【ENG SUB】A Better Life EP19 | Sun Li / Dong Zijian / Myolie Wu / Gao Xin / Chen Yao | YOUKU
[Hu Manli] Hey, Manli. Mr. Ai. When are you free? Xiaozhou and I want to buy you dinner. You and Xiaozhou? How about tonight? No time like the present. You’re free tonight? Great! What time and where? I’ll text you later. Okay. I’ll wait for your message then. See you tonight. Xue Xiaozhou. Hello? Xiaozhou. We’re meeting clients at six tonight. I… I’m not in good shape,
don’t wanna meet them. Have you forgotten
what I said yesterday? It’s just that I’m afraid I’ll leave a bad impression. Forget it, don’t ruin business. It’s fine, Mr. Ai is family. No, I mean… The client is Ai Linjiang? Exactly. Their family started bidding, you know? I thought we could all
have dinner together. Play the emotional card. Okay, I’ll go. Glad to hear. I’ll send you the address later. Let’s wrap up today’s discussion. Any other questions? No? Get back to work, then. Ai, stay for a moment. I’ll be away this week. I’ve listed all your tasks. Yes. Professor Ding’s submitted topic is fine. But this book, Astropolitics, you need to discuss it with him. Personally I think the content is too advanced and too profound for general audience. We must ask him to change topics. Got it. Professor Ding seems different now. More approachable than before. Indeed. The show is at a critical juncture. He knows what’s at stake. You must take initiative. Make decisions yourself when needed. Don’t depend on me all the time. Don’t worry. Just one week, I can handle it. What if I’m gone longer? Aren’t you only taking one week’s leave? Plans have changed? You’ve been with me
for almost two years. Time to stand on your own. Ning, are you alright? Are you really going on vacation? Where else am I going? Maybe I’m too used to stress. Relaxing actually makes me anxious. You go ahead. Let me wrap things up. Okay. I’m off. [Jun] [Call rejected] [You busy?] [Free tomorrow night? Dinner with me?] [Have plans with friends] [The day after tomorrow?] [Class] [You name a time] [Just text me.
I’ll reply when I’m free.] There’s no affair. Jun’s dad and I just have different values. He wants me to care for
our son and elders. But I can’t endure that life. That’s why we split. And another thing, I didn’t fight for custody. So everyone assumes a woman who abandons her child must be seeing someone else. But I wasn’t! Why won’t anyone believe me? I believe you. Really. Working women can’t take care of kids and have a career at the same time. With no elders at home to help out, if you really get custody, you’d actually harm the kid. Right? Manli. Thanks for understanding me. Why’d you think of buying clothes? Mr. Ai booked a Michelin restaurant. I checked. The per-person cost is quite high. How’s this one, Manli? I chose well, right? It looks nice. No discount on this one? No. Then it’s not necessary. Let’s wait for a sale. This one, please. I’ll wrap it for you then. I’ll wear it. Wait. You’re usually quite frugal. Why so extravagant today? This is the one. Trying to impress Mr. Ai, huh? Sure. It’s settled then. When the profits come in, you’re paying for this outfit. Not my expense. Yuki. This coat was reserved by the manager
for VIP clients. If your client wants it, place an order. You hear that? Take it off now. Don’t make Yuki lose her job over this. It’s fine, Manli. Let’s go to checkout. Wait. You snatched the manager’s stock. What about retaliation? I’m resigning tomorrow anyway. Couldn’t care less. You’re job-hopping? Manli, I’m opening my own vintage shop. I’m renovating it now. Come support my business. Nice, becoming your own boss. Congratulations! Done chatting? Let’s checkout. Sorry, this way please. Excuse me? Thanks. First time strangers,
second time friends. Add me on WhatsApp? No need, you have her contact. Thank you. Alright. Quite a personality. Don’t take it to heart. His mom just passed away,
and he got dumped. He’s not in a good mood. You know? Thanks, I’ll be off. Goodbye. A single, heartbreakingly handsome guy. My favorite type. Cherry foie gras. Wild yellow croaker. Snowflake beef cubes. Any fresh Australian lobster today? Yes, we do. Get me one. That’s all for now. [Keep you clothes clean.
