【ENG SUB】Zhao Jiadi S2 EP07 | He Peng / Ding Xiaoying / Ling Zhuo / Chang Di | YOUKU
[Zhao Jiadi S2]
[Director: Jing Xiaoyao] [Episode 7] Alright, let’s cut to the chase. Sign with me. I’ll help you
package and apply for the competitions. If you play a full year of tournaments, you could earn over a hundred million. We split it ninety to ten. Thanks, but pro Go isn’t for me. I get one, you get nine. It’s not about the money. With your talent, it’s a shame to let it go to waste. It’d be such a loss. I know a top former national player. He’s looking for a student now. Want me to introduce you? He already has a teacher. You should answer your phone first. Seems pretty urgent. About what I told you, think it over carefully. Take your time with it. Ying can be pretty direct. Don’t take it to heart. It’s okay. I haven’t thanked you yet. As long as I didn’t slow you down. Are you free this afternoon? I’ve got plans later. Do you need something? It’s nothing major. Well, I still owe you a thank-you gift. I figured a book would be best, and I thought
you could pick one yourself. Thank you, Ms. Jiang. I actually need to buy books
in Hang City. I’ll send you the address then. Have you decided to head to Hang City? Thanks to Mr. Jiang’s recommendation letter, I got an interview at Risheng. I should be leaving
in a couple of days. You’re only in your twenties. This is such a crucial time
in your life. Finance might not be what you expect. It can get pretty dull. It can gradually make you rigid. That doesn’t sound like an English teacher talking. Throughout one’s life, who decides what’s important, and what’s not, anyway? We all end up the same in the end. So just do what you want. It’s never the world that’s rigid. It’s our minds. Some people can only find peace
in the mountains, while others find calm
in the city chaos. It’s the same idea. Can I run something by you? Go ahead. We’re friends now, right? So, stop calling me “miss”. No problem. Is she your girlfriend? No, she’s not. We’re just online friends. We met in a finance group years ago. “Where can I gaze upon the Divine Land? Panoramic views from Beigu Tower unfold. Rise and fall through ages grand… Sun Quan led ten-thousand men at youth…. an army of ten-thousand men…” “Sun Quan led an army of
ten-thousand men at youth. Firmly holding the Southeast,
warfare never ceased.” I finally learned how to say “army”. But you’ll never be a hero. [My beloved father, Wei Mingyi] You left without looking back, pretty decisive. But you left a mess behind for me. I had no choice
but to stay with the Lis. Now I have to come visit you
every month, just to show Li Minxian I care. He has been… putting on more airs lately. Thinking back,
the Li family’s first pot of gold was all thanks to your help. But in the end, it all came to nothing. They’ve made it big now, but all you got is one comment. You were a good guy. But from this matter, I’ve learned something important. People either get used by money or by affections. If you’re the first to show your heart, you’ll end up as just a pawn. I’m alive just to win. I’ll get everything they took from you back one by one. When it’s finally all done, maybe I’ll ask Zhao Xin for you, see if he still remembers who Wei Mingyi is. I’ll come see you again next month. Coward Dad. I checked on what you asked me to do. It’s just like you guessed. Wei Jinghai is the son of an old friend. Li Minxian raised him. I’ve known Wei Mingyi for years. I’ve never heard of him getting married and having a kid. If I hadn’t seen that boy’s eyes, I wouldn’t even dare think about it. If I’d known it, I would’ve brought him back as I did to Dongcao. Dongcao knows what’s right. She’s got kindness in her heart. But not everyone is like her. After all these years in business, few people have moved me, but Wei Mingyi is one of them. Back when Mr. Qi was in trouble, I was left no other choice. Back then, I thought, after things settled down, I’d take everything I had and find him. But who could’ve thought… You’ve sent Fu Fang and the others
to the mining site. Can you really trust them? Uncle, I entered the mining site for business, not to stir up any fights. As long as that boy from the Wei family doesn’t cross my line and cause trouble, it’s fine. By the way, Uncle, that rascal went to Hang City. Yeah, I know. After raising eagles for years, I’ve realized something. Raising eagles is like raising people. Eagles need to be strong, but can’t get too many muscles. As for raising people, you need to break their arrogance, but keep their pride. What do you think? I can pretty much guess it. But I wonder
