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00:00:01Chloe, just tanking Ethan's grades isn't enough.
00:00:05Professor Jang is a top-tier tech mogul in the country.
00:00:08Ethan wants to be his grad student.
00:00:10You can't let that happen.
00:00:16Have you seen his grades this term?
00:00:18He's always at the bottom.
00:00:20No way he gets into Professor Jang's program.
00:00:23Chloe, you have no idea.
00:00:25He's actually brilliant.
00:00:26Once he...
00:00:27Whatever.
00:00:27Even if he aces it, which school he goes to, whose program he joins?
00:00:32I decide all that.
00:00:35Hey Sean, the way Ethan worships Chloe.
00:00:38I bet if she told him to drop out right now, he'd do it in a heartbeat.
00:00:42Totally.
00:00:43Everyone saw him trailing after Chloe like a lost puppy.
00:00:46Now his grades went from first to dead last.
00:00:49A guy like him.
00:00:51Never been with a woman.
00:00:52Chloe just bats her eyes and he'd do anything.
00:00:55Gotta say, Sean's plan is genius.
00:00:58Sean, what if Ethan finds out this is all your revenge?
00:01:01He'll lose it.
00:01:03So what?
00:01:04Once I'm in Professor Jang's program, I'll have a huge backer in tech.
00:01:08That spot is mine.
00:01:10But I really want to see his face when he finds out the truth.
00:01:13It'll be priceless.
00:01:22Sean, the opportunity to be with a great beauty like Chloe was something you handed to me yourself.
00:01:29This past year, playing along was fun.
00:01:31But my future's on the line.
00:01:35Professor Jang's sought as mine.
00:01:37As for you guys, I'm out.
00:01:42I've known since I was a kid that I poured all my skill points into studying.
00:01:46Texts that took others ages to memorize, I could recite backwards after one glance.
00:01:50I got concepts in a snap.
00:01:52Unfortunately, I was born into a messed up family.
00:01:57My mom married an alcoholic stepfather.
00:02:00And had his precious daughter.
00:02:02Ethan!
00:02:10Tests!
00:02:12All you ever do is study.
00:02:14I'll show you.
00:02:19Didn't I tell you to get a job to help out with the bills?
00:02:23I just got back from my shift.
00:02:26Sweetie, come on.
00:02:27Let's get you into your new clothes and shoes and mommy will take you out.
00:02:31Okay.
00:02:35One year.
00:02:37Just one more year of enduring this.
00:02:40And I can leave this hell hole.
00:02:42But just then, Chloe showed up out of the blue.
00:02:55Excuse me, are you okay?
00:02:57I'm sorry.
00:02:58My bike.
00:02:59Something's wrong with it.
00:03:00The brakes failed.
00:03:05You okay?
00:03:12This was the first time I met Chloe Jo.
00:03:14Even I could tell that Chloe was up to something.
00:03:18But so what?
00:03:19My first 21 years were drab, pretty bleak.
00:03:23Just my stepfather's fists, my mother's schemes, and the endless grind of studying.
00:03:48Chloe would never have noticed on her own someone like me.
00:03:51Do you need me to take you to the infirmary?
00:03:54In books, you'll find a house of gold.
00:03:57In books, you'll find a jade-like beauty.
00:03:59The house of gold, I'll get that myself.
00:04:02Sean, as for the jade-like beauty you handed to me yourself, I'm keeping her.
00:04:07All right, thanks.
00:04:16After that, I happily savored every single one of Chloe's chance encounters.
00:04:26I knew it was all a trap dripping with honey, but I savored every last drop.
00:04:32She spent more and more effort on me.
00:04:35She stopped for me longer and longer.
00:04:38I knew.
00:04:39Their long-awaited moment was finally here.
00:04:45Come into my world and be a slacker with me, okay?
00:04:53Fine, I'll play along.
00:05:05I pretended not to see her, my obvious disdain.
00:05:09Because all I ever wanted was to keep her for just a little while to brighten up my bleak reality.
00:05:15I figured she'd end this little revenge game soon enough.
00:05:21Dump me in public to get revenge for her childhood friend, or maybe she wanted to drag it out.
00:05:27Let me fall deeper and deeper before putting an end to it.
00:05:31But what I never saw coming.
00:05:38Was that Sean sent this jade-like beauty to come into my life.
00:05:42With the intention of smashing my house of gold to pieces.
00:05:53Why did you come out with me if you were just going to study?
00:05:56Well...
00:05:57Then I won't study.
00:05:59I feel like there's just too big of a gap between us.
00:06:02I hate it.
00:06:07So what do you want?
00:06:09Ethan, slack off with me, okay?
00:06:13Don't go to grad school.
00:06:15Let's stay together forever.
00:06:17In that moment, I fought like hell to hide the wild joy in my heart.
00:06:21Sean!
00:06:22So this is what you were after.
00:06:24So...
00:06:24So this is what you want?
00:06:26Yes, Ethan, promise me, okay?
00:06:29So, Sean still won't give up, huh?
00:06:31Before, he tried to force me with violence, but that didn't work.
00:06:35Now he's switched to a honey trap.
00:06:43What do you want?
00:06:44Think you're tough, huh?
00:06:46You just got here and already got first place.
00:06:50This time, I'm gonna teach you a lesson.
00:06:53You hear me?
00:06:54Aren't you afraid that I'll report you to the teacher?
00:06:57Tell the teacher?
00:06:59My dad is the principal of Riverside University.
00:07:01How are you gonna tell on me?
00:07:05Let's go.
00:07:11What a shame.
00:07:13Even the principal can't control my grades.
00:07:16For the next mock exam, I'll still be number one.
00:07:20All right, settle down.
00:07:22This time, the top scorer in our class's mock exam...
00:07:29...is Ethan.
00:07:36You asking for a beating?
00:07:38Hit me!
00:07:40Sean, a wise man waits for his moment.
00:07:43All these years of grievances, I'll make you pay for it all with interest.
00:07:48What are you thinking about?
00:07:50If you don't agree to this, then you don't really like me.
00:07:53Don't go.
00:07:55I'll do it, but...
00:08:02Kiss me.
00:08:04What?
00:08:05I know Chloe...
00:08:07...could never really like me.
00:08:09Before this, I couldn't make any bold moves either.
00:08:12Afraid she'd rebel and call off this game.
00:08:14But now, she wants me to give up my future.
00:08:18So for her to make a trade is also fair and necessary, isn't it?
00:08:22What? Not willing?
00:08:23Then I'm going back to study.
00:08:39Ethan Chen.
00:08:40Heaven really is looking out for you.
00:08:44For this exam, you aced the grad school entrance mock exam.
00:08:50Sean Zhang.
00:08:51Whoa, Sean, you're a legend!
00:08:57Thank you, sir.
00:09:05Ethan Chen.
00:09:07You've been nodding off in class every day lately.
00:09:10And got caught skipping class multiple times.
00:09:13What the heck is going on with you?
00:09:15Looks like Ethan really got totally ruined by Chloe.
00:09:17Of course.
00:09:18Chloe drags him out every single day.
00:09:19Clubbing, ditching class, hitting up bars.
00:09:21The bar they go to is owned by my cousin.
00:09:23My cousin told me they're out partying almost every night.
00:09:26Stop talking.
00:09:27After school, write me a written apology.
00:09:30Understood?
00:09:31Understood.
00:09:44Chloe, since I've already ended up in last place, what kind of reward do I get from you?
00:09:54Ethan, where are you going?
00:09:57You're in a really good mood today.
00:10:00My piano rehearsal went off without a hitch.
00:10:02I'm thrilled.
00:10:04The piano rehearsal is next Wednesday.
00:10:06You're happy because you helped your childhood friend mess up my grades, right?
00:10:11Well, congratulations.
00:10:14But...
00:10:14I still have to write that written apology.
00:10:17Huh?
00:10:18Don't be so upset.
00:10:20Let me cheer you up a bit.
00:10:24Today is my 21st birthday.
00:10:26Can you celebrate with me?
00:10:27Okay.
00:10:31Everyone should get the life they want.
00:10:34Happy birthday.
00:10:42I, Ethan Chen, starting on my 21st birthday, will once again live toward the sun.
00:10:49They say that after a man's first intimate experience with a woman, he gets a taste for it and always
00:10:55wants more.
00:10:55But I've learned from experience that it's actually women.
00:10:59Who are.
00:11:01More likely to get hooked on the first man they're with.
00:11:04Once they're hooked.
00:11:07They usually call him.
00:11:09The one that got away.
00:11:19Physical closeness can break down barriers.
00:11:22Just like that.
00:11:24Chloe didn't even realize she'd stopped avoiding our physical contact.
00:11:29Nor did she realize.
00:11:30That the bond between us had already gone way beyond anything she had with Sean.
00:11:36But...
00:11:37Sean being a guy picked up on it right away.
00:11:40That subtle shift.
00:11:43What's your problem?
00:11:45Changing in front of a girl, just like that?
00:11:47It's not like you haven't seen me before.
00:11:50Anyway, I've got a nail appointment.
00:11:52Gotta run. Let's grab dinner after you're done.
00:11:56Okay.
00:12:01Ethan.
00:12:02You and Chloe are pretty lovey-dovey.
00:12:04Attached at the hip, every single day.
00:12:07Don't you get sick of it?
00:12:08Spending time with the one you love, doing what you love.
00:12:11Why would I ever get tired of that?
00:12:16Plus, if I'm not spending my time with my girlfriend, what else am I supposed to do?
00:12:21Study?
00:12:22Prep for grad school?
00:12:25Her or your grades.
00:12:27Sean.
00:12:28You can only pick one.
00:12:30Ethan, one day I'll wipe that smile right off your face.
00:12:36Sean's face wasn't just angry.
00:12:38There was something else.
00:12:40A smug confidence in his little scheme.
00:12:45Today...
00:12:46Must be the day Sean planned...
00:12:48To wipe the smile off my face.
