【Movie Version】A Better Life | Sun Li / Dong Zijian / Myolie Wu / Gao Xin / Chen Yao | YOUKU
I’m 39 years old now. Hard to tell, right? My son is already 13. I’ve been working in Blue Ocean,
Jiangcheng District of Shanghai for 20 years. Over these years, I’ve closed 396 deals of various types. A decade ago, I achieved my first Million Yuan Round Table. Let me explain what that is. The Million Yuan Round Table is a way of recognition of agents
in the insurance industry. Just a few years later, I made Top of the Table. Let me tell you. That was quite impressive. Its performance requirement is triple that of the round table. It’s like the Oscar of insurance. My biggest deal these years had eight million in paid premium. Know what that means? Paid premium. It means real money from clients. They paid me eight million. What is that? That’s trust. In insurance, trust is life. What is this? These are all affirmations
from my clients. My dear clients, love you all. Cut. Camera operator, I’ll leave you an editing point here. Give me a close-up shot, okay? Is this really necessary? Close-ups have impact, you know. Listen. I shoot short videos on platforms myself. I get it. Let me touch up. Shoot me from the left side. My left side looks better. Okay. Camera operator, can you go from the trophy to my face? Alright. Ready? Three, two, one. These are all affirmations
from my clients. My dear client, love you all. Cut. Li Shan. I want to say a few more words to my son through the camera, okay? Ms. Hu, this wasn’t in our schedule today. Since we’re here, let’s shoot more. My son’s in 8th grade at Whiton. You know Whiton, right? The top-ranked
bilingual school this year. Tuition alone costs over 100K, not counting summer camps or tutoring classes. Which outfit looks better? We have enough footage. Next appointment’s at ten. Time to wrap up. Let’s go. Sorry, Ms. Hu. We have other shoots scheduled. I know. Next is Director Zhu
from my company, right? I know him well. Let me talk to him. Here. Let’s check out our study. Come on, Li Shan. Bring the camera. Come. To our study room. Honey. Let me introduce you. My husband, Professor Ding of Philosophy Dept.
at Shanghai Tonghua University. Sorry to disturb you. We’re here to film Ms. Hu. About what? They’re from a popular web show. It’s called “New Forces in Business”, featuring accomplished people
from all walks of life. So why interview you? Because your wife is impressive! Here’s the thing. Ms. Hu has been
exceptionally selected as a candidate for Blue Ocean Insurance Star. This honorary title from Blue Ocean Group is the highest honor for insurance agents. We’re very curious about Ms. Hu’s 20-year journey in the industry, so we came to interview her. Hear that? Aren’t you the host of Philosopher Says, Professor Ding Zhiyuan? That’s me. You’ve watched his show? Never missed an episode. I’m Professor Ding’s fan. Zhiyuan is getting popular now. Better wear sunglasses when going out. Okay. This is the 1985 World Literature. You’ve read it too? Saw it in my professor’s office
during undergrad. May I flip through it? Be my guest. Go ahead, take a look. If you like it, there are so many, just take a couple. No, Ms. Hu. These hundreds of World Literature are serial publications. It’s not easy to collect. If this volume is missing, the whole set loses meaning. Got enough material now? Don’t you still needing to film Director Zhu? Director Zhu! Yes. Then I won’t keep you. We’ll take our leave. Goodbye, Professor Ding. Alright. I’ll see them out. Here. Thank you for your hard work. Not at . Don’t use my unflattering shots. Don’t worry. Elevator’s here. Looking forward to your film. Sure. Thank you. Goodbye. It’s just a promo. She’s all over the place like having hyperthyroidism. She practically showed off every single possession in the house. I don’t know how her professor husband can even tolerate her. She can be difficult, but don’t underestimate Hu Manli. She attended vocational school
20 years ago. Started as Blue Ocean’s receptionist,
she’s now top sales with estimated annual income over a million. She’s got some real skills. Are you going out? Yes. Where to? Got a lecture. Will you be back for dinner? Probably not. Wait a minute. You’re a public figure now. When you’re out, mind your behavior and image. Understand? Okay. [Romantic letter
from Spring Snow to Ding Zhiyuan] Spring Snow. Hello, Mrs. Ding. I… I’m Wang Xue, Professor Ding’s graduate student. Wang Xue. Madame de Pompadour was the official mistress of
