♫ 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 21]
[He jests at scars that never felt a wound. William Shakespeare]
[Century 21 estate agent]
Young man.
We would like to know about houses.
Madam.
We do have plenty of houses here.
But it's late now.
I'm going off work.
Do you mind coming tomorrow?
I'm your customer!
Shouldn't you respond in time?
It's not like that.
House owners should be asleep by now.
Look at the time.
We couldn't show you the rooms.
I want to buy a house.
To buy one?
You should take your time.
Skim through the ones available.
How could I do that?
My daughter is sleeping on the rooftop.
How could I live on with that?
What's on your mind?
Excuse me.
My daughter works in Beijing.
She's living in a shabby place.
Her mom is worried about her.
How about this?
Would you please walk me
through the situation here briefly?
Alright.
I get it.
Please take a seat.
I'll get you some water.
I'll fetch some files for you.
Thank you so much.
It's okay.
Here you are.
Okay.
Have some water, please.
Alright, thanks.
Thank you.
Here are the files of all houses on sale.
Please take a look.
We're Century 21.
We're the experts at real estate transactions.
Feel free to tell me about your requirements.
We've got apartments with one to three bedrooms,
loft apartments and duplex apartments.
We're interested in the smaller ones.
Shut up.
An apartment with two bedrooms.
Or one-bedroom apartment with a large living room.
Xiaoxiao might get married.
Once she has babies,
there should be a place for us
when taking care of the babies.
If you would like a smaller one,
this is a two-bedroom apartment.
It's facing south.
No public area included.
And the floor height is high enough.
Sounds good to me.
How much is it?
It's about 12 million yuan.
What do you-
Is there a smaller one
with a reasonable price?
Smaller one?
We just got an apartment at Sanlitun Soho.
It's a wide one with good daylight.
And the transportation there is convenient.
The owner wants to sell it in a short time.
The owner is in urgent need of money.
If you are interested-
How much is that one?
It's 6.2 million yuan.
But it's negotiable.
I think we could take it at 6 million.
That much money!
May I take your budget?
Well. If,
I mean, if the budget isn't very high,
you may take a look at my friend's place.
He sells new-built apartments.
The apartments are finished.
The building is for commercial and living purposes.
Although it's in the suburb area,
I'm sure the commute wouldn't be a trouble.
There is news saying
traffic jams at traffic hours downtown
are worse than the Spring Festival travel rush!
Well...
May I know the price there?
I asked him about the price the other day.
It's 3.5 million yuan minimum.
Oh.
Alright.
We need some time to think about it.
We'll come to you later.
Sure.
Sir.
Here's my name card.
There's my phone number on it.
Feel free to call me
if you make up your mind.
Sure. Alright.
Thank you so much.
It's okay.
Sorry for holding you off.
It's okay.
Thank you.
No problem.
Watch your step.
You've heard him.
The price is sky-high!
Never expected that.
We couldn't afford it.
It doesn't bother to ask.
You've had the result.
Of all the lamps here,
no one belongs to my daughter.
Living on the rooftop. That's like...
living in the open!
Even a small room will do.
It would be her home.
Look at the shabby place she lives in!
Come on.
Our daughter is doing fine.
You're crying for her.
If she thinks she can take it,
we should be supportive.
Should you say that as her father?
Don't you care about her?
If you don't, I do!
How silly she is! Our poor little girl.
Paying the rent for others.
Doesn't she know
what kind of place she's living in?
And she couldn't eat a decent meal!
I'd rather...
I'd rather take her back.
If you ask me,
think about it,
our daughter has always been independent.
She barely asks us for anything.
Right?
She's been here for three years.
She's going fine.
She must know what she's doing.
Does she?
It never bothers you! Never!
It's okay if she was a boy.
But she's a girl!
How could she live on the rooftop?
What are you thinking?
Keep your voice down.
She's a girl, so what?
She's capable!
It's okay.
I must buy her a room,
even if I have to loan.
Even if we sell the house at hometown.
I'd rather live on the road!
I must buy her an apartment.
Fine.
We can sell the house if you like.
Back to the hotel first.
If you catch a cold,
Xiaoxiao would be worried again.
We'll work it out.
Come on. Let's go.
[1. Buy my parents a big house! 2. Save money for a coach! 3. Reward myself with a trip.]
Leave the luggage here.
Here.
- It's Fan's room, right? - Yeah. Right.
Fan.
Just wake up, right?
We've bought you breakfast.
Have some. It's still warm.
Eat while it's warm.
Thank you.
Please take care of her.
Thank you.
Help her out.
No problem.
Enjoy the food.
Get in.
It's cold outside.
What's the name?
Meng.
Right.
