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[My Bargain Queen]

[Episode 13]

Mr. Wang,

have some water.

Thank you, Miss Xia!

Miss Xia,

why don't you sit down?

I'm fine.

You please sit.

Well,

then I'll also stand.

I'm really sorry,

but I won't be able to get the proposal done by today.

Could you please give me one more day?

No need to.

The one you handed in yesterday was good enough already.

I looked it through again after I got back.

Your budget statement was elaborate

and reasonable.

I was being too careless yesterday.

You sure?

Just go ahead and make the purchase according to your budget statement.

Wish us a pleasant cooperation!

Okay!

A pleasant cooperation!

I'll take off now.

Already?

Thank you! Thanks!

This way, please.

Okay.

Thank you!

Take care!

How was it going?

He just told me that we don't

have to redo the budget statement.

The original one is fine.

That's good news, isn't it?

Don't you think it's strange?

At least you don't have to work late.

And you don't have to blame me

for not waking you up last night anymore.

Why didn't you wake me up?

You were completely out.

How was I supposed to wake you up?

It's my employee

who caused you the trouble.

But won't you consider again

about the investment?

You are the founder of Huixin Technology.

How's that related to me?

You gave me the seed money.

If it weren't for your 1,000 dollars

and your encouragement,

I would've given up and returned home long time ago.

So, you are my very first shareholder.

I lent you that 1,000 dollars

as your living expenses.

It wasn't for investment of any kind.

Alright! Alright!

I've been saving 10%

of shares for you;

you can take it anytime you want,

unless my company goes out of business.

You aren't the type

who'd go out of your way

to ask others for help.

This time it's because of her, right?

You are such a qualified assistant!

I don't have much time today.

I'll call you and we can

hang out some other time.

Okay.

I'm leaving.

Bye.

Sheng Zhening.

Have you finished your weekly report?

Soon.

Isn't that

Mr. Chen of Huixin Technology?

Who?

Chen Zixuan.

You know him?

I don't.

You don't?

Then what were you talking about?

He said I was a qualified assistant.

Lying!

Sorry, you misunderstood.

She's not my girlfriend.

She… She's like a younger sister to me.

Yan.

My friend still can't get over that guy.

But he only sees her as a younger sister.

Is that so?

What should she do next?

What do you think?

Go after him, of course!

But how? He only sees her as a sister.

Listen to me,

a girl going after a guy is much easier

than the other way around.

Especially when a guy sees her as a sister,

there must be something going on.

It'll work.

Then tell me what to do

step by step.

Don't rush it,

instead, take it slow

and find an opportunity.

Find an opportunity?

It's still way too abstract.

Could you be more specific?

Show your care to him when he

least expects it.

When he least expects it…

Here are five heart-shaped fried eggs for you.

Are they good?

Mr. Qin,

something's up with the remolding of the building No. 2.

What's wrong?

It's not serious,

but we are short of some high-quality eco-friendly paint.

The shareholders don't wanna pay for it

since it's too expensive.

So the contractor is wondering

if we'd like to replace it with cheaper one.

The paint is very important.

Cheaper paint is not an option.

If the shareholders don't wanna pay for it,

I'll pay for it with my own money.

Mr. Qin,

the shareholders aren't so happy

about you earnestly helping Mr. Sheng

with the remolding of the building No. 2.

Don't worry about what they think.

Just do as I say.

Okay.

Xia Qian,

my friend told me

that he's very satisfied with your work.

I should thank you

for recommending my company.

Not at all.

By the way, Xia Qian,

do you have a boyfriend?

Of course not.

Great!

My cousin is also single.

He's very nice.

He owns a restaurant and a bar,

and he's good-looking.

I'll introduce you to him.

You don't have to.

- Besides, I… - Xia Qian,

look,

I've successfully introduced you

a business partner.

Maybe I could be

your matchmaker, too!

Just go and meet him.

If he's not right for you,

no hard feelings at all.

If he's not right for me, what's the point

- of meeting him… - It's a deal!

- Trust me! - Xu Lu!

Just trust me!

It's so bitter!

Excuse me.

Could you get me

some cream and sugar?

Thank you!

We are out of it.

I saw some on the table

when I came in.

Help yourself.

You…

Why is your assistant…

He's always like that.

Has quite an attitude.

Try the fish.

[Xu Lu]

Hello? What's up?

Hello? Xia Qian.

Tomorrow at 3:00 p.m., Twilight Bar,

I'll see you then.

Got you.

Okay. See you then.

Where will you meet?

A bar.

Tomorrow at 3:00 p.m.

You'll drink on your first

meeting with him?

