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[The Girl Who Sees Smells]

[Episode 5]

I think you're extorting money.

You just grab any empty bottle

with cheap wine in it,

and want to use it to blackmail me?

I'm telling you. I'm a consumer.

Am I wrong

to defend my legal rights?

She sold me adulterated wine.

Is there any law?

If normal people buy adulterated wine,

they will come to the supermarket at the time they drank it,

instead of a few days after opening the bottle.

I had lunch with my friends

and had a few drinks...

You can smell the alcohol on me.

If you drank it at noon,

the stain on the wine bottle would be completely dry.

I can wipe it off

with a wet tissue.

Your wine has been opened for at least three days.

Hello, I want to report a case.

You mean

I came to you after I let the wine go bad?

I can't tell the difference between spoiled wine

and adulterated wine?

Of course, the wine has not gone bad.

The wine in your hand

has only been aerated

for a few hours.

Here's the problem.

Why did the bottle stay open for three days

yet be aerated for only a few hours?

Come on.

How can you be so sure about the dates?

It seems that you own this winery.

Don't worry. Here comes the important matter.

This wine's logo is Chardonnay from Burgundy.

It's a classic white wine.

I don't know what's wrong with you

that you poured red wine into the bottle at noon.

If you want to extort money,

please be professional.

Not only did you extort money,

but you even tried to hit my woman.

No, no, no.

Bro. Bro.

Xu Tianran.

Dude.

Excuse me.

We can talk.

We just received a call from the public saying

that there's a repeat offender who is trying to extort money.

Yes, that's him.

You again?

No, no.

This is the fifth time this month.

No.

Unrepentant. Take him away.

No, no, sir.

I just had a few drinks with my friends.

No, no.

Thank you.

This way, please.

You came all the way here.

Come on, stop looking.

The show is over.

Get back to shopping.

Thank you, everyone.

Thank you.

Perfect sense of taste?

You can't even tell the difference between white

and red wine?

He is drunk.

And he yelled at me and dragged me.

I was stunned.

Alright, give me your phone.

Your phone!

Call me

if you are ever in danger again.

Is this your thank-you gift?

I'll treat you to something nice next time.

Our leader said he's very grateful.

I'll ask him

if he has

a reward for bravery

so I can apply for one for you.

Why didn't you resist?

You know what I'm talking about.

Why?

Why?

There's no reason.

Because I need this job.

What about your dignity?

Shouldn't it be more important than work?

That's your world.

Of course, you can hold your dignity

in your hands.

Then build a shining life

with your money.

But for ordinary people like me,

just living is hard enough.

Who are you to question me?

Lu Fenfen, as long as you want,

I can make you live a good life for the rest of your life.

What do you mean by that?

Are you talking about the contract?

So in your heart,

I can be bought with money.

Then how much are you going to offer?

No, that's not what I meant.

I just think

you are really talented at wine.

If it's just because of the money

that you can't study in France,

I can totally help you with that.

Thank you.

But I want to rely on myself.

Look, over there.

These people are all busy

for just a little salary.

There are many ordinary people like me.

It's hard enough for us to live.

So sometimes

we need to give up

a little bit of dignity.

But that's normal.

Because not everyone is

born with a silver spoon

and never has to worry.

Do you really think so?

I don't know either.

Sometimes,

I think you're just a kid.

But sometimes,

you seem very tired,

like you're wearing a heavy shell.

How did she find out?

What? Did I say something wrong?

Don't pretend to be so deep.

Youth does not know the taste of sorrow.

Let's go.

Do you like her?

How could I like Lu Fenfen?

Mingchen.

You have fallen for her.

I admit

I pay special attention to her.

I feel relaxed when I'm with her,

just like I'm back in my childhood.

At that time,

my parents were still alive.

Mingchen, I've been wanting to tell you

that you are too depressing.

I asked you to pursue Lu Fenfen

to keep you alive.

But now it seems

your feelings toward her

are your special drug.

But this feeling makes me uneasy.

I always feel like I'll lose control.

This is the charm of love.

Very good.

The door is open.

Fenfen.

Fenfen.

Auntie.

Where are you going?

I'm going to work.

The rent for the next quarter...

It's time.

Auntie, my money

is really tight.

Can you give me more time?

I've given you several weeks.

You can't pay your rent, right?

It's OK. You can just pack up and move.

Auntie.

How much does she owe you?

50,000 yuan?

5,000 yuan.

4,500!

You have to pay the late fee too.

I'll transfer it to you.

Okay, that's great.

Done.

Thank you.

Your friend?

Auntie, is there anything else?

No, no. I'm leaving now.

I won't disturb you.

I won't disturb you.

Don't get me wrong. You have to pay me back.