Who is it?
Meng?
Meng.
I'm Xiaoxiao's mom.
Meng.
Sorry.
Madam.
We've got you breakfast.
Take it. It's still warm.
It's warm.
Thank you.
Don't mention.
Help each other out.
Thank you.
Go back to sleep.
Sure.
Go back. It's cold here.
Get in.
Get in, hurry.
Thanks.
See if Xiaoxiao is up.
Say goodbye to her.
Xiaoxiao.
Xiaoxiao?
Xiaoxiao, wake up.
Waking up early?
Did you stay up the whole night?
Mom.
Why are you here so early?
Your dad and I bought some breakfast
for your colleges.
One share each.
Waking them up so early.
They're my best friends.
You don't have to do that.
They're your neighbors. Help each other out.
It's not much.
Have you eaten?
Yeah, we have.
Your dad and I bought tickets last night.
We'll visit Badaling today.
He longs to go there.
And...
we'll go back this afternoon.
By train from Beijing Nan station.
We'd be home by night.
But you just got here yesterday!
It's only been one day.
It's a waste of time.
It's a waste both for you and us.
No.
That's not what I mean.
You'd be bothered when we're here.
Besides, your dad is about to have a performance.
And my square dance team.
Now I'm absent.
They could hardly work
without me leading them.
The breakfast. Take it while it's warm.
Don't skip it, remember?
Finished?
Madam.
Shen Ying.
Be sure to help each other out.
You're friends.
Don't worry.
How is Xiaoxiao?
There you are.
Dad, mom. Don't leave so soon.
Refund the tickets.
Just stay here for a while.
You just came here yesterday.
I don't want you to go.
There's no refund.
Besides, there's a performance.
Just stay.
Xiaoxiao, come on.
See you at New Year's Eve.
The festival is approaching.
I've got so many calls.
It's urgent.
We should go.
Take care.
We'll get going.
Let's go.
Take care.
Good bye.
Don't be late.
Why are they leaving?
Xiaoxiao!
♪ Like a drizzle sprinkles down to the bottom of my heart ♪
♪ That feeling is so mysterious ♪
♪ I can't refrain from raising my head and look at you ♪
♪ Yet you don't reveal any trace ♪
So cozy.
Come on.
You scared me.
Look at me.
How is it?
Get lost.
That's artistic.
You know nothing.
What are you holding?
House treasure!
Come on.
Did you get defrauded?
The festival is approaching.
Scammers are lurking.
Whoever it is, he must be fooling you.
That's fermented bean curd. Not a treasure.
You know nothing!
It's from my father-in-law-to-be!
Of course it's a treasure.
That's quick.
You've met her parents.
I've met them last night.
No wonder my Xiaoxiao is so nice.
She got it from her father.
Duan Chong.
Look at you.
I hate that look. So annoying.
Come on.
You never care about your friends.
I do!
You have a crush on her friend, right?
Say it out.
What do you want? Phone number or Dingding account?
I'll take care of it.
I don't buy it!
I'm telling you.
All that's lacking is a base station.
We're about to develop the product.
Would please stop
thinking about your relationship?
We just got the money.
Don't stand by like a spectator.
Heroes fall for beauties.
Do not fail us.
We're a package deal.
When did I ever let you down?
Fine, alright.
Hope you know what you're doing.
Pick it up.
[Programmer Duan]
Hello?
President Duan.
I'm calling to tell you
the test run has started.
It should be ready in an hour.
Please come and take a look.
Okay, I get it.
See you there.
Alright.
Off we go!
Put it down!
You've got two cans.
You can't eat that much.
It's my treasure!
Give it back.
Zifeng.
Here.
I made it sugar-free.
All In is transferred to the weekend.
The company
doesn't want the two programs to compete.
Our program should stick to the original plan.
Sure.
How is the edit going?
I asked Chun to take care of it.
Don't worry.
I don't get it.
Why is All In transferred?
Is there a shady deal?
All In's production has a higher requirement.
They can't make it on time.
Just focus on your job. Get it done.
What's the catch?
Zifeng.
Well...
It's about the modification of Under the Mask
Have you read my e-mail?
Took a glance.
Right.
I think it's too arty.
It won't attract much audience.
I want to make it popular.
It should be a complex show.
That way, this program-
Do you think it's appropriate
to modify the show at this time?
Sorry. It's not.
You know what?
Your biggest flaw is impatience.
Look at Lu Mang.
He's been transferred for a long time.
But he's patient enough.
I've approved Shen Ying's evaluation.
Tell her to register at Personnel Department.
Alright.
Thank you.
No task for today.
You're free.
Thanks.
By the way,
I saw President Lu on an aisle.
