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=Stray Birds=

=Episode 24=

If you were able to see through me,

then I would be a failure.

I don't think so.

Some people may buy it.

What about Xiao Man?

She went to sing karaoke.

If I knew you were so unreliable,

I would have done it myself.

She's a grown lady.

Why would she need us to help her?

I don't want her

to be played by others,

wasting her youth

and getting her feelings hurt.

Rest assured.

Neither you

nor I

can hurt her.

I will always protect her.

Want to hurt her?

No way.

♪The autumn winds you encounter in your youth♪

♪The autumn rain you encounter when in love♪

Thanks, Boss.

Why aren't you singing?

If I can't sing well,

it's best not to embarrass myself.

Right?

Right.

I was just thinking

that there are a lot of songs

suitable for

you and Wu Yue to sing together.

Wu Yue just messaged me,

saying he'll be here soon.

But he's in a traffic jam.

There were some traffic accidents

where several cars rear-ended each other,

blocking the highway

and stopping all traffic.

But

he'll be here soon.

So serious?

Tell him not to worry.

He can just punish himself with three cups of wine when he gets here.

Definitely.

You're here.

Have a seat.

Thanks, Mr. Ren.

Enjoy yourselves.

Yeah.

Thanks, Mr. Ren.

Waiting for Lin Shao?

Waiting for Wu Yue.

Does Lin Shao know?

Then does Wu Yue know you're waiting for him?

Really?

A little lady like you

dares to talk back to me?

With a word from me,

I can kick you out of the project team.

And with a word from me,

I can make Wu Yue voluntarily leave the project team.

I am not afraid of being challenged.

Waiter, bring a few more drinks.

Your Highness,

your golf skills are so professional.

Xiao Ning Zi,

why are you here too?

Everyone says your golf skills are great.

But I must say

your figure

is even better.

You are the first person

who dares to compliment me so directly.

Who dares to stare at your figure?

Then why are you so daring?

I dare not to do so anymore.

You've already looked.

Why put up such an act?

You seemed

to be having fun playing just now.

Play with me.

The night is beautiful...

Everyone, sing!

Sorry, sorry.

I was held up.

The traffic accident must have been bad.

Indeed.

I...

I know you got

stuck on the road for two hours.

Your

crazy little girlfriend

already reported to me.

Look,

another one who got

stuck on the road for two hours.

Have a drink.

No.

I just came from

the golf course.

It was pretty boring.

Am I right, Wu Yue?

Boss Ren,

I figured out

the number of people there.

I was preparing

to report to you privately.

Drink first.

This person does nothing else at home

but practices this song, right?

Can you sing this song

at your age?

Fine,

let's settle this

with a drinking game.

Bring it on, I'm not scared of you.

Come on!

Come on!

Let me tell

everyone the rules first.

This is zero, this is five, this is 10.

Everyone shows a number.

You must then call out the sum.

Okay?

Come on.

Five.

You lost!

I'll drink for you.

Again, again.

Sure, I'm not scared of you.

Five.

Drink.

Excuse me.

Drink.

I will drink for Ms. Xia.

This is the hero saving the damsel in distress.

Come pm.

Ten.

Twenty.

Ten.

Five.

Ten.

Twenty.

Ten.

Five.

Ten.

Five.

Zero!

I heard

that your entire department, products and people included,

are being sold off.

Is that true?

Nonsense!

Stop spreading rumors.

Everyone knows that

the maintenance department

is the cornerstone of Brain Data.

How could it be sold off?

(Brain Data is selling)

(the entire maintenance department)

(to Ai Xin Technology Company.)

(The representative of Ai Xin Technology Company,)

(Li Ying Ying, revealed that)

(because the costs are)

(disproportionate to)

the profits of Brain Data,

the entire maintenance department

has been sold at a low price

to Ai Xin Technology Company.

(Our reporter will continue to)

(follow up and report on the details.)

(Next on the news...)

What's going to happen to Wu Zhi Xiong?

Very good.

Very good.

All of the employees

are discussing

the sale of the maintenance department.

The employees are panicking,

not to mention the clients

and Qian Da.

This isn't worth worrying about.

After all,

it is part of our company's long-term strategy.

Giving up on low-margin products

is the right move.