if Baliang can handle it. After all, it’s their turf. Plus, he’s carrying your debt. When I first started out on my own, let me tell you, forget roughing it outdoors. Even if it’s just scraps of food
someone else left, I’d kneel down and lick them clean, not leaving a bit. Uncle, compared to me, he knows nothing about hardship. You Zhaos are all stubborn as mules. Your biggest flaw is being way too proud. You win ninety-nine moves, but lose just one, and you lose the whole game. I actually feel for Baliang. Not because I’m afraid he’ll struggle, but because he has
such a good foundation and nature, yet you keep forcing him
to grow too fast. Still, I’m kind of curious. Back then, you were set on expanding south, constantly clashing with Li Minxian, which ended up helping them
form a chamber of commerce. In the end, you got nothing. Now it’s Jiadi,
who actually has compassion. Maybe… this is a new opportunity. Where the hell are you? If you don’t get out soon,
we’ll miss our stop. It’s packed up front. I’m at the end of the train. Dear passengers,
we’re arriving at Jia City Station. Please get ready to get off in advance, and make sure
you have all your belongings. Please don’t leave them on board. We want to avoid any trouble for you. Looking forward to seeing you again. Have a pleasant journey. Excuse me, sir. Did you take the wrong bag? Are you sure that’s your bag? It’s mine. I know my own stuff. Mind your own business. Wait. Maybe open it to check. It’d be a hassle if it’s not yours. What’s wrong with you? I’m in a rush to get off. Let go of me. It’s better if you check now. Let go, I’m getting off now. Sir, you got here just in time. What happened? Please, take it easy. Please put your hand down. Let’s talk this out, okay? What’s going on? When we got on earlier, didn’t I help you put it up? There’s another one just like it. Maybe this gentleman
took the wrong one. Please, check your bag. So… so, let’s just have a check to avoid misunderstanding. Why do I have to check my bag? I’m in a hurry to get off. Hold on. Just open your bag. Let’s take a quick look. Do you want a fight? Open it up and check inside. Let go! The gentleman asked you to open the bag. Let’s have a look inside. Are you serious? Let go of me! I’ll let go once you check it. Are you letting go or not?
If not, I won’t be nice. No, I’m not letting go. Then I’ll have to get physical. – Calm down.
– Let go! If you don’t let go, I’ll use force! What’s happening here? Officers. What’s going on? Here’s the situation. When this gentleman boarded, I helped put his bag up. There was a cartoon print under his bag. I think he might have the wrong bag. Officer, I’m in a rush to get off. He won’t let me leave. Please cooperate with me. Let me check your bag. It’s just my bag, nothing special. It’s fine, just a quick check. That’s my granddaughter’s toy. No idea when she stuck it on. This is my bag. – This is my bag.
– Alright. So this one’s yours. Where’s your bag then? My bag? Maybe this is actually mine. They look the same. It was a mix-up. Sorry about that. I’m sorry. Even in a hurry,
be careful with your bag. There’s no time. I’m rushing to get off. Sorry, officer. Sorry about that. Step aside. Sir, please check your things. See if anything’s missing. That’s a lot of money. Everyone, sit down. Please sit down. Nothing’s missing. Are you sure? Yes. Alert the platform now. Hold that man on the platform. Hello? Please be alert. You’re sure nothing’s missing? Yes. You’re really relaxed about it. You left something so valuable
on the rack. Good thing this young man noticed. See? I didn’t lose it after all. Alright. Please be careful, sir. Young man, could you help us look after him? – Don’t worry.
– Call me if you need anything. I’m just in car 15. Thank you. Let me help, sir. I’ll give you a hand. Thank you so much, young man. It’s no trouble. Sir, be sure someone meets you at your stop. Yes, someone’s picking me up. That’s good, then. Young man, do you work in finance? Not yet. But I’m planning to apply
to a financial company. The whole Wall Street thing?
