Office Girls (2011–…): Season 1, Episode 22 - Episode #1.22 - full transcript
Do the two of you have plans
to return to France anyway?
I want to go back now.
Then go!
I can't help it. He won't go with me.
I have no idea why he's staying here.
He must have stepped into
the mortal world by accident,
and got polluted by greed.
Qin Zi Qi, are you drunk?
Quit talking nonsense.
Don't be sad, me and Shen Xing Ren,
we will help you two get back together.
You said it.
And you.
Qin Zi Qi, stop drinking.
You have to work tomorrow.
What if you're hungover tomorrow?
Don't worry. Leave it to me.
Here's to you.
Leave it to you?
What about work tomorrow?
Enough. Stop drinking.
Go home.
What's the matter?
Hold on.
Shen Xing Ren, am I really that terrible?
You? Not at all. You're amazing.
How many Asians have been accepted
in the European fashion world?
You're an international supermodel.
You're beautiful and you know
all about business management.
You're incredible.
Yeah, right.
He doesn't think I'm any good.
Ms. Mina, are you drunk?
Do you want to go lay down?
I want to go home.
I thought you said
you wanted to stay here tonight.
I want to go home!
Where's my luggage?
Qin Zi Qi took them inside.
Let me go get them for you.
Ms. Mina, let me take them.
It's fine. I can do it.
What's wrong?
I'm so sad!
It's okay. Don't cry.
I'll carry them downstairs for you.
All right?
Don't cry.
I'm so sad.
All right, Ms. Mina. Don't cry.
Be careful.
Qin Zi Qi.
Qin Zi Qi.
You only seem normal
when you're playing the guitar
and when you're asleep.
Good night.
REMEMBER TO EAT BREAKFAST
Zi Qi!
Mrs. Shen!
What brings you here?
Xing Ren called me yesterday.
So I thought I'd come visit her.
Why did you sleep on the couch?
You two had a fight?
It's okay to have arguments.
Just remember to make up.
Mrs. Shen, you've had breakfast?
Why not join me?
I've already had breakfast. You go ahead.
Qi Zi, tell me,
do you know about Xing Ren
going to France?
I do.
You support her decision?
I don't.
However, if she insists,
then I will support her eventually.
Aren't you worried that
you won't get to see her anymore?
I'm afraid my worrying isn't enough
to beat 80,000 bucks.
Are you all right, Mrs. Shen?
I'm fine.
It's just my stomach.
It's an old ailment.
My daughter Xing Ren
is my biggest concern now.
Zi Qi, if anything should happen to me...
please take care of my daughter.
Don't worry, Mrs. Shen.
I'll take good care of Shen Xing Ren.
Are you really okay?
I'm fine.
Really.
It's just an old ailment.
Well, then, you should rest for a while.
I'll go get you a glass of water.
Mrs. Shen,
how come the skin goes on forever?
Stop when you reach the white part.
Mom!
Just peel off the dark parts.
When did you get here?
How come you didn't tell me?
I got here in the morning.
I was worried I might not see you anymore
if you're going to France.
Wait.
What is it?
- You've been here all day?
- That's right.
- You didn't go home?
- What do you think?
You didn't mess around in here, did you?
What? I did your laundry.
I mopped the floor and wiped the tables.
Now I'm preparing your dinner.
Do you know what this is called?
What?
A good housewife.
You're ready to be married off.
Xing Ren, this is for you.
Why are you giving me your bank book?
Open it up.
Mom, why do you have so much money?
155,000 bucks!
Keep it down.
We want to be low-key.
Mom, when did you save up
so much money?
Well, I thought your looks are ordinary.
Your personality is so ingenuous.
Nowadays, young people are very picky
with whom they want to marry.
You're lacking in both talents
and good looks.
I was worried
you might stay single forever.
So ever since you were born,
I began saving, little by little,
a few hundred bucks at a time.
Then there's your father's
insurance payout.
That's how I saved up this money.
Mom, if you have so much money,
why don't you get a better place
to live for yourself?
You're still living in that old,
decrepit house.
You're so thrifty, too.
That's right, Mrs. Shen.
Xing Ren is frugal
because she wants to buy you a place soon.
Now that you have this money,
why don't you move to a better place?
I'm content with a bed
and a roof over my head.
Anything else is just material concern.
Keep it.
I can't.
You've saved up this money
little by little.
I can't possibly take it.