I have already

explained this to the clients.

Everybody knows that explanation.

Do you think

repeating it

will help calm everybody down?

Our own confidence

is the most important.

Having a confident team

is the best messaging.

Easier said than done.

Techs just got acquired

and lost quite a few customers, right?

Let me say it again.

It's a merger.

Not an acquisition.

Do you think that

Techs is just

a tool for you to obtain software?

Of course not, Ms. Zhu.

Our partnership

aims to achieve a win-win situation.

The strong should join forces together.

Why not?

Since it's for mutual benefit,

we should be respectful of each other.

Depends on your ability.

Depends on your ability?

The company is outrageous.

They are just toying with us.

Just selling us off like that.

Who knows.

Being sold off

might not be too bad.

You also know

the ability of the other company.

Wu Zhi Xiong

has already started to pack his things

to get ready to move over.

How can I be compared to him?

I followed you guys here

and within this short time

have become dowry.

If you are still unwilling,

there are two options.

One is that

you find a suitable position for yourself.

Or,

give back your black briefcase and leave.

Why should I?

The company

should find us a position.

Why should I do it myself?

Sorry,

we can't help you with that.

Selling the employees together with the business

has always been part of

the company's restructuring plan.

Think about it.

What's the point if the other company

receives a department

and its technology

but with no employees?

But...

But that's not my problem.

Just think about

the two suggestions I gave you.

Mai Qi, don't leave.

Please help.

I was originally

the best amongst the newcomers,

but suddenly I'm at the bottom.

I'll be embarrassed.

Maybe only you think that

you were the best.

This matter

has been spread throughout the industry.

Some say it's because the operating costs

of the maintenance department were too high,

leading to the failure in operations.

Hence, the department had to be sold off.

Who would be willing

to pay so much money for a piece of rotten meat?

What benefit

would it bring them?

That is what I'm most worried about.

The maintenance department's employees

felt good about their work,

that their

department's clients were stable,

and had good welfare.

In other words,

none of the employees

thought that there was anything wrong.

Then, things changed so suddenly.

No matter what,

it is difficult for them to accept

that this was due to poor management.

It's hard to say.

The real costs and profits

are not visible to those on the ground.

Let's see how Brain Data explains this

and who explains it.

Okay.

I will ask.

Mr. Ren, Mr. Ren.

We have worked together

for so many years.

If you want to merge, fine.

Why is Judy

coming here again,

pointing fingers at everyone?

Now, we have another problem.

A well functioning department

has been sold off.

Is your company still able to do it?

Can I still trust you?

Have you not met enough people

just like Judy?

They can't wait to

claim any credit for themselves.

Just let her have a bit of the limelight.

I will kick her out

once this project is over.

If only it's as

easy as you say it is.

The way I see it.

She has this madness to

take on the world by herself.

She's not just some

puppet who wants the spotlight.

You have to

give her some face.

You know very well

all of the obstacles that

our company has faced over the years.

We still managed to

beat the odds and start anew.

I need you to help me with something.

It helps not just me,

but yourself as well.

This way, please.

It's here.

Thanks.

Secretary Qin,

we meet again.

My guess was right.

You arrived just after Mr. Ren left.

His seat is still warm.

I just don't understand

the intentions of your company.

Do you want to replace Mr. Ren

and be the person in charge

of this project?

No.

It is only because of the importance of

your company and this project

that I personally came to bid.

Let's skip the pleasantries.

Mr. Ren and I

have long skipped those.

I can tell that

you two have a great relationship.

That is the result of a good partnership.

Actually, I came today

just to get to know...

To know what?

Do you want me to report to you

every single detail

from our long-term strategy

to our business situation?

Not "report",

but...

you could brief me about it.

Sorry,

you can go learn directly from Mr. Ren.

In that case,

I can just learn

directly from Mr. Liang.

It just so happens

that Mr. Liang and I

were schoolmates from Business College

and have arranged to play golf tomorrow.

You

are so young and beautiful.

How could you be

schoolmates with Mr. Liang?

Yeah.

What a coincidence, right?

Come on.

Have a seat.

Why

don't we start over?

Where

were we just now?

(It's not that I don't want to help.)

(It's just that Judy has connections.)