I don’t buy it. If we’re talking about financial wisdom, our ancestors’ books
have real insight. Sir, do you know finance? I don’t know much about it. But I do understand some principles. But young man, you really seem fit for this field. Anyone who trusts you with their money is bound to feel at ease. Manager Lin, the exam scores are out. Take a look. We’ve got some real talents this time. Did anyone get a perfect score
in the EPI section? More than that. Two people aced it. Oh, really? He’s an overseas returnee. [Song Mingjian]
He worked at Goldman Sachs. [Zhao Jiadi’s Resume] What’s wrong? Nothing. Everyone throws their money in. We all play a zero-sum game together, competing all the time. In the end, it’s all about your take on trends and future prices. Those who judge right take money from those who guess wrong. That’s how you make a profit. Money’s only valuable
when it circulates. Everyone wants to make money. So whether it’s finance, or futures trading, it’s already changed from what it was. That’s why I said I only agree with part of your view. You’re not wrong. But I’m not talking about
finance methods. I’m talking about its underlying logic. Everything in this world has its own way of working. From the sky and earth shifting, to mountains and rivers flowing, down to every blade of grass, it’s always the same pattern. Laozi called this pattern
the Way of Heaven. Heaven isn’t just emptiness. It’s nature itself. Everything adapts to survive, and that’s what we call the Way. If you want to get things done, first, follow the Way of Heaven. But remember,
you need to think about this. I’m talking about Laozi’s philosophy. Yeah, I know about that. Laozi’s impact
on Western philosophy and science was huge. Hegel, Tolstoy, and even Adam Smith in economics all respected him a lot. The futures market is pretty complex, but no matter how complex it is, its impact on the spot market
is still limited. The deliverable goods is limited. Everyone wants to make quick money, but when seeds hit the soil, they have to follow their growth cycle. When economic fluctuations get big, governments always step in to manage it. In the end, finance is just a tool, and it still has to serve
the real economy. The foundation of life isn’t money. It’s the crops that grow from the land. It’s conservation of energy and extremes meet. Sir, I think I’m starting to get you. These days, technology has come a long way. That’s definitely a good thing. But it has its downsides too. People are surrounded by abundance, but feel distant from nature. We stand on the ground, yet barely notice the earth below. Give it time, and problems are bound to show up. It’s rare I find someone to chat with. Guess I went off on a tangent. Not at all. Honestly, for your age, your views are pretty impressive. I still have a lot to learn. Sir, you taught me so much. Not at all. It’s rare for me to meet someone young who’s so easy to talk to. Dear passengers, the train will soon reach Hang City station. Sir, this is my stop. Hold on. Please don’t leave them behind on board. We want to avoid any trouble for you. Looking forward to seeing you again. Have a pleasant journey. I’m getting off at Hang City too. Here’s my contact info. If you’ve got time later, come have tea with me. No problem. I’ll head to the crew compartment. I need to thank the train police. Alright. Let me. I’ll help you. Alright. Hold on to it tight. Thank you. I’ll wait for you to come for tea. Once I’m settled, I’ll visit for tea. I’ll be waiting. [Hang City] ♪Through wind and sand,
he narrows his eyes♪ ♪The road ahead is rough, each step a fight♪ This way. Hello. Could I ask you something? Where’s the nearest agency around here? ♪Full of passion, he’s never changed♪ ♪Though they always say
he’s a little untamed♪ ♪Wind and snow always stay by his side♪ ♪They fuel his fire, light his way♪ Looks good. It’s really clean. Just tidy it up after renting. Let’s go talk it over with her. Ma’am, can you make it a bit cheaper? Eight hundred is the lowest. It’s close to the business district. How about seven hundred?
My budget’s tight. If seven hundred doesn’t work, we can look at other houses. We’ve been looking all afternoon. Checked out a few places already. Seven hundred’s fine,
but sign for a year. Alright. What about the payment method? One-month deposit
and three months upfront. Two-month deposit.