I'm trying to let you know,
if you're going to France
because of the money,
then don't you worry,
I have money.
However, if you're going to France
to fight for your future and your career,
then don't worry,
I support you either way.
I haven't said for sure if I'll go.
This is your money. You keep it.
Why should I keep it?
This money was always meant for you.
I'll feel more at ease
if I give it to you sooner.
Mom, why are you talking like that?
It sounds weird.
No, but...
I was just thinking,
my daughter is all grown up.
Now you've got this great opportunity,
I'm so proud of you.
You've done so well.
Qi Zi, didn't Xing Ren want to buy
an apartment from your friend?
Go ask your friend
if it's still available.
It's so pretty. So beautiful!
Paul, when will the apartment building
be done with construction?
Mrs. Shen, this apartment building
is almost done with construction.
Once the down payment is paid
and the contract is signed,
you can move in soon.
That's great.
Xing Ren, what do you think?
I think it's very nice here.
It's great, but--
That room we just saw,
it can be your master bedroom.
The smaller one next to it
can be the nursery.
Even if you have two kids,
this place will still fit.
Mom!
Paul, can you get the contract for me?
Sure, no problem.
Wait.
Excuse me for a second.
Mom, why are you rushing into this?
I haven't decided on the France thing.
If I went,
why would I buy a place here?
Well, I thought, what if you go to France
and don't come back?
Now that I've got you a place,
someone will be waiting at home for you.
Then you'll definitely come back.
You're doomed.
What?
I can tell from your expression.
You've fallen head over heels for her.
And you don't even mind.
You've fallen in love, and you're going to
get married and have kids, all in one go.
Your progress is a bit fast, no?
Can you imagine the idea
that a house can bring a family
a sense of happiness and security?
What matters really isn't
the size of the home.
What matters is how much
you care about the people inside.
You're maturing at an alarming rate.
Xing Ren, why did you stop me?
If we signed the contract then,
you could move in real soon.
Don't you like that place?
It's not that I don't like it.
The place is great.
But I can't use your money.
Why not?
You've saved up that money
for so many years.
I can't take your money to buy a home.
Why are you so nitpicky?
Once we buy the place,
I can live there, too.
Mrs. Shen, I also think
you should keep the money.
After working a little harder,
we'll soon afford a place.
You have to buy a place,
sooner or later.
You two should get married soon.
Just think of this apartment
as a wedding present from me.
What are you looking at?
Who said I would marry you?
Why are you yelling at me?
Hello, Ms. Mina?
CONTRACT
What's your decision?
I'm still thinking about it.
Xing Ren, opportunities don't wait around.
You know how I am.
If you keep me waiting,
don't blame me if I change my mind.
Can you give me a few more days?
I really can't decide so soon.
No.
I hate it when people drag their feet.
You either sign the contract now,
or you turn me down now.
You have to answer, right now.
Shen Xing Ren, what's the situation?
What do you mean?
What does Wei Min Na want with you?
What did she say?
How did you answer?
You want me to type up a report for you?
Come on, spit it out.
She wanted me to decide right away
whether I'll go to France with her.
What did you say?
I asked her
to give me more time to think things over.
Why? What's there to think over?
Just turn her down.
Hey!
Do you have to talk to me like that?
Fine, don't be mad.
Please, honorable Ms. Shen,
pray tell,
what did you guys decide?
She brought up a compromise.
New York Fashion Week is about to start.
She wants me to go to New York with her.
She wants me to stay there for a while,
get used to the environment,
and see if I really want this job.
You haven't agreed to it, have you?
I have 10 vacation days anyway.
I can take time off to go with her.
Take time off?
If you really go to New York with her,
would you be able to turn down Paris?
If you really want a new job,
then don't bother taking time off.
Just turn in your resignation letter.
Qin Zi Qi, what's the matter with you?
Why are you yelling at me?
How I plan my future
is none of your business.
Who are you to me?
Who gave you the right to meddle?
I'm your boyfriend.
Why can't I meddle in your business?
Since when did I say
I would be your girlfriend?
Hello? I have another call. It's my mom.
I have to go.
Mom, what is it?
Well?
Say something. Be objective about it.
Why won't you say something?
Even you don't think I'm her boyfriend?
I don't get the details of the contract,
but her offer is really good.
When I was young,
if I had an opportunity like this,
it would've been so great.
My life would probably be
completely different because of it.
I might've met a handsome French man.
Then I wouldn't have to spend my life
sewing away all day long,
and making pickled veggies all the time.
