♫ Waiting and expecting ♫
♫ to cross the hills in life ♫
♫ At the unknown intersection ♫
♫ Is there a splendid universe of dreams ♫
♫ From clamor to solitude ♫
♫ the emptiness under the bright lights ♫
♫ is like the pulse of the city ♫
♫ It's flickering ♫
♫ The vague pain of the ideal ♫
♫ The more I know ♫
♫ The more confused I am ♫
♫ Guess again and again ♫
♫ But get no answer ♫
♫ More in-depth, more unconstrained ♫
♫ You and me in the coolest world ♫
♫ Find myself ♫
♫ It's just a match for life ♫
♫ Like the streams crossing each other ♫
♫ Miss it and so what ♫
♫ Meet at the next intersection ♫
♫ Dash around madly ♫
♫ Light the sparkles of youth ♫
♫ The weaker, the more trapped ♫
♫ This song is to the original self-hood ♫
♫ Against the wind ♫
♫ Head for the end of dream ♫
[The Coolest World]
[Episode 13]
[Mirror is my friend because when I cry it never laughs. by Charlie Chaplin]
Nuo.
Bad artist!
Fang Nuo.
Shouldn't you do your homework now?
I'll tell dad on you.
So?
Does Xiaoxiao still refuse to see you?
She doesn't pick up the phone.
I guess this is the end.
These are her luggage and books.
I'm about to move.
There isn't enough place.
I'll leave them to you.
Please transfer to her.
Move?
Well.
Are you sure there is no going back?
She doesn't talk to me at all.
You used to be like that, too.
Ignoring her from time to time.
She was at a tough time.
Where were you?
What's your idea?
It doesn't matter.
She won't listen anyway.
How about this?
I'll call her for you
and check on her.
Okay.
Is Xiaoxiao breaking up with you
because of your "straight man cancer"?
No.
I don't have that.
Right.
I reckon so. You don't look straight at all.
Fang Nuo!
Mind your language.
What are you talking about?
That's so rude!
Apologize to him.
I'm sorry.
I can't get her.
Alright.
Well, I'll leave. Nuo.
Nuo?
Xiaoxiao! What's going on?
It says you're busy.
Then it says the number doesn't exist.
I have no idea at all.
It's driving me crazy.
I'm working on my crappy phone.
Maybe it was the rain yesterday.
I totally forgot about it.
It was soaked in water.
I've missed so many calls the entire day.
Alright.
You've settled down now.
The trouble has been taken care of.
What are you up to?
Are you available now?
Your ex is standing in front of me.
He sends two pieces of luggage here.
Shall I have him send the luggage to you?
No, no, no. Don't!
I'm busy now.
See you around.
Bye-bye.
Fine.
Well.
Nuo, I'm leaving now.
Wu Guoji agreed to come back.
The copyright will come back, too.
That's the end of the violation.
However, there will be personnel changes.
You'll be notified.
It should come out by Monday.
Can... Can I stay here?
This is my old phone.
It should work fine.
It's okay.
President Lu.
I'll get mine fixed.
It's okay. Thank you.
Don't waste your time on a phone.
Take a break this weekend.
There's a tough battle to fight.
Finally, Mr. Lu!
You're finally here.
Sorry, I'm late.
It's all good with the car, right?
Yeah.
Okay, then.
I won't bother to check it.
Here's the thing.
You can put it up for sale in our shop.
The price might be higher.
But it takes time.
It may take a long time till someone buys it.
If you need money now,
I can transfer it to you immediately.
As for the price,
I'll stick to my offering yesterday.
What do you say?
Can you make the payment now?
Sure.
Anytime.
Pleasant!
I'll transfer you the money now.
Please send the license and forms to us by delivery tomorrow.
We'll get it transferred.
Check your balance, please.
I've got it.
There it is.
Okay. I'll take the car.
- Okay. - Sure.
President Lu.
Running against a stump?
Not a big deal.
See you around.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
You're really my friends!
Leaving the whole place to me alone.
It's okay.
So much chatting.
You've drunk enough.
Shut up.
Having a fight?
Offended the shrew somehow.
Excuse me?
Am I a shrew-
Cut it off.
My bad.
Go on drinking.
Nuo!
Your luggage.
Thanks a lot.
I've sent them here.
Thank you, Nuo.
Right after I got my son to bed,
I sneaked out for a drink.
Every minute, every second of that day, I sneaked out for a drink.
It feels bad. Every minute, every second of that day,
It feels bad.
No way, come on.
Here you are. Let's drink.
