Original subtitles

(Adapted from Chun Feng Yi Du's "Accidentally Picked Up a CEO")

(Episode 13)

We also happened to be looking for a camping site.

Why don't we go together?

There are a lot of them.

Do you like it?

Why is my brother's car here?

He's asleep.

Why are you here?

An Xin.

So that's the guy that you said...

who's super good-looking?

That guy?

Guys like you can't even be called that.

How can you...

address men like An Sheng...

as such?

He's not that handsome.

He has a stubble beard.

Not as good as me...

I'm just kidding.

I'm just kidding.

What are you doing here?

How is it any of your concerns?

Why are you here?

A single man is guarding at my girlfriend's house.

How does it not concern me?

And...

this is my house.

I came to check on my house.

An Sheng, what are you doing here?

I...

He came to pick me up.

Sorry.

Something came up at home.

So I asked my brother to pick me up.

Have fun.

See you next time.

I'm leaving.

Let's go.

An Sheng.

Did you really wait for An Xin all night at her place?

No.

If not,

how does a clean freak like you...

not shave?

I lost my razor.

What's wrong?

You're a terrible liar.

Why are you so silly?

You stayed there all night...

for An Xin.

I don't want to talk about it.

An Sheng.

We're not like how we were back when we were kids.

An Xin is an adult now.

She doesn't need you to be protecting her all the time.

Don't you think you being too nice to her...

have gone a little too far?

It's nothing like how a brother would treat a sister.

It's like...

How is it not?

Am I not good to you?

Not even close.

Go home and shave.

Don't let Mom see it.

Okay.

As a rookie,

you have achieved such good results.

Is this something you expected?

Not at all.

Actually, what I have...

is just my passion for manga.

Then I think to myself,

I will draw another kind of world and share it with my readers.

I'm actually really flattered...

to get so much attention and likes.

You're now being dubbed...

the future of national comics.

Readers expect a lot more from you now than before.

Would you find it stressful?

It's indeed a lot less freedom...

as compared to the time when I worked on the comics...

alone at the studio.

There's pressure.

But it's more to not want...

to let down readers who like my work.

I'll try to turn stress into motivation...

as much as I can.

Okay.

This concludes our interview for today.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

I look forward to a perfect ending...

for "Accidentally Picked Up a King".

- I'll keep following your updates. - Thank you.

Keep it up.

Take care.

It's late. I'll get going.

It's not every day that you come home.

Stay for a few more days.

Look, you've lost weight.

That's not true.

I've put on 1.5kg.

Nonsense.

I know it perfectly well...

if you have lost or gained weight.

No way.

You finding a girlfriend...

has to be put on the agenda.

That's right.

I've never seen you bringing anyone home.

Mom.

Don't worry about it.

How can I not?

Look at your sister.

She's pretty close with that Ling Sheng, right?

No, Mom.

There's nothing going on between me and him.

He's like a little brother to me.

You're still making excuses.

Little brother, you said?

He's totally into you.

You still won't admit it.

Right.

An Xin is pretty close to Ling Yue.

You're the only one...

who isn't seeing anyone.

Do you have any friends...

where you can take things to the next level?

Your dad and I went from friends to husband and wife.

Mom,

I'm not interested in any girls right now.

Are you not interested in any girls?

Don't tell me you are...

No.

What are you thinking about?

Why won't you get a girlfriend then?

I've never seen you close to any girls besides An Xin.

It's not like you can date her.

Mom.

He just got back from abroad.

He needs to get used to the life here.

Besides, girls here and abroad are different.

I know you're anxious to have grandchildren.

But give him some time.

Xin Er is right.

I don't care.

About your brother finding a girlfriend,

I can't let him drag on anymore.

I'm looking forward to being a grandma.

I had my nails done with Mrs. Chen the other day.

Just like you, her daughter just came back from studying abroad.

She's very pretty.

I have a photo of her on my phone.

Do you want to take a look?

It's okay, Mom.

Let's not push this, okay?

I don't care.

Take time to meet her.

Hello?

You You.

I arranged a blind date for you.

You have to go this time.

I don't want to go.

If you don't go, we'll sever our ties.

Mom!

Move.

Ever since my mom thought that I broke up with Xiao Ba,

she has been calling me.

