(Work Together, Create and Innovate)
I'm back from my trip.
I bought some dried fruits at the train station. They are very sweet.
Try some.
What's the matter?
Xiao Chuang has been MIA in Shenzhen
for more than ten days.
I should look for him there.
Okay. Calm down. Let's think of a solution.
I have a client
who has close ties with Shenzhen.
Maybe I can ask him
and see if we can get a Border Defense Permit?
How long will it take?
Five to six days at least.
We don't know if Brother Xiao is dead or alive.
Might as well prepare a funeral if we have to wait this long.
It seems like our only choice
is to inform our superior.
We made a mistake.
Therefore, we deal with the consequences.
I will do anything as long as I can get hold
of Xiao Chuang's whereabouts.
I'll talk to Mr. Tan first
because one, his network is just as broad as Mr. Lin's
and two, Mr. Tan is nicer.
You're right. Never go to Mr. Lin.
Or else, we'll all
die together.
(Adapted from the novel, Our Times by Wang Qiang)
=Episode 12=
(Wine and Cheese)
=Our Times=
If you can strike a deal with those
distributors in major regions,
I'll let you do whatever you want in the future.
(China) Can I take your word for it?
Only if the deal is set in stone.
Pei Qing Hua
has rendered great merit
for getting the distributorship in North China.
He is a promising young man.
I don't understand
why you don't like him.
When he speaks, he's shy and timid
like a girl.
He lacks the confidence of a salesperson.
Serve.
Five to one.
You know, he's shy but he's reliable.
Isn't that something commendable?
Also, he gets all respectful and whatnot
when he sees you.
But when he sees me, he wants to hide in a hole.
I don't get him at all.
Did I do something to him?
You...
Also, how is it five to one?
The ball didn't touch the table just now.
Four to two.
Fine. Four to two.
Take this!
That was a brilliant move.
Director Lin.
Director Tan, can we talk?
Lin and I were just talking about you.
Speak of the devil!
Go ahead.
What's the matter?
Director Tan,
can we do this alone?
Lin is not an outsider anyway.
No need to hide.
Did we make a rushed decision?
Brother Xiao is trying his best to earn money.
It's not easy.
And now, we're snitching to our superior.
Did Brother Xiao say yes to this?
Have we considered his feelings?
What makes you think that you guys can speak on behalf of him?
If you're just going to stutter, shut up.
Someone called. They have found him.
Xiao Chuang is in the police station.
He's safe. Don't worry.
(Work Together) He'll be back within five to six days.
Oh no!
I...
I shouldn't bother you guys.
I'll come back another day.
Well, we're not busy now.
What happened? Tell me.
I should...
You.
Whenever you see me, you become like this.
Did I...
I get it now.
You want me to go away so that
you can report your work to Tan.
No. That's not what I mean.
Then what exactly do you mean?
Pei.
Just spit it out.
If you leave without saying anything today,
there will be problems between us.
Speak!
It's about Xiao Chuang.
What about him?
He...
What happened to Xiao Chuang?
He managed to buy the train ticket!
Why did you come here in a hurry?
He managed to buy the train ticket.
But the train will only depart in three days.
He said
it's hard to find a train ticket back to Beijing,
so he wanted Pei Qing Hua to extend his leave.
As a result...
Did you forget about it?
No, I didn't. I was about to tell them.
So you two came all the way here
to tell us this?
Yes.
All right.
You can leave now.
Let's go.
(Work Hard)
Thank god for my quick reflex.
Or else, we'll be in trouble.
Xiao Chuang will never
let us catch a break.
Tan,
Xiao Chuang has been on leave for almost 20 days.
Does he think he's the boss of Huayan?
No wonder you couldn't answer me
when I confronted you several days ago.
Don't approve an extended leave
like this anymore.
Okay.
Let's continue our game.
Well, you saw just now.
He couldn't even finish his sentence.
Speech is not his forte.
I'll talk to him later.
Bring it on.
Okay.
(Ambitious and Determined)
I'm done.
I'm not in the mood today.
Why are you here?
How do you know that I'll be back today?
Oh my.