He owns the bar.

I'll just go there and meet him,

not for drinking.

But…

But…

what if you get along very well with him

and are suddenly

in the mood

for a drink?

Why do you care so much

about whether I'll drink or not?

As your assistant,

it's my duty and responsibility

to remind you

that drinking is a bad habit.

I see.

But,

what if he's in the mood

for treating me some whisky?

Shall I go for it or not?

I'm full.

You are full already?

Doctor He,

we have a new patient this afternoon.

Yes.

I need you to prepare some test charts for me.

By the way,

please take a look at this.

It seems…

What brings you here?

Honey,

I'm here to have lunch with you.

Doctor He,

then I'll go back to work.

Okay.

I cooked a lot.

Why don't you eat with us?

It's okay,

but thanks!

I'm leaving now.

See you.

Why did you cook this much?

Yeah.

I cooked for a whole morning.

Let me.

Here.

Honey,

I cooked them all by myself.

See if you like them.

Yum!

Meng,

since the store is busy,

you don't have to cook for me every day in the future.

The food in our cafeteria pretty good.

What?

You don't like the dishes I cooked?

Then I'll cook some new ones tomorrow.

It's not that.

I like your food.

Then is it because

you don't like eating with me?

No.

Meng,

you got me wrong.

I just don't want you

to exhaust yourself.

Miss, this way, please.

Thank you!

What would you like to drink?

A cup of coffee, please.

Okay.

Are you Yan?

I'm here!

Sorry!

Xu Lu.

Xia Qian.

I'm really sorry,

but he went out of the town for restocking,

and his fight was late.

He won't be able to come back today.

I'm so sorry.

My apology!

It's alright!

Don't worry about it!

Then I'm leaving!

Okay!

I'll call you later.

Alright! Bye!

Well…

Cancel my order, please!

Thank you!

You work around here?

You also got low blood sugar?

The candy.

Then I'll take it as a gift.

See you.

Mr. Qin,

you are so early.

We are not even open yet.

Do me a favor.

As usual.

Okay.

Feel blue?

The wine

can surely relax you temporarily.

But I think there are

many things that you need

to face head-on when you

walk out of this door.

What do you think, Mr. Qin?

As a bartender,

you are talking your customer out of drinking.

Don't wanna make money anymore?

Of course I do.

But I aim for a long run

when my customer is you, Mr. Qin.

Sometimes I'm really confused.

Tell me, Mr. Qin,

you can get anything you want.

What could possibly bother you?

I'm so curious.

Nothing serious.

It's just that

a drunk mind speaks a sober heart.

Got you.

Stop feeding the chickens.

Let's have dinner together.

I don't have to write this down?

Actually, I think…

Honey!

- Meng. - It's time to get off work.

It's late already.

Then, Doctor He,

please go home.

I'll prepare the materials.

Thank you

for your help!

Honey, time to go home!

Thank you, Xiaotong!

Thanks!

You treat me all the time.

This time it's on me.

It's okay. Let me pay for it.

You already help me

a lot by feeding my chickens,

But the owner of the chickens hasn't eaten yet.

Then you can eat with me.

You asked me out today for business

or just for a meal?

Actually,

I have something to tell you.

What is it?

Excuse me.

Thank you!

Your honey water.

It's for you.

For me?

I smelled alcohol on you.

You must have drunk for business.

Honey water will sober you up.

And try not to drink with empty stomach.

It's not good for your health.

Okay.

Oh, right.

What were you saying?

Oh.

I… I wanted to ask you

if I should worry when my cat

sheds whiskers.

Your cat?

It'll be fine.

My cat used to shed whiskers when it was little.

It's normal for a growing cat.

It'll stop when it's fully grown.

That's a relief, then.

Well…

Let's dig in!

Here.

Try this.

It's the signature dish here.

And this. Have a taste.

Okay.

And also, this.

Taste it!

Here.

Hold on!

Here!

You just shed a whisker, too!

I was teasing you!

Here. Let me clean it for you.

You've got something here.

Don't move.

There you go.

Please eat.

Tasty, huh?

How come I didn't see you this afternoon

when I came back to the office?

I wasn't feeling well,

so I left early.

What happened?

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

How was your blind date?

He didn't make it today.

I'll see him tomorrow.

Again? Tomorrow?

I've got to go.

My previous experience taught me

that the best way

of rejecting is

to tell him directly

that I'm not interested

and I don't want to keep in touch.

Let's eat.

By the way,

it'll get cold tomorrow. Remember to keep warm.

Don't catch a cold.

Got it.

Oh,

here's something

I've always wanted to say to you.