00:12:50The very day he promised.
00:13:03Chloe.
00:13:04It's been so long since we've hung out.
00:13:06Once Ethan turns in his applications, you dump him the second he does.
00:13:10We already agreed on this.
00:13:12After we ruin Ethan, we'll...
00:13:16Chloe.
00:13:18You're avoiding me.
00:13:19Chloe herself probably didn't even realize it.
00:13:22That day at the clothing store, I gained the leverage to make her fall deeper into my trap.
00:13:32Whenever she got cozy with another guy, I just bury myself in my books.
00:13:46And so...
00:13:48Chloe gave in, little by little.
00:13:51From avoiding every male classmate who admired her...
00:13:54All the way to...
00:13:56Avoiding her childhood friend Sean.
00:13:59Sean.
00:14:00Sean.
00:14:00And I.
00:14:02I returned the favor in kind.
00:14:04Made sure I came in dead last on every mock exam.
00:14:10Chloe.
00:14:11Her most beautiful, vibrant years belonged completely and solely to me.
00:14:15And I loved every minute of it.
00:14:18Sean.
00:14:19And you?
00:14:21When Ethan was around, you avoiding me was bad enough.
00:14:25But now he's gone.
00:14:26And you're still acting like you're saving yourself for him.
00:14:29Chloe, you're not actually into him, are you?
00:14:33Wasn't that all your scheme?
00:14:35If it weren't for me?
00:14:36How do you think you got that first place?
00:14:39Now that you've got your bone, you're trying to bite the hand that fed you?
00:14:43I never asked you to stay loyal to him.
00:14:45It's been two weeks since the exams.
00:14:48You two have been together every single day.
00:14:51Chloe, don't think for a second I don't know what you've been doing for him.
00:14:56Say something.
00:14:58What did we do?
00:14:59Of course, what a man and a woman are supposed to do.
00:15:04Think whatever you want.
00:15:13I like deep kisses.
00:15:15When I'm kissing, I always like to take the lead.
00:15:18Like an animal marking its territory, it's a way of claiming possession.
00:15:24Chloe's used to my rhythm.
00:15:26How could she still prefer Shawn's slow, steady affection?
00:15:30I've played along with your little act for a year.
00:15:32And I've gained a lot from it too.
00:15:38Now it's time for the main attraction.
00:15:55Didn't we agree to check our scores together today?
00:15:58Why are there only two of you?
00:16:00What's the rush? So what if not everyone's here?
00:16:03But you, on the other hand, the guy who's second to last, why are you here so bright and early?
00:16:09Well, things can't get any worse. Might as well get it over with.
00:16:14Looks like you're totally comfortable.
00:16:16Being a loser.
00:16:18I heard.
00:16:20You estimated your score at over 400.
00:16:23That would make you first in the department, wouldn't it?
00:16:25Then your principal dad?
00:16:27Must be over the moon.
00:16:29So you called us all here to check our scores together just to witness your big moment?
00:16:33Is that it?
00:16:34What?
00:16:36Jealous? Just say it.
00:16:37Jealous?
00:16:45Chloe, your lipstick's smudged.
00:16:53Come on, hurry up. Get over here.
00:16:55Come here.
00:16:56The camera, the spot, and the live stream all set.
00:17:01Everything's ready to go.
00:17:03Sound? Everything. All good.
00:17:05No issues. Good.
00:17:08Why are you just standing there? Get in. Sit down. Now.
00:17:12Scores come out at 9.
00:17:14So, the principal doesn't just want us to witness Sean's moment of glory.
00:17:18He wants to broadcast it to the whole world.
00:17:21Ethan.
00:17:22I told you, sooner or later, I'd wipe that smug grin off your face.
00:17:27Tonight, when the scores drop at 9, you just watch.
00:17:30I'll show you how I grind you into the dirt.
00:17:33This setup is even bigger than I thought.
00:17:36It makes me look forward to it even more.
00:17:38It's starting soon. Let's have a seat.
00:17:40All right.
00:17:47Everyone, the moment of truth is here.
00:17:50Today, all our students are checking their scores together.
00:17:54Please come up to the podium in order of your student ID numbers.
00:17:58Your results will be displayed on this big screen.
00:18:01For this exam, the student who places first will be chosen by our professor Zhang for direct admission.
00:18:08So, everyone will witness your triumphant moment.
00:18:17Without further delay, let's get started.
00:18:48402 turn.
00:18:50Dad, that's two points higher than I estimated.
00:18:59Son, with this score...
00:19:01I'll definitely be chosen by Professor Zhang.
00:19:03Directly admitted.
00:19:09Next up, Ethan Chen.
00:19:11Ethan, what's the holdup? We're all waiting.
00:19:15Fine.
00:19:21Ethan, don't worry. You failed this time. There's always next time.
00:19:25You may have failed, but I passed.
00:19:28Oh, there's always a next time.
00:19:31But you probably won't pass then, either.
00:19:40Next up, Ethan.
00:20:13That's absolutely impossible.
00:20:15This system has a bug.
00:20:18I'm from Crestwood University's admissions office.
00:20:21At the request of Professor Zhang, I'm here to recruit a student.
00:20:25Excuse me, which one of you is Ethan?
00:20:30That's me.
00:20:33Hello, Ethan. I'm Mr. Lee from Crestwood University.
00:20:37Hello, Mr. Lee.
00:20:39Are you really from Crestwood University admissions office?
00:20:42What proof do you have?
00:20:44Something like this. It's not easy to fake, is it?
00:20:51Quick, get the camera on Ethan.
00:20:53Ethan, what on earth is going on?
00:20:55Did your grades drop because you were dating Ms. Joe?
00:20:58Or were you manipulating your scores on purpose?
00:21:00You skip class and hang out at bars every day, yet you still get such high scores.
00:21:05Are you a genius, or do you have some secret study method?
00:21:08You can interview me. I know what's really going on.
00:21:12Chloe Zhou is Sean's girlfriend, the campus bell.
00:21:15Sean resented Ethan for stealing his top spot and his grades.
00:21:18He was even more afraid Ethan would take his spot as Professor Zhang's student.
00:21:22So he had Chloe seduce Ethan.
00:21:24Chloe took Ethan out every day, skipping class.
00:21:27The goal was to make his grades plummet.
00:21:29So this is the story of a top student who saw through a villain's revenge plot,
00:21:33played along with the scheming girlfriend sent his way,
00:21:35and then got into Crestwood University.
00:21:37And it's all live.
00:21:39Mr. Zhang, is what Nina just revealed true?
00:21:42Did you really go to such lengths to ruin Ethan?
00:21:45I...
00:21:46Principal Zhang, answer our questions.
00:21:48No, no, no, no. Stop filming. Stop filming. Let's go.
00:21:55I didn't expect everyone to be so interested in my story.
00:21:59Actually, I've been wanting to compile my study methods and review notes from these past few years
00:22:03into a book for publication.
00:22:05Any interested publishers can contact me.
00:22:07Ethan truly lives up to being number one.
00:22:09His vision is even broader than most people's.
00:22:13Mr. Lee, let's talk somewhere else.
00:22:16All right, follow me.
00:22:17Mr. Lee, let's talk somewhere else.
00:22:28Ethan, I need to talk to you.
00:22:30Ethan!
00:22:35Ethan!
00:22:37Ethan, wait for me!
00:22:47Ethan, your family situation, we are aware of it, prior to your enrollment.
00:22:51You'll stay here for now.
00:22:52We've purchased a laptop for you to use.
00:22:54Thank you, Mr. Lee.
00:22:56No problem.
00:22:57Then we'll see you at school.
00:22:58Okay, thanks for your hard work.
00:23:02Earning something through your own hard work feels so good.
00:23:10Perfect timing.
00:23:12I've received contact info from over a dozen publishers.
00:23:15So I can start comparing their offers.
00:23:34Hello?
00:23:36It's ringing, it's ringing.
00:23:37Put it on speaker.
00:23:39Put it on speaker.
00:23:40Oh, right, right, right.
00:23:42More dial pad.
00:23:43Ethan, it's dad.
00:23:45Did you get the scholarship this time?
00:23:50Yeah.
00:23:51At least $500,000.
00:23:53$500,000.
00:23:55Plus.
00:23:56And there are a lot of publishers.
00:23:58They're fighting to sign me for an autobiography with an advance of at least a million dollars.
00:24:03Oh my, we're rich, we're rich.
00:24:05Does that mean you can buy me concert tickets?
00:24:07All you think about is concerts.
00:24:09We have so many things to buy for the house.
00:24:10What's the rush?
00:24:12The Chens have really hit the jackpot.
00:24:14Exactly.
00:24:15Why don't I have that kind of luck?
00:24:17From now on, the Chens are going to be strutting around here.
00:24:20Quick, ask Ethan when he's coming back.
00:24:22We're waiting to do a feature on your whole family.
00:24:25Ethan, when are you coming back?
00:24:27These reporters are waiting to interview you.
00:24:29Come back soon.
00:24:30Mom's going to cook you a whole celebratory banquet.
00:24:35What did you say?
00:24:36Which home?
00:24:38What did you say?
00:24:39Which home?
00:24:40Oh, you silly boy.
00:24:41What nonsense are you spouting?
00:24:43How many homes do you have?
00:24:44Our home, of course.
00:24:46That hellhole?
00:24:47That's not my home.
00:24:49I'm never going back there.
00:24:51What?
00:24:51Ethan Chen isn't coming back.
00:24:53He's not coming back?
00:24:57You silly boy.
00:24:58What are you spouting now?
00:25:00Where else can you go if you don't come back?
00:25:02You've got your mom and dad right here.
00:25:03And your sister.
00:25:05Dad?
00:25:05Mom?
00:25:08That?
00:25:09The one who came home drunk every day and beat me senseless,
00:25:12then forced me to drop out and work?
00:25:14That father?
00:25:15Or you?