Although it's still better
to be married to your father.
Otherwise, I wouldn't have had
a considerate, sweet daughter like you.
Mom, what should I do?
Do you think I should go?
You're grown up.
This is your future.
You should decide for yourself.
I'm only asking you,
because I can't make up my mind.
It is your life,
you ought to decide for yourself.
Well? Are you tempted?
I am.
But I'm still hesitant.
Why are you hesitant?
I'll have to give up my life here,
and my current job.
I'll have to go to a strange place
where I don't speak the language.
I'll have to start all over.
I'm afraid I can't make it.
You can make it.
What matters is your determination.
I have determination.
But I--
You're so silly.
You keep saying that you won't go.
I know it's all because of Qin Zi Qi.
No way! He's not the reason.
I gave birth to you.
I know what you're thinking.
Really? If you're so good,
tell me, what am I thinking right now?
You're thinking, once you're in France,
what will Qin Zi Qi do on his own?
If he's not kept in line,
will he run around on his own?
Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on him.
I won't let him cheat on you.
If you're still worried,
you should go to the registry office
and get your marriage license.
It's easy. It only takes 15 minutes.
I'm very open-minded.
You get married now.
We can think of the banquet later.
Mom, you're unbelievable.
You're thinking too far ahead.
There's nothing between me and Qin Zi Qi.
What do you mean?
What kind of something do you need
for there to be something between you two?
Just--
Just what?
Fine!
He's never said that he liked me anyway.
Plus, he's been hanging out
with Mr. Shi a lot lately.
He's always making jokes.
I don't even know if what he says is true,
or isn't true anymore.
Silly girl! Didn't I tell you?
If you like him,
you have to take the initiative!
But I'm a girl.
So what?
If you don't act quickly,
he'll be gone.
Now you get it?
This is the first time I've seen you
having trouble with a girl.
Seriously,
I've never had this problem before.
You just can't see
the forest for the trees.
I think everything is super simple.
How's that?
It's obvious to me,
that you care about each other very much.
But you're both so thin-skinned,
no one wants to be the first to admit it.
I've been so obvious already.
I gave her my key and a doll house.
Shen Xing Ren can't still be oblivious.
It's not that Shen Xing Ren is oblivious.
It's because you don't understand
a woman's heart.
I don't understand? Me?
Then who does?
Well, I know a little bit.
Shen Xing Ren cares about you.
Why do you say that?
Why else? That Mina woman
gave her such a good offer.
Anyone else would have packed up
and been on the plane already.
Seriously?
She still can't make up her mind.
That means she cares about you
a great deal.
However, you never gave her
a sense of security.
Sense of security?
And the most important key words.
I did. I told her.
Don't go!
Isn't that enough?
Did you say the magic words?
What magic words?
"I like you."
Must I really spell it out like that?
Of course, for a woman,
a man's promise means everything.
Or, have you done everything,
but you're afraid to make her a promise?
I'm afraid of nothing.
All right, then. Let's keep playing.
New York Fashion Week?
Xing Ren, Wei Min Na is so nice to you!
When you go to New York,
don't forget to send me a postcard.
Also, I want a souvenir from
that artist in SoHo district.
I'm not there for fun.
Anyway, I haven't decided to go.
It's New York, the Big Apple.
They've got the Yankees.
You can go watch Chien-Ming Wang.
Chien-Ming Wang
left the Yankees a long time ago.
Really? Which team does he play for now?
I think it's the Lakers.
Hello, you two. What a coincidence!
You're having lunch, too?
Do I have the honor
to sit with you two office ladies?
You may not!
Thanks.
I'm done. I should get going.
I'm done, too. I'll go with you.
Wait!
What is it? Spit it out.
But keep your spit to yourself.
What's the matter?
I have a business thing
I want to talk to you about.
What business thing?
Um--
It's--
The thing is,
mid-year sales are done and over.
However, Christmas is here.
As someone who has years of experience
on the job,
I have been through fights, battles, wars,
and conflicts of all scales and sizes.
In this unforgiving environment
known as the retail industry,
I have accumulated precious experience.
So for this sales period,
the main customer base
is people like you two,
beautiful, graceful office workers
with limited spare money.
Whether Operations Department
can deliver a beautiful
and astounding performance
during the critical moment
of the year-end evaluation period,
as your manager, I--
Get to the point!
No, but--
I want to do market research.
Can you fill out a survey for me?