Of course, I'll give you an IOU.

I'm not talking about money.

It's something else.

Else? What else?

Don't do this.

You've watched too many dramas.

I need you for one night.

You're dirty!

Don't worry.

I won't cross the line.

But that night,

your whole person and time

only belong to me.

Are you sure you won't do anything?

Brother, I'm your big sister.

You can't cross the line.

I don't think you dare do anything.

All right, I have to head out.

So arrogant.

CEO, I know you're strict.

But after working with your group for so many years,

we have never made any mistakes

in delivery.

There was a reason for the delay last time.

Could you please,

for the sake of our cooperation for so many years,

make an exception?

Chen.

Go on.

Mr. Xu, I'm not a young man.

I know the rules of business.

A mistake is a mistake. You should admit your mistake.

I didn't plead with you for myself.

My company is no match for your group.

But it still manages to support over 100 people.

If you want to punish someone,

just punish me.

You see, these people are all busy

for just a little salary.

There are many ordinary people like me.

It's hard enough for us to live.

So sometimes

we have to give up a little bit of dignity.

The consequences of this delay

are very serious.

It not only caused financial losses

but also injured

the image and reputation of the group

and reputation of our group in the hospitality industry,

where service quality is the highest industry standard.

Mr. Chen, I've read the report.

The driver's family had an emergency

and had to be sent to the hospital immediately.

There is really an excusable reason.

As you said,

you've been working with our group for 15 years

and have never made any mistakes.

I think

your dedication and trustworthiness

deserve another chance.

Thank you, CEO.

Just this once.

Also, the losses caused by the delay

will be subject to appropriate penalties.

Give me the plan as soon as possible.

Okay.

That's all for today's meeting. Dismiss.

Mingchen.

Mr. Xu, what can I do for you?

You go ahead.

Mingchen, well done.

Uncle I give you a thumbs-up.

Management

is actually an art of balance.

We can't just keep the pressure high.

It is still necessary to

keep a little flexibility.

Mr. Xu, just get to the point.

Mingchen, we're a family.

Don't be so cold to me.

You keep calling me Mr. Xu.

It sounds so distant.

It's just a small matter.

I'm here to plead with you on behalf of Song.

Mr. Xu.

Personnel handling is also my job.

If you have any objections,

you can make a motion to the board.

Mr. Xu.

In the company, I'm the CEO.

I hope you can still address me by my title

like everyone else.

I don't think it is distant.

[Wine]

Why are you here?

I wanted to ask you the same question.

How's the preparation going?

You have so much faith in me.

So I must do my best.

Don't give yourself too much pressure.

You can make it.

This magazine is good.

I used to read them all the time.

I read the article about you in this magazine.

The episode when you became a Master of Wine.

That was many years ago.

You are my idol.

I only want to become a sommelier

because of you.

Really?

Yes.

I still keep that issue.

You have no idea how grateful I am

for your giving me this chance.

I feel like I'm dreaming now.

Since you owe me so much,

you can't just show your gratitude with your words.

How about you buy me a meal?

No problem.

You choose the place.

Why did I agree on this?

What if he wants to go to a Michelin-starred restaurant?

I can't even afford the service fee.

What's wrong?

Mingchen

is getting more and more unbridled.

At today's meeting,

Chen made such a big mistake

and caused such a serious loss to the group.

But he didn't say anything and renewed the contract with him.

Let's see what happened to Song.

He just made some trivial mistakes

in life,

and he just wouldn't let him go.

He refused to change his mind when I, his uncle, begged him.

He doesn't respect me at all.

I'm his uncle after all.

He just stood there and

addressed me, Mr. Xu,

and said we were at the company.

[Dream back to Qing]

Good for him, that brat.

Now he knows how to play tricks on me.

Xu's Group will always belong to our Xu family.

But Uncle Song, I have to remind you.

Mingchen is the CEO of the group.

In terms of position, he's one level higher than you.

It doesn't seem appropriate

for you to call him a brat.

Qingran.

Director.

I don't mean anything else.

I'm doing this for the benefit of the group.

Right?

Besides,

Mingchen is the CEO.

Daily management is his duty.

But you come to me.

First, I can't interfere with his decision.

Second,

I always support his decision unconditionally.

What do you think?

Yes, you're right.

We should support him unconditionally.

Okay, if there's nothing else, I'm leaving.

See Mr. Xu off.

No need. Make some tea for the Director.

Director.

Is something wrong

with Mingchen?

At the meeting today,

I saw him a little off.

I'm really worried.

Thank you for your concern. He's fine.

That's good.

He was waiting for the right time to make a scene.

But the CEO didn't fall for it.

Mingchen did a good job.

But the CEO has always been strict.