00:25:16Who couldn't wait for me to sign that kidney donation agreement?
00:25:19The reporters?
00:25:21Just so you could make a huge profit?
00:25:23Or maybe that sister who never saw me as her brother?
00:25:26Spoiled rotten by you.
00:25:28That sister, Amy.
00:25:30Oi!
00:25:31Ethan.
00:25:32Ethan Chen?
00:25:33Need a daily beating to keep you in check?
00:25:36Don't you know your place anymore?
00:25:38Calm down, calm down.
00:25:39What's wrong with you?
00:25:40You beat him often, don't you?
00:25:42Obviously.
00:25:43No.
00:25:44Ethan.
00:25:45My dear boy.
00:25:47All that is in the past now.
00:25:48It was mom and dad's fault.
00:25:50But no matter what, we're still your parents after all.
00:25:54This will always be your home.
00:25:56If you don't come home, where else could you go?
00:25:59I'm a grown man now.
00:26:01What's more, I got into the top university and the hottest major.
00:26:05My hard work and talent are going to bring me countless successes.
00:26:09Just like today, you're begging me to come home.
00:26:12Let me tell you something.
00:26:13I'm going to expose your abuse to the whole world.
00:26:16You'd better watch your backs.
00:26:20Ethan.
00:26:22Hey.
00:26:23Hey.
00:26:24Ethan.
00:26:25All right, all right, all right.
00:26:27That little bastard.
00:26:29I'm going to drag him back right now and break his legs.
00:26:32What?
00:26:33So Ethan was telling the truth.
00:26:35You've been abusing him this whole time.
00:26:37No, no.
00:26:38The Chens really don't know how good they had it, huh?
00:26:41Yeah.
00:26:42They had it coming.
00:26:43I knew something was off with that family.
00:26:45They've always favored their own daughter.
00:26:48How could they treat Ethan well?
00:26:51No.
00:26:52Keep filming.
00:26:53Stop.
00:26:54Stop filming.
00:26:55I said stop filming.
00:26:57Get out.
00:26:57You hear me?
00:26:58Get lost now.
00:27:00Everyone out.
00:27:01Out.
00:27:01The farther you go, the better.
00:27:03Don't ever come back.
00:27:04Get lost.
00:27:05Get out.
00:27:06Get out now.
00:27:07How dare you defy me?
00:27:09Ethan.
00:27:10You have to keep moving forward.
00:27:12Always have the courage and guts to make your own choices.
00:27:19Who's there?
00:27:21Who's there?
00:27:23Ethan?
00:27:24It's me.
00:27:25Chloe, open the door, please.
00:27:27Ethan?
00:27:28I've been searching everywhere for you.
00:27:30Finally tracked you down here.
00:27:32Ethan?
00:27:33Please, just open the door.
00:27:44Ethan, I finally get to see you.
00:27:46I don't care if you lied to me before or if you're a good student or not.
00:27:50I just want to be with you.
00:27:52You want to go to Crestwood?
00:27:54I want to go to Crestwood too.
00:27:55Let's stay together and never be apart, okay?
00:28:02But by doing this, aren't you afraid Sean will be furious?
00:28:05The bet.
00:28:06You lost.
00:28:08Chloe.
00:28:10So you did hear everything.
00:28:12No, it's not like that.
00:28:14Back then, I didn't know you.
00:28:16I didn't understand you.
00:28:17I was provoked, so I agreed to that bet with Sean.
00:28:20But I really regret it now.
00:28:22I regret it so, so much.
00:28:25Every day I spent with you, I slowly came to understand my own heart.
00:28:29I like you.
00:28:30I really, really like you.
00:28:32Let's just leave the past behind.
00:28:35Can we start over?
00:28:41Did you catch all that?
00:28:43Sean.
00:28:46You hear that?
00:28:48Sean.
00:28:49Ethan.
00:28:50You poor dog.
00:28:52You really think you can beat me?
00:28:53Let me tell you something.
00:28:55Don't get too cocky.
00:28:57You got into Crestwood University.
00:28:58Became Professor Zhang's student.
00:29:00Big deal.
00:29:01You're just an aunt.
00:29:02I have plenty of ways to crush you.
00:29:04And Chloe.
00:29:06Do you really think you and that guy actually have a future?
00:29:09Let me tell you something.
00:29:10Ethan's known the whole time about our plan.
00:29:12He's just using you to get back at me.
00:29:14You're just a tool for his revenge on me.
00:29:17Now that he's done with you, he'll toss you aside like trash and cast you aside.
00:29:21No, that's not true.
00:29:23You hear me?
00:29:24Ethan, I don't believe it.
00:29:29Ethan.
00:29:30You like me too, don't you?
00:29:37Your injuries, what happened?
00:29:39You mean?
00:29:41Here?
00:29:42Right here?
00:29:43Your childhood friend burned me with a candle.
00:29:51Sean said I was born unlucky, dreaming of things I didn't deserve.
00:29:55So he brought his goons and cornered me in the bathroom and beat me up.
00:30:02Sean set his dog on me.
00:30:03It ripped a chunk of flesh right off.
00:30:06Of course it was a bloody mess after that.
00:30:08Why would he do that to you?
00:30:11Why?
00:30:13For the same reason you're cozying up to me.
00:30:16Chloe.
00:30:17Ever think about that?
00:30:19Sean's family is rich and powerful.
00:30:21And his father is the principal.
00:30:23He had so many ways to make an aunt like me give up the top spot.
00:30:27Then why the hell would he send you, his campus bell childhood sweetheart, to my side?
00:30:31Ever wonder?
00:30:33Why?
00:30:35Fine, I'll tell you.
00:30:36Because every other move he made, I put my life on the line to block his path.
00:30:41You risked your life to stop him?
00:30:43What happened?
00:30:46Chloe.
00:30:48Ready to meet the real me?
00:30:59Man, that was intense.
00:31:01It's actually pretty hard to watch, right?
00:31:05Ethan, you there?
00:31:07Don't look so shocked.
00:31:09This time around, I wanted Sean to hit me.
00:31:18Ethan, get ready to get expelled.
00:31:20I'm done playing.
00:31:22Sean, what are you talking about?
00:31:25My dad said,
00:31:26For someone like you who can't take a hint, out of sight, out of mind.
00:31:31Why get my hands dirty?
00:31:32Since over and over again, you just won't take a hint.
00:31:36I'll find any excuse to expel you.
00:31:48See, life's just this hard when you're poor.
00:31:52All these years, I've taken all those beatings from Sean, all because I wanted to study hard and find a
00:31:58way out.
00:31:58But people like him, with just a single word, blocked my path.
00:32:04But I refuse to accept that.
00:32:06I'm gonna make Sean lay hands on me one more time.
00:32:09To get Sean to make the first move, I went all out on that exam and beat him by over
00:32:1440 points.
00:32:33Ah, Sean!
00:32:35If we keep hitting him, something bad's gonna happen.
00:32:37Fine.
00:32:38Then let's play a more interesting game.
00:32:40Strip off his clothes.
00:32:48My little fools.
00:32:50Why strip his clothes?
00:32:51Strip his pants?
00:33:01Enough.
00:33:03Boring.
00:33:05Tomorrow I'll have my dad expel you.
00:33:17Young man, what happened to you?
00:33:18You- were you robbed?
00:33:20Ma'am?
00:33:21Can you help me?
00:33:23Okay.
00:33:24I'll call an ambulance right now.
00:33:26Ma'am, I can go to the hospital myself.
00:33:28What I want is this.
00:33:30So you want the USB drive from the dash cam?
00:33:33The whole thing was recorded.
00:33:34It's all on here.
00:33:36Okay, I'll go get it for you.
00:33:47Hey.
00:33:48Mind if I ask you something?
00:33:50Do you even know who attacked you?
00:33:54Look at you.
00:33:55You're just a student.
00:33:56You got beaten up this bad.
00:33:57Why isn't your school stepping in?
00:34:01Then just tell me who did this to you.
00:34:05It's Principal Zhang's son.
00:34:08Principal Zhang's son?
00:34:11Young man.
00:34:12I feel so bad for you.
00:34:14But Principal Zhang, in a small place like ours, is incredibly well-connected.
00:34:19I-
00:34:21But I just can't take that risk.
00:34:25It's okay, ma'am.
00:34:45Young man.
00:34:47I have kids, too.
00:34:50Here's the USB drive.
00:34:51Take it.
00:34:54You need to save yourself.
00:35:00Thank you, ma'am.
00:35:02This video here.
00:35:04I risked my life for it.
00:35:05Scheming to get it from a soft-hearted mother.
00:35:09Scheming?
00:35:10Oh, right.
00:35:12Forgot to mention.
00:35:13Before it all went down, in that alley, I checked every single car.
00:35:17One by one.
00:35:19In the end, I picked that kind lady's car.
00:35:23Because she had photos with her daughter in the car.
00:35:26Pictures in the car.
00:35:28A whole bunch of them.
00:35:30The most recent one, you could tell her daughter was only a few years older than me.
00:35:34This mom probably updates the pictures in her car every few years.
00:35:37A mom who loves her daughter that much and has to have a soft heart, right?
00:35:42So when Sean started swinging, I fought like hell to put myself right in front of her dash cam.
00:35:48Right in the frame.
00:35:50See?
00:35:52See how twisted I am?
00:35:54I took advantage of an innocent, soft-hearted mother.
00:35:57Don't say that.
00:35:58It's not your fault.
00:36:00What else could I have done?
00:36:02Guys like us.
00:36:04What have we got left to risk?
00:36:06Besides our own lives?
00:36:08But luckily, even though fate never favored me, it was still intimidated by my ruthlessness.
00:36:16After that, things were simple.
00:36:18The dash cam caught Sean assaulting me, clear as day.
00:36:23I told Sean that if he dared to lay a hand on me again or if I got expelled,
00:36:27then this video would be posted on every website and ruin his reputation.