I haven't shaved.
This is embarrassing.
Where have you been?
Do you know how worried I was?
I'm sorry.
My bad. I'm sorry.
I'm back now. See?
I'm fine. Look, I'm here.
Everything will be all right.
They only locked you up for a few days?
I thought it'd be a few years!
I was just a small tout.
Those who hoarded a bunch of tickets
got punished heavily.
I just
wanted to make up for my mistake.
I want you to be free.
I know you did this for my own good.
Anyone can say that, except for me.
Xiao Chuang,
can you stop making us worry for a second?
Do you think 20,000 yuan
is more important than your future?
None of them is important.
I mean, equally important.
But it depends on
the person I did this for.
I cannot take your money.
Why? Don't.
It was either a fine or imprisonment.
I picked imprisonment for you.
The legal system has punished me once.
I deserved that and I served my sentence.
Don't make my good conscience punish me once more.
Why are you always like this?
(Sleeping Car, Normal Seats) Hey, don't be mad.
How about this?
I swore an oath in the police station.
Now, I'll swear another oath. Okay?
I swear
that I will never do any dirty business anymore.
I won't be reckless anymore.
I won't take any risk.
No more next time?
No more next time.
Actually,
if I was imprisoned for several years,
would you wait for me?
Why would I?
Who wants to be associated with a criminal?
Xie Hang!
I, Xiao Chuang,
(Beijing Station) am a criminal,
a villain,
an outlaw,
and a bandit.
Do you want to stay together
with a bandit?
Are you willing
to keep doing bad things for her then?
For how long?
Will the rest of your life do?
(Sleeping Car, Normal Seats)
Stop it.
Pei Qing Hua is over there.
You're also here, Junior.
I'm sorry
for causing you trouble again.
We'll settle the score later.
Sure.
This is Xie Hang,
my girlfriend.
What?
This young lady
does not know what she just got herself into.
It feels like a dream.
(Sales Department)
Brother Xiao.
- You're back! - Brother Xiao.
I'm back.
I've missed you.
I thought you got into big trouble.
No big trouble will come to me.
You shouldn't do illegal things.
Because if you do,
your life will be ruined.
What?
It's a reference to All About Ah-Long.
Ah-Long...
I'm glad you came back safely, Xiao.
Have some soda.
Thanks.
By the way, Brother Xiao.
Director Lin asked for you yesterday.
He didn't seem happy.
I think he's mad.
When you meet him, you have to be extra apologetic.
All right. I'll go see him.
Director Lin.
I came back here late due to
some private matters.
I will gladly accept any punishment.
You have quite the tantrum.
You know,
I wanted to
punish you.
But since you brought back a stellar result,
I will not admonish you for your extended leave.
A stellar result?
I heard you sold 50 computers
during your extended leave.
Great job. Keep it up.
Oh! It's no big deal.
It's my duty, after all.
Stay humble.
Just come to me directly
if you want to take a leave.
It's no trouble at all.
Just remember to
keep me in the loop.
I can be reasonable.
Of course.
Don't burn yourself.
Brother Xiao.
How did it go?
All is fine.
Mr. Lin said my sales was enough to cover for my mistake.
Where did that 50 computers come from?
Xu gave you his clients.
He said he wanted to repay your kindness.
Where is he?
On a business trip. Not back yet.
Senior.
You're here.
We need to talk.
Go ahead. Tell me.
Junior.
You must have been very worried
when I was away.
Let me know now
if you want me to apologize or not.
If you do, I'll give you an apology straight away.
Why apologize to me?
Don't you think
you owe everyone an explanation?
You said you wanted to queue up to get the lottery tickets for an IPO subscription.
Tan Yuan and I went here and there to get you an ID card.
Yet,
you went to become a tout
with the money we lent you.
I'm sorry.
I only changed my mind
once I arrived in Shenzhen.
Do you know
how easy it is to make money in Shenzhen?
A one-yuan biscuit is now worth seven yuan.
Also, the lucky draw
will only happen in a couple of months.
I can't wait this long.
Besides, this is for Xie Hang
and everyone else.
I didn't even take a dime.
