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[My Bargain Queen]
Episode 12
Have you had dinner?
Eat some more.
Sheng Zhening.
I have to say something nice about you. What I read from the novels
is that the GMs are never busy with anything.
Well, they don't really do anything
apart from dating the heroine.
But that changed after I've met you.
A GM really does have a lot of things to worry about.
There are problems that he can't solve.
I'm sorry for breaking your
imagination about GMs.
No.
I think this is great. You feel more approachable.
Approachable?
Yeah.
Approachable, from a creative writing perspective,
if you're a character from the novel,
then a GM like you will be more down-to-earth.
Really.
Have some food.
I've really had dinner already.
[Mom]
It's my mom.
Mom.
Qianqian, ask Sheng to go to work later today.
I've brought some chicken soup for you.
She's bringing some chicken soup for us. Stop eating.
You can go down and go to work first. I'll be downstairs later.
Why? I like chicken soup.
Hey. Wake up!
Are you not done acting before my mom's eyes?
Hurry up. She'll be nagging a lot.
Stop eating and clean up.
No. I want chicken soup.
Sheng Zhening!
Qian! Are you there?
It's Mo Xiaoyan.
I'll go.
Qian!
What are you doing?
Qian! Are you there?
What's up? I'm changing my clothes.
I've brought the monthly finance report for you.
Well, put it in the office downstairs. I'll go down and review it.
Qian, are you alright?
I hear a man's voice.
I'm watching a TV drama.
OK, I'll put it downstairs.
What are you doing? I'll go down first and you can find a chance later. OK?
- Hey. - Hey!
Aunt Liping. I'll help you.
Come with me!
What a coincidence!
Here, come on in!
Let me introduce. This is Sheng,
He's Xia Qian's boyfriend and the GM of Evergreen Hotel.
- Auntie. - Time for some chicken soup!
Great, let's have some soup.
- What did she mean? You are... - Shh.
We're pretending. We pretend to be a couple.
Mu Xiaoyan, no matter what happens,
You must keep the secret for me.
But there's no need for you to live together if you're pretending!
We're not living together! We're sharing the apartment.
I don't believe you.
I don't care.
You must say nothing and ask nothing before my mom.
It's absolutely delicious!
The chicken soup from our hotel can't compare.
Have some more if you like it.
Sit here, Xiaoyan.
You should have some too.
Qianqian.
Here, have some soup.
Do you like it?
The chicken soup made by my mom is the best.
Sheng.
May I ask, when do you wish to have a child with Xia Qian?
I've finally made it clear.
I told Xiaoyan we're just pretending to be a couple.
Why do you have to explain it to him?
Of course. It's easier for you. You won't need to hide from him.
I think that even if one more person knows we're pretending,
there's an extra risk of being exposed.
Don't worry about it.
I've warned him. He dares not.
Hurry up. Or you'll miss the No.11 Bus.
- OK. - See you!
- Hey, what's up? - We have a problem.
The customs found pests in the wood imported from Africa,
termites, jewel beetles, and the seeds of invasive plants.
Did the customs tell us how they will deal with it?
They will quarantine and destroy the problematic wood directly.
In that case,
we can't keep up with the renovation schedule.
I don't have enough money to buy new wood.
The renovation for Evergreen Building 2 has stopped?
When I did the budget comparison, how come it didn't
occur to me that there's a risk of termites in the wood?
If it's written on the report, maybe they wouldn't have bought it.
It's not your fault.
That batch of wood was indeed the most cost-effective option.
But who knew this would happen?
But...
I should have been very sensitive about those details.
I'll come home later today.
Don't wait for me for dinner.
This is the gift for you.
I'm sorry. You've made a mistake. We're not a couple.
She's... She's my little sister.
How much have you been drinking?
Stop drinking! Have some clams. It helps you sober up.
What happened? Did anyone break your heart?
You're nodding and shaking your head.
Did anyone break your heart or not?
It's unrequited love. Does that count?
Unrequited...
Yes, of course.
But that's not a big deal.
You can still find someone better.
Look at Qian. She's now with Sheng.
He's excellent in every way.
Although Qian and Sheng Zhening are just pretending,
but they may grow attached to each other. And they share an apartment.
It's sooner or later that she‘ll rise to the bait!
What did you say? They're pretending to be a couple?
Qian asked me to not tell you. Don't tell her.
You're back.
How did it go? Is everything alright?
- Yeah. - What about the renovation?
- Can they still proceed? - Yeah.
