♪Waiting and looking forward to♪
♪Overcoming the hills in life♪
♪That unknown road♪
♪Can we still have♪
♪The bright universe of our dreams♪
♪From bustling to loneliness♪
♪Dejection under the bright lights♪
♪Like a city's pulse♪
♪Bright then dark♪
♪Our dreams ache♪
♪The more we know♪
♪The more we feel lost♪
♪Second guessing♪
♪Doesn't help♪
♪The more we understand, the more free we will be♪
♪You and I are in the coolest world♪
♪Finding ourselves again♪
♪Is but an alignment to life♪
♪Like a mere trickle♪
♪Intersecting♪
♪So what if we miss it♪
♪We'll meet again at the next intersection♪
♪Go on a rampage♪
♪Bravely light up the sparkle of youth♪
♪The more dejected we are, the more we'll sink♪
♪This song♪
♪Is about myself in the early days♪
♪Running hard into the wind♪
♪To the end of my dreams♪
[The Coolest World]
[Episode 4]
[If you don't experience rejection, you will never grow —— Leo Tolstoy]
Sister,
do you think anything will happen?
Sister Zi Feng.
Let's not just sit here and worry.
Think of a solution.
In any sports competition,
there is always a possibility
of a reversal at the last second.
Right?
We still have time,
let's think of an idea.
Xiao Xiao!
Where are you going?
Frappuccino with a lot of cream
and a new cheesecake.
Try it, Sister Xue.
Why are you looking for projects from five years ago?
It won't be
helpful to you if it was too long ago.
I just wanted to take a look.
Alright.
The ones from 2014 are over there.
You can go look for them.
[Untitled Mail from：Unknown Row 13 Column 6]
[Untitled Mail from：Unknown "Becoming Ordinary"]
[Becoming Ordinary Column]
[Untitled Mail from：Unknown Wishing you luck]
I have an idea.
What idea?
Find an amateur.
An amateur?
A celebrity's followers is important
but is limited to that celebrity's circle,
with a lot of segmentation.
It's not a good choice
and will give us the opposite effect.
So why don't we find an amateur?
Besides, what's our background?
Traditional documentary news.
Our strength is uncovering depth.
This is like Tian Ji's Horse Race.
But this project is called "Under The Mask".
An amateur is an ordinary person,
so what mask would he have?
Of course he does!
Think about it.
Aren't all of us wearing masks
to enter into this society?
Well-dressed in the day, dejected at night.
Right?
Besides,
although followers are an important part
in supporting the program's viewership,
but there's no point
if we can't
maintain the viewership.
So we should just put in steadfast work
and find points people can empathize with
and do it well
to keep regular viewers.
That's the most important.
I agree with Xiao Xiao's suggestion.
Come, let's discuss.
Mr Lu, Mr Lu.
I'm also an amateur,
can you film me, Mr Lu?
I think it can be done.
Xiao Xiao,
you're really great!
You helped everyone
think of a really great idea.
Boss.
Do you really think it's okay?
Yes.
Pack everything up.
♪She dreamed♪
♪Of crossing the vast ocean♪
["Under The Mask" Theme Proposal] ♪But might not be able to♪
♪To make it through a small storm♪
♪Working hard♪
Hello.
Welcome to Xinguangda Centre.
Hello, hello.
This Xinguangda Centre project
is in Tongzhou
and is at the specific location
of Beijing's sub-center.
Our project...
You're 27 years old, right?
Yes.
Okay, let me ask you one more question.
Are you local?
No, I'm not.
I'm from elsewhere.
So where are you from?
I'm from Heilongjiang.
Are you married?
Northeastern.
How long have you worked here?
Not yet.
Not yet?
I've worked in Beijing for five years.
Have a girlfriend?
Yes.
You do.
Then, she's...
your colleague or...?
Have you bought a house here?
I'm still working on that.
You're still working on it.
Yes.
Is your salary high?
Can I keep that a secret?
If you...
Yes, yes.
I have been in this industry for 15 years.
It's been 15 years.
I've been in this industry since I graduated.
So how long does it take
to travel here everyday?
I live in Sihui
so it's easy to drive over here.
Twenty minutes.
Is it stressful for the children
to attend school in Beijing?
It's okay.
My son's grades are good.
♪Sweat rolling off her forehead♪
Go open the door.
I... I won't.
I'm busy.
I'm building my lego.
You brat.
Sister Nuo,
can I come in?
I'm looking for Xiao Xiao.
It's really big.
Xiao Xiao Nuo.
Hello.
How do you know my name?