(She happens to be schoolmates with Mr. Liang.)

(My bad cop act was played in vain)

(and I instantly had to be nice to her.)

Never mind.

I have a trump card.

You won't be wrong to trust me.

(Mr. Ren.)

This trump card

cannot be used easily.

I know.

(The above is the)

(explanation on)

(the pyramid Rubik's cube.)

(Now,)

(the explanation is complete.)

(Next,)

(it is time for the contestants)

(to show us your abilities.)

(We want to test your)

(ability to)

(adapt and learn.)

(Whoever is the first)

(to complete)

(and solve the)

(the pyramid Rubik's cube)

can earn

valuable points

for you and your team.

Ready,

go!

The first contestant to complete it is

Lin Shao Ting!

Congratulations!

(Seriously?)

(Seems that this Rubik's cube test)

(isn't that difficult.)

With a little training,

you could become good at this.

The next one who manages to do it

isn't necessarily that great.

This tests your eyesight,

memory, and your reaction time.

To learn it

in such a short time

is very difficult.

I predict that

a lot of contestants will give up.

If it were me,

I would have given up after the video.

What they need the most now

is absolute faith and composure.

This makes no sense.

She's faster than me too?

Let's congratulate contestant Ah Gui!

The second to complete it.

I expected nothing less from Ah Gui.

She lives up to her name.

Who will be the third?

I'm done!

The third...

is Zhang Jiang!

Fourth isn't too bad either.

You might have created some patterns,

but that goes against our rules.

It doesn't count.

To be honest,

I know the algorithms,

so I can solve this quickly.

But I think

winning like this is dishonorable.

So I wanted to try

something new.

(That was incredible!)

(Let's have another round of applause for Wu Yue!)

(I am such)

(a fanboy of yours!)

A class reunion?

Then remember to invite Liang Hong Da.

Him?

He's still the same.

He's my client now,

so I see him all the time.

I heard that there is a young, beautiful,

super hot female salesperson joining the team today.

What do you think?

I bet you're feeling

an itch in your heart.

That itch of mine...

But...

Will there be

any young and pretty salesperson

in the company that I don't know?

Or I didn't get the chance to meet her yet?

Maybe it could be someone new.

Better control yourself.

Don't embarrass me later.

Relax.

I can definitely control myself.

I only have eyes for you.

Today,

I wish to

introduce a new member to everyone.

Come in.

Let's welcome Chai Qing

to the project team.

Chai Qing, take a seat there.

Alright.

Sitting opposite Xiao Man

who won second place.

It's such an honor.

Xiao Man,

please show her the ropes.

The top four are all here.

Our tendering group

is full of talents.

What do you mean?

The newcomers

joined a small competition.

Boss Ren.

That's not a small competition.

That's a reality show that has been

popular for three seasons.

The fans that show has

can go around the field three times.

Mr. Ren.

When I joined the project group,

I said that

while I approve of creative side projects,

when it is the bidding period...

When it is the bidding period,

they should stop.

But this is a show.

They can't just drop out.

Also,

they are helping to

promote the company.

Who's involved?

The three of you is it?

From today, the three of you

will leave the project group.

Do well in the competition

and promote us well.

Ms. Zhu,

calm down.

You have to set a good example.

Don't bully the young.

Also,

I heard that

you and Mr. Liang were schoolmates.

I'm sure you know that

he has a son here.

Which one?

Let's start the meeting.

The three of you, sit down.

Our agenda for today

is Qian Da's radar technology.

Have you three

prepared the report

I asked you to do?

Xiao Man,

you can start first.

Okay.

It is largely complete.

Let me explain verbally.

After the meeting, you two can

pass me the materials for consolidation.

They think I'm an idiot?

(Brand Model Requirements, Specifications, Chipset, Processor, Memory, Hard Disk)

Alright.

Finally,

I have something to say.

There's an old saying in China

"Capture the ringleader to destroy the bandits".

It's not entirely apt,

but

the principle applies.

To obtain the project from Qian Da,

we must target

Mr. Liang.

(Liang Hong Da) (The founder of Qian Da Group)

Lin Shao Ting.

Wu Yue.

Your next task is to

handle him.

What's there to be said?