Refund it after dinner.] What’s up? Let’s drink? No, I can’t. Got work to do tonight. Come on, just a drink. Actually, I have great news today to share it with you. Really? My girlfriend said yes to my proposal. Congratulations! I heard from your father about it. He said you had a girlfriend. But I didn’t expect a wedding so soon. Quite efficient, I must say. Who’s the lucky girl? We haven’t known each other long. She’s a doctor. Doctors are great. Xue… You… Doctors are good, really good. Congrats, Mr. Ai. Steamed yellow croaker
with yellow wine foam. Cherry foie gras. Jade jellyfish with sakura shrimp. Australian lobster baked
with sesame sauce. Enjoy. Thank you. Mr. Ai. Let me toast you. I’m so happy for you. Actually I’ve been pursuing her for quite a while. She only agreed to be my girlfriend last month. Though we haven’t been together long, she believes I’m a man she can entrust her life to. So it’s a flash marriage then. How decisive. Xiaozhou. Raise our glasses. Toast to Mr. Ai. Come on. That’s so rude! I’m genuinely happy for you. Thank you. But mostly I’m worried. Marriage is a life-changing event. Don’t ruin everything over some petty competitive urge. It harms everyone. What are you talking about? Manli. I think Xiaozhou is right. Thank you for that. But what we have isn’t about competition. Ours is true love. Of course, objectively speaking, she has many suitors. I am indeed a winner. How should I put it? In the real world, everything is competition. There’s no avoiding it. Victory and defeat are common in battle. Don’t take it to heart. Right, Xiaozhou? Here. To you. [What’s wrong with you?
Don’t offend our client.] [He didn’t do anything to you.] Mr. Ai, here. A toast to you. Today’s dinner is to show Xiaozhou and my sincerity. Compared to those professional trust companies
and private banks, it’s true, our qualifications aren’t as impressive. But when it comes to
knowing your family, I’d say no one can match me. So Xiaozhou and I want to compete for this bidding. Mr. Ai, if you have any questions, feel free to ask me. Manli. We’ve known each other for a while. I certainly trust you on this. It’s just your colleague here. Xiaozhou, are you qualified to bid? Yes, absolutely. Let me introduce… I’d like to hear it from him. You want to compete. With what? Capability matters. But it’s not just about money. A person’s character is the real core competency. Everything you said
is correct but useless. You want my business now. You need my help. Then act like someone
who’s asking for help. Right? Here, allow me. I’ll drink for Xiaozhou. Bottoms up, as you wish. Mr. Ai, please have a seat. Let me be frank with you. Xiaozhou was rude today and upset you. There’s a reason for that. He’s been through a lot lately. Right? He’s still adjusting mentally. Show some understanding. Okay? Then tell me. What happened to you? Oh my. Forget it. Nothing good anyway. It’s getting late. Let’s call it a night, alright? Manli says it’s over, then it’s over. Waiter. The bill please. Come on, I’ll pay. Let me. Bill please. We…we’ll pay I’ll pay. I…we… – We’ll pay. – Let me. I’ll pay. – Alright, I… – No. – No. – We agreed before dinner. This meal is on us. Xue Xiaozhou. I’m a shareholder here. No need for you to compete. Then I insist. What’s there to compete? You’re drunk. I’m paying! I’m not drunk! Ai Linjiang, I’m sober. Today I’m competing with you! You’re just an insurance salesman! What makes you think you can compete? Why fighting? No! Call security! Hurry, call security! Stop! No fighting! Compete? No! Stop it! Stop fighting! No! Pull them apart! Separate them! Listen, Ya is my girlfriend! Stop bothering her! What do you mean? Trying to steal my woman? If it weren’t for me giving you business, you couldn’t even afford food! How dare you challenge me here? Stop! Stop fighting already! Sit down! Xue Xiaozhou. Look at yourself now. You’re just a loser! What did you call him? Manli This is between him and me. None of your business. It is my business! He’s like a brother to me. Insulting him is insulting me. I don’t know what happened between you two. But I’m telling you, he’s no loser. His mother got sick. He quit school
to care for her for three years. You’re richer than him. But that doesn’t give you the right to humiliate him. We ate this meal with anxiety. It was expensive indeed. But every penny spent today was earned by his own hands. Let’s go! Here! Meatballs ready? Come on, you three. Come on, let’s drink. Let me propose a toast. Everyone fill your glasses. Stand up everyone. I hereby wish everyone huge sales every year, every month, and every day! May everyone become
the best salesperson! Great! Cheers! Bottoms up! Yes! Cheers! Bottoms up! To Ling. Is there enough food?
