♪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 freer 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 11]
[There is the road, leading to my house, all forms of bad luck will be able to find it. --William Faulkner]
(Look at the clock.)
(What time is it?)
(Human resource staff)
(have been waiting for an hour.)
I'm sorry.
I- I encounter some problems on the shooting today,
so I forgot.
I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry.
It's okay.
You guys from Self-media must be quite busy these days.
Take a seat first.
I will ask you some simple questions.
It's okay, I can just stand.
Then can I record the session?
At the start of your show "Under the Mask",
was all the planning and creativity
created by you?
(Mrs. Qin,)
Lego sues our show "Under the Mask" for infringement.
This is their letter of demand.
(This question,)
shouldn't be hard to answer, right?
Yes.
So I can understand it as
all the content is original ideas of yours.
You create everything yourself.
Is that so?
Y- Yes.
(Was all the planning and creativity)
(created by you?)
(Yes.)
(So I can understand it as)
(all the content is your original.)
(You create everything yourself.)
(Is that so?)
(Yes.)
(After HR found the problem,)
(they immediately proceed with an inquiry.)
(Teng Xiao Xiao insisted that the show is her original.)
(What do you think?)
The show planner who is suspected of being plagiarized,
was formerly the company's project leader.
I remember back then, this program
didn't show any advancement, so it was stranded.
Later on, the project leader left the company too.
But all his resources were left behind
and shared with everyone.
The nature of
this issue is very bad.
Do you think
we should inform Mr. Li?
No.
Before the matter is properly investigated,
let's not make a ruckus out of it.
If it's malicious slander by the rival company,
then we shouldn't delay our progress.
Let's do it this way.
The show will still run as scheduled,
so help me keep an eye on it.
Does Lu Mang know about this?
I think
an intern
wouldn't be so courageous.
Yours won't do.
You should connect a big scene after this,
otherwise, it's not impactful.
The sound effect is wrong.
The sound effect...
Sister Zi Feng.
Sister.
Sister Zi Feng.
You're here.
Perfect timing. The food has just arrived.
Give Sister Zi Feng a chicken drumstick.
I'll pass for now.
Then...
The timeline is almost all set up.
Would you like to take a look at the video first?
No.
Let's stop here.
Save them first.
I have arranged other jobs for you guys.
Wait,
why?
We are editing quite smoothly.
The materials are also quite good.
Aren't we in a hurry to get back the initiative?
Right.
Don't ask anything for now.
Have Teng Xiao Xiao come back and edit.
Sister Nuo.
(What the heck?)
Today, I-
(Sorry. Sorry.)
(Be more careful!)
(What the heck?)
I get off work early today.
Are you at home?
I wanna go to your place.
(I'm at home.)
(Why do you want to come all of a sudden?)
Alright, then I'll go to your house in a while.
Okay, see you.
Do you still remember me?
We talked in the subway before.
What happened?
Actually,
I have changed now.
I don't eat in the subway anymore.
Uh...
I am just across the road.
I work at the bank across the road.
Let me introduce myself.
I am Cai Kang.
Cai Kang Yong? No, there's no "Yong".
Hello.
Uh...
I think it's fate that we meet.
We often come across each other,
am I right?
May I know your name?
Sorry. Sorry.
Hello?
The signal is terrible.
No.
Sorry.
Do- Do you work around here?
I- I am at a bank.
I work at a bank.
I am a good person.
I just want to get to know you.
[Hong Hui: Quick, return to the company.]
(I'm here!)
(Where? Where? Where?)
Here! Here! Here!
Where are you?
Wait, Brother Hui.
Why did you suddenly call me back?
What's wrong?
After we discussion between ourselves,
we think that
this video
should be edited by your own hands.
After all, you're the one who shot it.
We can't bring out its essence.
I have ordered takeaway for you.
Eat them while it's still hot.
Then work hard after your meal.
Good luck.
Thank you, Brother Hui.
See you.
He's not a bad person.
Little rascal.
Let's talk about the game rules.
Wait a minute, okay?
Let me give a call to Auntie Xiao Xiao.
Short intermission.
You should think of your own strategy.
Sister Nuo.
The subway has a total of five stops,
you have been riding it for five hours.
Is the subway malfunctioning?
Sister Nuo,
I- I- I'm sorry.
I- The moment I'm on the subway,
my coworkers called me
to come back and work overtime.
I forgot to tell you about it.