Is there any solution?
Don't worry. It's not a big deal. I can work it out.
It's time to rest.
The other day, I was outside the door
and heard what you and Mr. Song were talking about.
I know that you want to become the GM of Evergreen.
What do you think, then?
I can let you have the position of the GM.
When the car accident happened to my dad and Mengmeng, you were the one who saved Mengmeng.
All these years, you're the one who's always been helping me.
You helped me grow to become a professional hotel manager.
Brother Hebo.
Compared with the position of the Evergreen GM,
I think our friendship values more.
I've just been doing my part.
I mean it.
Over the years, I've always been grateful to you.
This is not an impulsive decision.
Objectively, you're capable of being the GM.
There's one more thing.
I believe you know that there are termites in the wood we bought for the renovation.
I don't have enough money to buy new ones for now.
If you become the GM, I hope you can convince all the shareholders to renovate Building No.2
Is Building No.2 that important?
Very important indeed.
Is that the strings attached?
It is my request.
OK. I'll do my best.
Shareholders, I'm going to make an announcement today.
From today on,
I will resign from the position as the GM of Evergreen.
Vice GM Qin will take my place
as the new GM.
I will fully dedicate myself to Evergreen
and I hope to have your support.
Then let's discuss the plan of renovating Building No.2
What? You're helping Sheng Zhening renovate Building No.2?
Yes. The shareholders agreed.
Why would you do that?
Whether or not we can acquire Evergreen
depends on how much shares we have in our hand,
and how many of the shareholders will accept
Evergreen being acquired by Lihe Capital.
Additionally, although Sheng Zhening may have been impetuous in terms of renovating Building No.2,
But in the long term, I think what he insists makes sense to me.
Are you sure?
Yes.
OK. Just do as you said.
Why are you changing the curtains in my room all of a sudden?
Well, you said
that the old curtains can't block the light. So I changed it.
Now you've got nothing and lost your job. Who knows how long you'll be staying at my place?
Unless something unexpected happens, in three months
they will ask me to return.
Are you a fortune teller?
Let's wait and see.
Xia Qian!
Mom. What's up?
You guys are not boyfriend and girlfriend.
- How do you know? - How do I know?
Mu Xiaoyan told me all about it! He said you were pretending!
Xia Qian, good for you.
I've been so worried about your marriage, but you found someone to fool me!
And you're even living with him now!
Yes, I did lie to you and I was hiding the truth.
But I'm in love with him now!
Sheng Zhening is my boyfriend indeed!
Why was I so impulsive?
Now I've done that,
how am I supposed to face him tomorrow?
Stop.
- What is it? - Don't you want to explain what happened last night?
I was forced to do it.
- Forced? - Yeah.
Who forced you to do it?
My...my mom.
OK, OK.
It was my fault.
I was frivolous and took advantage of you.
OK?
How would you like to make up for it?
Make up for it?
What do you want?
What are you doing?
Don't go too far.
Why are you so nervous?
I'm not nervous.
Did you think I was going to kiss you back?
Of course!
Or what? Why did you suddenly get so close to me?
This was on your hair.
Well... Thank you.
I want to have some good food for dinner.
That's how you can make up for it.
No problem.
Xia Qian!
Xu Lu! What brings you here?
I heard from our classmates that you started up a bargaining company
and it's doing really well, so I thought I'd come and visit.
This is my company.
Well, it's not that easy actually.
Starting up a business is hard. We're just making ends meet.
Anything I can help you with?
A friend of mine works in an internet technology company.
His company is moving their office soon,
and they want to purchase some furniture.
Like printers, tables, and chairs. But their budget is limited.
So I thought maybe your bargaining company could help.
I'm sure we can.
Thank you so much for asking me.
If there is a chance we can work with them, we'll do our best.
That will be great!
I'm about to leave. Shall we talk on the way?
Great.
Being in this position does feel very different.
How does it feel?
Exhausting.
I just realized that Sheng Zhening might have been way smarter than I thought.
He managed Evergreen so well at such a young age. That was really something.
GM Qin, you've just taken over the role of the GM.
It takes time to get used to it.
You'll do better than GM Sheng.
By the way, the Head of the Construction Department of Building No.2 will be here to discuss the renovation.
Are we really helping Sheng Zhening renovate Building No.2?
I promised Sheng Zhening to make sure the renovation of Building No.2 can go on.
Then... What about persuading the other shareholders to sell their Evergreen share?
These are two separate things. Just do as planned.
Okay.