If not, we can order more. More than enough. Every time we dine with Ling, we always end up stuffed to the brim. Right! With a boss like her… Thank you, Ling. Hey, bring the gifts over. Everyone, listen up. Guys, sit. As usual, our team rewards and punishes fairly. Based on this month’s performance, I’m personally funding gifts for everyone. Great. Let me see. Let’s see who’s first. Let me see. Sun Xiaoqiang. Yes, Ling. Here. I love it. Thank you, Ling. Glad you like it. Work harder, keep it up. Sure. Back to your seat. Okay. Good. Next one. This is… Huang Yu! Still eating? Yours. Here! Yours. Thank you, Ling. A power bank! How did you know I lost my power bank? Lost it? You can lose anything, but not the deals! Right! Good. I swear: heads may roll, blood may spill, but the deals stay intact. The deals must not be lost. Let’s see who’s next. Oh my. Yang Yichang. Here! Yours. Thank you, Ling. Tough Shields! Long live Ling! Keep it up. Next. This one’s pretty big. Whose gift is this? Whose is it? Xue Xiaozhou. Yours. Have a look How is it? Like it? No. Ling, this is way too extravagant. It has to be extravagant! Xue Xiaozhou is our department’s
top performer! This is what he deserves, right? Right! Applause! Everyone should learn from Xue Xiaozhou. Understood? Yes! Work hard and keep it up! Take a photo for us. Okay. Alright? Use filter. Beauty mode. Over here. Sure, Ling. Smile. Smile, come on. Three, two, one. A few more. Change position. Turn around, back-to-back. Take one back-to-back. Wrong way. Stay still. Okay. Got it. How is it? Your legs look super long. Right? Send it to Xiaozhou. Xiaozhou, post it on your Moments. Okay. Then everyone likes Xiaozhou’s post! Okay! Xiaozhou, have a seat. – Thanks, Ling. – Now. Let’s continue, who’s next? You okay? Next, Tong Hui! Here! Your account got hacked? Why does it look like
a pyramid scheme? Finally using your brain. Tough Shields! The ultimate winner in life! Tough Shields! The ultimate winner in life! Cheers! Come on, everyone take a seat! We’ll now let Xiao Zhou share with us how to achieve in less than three months what others
take three years to accomplish! Applause! Great! Great! Great! Applause! Good! Applause! Bravo! Bravo! Good, great! I, I remember someone once said that when selling insurance,
throw shame to the wind. Don’t laugh. I, I think this is absolute truth. Why didn’t I understand before? I used to be so pretentious. Stupid, right? Just didn’t get it at all. The truth that money’s hard to earn
and shit’s hard to swallow. No, seriously. Wait. What is dignity? Can dignity fill your stomach? No, right? Can it be spent as money? No, dignity is useless! Completely useless! Worthless! Applause! Good! And another saying. One shouldn’t value dignity so much as to reject money! Right! – Right! – In this world, in our lives, without money, you truly can’t move an inch. Right! Bravo! Bravo! Wang Lingling! You’re still eating? Here! Did you hear what Xiaozhou just said? Yes. Do you understand? Yes. Put that shirt on. What? You don’t want to? Then you still don’t understand. Your performance
will still be at the bottom. Put it on. Xiaozhou didn’t wear it
last time either. What? Xiaozhou didn’t wear it
last time either. You are comparing with him? Aren’t you ashamed? Quickly, put it on. Wait a second. The criticism is justified. Didn’t I not wear it last time? I definitely have to make up for it. Absolutely right, no problem with that. No problem. It’s just a shirt. What’s the big deal? Right? Right? Just a shirt. Do I look good? Good! Yes! It looks quite nice. What are you filming? It’s not for free. If you film me,
you have to buy insurance from me. Here. We… we We’re a major insurance company. We’re called TSI. Really, in the industry… Let me give you… give you… It’s in my pocket. Let me give you…
give you my business card. If you ever need to buy insurance… See? See? Just come find me. This is our top salesperson. Thank you. These are all potential clients! Things like… elderly care assistance or kids going to school… Wait. What’s gotten into Xue Xiaozhou? Taking care of elders… How much did he drink? Seriously? Even buying a burial plot… Has nothing to do with alcohol. Life gave him a solid lesson. Let me tell you. Someone like him
who thinks so highly of himself, once he lets himself go and starts self-deprecating, he’ll go further than anyone else. Must remember this. We’re TSI. How does that saying go again? Life is merciless, but TSI has compassion. Come on, slogan time! Slogan! Tough Shields! The ultimate winner in life! Tough Shields! The ultimate winner in life! Tough Shields! – Next life stage, – Life’s big winner! – Must have it. – TSI! Thank you. – Life’s big winner! – Thank you. Tough Shields! The ultimate winner in life! Thank you, take it. – Tough Shields! – Here. The ultimate winner in life! Manli, Zhong Ning is your friend, right? Her case is under my management now. Today she called me, asked many questions about claims. She even asked about suicide payouts. I found it very strange. Maybe you should ask her