00:36:33But by doing that, aren't you afraid you'll ruin your own life too?
00:36:40Your reaction and Sean's are exactly the same.
00:36:43Just like I thought.
00:36:44But I'm different from you.
00:36:46I'm not afraid to drag myself through the mud.
00:36:49Is he?
00:36:51Are you?
00:36:52Sean doesn't dare.
00:36:54But he can't accept it either.
00:36:56So he sent you to deal with me.
00:37:00But I didn't know anything.
00:37:03Of course I knew.
00:37:04Otherwise, dating the accomplice of my abuser would be...
00:37:07Pretty disgusting, right?
00:37:09Ethan, are we really?
00:37:11But you were aiding a tyrant.
00:37:12That's just as despicable and vicious.
00:37:20Sean was right.
00:37:22I do want revenge on him.
00:37:23Why should the victim be trapped for life while the abuser gets to live carefree?
00:37:29I'm going to personally put Sean behind bars.
00:37:33I want him to spend his time in there every minute, every second, remembering everything he's lost.
00:37:39For every slap he landed on my face.
00:37:42For every scar he left on my body.
00:37:45It's what goes around, comes around.
00:37:48He's getting what he deserves.
00:37:49And you were just one of my tools for revenge.
00:37:55Ethan, you mean you never had any feelings for me?
00:37:59Of course.
00:38:00I liked your body.
00:38:01I liked your face.
00:38:03But I never cared about you.
00:38:08Please, leave.
00:38:11Ethan, no, I'm not leaving.
00:38:13Get out.
00:38:14Get out.
00:38:15Get out.
00:38:30Get out.
00:38:34Get out.
00:38:58Don't worry, Ethan.
00:38:59The video evidence you gave us is enough to charge Shan Zhang for his criminal actions.
00:39:04We've already sent officers to pick him up.
00:39:06Leave the rest to us.
00:39:07You just focus on your studies, alright?
00:39:09And get some rest.
00:39:10The law will see that justice is served.
00:39:17Go home and get some rest.
00:39:19Try to stay positive.
00:39:22The sun's come out.
00:39:24Ethan Chen.
00:39:26Even if storms keep raging in the future, you've got to keep living toward the sun.
00:39:32Thank you to all the members of the press for coming to Bright Sun Publishing's new
00:39:36book signing event for Ethan Chen.
00:39:39Let's give a warm round of applause as we welcome Ethan to say a few words.
00:39:47Hello everyone, I'm Ethan Chen.
00:39:50I'm very grateful to all of you for coming to support me today.
00:39:53To be here today, I'm so excited and happy.
00:39:56This book tells my own story, along with the lessons from my years of study.
00:40:01But I believe there must be many people like me with similar experiences, who will see
00:40:05themselves in it.
00:40:07Ethan, I've read the sample the publisher sent.
00:40:10After finishing it, I truly couldn't sleep all night.
00:40:13It's hard to imagine that at such a young age, you've already weathered such huge storms.
00:40:18Me too.
00:40:19I stayed up all night to finish it.
00:40:22As I was reading, I went through two whole boxes of tissues.
00:40:25When you wrote about your family of origin, I really related to it.
00:40:29I grew up in an unhappy family, beaten by my dad, and neglected by my mom.
00:40:33I believe your book will definitely inspire others with similar experiences.
00:40:39I think...
00:40:41Dad?
00:40:41Mom?
00:40:42It's right here.
00:40:44Ethan!
00:40:54Ethan!
00:40:56You ungrateful jerk!
00:40:57You liar!
00:40:58We raised you for what?
00:41:00Wait...
00:41:00What are you doing?
00:41:01Security!
00:41:06Ladies and gentlemen, we are Ethan's parents.
00:41:10Today, we are here to expose his lies.
00:41:13Lies?
00:41:14What lies?
00:41:17Everything in this book is a lie.
00:41:19Not a single word is true.
00:41:22It's all garbage.
00:41:26Everyone, at home.
00:41:27We did spoil our daughter a little, we admit that.
00:41:30But all that stuff about abuse, forcing him to donate a kidney, never happened.
00:41:35It's all Ethan's doing.
00:41:37He just wants to cash in, so he won't support us, his own parents, or help out the family.
00:41:42He cooked up this whole scheme himself.
00:41:44We raised you for nothing.
00:41:47Exactly, Ethan.
00:41:49So you've made it big now, you can't just turn your back on mom and dad.
00:41:52We're family.
00:41:52You're breaking your mother's heart.
00:41:54Ethan, what do you have to say for yourself?
00:41:56Here's what I have to say.
00:41:57You need proof for everything.
00:42:00In this book, I've laid out everything.
00:42:02The records from my part-time jobs to pay for living expenses,
00:42:05the injury report from when my dad beat me,
00:42:07and from my mom, there's her forcing me to sign a kidney donation agreement,
00:42:10all in the chat history.
00:42:12It's all right here.
00:42:14You say I'm lying?
00:42:15Where's your proof?
00:42:16The evidence in Ethan's book is very detailed.
00:42:19Are you suggesting he'd risk his own future and reputation just to slander you?
00:42:23That would bring him absolutely no benefit.
00:42:25Proof?
00:42:26Of course I have it.
00:42:27I have solid proof.
00:42:28Got proof?
00:42:29Then prove it.
00:42:30If you hadn't deleted all our contact info, we wouldn't have had to come here.
00:42:34Making such a scene.
00:42:36You're lying and slandering us.
00:42:39If you apologize to us now and come home with us quietly,
00:42:42mom will pretend like nothing ever happened.
00:42:45That proof, of course, I won't show it.
00:42:47We don't want to go that far either.
00:42:49Think it over carefully.
00:42:50That's right, Ethan.
00:42:51We're family.
00:42:53Go back with you?
00:42:54So you can leech off me again?
00:42:56What?
00:42:56Am I supposed to hand over every last cent of my scholarship money for you to squander again?
00:43:01You have proof?
00:43:01Then show it now.
00:43:03You're forcing my hand.
00:43:05Everyone.
00:43:07This is my husband's, Ethan's father's medical report.
00:43:10He has heart disease and high blood pressure.
00:43:12He's been on long-term medication.
00:43:14He can't get angry or drink alcohol.
00:43:16Otherwise, it could trigger a cerebral infarction.
00:43:19How could he be a chronic alcoholic?
00:43:21And as for what you said about patient trafficking and kidney donation records,
00:43:24I know nothing about any of that.
00:43:26This is my phone.
00:43:27If you don't believe me, go ahead and check it all.
00:43:30Check for yourselves.
00:43:31Friends from the media.
00:43:34Take a good look.
00:43:35Look.
00:43:38These medical reports are real.
00:43:40Heart disease.
00:43:41High blood pressure.
00:43:42He really couldn't be out drinking and beating people up every day.
00:43:45But in the chat history, there's no mention of donating a kidney.
00:43:48Maybe he deleted all the related content.
00:43:51Well, Ethan could have photoshopped it too.
00:43:56Ethan, I'm begging you.
00:43:57If you're mad, take it out on me.
00:43:59Just let mom and dad go.
00:44:01This is all because of your book.
00:44:04We're getting harassed online by tons of people.
00:44:06Not just the neighbors.
00:44:08They're all cursing mom and dad.
00:44:10Even people at school are yelling at me too.
00:44:12Well, mom and dad, they did raise you.
00:44:15They just favored me a bit more.
00:44:17Precious daughter.
00:44:18Come on.
00:44:19Get up.
00:44:20We're not begging him.
00:44:22Ethan, what more do you want from us?
00:44:23Just to satisfy your selfish desires?
00:44:25So it seems Ethan Chen's book does contain some exaggerations.
00:44:29Favoring a younger daughter isn't a crime.
00:44:31What family can treat everyone equally?
00:44:33He's the older brother.
00:44:34What's wrong with giving in to his sister?
00:44:36Mr. Chen, if today's commotion can't be settled, then this book.
00:44:42I'm afraid we can no longer publish it for you.
00:44:46What a performance.
00:44:48If it were someone with weaker mental fortitude, they might have really let you pin the blame
00:44:53on them.
00:44:54Are you saying all this evidence is fake?
00:44:56That's exactly the point.
00:44:58This whole act and all this evidence isn't something you could have come up with.
00:45:02There's got to be someone pulling the strings.
00:45:04After thinking it over, someone who has it out for me and has the means, there's only
00:45:10one person.
00:45:12Our esteemed Principal Zhang, as the mastermind.
00:45:15Aren't you going to come out and say hello?
00:45:20It really is Principal Zhang.
00:45:21So is what Ethan said true?
00:45:23That Principal Zhang put the Chen's up to this act?
00:45:25Sean Zhang is in prison, and Principal Zhang and Ethan have a deep-seated grudge.
00:45:30So he's definitely capable of doing something like this.
00:45:33Principal Zhang, are you here today because of the Chen family?
00:45:37I'm...
00:45:38Did indeed help the Chen family.
00:45:39Then may I ask, is this retaliation on your part?
00:45:42The Chen's are disgusting.
00:45:45They actually teamed up with the man who abused their son.
00:45:47They got in bed with him.
00:45:49Everyone, please calm down.
00:45:50Let me say a few words.
00:45:52Indeed.
00:45:54My son deeply hurt Ethan.
00:45:56He is now facing legal consequences.
00:45:59As a father...
00:46:00I...
00:46:01I failed in my duty.
00:46:03But precisely because of that, as a principal, it's even more imperative that I don't fail
00:46:09in my duty.
00:46:10Ethan is a fine young man with a bright future.
00:46:13I can't bear to see Ethan go down the wrong path.
00:46:17After investigating the Chen family's actual situation, I resolutely decided to help them.
00:46:25I simply hope Ethan realizes it's not too late to turn back.
00:46:29That brat Ethan dared to use me to deal with his heartless parents and got my son thrown in jail.
00:46:36And my grudge.
00:46:38Today.
00:46:39I'm going to settle it all with you.
