♪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 32]
[As far as speculation is concerned, the value of sophistication is always incomparable. --Nikolai Gogol]
YO Media has taken a heavy hit.
I think we all know what happened.
But all pros are accompanied by cons,
and cons by pros.
I don't want to
dwell on the cons.
However, the pros need emphasis.
For a company,
it develops just like how we grow up.
During that process,
the most important thing
is to distinguish the like-minded people,
the ones with our sense of purpose,
from the vultures,
the liable ones that neglect duties.
I've got two things
to talk about today.
First, the people now standing in this room
are the ones that
share my ideas
and YO Media's sense of purpose.
That's the first thing.
Secondly,
we've got a burning question that needs addressing.
That is,
the thing with Li Bo.
How much did he take?
How much can we get back?
We have no idea.
Now the company's project pool
has only a limited amount of money.
These two TV programs,
Under the Mask and All In,
they should be kept out of this.
And I think these two programs
are the lifelines of YO Media now.
Therefore, I hope that
the remaining resources
could be rightly allocated.
That's why I need to
hear your opinions.
Well.
You can tell me all your thoughts
on these two programs.
Mr. Yin,
All In is my life.
I can't think of any reason to give it up.
I know we are having some problems.
So I re-calculated the budget.
You can have a look.
Did you lower the budget?
But All In...
was our dark horse last year.
Can it go on
with a budget this low?
How about this?
We'll cut the current budget of Under the Mask
by 15%
to support All In.
Don't worry.
Under the Mask just got started.
Its idea is to make effective observations
and being down-to-earth.
As we need to do both shows,
we'd better leverage their strengths.
Xiao Xiao,
what do you think?
Mr. Yin.
I...
I did the budget for Under the Mask.
I was just thinking about
the feasibility of cutting
15% of the budget.
Actually, it could be done.
We'll just do it the low-budget way.
Like reducing some unnecessary packaging,
focusing more on content,
and improving the way we deliver core messages.
But still,
we must have enough
crew and equipment.
We can't cut on those.
Mr. Yin.
I... I don't think that's a good idea.
Lu Mang and Teng Xiao Xiao
have been supporting All In from the beginning.
I don't think we should cut their budget
because of this financial problem.
I don't think that's a good idea.
It's been hard for everyone to carry on a project.
It's OK. Mr. Wu.
Under the Mast has gone through
tougher challenges.
And our ratings didn't go down.
So, this budget cut
is nothing.
Really.
Do you know how I feel?
I think
the best thing
I've ever done ever since I got to YO Media
is having confidence in Lu Mang
and Teng Xiao Xiao.
Truly.
Because...
after all those things,
you guys are still here,
helping me and YO Media go through all this
with all you have.
And I'm not even worried.
I firmly believe that
even after you make
the 15% cut,
you can still
make a fantastic show.
On behalf of YO Media,
I want to say thank you.
Thank you.
You sure about this?
Still making Under the Mask with me?
Sure.
But like you heard,
our budget is down again, 15%.
Do you know what that means?
It means each and every one of us
will have more work and must work harder.
Not a big deal.
We've gone through so many troubles.
Besides,
like you said,
one can't run away at times like this.
The company has taught us so much.
It helped me better myself.
It's my turn to return the favor.
Come on!
Off to work.
Slow down.
Turn it off.
Nuo,
[You Jian Noodles] I'm not kidding.
I'm serious.
We can put it
in our show.
If you are having doubts,
I can have your voice processed.
Loli style or aloof and mature?
Which do you prefer?
Promise your husband won't know it's you.
Do you think I'm stupid
Or my husband is?
Try this on me?
Turn it off.
Sis,
don't be like this.
Back when we were at school,
you were the prettiest.
So many boys chased after you.
Just tell me several of your
love stories.
In my whole life,
there is only one man.
My husband.
Is he your first love?
So you are saying,
the things you said to me,
all the persuading,
which made you sound like a relationship expert,
were from a book that you read.
Which book? I must get one.
Save you the trouble listening to my drunk whining.
I'll just read the book myself.
I lost it when I moved.
Nuo, I'm dead serious.
Just one story will do.
Just one.
Anyway.
If you want true love romances from me,
I have only one which is with my husband.
If you want some fictional ones,
I sure can make something up.
OK.
True story then.
Your first love story
with your husband, please.
Let me think.
How did you meet?