I know you didn't do this for yourself.
I was really mad two days ago.
But
the way you treated Xie Hang
moved me.
I'm glad to hear that.
Don't be mad, okay?
Why should I get mad?
You already got your punishment in the police station.
I won't take that 10,000 yuan
that you transferred to me.
That's to thank you for lending me your ID card.
Tan Yuan and you will be paid.
I, Xiao Chuang,
will never ask people to return me the money I gave away.
It's yours now.
You can do whatever you want with it.
You can even tear that transfer receipt.
You're being unreasonable again.
Let's forget about it.
Oh.
These are
the ID cards Tan Yuan lent me.
Please return them to her.
Pei. Director Tan is looking for you.
I'm coming.
Go.
Come in.
Director Tan. You asked for me?
Come in.
Pei.
Thank you for your hard work lately.
You couldn't even visit your parents during Chinese New Year.
The harvest season is soon.
I'll give you several days off
so that you can spend time with your mother.
But now
is a crucial period for the distribution system reform.
It's okay.
I've talked to Xu Yang.
He'll take over your part.
Just enjoy your trip back.
Thanks, Director Tan.
By the way,
you have one important task
in this trip.
And that's to tell your mother
everything about the business you're doing here.
Be honest with her.
If you can complete this task,
I will have one less regret.
Director Tan,
I know I've been
trying to avoid direct confrontation.
I finally got a chance to go back home
and talk to my mother
face to face.
Don't worry.
I'll definitely finish this task.
Good.
Tan Yuan.
Xiao Chuang has returned your ID cards.
Can you check?
Yay!
The weather is nice today.
Are you free later?
I'm free.
I have to go back to Huayan later,
but I can spare 30 minutes.
Cool.
It's quite warm.
Try this.
What is this?
It's purified water.
Man Lin brought it from Mount Lao.
You can't find it here.
Then you should keep it.
Drink it.
Man Lin said sharing is caring.
Drink it.
All right.
Do you like it? Is it sweet?
It tastes like potable water.
I think you have a bitter tongue.
This is purified water.
Is that so?
I shall savor it slowly.
By the way,
can you return this money to Xiao Chuang?
I can't accept it.
Honestly, I don't know
how to return that 10,000 yuan to him either.
You know Xiao Chuang.
Refusing his gift is an offense
worse than slapping his face.
Let me see how I can deal with it...
Oh, Xiao Chuang also invited us
to a meal the day after tomorrow.
It's to celebrate his safe return. You have to be there.
Should we use this money
to buy him a gift?
Good idea!
Right?
What should we get him?
We should get him something he likes.
Xiao Chuang likes fame and glory.
He enjoys attention.
He likes to show off.
Likes to give himself airs.
- I know what I should get him! - I know what I should get him!
You first.
That's exactly what's in my mind!
Really?
Are they still not here?
They have been late for almost an hour now.
Are you hungry?
What about we have some first?
I'm not hungry. Let's wait a bit longer.
I'm okay.
They are here.
Here!
What happened to you two?
We've been waiting for you!
Allow me to officially introduce
my...
We have met already.
Really?
Tan Yuan doesn't know about it yet.
Tan Yuan, this is Xie Hang, my girlfriend.
Come on, have a seat.
What?
To celebrate this historical moment.
To commend your moral integrity.
Tan Yuan and I have prepared you a gift.
Wait.
I...
Isn't this just a radio?
We have several radios in our dorm.
But this one is different.
Not everything can be measured
by money.
I beg to differ.
You see,
something that is heavy might not be expensive,
but something expensive tends to be heavy.
What's the hurry, Senior?
We spent the entire morning in China Telecom
and used the money you gave us to buy you
a secondhand cellular phone.
It also comes with an impressive phone number.
9000666.
I...
Did I hear this correctly?
You can call me whenever now!
Senior, the way I see it,
for you,
making money is not something tough.
Instead of wishing you good fortune,
we would rather wish you a safe life.
Junior...
We have prepared
an even bigger gift for you.
It's about to happen.
(Sound of the City. Song Request Session.)