Take a sip and you'd feel great!
Cheers.
Over here.
Here you are.
Thanks, Nuo.
Come on.
Cheers.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
You've made it through.
Of course!
We Beijing drifters
are tough. We always make it through.
Don't we?
Beijing Drifters are like leeks.
Growing, getting picked.
The ones who make it to the last
are the strongest of all.
I'm telling you.
After all this mess,
I really admire myself.
And I'm even a little bit proud of myself.
Optimistic!
Answer me.
Everybody, listen.
You know about me.
What's the biggest trouble I could make?
20,000 yuan.
20,000 yuan!
That's all I could do, right?
What about now?
Now...
it's 20 million.
20 million yuan!
I, Teng Xiaoxiao,
make trouble which is worthy of 20 million!
Shen Ying.
Do you remember what I said?
I'm nobody.
What am I to Yo Media?
Turns about...
this time,
I completely ruined Yo Media!
Come on.
How much did she drink before I get here?
A dozen.
She's lost it.
Crazy.
Teng Xiaoxiao.
Do you remember what you were like
at my place last week?
I've got them in my brain.
I will never forget about them.
That week...
the entire week...
I felt like I was on a roller coaster.
I asked myself.
Teng Xiaoxiao.
You're in big trouble this time!
Can you eat or sleep?
I can!
And much more than that.
I've become tough.
After this difficulty,
I, Teng Xiaoxiao, become invincible.
Why is that?
Because I'm crazy!
Guys, do you know where are we?
This is Beijing.
The busiest district of Beijing.
Capital of our nation.
I have a dream.
I want to rent an one bedroom apartment.
Is is hard?
Not at all.
How is that?
I have my way.
Sending signal to the universe.
Universe, listen up.
I'm Teng Xiaoxiao.
I'm 26 years old.
I'm an Aquarius.
I-
Are we female corporate salves?
Right.
I'm tired of being a corporate slave!
Sorry for the joke late at night.
It's okay.
I love watching her doing silly stuff.
Poor Xiaoxiao.
She makes mistakes from time to time.
Still, she's trustworthy.
She was loud enough.
I believe the universe will hear her.
As long as she's happy.
Sending signal to the universe.
Yelling out my name.
Shen Ying.
Look at me!
The movement.
Come on.
- Here I come. - Join me.
Come on.
- Shall we battle? - Bring it on.
Coming right up.
Hold on, we look just like animals.
Whatever.
♪ I miss your smile ♪
♪ I miss your coat ♪
♪ your white socks ♪
♪ and the way you smile ♪
♪ I miss the kisses ♪
♪ and the faint tobacco scent on your fingers ♪
♪ These mean love to me ♪
♪ If this is love ♪
♪ I should have changed my mind before leaving ♪
♪ Tears, scars ♪
♪ are all part of our tender stories ♪
♪ Sitting in the dark room on a cloudy day ♪
♪ I give myself in to the meditation ♪
♪ What on earth is love ♪
♪ Is it toxic or is it replaceable ♪
♪ Love you ♪
Please. Cut it off.
- Her ex? - I guess so.
He is!
Exciting.
Hold on.
How do you know my address?
What do you want?
♪ I want to sing you this song ♪
I know I've never sent you a decent gift.
So I must give this phone to you.
It's the real deal.
You always say I'm naive.
Well, I am.
I didn't know what love is.
I thought love is care.
And I care more about myself.
Now there isn't anyone else
for me to take care of.
You treat me in the nicest way.
I just want to say thank you.
I hope we can still be friends.
That's it.
Have meals, small talks.
That's all I ask for.
Beijing is too big.
But there aren't many friends.
You don't have to answer me now.
I'll wait.
See you.
So exciting!
Playboy, swift type.
A boy like him will show up out of nowhere,
hit on you,
then disappear in a sudden.
The next time you see him,
he's found a new date.
Alright.
Jiaqi, what's your point?
From what...
Nie-Nie Jiafan did to you,
I don't know what he's up to.
But I'm telling you,
he must be a playboy.
We spent a long time together.
How could I forget him in a sudden?
Sounds as if you can't live on without men.
It's not like that.
When I saw him today,
I wasn't thinking about love.
I've spent years chasing my dream. He's part of my memory.
That's all.
Do you want to be in love?
Actually,
for ordinary girls chasing dreams in a big city,
being in love is nothing more
than fighting and making peace.
That's boring.
I'm not in the mood for that.
All I want now is to work and make money.
I'll make a lot of money.
That's to say,
why bother asking boring questions here?