Will you be transferred?
Where is he?
Right on our floor.
He was talking to the boss.
Are you here for Xiaoxiao?
Right.
She...
She just got out.
It seems urgent.
[Lu Mang (Boss)]
She left in a hurry.
Left her phone here.
Take care.
Are you finished?
Almost there.
President Lu.
I'm writing the ending.
I'll send it to you soon.
Have a meal together once you're finished.
President Lu.
Sorry about that.
Where are your parents?
They're back.
They should take a tour.
Xiaoxiao.
The task I assigned to you
is beyond your job.
No one else knows what you are doing,
or the efforts you make.
I appreciate your devotion.
But...
I want to talk to you
about how you work.
Did you sleep last night?
I did.
For how long?
Two hours.
If I were to do your tasks,
I could sleep for five hours
at least.
There's a saying among Yo Media's employees.
Stay young and foolish.
But what I want to stress
is the latter part of the saying.
Being tough and persistent.
You're great at the former half.
Because you treat your work seriously.
You're conscientious.
That's what I saw in you.
As for the latter half,
the way you work is not persistent.
You're working at the expense of your health.
That might bring you back to We Media.
But it won't last long.
The priority of a protracted war
is to preserve your energy.
If you want to stay,
to build your career here,
you must have the stamina.
Eat while I talk.
Don't be entangled by the details.
Don't waste your time
on unnecessary matters.
Based on your work style,
it would be foolish to handle all the details.
I know you want a perfect expression of your plan.
But that's not wise.
Firstly,
you'll miss the key points.
Secondly,
keep working like this,
you'd be exhausted.
Just eat.
Xiaoxiao.
Yes? What's the matter?
Here! Milk.
I'm telling you.
It was so abrupt.
I was shocked upon hearing the message.
It took me a while
to find Personnel Department.
So embarrassing.
Where have you been?
Didn't you get the message?
What message?
No way.
Maybe it hasn't reached you.
I've seen many interns
arriving late.
You should be notified soon.
You've passed the probation!
Right.
Good for you.
I told you so.
We've worked so hard.
I'm sure they're watching us.
They are aware of our efforts.
Hardworking and cute as you are.
No way they'd fire you.
Cut it off.
You'd get the message soon.
Come on.
It all thanks to you.
Shall we ask Personnel Department about it?
Come on.
[Don't push yourself too hard. Health matters. From Lu Mang.]
No need for that.
No wonder Lu Mang gave me the lecture.
I was so embarrassed.
I could have done better at my job.
I'll think about it.
Don't give me that look.
It's good news.
Well.
Treat me a hot pot.
I yearn for seafood.
I want to try the abalone.
Xiaoxiao.
I passed the probation.
I didn't win a lottery.
That's stingy!
Come on.
Treat me with milk? Is that all?
Alright.
Take me with you when renewing the badge photo.
Let me see Feng Hai's skill.
Forget about the meal, okay?
They must have made a mistake.
There, there.
Cheers.
I've told you many times!
Change the tint!
It's the third time.
I think it's good.
You think it's good. It's my call!
And the dubbing at last.
Seriously?
Do it again!
Yes, Hui.
I'll work on it now.
Excuse me.
Don't go home
until you finish the work!
Hello?
Hello.
President Wang of Dongli Company gives me the number.
Who's speaking?
Call me Mr. Jiang.
Are you in the company now?
I assume you can't talk freely.
May I make an appointment with you?
I'd like to meet you.
What do you want from me?
There are rumors about adjustments in Yo Media.
I'd like to know more about it.
Don't worry. You won't be doing it for nothing.
Lu.
Yes?
Our plan is adopted!
We can carry it out!
Stop staring.
We've got the green light.
We can finally carry it out!
The management team will support us unconditionally.
It's time for us to give it all out!
I'm sure the pilot will be a hit!
By the way,
let me talk to the start-up companies.
I know the essence of All In.
Let me do the talk.
You should try to make appointments
with companies who haven't agreed to join us.
Right.
And the shooting studio. I'm concerned.
I've talked to two studios.
We can use their places temporarily.
But the layouts are different.
The descriptions-
Tomorrow morning.
We should take a look tomorrow morning.
The design style matters.
We must see it personally.
Alright. I'll make some calls.
By the way,
what is Teng Xiaoxiao up to?
Now it's a live show. There will be interactions.
She's sorting hot topics recently
rehearsing the question-and-answer session.
There are terminologies and in-depth knowledge.
I asked her to work on them.
That's good.
I'm sure she's more considerate than us.
I'm satisfied with her comprehension.
We should pin down the scripts
in two days at best.
Then we could go through the first episode.
Alright. That's it.
I'm leaving.