What are you thinking about?
Any updates on your friend and the guy?
You were right.
They are long lost brother and sister.
Is that true?
- Why are you laughing? She's almost crying... - What are you talking about?
Why are you gossiping during work hours?
We're not gossiping.
We've got a job.
A job? What job?
It's a very urgent task. Listen carefully.
We need to prepare a detailed price comparison sheet by next week.
- Are you that busy? - Exactly.
We were supposed to submit the project proposal next week,
but the client wants to see it in three days!
I have to work late. Don't worry about me.
You can eat first.
Do you think you need an assistant in the company?
An assistant?
I can't live in your apartment for free.
I can be your assistant.
I can balance out the rent with my salary.
- How's that? - Who?
You will be my assistant?
I know you were the GM of Evergreen,
but it's completely different from being an assistant.
These are miles apart.
These are completely different professions. You can't make it.
I'll give it a try, we'll see if it works.
Fine. Eat first.
As an assistant, you need to study the briefing document provided by Huixin Technology.
Then you should familiarize with some of the budget reports that Fu Shuangshuang prepared.
This is our meeting room.
If you have more time, you can search online for cost-effective
brands of office desks and chairs based on Huixin Technology's budget,
and create a detailed price comparison report.
- I'll send the report template to you later. - OK.
After you're done, you can get off work.
This is your desk.
OK.
When can I start reviewing the proposal for Huixin Technology?
This is just your first day at work.
It's my job to review the proposal.
Where is everybody else?
They worked overnight.
They won't come to the office. They will work from home.
It's your first day at work.
You don't have to work too hard or pretend to know everything.
You can ask me if you have any questions.
OK.
GM Xia.
Don't call me GM Xia. That sounds weird.
Just call me Xia Qian. Any questions?
I've finished my work. What do I do next?
So fast?
What about the price comparison report? You finished as well?
I read through our price comparison report. Huixin Technology
requested that the office furniture has to be eco-friendly.
But one of the carpets we selected
is likely to have a high level of formaldehyde.
Really?
This is all the information about that carpet vendor.
Two months ago, a company sued them
for high-level formaldehyde in their carpets. Although the lawsuit has not been concluded yet,
but I don't think we should take the risk.
So in the final price comparison report, we should remove
that vendor from the list.
What's next?
I've wiped the windows, vacuumed the carpet, watered the flowers,
and I've organized the bookshelf.
What's next?
You can take a rest.
So many dishes! It's just the two of us.
The flowers look nice.
Do you like it, darling?
I will buy new flowers every day.
You don't have to change it every day.
We're married now. We can keep it simple.
We need a sense of ritual in our life. It's the joy of life.
We can't just
eat, sleep, work, eat, sleep, and work.
That would be boring.
Where did you learned all that?
From the books!
Darling, eat some more.
I heard from Xiaotong that
you are too busy to have lunch at work every day.
You should eat more at home.
She also told me
that you would stay late, and you work harder than all of them.
Mengmeng, are you talking about Xiaotong from our hospital?
How do you know her?
She always comes to my bakery for coffee and cake.
Darling, I think it was a brilliant idea to open my bakery right next to your hospital.
I can see you more often.
I can also strengthen your relationship with your colleagues. Isn't that nice?
Mengmeng, I actually don't think it's a good idea for you to come to the hospital that often.
We're just colleagues.
There's no need to be too close to them.
I'm afraid that it will influence my work if you get too close.
Darling, I wasn't talking to them that much.
I just wanted to know how you're doing at work.
I opened a bakery next to your hospital,
just to see you more often.
You see, after we got married,
I don't get to see you that much.
I understand, Mengmeng.
In the future, I will stay at home and be with you besides work hours.
Eat some more! It took me so long to prepared the food.
Don't worry, GM Sheng.
The renovation of Building No.2 is going well. I'm keeping an eye on it.
OK.
Oh, there's one more thing.
What is it?
How can I become a good assistant?
Assistant?
You're not working as an assistant to Miss Xia, are you?
Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask.
The thing is, I've finished all my work in advance,
and the work was done really well.
I even did work that was not part of my job.
I thought my supervisor would appreciate an assistant like that.
GM Sheng, I can see you're so used to being the boss.
You have no experience of being an subordinate.
Why?
A good assistant should not only be skillful at work,
but possess another essential quality, a different type of skill.
- What is it? - Pretending to be a fool.
- Pretending to be a fool? - Exactly!