And I think

now it's time to tell you that.

What is it?

Actually, I felt very close to you

and I… I really like you

since I first met you.

If you don't mind,

I want you to be my younger sister.

You can call me big brother.

Don't worry!

I will treat you as my real sister,

like how I treat Ning Meng.

Ning…

Ning Meng?

Younger sister?

Being a younger sister is fine!

It'll give her the access to getting close to him.

Tell your friend not to be disappointed.

I think it's a progress in their relationship!

Really?

Where's Qian?

On a blind date.

A blind date?

Where did she go?

Tell me!

Miss Xia, you look nice today.

Thank you!

In fact, I'm already in love with someone.

But my family object to our relationship

because they think I'm out of her league.

That's why they force me to go on blind dates.

I'm sorry.

I see.

You don't have to apologize.

Actually, I also wanted to say

how unreliable this kinda date is.

Then it's good.

There are no hard feelings between us.

Likewise.

Please taste the drink.

This bar is yours?

Yes. I opened this bar.

Boss,

the bartender just came up with a new recipe.

Please give it a try.

Okay. Thanks!

You are my guest.

You'll be more objective than me.

Try it and see if you like it.

Okay.

It's got a unique color.

Taste it.

Do you feel refreshing?

She's drinking?

Is she really into that guy?

Who's drinking?

Check the employee chatting group.

Miss Xia,

this is a membership card of my bar.

Please come here when you have time.

Sure.

I have quite a few

young employees in my company.

I'll bring them here in the future.

Anytime.

Okay.

I'll give you a call in advance.

Okay.

You bet.

If there's nothing else,

I'll take off now.

Sorry to interrupt!

This is my girlfriend.

We had a fight today,

so she ran away.

Mr. Lin,

he's my friend.

He has a mental…

I'm sorry!

Please excuse us!

What are you doing?

Sheng Zhening.

Let go of me!

Let go.

Didn't you say you'd reject him?

Would it take that long to do it?

And why… why were you drinking?

I…

How's that related to you?

Of course it's related to me!

You said I could go to you

at any time when I have questions.

If you go on a blind date every day,

how am I supposed to find you?

I just learned how to do the statements.

I still don't know how to write the weekly report.

Why can't you spend

more time on me?

Which one of us is the boss? You or me?

Sheng Zhening.

Come here!

Let's have a drink!

Thank you

for helping me

stop their blind date today!

You like Qian, don't you?

I also like her!

Here. Drink it!

Come on!

Go ahead! It's okay!

[Taijisun Hospital]

Mu Xiaoyan drank too much.

The doctor has pumped his stomach.

He's fine now.

Sheng Zhening is okay.

Don't worry.

I just don't get it.

How did they get the fake wine?

Who knows?

Must because it's cheap.

I can't believe it!

I'll stay and take care of Yan.

You can take Sheng Zhening home.

I think he can walk.

Okay.

What a strong smell!

Sheng Zhening.

Are you okay?

I can drink more.

Stop drinking!

Now, get up.

I'll take you home.

Here.

Take it slow!

Are you alright?

Hold on!

Stand still!

Don't… Don't move.

I'll hail a cab.

No… No…

No cab.

I feel dizzy.

Don't feel well?

Now, let me help you walk.

Lean against me.

How much did you drink exactly?

You smell so bad!

Be still.

Look at you!

Why did you drink so much

with Mu Xiaoyan?

Can you walk?

Let's take a cab if you can't.

I can.

I want that!

Want what?

You want a roasted yam?

Alright!

Then stay here.

I'll go buy one for you.

Stand still!

I'll go with you.

Ma'am.

Could you…

Stand still! Don't move!

Could you bag one for me?

Don't touch it!

It's hot!

What are you doing?

Here you go.

- Thank you! Thanks! - Take care!

Now, sit tight.

I'll peel the yam for you.

Does it hurt?

Let me blow on it for you.

It burnt me.

Okay! I'm fine!

Stop it! I'm okay.

Wait a sec.

It's hot. Careful.

Take this.

Sheng Zhening!

It's okay! It's okay!

I got burnt!

You got…

Blow on it for me!

Blow…

Blow…

Blow…

You didn't even touch the yam.

How could you get burnt?

Sit tight!

Tastes good!

Done?

Are you sober yet?

I won't drink anymore.

No more, huh?

Why did you drink that much?

Smells so bad!

What are you murmuring?

I like you!

Goodnight!

I…

What did you say?

I… I like… I like you!

Anything on my face?

Nope.

Then why are you staring?

You don't remember

what you said last night?

What did I say?

When people are drunk,

they'd say

or do something that's against

their intention.

