=Stray Birds=
=Episode 16=
Besides,
this is only the word
of the person who reported the matter.
The tender
is at a critical juncture.
We cannot rule out the possibility
that someone would want to smear our reputation.
I will investigate this now!
Hold it first.
Let's wait for the details from the police
before taking further action.
Let's not alert them.
Also,
keep an eye on the media.
Don't let any news leak.
Yes.
(Sun Qi)
(Wu Yue,)
(Chen Da Yuan has been arrested.)
Arrested?
Didn't Chen Da Yuan go overseas?
It just happened
at the airport.
Supervisor Sun, you sure are well-informed.
Nothing was reported
from the media at all.
(Wu Yue,)
(be honest with me.)
(Was it you?)
Supervisor Sun, you think
too highly of my abilities.
I have said previously that
you and I are
in the same boat.
If things blow up,
it would not benefit
either of us.
Speaking of which,
what is his crime?
Filling in false data on his own accord
is serious of course,
but it isn't a crime.
Supervisor Sun,
you have indeed been
in a lot of trouble lately.
You better handle your own
problems first and settle them all,
then lay low for a bit.
You really don't have to be
this nervous.
You've only given them
some false data,
but at the end of the day,
it is still Chen Da Yuan's responsibility.
You tried to remedy the situation previously,
didn't you?
Mr. Ren
knows these things.
Unless...
Unless that sequence of data
is not fake.
Mutual benefit
is not the norm.
Under most circumstances,
one party benefits
and the other stands to lose.
I only have one request to ask of you.
Keep a clear conscience.
Who does this?
You play the mysterious man
while I dress as a passer-by?
Boring!
How can I be the same as you?
My
good looks
need to be hidden.
Unlike you.
When thrown in the crowd,
even your parents can't recognize you.
Plus, with your disguise,
it strikes as all the more abnormal.
You are making a personal attack!
How long do we have to follow him?
We've already walked a few streets.
Cut the crap.
My guess is that
the crucial moment
is around the corner.
Look.
She has already knocked off work
and is still dressed up like this.
Surely,
she isn't just going shopping.
Sometimes, she even glances
at her watch or makes a call.
I think
she should be like us...
Also investigating!
Xiao Man,
the time to witness the miracle
is near.
You better come quickly!
All of you, come out!
The wontons are done.
Hurry, come and have some!
That's fast!
How can we eat at this hour?
Mom.
Where are my dumplings? The takeaway ones?
Here...
Thanks, Mom!
I'll off, bye!
Slow down!
I tell you.
She's definitely giving
the wonton to someone else.
Oversensitive!
Who cares who she gives it to?
Isn't it helping to show off
your skills?
Show off my skills?
This is called hitting on men, you know?
Hitting on what?
You don't even know this?
And you still have the cheek
to pretend you're very young,
being all chummy with our daughter.
I'm telling you, Su Feng,
She's already started washing others' clothes
and delivering meals.
Our precious girl
is contributing in every aspect!
You better watch her closely!
Are you sure?
That won't do.
It's too ridiculous.
Of course!
How can she do that?
Isn't this method of hitting on men
too old-school?
How can she get
a tasteful man this way?
What do you mean?
Can't you speak nicely!
Actually,
at the start,
didn't you also
chase after me?
These hitting-on-man abilities
were inherited while she was still in your womb.
So you
(Stop Complaining) should stop complaining.
Exactly,
I was too old-school back then
and didn't end up with a tasteful man.
Now it's too late for regrets!
I don't have good taste?
Don't change the subject.
You better be honest
and stop pretending you don't know anything.
Okay,
I'll... I'll be honest.
The guy your daughter is hitting on
is quite outstanding.
Really?
Tell me.
He's not a local.
Not a local?
I only know
that they are colleagues.
If it's that Xiao Jia,
I can accept it reluctantly
and even give her some tips to get him.
Your daughter is extrovert enough.
Can you be more reserved
as a mother-in-law?
What does this kid do?
Colleague?
From another province?
Which province?
What do his parents do?
Did you check?
Does he have a good personality?
Is he tall?
How does he look?
It's not
yet time for your interrogation.
Wouldn't it be too late when it reaches that stage,
Comrade Su Feng?
Can I eat my wontons first?
Another one
behaving as if she's the lead of a drama.
Are both of you cosplaying as a couple?
Don't speak nonsense!
What took you so long?
Who doesn't need
some time to dress up?
The person we are waiting for is arriving.