what’s going on. I see, thank you. Hello. Ai, hi. It’s Hu Manli. Is Zhong Ning there? Ning started her vacation today. She’s going to the Maldives. What? Going to the Maldives? How come I didn’t know? When is she leaving? Should be today. Okay, got it. Thanks. Zhong Ning. I need to talk to you. Message me back
or call when you’re free. [Jun, can you talk to me?] [Xiaozhou said
Jun’s policy needs extra info] Zhong Ning. Where are you? What’s wrong with
Jun’s insurance policy? The company said the dual recording isn’t very clear. They need you to re-record it. Manli. You’re lying. I’m not lying to you. Then put Xue Xiaozhou on the phone. He just told me on the call. We’re not together. Stop lying, Manli. You’re lying to us too, aren’t you? You don’t want treatment. You just want to settle things
and then die Right? Where are you? Hello? Hello? Where are you? Manli. Hang up. Don’t hang up! There really is a problem with the policy. It can’t be processed. As for the rest, I don’t know how to handle it either. Let’s fix the policy issue first. Okay? After that,
I won’t care if you live or die. Where are you? I’ll give you the address. But you have to
bring Xue Xiaozhou with you. I promise. Dammit, what’s going on? Calm down. Answer the phone. What’s going on? Where are you? Hotpot restaurant. Sir, could you go
a little faster please? Okay. Ling. Tell me, this Xue Xiaozhou Is he pretending to be crazy or playing dumb? If he didn’t want to tell us his secret, he didn’t need to go this far, right? You never know. Buy insurance from me! Here you go. Buy insurance from me. Someone as handsome as you
selling insurance? So handsome people can’t sell insurance? But not by shouting like you do. When you’re selling,
you’ve got to shout. What’s there to be embarrassed about? You’ve got to be loud enough
for everyone to hear. I’m just a lousy insurance salesman, right? If you’re gonna sell,
you better sell properly. What’s the big deal? Stop filming! Never seen someone drunk before? What am I doing? – Don’t interfere! – Stop filming! I didn’t say anything wrong, did I? Why is she here? What’s wrong with filming? Right? Why did you drink so much? Why are you here? Stop drinking, come! I have something urgent! Stop drinking! Hurry up! No wait, what’s so urgent? More important than selling insurance? Take this off and come with me! – No. – Take it off. – No! – Come with me! Why take it off? It’s something urgent! I’m not going What are you doing? What are you doing? What do you think you’re doing? If you can wear it, why can’t I? Isn’t it about maturity? Isn’t maturity just bowing and scraping,
selling insurance, being a yes-man? If others can do it, so can I. Am I not doing well enough? Look at what you’ve become! Aren’t you ashamed? What have I become? I’ve become a clown. That’s exactly how they do it. Why can’t I? You can’t! Why not? No reason! Says who? Not allowed! This is who I am! Take it off! I won’t! – Take it off! – Don’t… Manli. Fancy meeting you here. All of you ganging up on him alone, is that it? Think he’s got no family to back him up? Manli, you’ve got it all wrong. You and Xiaozhou know each other? Tang Ling, listen carefully. I don’t care who else you mess with. But Xue Xiaozhou is my brother. If you dare touch him I won’t let you get away with it. Manli. Here, be good now. – Take it off! – What? Don’t move! Stay still! Stand up. Stand up. Walk. The bag. Xiaozhou’s bag. Thank you. Drank so much. Thanks. Why did you drink so much? Hello, I’m right at the intersection. How much longer till you arrive? I’m wearing a black suit. Hurry up. I’m in a hurry. Thanks. What’s wrong with you? Have some water, come on. You’re 28 years old. Why are you just like Dingding> Just because others call you useless
doesn’t mean you are. Who helped me through my toughest times? It was you. You keep me going forward, right? You negotiated deals with me, helped me survive the financial crisis. It was you who helped me drive away
Ding Zhiyuan’s relatives. All these things really happened. Who said you’re useless? You’re very useful, you know? At the very least
during my hardest times, I couldn’t have made it without you. Why are you crying? Don’t cry. Didn’t cry when your mom left. What are you crying about now? It was their fault. They bullied you. I scolded them for you. They show absolutely no respect. You know? I’ll have your back. I’ll deal with whoever bullied you. Don’t cry. Don’t cry. No more crying. The car is coming soon. The car will arrive in one minute. Just cry for one minute then. Stop crying now. Cry in the car, they’ll think I bullied you, understand? This is unbelievable. The driver’s coming. Feeling better? It’s urgent! We need to go save a life! Go! Go! Go! Get in! Quick, come. Zhong Ning is committing suicide? Yes. She planned this long ago. [You have Jun’s contact info?]
What should we do now? [Daer: Yes]
[Set up a group, got to talk to him] I’m thinking of a way. Driver, please hurry. Okay. Class is starting soon, hurry. [His mom wants to kill herself]
This classroom is so far. [Such unlucky day] Hello? Is this Jun? Yes. This is Hu Manli. I’ll send you a photo later. Take a look. Okay. Zhong Ning. What are you doing? Come back here! Stay away!