I didn't expect that

he'd be lenient this time too.

Neither did I.

Maybe he feels better,

when his body is better.

He's getting better?

Yijiang found a way?

Great.

[Let Bygones Be Bygones]

The usual, boss.

Okay.

Hush.

Here. Sit here.

Have some water.

OK.

We'll do it ourselves.

Okay, wait a moment.

Luckily,

you didn't take me to

some Michelin-starred restaurants.

Otherwise,

I don't think I can even afford the service fee.

I'll just have to stay there and do the dishes.

You're so honest. You dare to say anything.

I think I take after my dad.

By the way, are you a local?

Why do you ask?

This street is very famous in here.

But out-of-towners may not know it.

You're quite smart.

How do you feel? Are you excited to be home?

Not happy?

Home.

When I was here, I hated it.

But when I left here,

I missed it.

Home is so complicated for me.

Roasted duck tongue is ready.

-Okay. -Here, girl.

Eat while it's hot.

OK.

Let's not talk about this. Let's eat.

Wait for me. I'm going to buy something.

Xu Mingchen.

I can't believe you did this.

I just made an exception.

Don't make a fuss.

Listen to yourself.

"I just made an exception."

This is something that the old Xu Mingchen

would never say.

What's the difference between

the old me and the new me?

The Xu Mingchen of the past

was a business machine without emotions.

Everything you did was for efficiency.

Input order, execution, and feedback.

Now you're

softhearted and will make an exception.

You seem more like a human.

What I'm more interested in is

who reprogrammed you

and changed you.

It's Lu Fenfen, right?

Speaking of her,

I've taken her down.

What did you say?

Not your kind of "take down".

I'll only have her for one night.

[Let Bygones Be Bygones]

Boss.

bring me an opener and two cups.

Okay.

Let me tell you.

Although the wine is cheap,

it pairs perfectly with the roasted duck tongue.

Let me open it for you.

-Let me help you. -Thank you.

I'll do it myself.

Okay.

Here.

Try it.

The wine does not need to be aerated.

Try it.

How is it?

It's really good.

I told you.

It seems that I'm prejudiced.

In France,

they usually have red wine with duck.

But this is the first time

I've had duck tongues to go with red wine.

How could you think of that?

This duck meat is thicker in fat

yet the meat is very dry and hard.

So the traditional French cuisine

is to use low temperature

and slow cooking to seal the fat.

But the smell of the grease is too strong.

You can't pair them

with young, bitter wines.

They should be paired with

mature, thicker wines.

For example, the Saint-Emilion from Bordeaux.

But the duck tongue is different.

The duck tongue is tender and juicy.

It's suitable to pair with

the fresh and delicate wine.

And the barbecue is salty.

We need something sweet to go with it.

This domestic mint semi-sweet wine

is perfect for duck tongue.

A mouthful of duck tongue and a sip of wine.

Excuse me.

Hello?

Okay. I know.

What's wrong?

Just now,

Xu's Group is going to sponsor my class.

Really? Congratulations!

Why?

What do you mean by "why"?

Anda of the Xu's Group and Sia of the Ding's Group

are the best lounges in the country.

They want to work with you.

Isn't that the biggest affirmation for you?

Congratulations.

Are you not happy about it?

They just give the money to me.

But did they ask me if I ever wanted it?

Leader?

What's wrong with Lu Fenfen?

She didn't reply to any of my messages.

What's going on, Fenfen?

I sent you so many messages,

but you didn't reply.

Why can't you tell me on WeChat?

I can't tell you through WeChat. Something good happened.

Hurry up. I have to go home to review.

Two good news. Which one first?

Whatever.

Our big client, Mr. Chen's order, is back.

Next.

Our performance pay and bonus are back.

Really?

Yes.

I have money now.

The performance pay and bonus have been paid.

Let's celebrate together later.

KTV?

Sure.

Let's go.

-Let's go. -Go!

Let's go.

Listen, you can't hog the mic all night.

Why not?

He always sings all night.

Lu Fenfen.

You go first. I'll be right with you.

Hurry up.

See you at the usual place. We'll wait for you.

Let's go.

Why are you here?

I'm here to pick you up.

Have you forgotten?

You only belong to me tonight.

I remember.

Here, the appointment can be cancelled.

That's violation.

You forced me!

And all night?

Less drama, little brother.

I'm an adult. I'm busy.

Here, take it.

I don't care. I'm ready.

Why don't you go to karaoke with me?

Are you going or not?

Yes.

Next month's performance pay and bonus will definitely be paid as usual.

Thank you, Leader.

Hello.

Fenfen is here.

We've been waiting for you. What took you so long?

What a handsome brother!

Who is he?

-Little brother next door. -I'm her boyfriend.