♪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 7]
[If you are unhappy and unpleasant, then let it go; If you can't, let it hurt.——Plato]
Save this part.
It might get me more fans.
[Our Youth Needs No Sympathy]
Don't cross the line.
Don't harm the party.
Those are the difficulties of choosing perspective.
[Internal Clip]
Look at this one.
How do you feel about collecting scraps here?
"Feel"?
You're insane!
What's your deal?
Stop.
Pause that.
You all find it funny, don't you?
Mr. Lu may not be used to this pace.
That's alright.
It's rehearsed
what we stimulate.
The emotional breaking point,
which is precisely calculated,
is set according to experience of producing.
Well,
it's quite unfair to the party,
isn't it?
Mr. Lu,
there's no need to be humanistic.
We are producing a TV program.
After the broadcast,
it'll rouse the sympathy of people.
There must be tons of them devoting into charity.
And in every program,
there must be dramatic scenes,
isn't it?
Or it won't get enough ratings.
Right?
No matter how important the ratings are,
you shouldn't disrespect the people,
or ignore the fact.
That's right.
Though we're producing reality show,
if the audience believe
that the show is all about drama,
they will dislike it.
That's alright.
If this won't work,
we have other optional plans.
I participated on those,
which are quite good,
and ready to air.
Sister Zi Feng,
my roll editing was completed,
would you like to watch it?
The alternative is also required a high quality,
which one is on is up to professional estimation.
You didn't watch it,
how do you know it's low-quality?
What's wrong with you recently?
Are you done?
Or,
we can air the Idol Interns.
It can help with promotion of early phase.
That's a great one.
Considering the age groups,
it has connections to the pilot episode.
I agree with Mrs. Liu.
Xiao Xiao, you've been working hard.
Your roll is quite good.
As we're on a tight schedule
and it lacks materials,
it's not the right time to broadcast.
It can air afterwards.
They have made a decision.
Alright then.
That's settled.
Dismiss.
OK then.
They asked Sister Zi Feng to support,
three alternatives became first choices.
What's the point of my theme
that you gave me suits me?
That's an excellent theme,
why not produce it?
Besides,
the program is not one-off,
you will have your chance.
I won't have any opportunity.
There will be new themes and new excuses.
I'll never get my chance.
I'm in period now.
I need a leave.
Interns have no sick leave.
Teng Xiao Xiao,
whether we're in the Xinqi Magazine or here,
I'm your superior.
I'm glad to protect your personality and style,
but it doesn't mean you're right.
Sometimes, compliance makes you improve faster.
If you want to stay,
you must think harder about
what your theme next time.
Copy that.
Teng Xiao Xiao.
This is tea fee that Master Dan Chen gave back.
He said your boyfriend was not fit to study there.
Why?
He beat someone.
Sister Zi Feng,
they're arguing.
I thought all fools came from Xinqi Magazine,
of which Lu Mang was the wise one.
Just so you know,
He's the only one that can stay here.
Don't play with fire.
[Artists Community]
This work took me three whole days.
How is it?
OK?
How do you think?
It's not good enough.
That,
I mean,
it will be more artistic in black and white.
The texture, right?
Right, the artistic texture.
The texture...
Like that, it won't work.
Lie Jia Fan.
What was your deal?
What happened?
I heard that you stayed less than a day,
and beat someone, right?
Yes, I did.
You're mad.
That guy wasn't there.
Otherwise I would beat him too.
Are you insane?
What's wrong with you?
Are you out of your mind?
Stop it!
You're drinking all day long!
Teng Xiao Xiao!
I thought you understand me.
That's the reason why we're together.
You know nothing, Teng Xiao Xiao!
You asked, begged, demeaned yourself.
How was it going?
You ask me to do chores for him.
And its only a walk-on part
that has nothing to with painting,
not even close.
How famous is him?
No matter what.
He's not worthy of me doing odds for.
Get it?
Nie, don't be so mad.
Get away!
Nie Jia Fan,
it's not like that.
I don't mean that.
I don't think he means that either.
Everyone starts like this.
You want to follow a master,
don't you must learn from the beginning?
So do I.
In the company,
I must too.
But that's fine,
it's a stable work.
You don't have to keep drifting.
Nie Jia Fan,
it will be fine,
everything will be fine gradually.
You may accept it, I can't!
If you think you are unhappy with me,
you're done with me,
just be straight, alright?
You want to live a stable life,
find yourself a civil servant.
I like struggling,
I want to be struggling,
I want to be an artist.
I'm willing to live like a nobody.
None of your business!
Nie Jia Fan, it's not what you think.
It's not that simple.
Being poor is not struggling.
Struggling means
that you will do things you can't for your dream.
I know it's suffering.
But there's no one despises you,
you're ruining yourself.
What's wrong with running errands?