Looking at how hungry and thirsty they are,
it shouldn't take too long.
Don't listen to him.
You can go and
have a feast
and take a beauty sleep.
This
"won't be long"...
He's said this for a few hours already.
He's here!
Waiter!
Give me a drink!
Didn't you take
the money that I gave you?
Why are you still looking for me?
I don't want it.
Zheng Zheng,
I will say this one more time.
This is the last time
the both of us will meet.
Please stop badgering me!
How can you be so heartless?
I beg you.
Don't leave me, okay?
Let go of my hand first.
Sun Qi...
Let go of my hand!
Let go!
I asked you to let go!
Let's go, let's go!
Why aren't you going back?
Want to get drunk here?
Hello, Mr. Xu.
No need to be so formal.
Just call me Lao Xu.
You really can't hold your alcohol.
Already going to fall?
If I want to fall,
I can fall even if I just drink water.
Actually, it's nothing.
Such pessimism.
What's up? Too much stress at work?
Too much financial stress.
Okay, today's drinks
are on the house.
Please don't be stressed.
Money is the root of all evil.
I am soon
going to fall off the deep end.
If everyone is in the deep end,
then it isn't a scary place!
Is there no one who is pure?
Do you want to become that type of person?
I can't.
I am already covered in mud.
You are still young.
Remember.
If this mud
is only on your body,
you can wash it off
anytime you want.
It'll never be too late.
Come on.
The weather changes as it likes.
It's going to rain again!
I listened to the rain when I was young in a bawdy house.
There, silken curtains were lit by the dim light of the red candles.
I listened to the rain in a traveler's boat when in middle age.
The sky was low and the river was wide.
A lonely swan goose was crying in the west wind.
The sound of falling rain I now trace is in a monk's quiet lodging place.
My temple hair is growing gray.
Grief, joy, parting, union display. Their non-sentimental dismay.
Falling on the steps. Let the rain partake.
Drop by drop slowly. Till the next morning.
I've finished listening.
And?
This evidence is enough to clear
Feng Zheng Zheng
of the sexual harassment charge, right?
What can this prove?
I know this evidence still
isn't that strong,
but it can at least prove
that they are having an affair
and it's not just a wishful thinking
of Feng Zheng Zheng.
How can you tell?
Didn't that scum say it?
"Don't be like this, Zheng Zheng."
"Oh, Zheng Zheng!"
When I hear it,
my heart aches.
Man Man, Ting Ting, Jiang Jiang.
Then, does this mean
that we
are also having an affair?
Clothes.
Look at the clothes
Feng Zheng Zheng recently wore.
They cost five figures and above.
Given her credentials,
how could she
afford them?
Lin Shao,
you've spent money like that before.
What does that prove?
Does it prove
you like that girl?
It's just an act.
I am well aware of
such men.
They don't take the initiative, don't reject, and don't take responsibility.
The three rules
of workplace affairs.
He abided by them very well.
They come easy, leave easy. Effortlessly and skillfully.
But
I am no longer like that.
Such people are just
shameless,
scum!
I don't care how he is like.
Anyway,
what Sun Qi said
is forceful harassment.
That lady can
only put on a show according to the circumstances.
Lin Shao, you know this.
No, no, no. I do not.
This I know.
Sister Mai Qi,
just help her out, okay?
She's like me when I first entered the industry
and she hasn't grown and matured.
You haven't grown and matured?
Moreover,
if I didn't help her
she would have been chased out the door by now.
Just wait till the storm blows over.
I have already arranged for her to switch teams.
But...
Stop,
no buts.
Go, go, go, leave.
Take this and leave.
Hurry.
Leave.
(QIAN DA GROUP)
The space and budget
taken up by
the server's magnitude
and volatility
have all been
taken into consideration.
I wonder what Brain Data
will give
as a solution this time.
Just in time.
Lin Shao Ting
will now introduce
our company's countermeasures.
Alright.
As per my understanding,
our company is
the strongest data company locally.
(Software Server Product Development) Our hardware maintenance,
software programming,
and product development
are of the most professional quality.
Anyway,
choosing our company is definitely the right choice.
Delivery aside, he speaks the truth.
This is also the basis
our two companies can negotiate with each other.
Let's take a look at this chart.
The line graph compares three applications
in relation to Qian Da's software.
The left chart shows that
the peak growth rate has declined since 2018.
The average price of the hardware...
Was it you who arranged for Shao Ting
to enter the project team?
Yes.