French King Louis XV, a famous socialite and a prominent patron of the arts
at that time. She also had an interest in writing. Voltaire was among those she sponsored. Foreign mistresses are so competitive. Maple Grove Entrepreneurs’ Book Club Hello ma’am. May I see your invitation? Sorry, I forgot to bring it. My apologies. No entry without invitation. So strict. Mrs. Ding? Wang Xue. Hear that? She called me Mrs. Ding. Ding Zhiyuan is my husband. Welcome. Just a moment. Mrs. Ding, this way please. Today I want to discuss this topic. Mrs. Ding, what brings you here? What do you mean by that? First I’d like to conduct a survey to everyone present today. Today’s event is for Zhiyuan. He’s the host, I’m the hostess. If I didn’t come, people might mistake who the hostess is. That wouldn’t be good, right? …have absolute advantage. This way please. No hurry, come here. I’d like to talk to you. Do you feel saying “happy” makes you seem naive? Wang Xue, right? You got into
Zhiyuan’s grad program last year. There’s much you don’t know. How old are you? 25. Where are you from? Jiangxi. Just playing a little joke on everyone. Don’t be fooled by how charming and eloquent Zhiyuan is here. Without me, he wouldn’t know how to live. Must everything be “happy”? Every night, he still waits for me to go to bed. For an old married couple, you can’t draw equals. Do you understand what I mean? It’s something you realize
while doing things. Yes. Are you sure? Yes. I believe it’s something worth pursuing. It can be planned for and is attainable through practice. Happiness itself isn’t an independent entity, nor a concrete existence. So you can’t pursue it separately. I believe happiness is a byproduct. It emerges when you’re pursuing your life’s purpose. A natural additional experience. So don’t chase happiness directly. What you should do is pursue self-fulfillment. Then happiness will naturally follow. Thank you. Many thanks to Professor Ding for sharing such wonderful insights. Now we’ll move to Q&A session. If anyone has questions for Professor Ding. please raise your hand. Over here. I have one. I have a question. Okay, the lady at the back can’t get enough of our book club. Let’s have our staff pass the mic. Thank you. Professor Ding, hello. Here, I want to ask a rather gossipy question. Gossipy? Do you consider yourself happy? That’s a difficult question to answer. What’s so hard about it? Happy means happy, not happy means not happy. Right. Sorry, ma’am. This question might reveal Professor Ding’s privacy. Maybe next time if there’s a chance… Sorry, I was presumptuous. I think Professor Ding must be happy. Right? I don’t know how you are at home, but seeing you today, radiant and eloquent with so many VIPs here as your fans, you must feel accomplished. This is a rare opportunity to be at such a high-end event. I’ve written a poem, dedicating to you. Alright. What poem is it? Quite romantic. You had a hidden talent. What a surprise. I’ll read it now. When you’re by my side, even night turns to fresh morning. Besides you, I desire no other companion
in this world. Each time my eyes meet yours, my heart already flies to you. Professor Ding, what do think of my poem? Everyone, Professor Ding has a meeting. He must leave now. Our reading session ends here today. Thank you all for participating. Excuse me, how do I get to
Maple Grove Book Club? It has rooms on the 7th, 3rd, and 4th floors. This way? Take the elevator here. Give me your ID later. I’ll handle it. I’ve said all I needed to say. Wang Xue, I came today to tell you. You’re still young. The road ahead is still long. Don’t ruin your future
in a moment of folly. Mrs. Ding, I… I-I really don’t know
what you’re talking about. Zhiyuan. I recited that poem just to remind you. Students are young and inexperienced. But you’re the teacher,
you should know better. How could you take advantage of your position like this? No, Mrs. Ding, I… I didn’t, you’ve got it all wrong. Professor Ding, please say something. Enough, no more explanations. This is just a friendly reminder. I’ve made myself clear. Consider this matter closed. About changing your tutor, can you submit the request tomorrow? Change… change my tutor? Mrs. Ding, you really misunderstood. Professor Ding, I’m begging you. Please say something. This is truly a misunderstanding. It really is a mistake. Ms. Qiu. What are you doing here? What a coincidence. I’m Spring Snow. The two of us should talk privately. Are you joking? Life always plays
