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00:00Cantina of a state-owned factory, there is a girl who only buys 20 cent vegetarian food.
00:04Every day I ask out of curiosity, and an old employee decides she has a heavy burden at home,
00:07and she is lucky to have food at all.
00:09From then on, I always need her extra food when I serve her.
00:13Chef, one portion of cabbage, and one of rice.
00:18Chef, I didn't order meat.
00:20We cooked extra today. It is fine.
00:22Ryan, you are so kind-hearted, taking such good care of the new girl.
00:27Next.
00:28What a gentleman. I wonder if she even appreciates it.
00:35She can't even afford a 40-cent meat dish. Her family must be really struggling.
00:43Chef, you don't have to.
00:45Leftovers go to waste. Anyway, take it. See that.
00:47Some people use public property to do favors real sticky fingers.
00:52David, watch your mouth.
00:54Who is stealing?
00:55Whoever answers, I am going to report this to Mr. Lewis.
01:00Ryan, sit down.
01:02Someone reported that you give that girl from workshop three extra meat every day.
01:05Is that true?
01:06Yes.
01:09I know you are kind, but the canteen has its rules.
01:14Playing favorites like this looks bad.
01:16Especially since David is very upset.
01:19Mr. Lewis, that girl is Willa Gordon.
01:22She only eats 20-cent veggies.
01:24Per M.E.L.
01:25For a month, she is so thin she might blow away.
01:29I just felt sorry for her and gave her some meat to help her out.
01:33Does that break the rules?
01:34No matter how poor she is, you can't break the rules.
01:37Well, don't let it happen again.
01:40Stop doing it.
01:41So people won't have an excuse to talk.
01:50Chef, one portion of rice.
01:56Chef, I can't take this.
01:58Wow, still breaking the rules.
02:00Did you ignore Mr. Lewis' warning?
02:06Sorry, I don't want it.
02:07Stop!
02:08This meal is on me.
02:12$0.4 for beef stew and $0.05 for rice.
02:15It is all paid for, Chef David.
02:18Any more complaints?
02:20No, no complaints.
02:21Go eat.
02:22You can't work on an empty stomach.
02:31Ryan, the position is definitely yours.
02:33You are a great chef, and the workers respect you.
02:35Exactly.
02:35That old man David is only good at spreading rumors.
02:42Ryan, let's talk.
02:44What is really between you and Willa?
02:46None of your business.
02:48What if I tell the factory leaders
02:49that you are having an inappropriate relationship
02:52where you still get the deputy director position?
02:55Withdraw now if you are smart.
02:56Otherwise, I'll get you both kicked out of the factory.
03:06Ryan, you?
03:07Oh, forget it.
03:11One portion of rice.
03:13Girl, don't listen to the rumors.
03:15You are so young, and you have a long way ahead.
03:18Chef, I don't want any dishes.
03:19Thanks.
03:21She is avoiding you like the plague.
03:24Ryan, I suggest you give up now.
03:26A young girl like her doesn't want to be linked to someone like you.
03:30David, watch your mouth.
03:31If you lie and ruin her reputation again,
03:33I won't let you off easily.
03:35I am lying everyone saw it.
03:37You gave her extra meat every single day.
03:39Don't tell me you don't have feelings for her.
03:41Yeah, it looks suspicious.
03:43Definitely not right.
03:44Stop arguing.
03:45Come to my office.
03:48Mr. Lewis, this is a petition from all the workers.
03:51If you don't handle this, I'll take it straight to the factory head's office.
03:55Nonsense.
03:56This is absolute nonsense.
03:58David, you are trying to destroy him.
04:01Mr. Lewis, I am just upholding the factory rules and standards.
04:04I have no selfish motives.
04:06Ryan, is there really nothing between you and Willa?
04:09Mr. Lewis, we're innocent.
04:11I helped her because her life is so hard.
04:14All of this was made up by David to get the promotion.
04:17That is a blatant lie.
04:20The whole canteen knows about what is going on between you two.
04:23Enough.
04:24David, go back for now.
04:27Ryan, until the investigation is over,
04:29stop cooking.
04:31Help wash veggies in the kitchen.
04:34Just because of a baseless letter, I am being suspended.
04:37I have no choice here.
04:39Just stay out of the spotlight.
04:40But you are too naive to fight me.
04:48Ryan, wash those potatoes better.
04:50Can't you see there is still mud on them?
04:55Be quick.
04:56Huh.
04:56You spent all morning on just these few veggies.
05:01I hope she didn't do something rash.
05:03No, I must go to workshop three and ask.
05:08Excuse me, man.
05:09Is Willa here?
05:10Chef Ryan, why are you asking?
05:13That girl went home a long leave while crying.
05:16It is all because of this whole mess.
05:24I can't let this go.
05:26I won't let David get away with this.
05:27And I won't let Willa suffer for nothing.
05:56The 5th of August, faked 10 pounds of pork.
05:58And pocketed 21 dollars.
06:00The 9th of August, swapped good veggies for rot.
06:03And embezzled 8.5 dollars in just one month.
06:06He stole over 300 dollars.
06:09What a parasite.
06:10I must expose him.
06:14The time for judgment is here today.
06:17I'll let everyone know what kind of person David really is.
06:25Come in.
06:28Chef Ryan.
06:31You didn't.