00:46:42Everyone, setting aside our positions, the Chen family did present concrete evidence.
00:46:49Everyone, take a look at this medical report in my hand.
00:46:53Ethan, let me ask you.
00:46:54How could someone with AE, long-term history of hypertension and heart disease, possibly
00:47:00drink heavily and beat people every day?
00:47:03Therefore, this is an outright lie.
00:47:06From that perspective, it really is possible.
00:47:10These medical reports?
00:47:12My friend, the hospital director, helped me get them.
00:47:14No one.
00:47:15No one could tell the difference.
00:47:17If Ethan would lie about something like this, then it's possible he lied about other things, too.
00:47:23Let's wait a bit longer.
00:47:24I still believe in our genius.
00:47:26Dad, you said you have hypertension and heart disease.
00:47:30So you can't get angry, right?
00:47:34What is it?
00:47:35Is there a problem?
00:47:39Ethan, what are you doing?
00:47:40Finally.
00:47:41I've been wanting to do this for a long time.
00:47:44Quick!
00:47:45Stop him!
00:47:46Honey.
00:47:51You...
00:47:51You little...
00:48:06Weren't you the one saying, you had high blood pressure and heart disease?
00:48:11I see you're pretty worked up.
00:48:13Yeah, yeah.
00:48:14That's right.
00:48:16Look at that energy.
00:48:17Sure doesn't look like someone with high blood pressure and heart disease.
00:48:21Honey, he's...
00:48:22He's...
00:48:22He, uh...
00:48:23He took his meds before coming.
00:48:26Right, right.
00:48:27I...
00:48:27I just took my pills today.
00:48:29Ugh, I'm still not feeling well.
00:48:33Really not well?
00:48:34That's right.
00:48:35Enough!
00:48:36Cut the act!
00:48:37I just...
00:48:38It was just to get it out of my system that I hit him a few times.
00:48:42Whether I'm lying or not, just watch this video and it'll all be clear.
00:49:00Seriously?
00:49:01You were secretly filming at home?
00:49:03Seriously?
00:49:04A hidden camera?
00:49:05I just put a camera in my own room.
00:49:07That's all.
00:49:08This camera has recorded years of you beating and kicking me on tape.
00:49:13I was afraid that before I even turned 18 you would beat me half to death.
00:49:18This video, this evidence, all this evidence, I kept it.
00:49:21So I could give it to the police?
00:49:22I could hand it over to the police.
00:49:24Never thought I'd need it right here, today.
00:49:26What kind of parents do that?
00:49:30Surprised, huh?
00:49:31Only now do I get it.
00:49:33Only by making all this evidence public can I really make you face the music.
00:49:37Now everything's out in the open.
00:49:39You need to leave.
00:49:40Now.
00:49:40And don't disrupt the book signing.
00:49:42Security.
00:49:43Now everything's clear.
00:49:44Get out now.
00:49:45And don't you dare disrupt this signing.
00:49:48Call security.
00:49:49You're not going anywhere.
00:49:51Everything you did today, we're going to expose every last bit of it.
00:49:56Principal Zhang, admit it now.
00:49:57You helped the Chen family retaliate against Ethan, didn't you?
00:50:01Mr. Chen, in the video Ethan took, you were clearly drinking.
00:50:06So then, that medical report for hypertension and heart disease, who helped you forge it?
00:50:11Answer the question.
00:50:12Answer the question.
00:50:14Stop filming.
00:50:15Stop it right now.
00:50:16Stop it right now.
00:50:18W-what-what is this?
00:50:24Enough!
00:50:27Ethan Chen.
00:50:30You think we ever actually wanted you?
00:50:33Huh?
00:50:35Aren't you the big shot?
00:50:37Why don't you go find your real father?
00:50:40You clung to our family like a leech for so many years.
00:50:45If it weren't for the fact that your mom was pregnant with Amy back then?
00:50:49How could a brat like you have gotten into our family so easily?
00:50:54You came into our family when you were two.
00:50:56You ate my food, lived under my roof, spent my money.
00:51:01Huh?
00:51:02Shouldn't you be kissing my feet in gratitude?
00:51:07Fine.
00:51:08Even if I gave you everything, you think you deserve any of it?
00:51:12Oh, Ethan.
00:51:14Bet you still don't know, Isho?
00:51:17How your real father dumped you.
00:51:20Let me tell you.
00:51:22Your real father, back then, waited until our whole family was out.
00:51:27And dumped you right on our doorstep.
00:51:31So, Ethan, your own father threw you away, and I, your stepfather, raised you, put you through school, and made
00:51:41you valedictorian.
00:51:43And you have the nerve to feel wronged?
00:51:46You never should have been born.
00:51:51That's too much.
00:51:52What kind of people are you?
00:51:55Security, take him away!
00:52:01Ethan Chen!
00:52:03Take him away.
00:52:05This isn't over, Ethan.
00:52:14Ethan.
00:52:16What happened today was on us, at the publishing house.
00:52:19Our security wasn't up to par.
00:52:21Really sorry about that.
00:52:23It must have been a real shock for you.
00:52:25Here's an idea.
00:52:27How about we just reschedule today's signing?
00:52:30Today, you just relax and enjoy a valedictorian's feast.
00:52:33To calm your nerves, alright?
00:52:36Ah, you're too kind.
00:52:39Don't worry about it.
00:52:40We can proceed as scheduled.
00:52:42Are you sure?
00:52:43But in a bit, you're giving that live online speech.
00:52:47It could be seen by millions.
00:52:51Trust me, I've got this.
00:52:53Got it.
00:52:54I'll get everything set up right away.
00:52:56Alright then, Ethan.
00:52:57Why don't you head backstage and freshen up?
00:52:59Alright, thanks for everything.
00:53:20Hello, everyone.
00:53:21I'm Ethan Chen.
00:53:22Spend $500.
00:53:23Get $200 off.
00:53:24A lot of you already know my story.
00:53:30If you're stuck in the mud right now, remember to cut through the thorns, be your own life raft.
00:53:36Trample all your burdens underfoot, turning them into stepping stones.
00:53:39I am Ethan Chen.
00:53:41Not chasing the sun, nor just looking up at it.
00:53:45I am the dawn that darkness can't hide.
00:53:47The sun that only shines after hardship.
00:53:51I hope that you and I can all rely on our unbreakable spirit.
00:53:55To chase the stars.
00:53:56To journey far.
00:53:57To see the wilderness.
00:53:59And to be our own sun.
00:54:05The road ahead is long.
00:54:07I'll take that first step.
00:54:18Ethan.
00:54:19That was a brilliant speech.
00:54:21The viewer count just now has already surpassed 10 million.
00:54:25That book of yours is going to be a bestseller for sure.
00:54:29I need to use the restroom.
00:54:30I'll be right back.
00:54:32Okay.
00:54:40Wait.
00:54:45So it's really...
00:54:47Oy you.
00:54:48I knew I wasn't seeing things.
00:54:50I didn't mean to bother you.
00:54:51I just wanted to see you from afar.
00:54:54At the very beginning, I always thought that as time went by,
00:54:57even the strongest feelings would fade away.
00:55:01Maybe there was still a chance for us.
00:55:04But just now, seeing you deal with Principal Zhang and the trouble your family caused,
00:55:09and that brilliant speech...
00:55:11I finally realized you're a bird soaring in the sky.
00:55:15You should fly back to your own forest.
00:55:17Someone like me isn't worth you looking back for.
00:55:22That's poetic, but I prefer to be practical.
00:55:27There's $20,000 in this card.
00:55:30This is for all the money you spent while we were together.
00:55:33In the past year with you, you covered most of the expenses so I could focus on my studies.
00:55:40Wait, no.
00:55:41I mean study in secret.
00:55:44Here, take this.
00:55:47You don't have to.
00:55:48I spent every bit of it willingly.
00:55:51Besides...
00:55:51Chloe, don't get me wrong.
00:55:54Giving you this money isn't about feeling indebted.
00:55:58Back then, I was just borrowing against my own potential.
00:56:01Now, I'm just here to pay it back.
00:56:04This money is to make things right for the man I was.
00:56:07The one who could only swallow his pride.
00:56:14Wait.
00:56:17Hold on.
00:56:19Ethan.
00:56:21I'll never find anyone like you again.
00:56:26I know you'll find someone way better than me.
00:56:34Chloe.
00:56:35Goodbye.
00:56:39We will meet again.
00:56:41No matter how long, I will win you back.
00:56:46After graduating from a top grad program, I worked for two years.
00:56:51Then I got headhunted.
00:56:54By StarTech, the top firm in the field.
00:56:56As vice manager of R&D.
00:56:59Today is my first day on the job.
00:57:06This is the manager's office.
00:57:08All right.
00:57:28Hello, I'm Ethan Chen, the new vice manager of R&D.
00:57:32I'm your new deputy.
00:57:33I look forward to working with you.
00:57:42Long time no see.
00:57:43Ethan Chen.
00:57:45Sean, what are you doing here?
00:57:46Taking your seat?
00:57:48Taking your seat.
00:57:48Is it not obvious?
00:57:49You just got out of prison not that long ago?
00:57:52How could you possibly have become a manager at StarTech so quickly?
00:57:56Your dad must have connections at StarTech too.
00:57:59So, now you should understand the gap between us.
00:58:02Only an aunt like you needs to climb up step by step.
00:58:05But as for me, even though you framed me and sent me to prison, in the end, I'm still riding
00:58:12high above you.
00:58:17Sean, what are you doing in my seat?
00:58:20Uh, nothing.
00:58:21Just having a little fun.
00:58:23With the new vice manager.
00:58:27So you're the new vice manager, Ethan Chen?
00:58:32There's a change regarding your position.
00:58:34Our department only needs one vice manager, but we have two candidates now.
00:58:38One is a top student with an impressive resume, and the other...
00:58:41Well, let's just say he's the boss's pet.