Mr. Ren,
does this mean that
you employed Shao Ting
in order to get this business?
Secretary Qin surely is straightforward.
I don't deny that I have my own agenda.
But the point I want to emphasize is that
Young Master Lin
is definitely not the young master
we see on the surface.
I am very sure
I have not chosen the wrong person.
I saw this child grow up.
Because he lost his mother since young,
he has become withdrawn.
Over these years,
he has been at loggerheads with his father.
When he was in the US,
he also didn't learn anything properly.
He was very rebellious.
But he never had the intention to leave.
Even if he is unruly,
or unskilled,
give him a chance
to train by being in
Qian Da's project.
It is beneficial
for both him
and your tender.
There's a ten percent
drop in software efficiency
since last year.
That is all.
Thank you.
Wu Yue,
you were also involved in preparing these materials.
You should have
something to add?
Then
I will elaborate
on the third chart.
(Number of servers as a percentage)
The data
shown in the third chart
indicates that currently,
the purchase time of servers
does not appear to be long.
However, when compared to the market's
update rate,
there are a few problems.
Your performance today
was very
decent.
If you had said too much or too little,
it would be a shock to Lin Shao.
You showed your ability
by saying a few simple words.
Not bad.
Speaking of which,
Lin Shao's performance today
was quite impressive too.
Lin Shao Ting and this company
have a long history.
There isn't any history, is there?
It is only that he came before you
and he just knows
more than you.
I'm afraid that's not all.
This small report by us newcomers
wouldn't move Mr. Liang.
Wu Yue,
you're thinking too much.
Your report today
was very important.
After this, we will need to include the
quotation and bidding details.
You will still be involved.
But I must request that you
maintain
today's position.
Sorry to make things hard for you.
About Chen Da Yuan...
I believe you.
Oh, right.
The resurrection round is about to begin.
What?
Mad Geek will reopen
the competition
and give
projects with potential another chance.
But it seems Su Xiao Man
and the others have decided
not to take part in the competition.
Mr. Ren,
Secretary Qin is looking for you.
Is it for something good or bad?
A bit of both.
That's as good as not saying anything.
You go up too.
There's still a meeting to hold.
Mr. Ren.
Brain Data's bidding team
includes two newcomers, right?
Yes.
Other than Lin Shao Ting,
there is another called Wu Yue.
He also spoke a few words
at today's meeting.
Wu Yue...
I know him.
Secretary Qin,
the previous incident is a misunderstanding.
I don't trust him
and neither do I care about him.
Let's put it this way.
There are two trees planted in a field.
If one is stronger than the other,
it will absorb
the nutrients and water
from the neighboring soil.
Hence,
it will become bigger.
The other tree,
on the other hand, lives in its shadow.
And unfortunately,
it cannot grow sturdily.
I understand what you mean.
Then, please go do what you have to.
Secretary Qin,
what do you think
of Lin Shao Ting's performance today?
Not bad.
You can take my word that,
without the tree by the side,
he would not perform this well today.
How so?
A strong person doesn't always know
he is the strong one.
His potential
might have been dormant for a long time
and unable to be triggered.
The only way to draw it out
is to be motivated
while competing with an opponent.
Just like two trees side by side.
It doesn't matter who is stronger for now.
Both of them will more vigorously
absorb nutrients, water, sunlight, and rain.
In this process,
both will grow strong together.
This is the reason
why I placed Wu Yue
around Lin Shao ting.
What you have said
does make sense.
But I still stand by
what I said.
If you insist on going ahead,
I'm afraid this bid...
Perhaps Wu Yue
is temporarily
the stronger one,
but without an opponent,
he will also become mediocre.
I believe
they are on par with abilities.
They're good opponents for each other.
Could you tell Mr. Liang
exactly what I've said?
Trust me.
Wu Yue is a good
chess piece.
Mr. Ren is right.
Mr. Liang.
A few days ago,
I especially went to Brain Data
to pay Ren Qian Qiu a visit
to ask him to help
Shao Ting grow successfully.
But today you saw...
Today…
You think Qian Da can be
listed today
just by simply
removing competitors?
Don't forget
our entrepreneurial experience
more often than not
was about growing together
with our competitors.
You climb upon my shoulders
and I climb another step
from your shoulders.
Just like this.
One step at a time.
We have reached the heights of today.
Mr. Liang,
I am indeed too hasty.
How are things
going on with Chen Da Yuan?
Nothing for now.