Okay.
My friend.
I've seen the plan of All In.
And I've talked to Wu Guoji.
You can start the pilot now.
The plan needs modifications.
You made the plan.
Are you serious?
What do you mean?
President Wu and I have disagreements with All In.
He started the project. I fully respect him.
I want to carry his design out.
But there's something missing.
Marketing and other factors
were left out of the plan.
It was a bit rash.
What's your suggestion?
To have me suspend it?
No.
It would be great
if you could give him advice.
Such as?
Apart from the prize pool,
I wish to focus on the difficulties
these entrepreneurs faced, technical ones or not.
Or maybe when they're pressed for time.
What did they do? How did they overcome it?
That way, the audience gets involved.
Behind the state-of-art technology,
is people and daily life.
All the invited start-up companies
are the successful ones in their careers.
We get to demonstrate advanced technology,
and ground-breaking concepts.
The audience will be attracted.
If you ask me,
the outcome of this program
should be intellectual property.
That makes it meaningful.
Look at the companies we invited,
they have applied for patents and made money.
We see the results, but not the process.
All In is brand new.
No one can say for certain if a new concept works.
That's why I am in approve of it.
Conservative plans may be safe.
But All In takes innovation.
I appreciate your idea.
Put it into act during the production.
It's a part of your job, right?
Okay.
Come in.
Is there a problem with the plan?
Not at all.
Think carefully about it.
When you carry it out,
what obstacles might show up?
Or if there's anything strange to you?
I know.
All the companies are well-known already.
The audience must have heard of them.
High-tech companies often have fancy promotions.
But what do they actually do?
That's strange to the audience.
You know it already.
Of course, I do.
Through interactions and experiences
we can know about the technology.
Then we can talk about it.
The products exhibited in our show
are intangible to the audience.
How could they understand it?
Absurd idea is the opposite of attractive.
Any more comments?
That's all.
We can't help it.
It's a TV show, not a showroom.
It would be lovely if there is a showroom.
That way, I get to touch the products,
interact with them.
When renewing Shen Ying's badge today,
I saw a showroom by Feng Hai's studio.
It's loaded with people.
They are having fun.
That's the real world.
But that's not what Wu Guoji wants.
He wants it to be a high-end show.
That's equivalent to remote and strange.
That's how it is.
That's why I'm not satisfied with this plan.
But Wu Guoji is very confident about it.
But we couldn't say for sure if it will work.
Conservative thoughts aren't always right.
So?
Shall we change it?
Make a plan B.
There's another option if this one fails.
Anyway, we're here to help/
Xiaoxiao,
as for-
I'll get to work.
Don't have much time.
We've been there for times. But they turned us down.
Yeah, right.
Visit them a few more times.
Alright?
Get it done!
Yes, Hui.
Hui.
Hui, we're going off work.
No overtime today.
You can have a rest.
I'm thinking...
If you don't want it,
report to the computer lab.
Hui, I want to treat you a dinner
as repayment for taking care of me.
I've learned a lot from you.
Treat me dinner?
A feast is not enough as repayment.
Work harder.
That's the repayment I prefer.
Glad to see it.
Looking forward to it.
Come on.
Shen Ying, see you.
Goodbye.
[To Mom: I passed the probation]
[Guo Dong: Congratulations! Are you available for dinner?]
[Shen Ying: Sure.]
Shen Ying!
See?
Let's go.
Let me take you to a Szechuan Restaurant.
I've booked a table there.
No need to wait.
Put this on.
Wait a minute.
I need to text Xiaoxiao.
She can go home without me.
Is that Teng Xiaoxiao's new boyfriend?
He's been waiting here with roses
for a long time.
Good for your friend.
Let's go.
We should go celebrate.
Don't be late.
That's too much.
We should go.
The food here might be awful.
I'll take you to a great place I know.
It's great there.
Take it easy.
My parents told me
when treating girls for meals,
never have the girl pay the bill.
Now that I pay the bill,
it should be up to me.
Don't worry.
Waiter.
Serve us the steak.
Stop acting rich.
I asked you out.
Let me have it.
[Balance: 1,839 yuan]
Xiaoxiao, what did I do wrong?
Xiaoxiao?
What did I do wrong?
You're perfect! Very considerate.
You're great, really.
I mean it.
In case you don't like the food,
I get this for you.
There should be two.
Cheng Xu robbed it from me.
I'll get it back next time.
Wait.
Do you like it?
I've got plenty in my room.
I can bring some to you.
That's not what I mean.
The point is...
it's from your father.
Didn't they say something about me?
No.
No?
Right.
Nothing.
I told them I like you.
Didn't they bring it up?
♫ 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 ♫