00:58:44I think we all know who's who.
00:58:46I don't need to name names, do I?
00:58:48After a discussion with senior management, we've decided to put you both on a one-month probation.
00:58:53Coincidentally, the company is currently trying to secure a collaboration with Eastern Group worth $50 million.
00:58:58So, within a month, whoever can secure this deal gets to stay.
00:59:11Eastern Group.
00:59:12I'm going to win you over today.
00:59:30That covers everything in my proposal. Please review it, Director He.
00:59:34Vice manager Chen.
00:59:35As the person in charge of this key project for Eastern Group, as for me, I won't beat around the
00:59:40bush.
00:59:40Your proposal, I think, is excellent.
00:59:44I will submit your proposal to the company leadership as soon as possible for further discussion.
00:59:49Thank you, Director He. Rest assured, I won't let you down.
01:00:00Director He, take a look at this.
01:00:20Vice manager Chen, I'm sorry. I won't be adopting the proposal you submitted. Please leave.
01:00:25Director He, why is that?
01:00:27Director He. We were just having a great conversation.
01:00:31What made you suddenly change your mind? Did something go wrong?
01:00:35Vice manager Chen, you know exactly what you've done. You know it perfectly well.
01:00:39There's no need for me to spell it out for you, is there?
01:00:41Wait, Director He. Since you're dead set against this proposal, mind telling me why?
01:00:46At least let me understand where the problem is.
01:00:54Take a look for yourself.
01:00:58Sean, you still haven't grown up.
01:01:01Director He, this presentation is slander against me. I can explain everything.
01:01:06Save your explanations. Vice manager Chen.
01:01:09A scandal like this, true or not, is nothing but trouble. Even if I believe you personally, do you think
01:01:15the higher-ups will?
01:01:16Vice manager Chen. In business, we avoid trouble whenever we can.
01:01:20This collaboration is over.
01:01:22Wait, Director He.
01:01:25Excuse me, Director He, would you please hear me out?
01:01:28Chloe.
01:01:28Ms. Joe.
01:01:30Director He, I heard the whole thing outside the door about that presentation. It's clearly malicious rumors.
01:01:37Ethan and I go way back. Given his character and skills, you can trust him completely. You have my word.
01:01:45With Ms. Joe's guarantee?
01:01:47Well, that does change things. In that case, Ethan, your proposal, I'll submit it to the company for evaluation as
01:01:55usual.
01:01:55As for the presentation issue, we still need to clean up this mess, and fast.
01:02:00Director He, rest assured, by the end of today, I'll make sure that presentation is gone for good.
01:02:05Good. I'll leave you two to talk. I've got work, so I'll get going.
01:02:18Ethan. Surprised? You said we'd never see each other again. And yet, here we are, meeting again.
01:02:24In any case, thanks for your help.
01:02:28You don't seem the least bit surprised to see me here. Or even curious about who I am now.
01:02:33Chloe. To be chosen by StarTech to lead this project, I always do my homework on our potential partners.
01:02:40When I was analyzing Eastern Group's internal structure, I noticed a board member with your last name who looked like
01:02:45you.
01:02:46I followed that lead and traced it, cross-referenced it with the company's recent personnel announcements.
01:02:51I knew you'd been promoted to vice manager ages ago.
01:02:57If you wanted to partner with Eastern Group, why not just come to me?
01:03:00I could have helped.
01:03:03I'd rather rely on my own skills than pull strings.
01:03:05And right now, your cloud at Eastern Group can't be that great.
01:03:09It would have been a waste of time.
01:03:12You haven't changed a bit. Still as sharp as ever. Still brilliant.
01:03:17Thanks.
01:03:18Well then, about the presentation. You don't need my help with that, do you?
01:03:22No need. I'm getting back now to deal with it.
01:03:35Ethan.
01:03:38I hope you win this bid. Looking forward to working with you.
01:03:45You can count on it.
01:03:49Chloe, you've waited four years. You've gotta hold it together.
01:03:54Sean.
01:03:55You're just unbelievable. Once your presentation dropped, Ethan doesn't stand a chance against you.
01:04:00He's done for.
01:04:01That vice manager spot is yours, Sean.
01:04:03Vice manager?
01:04:04Please.
01:04:06I came to StarTech.
01:04:08To be the CEO.
01:04:10Absolutely.
01:04:11In that case, I've got a little gift for our future CEO.
01:04:17Ethan Chen.
01:04:18You're dead.
01:04:20Sean.
01:04:21Calling you a simpleton is putting it mildly, don't you think?
01:04:25I can see your ceiling is right about here.
01:04:28Today, you're going to explain this presentation business to me.
01:04:32Clearly.
01:04:33What proof do you have that I did it? How dare you order me around?
01:04:37Proof?
01:04:39Do I need proof it was you?
01:04:41What's that supposed to mean?
01:04:43Sean, your slander against me is just hearsay.
01:04:46But the fact that you did time in jail for assaulting me, that's solid evidence.
01:04:51You get that? The great Mr. Zhang?
01:04:54I'm sure the great Mr. Zhang wouldn't want the whole company.
01:04:57Let alone the entire industry, to find out about your glorious past, right?
01:05:02Wanna guess?
01:05:04If everyone in this industry found out there's a good-for-nothing ex-con sitting in an office trying to
01:05:09do business with them,
01:05:11What do you think they'd do?
01:05:13Ethan.
01:05:15Ethan.
01:05:16Don't forget.
01:05:17You dare expose my past?
01:05:19My past is just you bullying me.
01:05:22But there's nothing shameful about that.
01:05:24Why should I feel ashamed or guilty?
01:05:26The one who should be condemned is the abuser.
01:05:30Sean.
01:05:31With that pea-sized brain of yours, maybe you should eat more walnuts.
01:05:34These dirty tricks of yours, aren't you sick of them yet?
01:05:38Sean?
01:05:38You've got one hour to wipe that presentation off the face of the earth.
01:05:43If I see it being shared again,
01:05:46then that presentation of your glorious past will immediately go viral.
01:05:51You too.
01:05:52Get back to work.
01:05:56Hey you, go get me a coffee.
01:06:00Sean, what are we supposed to do?
01:06:02Sean, maybe we should have some friends from the streets rough him up.
01:06:05Yeah, that's right.
01:06:06You too, my little fools. Just do your jobs.
01:06:09Get lost.
01:06:10Let's go, let's go.
01:06:13Ethan Chen, I promise you won't be smiling for long.
01:06:20Congratulations to both of you.
01:06:21Both of your proposals have made it to the final round of evaluation at Eastern Group.
01:06:26According to reliable sources, Eastern Group will make its decision tomorrow morning on the final winning proposal.
01:06:30And the winner will be one of you too.
01:06:32One of you.
01:06:33You've both done outstanding work.
01:06:35Thank you, Manager Wen.
01:06:36I was just doing my job.
01:06:38Management has decided to host a grand banquet tomorrow.
01:06:41It'll also double as an awards ceremony to celebrate landing the partnership with Eastern Group worth $50 million, a real
01:06:47cause for celebration.
01:06:49We'll also be recognizing the key contributors behind the winning proposal.
01:06:54Now I know for you too, this is good news and bad news.
01:06:58All I can say is good luck to you both.
01:07:00Thank you for your well wishes, Manager Wen.
01:07:02However, I don't believe in luck.
01:07:04I believe in skill.
01:07:07Manager Wen, if Ethan loses it tomorrow when his hopes are dashed, I'd be happy to handle the cleanup duty
01:07:13for you.
01:07:15Manager Wen, I'll get back to it.
01:07:18Manager Wen, I'll be going too.
01:07:26Hey Dad, how's everything coming along?
01:07:29Don't worry.
01:07:30Son.
01:07:31It's all taken care of.
01:07:32Thanks, Dad.
01:07:44Don't worry, everything's under control.
01:07:47Yeah, done.
01:07:49Tomorrow at the banquet, we'll see how it plays out.
01:08:02You wanted to add me on WeChat.
01:08:04Why not just ask me to my face instead of adding me sneakily afterwards?
01:08:08I was afraid you'd reject me.
01:08:09Now I've found a good excuse.
01:08:12I asked a friend to trace the source of that slanderous presentation.
01:08:15We found an IP address, but it was fake.
01:08:18So the rumor monger is very careful.
01:08:21It'll probably be hard for you to find direct evidence to sue.
01:08:24Doesn't matter.
01:08:25It's handled.
01:08:26But thank you anyway.
01:08:30Ethan Chen, I...
01:08:38Chloe Zhou, four years, and you still can't get over me.
01:08:49I don't have time for affairs of the heart right now.
01:08:51Whether I stay or leave tomorrow, the celebratory banquet is crucial.
01:08:54I'm calling it a day and going to bed.
01:08:59Time flies.
01:09:01Chloe, this is goodbye.
01:09:04We will meet again.
01:09:05No matter how long it takes, I will make my way back to you.
01:09:08Dad, I want to work at Eastern Group.
01:09:10Please help me.
01:09:11With your lazy, unambitious attitude, you still want to join the corporation?
01:09:18Dream on, Dad.
01:09:20I'm serious.
01:09:21Tell me what I need to do and I'll do it.
01:09:22Are you serious?
01:09:24Yes.
01:09:24Alright, I'll help you.
01:09:26But if you give up on this halfway through, then from now on, never bring this up again.
01:09:32Ethan, I've worked very hard these past few years.
01:09:35I studied abroad and came back to build my career here.
01:09:38I'm not a bad student anymore.
01:09:40Now, am I qualified to enter your world?
01:09:43I've seen your resume.
01:09:45Welcome to the world of A students.
01:09:48Ethan, I owe you too much.
01:09:50For the rest of my life, I'm truly under your thumb.
01:09:53The purpose of today's victory celebration should be clear to everyone here.
01:09:58It's about whether we land the deal with Eastern Group and the selection of the vice manager.