(For our next blessing, )
(the owner of the phone number)
(9000666 called in)
(and requested)
(the song, Merry Go Round)
(for Mr. Xiao Chuang.)
(May his business)
(thrive forever and ever.)
Junior...
I'm not going to say anything.
Miss, a dozen of beer, please.
Are you trying to
make yourself drunk or make me drunk?
Junior, no matter what,
both of us will leave here drunk.
Miss,
two dozens!
Okay.
Sure. Bring it on.
(Saint Carlo's) When will your return to Beijing?
Not until next month, at least.
But I don't know what I should do in Beijing.
However,
I still wish to come back to Beijing.
Oh, right.
I heard that our friend here, Pei Qing Hua,
is going back to his hometown.
Have a safe trip.
You're going back to your hometown?
It's the harvest season. I can visit my mother too.
I haven't been able to see her
since I've been busy working.
I'll send you back.
See you then.
Take care.
I'll bring the bike here.
Are you upset?
I'm fine.
When do you leave?
This Friday.
Why?
Why didn't you tell me?
Didn't you get to know about it just now?
The campus is just ahead. I'll see you then.
You drank just now.
Do you want me to walk you home?
It's late now. It's dangerous.
It's fine. Man Lin is waiting for me in front.
I want to be left alone.
You've been sulking.
What happened?
You looked so happy when you left earlier.
What the heck is wrong with him?
Him?
As in Pei Qing Hua?
Who else?
I wanted to hang out with him,
but then he told me that he's going back to his hometown suddenly.
And that's why you're upset?
No.
I'm upset
because he didn't tell me.
I had to get this info from someone else.
That's not right.
Man Lin.
I think I grew more and more attached to him.
Is this
bittersweet love?
When it comes to finding a boyfriend, it's always bittersweet.
(Female's Dorm)
He has to like you too.
Or else, you'll lose more than you can gain.
Do you think he likes me?
What are you doing?
Gosh! You scared me!
You scared me first.
What aren't you asleep
at this ungodly hour?
Are you still wondering
why Tan Yuan is upset?
No!
It's just insomnia.
Senior,
have you had purified water before?
Yes.
It's bland.
That's not right.
If you pay attention to it,
you'll notice it's a little bit sweet.
Let me take a sip then.
Let me take a sip!
It's gone.
Stingy.
Is this Man Huan Sheng?
Is this Qi Rong Bin?
Yes! Can you hear me?
Yes, very clearly!
Let me try!
Brother Xiao, this thing is so fun!
Can I borrow it for two days?
No! Get lost!
Just two days.
The ferret fur coat I lent you came back oily.
Why would I lend you this?
No means no.
It's your fault.
Will letting me try it cost you an arm?
I couldn't borrow it either.
I couldn't even get my hands on it.
Xu,
I haven't thanked you
for the favor you gave me last time.
Thank you.
Just a small help. Don't mention it.
You know what?
I'll talk to Mr. Tan.
I'll negotiate
with those scummy distributors on behalf of you.
Why? You think I can't handle them?
It's not what I meant.
I'll just be frank with you.
You're a civilized person.
And they are a bunch of thugs.
You two belong in different worlds.
We don't belong in different worlds either.
How about this?
Take this cellular phone with you.
It's new and has a nice number. It's enough to bluff.
Xiao Chuang,
when can you
get off your high horse?
What makes you think
that I can't do what you did?
Xu.
That's not what Brother Xiao meant.
If I can't handle this,
then what's the point of being a salesperson?
We have classes to go to.
Leave us alone.
(Career Advice Department)
You are the person in charge.
If you cannot give us an explanation regarding our ID cards,
then you will never be able to leave.
Exactly!
Haven't we returned the ID cards to you?
You weren't selected for the internship.
There's nothing we can do.
Don't play dumb.
I've asked around.
If one or two
weren't selected, so be it.
But none of us was selected. How is that right?
Exactly! None of us was selected.
Did you use our ID cards
for something else?
I already said no!
Stay here!
She ran away.
No.
Guys, this is not right.
We should write to our superior.
Yes, report her!
I remember they are from the IT Faculty.
Let's go find her now.