all sorts of jokes on us. I didn’t expect this would happen. I initiated this affair. Don’t blame Zhiyuan. I won’t interfere with your family affair. You shouldn’t meddle with him and me either. Let’s pretend nothing happened and maintain peaceful relations. You’re not young anymore. Do you realize what you’re saying? Let me remind you. Ding Zhiyuan is a married man. What you’re doing is immoral. Morality? The morality of love
is mutual affection. Feelings are like clothing: only the wearer knows comfort. They can’t be forced. Your moral standards are impressive. Too bad Zhiyuan and I don’t share them. This book club, he won’t be coming anymore. You’re a respectable figure. Please respect yourself. How can you be so confident that you can make decisions for him? I won’t contact him, but he might contact me. Then you overestimate yourself. I met Ding Zhiyuan at 20. We dated and married. What storms haven’t we weathered? The bond between us can’t be broken by your sweet nothings. How long since you’ve been intimate? Three years? Five years? Typical for middle-aged couples. What does that prove? Zhiyuan told me he always thought he was inadequate. But after meeting me, he realized he was just inadequate with a certain person. Hu Manli, as a fellow woman, I pity you. Shameless bitch. You’re back. Why are the lights off? Just say what you want to say. Come here. No, I’ll stay sitting here. Come here now. I’m staying here, I… What are you trying to do? Look how I’m dressed. What do you think I want? Anyway, we’re still married, right? After everything today, I think we should talk calmly, instead of all this nonsense. What happened today makes me angry and hurt. But listen, I can forgive you, as long as you promise me, no more book clubs and not seeing that woman again. Then I can pretend nothing ever happened. When couples married for long, all feelings fade over time. It’s the same for everyone. In the past, I did neglect you because of work. That was my fault. I’ll change. Okay? Let’s work on it together. We can definitely go back to
how we were. Alright? Manli! Hu Manli! I’m begging you. At least change out of these clothes. I really can’t take this. What do you mean? A woman is taking the initiative, and this is how you treat me? So much happened today. Now isn’t really the right time. Then pick a time. Tomorrow or the day after? How can you schedule such things? With other women, no scheduling needed. Sparks fly when they may. But with your wife, you need a schedule! Otherwise, I’ll probably die before it happens. You… I have nothing to say
to someone like you. Excuse me? You’re the one who cheated! You betrayed me! Not only didn’t I blame you, I even tried to fix things with you. What more do you want? I don’t want anything. I’m just tired. I need some space. You’re crazy! What are you doing? Tell me. You already know everything. What more is there to say? Why could you do it with her but not with me? Tell me. Tell me! What are you doing? Are you gonna talk? Are you gonna tell me? What are you doing? You’re insane! Tell me! What are you doing? Give it back! Give it back! Give it back! Tell me! Give it back! Give it back to me! Because I love her! What did you say? I said I love her. The moment I see her, she’s the only one I ever want. Forever! I feel she and I are completely compatible! Completely compatible? I’m your wife! You stand before me, saying you love another woman. What am I then? Tell me. What am I? What am I? You simply don’t realize it. Over the years,
I’ve grown afraid of you, Afraid of me? Afraid of what? I get nervous when you approach me. I dread your constant nagging, about houses, cars, money, the things I hate most! Don’t you live in this house? Don’t you drive these cars? Don’t you spend that money? Here we go again. Hu Manli, don’t you see what you’ve become? What have I become? Richer and more powerful! I’m upsetting the noble Professor Ding. How strange.
I was just like this before. Why didn’t you complain then? Back then you needed me. You needed my money
to support the family. You needed me to pay for your degree. Stop it. I was just as money-driven before Why no objections back then? Now that you’re successful, you won’t take orders anymore. Listen, Ding Zhiyuan. Your success is all thanks to me. Even Zhong Ning came through