An Xin.

Can you do me a favor?

The one seated there in the grey top.

That's him.

You You, I think he looks okay from his back.

How about giving it a try?

What can you tell about a man from his back?

Besides, times have changed.

No one practices arranged marriages by parents.

I'm telling you. I can't give in.

They have it arranged for you now, haven't they?

Otherwise, you wouldn't ask for our help.

Look.

Let's stick to the plan.

As soon as I walk over...

and sit down,

walk up to us after I pick up the glass.

- Copy that. - Okay.

Don't worry, You You.

We'll make sure that he finds this very day...

super exciting.

Hey, buddy. I'm here!

You You?

It's you.

Are you Mrs. Chen's daughter?

You're the young and talented guy that my mom talked about?

Here comes my spring.

I love blind dates.

I'm glad it's you.

Otherwise, I wouldn't know what to do.

Since we're already here,

let's just go through the blind date process.

What do you usually like to do?

Taking photos, traveling, and cooking.

I love taking photos too.

Look. I used to take artistic photos of Mike.

Water. Hurry. Go now.

Xu You You!

I thought you were going on a business trip today.

You have a date with another man behind my back.

What do you take me for? A cuckold?

You must give me an explanation today.

It's not like that.

Here comes my turn.

No.

If you don't give me an explanation,

- I'm not going anywhere today. - Sir.

Put that spoon down.

- Let's talk nicely. - Who are you calling "sir"?

Sit down. I'll deal with you later.

Xu You You.

How could you do this to me?

An Xin?

An Sheng?

Don't you understand code words?

Wait.

Didn't you say we should walk over...

when you picked up the glass?

I hinted at you so many times.

No.

Besides, didn't you just see him the other day?

I thought you were giving me encouragement...

and complimenting me for my acting skills.

Also, he looks different now from before.

I see.

This is great.

I was wondering how I should tell my parents about it.

Since it's You You,

it's not a problem then.

Since we both didn't want to go on a blind date,

we could just make up an excuse and bluff our way out.

I can't just let such a good opportunity...

slip through.

My best buddy. You have to do something.

Speaking of which,

you and You You are brought together by fate.

You actually ran into each other even through a blind date.

Right?

Indeed, it's a coincidence.

An Sheng.

You You is our female guest of excellent quality.

Right? Why don't...

Don't stick your nose where it doesn't belong.

He must be shy.

Be tactful. Use a flanking maneuver.

Roger that. Over.

I just recalled.

You're being forced to marry by your parents.

If things blow over,

you can't escape from your parents' clutches.

Right, You You?

Come to think of it,

why don't you both work together...

and realize marital liberalization?

How do we do that?

Pretending to be a couple.

I don't think that's good for You You.

It's great.

No.

What I'm saying is that if you help me,

my parents won't give me a hard time.

Well...

What do you think?

It's great.

Okay.

(You're the one.)

You're the one.

(Mom)

Hello?

Yes, Mom.

I'm with You You.

From the moment I laid eyes on You You,

I could feel...

love.

Yes. Don't worry, Mom.

Okay, I'll talk to you when I get home.

Okay, I'll talk to you later.

Perfect. Thank you.

Let me post something that only my mom can see.

Post something that parents would love.

For example,

an expression like this.

A smile or something.

Roses?

That will do.

Hurry.

An Sheng, I just recalled.

I have something to discuss with Zhao Lei.

Could you help to send You You home?

What is it?

Didn't you have a proposal to discuss?

Right, a proposal.

You two can go ahead.

An Xin, you've lost weight again.

Are you not eating well?

I'm eating well.

Eating isn't a problem...

for a takeaway girl like me.

Go on. Hurry.

You can't keep having takeaway food.

An Sheng, stop nagging.

Worry about yourself instead.

Go on.

Are you...

that eager to set me up with You You?

Exactly.

During those dark windy nights, I would think to myself,

"My perfect brother is still single now."

And that pains me.

Come on. Go now.

- Okay. - Go. Hurry.

Bye.

Good luck.

I'm scared.

What's there to be afraid of?

Isn't that Xi Bei Wang Chang An?

It really is.

We get to see her in person! My goodness!

- Xi Bei Wang Chang An! - Xi Bei Wang Chang An!