Just think about your works
that took your days and months.
Don't you want to show it to the world?
Why did you drink?
What happened?
The passion has past.
What do you mean?
Within our whole life,
we wonder alone,
suffer stains, bear sins,
swig bitter liquor, find the way out.
Did YO Media Company drive you crazy?
What's gone is gone.
I have done my best.
They passed you, even you have done that great.
Is their criteria really that high?
Maybe.
If I want to stay,
I should change an approach.
What does that mean?
I read a paragraph today.
The author said,
"It happens.
There's a period of time,
no matter how hard you fight,
no one comes to help,
the luck will never arrive.
After that,
when you stop struggling,
you're about to succeed."
How about you?
Did you get the result of interview?
They told me to wait.
But it's weekend after today,
the result will be sent on Monday.
It'll be fine.
Let's play a song
that my mom used to listen when she was a child.
AliGenie,
play the A Love Vow.
OK, Master.
♪I believe in a baby's eyes♪
♪I don't believe in a lying heart♪
♪I believe in salty tears♪
♪I don't believe in sweet tenderness♪
♪I believe in a gentle breeze♪
♪I don't believe in a drifting cloud♪
♪I believe in a true love through troubles♪
♪I don't believe in a commitment after life♪
[International City] ♪If I turn into rocks♪
♪Won't my heart hurt♪
♪If I turn around♪
♪Won't you feel my love♪
♪This is my love vow♪
♪I will tell it to the world♪
♪This is my love vow♪
♪I will tell it to the world♪
Thank you.
That's fine.
Alipay.
OK.
Xiao Xiao,
see!
That's really ugly.
It doesn't suit you.
Change it.
Pick a pink one.
Almost done.
I'm so tired.
Let's dress it up.
OK, do you think the pink one is good,
or the other two?
OK.
Let's try some.
The red is really fancy.
Add it on,
it's more stylish now.
Right, great!
I'm so tired,
but why am I so happy?
I never thought happiness can be this easy.
[Special Hotpot The best taste]
Meat is served.
Just sit down and eat.
Come and sit.
Today,
all of you just sit.
I must let you experience
what it's like to be an emperor.
You got this large place,
why not hire help?
That's too much.
Hiring costs money, right?
Ours is small business,
we are the boss and staff.
Alright, call me if you need help.
Deal.
Where's Xiao Wen?
Where is she?
Sister Xiao Wen!
Hi!
We're waiting for you.
You guys are all gathering.
Did you just come back from the UK?
What!
It's a trend,
get it?
OK, fine.
Let me introduce.
Alright.
They're my pals.
She is En En.
She is Yi Yi.
And,
she is Sister Xiao Wen.
She is Teng Xiao Xiao.
They're our friends here in Beijing,
the best ones.
She is Shen Ying,
Xiao Xiao's best friend.
OK, now you're all introduced,
I have some words,
as the hostess.
First, about us.
Since graduated,
Da Lin Zi and I've married.
We hid that for three years.
Because of our jobs,
you get it,
we didn't tell people.
So,
we must take a drop here.
Right! You guys have to.
And now,
my cuttie opened a store
that earned us some money,
which paid the cost of this balcony.
We think
that we can't keep drifting in Beijing.
We need to settle down.
Now here it is.
And I hope
that all of you can make here home.
Make it a place
that can settle your drifting soul.
We have no superior,
no performance evaluation,
and no worry.
We only have happiness.
Cheers!
Come on!
Cheers, cheers!
Here.
Right.
Do you have a glass?
Make yourself at home.
Where's my glass?
Where's it?
Where's my glass?
You can use mine, Sister Xiao Wen.
You did go to Britain, so fastidious.
Hurry, get a glass for her.
OK.
Qiao Yuan, won't you give me any cutlery?
I've sent Da Lin Zi.
Thanks.
Xiao Xiao,
I've seen the newest episode.
You don't even need to tell,
I know it's not made by you and Mr. Lu at a glance.
Its acting is too obviously.
Besides,
it's so unfair to the people in it.
They only care about the effect,
the increasing views.
This is not like you.
You're always so passionate,
why you sound frustrated today?
I'm hard working everyday,
which is for the best of myself.
I think
since I've been in YO Media Company,
I should do something before I leave.
No matter what they think of me,
having no regrets is more important.
Why are you looking at me like that?
I'm alright.
Relax.
All roads lead to Rome.
I'll find a road that leads to my dream.
Cheers.
The Sailuo City Influencers,
final cuts of two other rolls,
and some materials
that can be added to are all here.
Bring them, join me with the meeting.
Explain to me!
Say something!
I'm asking!
Because of one episode,
people now see us as some kind of mob.
People are all calling us being filthy,
hyping up with no moral.
Why?