my connections. Without me, Ding Zhiyuan, you’re nothing at all! Everything came from you? Fine. Take it back. I’ll return it all. Everything you gave, I’ll return them. If it all came from you, then I’ll give it all back. If you’re not satisfied, go report me to the school. Have them fire me. Take everything back. Ruin my reputation. Make me infamous forever. Hu Manli, I’m telling you. I can overlook all these things, but you can’t trample on my dignity or insult my character! Zhiyuan,I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. Stop it! Don’t be mad. Forgive me! I’m sorry. Zhiyuan, I’m sorry. What I said earlier
was just anger talking. I-I-I’m sorry. Please forgive me. From now on,
things you don’t want to hear, I’ll never say again. Things you don’t want to do, I won’t force you either. Okay? Zhiyuan, forgive me. I was wrong, don’t be angry, okay? Hu Manli. I want a divorce. What did you say? I said I want a divorce. No! I said it! I want a divorce! Listen to me. I love her. And she loves me. Most of my life is already gone. Now, it’s time I live for myself. I won’t do it! Come back here! Come back! Come back! Pony flies. Pony flies. After Dad finishes up, Mom will take you to get some sun. Dad’s here. Dad’s here! Let Dad eat. Go to Daddy. Daddy’s here. [Doctoral Degree Certificate] [If you want a divorce, meet me here] You’ve entered a water hazard area. Dangerous water depth. Please mind your safety. Keep children supervised. No swimming, fishing or other water activities in this area. Thank you for cooperation. You’ve entered a water hazard area. Dangerous water depth. Please mind your safety. Keep children supervised. No swimming in this area. Zhiyuan. Thank you for cooperation. Why are you here? Hu Manli sent me. Wang Xue notified me for her. Said it was important. Very punctual. Everyone’s here. Remember that bridge? Right at the bridge’s peak, you proposed to me. Back then, you told me you’d be good to me forever. Come here. What are you doing? It’s alright. You say you love her and want to leave me. Yes. Don’t make things so embarrassing, ok? You’re just bewitched by this woman’s sweet talk. Zhiyuan, we’ve been married for over ten years. How can feelings just vanish? Don’t be foolish, Zhiyuan. We can talk about it some other time. Lisu, let’s go. What are you doing? Are you crazy? Can’t you calm down? Can’t we talk properly? True feelings bring regret
only when lost. Ding Zhiyuan, think carefully. If she and I both fell in today, who would you save? Hu Manli, let’s be civilized. Answer me. Who would you save? I… Okay. Let me help you decide. So you can see clearly who you truly love in your heart. Let go! Someone’s in the water! She’s drowning! Help! Help her! Someone’s drowning! Are you okay? Help! Help! Help! Help! What happened? Someone jumped in! Help her! Hurry! It’s okay now. It’s okay. Zhiyuan! Zhiyuan! Ma’am, are you okay? Let’s go. Let’s go. Ma’am, what could possibly be so troubling? Ma’am, are you okay? It’s nothing. I lost something. Why didn’t you call for help? You just jumped? What if something happened?
Who’d be responsible? Here, let me help you up. I’m fine. It’s alright. If I die, then I die. No problem. ♫Wave once more then release♫ ♫One last wave to false peace♫ ♫Why force love river’s lease♫ ♫Each step chills what we know♫ ♫Is the end just hollow woe♫ ♫Rush to dodge life’s hollow grind♫ ♫Vowed I’d never lag behind♫ ♫My joy soared for eyes to find♫ ♫Yet dust clings where I stood♫ ♫Time’s stream bears what’s misread♫ ♫What if we can’t catch its tide♫ ♫Glance back where shadows hide♫ ♫Fearless though sorrows glide♫ ♫No soul is born to love by design♫ ♫Strange doubts haunt paths we trace♫ ♫Follow fate’s faint embrace♫ ♫No dream’s born to save our race♫ ♫Scars mark where light once glowed♫ ♫Pain’s whispers cascade♫ ♫Rush to dodge life’s hollow grind♫ ♫Vowed I’d never lag behind♫ ♫My joy soared for eyes to find♫ ♫Yet dust clings where I stood♫ ♫Time’s stream bears what’s misread♫ ♫What if we can’t catch its tide♫ ♫Glance back where shadows hide♫ ♫Fearless though sorrows glide♫ ♫No soul’s born to breathe or survive♫ ♫One wild leap♫ ♫One sacrifice♫ ♫Chase skies we can’t revive♫ ♫No dream gifts what we’re denied♫ Parting ways with no regrets. Wishing us both happiness apart. You’ll regret this. Someday, You’ll beg me to come back to me. ♫That fire won’t subside♫ About the breakup, don’t tell anyone yet Why? My dad has high blood pressure. I’m afraid the shock might be too much. Our son’s in his