The police will probably
summon us in the next few days.
How is Boss Ren preparing to
make full use of our time this time around?
Lin Shao Ting is bearing grudges now?
That lacks magnanimity.
Revenge is not up to me.
Magnanimity, not really.
Okay.
I will first apologize to you both.
I did do something
that made you both uncomfortable.
Placing both of you
in the same project
was only for one reason.
Only with the presence of an opponent
can you make yourself
become stronger.
Let's play a little game.
I have two coins.
Place the side of the coin that you like the most
on the table.
Do you see that?
You guys are destined to be
the best-matched opponents.
Even if we chose different sides,
you would say the same,
wouldn't you?
Boss.
Since you've called me Boss,
give me some face.
Whoever decides the game
also decides the rules.
Just what I want to hear.
Count it as your effort I guess.
Both of you
are the ones I regard highly.
I only want you two to
remember my words.
Success
cannot be obtained without competition,
and, even more so, without opponents.
What if one party loses?
Admit defeat.
Opponents and opportunity
are hard to come by.
You should cherish each other.
This has nothing to do with me.
I can't say for certain.
Then I will not stand on ceremony.
Professor Su.
(Chunrui Teahouse)
When drinking tea,
while the tea is important,
but the water is more important.
As the saying goes,
good water pairs with good tea.
Look at you.
You've matured a lot.
When
you first came
to my office,
around
the first or second year of university,
you were so scared.
When I gave you a bottle of water,
you didn't dare to take it.
I think that was the first year of university.
Back then, I wanted to enter the lab
so I was eager to show my abilities.
Instead, it makes me look like I'm afraid of everything.
So
now,
you've become a Buddhist youth*? [*to not strive and compete but seek peace]
Professor, please don't make fun of me.
What I want
I'm afraid you already
know clearly.
Okay.
You are straight to the point.
Let's cut to the chase then.
The suggestion
I made to you last time.
What do you think of it?
Professor,
this time, it is an open tender
that is split into two packages.
The hardware and software packages.
Mr. Ren has handed the software
package duties
to a supervisor who is returning.
What I can get my hands on is
the content of the hardware package.
The software package you're interested in
and data simulator and its
algorithms and quotations
which you need,
I'm afraid, are difficult for me to obtain.
I understand.
I completely understand.
Then,
when there is news on this,
let's meet again.
I'll leave first then.
(Sale content)
(Hello? Wu Yue.)
(I am on holiday now.)
(You don't know)
(how I struggled)
(over here.)
I am the one struggling.
(Why is it so dark over there?)
(Not turning on the light? It's so dark.)
I like observing you
in the dark.
(You pervert!)
(I must say.)
(I see you've recently been)
(doing well.)
(Surrounded by beauties and)
(having a successful career.)
(Not bad at all!)
It could also
all be gone at any moment.
(Why?)
(Are things not going well?)
It is going too well.
That's why it makes me doubtful.
Do you know this sort of feeling?
It's like
I have a hundred ways
to reach the destination,
but I just can't do it.
(Then just pick a path)
(that isn't so difficult.)
(Draft outline)
(Large scale start-up reality TV show competition)
Is this a beauty pageant or a competition?
(Mad Geek) They even said that our group was what...
lacking appearance-wise.
As someone who is responsible for our appearance,
I am very hurt too.
Luckily, our project is excellent.
But listening
to the questions asked by those panelists,
I bet
they're actually
bad at IT.
Lower your volume.
The scope of start-ups is broad
and IT is only a part of it.
Face Recognition Confession!
Come with me.
(Mad Geek)
(Xu Shu Yi) (Mu Yi) (Ren Qian Qiu)
I remember the last time
you four came together.
Why are you alone today?
Do you understand our rules?
I understand.
Since you understand,
you can leave now.
Please wait for a moment,
I did not intentionally go against
the organizing committee's requests.
I only want to give
my project team
a boost.
We need some stimulation.
If I fail,
I won't let them know.
But if I succeed,
I think
we can continue fighting.
On what grounds do you think you can represent
the entire project team?
Or rather,
what special capabilities do you have?
Because I am
the creator of this algorithm.
And the algorithm
is the heart of the entire enterprise.
And?
And
I want
this project to succeed more than any of them.
Let me tell you.
Any contestant
who comes to our show
is ambitious.
Don't tell me
you are going to whine
about your sad life.
That… what's her name?
Ah Gui.
She even dared to speak out about
her parents' death.
I'm afraid your sob story
is no longer attractive.