Let's go.
Let's go!
I've gone through the contract.
You misspelled goods with foods.
There are several mistakes here too.
All right. I'll make amendments.
Is Xiao Chuang here?
He went out to see clients.
Are you looking for him?
Something bad happened!
(Devotions) Was the internship real?
Speak!
Sorry, Sir.
The one in charge of interns wasn't there.
Once he's back, I'll ask him for an update.
I've called the management
of Huayan.
They weren't aware of any internship.
Just so you know, Tan Yuan,
this is a grave matter.
Some might even argue that it's a scam.
If you do not come clean now,
I'll ask the police to intervene.
You won't tell me, huh?
I'll call the police station then.
Sir.
Sir, someone from Huayan is here.
He's at the entrance.
What?
The internship is real.
It's just that the company is too busy to deal with it now,
so they sent someone over to apologize.
Sorry, Mr. Principal. I'm late.
I work for Huayan. I'm Pei Qing Hua.
I remember you.
The IT student graduated in 1990.
I even gave you a certificate.
Yes, Mr. Principal.
Tell me about the internship.
Well,
we've picked 20 students,
but we couldn't inform them
because we were too busy.
It's our fault.
How odd.
I know Lin and Tan myself.
Go back and ask them
to speed things up.
Okay.
Now that everything is in the clear, do it properly.
Tan Yuan,
you need to inform the school
and the faculty about this kind of thing.
Understood?
Yes. Thanks, Sir.
(Yanjing University Administration Office) Thank you, Pei Qing Hua.
I would be so screwed if you weren't here.
You're quite good at lying.
The principal was...
Why did you stop out of a sudden?
It wasn't a lie.
But you...
I have to recruit interns now.
You created this outrageous lie.
It's not something you can simply brush off with ambivalent statements.
Aren't you going back to your hometown?
How long has it been since you went home?
Maybe later.
Now that I have a crisis on my hand,
I can't just leave like that.
I don't even know
if Director Tan will agree to this.
I'm sorry
for causing you trouble again.
You.
I need you to do two things.
I would do 200 things for you, let alone two.
First, promise me that
you'll never take the easy way out
and not think about the consequences.
Collecting ID cards under the pretext of an internship program?
Cunning, aren't you?
I just wanted to help a friend.
Okay, I promise.
And the second thing is?
Secondly, I have to head back now
to convince your dad so that we can make this internship happen.
Please refund this train ticket for me.
Bye.
Okay.
Director Tan.
Pei.
Come in.
I...
I'd like to ask you something.
Go ahead.
I want to recruit interns for Huayan
to show the current students our business.
What do you think?
I've heard about it.
The principal called me
and he said you're the person in charge.
I was very happy to hear that.
What about your trip home then?
I've already
phoned back
and explained to my family.
I think my priority now
is to make sure that the internship program runs smoothly.
At the moment,
you're indeed the best person for it.
Xiao Chuang might be smart
and quick to adapt,
but he's not built for this type of work.
We also need more people now.
I would love to see some fresh blood
in the company too.
Well,
use this opportunity
to scout out
who's a good fit for us
and keep them.
Okay.
Let me set everything up.
Not bad, Pei.
You start to think for the company of your own volition.
It's my duty.
(Purpose of Internship)
Junior.
I've heard about everything.
It is my fault that this happened.
You should head back home.
I'll take care of the interns.
Senior,
I gave my words to the principal.
Director Tan even specified not to let you handle this.
Just leave me be.
I owe you another one then.
Yes, and they are piling up now.
You basically owe me your life.
Speaking of which,
I owe you this time,
but so does Tan Yuan.
I have told her repeatedly
that she shouldn't
use this method,
but she refused to listen.
What did you expect when you forced her to a corner?
You even gave her a target.
100 ID cards.
What did you expect when you forced her to a corner?
How affectionate.
Nothing has happened yet
and you're already so protective of her now?
Fine. Fine. There's nothing between you two.
Careful.
Is this Compartment 6?
It should be.
Xiao Chuang! Xiao Chuang!
Why are you staring at me?
Do I have something on my face?
