&C.

Consultant Xu Chi put together such a complete plan in no time.

C&C Consulting will take this as an opportunity.

BEAUTY AND BRAINS

THE MOST ASSERTIVE FUTURE PARTNER IN CONSULTING

ALL BUY PROJECT WORK GROUP CHAT

CAN'T SEND MESSAGES IN A GROUP YOU WERE REMOVED

Don't go online today.

And stay off the work group chats.

Wait for me to come back.

Xinzhi, trust me.

I'll do everything I can to help you.

If I do something you don't like,

don't be mad at me.

Everything I do is for our future.

You'll end up like me sooner or later.

You are my payback.

And she is your payback down the road.

Because she is colder than you and way more ruthless.

One day, she'll kick you to the curb and take your place completely.

YE THE LEGEND

Didn't reply to my WeChat. Won't pick up my calls either.

-He took melatonin yesterday. -The number

-He's probably still asleep. -you have dialed

is powered off. Sorry.

MARRY ME

So romantic!

Hi. Can you wrap this up for me?

Sorry. Our Ecuadorian roses were just all ordered by a gentleman.

Really, this gentleman right here.

We're wrapping them now.

Mr. Shen?

You're Bu Tianna's boyfriend, Zhao Heng, right?

-Yeah, yeah. -Hello.

-Hello. -Mr. Shen.

-Back from the trip? -Yeah.

Getting flowers for Bu Tianna?

Let me tell you, that girl only likes the expensive ones.

Alright then. I'll let you have nine. Enough?

-Thanks! -No problem.

So shiny.

Hey, you're not proposing to Lin, are you?

3.334 carats.

Means three lifetimes of love.

I actually wanted to get a 13.14-carat one,

but I went to the store in a hurry.

They didn't have it in stock.

Hurry?

It's not even a special day.

Why did you suddenly think of proposing to Lin?

I…

I guess I'm going through the change a bit early.

I had a big fight with Lin yesterday.

I want to apologize to her.

Don't you have to buy flowers to apologize to a girl?

Are you hoping to use this proposal to apologize to her?

Yeah.

From what I know about Lin, with her personality,

if you pull something like that in public,

you two are basically done.

Because you're not proposing. You're forcing her to say yes.

Especially using this one-sided gesture to cover up your problems.

To me, that's just emotional blackmail.

Plus, a total cop-out.

Xinzhi, I'm back.

Are you awake?

Du. Do you know where Xinzhi is?

I'm worried something happened to him.

Chi, by the time you see this video…

I might already be gone.

Don't worry.

I'm not mad that you removed me from the work group chat.

I get it.

You were doing everything you could to protect me.

You saw that moment of weakness in me,

so you stood in front of me with everything you had.

Our team has never had a consultant surnamed Ye.

The project lead has always been me, Xu Chi.

But today,

when I saw all those reports blowing up online,

I had these really mixed, subtle feelings.

When I lost it, you came up with a better plan.

You've become an outstanding consultant.

Maybe even better than me.

To be frank, I'm happy for you,

but I also feel a little uneasy.

I asked Mr. Kai for a long leave.

Chi.

Give me some time.

I need to figure out

if I'm still cut out to be a consultant.

And think about

how we should be with each other going forward.

Maybe one day,

I'll find the answer.

Do you have to collect all of these?

The world is made of 108 elements.

When I was a kid, I was naive.

I thought if I collected them all, I'd have the whole world.

Later, I learned some elements are dangerous.

I'd never be able to collect them all in my lifetime.

Can I

share my world with you now?

They all abandoned me.

You're back.

I already told you not to come again.

-Well… -Just leave.

-No, let me explain… -Wait.

What happened to your neck?

It's blood.

I made you an old hen soup.

I came to apologize.

I picked this old hen myself at my friend's farm.

It's over three years old.

My friend said it laid over a thousand eggs.

Wait, what is this game you're playing?

Trying to make an example of the chicken?

That… That's not what I meant.

I… I'm not warning you.

I mean, if anything, I should be warned.

No, that's not the point.

The point is I made this hen soup myself for you.

I put in a lot of dates, goji berries, and two really big ginseng roots.

-It's good for-- -Stop your nonsense.

Just… Just go. Leave.

-No, let me expla-- -Just go!

I… I… I really came to…

No, just let me explain.

Go!

What's this?

-Nothing. -What are you trying to do?

I'm not trying to do anything.

-Shen Jin. -Here!

-Leave. -Got it.

You won't even take the soup.

Guess I'll have to try the last resort.

3.334 carats. Means three lifetimes of love.

That's how they do it in dramas. If you don't mind, just take it.

You won't drink the soup? And you won't take the ring?

You have to pick one.

-Take the ring. -Take the ring.

Get up now.

Get in here.

Get in.

So embarrassing.

How can I ever show my face again?

Hey, forget about showing your face for a second.

You still haven't made your choice.

Why are you on your knees again?

-Get up… -Just hear me out first!

-That's not helpful. -Let me finish.

I really thought about everything I did wrong.

I need to tell you now.

First, I run my mouth.

I shouldn't have been putting down your job all the time.

Second,

I shouldn't have dragged you to activities you're not into.

But I just wanted to help you unwind.

Third,

I shouldn't have disrespected your job.

I shouldn't have told you to quit.

But I really was thinking about your health.

Yeah. None of this matters now.

It's all my fault. I…

And I shouldn't have

made you feel like I had no plan for our future.

The truth is, I do have a plan.

But you just got divorced.

I'm afraid you have baggage when it comes to family life.