sensitive teenage years. I don’t want it affecting his studies. Okay. I’ll do that. We have urgent matters for Mr. Jin. Okay, one moment. Mr. Liu said we should learn from Shanghai. He really said that? – Excuse me. – Yes. Mr. Jin, Chen Fang says it’s urgent. Mr. Jin, sorry to interrupt, but there’s something important. I think it’s necessary to
report to you in person. What is it? Mr. Jin, I have another piece of news. Ms. Hu plans to use Insurance Star as leverage to jump ship to TSI for a higher salary. Distinguished leaders, dear colleagues, hello everyone. First of all, I would like to express my deep gratitude for being awarded the Blue Ocean Star. Though the award is an internal honor
within Blue Ocean Group, it carries benchmark influence
in the industry. Calling it the Oscar of insurance
isn’t an exaggeration. To be awarded with… Memorizing lines? Congratulations! A bit too early, but thank you. Not early at all. Everyone knows you’re the talk of the company these days. This awards ceremony has to recognize you first. How are you going to
celebrate with Professor Ding? Have he already prepared a candlelit dinner at home? That’s wonderful. Today’s a big day in your life. Enjoy it. Thank you. [Blue Ocean Insurance Star Award Gala] Good evening, Chairman. To all my colleagues at Blue Ocean, good evening. Today is Blue Ocean’s
Insurance Star Awards Gala. Without further ado, let’s turn our attention to the screen. Blue Ocean
Insurance Star Awards Gala. The Blue Ocean Star Award. Surging waves racing forward. Flowing endlessly onward. 17 years of perseverance, witnessing the power of persistence. They are the perfect embodiment of the Blue Ocean spirit. November 2022 marks my 198th month of continuous excellence. Looking back now, so many emotions well up. 17 years of perseverance, I’ve delivered warm service to 5,000 clients. Moving forward, I’ll keep striving endlessly, continuously serving, leading other team members. Mr. Hu, your team has done well. Winding and converging, all because of trust. Becoming the district director, I feel the responsibility is greater. My daily schedule is packed tight. I manage the team in the mornings and schedule the client visit
for the afternoon. Some say insurance work is stressful, but I believe
it’s greater responsibility. Perseverance leads to lasting success, all driven by genuine passion. As a department manager, what matters most is leading the team in consistent client management practices, delivering exponential experience enhancement, while maintaining continuous elite recruitment. Looking for more talented people for the team. Blue Ocean Shanghai Branch
Department Manager, Zhao Yang. Okay, thanks for watching. So next up, let’s welcome
the Chairman of Blue Ocean Group to take the stage and speak. Please. Thank you everyone. To give a peach in return, repay with jade and gem. As long as everyone
firmly follows Blue Ocean, Blue Ocean will surely reward you
with maximum benefits. Let’s give a warm round of applause to congratulate the winners once again. May they keep up their efforts, scale new heights, and achieve greater glories. Thank you! Thanks for the chairman’s inspiring speech. Now, let’s welcome the ten award winners to the stage. Please have our chairman present the awards. Come back first. Mr. Jin. Come in. Ms. Hu. Take a look. Cao Ling? She’s my client, what about her? Well. My subordinate was sorting through
old claim policies. He found something suspicious
in this policy. So, there are some questions I’d like to clarify with you. You said ten years ago, Cao Ling bought
critical illness insurance from you. Afterwards, she filed a claim for breast cancer. That’s right. But this Cao Ling had already had breast cancer before purchasing the insurance. Were you aware of this? Per regulations, Cao Ling shouldn’t have qualified
for this insurance. Even if she bought it, recurrent breast cancer won’t be covered either Right? Ms. Hu, regarding her situation… I’m not sure. Not sure? Yes. According to the insurance process, I asked all required questions
before signing. The client failed to