It's not embarrassing to have a sad story.
But the extent of the grief
would differ.
Why don't you tell me
just how miserable you are?
If you want to hear it, go to your office to listen.
Don't waste time here.
I think
there is no harm in sharing.
The word "misery"
is written with the characters of a heart and thought.
A person's thoughts pave the way in his innermost heart.
It can be seen that
outsiders may not
understand a person's affairs.
So why bother to care about it?
If that's the case,
why don't you self-reflect
and resolve the problem yourself?
So you've said so much.
Now tell me.
On what basis should I
revive your project?
Tell me.
Because I know you need.
Firstly,
a project with
models which have shown positive indicators.
Secondly,
a relaxing and entertaining effect.
Thirdly,
a team with good looks and strong personalities.
Fourthly,
the model should be interesting
and have the potential for expansion.
Fifthly,
I can give you
whatever you want.
I'm sorry.
I acted without permission.
Yes,
I lied.
I am not an
algorithm creator.
I'm not even
a member of the start-up team.
Then why do you want to
help them participate in this revival competition?
If I am not wrong,
if you didn't tell her to give up,
the director was ready to show
the clips of the diss from the previous round.
I was protecting the project.
Protecting the project?
Don't you know
that there's a chance
of creating more trouble
by entering the competition?
I've thought it out.
The influence of Mad Geek
is nationwide.
If we win,
we will gain
a high amount of investment and rewards.
The market influence
will also be established
through the show.
It will win
angel investments.
But you are an outsider to the team.
You have no right
to make the choice for them.
I only came to try.
The point is
you don't have the right.
Understand?
You saw it last time.
They're completely lost and confused.
If it weren't for my help there and then,
I'm afraid they would have been
thrown out on the spot.
So you are confident
that you can persuade them?
No.
I have confidence
that they will invite me to join them.
What if I tell you that,
after having discussed with the judges,
the project will not be revived?
That's not possible.
This algorithm is very powerful!
But the market has its limitations.
It's impossible.
Indeed, I did not misjudge you.
Alright, I'll tell you.
You have succeeded.
But I must remind you.
Facial recognition technology
involves confidential information.
Hence, its market is limited.
If it is a start-up project,
it has no advantage.
If you want to go far
with the project,
you must make some changes.
Now you can go think about
how to persuade
your friends.
Got it.
(Dear customer, you've received 500,000 yuan.)
Five hundred thousand.
What is five hundred thousand?
It means...
two lives.
Tian Tian, get on the bike.
Does Xiao Man know?
She is a girl.
Why should we let her know?
Professor,
I don't want the money.
I transferred the money
to your card
means that I know everything.
I know.
But I will do it my way.
What way?
Revenge?
You don't even know
the person
who crushed your parents.
How can you get revenge?
Wu Yue.
Listen to me.
You hold on to this five hundred thousand
and ensure your brother's
and your safety.
Where did this kid come from?
So cute!
What's your name?
I am Wu Tian Tian.
Wu Yue is my brother.
Really?
I didn't expect he'd have
such a little brother.
This can't be.
Why didn't your brother give you a shower?
You smell.
Just like a wild child.
You are the one who smells!
All of you are smelly!
You are smelly bugs!
You are smelly poop!
You are a skunk!
Wu Yue,
you're my student after all.
If you don't want to join hands with me,
it's okay.
Just take this money.
I don't want Xiao Man
to be upset.
♪I can't bear to see you look back♪
♪You have to learn to move forward♪
♪Suddenly understood that love isn't about possession♪
♪Thinking about your gentleness, hoping I could rewind time♪
♪If we were to start again, I'd still be willing to sacrifice everything I have♪
♪Maybe I was immature that you didn't feel secure♪
♪Setting you free is my last promise to you♪
♪I want to stay with you till the end♪
♪I don't want to let go of your hands♪
♪Don't lose our love to time♪
♪I hope yesterday would stop for me♪
♪I want to stay with you till the end♪
♪This is my most beautiful protection♪
♪I never thought two people in love♪
♪Would end up as ordinary friends♪
♪I want to stay with you till the end♪
♪I don't want to let go of your hands♪
♪Don't lose our love to time♪
♪I hope yesterday would stop for me♪
♪I want to stay with you till the end♪
♪This is my most beautiful protection♪
♪I never thought two people in love♪
♪Would end up as ordinary friends♪
♪I never thought two people in love♪
♪Would end up as ordinary friends♪