Ruthless, cold-blooded, arrogant,

ambitious, and aloof his whole life.

Even now, he's still a foolish old man.

(Liang Hong Da)

"Founded Qian Da..."

Do you know

how risky this will be?

You know nothing about cars.

They're going too slowly!

Okay.

I can support you.

Let's sign the divorce agreement.

If my business fails

and if there's a liability,

it wouldn't affect you.

This agreement...

I definitely won't sign it.

"Qian Da was listed in 2010."

"On its first day of listing, the stock hit its daily limit."

Young Master, your father wanted to check

if you will be coming home this weekend

or staying at your friend's place?

He's not coming back again?

He's on a business trip.

He won't be back for two weekends.

Stop the car!

It's barely a home.

What's the point of returning?

"In 2012,

Liang Hong Da

ignored strong opposition from the chairperson,

spent huge sums of money in order to attract talents

and also increased salaries,

resulting in increased

employee and car manufacturing costs."

What's wrong?

I'm 18.

I'm sorry.

It's been busy

at the factory,

so I forgot your birthday.

(Household Register)

What do you mean?

Nothing.

Eighteen is not

just any number.

I now have the right

to notify you

that from the day I turn 18,

I

will take my mother's last name.

I am Lin Shao Ting.

Not Liang Shao Ting.

You don't have this right.

Tear it.

No matter how you tear it,

it won't change the fact that

I have the right to take my mother's last name.

And it won't change

my right to get rid of you.

And it won't change...

Get lost.

Study overseas.

I don't want to see you anymore.

I don't want to see you either!

Also,

I will definitely find my mom.

(Qian Da lost several sources of funding,

but managed to sell half of an old factory

and maintained its finances.)

Do you want to explain

what happened at today's meeting?

I spoke carelessly.

Sorry.

I don't know if you're

genuinely sorry

or not.

We need to

clear things up today.

I already said sorry.

There's nothing left to say.

Hello, Ms. Zhu.

It's you.

Do you come here often?

Yes.

I like the company.

So I tend to go to

places with a connection to the company,

such as

Legendary.

Sadly,

our department is being sold off.

The thought of leaving all this behind...

Right,

could I get your contact?

Sure.

Oh, sorry...

You can tell me your number.

The earl grey tea here is particularly fragrant.

Here.

How could I

let Ms. Zhu pour tea for me?

We are business partners.

No need to stand on ceremony.

Thank you.

Sugar?

You're too kind.

Many thanks.

Where's Mr. Ren?

Is he

transferred to another project

or is he overseas?

Neither.

Next time,

you can just

contact me directly.

This...

What?

Is there a problem?

No? Great.

Mr. Wang,

we have worked together

for three to five years.

(Mr. Ren,)

(we are an outsourcing company.)

(Business)

(only gets harder each year.)

(We haven't obtained any big accounts this year.)

(The whole company is waiting)

(for this account to be paid.)

(We are different from a big company like yours,)

(where it doesn't matter)

(whether you complete it or not.)

I promise that you will get this account,

alright?

All these years,

have I ever let you down?

Also,

I'll give you the percentage cut you asked for.

I promise.

The problem is that you can't promise.

I understand what

Judy is saying.

I have to

report directly to her on this matter.

If not,

we will be

completely replaced

by other outsourcing companies.

(That kind of loss and risk)

(is not something I can take on.)

(Sorry, Mr. Ren.)

(I promise)

(next time...)

We have a

five hundred thousand yuan deposit that reached maturity.

Remember to withdraw the money.

Why do you need so much money?

The bank recently introduced

a very good financial product.

Half a year.

The annual rate is 9%.

A guaranteed return of capital.

All financial products

say they guarantee a return of capital with no risk.

How is that possible?

They are all fooling

old ladies like you.

Who are you calling an old lady?

I'm sorry, sorry.

Ms. Tan.

Enough.

Remember to withdraw it for me.

You can't use it for anything else.

I have already agreed with the bank

to buy it tomorrow.

What?

Is there a problem?

No problem.

Ms. Tan, have a seat.

Sit.

Here's the thing.

First,

I need to apologize to you.

That day,

the company needed some money.

So I transferred this money

to them.

I actually wanted to tell you about it,

but when I was about to call you,

another call came in,

and then

I forgot to tell you.