Living paycheck to paycheck,
fighting to prove our abilities
so as to survive the internship,
we seldom enjoy ourselves.
We paid for it today.
Don't waste the money.
There are more activities over there. Let's go.
Sure.
Come on.
Move along.
I'll stay.
What are you doing?
That's so rude.
I dream of sweet love, too.
When can I get the chance?
As you all know,
there are personnel adjustments.
The personnel department and the management team
had a thorough discussion.
Now that We Media has a new manager
and a new project,
the company decides
transfer We Media to Planning Department.
All projects should be reviewed by Planning Department.
Is that okay with you?
As it happened under President Lu's supervision which shuts down the program,
Lu will be transferred to Training Department
to evaluate the new interns.
However,
you started Under the Mask.
Related work still counts on you.
So, President Lu will help with the running of We Media.
You shall discuss any problems related with President Liu.
Tent Xiaoxiao.
During your internship,
you've affected the company's reputation
for a personal cause.
We could have ended your internship and fired you.
Considering your performance
and your ability,
Personnel Department gives you a second chance.
If you are to stay,
you and the new interns
will be evaluated together.
You'll be sent to shoot video footage.
That's your advantage.
It's your call.
I'll stay.
Okay.
If there's no further comment,
the meeting shall end.
President Lu,
I've got a new phone.
I'm returning it to you.
Thank you.
The transfer is only temporary.
You're good at this. I'm sure you-
I know.
I will work hard.
Thank you for taking care of me.
Close the door.
Sit.
It's okay, President Qin.
Sit.
Thanks.
What's your opinion on the transfer?
I'll take it willingly.
It's my fault.
I should take the blame.
I like your attitude.
Sit down.
I don't want to say it to the public.
So I asked you to come here.
It's okay, President Qin.
Please go on.
Take a seat.
As you know,
ability is all that matters at Yo Media.
I don't care about your relationship with Lu Mang.
I had to split you up
to get rid of the rumors.
You should know-
I swear, President Qin.
There's nothing between President Lu and me.
I mean it!
Alright. I get it.
That's for the best.
You may leave.
Close the door.
Anyone?
Hello?
Xiaoxiao.
What is this place?
There are rumors! Do you know that?
Layabouts. That's what they do.
Lu Mang keeps giving you a hard time.
To them,
you're putting on an act to avoid suspicion.
I tried to explain.
But they keep on gossiping.
Now I get it.
Qin Qiao was playing riddles with me.
This was what she meant.
I guess it's for the same reason
Personnel Department transfers me here.
Fine, whatever.
There is nothing between us.
I don't care.
His Chinese Zodiac doesn't neutralize mine.
Then it must be the eight characters of a horoscope.
He restricts me.
Definitely.
Now I'm away from him.
It's not a bad thing.
He kept making trouble for me there.
I can enjoy my life here.
I don't like it.
Now you're gone. What about me?
I love this place.
I heard the camera work is torture.
All departments can command you.
And it's exhausting.
It's too much work for a girl.
Don't you remember?
Shooting and interviews are my advantages.
Besides,
they kept saying...
I'd be fired already
if it wasn't for the gossip with Lu Mang.
I'll make full use of my ability here
and create my own world.
Shen Ying.
Heads up, chest out.
Have faith.
We will make it through.
I believe we will make it to the last.
Go for it.
Yes, madam!
Are you here for this?
Exactly what I'm looking for.
Thank you so much.
Hi, I'm Shen Ying.
And you are...
Teng Xiaoxiao.
Hello, Xiaoxiao.
- Send it back after use. - Sure!
I'm leaving, bye.
Bye-bye.
Hi, I'm Teng Xiaoxiao.
Song Zhe.
Hi, Zhe.
I'm here to register.
Where should I seat?
Suit yourself.
The ones with computers are occupied.
Choose from the rest of them.
Alright.
Is there anything I could do? Mission?
All tasks have been assigned.
Take a break.
Our team is far from the corridors of power.
So cleaning staff hardly comes here.
If you have to do something,
you can clean it up.
Quite messy here.
Right, we need barreled water here.
They always forget about us.
Sure.
How long have you known President Lu?
About three years.
That's a long time.
Carry on.
President Liu.
President Qin asked me to transfer the files of We Media.
Please take a look.
I'll go back to work.
Hold on.
What about the interns' records we talked about?
Oh.
President Qin said you can ask Personnel Department for them.
Whose records do you want?
I'll send you a copy.
Shen Ying.
Please bring me her records.
Okay.
I'll send it to you.
Thanks.
Sorry about that.
