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=The Forbidden Flower=

=Episode 14=

What?

Give me a hug.

Xiao Han.

Were you Lu Ban in your previous life?

Then were you Van Gogh in your previous life?

I don't want to be Van Gogh.

His life was too hard.

I want to be Monet,

to have a passionate love

and then die.

Was there no artist with a happy ending?

There were,

but few.

Those whom the Gods love die young.

That's why we have to enjoy life to the fullest.

Aren't we enjoying it now?

Not really.

I need your help.

What do you want?

Help me.

I haven't agreed yet.

I have a question.

Xiao Han.

Do you still mean what you said to me before?

You said

if I have a wish,

I can tell you directly.

Does it still count?

I will do my best.

Actually, my wish

is quite simple.

You don't have to give it your best shot.

You just

have to sacrifice

a little bit.

What is it?

Be my model.

See?

You just swore

to do your best.

And now you turn your back on it

when I bring it up.

As expected. I can't trust men's words.

Why are you so obsessed with this?

You see, I'm still

a little-known artist,

but I've met

my muse

and I want him to be my model.

There's nothing wrong with that.

What do you mean by obsession?

This is the pursuit of art.

Another wish.

No.

Xiao Han.

Tell me your other wishes.

And what if I tell you

and you refuse again?

I'll do it as long as it's something else.

Promise?

Promise.

Then you don't need to be my model.

Be my drawing board.

Xiao Han.

You are really something.

You are so concentrative.

I've been painting like this for two or three hours,

but you've managed to remain still.

I'm so numb I've lost consciousness.

This is your punishment.

What did I do wrong?

Your fault is that you refuse to sacrifice yourself for art.

I'm giving up my arm here.

I was just about to tell you

that this one arm might not be enough.

Didn't you just say

you only needed one arm?

I got a little

carried away with my drawing.

What do you mean?

Not enough space.

How much more do you need?

Lend me your back.

He Ran, you're doing this on purpose.

It's done. Check it out.

I'm paralysed. I can't move.

Then I'll carry you.

What do you think?

It's beautiful.

How does it compare to what you expected?

It's even more stunning.

Do you think it's worthwhile

to sacrifice yourself for art now?

I'm wondering

how I'm going to shower like this.

Of course you can't take a shower.

The paint will wash away, so no.

What if I sweat?

Sweating is fine.

I don't mind.

Are you sure you don't mind?

What are you doing?

See if I have any strength left.

♪I finally found someone♪

♪I'm willing to give♪

♪I found someone I'm willing to give♪

He Ran.

Be fair.

♪I found someone I'm willing to give♪

♪I found someone I'm willing to give♪

(Utility room)

(Mr. Zhang Yuanqi, you've passed Household Hosta's interview.)

Apologise?

Apologise for what?

Why do we need the police if apologies help?

Listen up.

I just care about the result, not the process.

Get lost as far away as you can,

you hear me?

(For dramatic effect. Please do not copy.)

Sanzang.

Who are you?

What are you doing here?

Who are you?

♪I walked♪

What are you looking at?

I'm sorry.

I think you might need this.

♪I've never been through♪

♪There's no time♪

♪For me to think through♪

♪I just know♪

♪There's something about you♪

♪I can heal you♪

You'd better keep your mouth shut.

♪And you feel it too♪

♪Raging like waves on a sand♪

♪Turning black♪

♪Turning blue♪

"You'd better keep your mouth shut."

♪I can heal you♪

♪Just from a brush of a hand♪

♪You feel it too♪

♪Raging like waves on a sand♪

♪Turning black♪

♪Turning blue♪

♪Do you understand?♪

♪Hand in hand♪

♪Woah♪

♪Our plans♪

(Utility room)

♪I know♪

♪There's so much that could♪

♪Go wrong♪

♪But I'll take the chance♪

♪I can heal you♪

♪Just from a brush of a hand♪

♪You feel it too♪

♪Raging like waves on a sand♪

♪Do you understand?♪

(Zhang Yuanqi)

(Zhang Yuanqi) Mrs. Qiu,

these are the new marketing department members

recruited by HR.