What survey?
I know, let's not waste precious time.
How about this?
I'll ask questions and you answer.
What do you think?
Sure. What do you want to know?
Lele,
a beautiful, adorable
office lady like you,
what kind of Christmas present
would you want the most?
What would surprise you the most?
It would depend on who's giving the gift.
If it's a hunky, handsome,
charming guy like Michael,
I'd be happy to just have him as a gift.
What about a slightly pot-bellied,
plain-looking, repulsive guy?
If it's from a slightly pot-bellied,
plain-looking repulsive guy,
then I'd expect a luxury brand purse,
diamond-dotted phone
and wads of cash!
Hello, Michael?
Where are you?
Mr. Shi.
What the... You're still here.
Why don't you ask me
what I want for Christmas?
What you want for Christmas?
You want an appliance or a house?
I'll draw you one each and every month.
Honestly.
I want to take time off.
You--
I want to use my vacation days.
You want to use your vacation days?
Did you say the magic words?
What magic words?
"I like you."
Must I really spell it out like that?
Of course, for a woman,
a man's promise means everything.
$168?
It's not even enough for a nice meal.
Stop rambling on and on.
I said no, it means no.
Mr. Shi!
Stop bothering me.
Why, Mr. Shi?
I've been here for four years,
I've had perfect attendance.
I've never once used my vacation days.
Why? I'll tell you why.
Because mid-year sales and Christmas
are the most critical times of year
in the retail industry calendar.
Everyone will be out with guns blazing,
giving everything they've got.
A critical staff member
like you can't be absent.
I promise, before I go on my vacation,
I will finish all the necessary prep work.
I will also make sure all the shop owners
are on the same page.
As soon as you said that,
I knew that you're a rookie.
And you're still wet behind the ears.
A country has its laws.
An army has military regulations.
Military regulations are the key
to the survival of the army.
During the most dire moment
on the battlefield,
as your highest commander,
how can I allow an underling
to run away at the last minute?
Well, I can ask Mandy
to take over my duties in my absence.
I'll tell her everything
she needs to know.
She just needs to keep an eye for me,
and everything will okay.
You'll ask Mandy to take over?
It'd be faster if I go downstairs
and get hit by a car.
I don't want to pick up her mess for her.
She's unreliable.
Listen, Mr. Shi.
This vacation is very important to--
If you want me to do you this favor,
it's not entirely impossible.
It's just that--
Come here.
Help me with your friend,
little Lele.
If you can get it done for me,
you can have the vacation,
and I'll even punch in for you,
every morning.
So, it's true love, then?
But you're really not her type.
Well, what's Lele's type?
This?
Pretentious hipster?
Sexy hunk?
Or ferocious military general
fighting anti-Japanese occupation?
Warriors!
Or...
a sexy hipster?
Pretentious hunk?
Mr. Shi, please stop it.
I really have no idea.
You have no idea?
Well, then, I have no idea
where your vacations days are either.
Mr. Shi!
Using vacation days to extort
your staff to help you with a girl,
that is considered abusing your power
to advance personal interest.
That's right.
Haven't you heard the saying,
"Power corrupts,
and absolute power corrupts absolutely"?
Now that I have finally achieved
this high and mighty position,
right now is the perfect time
for me to enjoy my privileges.
Mr. Shi, this is a dangerous thing to say.
What if one day,
I become "luxurious flagship feature"?
You might end up becoming
"standard feature."
I'm so scared.
Dream on!
Punk!
If you hadn't come to me,
I would've forgotten to scold you!
I nearly got a citation
for noise violation,
because you told me to sing
a love song and recite poetry.
Do you insist on
abusing your power and authority
to advance personal interest,
disregard company policy
and employee rights,
in order to satisfy
your unnatural sexual desires?
Bite me.
A speech from a wise man
beats studying for ten years.
- You're too kind.
- Thank you, Mr. Shi, for your teaching.
Most importantly, for making us see
what's really right from wrong.
Thanks.
Using vacation days to extort
your staff to help you with a girl,
that is considered abusing your power
to advance personal interest.
That's right.
Haven't you heard the saying,
"Power corrupts,
and absolute power corrupts absolutely"?
Now that I have finally achieved
this high and mighty position,
right now is the perfect time
for me to enjoy my privileges.
You--
Shen Xing Ren,
what's Ms. Feng's extension number?
9527.
Mr. Shi,
Shen Xing Ren wants to take her vacation.