Can I get your autograph?

I love your comics.

Me too.

Sure.

Chang An, could you add more chapters?

I can't have enough of it.

That's right.

Make sure it's not a bad ending.

What are you talking about? How is that possible?

In just three months after the technology was launched,

our earnings from Cainiao Post...

went as high as up to four points.

Cainiao Post will continue...

to introduce the most cutting-edge technology...

to enhance customer's experience.

You turned Cainiao Post...

to something successful from scratch.

Xin Er.

It's all thanks to you.

That's because you have a great vision.

And thanks to the technology that New Way brought in...

and its combination with Cainiao's original ecological technology,

we have received positive feedback from our users.

The number of users is now rising sharply.

Having said that,

Ling Yue is quite something.

Chairman.

Isn't our company planning to develop payment software?

Why don't we share the resources from Xin Er's project?

Xin Er.

Let me just ask you one thing.

Is the technology's database in your hands?

It's in the hands of New Way.

It's such a precious resource.

I'm afraid he won't give it up easily.

Resources are precious.

But not as precious as my daughter.

I have great confidence of Xin Er's place in his heart.

Call him.

Tell him.

He can set the conditions.

Dad, that's...

Why are you feeling shy?

I'll do it.

Hello?

Mr. Ling, this is Xin Er.

Gushi Group would like to discuss...

about the sharing and cooperation...

of face recognition technology with New Way.

This is not part of our cooperation.

Dad.

This may not be the best time.

Ling Yue.

I'm Mr. Gu.

Listen up.

What Xin Er said just now...

is my idea.

Our families have been working together amicably...

in the business world.

We should help each other out.

How about this?

Share your resources with us.

Whatever your condition is,

we can work something out.

What do you think?

I'm sorry, Mr. Gu.

Client information cannot be measured...

with any other conditions.

I have things to take care of.

That's all for now. Bye.

This guy is so disrespectful.

Dad.

I'll talk to him again.

Don't bother.

He doesn't know what's good for him.

He'll come begging me one day.

Get our IT guys to tighten up security.

Got it.

Chang An, could you add more chapters?

- I can't have enough of it. - That's right.

Make sure it's not a bad ending.

What are you talking about? How is that possible?

You're now being dubbed the future of national comics.

Readers expect a lot more from you now than before.

Would you find it stressful?

What's the matter, Chief Editor?

Do you still have no ideas?

I really don't know...

what choice she should make.

It's okay. Take your time.

Right.

You should have received the script fees...

in your bank account.

Check it out.

"Ten million yuan"?

My goodness.

I have never made so much money in my life.

You can give me if you think it's too much.

Thank you, sir.

How is it going, Chief Editor?

I feel like I'm stuck.

How is that possible? Let me see.

I'm telling you. That's because you're too hungry.

Have some fruit first.

You're so sweet.

Look.

An Sheng sent this to my place.

This isn't fruit.

It's a show-off.

My parents said...

that he and I are meant to be...

and that we look like a married couple.

He already met your parents?

That was fast.

Strike while the iron is hot.

Why do you keep looking at me?

I know I look good.

An Sheng...

has thick eyebrows and a high nose bridge.

Good facial features.

As for you,

you have a myopia of over 400 degrees.

Big but listless eyes.

You do look alike.

If you think so.

Hey, what do you mean?

Enough said for now. It's better to save my life.

Explain yourself!

- I'll stop. - Say it!

- No. - No, get things straight.

- Well, you asked for it. - Say it.

Abstract.

It's too abstract.

There's no better word in "Xinhua Dictionary"...

to describe it.

Zhao Lei, you...

I'll stop.

You made me say it.

No, I was wrong.

I love Chang An.

The chapter seems to be lacking substantial plot.

Is Chang An too busy with interviews...

that she has no time to come up with new chapters?

I think Chang An did a good job.

It's so tiring to come up with new chapters every day.

Can you guys be more considerate?

What were you looking at?

It's nothing.

I bet you were looking at something embarrassing.

What?

Well, we're adults.

I get it.

What do you get?

There's no need to state the obvious.

I don't need that.

Is that so?

I know.

You should know what I'm capable of.

It has been too long.

You must have forgotten.