disclose truthfully. Are you sure it’s the client’s fault? What do you mean? Are you doubting me? She told me to do it this way. I knew having had breast cancer would disqualify me from insurance, so I didn’t want to buy it. But Hu Manli told me it’s fine. Said she’d help me figure it out later by tampering with medical records. She’s lying! I didn’t! Why would I instruct her? Only you know the truth. Mr. Jin, her situation, I…I didn’t know. She’s slandering me! She has no reason to. Why would she slander you? Let me ask you. Before Cao Ling took out the insurance, did you know she had breast cancer? Mr. Jin, I… Did you, or didn’t you? Manli, I’m begging you. My child has autism. If you don’t help me now, I have no way out. Manli, please help me. I’m begging you, Manli. Get up. Please get up. Can we talk? Manli… Stop kneeling. Can you really bear to see me and my son die? Her situation was complicated. Enough! That’s enough. I don’t care about the rest. Mr. Jin, give me a chance. Let me explain privately. Don’t bother. You’re a veteran. I’ll save you the dignity. Leave on your own. Leave? Where can I go? Don’t you get it? You got fired. Hu Manli is in trouble. What happened? What’s wrong? What exactly is going on? Cao Ling, hello. I’m Hu Manli. Hello. The number you dialed is powered off. Mr. Fang. Mr. Fang. What? I… In the materials
I gave you earlier. There wasn’t that voice recorder. Ms. Hu is after all a senior agent. There might be
some misunderstanding. I asked the client specifically. But I didn’t know my inquiry would actually harm Ms. Hu. But Cao Ling told me before. She was the culprit in the fraud. It wasn’t instigated by Ms. Hu. Ms. Hu must have arranged it with her. When I stepped in, the client got scared and revealed the truth about this matter. The relevant department has verified it. It’s extremely egregious. Maybe termination is the best outcome for Ms. Hu. Work hard. You’re about to become permanent staff. Ms. Hu, you can’t go in! Ms. Hu! Mr. Jin, do you remember
this police report? Why do you still have it? Back then I was alone, doing cold calls in Nanhui. I was new and clueless. I ended up getting arrested as a scammer by villagers. It was you who drove from Xujiahui to Nanhui for over two hours to bail me out from the police station That was August 16, 2004. You saved me once. Can you save me one more time, Mr. Jin? Crying now, are you? Weren’t you so capable before? Got arrogant as your performance grew. Had others sign compliance training for you. When underwriting claims, you bypassed procedures
for expedited processing. The back-office staff have been discontent with you for long. I’ve been covering for you
on many things. You know that? I know I was wrong, Mr. Jin. I’ll change, I know I messed up. Even if you made all those mistakes, I’m still willing to give you a hand. Thank you, Mr. Jin. If you hadn’t met with Li Qingqing… I can explain about Li Qingqing. Just answer me. Did you meet with Li Qingqing or not? She did contact me, but I didn’t agree to anything. You didn’t agree because you hadn’t won
Insurance Star yet! Once you got that honor, you’d have leverage to negotiate, right? No! She did reach out to me. I was afraid refusing would offend her. And yes, it flattered my vanity too. But I didn’t promise her anything. I never considered leaving, Mr. Jin. If it weren’t for you back then, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I’m not an ungrateful person. Alright, enough. I don’t care what you say. I only care what you do. Your actions have spoken clearly. Very well then. That Li Qingqing, her wolf-pack mentality is quite famous in our industry. Over at her place, everything is profit-driven. You’d fit right in there. It suits you. I respect your choice. And let me congratulate you, okay? Be civil. Leave your own. Honey. It’s done. Don’t worry. I begged Ms. Hu not to tell. I got on my knees and pleaded. I told her if she exposes this matter, then my child and I would have no way out. So you mean Hu Manli didn’t put you up to this? Yes. Then this is serious trouble. The company has found out now. 300,000 means over ten years in prison. Please help me. No. My child is sick. He needs my care. I’m begging you. Help me, I can’t get caught! No! Ma’am, please don’t do this. I’m just following company orders. Ma’am… Please stand up. Get up/ It’s not that I don’t want the money. Given your current situation, there might be a way out. Please help me. I underestimated you. I always thought you just wanted small favors from me. Seems I misjudged the situation. Who’s behind you? Background check was my assignment. Cut the crap. What good is ruining me to you? I’m just doing my job. Believe it or not. Fine. Tight-lipped, aren’t you? We’ll meet again. Better pray