I've actually thought through everything for our future!

Never mind. I don't even know why I'm telling you all this now.

I actually came here today to make you…

Just… Just pick one.

I'm begging you.

Adults don't make choices.

Can't I just pick both?

No! You can only pick one--

You're picking both?

Can you make it three?

What do you mean?

Don't forget about me.

LUSHUI LAKE DIGITAL ECONOMY ANNUAL CONFERENCE

This is on me. I let him down.

I knew all he wanted was to apologize to Mr. Liu.

But the second Mr. Kai said another partner would replace him,

I wavered.

Because my biggest fear

is being replaced.

All I thought about

was solving the All Buy mess in the safest way.

But I never looked at it from his side.

So,

whether as his assistant, his subordinate,

or his fiancée,

I am a total traitor.

So when he walked away disappointed, I…

I've got nothing to say.

I don't even feel like I have the right to go after him.

It's not that serious.

In the video, he just said he needed to clear his head.

He'll be back soon.

He won't come back for me.

That video…

He only gave me an out because he was worried

about me and wanted to comfort me.

Du later told me

Xinzhi's dad used to be a quality inspector too.

After getting laid off in the 1990s, he borrowed money to do business.

Then,

he jumped off a rooftop in front of Xinzhi.

So Xinzhi's scared of heights.

Even so,

he'd always stand up there with me just because I loved

the view from the rooftop.

But I never once thought about what was behind his fear.

Okay.

Look at it this way, Xu.

You got promoted. You've got your own team.

And the project's about to deliver.

Isn't that great?

Yeah. It's great.

In a few years, you'll make partner.

Look at me.

I don't even know how long I'll be stuck as director on this new project.

Don't stress.

Did you know?

Her dad's actually teaching her how to run the company now.

In two years,

she'll be running the new energy subsidiary on her own.

So your problems are all solved.

The biggest problem now is me.

I want to get into real business.

Master Xu, you know everyone.

Help me get a referral, please.

Sure. I'll refer you right now.

Ms. Bu,

what do you think of this guy?

Ms. Bu, what do you think of me?

What do you want?

I wouldn't dare want anything.

I'm fine.

It's okay.

NO. 92, YONG'AN ROAD

Leaving?

Hua, you're heading out? Take care.

Done.

Done. Just 15 minutes.

-You gotta be out by then. -Great.

I couldn't get the place for you,

but I had to make good on that big bonus you gave me.

I heard from the city

that after reinforcing the houses affected by the collapse,

they're letting one person per household go in during designated times

to grab essentials, so I signed you up for it.

Thank you so much.

I'll head in now.

-Hello. -Hi.

Okay. It's pretty dangerous in there.

Quick in, quick out.

Then let's buy this place.

I don't have that kind of money.

You've got me.

Give me a chance to do what a boyfriend should do.

Alright?

Ms. Xu. Time to go.

The staff outside are rushing us.

Okay.

Wait, Ms. Xu.

How about you take this?

Just as a keepsake.

If this place really gets torn down next week,

there'll be nothing left.

Take a few photos.

Hurry down.

I used to think this apartment was worth giving everything for.

But only now do I finally get it.

I don't get anything at all.

Xiaoyezi?

It's really you!

Ikkyu-san?

What are you doing in Iraq?

I even consulted you before.

You forgot? The Belt and Road.

The refinery I'm in charge of building is 200 kilometers that way.

I'm on leave today.

So I brought some colleagues out to look around.

What about you? Here on business?

I've got nothing going on lately.

Just taking a break.

A break?

You're skipping the Blue Hole you've always wanted to see

and coming to this godforsaken desert?

You look exactly like you did

back when you found out your ex-wife was dead set on emigrating.

Heartbroken again?

I'm really fine.

Just out here clearing my head.

Liar.

Didn't you used to brag to me on WeChat about your girlfriend?

And now you're out here alone?

I remember she said

the Tower of Babel was the place she wanted to go most.

So I came to see

what's so magical about this place that it drew her in.

Got your answer?

No.

But after some time alone,

I think maybe my decision to leave was a bit impulsive.

Honestly,

I still haven't figured it out.

Regret it?

No.

But I think you do.

You used to smile a lot.

But since you saw me just now, you've barely smiled.

When I first got here, I read a travel guide.

It told a story.

It said in ancient times,

people wanted to build a tower reaching for the heavens.

But they didn't get God's permission first.

So God got angry and cast a spell, so everyone spoke different languages.

That way, they couldn't communicate.

And of course, the tower never got built.

Xiaoyezi.

What I mean is,

if you and she have problems, why can't you just talk it out?

Aren't you speaking the same language?

While I'm away this week, I'm leaving the mentoring to you.

See if you can spot a few with real potential.

Hello?

You just sent a WeChat message and took off without even calling.

You've never even been outside Asia, and you're going straight to the Blue…?

-Blue Hole. -Blue… Blue Hole.

I finally got some time off.

And I booked a local tour. It's not that scary.

Chi, how about this? Let me recommend another place.

The Maldives! Way less jet lag.

But I only want to go to the Blue Hole in Dahab.

I want to see how beautiful it is, so that he can't stop thinking about it.

Okay, okay. Your flight's delayed anyway.

Just wait for me at the café by Exit 12 on the arrivals level.

Zhao Heng and I will be right there.

We'll talk when we meet up. Alright?

EXPLORE DAHAB'S BLUE MIRACLE DIVE INTO THE DEEP BLUE

-Sorry. -Sorry.

YOU ARE IRREPLACEABLE