Don't worry.

Very soon.

I will get the money back for you.

So I can't make it in time for tomorrow!

Ms. Xia, you asked for me?

I sprained my ankle.

I can't drive.

Perhaps,

you could drive me home tonight?

It hurts a lot.

Thanks.

Are you still able to go

to the meeting with Qian Da tomorrow?

Our software package

has an important report.

Right.

Why not

you speak on my behalf?

Sure.

If you trust me.

Where's the computer?

You are quite frustrating.

Why do you only think of computers

and meetings?

My foot still hurts!

Are you sure

you don't need to go to

the hospital for a scan?

It's just a sprain.

I will know

if it's a fracture.

Looks like it isn't too serious.

Let me get an ice pack for you to apply.

Thanks.

Boss, do you have further instructions for me?

Instructions, no.

But I just want to ask

where did the 500,000 yuan go to?

Didn't I already explain it to you?

Company emergency.

I've transferred it over temporarily.

Don't tell me you're bothered about this?

Okay, okay, okay.

The financial product

that you mentioned previously.

Is it still possible to buy it?

I will transfer the money

from other sources, okay?

Company emergency you say?

Really?

Yes.

Then why did Wu Yue

go to your company?

I have checked the remittance records.

Why do you have

my USBKey password?

That's easy.

My years of practicing the piano

have improved my ability to memorize.

It's not as if you only keyed in

your password once or twice in front of me.

Everyone says that

the IQ of a child

is from the mother

and I didn't believe it.

Don't interrupt me.

Tell me. Why did you lie to me?

I hope...

you won't mind that

I make this decision unilaterally.

You better explain things to me.

Don't tell me it's because

you have your eye on someone

who is suitable to be your son-in-law

and you need to put down a deposit for him?

You're quite imaginative.

I

didn't tell you that

Wu Yue is

an orphan.

An orphan?

Didn't you say his mother

fell sick and died,

his dad remarried,

and he has a little brother?

How is he an orphan?

His father's and step-mother's

business failed

and they lost a huge sum of money.

These two

switched on the gas

and committed suicide,

leaving behind a huge debt with loan sharks.

The little brother was also

left to Wu Yue.

So you loaned him this money

to pay back his debts.

Does Xiao Man know this?

How could I tell her about this?

Wu Yue,

as you know,

is outstanding,

but prideful.

How could he accept

any pity from Xiao Man?

But...

But what?

I'm worried about your big mouth.

This is for Wu Yue's sake

and for the sake of their future, okay?

Future aside,

I just want to know

at the end of the day,

why did you hide this from me?

Do you think I'm someone

who is very heartless?

You're definitely not heartless.

I'm just afraid you will tell others.

Su Feng.

Why do I feel

that you are hiding many things from me?

You better

be honest with me today.

I'm not hiding anything else.

I never hide

anything from you.

This meeting room

has been booked by the bidding team.

The meeting is starting in 10 minutes.

Who's this?

I don't recognize him.

Hasn't his department been sold off?

Why is he still here?

Sale?

This is called "switching sides".

But do we

still need new people?

We are about to bid already.

If Boss says we do, then we do.

I have something to tell everyone.

From today,

I am having a personal assistant,

Ning Da Qi.

♪I can't bear to see you look back♪

♪You have to learn to move forward♪

♪Suddenly understood that love isn't about possession♪

♪Thinking about your gentleness, hoping I could rewind time♪

♪Maybe I was immature that you didn't feel secure♪

♪Setting you free is my last promise to you♪

♪I want to stay with you till the end♪

♪I don't want to let go of your hands♪

♪Don't lose our love to time♪

♪I hope yesterday would stop for me♪

♪I want to stay with you till the end♪

♪This is my most beautiful protection♪

♪I never thought two people in love♪

♪Would end up as ordinary friends♪

♪I want to stay with you till the end♪

♪I don't want to let go of your hands♪

♪Don't lose our love to time♪

♪I hope yesterday could last forever♪

♪I want to stay with you till the end♪

♪This is my most beautiful protection♪

♪I never thought two people in love♪

♪Would end up as ordinary friends♪

♪I never thought two people in love♪

♪Would end up as ordinary friends♪