Fine.
I guess I have to say yes.
Hate you!
to return to France anyway?
I want to go back now.
Then go!
I can't help it. He won't go with me.
I have no idea why he's staying here.
He must have stepped into
the mortal world by accident,
and got polluted by greed.
Qin Zi Qi, are you drunk?
Quit talking nonsense.
Don't be sad, me and Shen Xing Ren,
we will help you two get back together.
You said it.
And you.
Qin Zi Qi, stop drinking.
You have to work tomorrow.
What if you're hungover tomorrow?
Don't worry. Leave it to me.
Here's to you.
Leave it to you?
What about work tomorrow?
Enough. Stop drinking.
Go home.
What's the matter?
Hold on.
Shen Xing Ren, am I really that terrible?
You? Not at all. You're amazing.
How many Asians have been accepted
in the European fashion world?
You're an international supermodel.
You're beautiful and you know
all about business management.
You're incredible.
Yeah, right.
He doesn't think I'm any good.
Ms. Mina, are you drunk?
Do you want to go lay down?
I want to go home.
I thought you said
you wanted to stay here tonight.
I want to go home!
Where's my luggage?
Qin Zi Qi took them inside.
Let me go get them for you.
Ms. Mina, let me take them.
It's fine. I can do it.
What's wrong?
I'm so sad!
It's okay. Don't cry.
I'll carry them downstairs for you.
All right?
Don't cry.
I'm so sad.
All right, Ms. Mina. Don't cry.
Be careful.
Qin Zi Qi.
Qin Zi Qi.
You only seem normal
when you're playing the guitar
and when you're asleep.
Good night.
REMEMBER TO EAT BREAKFAST
Zi Qi!
Mrs. Shen!
What brings you here?
Xing Ren called me yesterday.
So I thought I'd come visit her.
Why did you sleep on the couch?
You two had a fight?
It's okay to have arguments.
Just remember to make up.
Mrs. Shen, you've had breakfast?
Why not join me?
I've already had breakfast. You go ahead.
Qi Zi, tell me,
do you know about Xing Ren
going to France?
I do.
You support her decision?
I don't.
However, if she insists,
then I will support her eventually.
Aren't you worried that
you won't get to see her anymore?
I'm afraid my worrying isn't enough
to beat 80,000 bucks.
Are you all right, Mrs. Shen?
I'm fine.
It's just my stomach.
It's an old ailment.
My daughter Xing Ren
is my biggest concern now.
Zi Qi, if anything should happen to me...
please take care of my daughter.
Don't worry, Mrs. Shen.
I'll take good care of Shen Xing Ren.
Are you really okay?
I'm fine.
Really.
It's just an old ailment.
Well, then, you should rest for a while.
I'll go get you a glass of water.
Mrs. Shen,
how come the skin goes on forever?
Stop when you reach the white part.
Mom!
Just peel off the dark parts.
When did you get here?
How come you didn't tell me?
I got here in the morning.
I was worried I might not see you anymore
if you're going to France.
Wait.
What is it?
- You've been here all day?
- That's right.
- You didn't go home?
- What do you think?
You didn't mess around in here, did you?
What? I did your laundry.
I mopped the floor and wiped the tables.
Now I'm preparing your dinner.
Do you know what this is called?
What?
A good housewife.
You're ready to be married off.
Xing Ren, this is for you.
Why are you giving me your bank book?
Open it up.
Mom, why do you have so much money?
155,000 bucks!
Keep it down.
We want to be low-key.
Mom, when did you save up
so much money?
Well, I thought your looks are ordinary.
Your personality is so ingenuous.
Nowadays, young people are very picky
with whom they want to marry.
You're lacking in both talents
and good looks.
I was worried
you might stay single forever.
So ever since you were born,
I began saving, little by little,
a few hundred bucks at a time.
Then there's your father's
insurance payout.
That's how I saved up this money.
Mom, if you have so much money,
why don't you get a better place
to live for yourself?
You're still living in that old,
decrepit house.
You're so thrifty, too.
That's right, Mrs. Shen.
Xing Ren is frugal
because she wants to buy you a place soon.
Now that you have this money,
why don't you move to a better place?
I'm content with a bed
and a roof over my head.
Anything else is just material concern.
Keep it.
I can't.
You've saved up this money
little by little.
I can't possibly take it.
I'm trying to let you know,
if you're going to France
because of the money,
then don't you worry,
I have money.