01:10:03Now, before the celebration begins, let's all give a warm round of applause to welcome today's guest of honor, Mr.
01:10:10Liu.
01:10:12Mr. Liu came in person.
01:10:14Looks like the company really values this partnership.
01:10:16You said it.
01:10:17Chairman Howard has been on sick leave for a year.
01:10:19Mr. Zhao is already the one in charge.
01:10:21I think it's only a matter of time before Mr. Liu joins the board of directors.
01:10:26Thank you for the welcome.
01:10:28Today, I'm very pleased because StarTech has landed the partnership with Eastern Group.
01:10:32Of course, that's thanks to everyone's hard work.
01:10:35At the same time, today is also heartbreaking for me.
01:10:38Because today is also the day we decide the fate of our two outstanding young talents.
01:10:43Who stays and who leaves.
01:10:45Losing either one would be a tragedy.
01:10:47The company simply doesn't have enough management positions to offer.
01:10:51And neither of these young people should have to settle for less.
01:10:54Therefore, these two young people must prove themselves with their abilities.
01:10:58Mr. Liu, the result from Eastern Group should be coming in any minute now.
01:11:01Okay.
01:11:06Don't worry, Sean.
01:11:08Everything's set.
01:11:09We'll make sure Ethan is utterly humiliated.
01:11:15Ethan.
01:11:16Tell me, doesn't this feel just like back when we got our exam results?
01:11:21Yeah, it really does.
01:11:23And today's outcome will be exactly the same.
01:11:27This time, you're definitely going to lose.
01:11:31Mr. Liu, from Eastern Group, director, he is on the line.
01:11:34Hello, this is Leo Liu.
01:11:36To think it's Mr. Liu himself taking my call, I'm truly honored.
01:11:40I'm from Eastern Group, the person in charge of this bidding process, Don Hai.
01:11:44I'm calling to inform you that after evaluation, one of your proposals has been selected.
01:11:48We at Eastern Group are very much looking forward to working with StarTech.
01:11:52Excellent, director He. So, which proposal did you ultimately choose?
01:11:56Let me see. It's the one code named the RY proposal.
01:12:00RY is my proposal.
01:12:03But whose proposal is the RY one?
01:12:06What are you so worked up about? We don't know, but surely management knows, right?
01:12:10All right. Thank you. All right, then.
01:12:12We'll stay in touch.
01:12:15The dust has settled.
01:12:18The RY project has won the bid.
01:12:22The person in charge of the RY project is a great asset to the company
01:12:27and logically should be promoted to vice manager of the department.
01:12:31So, let's congratulate the person in charge of the RY project.
01:12:36Sean, you lost again.
01:12:38Sean.
01:12:44Ethan, you're the one who lost.
01:12:47Ms. Jo, you're here.
01:12:51Don, you're in charge of the proposal. Any word on the bidding results?
01:12:54The results are in, Ms. Jo. You're so invested. Is it because of vice manager Chen?
01:12:59Something like that.
01:13:02So, which one won?
01:13:03It's RY.
01:13:06RY?
01:13:08So, it's Ethan's proposal.
01:13:11Excellent.
01:13:12Right. I know. It's vice manager Chen's proposal.
01:13:14However, I heard that at StarTech, the person in charge of this project is listed as...
01:13:19Sean Zhang.
01:13:21As long as it doesn't affect implementation, we at the Eastern Group won't interfere.
01:13:25What? How can it be Sean?
01:13:32Sean.
01:13:32RY is clearly my proposal. How did it end up as Sean's?
01:13:36Mr. Lu, manager Wen, what on earth is going on? Did something go wrong?
01:13:41Ethan, you said that for the RY project, you were the one in charge.
01:13:45But it clearly states here that the project lead is Sean Zhang.
01:13:50Manager Wen, explain this.
01:13:52Mr. Lu, I've made myself perfectly clear to you. I'm not willing to cooperate with you in telling this lie.
01:13:58The proposal is Ethan's. But you're giving all the credit to Sean. There's nothing I can do about it.
01:14:04You really are ungrateful. That's why, after all these years, you're still just a junior operations manager.
01:14:11For a measly vice manager position, you're throwing away your own future. Is it worth it?
01:14:15So that's it. Sean, so you're the boss's pet.
01:14:21So Ethan's proposal really was stolen by Sean.
01:14:24That's outrageous. So Sean really is the boss's pet.
01:14:27It seems the vice manager position was just a stepping stone for him.
01:14:31What's all the noise? Since that's the case, there's no need to pretend anymore.
01:14:35Ethan, pack your things immediately. You're fired.
01:14:39Sean, this is a setup by you.
01:14:41This open competition from the very beginning was your means of revenge.
01:14:46Ethan, I told you. This isn't the ivory tower. It's not like back then, when exams were simple.
01:14:52Mr. Lu is my own uncle.
01:14:55Back then, Ethan bullied you so badly. As your uncle, of course I have to help you get even.
01:15:01With just one word from me, the entire industry will blacklist him.
01:15:05Leo, you're just a company's general manager. You haven't even set foot in the boardroom.
01:15:11By doing this, aren't you afraid that if word of this gets to the chairman of StarTech, you won't be
01:15:16able to handle the consequences?
01:15:18Anyone who tries to take this to the chairman will be fired.
01:15:25Ethan, you see, no one is willing to help you as a lowly employee.
01:15:30What can you possibly do to us?
01:15:33Not necessarily.
01:15:36I wouldn't be so sure.
01:15:40You're the vice manager at Eastern Group, Ms. Jo.
01:15:42I'm surprised you know who I am, Mr. Lu.
01:15:45Exactly. Your little chat with Sean just now I heard the whole thing.
01:15:49Let me cut to the chase.
01:15:51About the RY proposal you won this time, I know full well.
01:15:55That it was done by vice manager, Chen.
01:15:57But you went and replaced the follow-up contact with Sean.
01:16:01I'm fully aware of Sean's past.
01:16:03He's not capable of handling this project.
01:16:07As the representative of Eastern Group, I'm deeply concerned that your actions will hurt the interests of Eastern Group.
01:16:13If you don't correct this right now, I'll inform the board of directors at Eastern Group.
01:16:18And get them to cancel our cooperation with you.
01:16:22Chloe, are you out of your mind?
01:16:23That Ethan Chen used you and then dumped you?
01:16:26And you're still on his side?
01:16:28Ms. Jo, do you realize what consequences this could have for both of us?
01:16:33I know exactly what I'm doing. This is the right thing to do.
01:16:39And it's a choice I should have made a long time ago.
01:16:43Since you see it that way, then I get it.
01:16:47I trust you, Mr. Lu. We'll make the right choice.
01:16:50So here's my choice.
01:16:52Even if the deal falls through, I won't keep that fool Ethan in the company.
01:16:57What? What?
01:16:58Mr. Lu, do you have any idea what you're saying?
01:17:00Mr. Lu, don't forget, this is a $50 million contract.
01:17:06As the company's general manager, instead of protecting the company's interest, you're covering for your relative, Sean, costing the company
01:17:13a fortune.
01:17:14That's gross misconduct.
01:17:16Ethan, the company's losses are none of my concern.
01:17:21StarTech isn't my private property.
01:17:23Even if the deal falls through, it doesn't affect my stable income.
01:17:27The real problem is you, Ethan.
01:17:29You're staying on because of this contract.
01:17:31How does that make me look as the general manager?
01:17:35How am I supposed to lead this entire company from now on?
01:17:40Quite the power play, Mr. Lu.
01:17:42Ethan, and as for you, get out of here. Now.
01:17:45If you have a problem with my decision, you can get out as well.
01:17:50StarTech doesn't lack for talent.
01:17:52Vice Manager Chen.
01:17:54At Eastern Group, we'd welcome talent like yours.
01:17:57Wendy, if you're interested, we'd welcome you too.
01:17:59I'll put in a strong word for you.
01:18:03Let's go.
01:18:07Chloe, I appreciate the offer.
01:18:09Really.
01:18:10But the real show is about to begin.
01:18:13Leaving now would be far too early.
01:18:15Show?
01:18:16Leo, quite the show of authority.
01:18:20Mr. Lu, quite a show of authority.
01:18:23Chairman Howard, what brings you here all of a sudden?
01:18:26Huh? Not happy to see this old man?
01:18:29Of course not, Chairman Howard.
01:18:30Chairman Howard, this is your company after all.
01:18:33How could we not welcome you?
01:18:34It's just that for the past year, you've been on medical leave.
01:18:37And all company affairs have been handled by your special assistant.
01:18:40Your sudden arrival took me by surprise.
01:18:42Mostly, I'm just worried about your health.
01:18:45Next time you come, give me a heads up, so I can have someone receive you.
01:18:49All right. I'm getting old.
01:18:51I've been on medical leave for over a year.
01:18:54And, oh, coming to my own company, my presence here.
01:18:59Well, it doesn't carry quite the same weight as yours, Mr. Lu.
01:19:03Oh, Chairman Howard, you must be joking.
01:19:06Ah.
01:19:07So, about this celebratory banquet, what's the plan?
01:19:11And then, why is everyone so on edge?
01:19:14Mr. Lu.
01:19:16I...
01:19:16These irrelevant people.
01:19:18I tried to kick them out, but they refused to leave.
01:19:21Security!
01:19:22Get these people out of here.
01:19:24Get them out of the Chairman's sight.
01:19:26Chairman Howard, I'm Chloe Jo, Vice Manager at Eastern Group.
01:19:30I wish to report Leo Lu for his despicable actions, which have infringed upon the rights and interests of StarTech.
01:19:37Chloe Jo, cut the crap right here.
01:19:40This is StarTech territory, not your Eastern Group.
01:19:44Chairman Howard, please just hear me out.
01:19:46Oh, so you must be Ms. Jo.
01:19:48Mr. Lu is right.
01:19:50You are an outsider after all.
01:19:52It's not your place to comment on our company's internal affairs and point fingers.
01:19:57Chairman Howard.