Mum, who is he?
I don't know how to explain to you who this person is.
Hurry up, wash your hands and come eat,
stop playing with your lego.
Eat.
No, no, no.
Sister Nuo, I won't eat.
I'm not eating, Sister Nuo, I...
Don't worry.
Put it there, I won't touch it.
I won't touch it too.
No,
I... I mean, can I trouble you
to water it for me every two hours?
Otherwise it will dry up.
Xiao Xiao likes it fresh.
Just leave the slippers.
Xiao Xiao Nuo,
Bye bye.
Xiao Xiao Nuo.
See?
You must study hard.
You don't even know.
The Manager Duan that I filmed just now,
she has a house, a car and household registration,
her children get good grades.
Really,
such happiness.
And I asked her
how long she works in a day.
She said it's pretty long, about nine hours.
I didn't even know what to say.
Nine hours is long?
I didn't know how to continue filming.
She is really blessed.
She's so blessed,
in a matter of seconds, it feels like we aren't.
No, no, no.
Do you know,
the guy I filmed just now,
he's very funny.
He said because of his career, the time he gets to date...
Sorry, am I late again?
It's okay.
What can I do?
Have you filmed?
Yes.
It's okay, there's the next group of filming.
I called a group of young people who voluntarily
gave up university to be professional cyclists.
So cool.
But they are under a lot of stress,
half of which is from their parents.
Also,
you know they all have their own personalities.
I'm guessing
it will be difficult to film.
Okay, I'll do more this afternoon.
Deal.
Alright, let's pack up.
Hello?
Didn't I just leave?
I have to work in the afternoon.
Can we do it tomorrow?
Okay, I got it.
What is it?
It's an agency for the children's school.
He said if I don't go today
I will have no more place.
You don't know,
just to get places in schools for the children,
the parents are all run ragged.
Alright, then hurry and go.
School is important.
I can't.
I have to wait for Mr Lu to tell him.
It's alright.
When I have to go home during New Year's,
you're the one that helped me proofread, right?
Hurry and go.
We're such an old team,
hurry and go.
Go.
You just need to tell him later.
Go, go.
Okay, then I won't insist.
Bye bye.
I'll go first then.
Bye bye, bye bye.
Let's go.
Should we eat first
or head there first?
Let's eat when we get there.
Bus or train?
Train? There'll be no traffic.
Let's go.
Let's go. Off to work.
Coming.
Sister.
What is it? You found money?
If only.
These are all materials the company needs.
Thank you.
I still have to go back to work on the weekend.
Every single day.
Sister, don't worry.
Once I find a place...
What are you doing?
I have a surprise for you.
Between the two of us, you still...
Doing all these.
What surprise?
Are you ready?
What do you think?
Enough, stop crying.
Enough.
Stop crying.
Sister Nuo, you know me.
Once I, Teng Xiao Xiao decide on something,
when have I ever changed my mind?
But
But I have been with him for so many years
this is the first time he's giving me a present
and it's a branded
luxury good.
It's fake.
I know it's fake.
Even a fake one costs more than 1,000 yuan.
You know when he teaches people at the studio,
he only earns 35 yuan an hour.
You know how long he must have saved
to buy me an imitation bag?
Nie Jia Fan is really a jerk.
He's really a jerk.
Alright.
Cry by yourself for a while here
and say what you want to say
and vent everything
you want to vent out.
Once you're tired, sleep here.
Beauty Wang Lu.
It has been a week,
and I haven't seen you repeat any of your clothes.
You're getting prettier.
Your bag is nice.
Where did you buy it?
At Huazheng Department Store's anniversary last week.
You didn't go on a shopping spree on the weekend?
It's so crowded.
You spend tens of thousands on a bag,
and you care about that small discount?
It looks good.
Suits you.
I like it when you're honest.
On the 16th floor, you're the most popular.
Right?
Sister Lu.
Brother Hui.
Teng Xiao Xiao.
You have the same bag?
Where did you buy this?
My friend gave it to me.
This smell...
You made the wrong friends.
Hurry and break it off.
Don't you feel embarrassed?
This is just a gift my friend gave me.
Since you know it's fake,
why are you carrying it?
Vanity?
Giving yourself a bit of face?
Isn't it just that?
But this is YO Media Company.
At our core, it's about the culture of brand value.
We can't afford even half an imitation good.
If you're ordinary
don't masquerade as otherwise.
If you have so much time to do all this,
why don't you think about
how to improve your sales?
Learn from Wang Lu.
Don't make it impossible for others to teach you.