However, if you're going to France
to fight for your future and your career,
then don't worry,
I support you either way.
I haven't said for sure if I'll go.
This is your money. You keep it.
Why should I keep it?
This money was always meant for you.
I'll feel more at ease
if I give it to you sooner.
Mom, why are you talking like that?
It sounds weird.
No, but...
I was just thinking,
my daughter is all grown up.
Now you've got this great opportunity,
I'm so proud of you.
You've done so well.
Qi Zi, didn't Xing Ren want to buy
an apartment from your friend?
Go ask your friend
if it's still available.
It's so pretty. So beautiful!
Paul, when will the apartment building
be done with construction?
Mrs. Shen, this apartment building
is almost done with construction.
Once the down payment is paid
and the contract is signed,
you can move in soon.
That's great.
Xing Ren, what do you think?
I think it's very nice here.
It's great, but--
That room we just saw,
it can be your master bedroom.
The smaller one next to it
can be the nursery.
Even if you have two kids,
this place will still fit.
Mom!
Paul, can you get the contract for me?
Sure, no problem.
Wait.
Excuse me for a second.
Mom, why are you rushing into this?
I haven't decided on the France thing.
If I went,
why would I buy a place here?
Well, I thought, what if you go to France
and don't come back?
Now that I've got you a place,
someone will be waiting at home for you.
Then you'll definitely come back.
You're doomed.
What?
I can tell from your expression.
You've fallen head over heels for her.
And you don't even mind.
You've fallen in love, and you're going to
get married and have kids, all in one go.
Your progress is a bit fast, no?
Can you imagine the idea
that a house can bring a family
a sense of happiness and security?
What matters really isn't
the size of the home.
What matters is how much
you care about the people inside.
You're maturing at an alarming rate.
Xing Ren, why did you stop me?
If we signed the contract then,
you could move in real soon.
Don't you like that place?
It's not that I don't like it.
The place is great.
But I can't use your money.
Why not?
You've saved up that money
for so many years.
I can't take your money to buy a home.
Why are you so nitpicky?
Once we buy the place,
I can live there, too.
Mrs. Shen, I also think
you should keep the money.
After working a little harder,
we'll soon afford a place.
You have to buy a place,
sooner or later.
You two should get married soon.
Just think of this apartment
as a wedding present from me.
What are you looking at?
Who said I would marry you?
Why are you yelling at me?
Hello, Ms. Mina?
CONTRACT
What's your decision?
I'm still thinking about it.
Xing Ren, opportunities don't wait around.
You know how I am.
If you keep me waiting,
don't blame me if I change my mind.
Can you give me a few more days?
I really can't decide so soon.
No.
I hate it when people drag their feet.
You either sign the contract now,
or you turn me down now.
You have to answer, right now.
Shen Xing Ren, what's the situation?
What do you mean?
What does Wei Min Na want with you?
What did she say?
How did you answer?
You want me to type up a report for you?
Come on, spit it out.
She wanted me to decide right away
whether I'll go to France with her.
What did you say?
I asked her
to give me more time to think things over.
Why? What's there to think over?
Just turn her down.
Hey!
Do you have to talk to me like that?
Fine, don't be mad.
Please, honorable Ms. Shen,
pray tell,
what did you guys decide?
She brought up a compromise.
New York Fashion Week is about to start.
She wants me to go to New York with her.
She wants me to stay there for a while,
get used to the environment,
and see if I really want this job.
You haven't agreed to it, have you?
I have 10 vacation days anyway.
I can take time off to go with her.
Take time off?
If you really go to New York with her,
would you be able to turn down Paris?
If you really want a new job,
then don't bother taking time off.
Just turn in your resignation letter.
Qin Zi Qi, what's the matter with you?
Why are you yelling at me?
How I plan my future
is none of your business.
Who are you to me?
Who gave you the right to meddle?
I'm your boyfriend.
Why can't I meddle in your business?
Since when did I say
I would be your girlfriend?
Hello? I have another call. It's my mom.
I have to go.
Mom, what is it?
Well?
Say something. Be objective about it.
Why won't you say something?
Even you don't think I'm her boyfriend?
I don't get the details of the contract,
but her offer is really good.
When I was young,
if I had an opportunity like this,
it would've been so great.
My life would probably be
completely different because of it.
I might've met a handsome French man.
Then I wouldn't have to spend my life
sewing away all day long,
and making pickled veggies all the time.
Although it's still better
to be married to your father.