I got it. You may leave.

Mrs. Qiu.

You've spilled your medicine.

It's okay. Anything else?

The car is downstairs.

We should get going.

Where to?

Did you forget?

We have an appointment with Mr. Wang to discuss financing.

I've confirmed with you.

You wait for me outside.

I'll be out soon.

Okay.

(Zhang Yuanqi)

Mrs. Qiu, regarding the decline

in the percentage of online sales of subsidiary brands,

the business department

has collected information

on several sales platforms

and conducted a study on

representative customers as you suggested.

Now

the big data analysis report is out.

The apparent cause for this is because of

the decline in support from the platform.

Some customers are more

price sensitive after the unit price has risen.

However, the fundamental reason

is the same as your previous judgement,

that is, at this stage we have

too many different product lines

and not enough clear positioning.

The price sensitivity of the lower end of the market

is particularly high when

the mid to high-end line is not yet available.

For example, Aubrey, Maida

and Triple Play

are also entering the lower end of the market

with their price wars.

They have an advantage over us

in terms of supply chain costs

and the price of raw materials.

There's also

a new staff orientation next week

that you'll need to attend.

This will be followed by

a welcome meal for new staff.

Will you be going?

Mrs. Qiu, will you?

Yes.

Why not?

Okay, then I'll arrange the schedule for you.

Xiao Han.

Why don't you sweep with a broom?

How troublesome it is to pick them up one by one.

I've put a lot of effort into it,

but they still don't survive.

It's really upsetting.

If I sweep them, they break easily.

I wanted to make their sacrifice

a little more dignified.

I have a way.

Give me a petal.

Look.

We'll paste all the petals on

and take them

to the studio where I used to work part-time.

The studio has a special tool

that allows it to be vacuumed.

This way, the painting

can be preserved forever,

together with your favourite flowers.

Isn't it pretty?

♪You'll never be old♪

♪Grow wrinkles♪

♪You're in my palms♪

Done.

♪Embracing while sinking♪

♪Until the florescence is gone♪

♪You're in my memory♪

♪You'll never be old♪

♪Grow wrinkles♪

Xiao Han, our bathroom is too small.

There's not even a bathtub.

Why do you need a bathtub? I don't need it.

I need one.

Will you be free tomorrow?

How about you take me out on a date?

Hosta is

a brand with a philosophy of quality,

natural products

and healthy eating.

As the industry leader

and pioneer of

ready-to-eat products

that are low in oil,

salt and sugar,

we are committed to...

Excuse me.

We are committed to

natural and healthy ingredients

from China, Australia,

New Zealand

and around the world,

providing consumers around the world

with more gourmet,

more delicious and healthier products.

I am a beneficiary of this philosophy

and a faithful

practitioner of it.

Mrs. Qiu, what's wrong?

Nothing.

That's it for today.

Get back to your work.

We have a company dinner tonight

to welcome our new employees.

Luo said

we can discuss what to eat

and she will make the arrangements.

There are many of us. Let's have hotpot.

That's all the more reason not to.

It will be so noisy that we can't even talk.

How about Japanese food?

But there doesn't seem to be

any good Japanese restaurants around here.

The traffic is also heavy during rush hour. So forget it.

That's true.

We'll be wasting time on the road.

I suggest we find

a decent place

with a nice ambiance downstairs.

Didn't you say you used to

intern near this building?

So you should know this area well.

There's a new fried chicken place downstairs

that serves a generous portion.

I think it's not bad.

Have you tried it?

No,

but it should be not bad.

I've always wanted to try it.

- Hello, Mrs. Qiu. - Hello, Mrs. Qiu.

Hello, Mrs. Qiu.

Make another copy for me.

By the way, Mrs. Qiu,

we are discussing

where to meet for dinner tonight.

Do you have time?

How about a fried chicken restaurant?

I can't believe you guys are talking about this during work hours.

Go without me. I'm not free.

(Executive office)

Are you stupid?

Mrs. Qiu will never eat fried chicken.