For all these years I work in this industry,
I have never seen a program that made up lies,
and spread rumors so deliberately,
just for the views.
Don't stand still and mute.
Now there's a problem,
any solution?
Speak!
Mr. Yin,
the only solution is pulling from the schedule.
I recommend
that we use Teng Xiao Xiao's roll to save it,
as a substitute.
I've watched it,
it has no problem.
It's not up to you whether it has problem or not.
Of course,
just like I said yours was a big no.
The Sailuo City Influencers project
that Teng Xiao Xiao produced,
whether in scale or depth of perspective,
it adheres to the style of the first pilot.
I don't want,
I wouldn't like to see the Under the Mask falls.
Are you sure?
I'm 100 percent sure.
As the company chose me,
and made me the head of this project,
it might value...
Wait.
What did you say about
how much you are sure?
I'm 100 percent sure.
As the company chose me,
and made me the head of this project,
it might value my ability
that accumulated from the traditional media.
I got an edge in mechanism of public opinions
and detection of hot issues.
That edge,
it was proved by reputation of the pilot
and its success.
Also,
appropriate remedial measures are also necessary,
which helps replace it to the new one safely.
Production Dept,
they should make a video
that apologizes to people in this episode.
It should be the start of Teng Xiao Xiao's roll,
which is more sincere.
That's not necessary, right?
Shut up.
That's all.
One more thing.
I want to recruit new interns for we-media.
We have many interns,
aren't they enough?
Our interns,
which are from Recreation Dept of allies,
are not interested in our work
or hard-working.
They don't worth to train.
Delay that.
In the budget,
there's no plan for this now.
Mrs. Qin,
we need to discuss it now.
We're managing a crisis
when we pull and replace.
Media have particular appreciation and rules.
If we want the Under the Mask to succeed
and even become a mega-hit,
which helps building the image of we-media,
new hands are needed.
Mr. Lu,
it's not that simple.
I have to discuss with the Finance
and Personnel Departments,
and it must be approved by Mr. Li.
Discuss it later.
There's no need.
I just sent to Mr. Li
what Lu Mang said.
Mr. Li said,
follow Lu Mang's solution.
Alright.
Dismiss.
Sister Ruo.
Sister Jia.
Xiao Xiao,
I heard that you are doing great.
Keep working.
I have to go now.
Sister Zi Feng.
Zi Feng,
do you want to have dinner with us?
How about go shopping after,
refresh a little?
I don't have time.
That's a real steep turn.
A free real-life drama.
She just used a lipstick,
what's that shade?
Gosh!
Come in.
Handed in your roll?
Mr. Lu,
did you figure it out before?
What?
You knew their theme wouldn't work,
so you told me to do that theme.
I didn't know.
That's too coincidental.
What would happen if I didn't finish it?
Life is a pile of coincidences.
I can't make them fail,
nor can I make you succeed.
[No Subject from：Stranger Bravo! He's going to strike.]
Shen Ying.
You're back.
I'm so tired.
Come here.
Though the stairs are stylish,
I can't bear climbing it everyday.
Gosh.
Come, have some.
I told him put less chilies.
They're not good for your stomach.
Here, a shrimp fried rice.
Here.
Hurry.
It's still warm.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Something must have happened.
What's going on?
I've seen the final cut that you sent.
Awesome, really.
However,
the reason why you didn't chose the first edition,
is it for protecting Da Zhi?
Even you are revealing the reality,
you don't want to violate people's rights.
When we were in college,
Chen always praised you
that you understood the spirit of news the most.
Good for you.
You're acting weird, Shen Ying.
Why on earth you praise me,
all of a sudden.
Something is going on.
Just say it.
We've known each other for years.
I can tell it
that something happened in a glance.
I failed the interview.
You do know me well.
That's OK.
Think about the past.
When we just graduated,
we searched jobs together.
At that time,
I've applied for about 20 or 30 companies
after that I went to the Xinqi Magazine.
I've been graduated for years.
That's fine, I can support you,
right?
I just handed my roll,
it will help I hang in there for a while.
Maybe in next week,
I have to find a job too.
Nonsense!
You got a great job now.
Don't be like me.
Nothing great there.
It's like a smoky battlefield.
I haven't told you yet.
Today,
Lu Mang made a big move.
He talked back to the superior in front of staff.
I've never seen him like that.
But he did sound like the man
that in the resume emailed me.
Didn't he give you the chance?
Yeah.
He said to the superior frankly,
they must choose my theme.
He was really frank.
He also asked the producers to record a video
that apologizes in public.
Besides, he asked to recruit more interns.
Like,
he doesn't like interns
that practiced aboard.
He wants interns that have journalism quality.
He said they would be competitive,
blah blah blah.
Lu Mang said need some journalism interns?
I majored in journalism.
I can try it!