you don’t fall into my hands. Hello? What do you want? You wouldn’t see me. I had to come to your office. Want something to drink? Cut the crap. It’s about the house. Have you thought about it? Whether you ask me once
or a hundred times, my answer remains the same. I won’t sell my family’s house. Xiaozhou, no matter how you resent your father,
I understand. But Zhig was your father’s life’s work. You can’t let anger make you reckless. I know you need money. Today, if you’re willing to sign this contract, the 500K on this card is yours immediately. If Xue Runnian saw the company he built collapsing, wouldn’t he be heartbroken? Xiaozhou, after all, he was your father. Who he is doesn’t matter. When people make mistakes, they must pay the price. Don’t come again. It won’t change anything. Your company with Xue Runnian has nothing to do with me. Xiaozhou. Don’t go. Let go. Take the card. Don’t you need money? Just take the card. You need money, I know. – Sign the contract. – Let go! Can you stop this already? You two… I figured it out. Now I’ve got it all sorted. So that’s why you targeted me. You’re colleagues. Ding Zhiyuan left me for you. You’ve already won. Must you be so ruthless? Destroy my career too? What do you mean? You orchestrated this
yet pretend ignorance. It’s not what you think. It just occurred to me. Does Ding Zhiyuan know he exists? Young man, do you know about Ding Zhiyuan? You’re something else. Both older and younger,
greedy appetites. You’ve misunderstood. So it seems they don’t know about each other. My relationship with Xiaozhou… I’m his elder. It’s not the kind you’re imagining. Elder? What kind of elder? The kind who could save him
20 years of struggle? A sugar mommy? There’s nothing between us. You two were practically hugging. And you’re still covering for her. So you knew about
Ding Zhiyuan’s existence. Quite resourceful. Very charming. But let me warn you, Professor Ding is quite innocent. He wouldn’t accept someone this young. Xiaozhou. Xiaozhou. Hu Manli. If you feel you’ve got leverage over me, go ahead and tell Ding Zhiyuan. You’re not afraid? Let’s see who he believes, me or you. ♫If I close both eyes tonight♫ ♫Back to that wishing summer night♫ ♫Wind brushes your shaking frame♫ ♫That world feels close just the same♫ ♫If I dare to face the dawn♫ ♫Do you know this face you’d drawn♫ ♫Gray spirals looped in endless chase♫ ♫Tracing tears not words they trace♫ ♫How many times must this repeat♫ ♫Sighs pull my gaze to retreat♫ ♫Sleepless nights, risks untold♫ ♫None of it for my own soul♫ ♫Winds blew, rains poured♫ ♫Umbrellas broke, we soared♫ ♫Sky fell, ground shook♫ ♫Through dusk till dawn I stood♫ ♫Cars passed, dreams drowned♫ ♫Every stop’s chain unbound♫ ♫Moon watched, stars blazed♫ ♫Lamps died, connections phased♫ ♫Held hands, laughed then cried♫ ♫Hearts froze, parts died inside♫ ♫Tried hard, spoke true♫ ♫Now I’m someone I never knew♫ ♫Love came, hate stayed♫ ♫I arrived, you frayed♫ ♫Voice cracked, tears burned♫ ♫Life lost, lessons earned♫ ♫Grew up, let go♫ ♫Why cling to old sorrow♫ ♫How many loops replay♫ ♫Sighs steal my gaze away♫ ♫Lost nights, bold bets♫ ♫Nothing for my regrets♫ ♫Winds raged, storms crashed♫ ♫Dawns broke, I held fast♫ ♫Cars fled, dreams fled♫ ♫Every route left dead♫ ♫Love left, hate stayed♫ ♫Voice gone, tears paid♫ ♫Grew strong, moved on♫ ♫Why dwell when it’s gone♫ Madam. Madam. What? The thing you mentioned… Go on. You asked if any wants to buy insurance. I was skeptical at first. Then I met a script writer. Freelancer. Works from home. No work today. You used to talk about work every time. Shh. One sec. Another. Take it slow. Hey. I want your strongest liquor. I’ll file a complaint if I’m still sober after. Wang. You should roll her over more. Don’t want bedsore. OK. Thanks. It’s late. You should go home. It’s fine. I’ll take over. No. Okay. Massage her a legs. Yes. Hu Manli. What’s wrong? Get up. Up. You’re shameless. Come on over. I’ll beat you to death. Go to hell. You… I’m Xue Xiaozhou. Silly. Shameless. Stinks. Showing in front of me. You know her? Take care of her. Hey, what’s going on? She got herself drunk at our bar. She’s a regular. Made me lose my job. I’ll kill you. I’ll… Why is she like this? Get off. You’re dating? No. Up. I see. Up. Having a fight. Women are difficult. We’re not lovers. Especially middle-aged ones. Say something nice to her. I’ve made an appointment. I have work to do. Take care of her. Hey! See you. No. – No.