She is our company's

health expert

and is a leading organic health

food blogger.

If she eats fried chicken,

her image will be tarnished.

So? Have you guys decided what to eat?

Yes.

What is it?

- Fried chicken. - Fried chicken.

- Fried chicken? - Yes.

Aren't you afraid of gaining weight?

Yuanqi suggested it.

Okay, fried chicken then.

Here you go.

Okay, thanks.

Coffees are here.

- Who wants coffee? - Thanks.

New colleague, eat more.

Thanks.

Everyone, enjoy your food and drink.

It's on me, okay?

Thank you, Luo.

Let's split the bill.

Make yourself at home.

Thank you.

Eat more.

Thanks.

I want to eat squid rings.

- I like it. - This?

There's a new fried chicken place downstairs

that serves a generous portion.

I think it's not bad.

Why would he mention going to a fried chicken place?

Was it on purpose?

I must keep him quiet.

Mrs. Qiu.

- Hello, Mrs. Qiu. - Hello, Mrs. Qiu.

- Mrs. Qiu. - Eat up.

Hello, Mrs. Qiu.

You are here.

Sit here.

Yuanqi, pass a wet wipe to Mrs. Qiu.

No need.

Mrs. Qiu, what would you like to eat?

Salad is fine.

Mrs. Qiu, black coffee

without milk and sugar.

Thanks.

We're guessing that you're a healthy

and conscientious eater.

You don't eat high-calorie foods

like fried chicken.

Yes.

Yuanqi.

I think you look familiar.

Luo, does every handsome man

look familiar to you?

I didn't mean to hit on him.

I really think he looks familiar.

My last internship was in this building.

You might have seen me at work.

I knew it.

Then again, he is memorable

because he is handsome.

Thousands of employees go in and out

of this building every day.

If it wasn't for his good looks,

how could you remember?

Fine. I admit it.

Handsome guy.

Mrs. Qiu, does he look familiar to you?

Do you think Zhang Yuanqi looks familiar?

Why do you ask?

I just said that Zhang Yuanqi looked familiar

and they laughed at me,

saying it was because he was handsome that I remembered him.

He actually

used to work in our building.

It is likely that we have encountered him

in and out of the building.

They want to know

if you have met him before.

No, I never met him.

Yuanqi.

Then have you ever met Mrs. Qiu?

Excuse me, I have to go to the bathroom.

Wait. You haven't answered yet.

Did I say something wrong just now?

You'd better keep your mouth shut.

Who are you?

The Light Practice application

is a top-class online

lifestyle application.

This is also the first time they have

collaborated with an external brand.

So Zhang Yue's team is still

in charge of the online execution.

Li Ruiyi, Hu Tong.

Your two groups will coordinate and support.

Give me the proposal by Friday.

Any problems?

No, no problem.

Mrs. Qiu, rest assured.

We have been working on the project

since we were in the planning stage.

At the moment we have put together

three good directions

which we will refine further down the line.

The proposal will be ready

for your decision at Wednesday's meeting.

Okay.

Zhang Yuanqi will be in charge

of the overall planning, execution

and follow-up of this offline event.

Including the location of the entrance to the site,

the location of the exhibition stand, the flow of crowds,

the related brand shops,

consumer research,

the preparation of publicity materials,

the LED screens, the design

and production of roll-up banners,

the writing of publicity releases,

the major platforms including

our official website, Weibo, WeChat

and the major portals,

advance promotion and publicity

are all under the charge of you, Zhang Yuanqi.

Give me a planning proposal

by the end of the day tomorrow

and a specific implementation plan for next week

by Wednesday.

Will I be responsible for all this myself?

Yes.

Any problems?

Mrs. Qiu, Yuanqi is new here.

He doesn't know much about all aspects of the new product yet.

- I can... - Your tasks are not heavy, right?

Then get it to me by the end of the day on Monday.

Monday?

Today?

Yes, today.

Anyone else has any questions?

- No more. - No problem.

Meeting adjourned.

What's going on?

Does Mrs. Qiu have a grudge against you?

No.

She's clearly giving you a hard time.