If you move out early, the deposit won’t be refunded. Let’s sign the contract. It’s settled. Done. I’m starving here. We’ll eat in a bit. Slow down. I’ll grab my stuff
from the guesthouse later. Let’s go for a walk tonight. We can clean up tomorrow. Okay. Uncle. Are you going for an interview? The day after tomorrow, it won’t clash. Alright. I’ll check out the job market too. See if I can find some work. Sounds good. You’ve promised me. No more going to nightclubs. Too much drama at that place. Sure. Once you settle in,
I’ll sign you up for a class. At least get your associate degree. Please stop talking about studying. I’m really not cut out for it. How can you eat so much? Because I’m a hero. All heroes have big appetites. Really? Mom says
my dad could eat a lot too. Tongtong, you’re being cheeky again. Sorry about that. It’s fine. The noodles are delicious. Do you live nearby? We just moved here. Great, come by whenever you can. Definitely. Say bye. Bye bye. See you. That kid is really cute. Reminds me of when I was little. You weren’t as cute as him, though. You looked like
a dried sweet potato back then. Uncle, what are you even saying? This one’s called seaweed egg drop. Write something with Mom first. [Interview Materials] [Risheng, Hang City] Senior, I heard Risheng’s written exam is tough, but how did so many people pass? If my mom hadn’t pressured me, I would’ve never come back. Still, it’s a shame about you, Senior. You even gave up a great job
at Goldman Sachs. [Song Mingjian]
Honestly, for Asians there, there are still some limits. Besides, things are going well here now. I really don’t want to miss this chance. That’s a good point. Anyway, I never wanted a bank job. Getting into Risheng isn’t bad either. Our interview’s about to start. Please sign in first. Come get a registration form from me. Fill it out and hand it back to me. Song Mingjian. Nice job. Full score. Keep it up. Thanks. Zhao Jiadi. Zhao Jiadi. – Senior.
– Has Zhao Jiadi arrived? I’ll keep his exam paper for him. Yu Kai. Right here. Thanks. Wang Cheng. Thanks, miss. Which school are you from? My senior and I are from Springton.
What about you? I’m from Tsinghua, PhD program. You two look exactly like real pros. Like something out of a movie. Which position did you apply for? My senior’s going for
proprietary trader. There’s only one opening. I went for the Middle Office
to avoid competing. And you? As long as Risheng picks me, any job is fine with me. I’ll give it my all. Hey, sir. You’re Zhao Jiadi, right? Yeah. They just sent out a form. I grabbed it for you, just fill it out. – Thanks.
– No problem. Can I borrow your pen again? How did Risheng split the groups? Do latecomers still get to interview? Now we all have to wait because of that. Exactly. Sorry about that. I missed my bus. No worries, I was checking the time. Honestly, you’re right on time. Mr. Zhao, which job
did you sign up for? Proprietary trader. But there are other jobs on the form. You sure you don’t want to reconsider? No, this is the one I want. I even selected “Do not accept adjustment”. They only hire one proprietary trader. My senior applied too. So? Don’t you know? So, basically, you have no chance. How did you score on the exam? Perfect score. Another perfect score? Really? Which school did you graduate from? Where did you intern before this? Hai College of Economics. I haven’t interned anywhere. I guess I just fill it quickly? Yeah. Just fill it in briefly. The last EPI question was brand new. My advisor only just published
a paper on it. How did you manage to solve it? Maybe I just got lucky. I guess I calculated it right by chance. There’s no such thing as luck in math. Does your family work in this field? No, they don’t. People back in my village don’t get this stuff. Is the entry bar this low now? You can’t just pass exams in finance. Hey, talent comes from anywhere. My grandpa’s from the village too. It’s really thriving there these days. Might even outshine the city soon. Mr. Zhao, hurry up and finish your form. A little pot is soon hot. Ignore him.
He doesn’t deserve to be talked to. You’re right. He’s just a joke. Sir, let’s get to know each other. I’m Yu Kai. I’m Zhao Jiadi. That stuck with me. Honestly, Zhao, I don’t really know why, but I think you’ll make it in. Thanks. Manager Lin, this is the last group. [Song Mingjian’s Resume] [Zhao Jiadi’s Resume]
It’s a pleasure to meet you. My name is Yang Benchu. I just graduated this year. I… Have a seat. Alright. No need to be nervous. We have a few questions. Did you get hurt? My grandpa asked me
to tell you something. He said the student he wrote a reference for doesn’t need special attention. Just follow the rules. [Zhao Jiadi’s Resume] The engine, car body, chassis, etc., [Hai College of Economics]
will be replaced by data, chips, batteries, and related software instead. I think cars in the future will blend semiconductors
and the Internet. [Registered Address: Tang City]
Thanks for your answer. – Wait for further notice.