A gift is from the heart.
Some people obsess about brands,
some people don't care about it.
None of us will
throw away a gift just because we don't like it.
Right?
Besides,
a bag is for keeping things.
It's all the same, no matter how much it is.
It shouldn't be used to criticize someone's ethics.
The culture of your YO Media Company
is just unnecessary man talk?
Let's go.
Sister Xiao Wen,
thank you.
Don't mention it.
Those kind of people are the most annoying.
Don't sink to their level.
You guys are early!
Morning.
Sister Xiao Wen.
I ordered some food on Tmall.
It'll come in the afternoon
for all of you.
Thank you! You're so nice!
[I will work hard. In the future]
[I will work hard. If there is a chance, let's meet in a better way. Thank you~ Bye.]
What are you looking at so seriously?
You ran off without eating lunch.
Sister Xiao Wen.
I just wanted to study the new theme.
We don't even know what's happening yet,
and you've started to study for the future?
Where could we
find such a motivated
staff like you?
Come, this is for you.
My friend gave this to me
but at my age
it's not suitable for me to use it.
It'll be nice for you.
It'll look good.
During lunch time,
I asked my husband to bring it over.
Look.
No, no, Sister Xiao Wen.
I can't accept this.
No turning it down.
It's not expensive.
Just take it as a gift
from me as a friend.
Sister Xiao Wen,
I really can't accept this.
Sister Xiao Wen, I really can't accept it.
Alright.
I already brought it over
and I can't let my husband come for nothing.
You said
that we're here for a battle.
So we can't let others look down on us.
Take care of yourself well
chest up,
chin up,
and shut all those annoying
people up.
Come and look.
I think this bag really suits you.
Really.
Look.
Isn't it really cute?
Come, try it.
Here.
It really looks nice.
It suits what you're wearing today.
Do you like it?
Thank you Sister Xiao Wen.
I won't let others look down on me.
I believe in you.
Alright,
let me see what you were looking at.
Look.
I was looking at this topic,
it's pretty interesting.
Everyone, come over here.
Let me say something.
Mrs Qin.
The We Media Team has used one week
to do pilot broadcasts.
After discussion,
we think that this program
can continue to be pushed forward.
I hope that everyone
can actively cooperate
with their work.
Zhu Xiao Wen.
Your internship period has ended early.
You have been fired.
You can go to Finance later
to get your salary.
Why?
Let me make something clear.
I have no bias against married women.
As long as it doesn't affect your work
or breach principles,
we do not restrict
any of our employees'
right to get married.
However, if you are unable
to juggle both family and work,
I think
you shouldn't be here
to waste the society's resources.
Is there any problem with
Zhu Xiao Wen's work?
Out of four days of filming,
she left early for three of them.
Mrs Qin.
I think that there
might be some misunderstanding.
These two days, Sister Xiao Wen
had some emergency
issues at home,
but everyday
she comes early to setup the site
and has always made up
for the time.
She has never caused delay to our schedule.
YO Media Company has never and will never
change our system
for anyone.
Mrs Qin.
Zhu Xiao Wen is a mother of two.
She has never let her
issues from home
cause any issues
with her work.
The completion of the pilot,
also proves her work capabilities.
Outdoor filming is flexible,
and because our previous
operating mode
had no set hours,
she might not be used to it.
Can we ask Human Resources
to give her another chance?
Does Mr Lu need me to explain
such an unprofessional problem as well?
Chances are not given just because you want it.
If everyone has to empathize with you,
how mediocre would that make you?
Our Human Resources
receives hundreds of resumes
everyday.
They wish to take up the challenge
but have no opportunity.
As someone who gets to sit in this building
and office,
having some gratefulness
is the only way to be respectful to them.
Human Resources has decided.
Maybe
you can go to somewhere with a lighter work load.
Mrs Qin.
I have never seen someone who
loves her job as much as Sister XIao Wen.
None of us in the department
have any complaints
or feel that this
is fair or unfair.
Besides,
we were able to complete on time and with quality
shows that we work well together.
Is knocking off on time more important
than love for the job?
There are rules to follow.
You can complain if you are unhappy.
Lin Da.
Do you want to do it?
Or do you want me to do it?
What is this now?
Lu Mang.
Your insight in choosing new people
is a real eye-opener.
How do you carry out the professional conduct training
before they start work?
How are employees of this caliber
still working here?
Lin Da, what is it?
Mr Lu.
Lin Da.
You used the company name
to advertise your own online shop
forged celebrity signatures,
sold autographed photos,
clothes and merchandise.