01:19:59This old fool, he's truly losing his mind.
01:20:02Security!
01:20:03Leo, what's the hurry? I'm not done.
01:20:07Chairman Howard, what else do you need, sir?
01:20:10If an outsider can't speak up, then our own people should be allowed to, shouldn't they?
01:20:16Hmm, you speak.
01:20:17Now, Chairman Howard, he... is even less fit to speak.
01:20:21He's an employee of the company, one who was just fired.
01:20:25He's in a dispute with the company right now.
01:20:26Hey.
01:20:28What did you just say?
01:20:29You said that he... was fired?
01:20:32That's right.
01:20:33Oh, come on. That's nonsense.
01:20:35What gives you the right to fire him?
01:20:37Assistant Chen, didn't you tell Mr. Lu who you are?
01:20:40You're the assistant I sent here.
01:20:42My personal assistant.
01:20:44Chen. Assistant Chen.
01:20:46Chairman Howard, have you forgotten that I'm the employee you planted inside the company to conduct an inspection?
01:20:53That's right.
01:20:54I must be getting forgetful in my old age.
01:20:57Ethan Chen was here on an internal inspection.
01:21:00So, of course, he couldn't introduce himself right away.
01:21:03Chairman Howard, but I think the inspection is over.
01:21:06So, it's time for me to introduce myself to everyone.
01:21:10Hello, everyone.
01:21:11I'm Ethan Chen, the chairman's special assistant.
01:21:15For the past year, I've been working here at StarTech, assisting the chairman with corporate affairs.
01:21:22Today is my first official introduction to you all.
01:21:25I look forward to working with you.
01:21:28You, you're the mysterious special assistant?
01:21:31Ethan.
01:21:32How the hell could you be StarTech's chairman's special assistant?
01:21:37Sean.
01:21:38Surprised?
01:21:39After eight long years, you're still dancing to my tune.
01:21:42Around in circles.
01:21:44Ethan, you...
01:21:46Assistant Chen.
01:21:47Look, we've had our share of misunderstandings.
01:21:50Let me make it up to you with a dinner.
01:21:52We can clear the air.
01:21:53How about it?
01:21:55Mr. Liu, that's generous.
01:21:56But right now, I need to report my findings to the chairman.
01:22:00Go ahead.
01:22:01Tell us what you found during your inspection.
01:22:04I found that general manager Leo Liu, within the company, has been acting like a tyrant.
01:22:09Completely lawless.
01:22:10He should be removed from his position.
01:22:12Seriously?
01:22:13Chairman Howard, there's got to be a big misunderstanding here.
01:22:17Don't you dare try to deny it.
01:22:19Every single person here is a witness.
01:22:21In order to place your relative Sean, you bullied your colleagues, stole their credit, and even harmed the company's interests.
01:22:29Every single one of these things is right here, in black and white.
01:22:32The company won't just fire you, we'll also hold you accountable for embezzling company funds.
01:22:38Chairman Howard, I can testify.
01:22:41What are you standing around for?
01:22:42The chairman's right here.
01:22:43Why are you still scared of Leo?
01:22:45Chairman, I can testify.
01:22:47I can testify too.
01:22:49Well, well, well.
01:22:51With the tiger gone from the mountain, the monkey thinks he's the king, Leo.
01:22:57You've completely betrayed the trust I placed in you.
01:23:00Is this how you repay me for my patronage?
01:23:03Effective immediately, you're fired.
01:23:05Sam, get him out of my sight and have everything in his office sealed.
01:23:10It's all evidence.
01:23:11He is not to take a single thing.
01:23:14Yes, sir.
01:23:17You old fool.
01:23:19I'm the general manager here.
01:23:21You can't just fire me without a board vote.
01:23:23Leo Liu.
01:23:25Are you deaf?
01:23:26Ethan just laid out so much evidence.
01:23:29Which one isn't enough to get you fired?
01:23:32So I hired a relative, I admit it.
01:23:35As the GM.
01:23:36Bringing a relative into the company.
01:23:39What's the big deal?
01:23:41Who on the board hasn't done the same?
01:23:44You think that's enough to convince the board to fire me?
01:23:47Dream on.
01:23:48Leo Liu.
01:23:50And for Sean, you sabotaged StarTech's deal with the Eastern Group.
01:23:54A $50 million partnership, harming our company's interests.
01:23:58Where's the proof?
01:23:59We are all witnesses.
01:24:01You're all connected to Ethan and...
01:24:04Suspected of collusion.
01:24:06You think your so-called evidence is enough to pin this on me?
01:24:10Dream on.
01:24:11Well, well, well, Leo Liu.
01:24:13You've got some nerve.
01:24:15Ethan, what do you suggest we do?
01:24:18Chairman Howard, don't you worry.
01:24:20I've got proof.
01:24:22Just now, everything Leo Liu said and did, every single word in action, has been recorded.
01:24:27Ethan, cut the crap.
01:24:29This celebratory banquet was arranged by my trusted people.
01:24:34You think you could sneak in a hidden camera to film me to scare me?
01:24:38You're not even close.
01:24:40Mr. Liu is right.
01:24:41Before this meeting started, I did indeed.
01:24:44Go to a lot of trouble.
01:24:47Ha ha ha.
01:24:48See?
01:24:48I told you you can't touch me.
01:24:50I wasn't finished.
01:24:53But I did indeed get the video evidence.
01:24:55If Mr. Liu doesn't believe me, please look at the screen.
01:25:04Ethan, what does the company's loss have to do with me?
01:25:07StarTech isn't my private property.
01:25:09Even if the deal's dead, it doesn't affect me.
01:25:12I have a stable income.
01:25:13But you, Ethan, you stayed because of that contract.
01:25:17How am I, the GM, supposed to save face?
01:25:21How can I manage the entire company from now on?
01:25:25How did you do it?
01:25:27You can thank your dear nephew.
01:25:31Sean for that.
01:25:32Sean, what's going on?
01:25:35I...
01:25:36Allow me.
01:25:37Sean, before this meeting even started, sent his two goons to plant a hidden camera and live streamed everything that
01:25:45happened here.
01:25:46His little scheme was simple.
01:25:48To broadcast my angry reaction after he stole my credit.
01:25:52And stream my angry face live for revenge for that time during the big exam when I humiliated him on
01:25:59a live stream.
01:26:00But he miscalculated two things.
01:26:03First, I'm not just some regular employee.
01:26:06I'm the chairman's special assistant.
01:26:09Second, I've had my eyes on him and on his two little lapdogs all along.
01:26:13So the moment the stream started, I knew.
01:26:16Getting my hands on this evidence was a piece of cake.
01:26:20Uncle.
01:26:23I... I didn't mean to.
01:26:24You fool.
01:26:26Utterly useless.
01:26:27And only good for messing things up, you fool.
01:26:31Chairman Howard, we just received word.
01:26:33The board has unanimously voted to fire Leo Lu and to press charges for dereliction of duty and embezzlement.
01:26:38Well done. Sam, do it. Get them out of my sight.
01:26:42Yes.
01:26:43Yes.
01:26:46Chairman Howard, Chairman Howard, please, have mercy.
01:26:48Chairman Howard, please, I'm begging you.
01:26:50I can't lose my job, Chairman Howard.
01:26:52You old fool. You can't touch me.
01:26:54I've been a pillar of this company. I've earned my place here.
01:26:56Old fool. Let's go. You can't do this.
01:26:59Chairman Howard.
01:27:00Give me another chance.
01:27:01Chairman Howard. I can't lose this job, Chairman Howard. I can't.
01:27:09Ethan, are you okay?
01:27:12Uh, I'm fine.
01:27:14Sean, how much lower can you possibly sink?
01:27:17Ethan Chen, for the rest of my life I will never spare you. Even if I go to hell. I'm
01:27:23taking you with me.
01:27:24You won't get that chance. This is intentional assault. Take him to security.
01:27:31Everyone listen up. Ethan Chen has done an outstanding job.
01:27:35Ethan, if it weren't for you, our company would have been ruined by that fool, Leo Lu. Completely ruined.
01:27:43I was just doing my duty.
01:27:46Chairman, after this inspection ended, I had a very pleasant surprise.
01:27:50Faced with Leo Lu's pressure and bribes, Manager Wen still stood her ground firmly and refused to yield.
01:27:56After a month of observation, I am certain that Manager Wen is a courageous and determined employee.
01:28:02As a department manager, it's a bit of a waste of her talent.
01:28:06With your recommendation, Manager Wen, I'll have a word with the HR department. I'll take care of it.
01:28:12We'll promote you to general manager of a branch office. In due time, you will take over Leo Lu's position.
01:28:19Thank you, Chairman Howard. I won't let you down. I promise.
01:28:22Ethan Chen. Oh, right. Assistant Chen, I should thank you even more.
01:28:26Manager Wen, you earned it. And your mother did a great job raising you.
01:28:31What? You know my mother? What? You know my mom?
01:28:36Just once. Briefly. Not a big deal.
01:28:39Ethan, your injuries. Want to go get checked out at the hospital first?
01:28:42Okay.
01:28:52Ethan, I'll get back to work now. If you need anything, just let me know.
01:29:02Not leaving. Not saying anything either.
01:29:09I was thinking, if I went to the hospital with you, would that be too pushy?
01:29:14A bit, yeah.
01:29:18You know, I'm ruthless. I'm good at turning people down.
01:29:27What? Scared to follow?
01:29:33What's to be afraid of?
01:29:36This time, it's your turn to enter my world.
01:29:45The road ahead is long. No need to rush your decision.
01:29:49Ethan, you just enjoy your life.
01:29:53Isn't it?
01:29:54The road to your bubble.
01:29:54And you can find out.
01:29:54You can see if you climb down the ladder.
01:29:55You decide it's long.
01:29:55As long as you decide it's long.
01:29:57It's that long.
01:29:57You end there.
01:29:58I'm too scared.
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