So, if I did something that offended you,

I didn't mean it.

It's all the alcohol's fault.

Really?

Well…

What did I say?

You said you like…

eating roasted yam!

I'm not a fan

Of the street food.

But roasted yam

is an exception.

It was tasty.

I asked you to eat more but you wouldn't.

That friend of yours

doesn't like to dress up, does she?

Dress up?

I guess.

Tell her to dress up

and be more feminine.

In that case, men will stop

seeing her as a sister.

There you are.

Shuangshuang.

He's yours.

He's much better now.

So that's what happened.

Mu Xiaoyan,

do you think that guy

likes my friend?

What?

How come both you and Shuangshuang

have friends I don't know?

I've known you guys for a long time.

I know all your friends.

It's one of my high school classmates.

You know her.

I think

the drunk talk “I like you”

doesn't mean he really likes your friend.

As you said,

he didn't even say your friend's name.

So,

he could refer to someone else.

Right?

But his words

“I like you”

really bothers my friend.

They used to get along very well,

but after he said that,

my friend feels awkward

as soon as she sees him.

No need to worry.

You can ask your friend to find a way

to test him.

How?

She still doesn't have any clue.

I think we need to slow down,

and play hard to get.

Otherwise, you'd get nothing

from being a lickspittle.

A lickspittle? What do you mean?

That's not important.

[Get nothing from being a lickspittle] I think instead

[Get nothing from being a lickspittle] of caring about her

without letting her know,

you should try to ignore her once in a while.

Just about when she's getting used to being with you,

you suddenly disappear.

Then she'll realize just how much you matter to her.

Where did you learn this stuff?

I knew sooner or later

you would ask me these questions,

so I read many books

about relationships ahead of time.

Including pre-marriage,

post-marriage,

sweet love, bitter love,

you name it.

I didn't expect

you to be this thoughtful!

Send him a message.

See if he replies to you right away!

[Sheng Zhening Are you asleep?]

Are you asleep?

Remember,

do not reply to her message too quickly.

Let her wait at least 30 minutes.

[Xia Qian Not yet. You?]

Not yet. You?

Ask him to go out with you.

See if he's keen on it.

Would you like to go downstairs

and get a roasted yam with me?

Besides,

don't always follow her lead.

Let her know that you are busy.

I can't. I'm busy.

[Sheng Zhening I can't. I'm busy.]

How was it?

Very aloof.

I think my friend thinks too much.

Don't jump to a conclusion.

Here's a more direct method.

More direct?

Well…

I'm sorry

I called you out so late.

It's alright.

Just for signing a contract.

Was it necessary to drink?

I didn't want to drink either.

But I had to.

I feel dizzy!

Well…

Can I borrow your shoulder for a sec?

Sure.

Try to make close contact with him.

See how he responds.

Be firm!

Must be firm!

Do not surrender just because

of those small gestures!

Be cool!

What's wrong?

I sprained my ankle!

Can you walk?

No.

What do we do?

Can you carry me?

Carry me!

Let me help you up.

Here.

Take it slow.

Careful.

It's not that serious.

Just a slight sprain.

How did I hurt my ankle?

You are getting old.

The road was bumpy!

Okay! Alright!

Careful!

♪If you don't get it, just let it be♪

♪No need to find out, just be free♪

♪By accident I came to the sea♪

♪So I brought you here with me♪

♪Humans are strange♪

♪Full of hope no matter it's good or bad♪

♪Giving my heart isn't enough♪

♪The debt of love can never be paid off♪

♪The fun of love, the trick of love♪

♪How speechless, love, love, love♪

♪You can cheat or guess♪

♪Be who you are and don't worry about the future♪

♪You can be willful and stubborn♪

♪I'll be by your side anyway♪

♪You can cheat or guess♪

♪No one can change the fate♪

♪You can destroy it and start over♪

♪I'll be by your side anyway♪

♪One who's loved is always a kid♪

♪May the waiting be worth it♪

♪Patience will never fail♪

♪Every flower needs to be tended♪

♪Slow down and enjoy the journey♪

♪Hold no drudge but only accountability♪

♪Let's live in the moment together♪

♪I bought a whole bag of candies♪

♪The kind that you love♪

♪The effort of love, the simplicity of love♪

♪How terrible, love, love, love♪

♪You can cheat or guess♪

♪Be who you are and don't worry about the future♪

♪You can be willful and stubborn♪

♪I'll be by your side anyway♪

♪You can cheat or guess♪

♪No one can change the fate♪

♪You can destroy it and start over♪

♪I'll be by your side anyway♪

♪One who's loved is always a kid♪