I don't have to edit this week's episode at first,
but they said, the editing is not working smoothly without me.
So I came back.
They really don't let you rest for even a day, huh.
Then have you eaten?
Yeah, I have.
My coworkers ordered a lot of delicious food for me.
Alright. As long as you're fine.
I was just thinking,
where did you run off to in the middle of our promise.
You should work first.
Okay, Sister Nuo, you too.
See you.
Lu Mang.
Came back because of the infringement issue?
Yeah.
I already know about this issue,
Qin Qiao,
is still keeping this matter a secret.
It's also not my place to deal with it,
but I have to remind you.
In our circle, infringement is
a huge problem.
It can directly impact your professional career
and the company's reputation.
Don't forget you still have
a VAM contract with the company.
You need to understand the importance of this matter.
I can guarantee that we did not plagiarize.
It's all original.
I understand our intern.
She won't plagiarize.
You don't have to explain it to me.
Lego directly sent a letter of demand to us,
which means they have concrete proofs for it.
Since the past,
The two companies must have their own stands on this kind of thing.
As of now,
we should obtain
evidence that is beneficial to us.
You are in charge of content making.
I believe you can do it well.
Also, about those interns of yours,
tell them
to deny everything.
There's no plagiarism, nor any infringement.
Understood?
Okay.
Let Teng Xiao Xiao shoulder the responsibilities alone.
Are you sure?
After all, she's only a part-timer.
Having her solves it alone,
can greatly minimize
the loss of the company's reputation.
The damage to Self-Media will also be minimal.
From a legal perspective,
the project is only signed under her name.
Even if Lego asks us for responsibilities later,
we won't have any loopholes.
Fine.
Since you are okay with it,
the company definitely has no objections.
But Teng Xiao Xiao is still your subordinate after all.
It's fine.
I'll handle it.
Hello.
Hou Yong.
Mr. Hou.
Yesterday's materials.
Scenery shot. No rush.
These two.
Today's shooting is a little tight.
You have to finish it by today.
Wait, Mr. Hou.
You haven't even given me the materials from
the day before yesterday.
Can you do it?
Do not ask a man whether he can do it or not.
Then can you do it?
I-
You're not watching "Tom and Jerry" today?
Seriously,
if only you could use the time for watching "Tom and Jerry"
on work,
you would have finished by now.
You might be done much earlier.
Really.
Okay, okay.
I will help you copy this disk right away.
Then, about this one.
If you're rushing,
there's a free computer over there.
You can do it yourself if you're rushing.
Fine. Fine.
By the way,
how is that thing with you?
( Xiao Xiao,)
(Mrs. Qin is looking for you.)
Okay.
Thank you.
Mr. Hou,
please help me edit as fast as possible.
Thank you.
Alright, alright. I'll edit them.
I'll edit. I'll edit.
Let's talk about editing later.
(Ever since I entered the company, this email)
(have been guiding me.)
(This is it,)
[from: stranger] [These are only Lu Mang's first step] (that lead me to the 2014 show archive.)
[from: stranger] [Getting to know him, finding out about him on your own, is more exciting, right?]
[from: stranger] [Lu Mang is going to move. Are you going to stay passive?]
It is quite a marvelous tale.
I am sure,
you are the first intern from YO Media
who received such weird emails.
(We can investigate this internally.)
(But you are the one who plagiarizes other’s ideas.)
So don't think about using this mail
to explain anything.
Yesterday, Lego Media sent us
a letter of demand on behalf of their company.
The letter sue the production team of "Under the Mask",
an original show under Self-media,
for plagiarizing a similar program of theirs,
known as "Becoming Ordinary".
In 2014, "Becoming Ordinary"
already had its proposal.
The proposal was archived in our company.
The chief planner entered Lego after he resigned.
Now, the show is on run.
(According to the company's regulations and copyright laws,)
(our work is a form of infringement.)
(The company's PR department has)
(contacted the legal affairs of Lego Media)
(to get us a chance for negotiation.)
I will give Self-media one day.
If after 24-hours have passed and
the situation is still not resolved,
then we can only go through the legal process for accountability.
(Teng Xiao Xiao,)
(as the person in charge of this matter,)
(you will shoulder all the responsibilities.)
Me?
How can I take on the responsibilities?
(According to the contract,)
the infringer has to pay 20 million in cash for compensation.
And make a statement,
that within 5 years,
you will not be involved in variety shows production
or anything related to it.