Do you need help to jog your memory?

It's broad daylight.

Don't say such embarrassing things.

So...

don't talk dirty during the day.

Right.

Send me your Alipay account.

Why?

I still owe you 82,000 yuan.

I can pay you back now.

Well, how should I put it?

I'm now considered...

a tiny upstart.

So I can afford to pay you back.

It's nothing urgent.

It's not like you're going anywhere.

That won't do.

I need to put an end to serfdom.

You're not a serf.

I can't keep owing you money though.

If possible,

I hope you owe me forever

Why did you bring me here?

To go on a date.

A date.

Such a hardcore place...

isn't suitable for me.

Come on.

You'll see.

This is where I started New Way.

Back then, people took a dim view of New Way.

In order to improve efficiency and RnD technology,

for a long time,

I worked tirelessly and stayed here.

But still, I failed.

Did you?

Because I overestimated the market demand.

So none of our products were sold.

So our company had to absorb the losses.

But still, you made it.

Otherwise, New Way wouldn't have existed.

Have you ever thought of this?

If things went smooth sailing back then,

I would definitely be complacent thinking I was exceptionally gifted.

The New Way we see today wouldn't have existed.

Every failure...

gives birth to the seeds of success.

There is no right or wrong in every step you take.

As long as it's from the heart,

all those setbacks...

will turn out to be precious in the future.

I won't give up.

Mr. Ling, it's the IT Department.

Mr. Ling, we learned from our past mistakes...

and implemented multiple encryptions...

on the face recognition system.

If you think you're right,

speak louder.

Speak up.

Yes, Mr. Ling.

The flaws reported on the Internet don't exist.

We did as you said...

and added multi-encryption on the face recognition system.

Here is the detailed quality inspection report we made.

Should we publish our quality inspection results online?

Otherwise, if this goes on,

I'm afraid it'll have an impact...

on the upcoming anniversary celebration countdown.

Release a statement.

Carry out other PR methods simultaneously.

Mediate with the management and carry out on-site monitoring.

Yes.

Is there anything from Cainiao Post?

No.

I think...

this has something to do with Gushi Group.

Cut off all information interfaces with Gushi Group at once.

Yes.

Mr. Ling.

Something happened in the US.

Tell me.

A few major brands have signed a letter of intent...

for our anniversary celebration countdown.

But they changed their minds...

and refused to invest in New Way.

What's going on?

Why would this happen?

There was no information leak.

Who reported this?

Also,

Gushi Group suddenly decided...

to hold a virtual ceremony.

I heard they've made contact with the US.

Before we even got to the bottom of things,

this old cunning man has let the cat out of the bag.

Hello.

Hello. One cream puff, please.

Okay.

(New Way, A Strong Opening)

(Flaws in Joint Tech Development Between Cainiao Post and New Way)

What is going on with New Way?

Immediately issue a statement to deny it.

Ms. Gu.

The chairman told us not to respond to the matter.

Okay. Got it.

What should we do now?

Let's do as he says then.

Yes.

Nice shot.

How's that thing with Ling Yue going?

Ling Yue has suffered some setbacks...

in Gu Yuan Chao's hands.

I'm afraid he can't make a comeback from that.

Who are you to call him Ling Yue?

Mr. Ling Fang.

Isn't Mr. Ling Yue's downfall...

something that you want?

Right now,

we'll profit from their war...

and watch them in the dog-eat-dog competition.

Turn around.

Turn around?

Is something there?

Who are you calling a dog?

If he's a dog, what does that make me?

If he's a dog, what does that make me?

Mr. Ling Fang, you've misunderstood.

That's not what I meant.

- No. - Are you still trying to explain?

Hear me out.

If he's a dog, what does that make me?

(Current Hot Topics)

Make sure things go well over there in the US.

Let's not put the publicity stunt...

that Ling Yue gave us to waste.

But our event must go live as scheduled.

Yes, don't worry.

We're willing to invest...

to pay the penalty for breach of contract.

No other company...

can give them such a good offer.

Come in.

Chairman, I'll get going.

Dad.

The blow against New Way...

has quite a huge impact on Cainiao Post.

Should we clarify that there's no problem with Cainiao...

and think of other ways?

Xin Er.