You're beautiful.
A second spent watching you is a second well spent.
What were you
thinking about?
I was thinking about
how we came and left this place so many times.
And this time, we chose to settle down.
Isn't it great?
Why do you look
troubled?
Actually...
I didn't tell my parents
that I had resigned.
Why?
I don't dare to.
If I tell them,
they'll be angry.
Then...
Where will you stay
then?
I don't know.
I'll call my classmates and see how it goes.
It's okay. Let me handle this.
Don't worry.
Sir, we're not going to Liuliqiao anymore.
Yanjing University, please.
Okay.
She's your girlfriend?
Yes, we just got together.
Please help me.
Let her crash for a while.
I will gladly come to Brother Xiao's aid.
Let her stay here.
That's my buddy!
She said yes. This is the place.
It has water and electricity. Everything.
I live over there.
If anything, just shout.
I'll come to you straight away.
Don't worry.
This is my room and this is your bed.
If you don't have a blanket or a mattress,
just borrow mine.
You can use this table.
If you want to wash your face or brush your teeth, you can go to the bathroom.
Or you can just bring the water here and do it yourself.
This is the fan.
If it's warm, use it. No need to save electricity.
She's Xu Yi Wan.
We're close. Just make yourself at home.
Sorry for bothering you.
I have a very rigid schedule.
I won't disturb you.
You're Brother Xiao's girlfriend.
I trust Brother Xiao's taste.
You must be a kind person.
Just let me know if you need anything.
Don't be shy.
Exactly.
=Our Times=
♪ The vicissitudes of life ♪
♪ Treacherous like the weather ♪
♪ Is this true or fake? ♪
♪ Who can tell me? ♪
♪ My youthful passion ♪
♪ Fuels my bravado ♪
♪ Who can understand ♪
♪ How I feel now? ♪
♪ The waves are choppy ♪
♪ But I will not settle for the ordinary ♪
♪ The tower might be high but I can climb ♪
♪ My ambition is as loud as the ringing bell ♪
♪ Reverberating in my chest ♪
♪ Facing the gusty wind ♪
♪ It cleared the thoughts in my heart ♪
♪ Ups and downs, I'll face it with a smile ♪
♪ The faraway light calls for me ♪
♪ So I brave the wind again ♪
♪ The wind that signals the changing of time ♪
♪ My undying faith shall be reborn ♪
♪ Only with love and integrity that you can get to the end ♪
♪ After this long journey ♪
♪ Who will remain as a hero? ♪
♪ That gusty wind ♪
♪ Oh, that gusty wind ♪
♪ The thick mist ♪
♪ Is like the doubts in my heart ♪
♪ It feels so real ♪
♪ It can't be fake ♪
♪ Let the naysayers be ♪
♪ They mock my stubbornness ♪
♪ Success or failure ♪
♪ They serve a purpose ♪
♪ The waves are choppy ♪
♪ But I will not settle for the ordinary ♪
♪ The tower might be high but I can climb ♪
♪ My ambition is as loud as the ringing bell ♪
♪ Reverberating in my chest ♪
♪ Facing the gusty wind ♪
♪ It cleared the thoughts in my heart ♪
♪ Ups and downs, I'll face it with a smile ♪
♪ The faraway light calls for me ♪
♪ So I brave the wind again ♪
♪ The wind that signals the changing of time ♪
♪ My undying faith shall be reborn ♪
♪ Only with love and integrity that you can get to the end ♪
♪ After this long journey ♪
♪ Who will remain as a hero? ♪
♪ That gusty wind ♪
♪ Oh, that gusty wind ♪
♪ Facing the gusty wind ♪
♪ It cleared the thoughts in my heart ♪
♪ Ups and downs, I'll face it with a smile ♪
♪ The faraway light calls for me ♪
♪ So I brave the wind again ♪
♪ The wind that signals the changing of time ♪
♪ My undying faith shall be reborn ♪
♪ Only with love and integrity that you can get to the end ♪
♪ After this long journey ♪
♪ Who will remain as a hero? ♪
♪ That gusty wind ♪
♪ Oh, that gusty wind ♪