Yeah,
it slipped my mind.
But,
I haven't figured it out yet.
I don't known
what Lu Mang is up to.
We can figure it out together.
You and I corporate.
That sounds great.
We can fight side by side.
But I'm afraid
that you will be like Sister Xiao Wen and others.
You'll fight hard for nothing,
and be no more than a nobody.
It's still better than staying at home everyday.
I have nothing to do all day.
It has been almost a month.
I've applied so many companies,
none of them has replied.
Xiao Xiao,
I want to fight with you.
Let me think over.
OK.
In that case,
l will figure a plan
that makes you enter the YO Media Company
and infiltrate the enemy.
However,
I can't go straight to Lu Mang,
as I don't have that power to ask him for a favor.
Then we are the Charlie's Angels.
Who's Charlie and who's angel?
You're Charlie,
and I'm the angel.
OK, let me, Charlie, think it over.
But,
if you join YO Media Company,
for the sake of safety,
we need to keep distance,
like we are secretly married.
Copy that.
Who are you?
Why are you at my home?
I don't know you.
Gosh!
Get away!
Gosh!
Smell that.
What's that scent?
I think those are steamed prawns with garlic
and steamed Dazha crabs.
I'm a little starving.
Hurry.
Dig in!
Dig in with that scent.
I'm hungry already.
It's a great news,
why didn't you tell me earlier?
I couldn't eat back then.
Here.
Dig it with that scent.
Sister Nuo.
On the way to work?
I'm in a subway.
I've been so busy these days.
I got no time to meet you.
Well,
did Nie Jia Fan bother you?
I'm about to tell you.
Now I'm eating the noodles stew
that your artist sent.
Seriously,
he's like you now,
he comes to my house almost everyday,
yet doesn't dare to find you in the company.
You are punishing him,
till when?
I have no time to punish him.
I've broken up with Nie Jia Fan.
What's his deal?
As for the middle-aged,
breaking up is an one-person thing.
Yet for youths,
it's a two-way thing.
I don't mind.
I'll have free noodles stews everyday.
Honestly,
compared with painting,
he's much better at cooking.
Sister Nuo,
I know you are tricking me.
Hello?
Sister Nuo.
We'll never be together again.
Can you hear that?
I,
I'll never get back to him.
Are you assuming
that I'll rush to your home at midnight?
Figuring it out yourself is what matters.
How about
when he comes I talk him through?
OK, thanks a lot.
I'll come in few days,
and meet you and Xiao Xiao Nuo.
Being bothered shows
that I'm not out of time.
Alright,
go to work,
we'll chatter next time.
OK.
Bye-bye.
[Nie Jia Fan I've moved. Stop bothering Sister Nuo and grow up.]
Nie is doing really well these days.
I heard he got a new phone.
Yeah.
Let's check out?
He's out.
Brother Fan.
Master Fan.
What?
May I use your phone?
Where's yours?
My old phone always has bad signal.
I use yours to call my mom.
A new product.
It might cost thousands.
It's smoking new.
Is it from the beauty
that came last night?
Nie,
why do pretty girls always fancy you?
Any secret tips?
You can share with us.
No, no, no.
He's obsesses with his sole love.
He still tangle with his ex.
Someone named Xiao Xiao.
Coward.
You got nothing but meaningless pride.
Nie,
I think
you will succeed.
I mean it.
Though you're nobody now.
In the end,
you'll rise in pain,
the source of divinity and spirituality.
[Artists Community]
He will.
I've sorted all feasible themes,
and emailed them to you.
You can check it later,
and select the practical ones.
I'll add more details.
No need to rush.
I think we can add an episode about Sailuo City.
As regards this theme,
I think we only present a tip of the iceberg.
We can dig deeper.
Let's see how it goes.
It's up to the ratings.
If it not goes well, we'll discuss.
Got it.
Mr. Lu.
Mrs. Qin said,
those are resumes of qualified interns.
You can check.
If there's any match, she'll set an interview.
OK, thanks.
Sister Xiao Xiao,
I boiled some Blue Mountain coffee,
it'll ready soon.
Would you like some?
No, thanks.
You'll be too tired on your own.
If you need any help,
we're here for you.
We have told Mr. Lu
that we can help.
OK, thank you.
It took you a lifetime to print.
Sister Xiao Xiao.
Altering my show doesn't mean
that you need to run away when we meet.
I didn't.
I'm busy with things.
Sure, following the right boss makes you busy.
You two are with the wrong one,
and have nothing to do all day.
No.
Our show was canceled,
did our team dismiss?
No.
Why do you stay? Go!
We leave, Brother Hui.
Teng Xiao Xiao.
Lu Mang,
he likes to be in the limelight.
Be careful, you may become his human shield.
You think he's going to strike,
don't you?
♪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♪