Otherwise, I wouldn't have had
a considerate, sweet daughter like you.
Mom, what should I do?
Do you think I should go?
You're grown up.
This is your future.
You should decide for yourself.
I'm only asking you,
because I can't make up my mind.
It is your life,
you ought to decide for yourself.
Well? Are you tempted?
I am.
But I'm still hesitant.
Why are you hesitant?
I'll have to give up my life here,
and my current job.
I'll have to go to a strange place
where I don't speak the language.
I'll have to start all over.
I'm afraid I can't make it.
You can make it.
What matters is your determination.
I have determination.
But I--
You're so silly.
You keep saying that you won't go.
I know it's all because of Qin Zi Qi.
No way! He's not the reason.
I gave birth to you.
I know what you're thinking.
Really? If you're so good,
tell me, what am I thinking right now?
You're thinking, once you're in France,
what will Qin Zi Qi do on his own?
If he's not kept in line,
will he run around on his own?
Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on him.
I won't let him cheat on you.
If you're still worried,
you should go to the registry office
and get your marriage license.
It's easy. It only takes 15 minutes.
I'm very open-minded.
You get married now.
We can think of the banquet later.
Mom, you're unbelievable.
You're thinking too far ahead.
There's nothing between me and Qin Zi Qi.
What do you mean?
What kind of something do you need
for there to be something between you two?
Just--
Just what?
Fine!
He's never said that he liked me anyway.
Plus, he's been hanging out
with Mr. Shi a lot lately.
He's always making jokes.
I don't even know if what he says is true,
or isn't true anymore.
Silly girl! Didn't I tell you?
If you like him,
you have to take the initiative!
But I'm a girl.
So what?
If you don't act quickly,
he'll be gone.
Now you get it?
This is the first time I've seen you
having trouble with a girl.
Seriously,
I've never had this problem before.
You just can't see
the forest for the trees.
I think everything is super simple.
How's that?
It's obvious to me,
that you care about each other very much.
But you're both so thin-skinned,
no one wants to be the first to admit it.
I've been so obvious already.
I gave her my key and a doll house.
Shen Xing Ren can't still be oblivious.
It's not that Shen Xing Ren is oblivious.
It's because you don't understand
a woman's heart.
I don't understand? Me?
Then who does?
Well, I know a little bit.
Shen Xing Ren cares about you.
Why do you say that?
Why else? That Mina woman
gave her such a good offer.
Anyone else would have packed up
and been on the plane already.
Seriously?
She still can't make up her mind.
That means she cares about you
a great deal.
However, you never gave her
a sense of security.
Sense of security?
And the most important key words.
I did. I told her.
Don't go!
Isn't that enough?
Did you say the magic words?
What magic words?
"I like you."
Must I really spell it out like that?
Of course, for a woman,
a man's promise means everything.
Or, have you done everything,
but you're afraid to make her a promise?
I'm afraid of nothing.
All right, then. Let's keep playing.
New York Fashion Week?
Xing Ren, Wei Min Na is so nice to you!
When you go to New York,
don't forget to send me a postcard.
Also, I want a souvenir from
that artist in SoHo district.
I'm not there for fun.
Anyway, I haven't decided to go.
It's New York, the Big Apple.
They've got the Yankees.
You can go watch Chien-Ming Wang.
Chien-Ming Wang
left the Yankees a long time ago.
Really? Which team does he play for now?
I think it's the Lakers.
Hello, you two. What a coincidence!
You're having lunch, too?
Do I have the honor
to sit with you two office ladies?
You may not!
Thanks.
I'm done. I should get going.
I'm done, too. I'll go with you.
Wait!
What is it? Spit it out.
But keep your spit to yourself.
What's the matter?
I have a business thing
I want to talk to you about.
What business thing?
Um--
It's--
The thing is,
mid-year sales are done and over.
However, Christmas is here.
As someone who has years of experience
on the job,
I have been through fights, battles, wars,
and conflicts of all scales and sizes.
In this unforgiving environment
known as the retail industry,
I have accumulated precious experience.
So for this sales period,
the main customer base
is people like you two,
beautiful, graceful office workers
with limited spare money.
Whether Operations Department
can deliver a beautiful
and astounding performance
during the critical moment
of the year-end evaluation period,
as your manager, I--
Get to the point!
No, but--
I want to do market research.
Can you fill out a survey for me?
What survey?
I know, let's not waste precious time.
How about this?