When we were in uni,
it was quite common to take TOEFL tests.
He and I
had the same TOEFL prep course.
I remember the teacher for that course
spoke really fast.
I got so confused after classes.
He sat next to me
and found that
the girl seemed a bit lost.
And there it was, the opportunity.
He seized the chance
and got close to me as a study partner.
Back then, he wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses
and had fair skin.
Very gentle and polite.
Looked a bit like Bae Yong-joon.
Really.
As the study continued,
we got closer to each other.
Finally,
the IELTS scores came out.
I scored higher than him.
That's it.
That's it?
Hold on...
You said you had TOEFL courses, right?
What's with the IELTS scores?
You are joking, aren't you?
Are you dying to get some true gossips?
Of course.
What do you think I'm doing?
Even got you that coffee.
Nope.
Ding Nuo!
Come in.
Mr. Yin.
Here's the budget sheet you asked for.
Have some?
No, thanks.
No more junk food?
I quit.
[Approved by: Yin Zhi Yao]
You did this?
How did you get these numbers?
Just like I always did.
Do you know the budget Lu Mang did before?
I know.
This doubles that number.
This is why your plan is so brilliant.
What do you mean?
Lu Mang promised to cut his own budget by 15%.
He and Teng Xiao Xiao are working round the clock,
trying to work it out.
That's right.
They are good.
They are
doing their parts for the company.
Why did you say I've got a brilliant plan?
The double game...
the double game we played early on.
What double game?
Well...
Didn't we put all those efforts
to maximize our benefits?
Do you want to replace...
Benefits?
What are the benefits
for YO Media now?
We are left with limited resources
and have to come up with two hit shows as quickly as possible.
This this what I call benefit.
I'll let everyone know that
I, Yin Zhi Yao, made the right choice.
I call this benefits.
Lu Mang...
He cut his budget by 15%.
But I still believe that
they will present
a great show.
What about you?
If I give you that 15%,
can you give me a great show?
I see.
We have to rush out
two hit shows
to prove you're right.
Right?
You want to replace Li Bo.
Then you should ask Lu Mang to be your second hand.
He works harder than me.
Easier to manipulate.
And he's not ambitious at all.
Do you think ambition and dream are the same?
More or less, yes.
They've got huge differences.
Your dream is getting the so-called benefits.
What is ambition?
Mark my words.
I didn't come here to replace Li Bo.
Just like you can't replace me.
I hope
you and I
can break new ground together.
This is ambition.
Understood?
Understood,
Mr. Yin.
OK.
This budget
needs adjustment.
OK.
Trust me, Mr. Yin.
I'll...I'll leave you to it then.
[Computer Room 1]
[Nongfu Spring]
[Hospital departmental offices]
[PINGAN]
When can they wrap up?
Because we...
We did agree earlier.
Our crew is already here.
Xiao Xiao.
Talk to you later.
Boss.
What's wrong?
The thing is
the male actor we booked for the short video
agreed to come over at first.
But he thought
we were not paying him enough.
So he stood us up
and took another gig with higher pay.
We've got all this rental equipment.
The crew
and other actors are on set.
Well...
Shall we...
What are you suggesting?
Here's the thing.
We need a mature male actor
for this particular role.
Most importantly, he should look classy.
I thought really hard
and you apparently are the best candidate in our company.
There are other suitable higher-ups,
but I'm too afraid to ask and fear they won't agree.
Boss.
Teng Xiao Xiao.
This is a major working mistake.
I know.
So...
What shall we do?
Do I need to change?
No, that's fine.
We didn't prepare any outfits.
This will do.
You look great.
Boss.
Tough day.
I feel OK, actually.
You had a tough day, Boss.
Sorry to drag you into all of this.
However,
we did what Mr. Yin wanted us to do.
We did this for the 15% budget cut.
Every little bit counts.
I hope this could help the company.
It's worth it.
Have your meal, Boss.
Add some chilly sauce.
OK.
How was my performance?
You did great.
Didn't you say I was too nervous?
In the beginning, yes.
But you really nailed it in a take afterwards.
I was even moved to tears.
Boss, you sure can act.