You knew about this yesterday.
Now, how will you solve it?
I don't know.
I haven't think of anything.
[Reply: Stranger] [Did you already know about the problem with my show?]
[Reply: Stranger] [Why didn't you reply? It was you who led me to the proposal!]
[Reply: Stranger] [Didn't you say I can look for you if I need help? I need help now!]
[Reply: Stranger] [Where are you!]
(Any topic will have two sides to it.)
(Find the best entry point) to turn defeat into victory.
(The company's internal resources is)
(open to everyone.)
Many materials can be used right away.
Why are you looking for a project from 5 years ago?
Reading them will be beneficial.
Lu Mang has a strong background.
His relationship with Mr. Yin is definitely not simple.
Now you know what to do?
The signature of the pilot episode is given to you,
so the rest will be under your name.
(Even Mr. Chen has cashed out.)
(What are you doing?)
(I am hoping to)
(maximize my own interest.)
(I followed Lu Mang all the way here from the magazine company.)
(There are a lot of things that even I don't know.)
(Who else from YO Media can obtain this info and)
(sent it to me?)
(Say, if someone)
(can really put up such an impressive disguise,)
(there must be a lot of)
(untold stories behind his action.)
(Lu Mang is pushing me into the trap.)
(Such a good topic and chance,)
(why would he give it to me?)
(He select me for it!)
(He has already predicted the outcome today.)
(He even told me to make two shows out of it.)
(Where can I find the second show for him?)
(He really did calculate everything)
(to bait the enemy.)
Is it stimulating?
How is it?
It's definitely not as stimulating as my 20 million debt.
You haven't thought of a solution?
Is this the solution you haven't thought of?
Letting me shoulder everything myself.
Only my name is signed under it.
How can you guys be so impressive?
In order to have my name under the project,
did I ask to be paid more than others?
The show is going well,
because you guys, the seniors, are amazing.
When problems emerge,
you force me, an intern, to shoulder the responsibilities.
How can you guys be so cunning?
I did all the hard work, and
you guys get all the credit, is it?
This is because Qin Qiao is not here!
Otherwise, I would have splashed it at her too!
I've told you guys,
it's the emails!
Did any of you guys listen?
Did any of you guys help me?
Lu Mang, let me ask you.
What does your VAM contract with the company
concern me Teng Xiao Xiao?
I am just an intern!
20 million, is it?
I will pay for it.
This life...
I won't be able to pay for all of it in this life.
But that's okay.
In the worst case...
In the worst case, I'll just drag you down with me.
And?
Are you done with your performance?
How can someone who keep on saying they want to win the journalism award
act like this?
Don't talk about dreams with someone
who has been cornered.
Teng Xiao Xiao.
Let me tell you.
No matter what you are going to do,
what you are trying to resolve,
please control yourself first.
Control your own emotion
into the state of a normal person,
okay?
[Qiyang Road]
Yes.
Lu Mang's is the person in charge of Self-media.
But the idea came from me.
How much do you think
we have to pay them?
They even said,
I can't work in the relevant industry for 5 years.
Then where should I go?
What should I do?
How should I work?
Is the final signed name for this show
only yours alone?
(Because we work in different industries,)
(I'm not sure about the details.)
Anyways, our company used to
have a situation, which is
a director of our company.
He filmed the script made by another team,
so the original author sues him for it.
Because only his name is signed under the director sections,
so in the end, he pays for everything himself.
Plus, I never see him
shot anything after that.
He paid for all the money alone,
is it?
He paid for it alone.
Then, all those 20 million are mine.
Alright.
Okay.
Sis,
have you ever seen 20 million?
How much is it?
Anyways, I have never seen it before.
The most I ever have is 20 thousand yuan.
How much 20 thousand Yuan is in 20 million Yuan?
Sister Nuo, this matter is too big.
I can't take on the responsibility.
Wait.
What if I can't pay it back?
Don't panic.
I'm not panicking.
What if I can't pay it up?
I will be sent to jail, right?
Do I have to go to jail if I can't pay it?
I'm dead.
I'm dead! I'm dead!
I'm dead.
Mommy.
(What's wrong?)
(What happen?)
I'm dead!
Come,
Xiao Xiao Nuo.
Drink.
No, no, no. No.
Auntie Xiao Xiao, what's wrong?
That's ridiculous. It's impossible.
(Auntie Xiao Xiao, what's wrong?)
I didn't drink a lot.
(She's fine.)