– I’m off! Help me. Wake up. Wake up. Listen. You Claims Department is so cruel. The client wanted to kill herself. She was begging me, holding my leg like this. She has cancer, and a son with autism. If I let the company know, she’ll commit suicide with her son. I’m a mom too. Should I have watched and stood by? Okay. You know nothing. I… Nurse. Can you help? Hold on a second. But she… she… My secret book. All my client info is on it. Try to mess with me? Dream on. As long as I have my clients, no one can do a thing to me. Put it away. Doc. In a moment! Be right back. What is it now? Work. You’re drunk. Still calling? Client. Stop. I want orders. Who will answer you like this? Give it to me. I’ll bite you. What’s wrong? Nurse. What’s wrong? Bite you. She’s drunk. Help her in. Thank you. Hey. Give back my stuff. OK. Let me. You a guardian? Shameless. I… am. Give me that. He’s a fool. Slower. Careful. Mister. Pay at that desk. Pay up first. We’ll give a stomach pumping. Awake? Here’s the receipt and pills. Transfer the fee. Why are you here? You were drunk last night. I happened to be here. Coincidence. I was sent here. And you happened to be here. And you stayed the night. I was worried about you. Doesn’t Qiu Lisu want me dead? Tell her it’s not that easy. I have a piece of advice. Be honest. If you’re helping her because you like her, you should know she and my ex, they aren’t moral. If it’s for money, I don’t know… You’re young. You can do anything to support yourself. That makes sense. You’re sober. Your bag. Venmo me. They say you can’t always be unlucky. I got cheated on. I lost my job. You hate to see them part ways? I saw Qiu Lisu picking him up. They were so lovey-dovey. I guess their careers are about to go down. Stop. I rely on Professor Ding’s job. He’s having excellent data now. I’m so pissed. Like the least lucky girl in the world. According to conservation of energy, you might have a hidden chance. Good point. What are you doing? Here. Don’t my photos look nice? [Starting over…] Think about your mortgage. And tuition fee. I would’ve been looking for a job if I were you. Still posting photos? You said it. Hidden chance. What chance? Some firm offered a great job to me. I turned them down. What you said makes sense. It’s a sign. Get it while you can. Weren’t you fired? They still want you? That’s why I posted the photos. Tell them I’m not defeated. I’m still me. No. A better me. Alright. That’s a way. What if they don’t take the bait? They don’t? Look. So many comments and likes. Look. Not bad. If Li Qingqing doesn’t care, there’s still others. You should know about my business. The older you are, the more valuable. There’s always a job for me. Guess I was worrying for nothing. You have connections. Well done. I’m an older woman. Colleagues, family members trying to hurt me? Bah. Just wait and see. Weina. Did Hu Manli reach you? No. Is she still of value? Yes. She’s in business for for decades. But boss, I don’t understand. You can find talent internally. Manger Tang has done a great job. And she’s loyal. We TSI focuses on annuity. Serving big clients needs vision. I’ve given her many chances. But she just grows… slow. So. About Hu Manli. What’s next? Except Blue Ocean, TSI is her best choice. But she never called. Maybe she doesn’t want to take the initiative. Or she has better choices. Does she? Should we act first? Meeting her up next week? OK. Besties, I got this exam paper from my son’s school. These are super hard to get. Save them. No sharing. Thank you! Anything on literature? Literature papers from your school, honey. OK. Coming. Hello? I am. According to Article 177 of Insurance Law of the PRC, being authorized, we decide, in two years, Hu Manli can’t work in insurance. [Banned from insurance] You… quit too? You quit or you’re fired? I see. After the dirty work, you just quit. You’re something. I’m talking to you. You want to settle accounts? You’re going the wrong way. You made a mistake. So full of it. Think you can get away with what you’ve done? What goes around… You still think you’re framed. Have you reflected a bit? You succeeded because the business was booming. It had nothing to do with you. Of course I was wrong. I shouldn’t have met you guys. You love fame and play dirty. Yes, your husband cheated on you. But who wants a woman like you? And. For personal gains, you ignored the procedure, so unprofessional. Qiu Lisu always picks the same guy. Such a natural lecturer. Marke my words. My ex is a professor. Work harder if you want Lisu’s favor. You’re hopeless. You want to see Mr. Jin? Well, if I were you, I wouldn’t go to anyone. Think about your future. No one can save you. [Mr. Jin] Sorry, the number you have dialed… Where’s my book? [I’ll mail it to you] [You’re blocked.] Dad, classroom is over there. Miss. That way. Parents wait outside. OK. Hello. We’re here for class. OK. That way please. [I’m interested in your products.] [Penalty] [Chunlu] Chunlu, it’s Manli. Are you in office? I was passing by. Downstairs. Are you free now? We should grab a coffee. OK. See you. Bye. Manli. Your latte. Thanks. Something for you. Oh, you shouldn’t have. This looks expensive. How come you didn’t call me all this while? Sorry. I… Mom’s conditions flared up. I… Arthritis? Yes. Apply the medical patches I gave you. OK. Manli. How have you been? Well, that depends on you. What do you mean? Chunlu. How long have we worked together? Two years. How time flies. Yes. What do you think of me? You treat me like family. So, let’s talk like family. You see my situation. I have clients. You have a position. I need you. You mean we cooperate. I introduce clients to you. We’ll do a 20-80 split. Not enough? 30-70 then. You think it isn’t enough. No way. Manli. This is sudden. I don’t know how to answer you. Well. Manli. You taught me and care about me. I’ll listen to you. Great. I’ll send you docs. We should go see clients when you’re free. Let’s secure a deal! OK. To work. To work.