[All In Project Plan]
[All In First Quarter Budget Proposal]
[Expense items]
[Prepared by: Wu Guo Ji and Lu Mang Approved by: Qin Qiao]
[All In Third Quarter Budget Proposal]
[Filming equipment-outdoor: about 3000 yuan/day]
[Prepared by: Wu Guo Ji][Approved by: Yin Zhi Yao]
[Qin Qiao]
[Yin Zhi Yao]
[Qin Qiao]
[3,678,900 Qin Qiao]
[10,989,336 Yin Zhi Yao]
[3,678,900 Qin Qiao]
[Lu Mang]
[Approved by: Yin Zhi Yao]
[Approved by: Qin Qiao]
Can you find out whose email address is this?
If you can find out,
it could be significant evidence.
I can probably trace the email IP address.
But that only gives us
the frequent log-in location.
Hurry up.
Hurry up, everyone.
OK.
Where are the props?
Over here.
Have a check.
Cosmetics.
Miss Ruo.
You read the email.
I think you know what the problem is.
What is going on?
The figures don't add up.
The reason I quit is that
I didn't want to get involved.
But I spent seven years working in YO Media,
I don't want it to collapse like this.
Miss Ruo,
where did you...
Listen to me.
The latest budget proposal you got
is significantly inflated compared with the budget in my days.
You are smart.
You should know how serious this is.
Why... did you send it to me?
I want a bright future for the company.
I sent it to you
because you're the only one that can find the answer.
I'll leave you to it.
All the best.
Xiao Xiao.
Boss.
Why did you ask for me in such a hurry?
Boss.
I know this is kind of sudden.
I don't even know how to tell you.
Yesterday,
I received an anonymous email.
It contained the budget proposal of All In.
I checked the numbers carefully
and found that many items are padded.
[All In Budget Proposal]
My boyfriend helped me look up the address
of the anonymous email.
I called the registered phone number.
Li Ruo picked up.
Li Ruo?
I met her earlier today.
She said that
this All In budget
is much more inflated than when she was in the company.
By the way,
do you remember
the cryptic email I mentioned?
My boyfriend looked it up as well.
No results.
The IP address is encrypted.
He said that
only hackers could've done that.
Boss.
What is happening to the company?
Didn't we just survive a crisis
and finally settle down?
But how...?
Now this mess.
Li Ruo said that
she sent me the email
because she hoped I can do something for the company.
But I don't know what I can do.
How should I do it?
You can't do anything.
This is beyond our hands.
How about this,
you send the evidence to me
and I'll work on it.
Boss.
What will happen to Under the Mask?
And all the unfinished projects?
Shall they continue?
Qin, take a break.
Let's get some air.
OK.
Let's go.
My eyes are so tired.
Come.
Mr. Hou?
Why are you here?
[Material Department Regulation]
What's this?
Now you've moved up the ranks,
what are you doing here?
Cuz you're here.
Have some snacks.
I have a boyfriend.
I won't accept favors from other men.
Alright, be serious.
What am I looking at?
Didn't you stop me from watching Tom and Jerry?
I listened to you and no longer watch it.
And I look quite good.
I can tell.
The suit, just rented it?
Stop it.
I say...
How can you stoop so low?
Here, Slam Dunk.
Have a copy.
I'll be in that room.
Your trousers are too short.
Are they?
Your ankles are bared.
I'll have them tailored.
Go.
OK, I know.
You don't need to tell me all this.
You know?
I'll check what's going on.
Sorry, Mr. Yin.
I'm so sorry.
Hello?
Mr. Wu hasn't come back yet.
Sorry.
Mr. Yin.
Where is Mr. Wu?
I don't know.
He has gone for two days.
We don't know where he is.
Two days?
What was he doing?
I don't know.
Hello?
Wait.
Hello? I'm sorry.
Mr. Wu isn't in the office.
I... I'm not sure about that.
I'm sorry.
What's that?
Many advertisers called in and said that
Mr. Wu promised them product placement in All In.
They've paid advances and
are hoping to sign contracts this week.
None of us knew.
Are these phone calls
all about this?
Yes.
Stop answering the phone.
How did you reply?
We said we'll have to wait when Mr. Wu comes back.
Don't wait for him.
Here.
Jiao Jiao.
You make a list
of all the involved clients.
Tell them
if they have any demands,
YO Media will try our best
to satisfy them.
OK.
Quick, hop to it.
Another thing.
For any contract-related matters,
come straight to me.
OK.
Please leave your contact information.
Yes.
OK.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
We will use capital to realize dreams.
And finally, capitalize these dreams.