(We're just joking.)
You should go back to sleep soon.
Is she heartbroken again?
Smartass.
Go to sleep.
Quick. Quick. Quick.
Oh my god!
You're all my babies.
What the hell?
20 million!
Teng Xiao Xiao.
Calm down.
Listen to me.
Didn't you just receive the letter of demand?
Is that right?
Just receiving the letter of demand,
means that there's still room for negotiation.
You don't have to comfort me anymore!
Whatever you say now is just self-deception,
sis.
I am definitely going to jail.
I-
Sister Nuo,
My parents worked so hard to raise me.
What if I really have to go to jail?
But I need to tell you.
Don't act like this.
Don't get close to me.
I, Teng Xiao Xiao, don't need any pity.
Because I was blinded by desire.
I stubbornly come to Beijing!
I'm dead!
Sister Nuo,
if I die,
I don't have to pay the money anymore, right?
Drink this!
Quick. Drink this.
Drink this down.
Drink it.
Drink this, you.
Quick.
Isn't it delicious?
Nope. Dizzy.
It's good if you're dizzy.
What did you make me drink?
Something healthy.
You sure need a lot of alcohol.
Once you woke up,
all your troubles will be gone.
Okay.
Such a big problem,
I won't let a girl like you handle it alone.
Even if the world's ending, I'll be there for you.
Okay?
I'll help you think of something.
Just relax and sleep.
Don't think about anything unnecessary.
Sister Nuo,
I am just regretting it.
Regretting coming to Beijing.
If I didn't come to Beijing,
these problems won't happen.
I wanna go home.
Honey.
Honey?
This-
Xiao Xiao is here?
She's sleeping in the room.
She's the one who drinks this.
Where's our son?
Our son is already asleep.
I- I'll go take a look at him.
Where are you going?
Annoying.
Your son is there.
Give me the bag.
Here.
I'll cook some dumplings for you.
Okay.
Did you sure someone drink this?
You didn't throw it away, right?
Yes.
Relax.
Not even a drop is wasted.
That girl can drink a whole bottle?
Yeah.
You didn't touch my alcohol there, right?
Nope.
See? See? It's all here.
(That's how it is!)
(The little girl was scared like crazy.)
(You can't believe how much she cried.)
(If I didn't force your bottle on alcohol)
(on her,)
(she's probably going to take her life now.)
Isn't it done?
It's enough if it's cooked.
No. Wait a little longer.
In your opinion,
if this problem happens to your company,
how will you deal with it?
How else would I deal with it?
Have someone take responsibility, of course.
That's definite.
You should tell her soon.
Let her prepare in advance.
Collect as much money as she can.
If the sum is still not enough,
getting jailed for 3 or 5 years is not a bad thing either.
Think of it as a social experience.
Aren't you annoying?
I'm asking you seriously!
I'm also asking you seriously.
Is it done?
It's fine if it's cooked.
If you keep going on like this,
I'll turn it off.
No. No.
Let me tell you!
I am seriously telling you.
Someone must be held responsible for this matter.
If you enter a more humane company,
you'll pay less.
If you enter those inhumane ones,
it would be hard to say.
Getting fire is almost definite.
Even if you want to be in this line of business in the future,
it's basically hopeless.
After all, the competition is fierce.
Especially when interests are concerned.
Let me tell you, don't take a fluke.
Then what do we do?
Help her.
Do you know how hard she looks for
to find this job?
(After she found this job,)
(she wholeheartedly,)
(diligently do her best for this work.)
(Throwing her out just like this,)
(not giving her a chance to redeem herself,)
(I really can't bear watching that.)
Fine. I know. I know.
(Think of a solution, darling.)
I know your best friend is more important than me,
but I have been having a meeting for a day.
I haven't eaten dinner.
Even at this time,
I'm still waiting for that pot of cooked dumplings.
Others will think we're eating hotpot.
Okay, okay. Fine.
I'll take them for you.
Look at how pitiful you are.
Don't blame me if it's undercooked.
Do you believe I have eaten them raw?
No.
(Tell me,)
what do we do about Xiao Xiao?
Tell me quickly.
How can we help Xiao Xiao.
Vinegar, right?
Or tell her what to do.
Even minimizing the loss is fine-
Also, get me some sesame oil
Can you say everything in one go?
What else do you want?
Look at the task you made me do.
You need a sense of ritual in life.
Quickly tell me, what should we do?