During lunchtime,
you use the studio on the 30th floor
to host your public live broadcasts.
Did I leave anything out?
If it causes any losses to the company,
he won't be able to avoid criminal liability.
Lucky for him,
the company is dealing with it internally,
fired with immediate effect.
Mr Lu has no objections, right?
I quit too.
I quit too!
Qiao Yuan.
Mr Lu.
You don't have to be involved.
I will die with Da Lin Zi.
What's so great about you?
Do you think that you are the only
internet company
in the world?
Such a heartless company
can only develop work machines
like you!
Da Lin Zi, we're leaving.
Pack your things.
Let's go.
Is there anyone else who wants to quit?
If not, continue your work.
Lu Mang,
consolidate internally first.
If you are shorthanded, come to me.
Sister, Sister.
Sister.
I went to spy on the other side.
All of them look dejected.
It has only been two weeks
and three have already left.
I think the rest won't be able to last
until the end of the internship period.
If they have no more people left,
is there a chance for We Media to have a turnaround?
You're so interested in them,
why don't you move your work station over?
What is it?
Is it over?
I'm negotiating with Human Resources
but they did this,
so I don't know how much
I can do.
No, Mr Lu.
You brought us here.
You know very well
that for this pilot broadcast,
how many days we slogged
and how much effort we put in.
I...
I saw all your hard work
but company rules are company rules.
It's true
that Xiao Wen left early three days in a row.
Lin Da has also
been doing live broadcasts in the company.
These are all
not allowed in the company's mandatory guidelines.
Teng Xiao Xiao.
If you want to stay,
other than not making mistakes,
you also have to prove you have the capability.
In the future,
don't be so impulsive.
You're no longer at the age to disregard
everything just to stand up for your friends.
Oh, right.
Send this up
and look for Hou Yong.
We have to do programming.
[RADIANCE Jinhui] Lu Mang.
Cold-blooded.
Selfish.
Hello?
Hello,
Sister Xiao Wen.
Are you okay?
Where are you?
I'm at the entrance of the company.
Then wait for me,
I'll come over to look for you.
You...
Hello?
[Qiyang Road Wangda Road East Henan Road]
I'm okay.
Sister,
actually I think
there is still a chance for this to turnaround.
Mr Lu called me already.
They will not withdraw their decision.
No, what kind of person is he?
Why doesn't he help us?
He has his own difficulties.
Me, on the other hand,
I really looked quite a mess
just now.
I must have looked ridiculous to many people.
Not at all.
Actually,
if people become cold-blooded
in order to survive,
life is no fun.
But you still have to survive first.
[RADIANCE Jinhui] Alright, don't be angry anymore.
I'm really okay.
There's nothing bad about this either.
In the future,
I'll take more care of my kids,
and my husband.
I'm actually more worried about you.
Now that we're not around,
you have to take better care of yourself.
Alright?
Sister,
thank you for taking care of me
at the magazine the past two years.
Alright.
It's not like we can't see each other again.
Don't make it seem like we'll never see each other again.
Alright, go on.
Okay, okay.
You scared me.
What happened?
I thought you were working late.
Sister Nuo,
Sister Xiao Wen left early three days in a row.
Qiao Yuan and Lin Da hid their marriage and took the job,
and opened their own online store,
violating the company rules.
Today they were all
fired by the company.
I know they were in the wrong,
but I think
that everyone should have a second chance.
Besides,
they have always completed
their work well, and on time.
You can punish or scold them,
why does it have to be so drastic?
It's such a big company,
why don't they have any compassion?
Thank you.
Then, tell me.
why do you think such a
heartless company
can achieve Top 500
on the market?
You're so smart,
I'm sure you understand the reasoning.
Of course,
you will feel sad that your
team members are gone
but if this happened in a group
that you didn't know,
it is quite normal, right?
Yes, I know the reasoning,
and I can understand it.
But you know who made me
the angriest in this whole thing?
Lu Mang.
He really didn't do anything.
I think I was really
wrong about him.
I don't really know
or understand your boss
but at his age
even if he feels the same way as you
about many things,
he also has his own unavoidable circumstances.
Sister Nuo,
I can't be as calm as you are.
These are my friends and colleagues who I
work with everyday.
I can't be that calm.
I'm not asking you to be calm.
I'm only teaching you a reasoning.
When you hate the people around you,
the best way to show it
is not to fight with them
but to work harder.
Put in more effort
and let them disappear from your side quickly.
This way it'll be like they're dead.
Consider it my workplace advice.