I'll ask questions and you answer.
What do you think?
Sure. What do you want to know?
Lele,
a beautiful, adorable
office lady like you,
what kind of Christmas present
would you want the most?
What would surprise you the most?
It would depend on who's giving the gift.
If it's a hunky, handsome,
charming guy like Michael,
I'd be happy to just have him as a gift.
What about a slightly pot-bellied,
plain-looking, repulsive guy?
If it's from a slightly pot-bellied,
plain-looking repulsive guy,
then I'd expect a luxury brand purse,
diamond-dotted phone
and wads of cash!
Hello, Michael?
Where are you?
Mr. Shi.
What the... You're still here.
Why don't you ask me
what I want for Christmas?
What you want for Christmas?
You want an appliance or a house?
I'll draw you one each and every month.
Honestly.
I want to take time off.
You--
I want to use my vacation days.
You want to use your vacation days?
Did you say the magic words?
What magic words?
"I like you."
Must I really spell it out like that?
Of course, for a woman,
a man's promise means everything.
$168?
It's not even enough for a nice meal.
Stop rambling on and on.
I said no, it means no.
Mr. Shi!
Stop bothering me.
Why, Mr. Shi?
I've been here for four years,
I've had perfect attendance.
I've never once used my vacation days.
Why? I'll tell you why.
Because mid-year sales and Christmas
are the most critical times of year
in the retail industry calendar.
Everyone will be out with guns blazing,
giving everything they've got.
A critical staff member
like you can't be absent.
I promise, before I go on my vacation,
I will finish all the necessary prep work.
I will also make sure all the shop owners
are on the same page.
As soon as you said that,
I knew that you're a rookie.
And you're still wet behind the ears.
A country has its laws.
An army has military regulations.
Military regulations are the key
to the survival of the army.
During the most dire moment
on the battlefield,
as your highest commander,
how can I allow an underling
to run away at the last minute?
Well, I can ask Mandy
to take over my duties in my absence.
I'll tell her everything
she needs to know.
She just needs to keep an eye for me,
and everything will okay.
You'll ask Mandy to take over?
It'd be faster if I go downstairs
and get hit by a car.
I don't want to pick up her mess for her.
She's unreliable.
Listen, Mr. Shi.
This vacation is very important to--
If you want me to do you this favor,
it's not entirely impossible.
It's just that--
Come here.
Help me with your friend,
little Lele.
If you can get it done for me,
you can have the vacation,
and I'll even punch in for you,
every morning.
So, it's true love, then?
But you're really not her type.
Well, what's Lele's type?
This?
Pretentious hipster?
Sexy hunk?
Or ferocious military general
fighting anti-Japanese occupation?
Warriors!
Or...
a sexy hipster?
Pretentious hunk?
Mr. Shi, please stop it.
I really have no idea.
You have no idea?
Well, then, I have no idea
where your vacations days are either.
Mr. Shi!
Using vacation days to extort
your staff to help you with a girl,
that is considered abusing your power
to advance personal interest.
That's right.
Haven't you heard the saying,
"Power corrupts,
and absolute power corrupts absolutely"?
Now that I have finally achieved
this high and mighty position,
right now is the perfect time
for me to enjoy my privileges.
Mr. Shi, this is a dangerous thing to say.
What if one day,
I become "luxurious flagship feature"?
You might end up becoming
"standard feature."
I'm so scared.
Dream on!
Punk!
If you hadn't come to me,
I would've forgotten to scold you!
I nearly got a citation
for noise violation,
because you told me to sing
a love song and recite poetry.
Do you insist on
abusing your power and authority
to advance personal interest,
disregard company policy
and employee rights,
in order to satisfy
your unnatural sexual desires?
Bite me.
A speech from a wise man
beats studying for ten years.
- You're too kind.
- Thank you, Mr. Shi, for your teaching.
Most importantly, for making us see
what's really right from wrong.
Thanks.
Using vacation days to extort
your staff to help you with a girl,
that is considered abusing your power
to advance personal interest.
That's right.
Haven't you heard the saying,
"Power corrupts,
and absolute power corrupts absolutely"?
Now that I have finally achieved
this high and mighty position,
right now is the perfect time
for me to enjoy my privileges.
You--
Shen Xing Ren,
what's Ms. Feng's extension number?
9527.
Mr. Shi,
Shen Xing Ren wants to take her vacation.
Fine.
I guess I have to say yes.
Hate you!