Didn't we put all those efforts
to maximize our benefits?
[Expense items]
[Approved by: Yin Zhi Yao]
Hello?
Hello.
Is Wu Guo Ji around?
Who are you?
I'm his human resources manager.
He's not here.
He hasn't been around for days.
OK. Thanks.
Hello?
Is that Wu Guo Ji?
Are you Yin Zhi Yao?
Yes, I am. You are?
This is the Economic Crime Investigation Division of Beijing Chaoyang District.
Wu Guo Ji is under our investigation.
May I know what for?
Suspected embezzlement.
Can I speak to him?
No.
We will come over later
to ask you some questions.
OK. That's OK.
Thank you.
I'll wait here.
You can come anytime.
OK.
The door's open.
Lu Mang, is that you?
I saw your lights were still on.
Thought I might come and have a chat.
You should go home earlier today.
You wife and kid
should still be waiting for you.
How do you know
I'm thinking about them?
Before you came in,
I was pondering over a question.
I...
I have come all this way.
I tried to be the master of my fate.
I tried so hard.
Normally I should still
be thinking about this.
But no.
I'm thinking, how can I explain
all this to my wife and son
tomorrow morning.
Why?
Among the many roads,
the shortcut is the most difficult.
You told me that.
Right.
I did say that.
But you didn't take the shortcut.
Your wife and kid left you all the same.
Do you feel happy?
No.
How can I be happy?
But at least I have a clear conscience.
I can sleep well.
When I miss my daughter,
I can fly over to visit.
We should live a simple life.
That's not what the world has taught me.
The world has taught me that
being simple and having a clear conscience
won't help me at all.
I must try my luck and fight hard.
I have endured for long enough
when Li Bo was above me.
Why must I endure?
Why?
Some people are never given an opportunity.
Some can't seize the given opportunity.
And some others
spend their whole life creating opportunities
because they know
they will lose everything if they miss it.
What is it?
It is the boundary in your life
set by the world.
You can either be like the people downstairs,
carrying all those bags
and live a busy and mediocre life
like little beetles.
Or,
you can stand at the peak
and enjoy everyone's worship.
Because by...
You can go up there via many routes.
But yours definitely isn't one of them.
Which route did I take?
You bet on your life.
But the chips you use are the lives
of the busy and mediocre beetles
you despise
and the several thousand of employees of our company
whose passion for work and hope in life
How can you win?
You are destined to lose.
OK.
You asked me
why are you thinking about
nothing except your wife and son.
And why is that?
Because now you finally realize
they are the most important part
of your life.
But before this moment,
you didn't include them in your future plans.
[The Place Shopping Mall]
Hello, everyone.
The board has appointed me
to be Mr. Li's successor.
My name is Jin Yuan.
[Jin Yuan - Director of YO Meida]
I'm glad to meet you at this very moment.
The company just experienced a turn of events.
I think you all know
what happened.
What I'm trying to say is
thank you all.
As you are standing here today,
I believe we have a long road ahead of us.
Before we get started
and embark on a new journey,
there is some work
to be done.
These three on my right
are our new
Head of HR,
Head of Finance,
and our colleague from the Inspection Unit.
From now on,
they will be joining us
over the management of the company.
The company's performance concerns the well-being of us all.
To respect each other,
we have to be fair and impartial.
We have made some significant changes
in human resources.
The changes are as follows.
From today,
planning, marketing, and publicity
are all merged into the Content Department.
You will be assisting Lu Mang in Content Department
in content operations
for the company.
Everybody.
No matter how the industry changes,
or how the company is restructured,
content
is always the soul of the company.
It is our paramount concern.
Let's try our best.
Well said!
♪The metro at 8:30 in the morning♪
♪The crowded streets♪
♪The sunlight with a little warmth♪
♪Is shining as it always does♪
♪Inside the stuffy carriage♪
♪Filled with expressionless faces♪
♪Next to the juddering window♪
♪A pair of confused eyes♪
♪I've doubted myself countless times♪
♪A sleepless night, a few tears shed♪
♪When my ears are filled with the sounds of doubt♪
♪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 small dream♪
♪If I announce my failure today♪
♪So what can be done?♪
♪Even the least popular singer♪
♪Has their own audience♪
♪In this coolest world♪
♪Give yourself a hug♪
♪I may fall but I keep moving forward♪
♪I was moved by myself♪