– Okay. Thank you. Good morning, everyone. Let me introduce myself first. My name is Song Mingjian. I’m truly honored to take part in this interview. I graduated from Springton University. My major was Business Administration. During my studies, I also chose our university’s well-known Operations Research
and Financial Engineering courses. I was also selected twice for the summer research program of the Bendheim Center for Finance. The results of my research received praise from the professors. My alma mater puts a lot of focus
on computation. And they really value
real-world applications too. That set a solid foundation for my Goldman Sachs internship. Bendheim? I attended their seminar once. They deserve a lot of respect
in the industry. Why didn’t you apply for their program, like Master of Finance? Bendheim’s master’s program is much more academic
and finance-focused, centered on research. That doesn’t really match
my career goals. So I didn’t apply in the end. You interned at Goldman Sachs
for less than four months, but you worked on three major projects. Projects that big usually can’t be finished
in such a short time. So, is it fair to say you haven’t handled
a full project from start to finish? Then please tell me
about your actual duties. Well, I started here as an intern. You haven’t answered my question. For the Concrete Acquisition Project, I mainly handled industry research
and data analysis, as well as organizing and related tasks. Back in college, I worked with my mentor on a research project
about quantitative stock selection. So the company moved me
to quantitative analysis and modeling team to help push the project forward. Quantitative stock selection? Then let’s hear your understanding and insights on it. Quantitative analysis means using mathematical models
instead of human judgment. As for quantitative stock selection, it uses mathematical formulas and tech to lower the risks
of picking stocks manually. Let me give you an example. Right now, there’s a method abroad called the Magical Formula
for quantitative stock selection. It’s not really popular here yet. But it helps investors to avoid complex industry background and tough value analysis issues. It’s practical and the returns
are impressive. Plus, the person
who created the formula is Joel Greenblatt himself. He’s become a legend
in the investment world. So I really think developing true mathematical thinking and valuing quantitative analysis are big advantages
for the finance industry abroad. I hope to bring that mindset with me as I move forward in my career. Not bad. [Hired] I get your situation. You might not be a good fit here. We mostly hire accountants, plus insurance and software development. Are there any sales jobs available? I’m really hardworking. Let me put it this way, even for sales positions, we require at least an associate degree. There are so many recent graduates now. If you were the boss,
who would you pick? But I’m really hardworking. – Seriously.
– That’s enough. Just head out and turn right. Try asking those agencies on the street. See if they have anything for a factory position. That might suit you better right now. Sir, – please think about it.
– Hey, let’s not waste any more time. Alright. Next one, please. Next candidate, Zhao Jiadi. Please come in. ♪The night pauses♪ ♪The noisy world falls into silence♪ ♪Who lets loneliness tear apart♪ ♪The once lost soul♪ ♪Waiting for fate to return♪ ♪The freedom behind the surge♪ ♪Pride suppresses the self♪ ♪Desire turns into foam♪ ♪The outline in the mirror♪ ♪Reminds me of the mistakes of wasted time♪ ♪A thousand truths♪ ♪Shatter the shackles of falsehood♪ ♪Time buries the clues♪ ♪That reveal the lies and illusions♪ ♪Cruelty awakens the self♪ ♪Struggling to begin again♪ ♪The shadow hides in biting sadness♪ ♪Reason chases the soul’s light♪ ♪In this confused reality♪ ♪Might as well look up♪ ♪Love will cross paths with hate♪ ♪Sparking fire♪ ♪Speaking with tears and smiles♪ ♪That cause and effect♪ ♪The stars will shine♪ ♪Illuminating the desert of memories♪ [Exclusive Platform] [The exclusive network distribution rights belong]
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