Think about it. If you perform so well in front of your boss,
what would she do? She will be vigilant about you,
wondering whether you're trying to replace her, and eventually stand off from you.
At this time, you should pretend to be a fool.
To make her feel that you're in her control, and that she's safe.
Occasionally, you should make her feel like she's instructing you
and feel fulfilled.
You've made a lot of mistakes before my eyes,
is that you pretending to be a fool too?
I've never done anything like that, GM Sheng.
I really haven't met your standards yet.
Look at that. What did you do with the report sheet?
There are so many mistakes!
I thought you did well yesterday. What happened today?
It's my first time to work on a report sheet and I'm not familiar with it.
And I didn't have enough time...
Well, I have to say something about that.
First time to work on it, I understand there will be mistakes.
Sure, no problem.
But if you overvalue the efficiency, that's your problem.
I'm sorry.
Fine, fine.
Everyone started from a rookie.
Just don't make the same mistakes ever again.
Then... how am I supposed to do with the report sheet?
Grab your chair here, I'll teach you.
What a headache! It's such a simple report sheet.
Have a seat, please.
I think that GM Sheng has an agenda.
He's working hard. What agenda?
No, I mean... He's the GM of a hotel,
even if he's broke, he should at least have a place to stay.
Now he's even working at Worth or Not!
Didn't you read the news? He had a lot of troubles too.
Qianqian just doesn't like sitting there and watching him suffer!
She's definitely going to help him, and of course he's not staying in her place for free.
Don't worry. Qianqian knows how to protect herself.
- Are you a man? - What are you doing?
Arm-wrestling. If I win, you do what I say.
Man to man. In or out?
And if I win?
I'll do what you say.
Deal.
Go, replace the gallon bottle of the water machine.
Baked sweet potatoes are ready.
Wow, they smell so good.
Smells nice.
Careful, it's a bit hot.
Really, very sweet.
Hey!
Come along.
Baked sweet potato. Super delicious!
We also leave some for you.
No, thanks. I've never had street food.
So good.
It's well-made.
The timing and heating were perfect.
On second thought, it won't harm to try one.
Here—
I've taken a bite. You don't want it, do you?
Disgusting!
Don't worry. I'll buy some more for you.
Hmm, so sweet.
Are the medical records for tomorrow's appointments ready?
All ready. Two patients for tomorrow. And the records are here.
One of them was referred by Director Lu. I've checked.
The patient doesn't like the room to be too bright.
Noted.
Also, here are the few cases whose return visits are overdue. Contact them tomorrow.
Schedule them soon.
Noted.
Dr. He, what's the occasion today?
Such nice flowers.
Darling, hope my beautiful flowers
will be with you through your working days.
Your loving wife.
- Well, Mr. Wang? - Not well.
What's the problem?
First, I don't like your template. My eyes hurt reading the quotation list.
That's easy.
We will change the template in a light green tone.
Also, the office supplies you chose. We are a science and technology company.
Our office supplies should be of some techno sense.
Didn't I send you some reference designs?
We have seen the pictures. However, we've also checked.
The set of desks and chairs you got your eyes on is entry lux.
Your budget is limited. To balance it,
we chose this set only for the vice general managers and above.
Can't you buy some knockoffs?
We can't do that.
If the quality is not guaranteed, potential safety hazards will follow.
Anyway, I don't like the supplies you chose.
Well, so much for today. I've still got work.
Give me a new price comparison budget tomorrow.
Hold on, did you say tomorrow?
All of us are waiting for the new office supplies.
Hurry up!
Take care.
Can't we just drop the project?
Why? There's money in it.
I've seen worse clients. Those who don't pay the retainage,
those who steal fruits of labor,
and those who terminate the contract.
This is no big deal.
No worries. You know now.
Boss?
Check Huixing Technology for me.
See if they do any business with our hotel.
Noted.
Sheng Zhening.
Look at how sleepy you are.
You don't have to stay here with me. Go upstairs and rest.
When do you see staff punching out before the boss?
What's wrong?
Are you OK?
I'm fine. Hypoglycemia.
A candy should do.
Have one.
Well, have some rest upstairs.
Let's go.
Thanks.
No, I'm still a bit dizzy.
I will sleep for half an hour.
If I don't get up, remember to wake me.
Hello, have you found anything?
Huixing Technology has no business with us.
But their CEO and you probably went to the same university.
Also a Stanford Business School graduate.
Zixuan or something.
Chen Zixuan?
Yes, Chen Zixuan.
Do you know the person?
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