The tasks you've been given

would be difficult even for veterans,

let alone a newcomer.

Your group of new recruits

are KPI appraisal

bottom feeders.

This is

a clear attempt to force you out.

I'll try my best.

What will you do after work later?

It's a dash.

Poor him.

Let's go to a restaurant in the west of town.

Okay.

Come here. Slow down.

Come here.

I'll give you a kiss.

My babies.

Let's hug.

Look at them.

They are having fun.

Be careful.

Don't fall.

Sister.

Be careful.

Why hasn't Yuanqi come down yet?

I'll call him.

Let's eat.

Licheng, come and eat.

Come on down.

It's time to eat, busy man.

Eat without me. I'm not hungry.

Again?

You can't eat instant noodles anymore.

It's bad for your body.

Okay, thank you.

Why are you being so polite? I'm your sister.

What's wrong with Qi? Still not eating?

He'll be down later.

We've called him many times

and he still hasn't come down.

He has been in the room for two days and two nights.

Will he be fine?

He's busy with work.

- Let's eat first. - What is he busy with?

Can he make a fortune?

- Of course. - He doesn't even eat his meal.

He'll make a fortune.

Let's eat first.

(Project alternatives Organic healthy food research)

Mrs. Qiu, this is the project proposal made by the new staff.

Take a look.

Okay.

I got it.

You may leave.

Okay.

(Project alternatives Organic healthy food research)

Guys, have you received the email?

Yes.

- Yes. - Yes.

I got it.

Got it, Luo.

(Utility room)

Come in.

Yes?

Coffee for you.

If it's convenient for you,

I'd like to talk to you.

What do you want to talk about? Have a seat.

Mrs. Qiu, I think there is

some misunderstanding between us.

I mean the matter in the utility room.

I'm here to apologise.

I hope I did not offend you.

It was a coincidence that I came to this company.

In fact,

I received an offer from Hosta

before I met you.

I cherish this job.

I hope I can do well.

What's your point?

Do you think I'm trying to make things difficult for you?

Just because you've seen my ugly side before

and then I ran into you at work,

I'm afraid you will expose my secret,

so I'm taking revenge on you?

I hope that's not the case.

You're overthinking it.

Of course not.

(Project alternatives Organic healthy food research)

Anything else?

No.

I've done three versions of an executive proposal.

Have you read it?

Yes, I have.

(Project alternatives Organic healthy food research)

(Project alternatives) They are not okay.

Here's a reminder.

Our company has an elimination system for KPIs

at the end of the probationary period.

If you don't do your job well,

the company won't keep you,

coincidentally or not.

Understand?

Yes.

I will resign on my own initiative.

Pardon me.

Better off on your own.

Miss.

May I know how to get to Xiaozhou Village?

You are here.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

(Next episode) Skeletal structures,

such as

the chin,

neck,

collarbone

and pectoral muscles.

You pull so many tricks

to take advantage of me.

♪I'm falling down♪

♪I'm falling into you♪

♪Night and day♪

♪You're in my head♪

♪I need you now♪

♪Don't you say goodbye♪

♪You're the one that's♪

♪Always on my mind♪

♪Oh can't you see♪

♪I'm on my knees♪

♪Just take my heart♪

♪Set me free♪

♪I'm looking out for you♪

♪Are you just a fantasy♪

♪Or a reality♪

♪Set me free♪

♪I'm looking out for you♪

♪You're the one I need♪

♪Remember now♪

♪To save me♪

♪To save me♪

♪Don't you fade in my dream♪

♪Don't walk away♪

♪Come, come away with me♪

♪Take me back to your side♪

♪Come and hold me tonight♪

♪You lead me on♪

♪In my dream♪

♪Tik tok♪

♪You're on the clock♪

♪Tik tok♪

♪Like on the cloud♪

♪Tik tok♪

♪We're running out of time♪

♪Tik Tok♪

♪Please stay with me♪

♪Tik tok♪

♪Don't be away from me♪

♪Tik Tok♪

♪You're all I need♪

♪I need you here♪

♪Right now♪