Being criticized again?
Just get used to it.
I can't stand it any more.
It's among the bosses.
We are taking the collateral damage.
Don't ask for too much.
Thankfully, We Media is still here.
Besides, it's just a job.
Whoever the boss is.
Right.
We're still interns.
Personnel adjustments are common.
Anyway, we're still here.
Don't worry.
You two are really optimistic.
I can't.
Ever since we got here,
adjustment has never stopped.
What's more, we're only the temporary staff.
My future looks dim.
Look at President Lu and Xiaoxiao.
The punishment doesn't bother them.
Stop whining.
Don't you say so, Shen Ying?
You're close to Xiaoxiao.
Isn't there any inside information?
Let's hear about it.
Xiaoxiao is gone.
We're on the same boat now.
Right.
Stop keeping secrets for her.
We can gossip, come on.
I swear.
It's only among us.
I won't tell others.
I swear, too.
There is nothing between them.
That's lame.
What's in it for you?
President Lu won't be thankful.
Even after making a huge mistake,
Teng Xiaoxiao gets to stay.
If it were you,
you should be fired by now.
It's good to have resources.
Don't envy her.
She's capable of doing it.
As for us,
working hard is the only option.
So we must help each other.
Survive the internship first.
Only then can we get promoted.
Personnel departments like this
are common in companies.
Right?
An uncle and a young girl?
Is that an idol drama?
Good news, everyone.
Zhu Hui.
Gu Sizhe, Song Yang.
Come over, please.
According to the evaluation,
you've passed the internship.
Congrats, guys!
Thank you!
Congratulations!
Report to Personnel Department soon.
Sure.
By next week,
you're registered employees of our company.
I must warn you.
Don't get overwhelmed.
The company asked us
to contribute to the production.
Come up with five topics at least.
And write no less than 1,500 words
to explain each topic.
Thanks a lot.
Dismiss.
Thanks, President Liu.
Shen Ying.
Zifeng.
You're the only one
who failed this assessment.
I want to tell you.
There is no shortcut.
Only the capable one can survive.
You have to work hard
if you don't have the gift.
You've heard it.
Fail to submit topics
or can't keep up with the shooting,
you'd be fired.
Off you go.
Thank you, Zifeng.
President Yin.
Take my seat.
It's okay. I'll get some food first.
Song Yang.
Help President Yin out.
Leave it to me.
Hold on, wait.
Give it to me.
Just get me some vegetables.
Sure.
Don't get too much.
Teng Xiaoxiao.
Stop standing there.
Come over.
Hurry. Take the seat.
This is...
Hello, President Yin. I'm Shen Ying.
Shen Ying.
Song Yang! Make it double!
What for?
My food will be here soon.
Go on.
You impressed me.
The first time I met you in the studio,
you were quarreling with Lu Mang over Jiang Qian.
Right?
I must say,
I think that's good.
How is that?
We don't have many employees
who can stand up and take the responsibilities.
Lu Mang.
Speaking of the devil.
President Lu, take my seat.
Come on. Sit down.
Why are you having a meal at the dining hall?
Don't mention it.
My wife goes on a tour.
I'll eat here for the next week.
I was talking about you.
I said...
we don't have many responsible employees here.
That's a valuable quality.
Be sure to hold her in regard.
When will the training start?
I don't know yet.
To be honest,
I disagree with the arrangement.
Why is that?
For someone new here,
it's not practical to get him straight to training
without any practice at all.
It's alright.
President Li is back.
I will talk to him about it.
Okay?
Go on eating.
Hurry up.
Thanks. Thank you.
President Qin.
You're welcome.
Alright. Enjoy your meal.
I'll take mine in my office.
It's okay. Go on.
Alright, bye.
Take care.
Good bye.
Bye, President Yin.
Well, President Lu.
I need to get to work.
Enjoy your meal.
You run fast with those short legs.
That's inadequate!
My legs aren't short!
Spare me.
Think about it.
That's was so awkward.
They'd come to gossip with me.
I can't handle them.
I'm far from full!
That's the most painful meal I ever had.
I swear, I'll never go to the dining hall.
Come on.
There's nothing between us!
But now it's getting worse.
I don't dare to look Lu Mang in the eye.
Are you having a crush on him without knowing it?
Shut up!
All I want know is an official badge
and a salary without discount.
Give it back to me.
Eat less.
Go.
Allow me to introduce
this is the our boss,
President Wang.
She's transferred here.
Swallow the snap.
I'm run this place.
I'm in charge of project records and shooting.