I always tell myself
the best way to differentiate yourself from
your enemy is to
become stronger.
Otherwise, no matter how sad,
upset
or angry you are,
it will not change anything.
You're right.
I must become stronger.
But the moment I think about
going to office tomorrow,
where they won't be around,
where I'll be alone,
where everyone else treats me like an enemy,
I'm a little scared.
There's nothing to be scared of.
These things are just
part of your transformation process.
Alright.
Keep it up, little butterfly.
Sleep early.
(You know)
(how much pressure I faced to bring all of you in)
(I hope you will not disappoint me.)
You don't look...
I'll help you boil some water.
It's noisy.
The kids are already asleep.
Teng Xiao Xiao.
The new program has begun.
We need to think of new themes
to keep as a backup.
Content for weekly programs are very dense
and because we are short-handed,
you might have to put in more effort.
If you have time, go to the 29th floor
to search for some new resources.
Although the content is broad,
we have to come up with a workable scope.
Xiao Xiao.
Sorry, excuse me.
Xiao Xiao, come over and see.
[Incremental Data -Trend Overview]
Do you see that?
It's been 24 hours since
the raw broadcast.
More than 80 million.
80 million!
Statistics speak for themselves!
The two of you can show such results
through news,
this is called talent.
Mr Lu, come here.
Do you know what you need to do now?
Before Li Bo comes back,
quickly get this program moving.
Qin Qiao will definitely
give you resources.
Once Mr Qin comes back and sees the results,
nothing more needs to be said.
You know what to do.
Go for it!
Go back to work.
I think
my eyebrows look different today.
Look.
Right?
It grew here right?
I think this side is higher.
Like this.
Are you crazy?
I have to relax.
Why don't the three of us say
we're going to see a client
and go have tea.
Okay.
What do you mean, okay?
The two of you are crazy.
The administration are looking for faults.
The morning, two people were called out
and are talking over at Human Resources.
I don't think so.
Are you being so careful?
Forget it, forget it.
Let's behave.
In case it travels up to Qin Qiao again.
I don't want to deal with her.
Three have already left.
Mrs Qin's mood would be better now.
Du Tian Zhen,
do you know why you're called Du Tian Zhen?
because you're stupid and naive* (*Tian Zhen also means naive)
Even if the whole company leaves,
do you think Lu will leave?
I heard from the Investment Department
that Lu Mang's background isn't simple.
He looks discreet and stoic
but he's just keeping up a front.
I think he has a special relationship
with Mr Yin.
This afternoon
he went to eat in Mr Yin's office again.
He looks like
he doesn't say much,
but
he has a hidden side to him.
Do you think
he's married?
You like him?
What?
I meant he and...
The two of you gossip too much.
Where did you hear this from?
We don't say much in the office
just to match the atmosphere here.
There are no secrets in our company,
okay?
Let's go, let's go.
Silly.
This is what you wanted, take a look.
Okay.
Teng Xiao Xiao.
The attribution for the pilot is yours.
I've applied with the higher-ups.
This was your idea
so don't worry,
all the attribution for this program
is all yours.
You don't have to thank me.
This is the result of your hard work.
The higher-ups have high expectations for this program
so work harder.
Oh, yes.
This is what I got from Finance
earlier.
It's the bonus for the pilot broadcast.
A total of 30,000.
Everyone gets 7,500 each.
Qiao Yuan and Lin Da
have taken their share.
This is yours and Xiao Wen's.
You're close to her, you give it to her.
How about yours?
The pilot broadcast is your effort
and there is no pay during the internship period.
Take it.
♪The metro at 8:30 in the morning♪
♪The huge crowds on the streets♪
♪The sunlight with a little warmth♪
♪Is shining as it always does♪
♪Inside the stuffy carriage♪
♪Full of expressionless faces♪
♪Next to the window that is juddering♪
♪A pair of confused eyes♪
♪I've doubted myself countless times♪
♪In the sleepless nights, with a few tears♪
♪When my ears are filled with the sounds of doubt♪
♪And I choke back my tears as I get pulled into the crowd♪
♪The glittering neon lights♪
♪Drifting alone in the middle of the city♪
♪Where is the place that belongs to me♪
♪Maybe in some corner♪
♪Pretending to be composed when I'm hurting♪
♪Because I believe in what's left of my little dream♪
♪If I announce my failure today♪
♪So what can be done?♪
♪Even the most unknown singer♪
♪Have their own audience♪
♪In the coolest world♪
♪Give yourself a hug♪
♪I may fall but I keep moving forward♪
♪I was moved by myself♪