At least minimize her loss,
right?
Can I have some light soy sauce?
I'll slap you!
No.
I need to think about how to help someone.
I don’t understand her company’s business,
okay?
Plus, the more help you give, the worse the situation will get.
That's easy!
I'll have Xiao Xiao explain it to you.
I'll have her tell you what happens.
Fine. Fine. Fine.
Later. I'll talk to her first.
Talk to her.
Darling,
actually, today my mom also delivered
a lot of delicious Harbin Red Sausage.
What do we need to talk about?
You should help someone until the end.
Serve it!
(Take a flexible approach based on the circumstances.)
Did you forgot what your brother-in-law
told you?
I know.
But I have seriously considered the methods
brother-in-law told me.
Sister Nuo, I really don't think I can deal with it.
I'm starting to get anxious again.
Fine. fine. Relax. Relax.
Your brother-in-law is also a veteran.
The fact that he can tell you like that,
proves that this matter can still be salvaged, you know?
You'll just get fired at the worst.
Even if you have to pay them,
all the money will be paid back someday.
I'm not scaring you.
All I said are just the worst case scenario.
But the end of this whole matter
can't be seen yet, right?
If the end is still far,
you can't give up first.
Alright.
Go.
Go!
Good luck!
Quick. Eat it while it's still hot.
(How much is this?)
Six.
What about this?
Three.
(And this?)
20 million.
Good. You're not blind from crying yet.
Dig up.
Delicious.
Slowly. Don't get burned.
Smells nice.
What kind of noodle is this?
Beef noodle.
Beef?
I must be going crazy.
What's wrong?
I have a debt of 20 million,
how can I eat beef here?
Didn't Lu Mang say there's still a chance to turn the matter around?
Him?
Do you believe what he said?
He's just a weirdo. A devil.
a vampire. a two-faced person.
He never thought about helping me.
He just wants to use me as a shield. A scapegoat.
Enough. Stop complaining.
Since Lu Mang said there's still a chance to turn the matter around,
then how about
we trust him one more time?
[Lu Mang: Come to my office.] [Lu Mang: Come back and organize materials for the shooting.]
Lu Mang.
I'm sorry, boss.
I'm sorry for yesterday, Mr. Lu.
(See you, Mr. Lu.)
(Okay.)
(Thank you.)
Mr. Lu.
I-
I'm really sorry.
I- I was being crazy yesterday.
I was out of my mind.
So I- I'm sorry!
You can scold me, or
you can fire me right away.
I will pack my things in a heartbeat.
I-
I really do apologize.
Sorry.
That's fine.
You look normal now.
Familiarize yourself with this information.
Bring the equipment on your own for the shooting tomorrow.
There's a total of eight people for the shooting.
I remember you said,
you can shoot 10 people within a day.
It's 12.
So it shouldn't be a problem for you.
But, I-
Don't ask any questions.
Just do as I said.
I-
"I" what?
Do you want to work or get fired?
(Wait.)
What- What is with this situation?
Brother Hou,
I have tried hard to keep it safe.
But I will say with certainty.
This hard drive of mine is soaked,
I don't have the courage to open it.
I'm worried it might get burned.
Take a look, what should I do with it?
This brand of hard drives is waterproof.
It'll be fine.
Will it really be fine?
Wait,
what is wrong with you?
Don't you know to use an umbrella when it rains?
Are you an idiot?
Who knew it will rain all of a sudden?
It ruined my hard drive.
The things inside are super important.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Teng Xiao Xiao, let me tell you.
First, this hard drive is definitely fine.
Second, even if something were to happen to it,
it is not as important as the person.
Go home soon.
Is it really okay?
Go home!
Bring this thing with you.
Quick.
Go home.
Thank you. Thank you.
Excuse me for interrupting,
may I ask
if Mrs. Zhao from Unicorn Company is here?
That's me.
Then do you remember
we have a shooting for today?
Wait for me to finish unpacking the courier.
I will cooperate with your shooting in a while.
(Milady,)
such a big incident have happened,
and you're still working so hard?
Thank you.
Can you hear the sound?
Wait...
[Resource department.]
I have found the original author of "Becoming ordinary".
About his personal and contact info,
I will send them to your phone.
(Every night from 6 pm to 8 pm,)
(he will be reading a book in the library's cafe.)
Bring all the materials you have prepared to meet him.
This is your last chance.
Understood.
Are you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
Too sweet.
Thank 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♪