I'm sorry you had to go through this.

I know.

Cainiao Post has great efficiency...

and is outstanding in every aspect.

This time, you're dragged into this mess.

But it's just a false front.

If you want to be a good manager of an enterprise,

you need to see the big picture...

and keep taking risks.

Think about it.

New Way isn't just a company...

that Ling Tian values the most.

It's the key to future development...

of the entire Lingshi Group.

If we sacrifice a small Cainiao Post to bring it down,

don't you think it's worth it?

Dad.

Say no more.

I know you're here to plead for him.

I'm not here to plead for him.

I'm here to talk business.

What business?

Haven't you always wanted to take over New Way?

Instead of taking it down and hurt ourselves in the process,

why not rethink a strategy?

Keep going.

The best way...

is to have a marriage alliance with the Ling family.

That punk refused it the other time.

I think he's into someone else.

It doesn't matter.

What's important is that...

he has no one to turn to for help.

Even so,

there's still that old geezer, Ling Tian, right?

He has been trying to free himself from Mr. Ling Tian's control.

So he would never ask for his help.

(Incoming call: An Sheng)

(Unit 208)

What's wrong?

Are you okay?

Don't look at it.

Come on.

Thank you, An Sheng.

Let's call the police.

Forget it.

I don't want to make a big deal out of it.

Do you know who did it?

It must be some crazy fans.

I've been taking long breaks.

They probably use such pranks to press for a new chapter.

Why don't you move back in?

It's too dangerous for you to live alone.

Don't worry. I'm fine, really.

Right.

Why are you here today?

I've called so many times.

But you didn't answer my calls.

I thought something happened to you.

I'm sorry.

I'm in seclusion.

So I turned off the sound.

Seclusion?

I'm looking for inspiration.

You look so haggard.

Have you eaten?

Yes.

Look at you.

Did you skip your meals again?

It's not too late to eat now.

What would you like to eat?

I'll order takeout.

All right.

I'm here. There's no need for that.

I'll cook for you.

What do you want to eat?

Anything.

Okay.

An Sheng.

What happened to New Way?

It's common to be hit by business rivals.

Don't worry about it.

Don't tell Ling Yue about today's incident.

I don't want to cause him any more trouble.

How would you...

possibly be trouble?

Why is she here?

At times of crisis,

Ms. Gu openly showed up here.

She must have forgotten who started all of this.

I heard Cainiao Post...

is severely affected because of her.

In order to take us down,

Mr. Gu is willing to resort to any means.

That's too much.

Doesn't she have an ambiguous relationship...

with Mr. Ling?

Is it possible that this time...

It's hard to say.

Mr. Ling.

Can we have a word?

I have a solution for the predicament...

that New Way is currently in now.

Why do you want to help New Way?

You're a member of the Gu family.

Shouldn't you be standing on the same side as Gushi Group?

An Xin is a member of the Gu family too.

Why don't you have...

any suspicions of her help?

An Xin is different.

I'm not here...

as a member of the Gu family,

but as an entrepreneur that you have once helped.

The business with Cainiao Post...

is mutually beneficial cooperation.

It's not help or anything.

People don't understand you,

but I know you.

You're not the kind to recklessly invest in a company...

without knowing its background.

Did you...

not invest so much in Cainiao Post because you knew...

that was my company?

What I am after is its commercial value.

No matter what,

you've helped me before.

So this time,

I won't just sit back and watch.

What are Gu Yuan Chao's conditions?

A marriage alliance.

What's in it for you?

Not only can it help to get New Way...

out of its current predicament.

In the long run,

we can work together to build a super e-commerce platform.

It's a mutually beneficial relationship.

Why not?

Mr. Ling has been having a discussion all day.

I wonder what they're discussing.

A man and a woman in a room together.

What else can they talk about?

But if Mr. Ling gets together with Ms. Gu,

it's not such a bad thing after all.

There's no need to worry about our company's current crisis.

Ms. Gu?

Are they talking about Gu Xin Er?

If you're worried that it will hurt An Xin,

I can tell her myself...

and explain that this is just a temporary solution.

It's just an engagement announced to the public.

When this is all over,

everything will go back to the way it was.

Ling Yue.

Your tie is crooked.

Ling Yue!