Zheng Feng and Yao Ruinan...
Where are they?
They go out to shoot footage in the morning.
In the morning?
What time is it?
What are you doing?
It takes you long enough!
What about our mission in the afternoon?
They shoot on location
and follow news records.
When there is an emergency,
they'll follow the breaking news.
The work we do is mainly fieldwork.
As for the mission,
it depends.
Use the group chat if there's any problem.
You can submit your footage to Song Zhe.
He's out editor.
That's the procedure.
By the way,
take care when doing the fieldwork.
Alright.
What should I shoot?
Well.
There's an ad this afternoon.
They need photos and documentaries.
Forget about the photos.
Get to the site.
Don't interfere with their work.
Set up the camera, get the exposure right.
Keep rolling and you can forget about it.
There should be enough material
once the storage is full.
Well...
What is the footage for?
Well, our partners asked for it.
Get the footage for archives.
Not too much work, right?
Easy job.
Right.
Don't get camera from Equipment Department.
No need for the form.
The camera is quite heavy.
Cameramen are mostly male.
See if you can handle the camera.
I can.
I used to use an outdated camera
back in the university.
I can handle that.
That's great.
Alright.
Baby.
I've sent you the shooting plan for this afternoon.
Take a look.
Milk powder ad.
Studio nine isn't far from here.
You can set off later.
It's burning hot out there.
Wait here.
It's okay.
I'll set off soon.
Alright.
Call Song Zhe if anything.
Alright?
I'm leaving.
Not to fast.
I'll get you some tea.
President Yin will go fishing with me.
That's good.
I'll see you off.
Get to work.
Lu Mang.
What's the matter?
I've got a meeting.
And I'll sign contracts with actors with President Li.
I'm thinking-
If it's about our contract,
we'll talk later.
I'm having a busy day.
It's about Teng Xiaoxiao.
When can she come back to We Media?
Milk right from the pasture in Holland.
Maternal love for the babies.
Zijun High Calcium Milk Powder.
Makeup, over here!
Change her outfit.
When can she come back to We Media?
I haven't decided yet.
No one promises about her return.
We all know that...
Teng Xiaoxiao has a talent for creative work.
Maybe.
But she's so impetuous now.
She needs the training from grass-roots work.
Or I can assure you
she'll make more trouble.
I agree with you on the training.
But we must protect their creativity.
We can't keep suppressing-
Cut it off.
Here in Yo Media,
the priority is teamwork.
President Qin, I agree with you on integrity.
The problem is,
We Media has two projects at the same time.
Now I'm transferred.
I'm afraid they couldn't handle it.
Teng Xiaoxiao took charge of the project for a short time.
I'm sure Teng Xiaoxiao is ready for it.
Lu Mang,
it's only been six hours
since Teng Xiaoxiao left our floor.
That's too rash, don't you say?
Are you asking me to get her enrolled
and violate the rules?
She's only an intern!
What do you want?
I insisted on relocating her.
It's the company's decision.
President Li agreed to it.
You're still in the penalty period.
If I were you,
I wouldn't show up here in this office.
President Qin.
Lu Mang.
I can understand you care about your apprentice.
But you're going too far.
[Lu Mang (Boss)]
Hello? President Lu.
Are you in the company?
Come to my office.
I'm absent.
I'm in Studio Nine right now.
I'm on a mission.
That's not too far from the company.
Visit me once you're done.
We need to talk.
I don't know when I get off work.
I'll wait for your call.
What could he say to me?
There's nothing-
No way. He doesn't like me, does he?
♫ The subway at 8:30 in the morning ♫
♫ The crowded street ♫
♫ The sunlight with slight warmth ♫
♫ is as dazzling as usual ♫
♫ The muggy carriage ♫
♫ is full of people with indifferent faces. ♫
♫ The quivering train window reflects ♫
♫ a pair of perplexed eyes ♫
♫ I doubted it again and again ♫
♫ I shed my tears in the sleepless night ♫
♫ I've heard too many voices of doubt ♫
♫ I'm involved into crowds by swallowing my pain ♫
♫ Under the colorful neon lights ♫
♫ Wandering alone in the city ♫
♫ Where is my little sky ♫
♫ Maybe in some corner ♫
♫ Pretend to be calm with great pains ♫
♫ Because I believe in my little dream ♫
♫ Even I declare failure today ♫
♫ but so what ♫
♫ Even the humblest singer have loyal audience ♫
♫ In the coolest world ♫
♫ Give myself a hug ♫
♫ Stumbling along on the way ♫
♫ can touch my heart ♫