06:32You go back home.
06:33Ryan, sit down.
06:35Look at this first.
06:37Did you write this?
06:39Stop making guesses.
06:40Let me formally introduce her to you.
06:42This is my daughter, Willa Gordon.
06:47The factory head's daughter.
06:49After I transferred to Star Factory, I knew the logistics system had long standing issues
06:54and corruption was rampant.
06:55I couldn't get the truth from the office reports.
06:58So I asked Willa to hide her identity
07:00and join as an ordinary worker
07:04to see the reality.
07:07Willa ate veggies in the canteen for a whole month.
07:09Not a single logistics officer cared.
07:12Until you showed up.
07:15Every time you added extra food for her,
07:17you broke the cold.
07:18Rules.
07:20And warmed our hearts.
07:26Chef Ryan, I am sorry.
07:28I kept the truth from you.
07:29And thank you.
07:32I might not have made it through.
07:34What you gave me was more than just meat.
07:37You showed me that this world
07:39still has kindness and warmth.
07:43No, no, no, no.
07:46I just did what I should.
07:49David's problem
07:50is far worse than just spreading rumors.
07:56Willa's report mentions
07:57he has corruption issues in purchasing.
08:01But we lack direct evidence.
08:04Willa says
08:05might have it.
08:15Mr. Gordon.
08:16I found this in David's locker.
08:19It clearly records
08:20how he and the supplier
08:21fake the weights
08:23to embezzle factory property.
08:31Signbag!
08:32He stole over $300 in a month!
08:35He is not just a parasite!
08:36He is a bloodsucker!
08:39It is 2.30.
08:41The canteen election speech
08:42should be starting soon.
08:43Let's go!
08:44Let's go meet him!
08:46I want to see how
08:48the self-righteous David
08:51plans to pull off
08:52this big show today.
08:56I've worked here for 20 years!
08:59Giving my youth to star factory!
09:02Giving my youth to star factory!
09:02I can't stand people
09:03breaking the rules
09:04for personal gain!
09:09Recently,
09:10the canteen had a bad apple
09:11named Ryan Zimmer.
09:13He abused his chef position
09:14to have an improper affair
09:16with a female worker
09:17and used public supplies
09:19for personal favors.
09:21Luckily,
09:22I reported him.
09:24If I become
09:24deputy director,
09:26first,
09:26I'll stop all waste
09:28and make sure
09:29procurement is solid!
09:31Second,
09:32I'll make the rules stricter!
09:34No more!
09:36Bad guys like Ryan!
09:39Third,
09:40I'll set an example
09:41and be honest!
09:43Everyone can monitor me!
09:48Well said.
09:51What a wonderful speech.
09:54Mr. Gordon,
09:54what are you doing here?
09:55David,
09:56you just said
09:57you'd be honest.
09:58Then let me ask you,
10:00how many kickbacks
10:01did you take
10:01from the pork budget
10:02this month?
10:03Mr. Gordon,
10:04you...
10:05What do you mean by that?
10:06I don't understand.
10:09Humpok!
10:10You don't understand, then.
10:12Why did you
10:13and the supplier Graham
10:14work together
10:15to fudge
10:16the delivery weights?
10:18He is slandering me!
10:21Ryan is holding a grudge,
10:23so he is making things up!
10:24He has no proof!
10:26He is just framing me!
10:28Proof!
10:32David,
10:33open your eyes
10:34and look at this.
10:36Every single transaction
10:37is recorded
10:38clearly here.
10:43No!
10:44This isn't mine!
10:45It is a forgery!
10:49It is your handwriting!
10:50Write!
10:51See for yourself!
10:54Everyone,
10:55I'd also like
10:56to introduce someone.
10:59For the past two years,
11:00she has been living
11:01among you
11:01as an ordinary worker
11:04and has witnessed
11:05and has witnessed
11:05with her own eyes
11:06all the misdeeds
11:07of David.
11:11Oh, my God!
11:12The girl who ate
11:13cabbage every day
11:14is actually
11:14the factory head's daughter!
11:16David is finished!
11:17He messed with
11:18the wrong person!
11:19I announce
11:20that David
11:21is fired immediately,
11:23handed over
11:23to the police
11:24for a full investigation
11:25of his corruption.
11:34Also,
11:35the accusation
11:36against Ryan
11:37is a false frame-up.
11:40We now
11:41restore Ryan's reputation
11:43and reward him.
11:45From today on,
11:46Ryan will
11:47serve as
11:48Deputy Logistics Director
11:51in full charge
11:53of canteen
11:53and procurement.
11:54Reform.
11:58Mr. Zimmer,
12:00please,
12:01guide us
12:01from now on.
12:03The real battle
12:05has just begun.
12:08This is my first meeting
12:09since taking office.
12:11I have
12:13three rules to set.
12:15First,
12:16we'll form
12:17a food oversight group.
12:20Each workshop
12:21will send
12:21a representative
12:22daily to check
12:23purchasing,
12:24hygiene,
12:25and food quality.
12:27Post feedback
12:28directly on the
12:29notice board
12:29at the door.
12:31Second,
12:32at least two people
12:34must be present
12:35for all purchases.
12:36Check the goods,
12:37weigh them,
12:38and sign off
12:39on them
12:39on-site.
12:41Clear receipts
12:42daily,
12:42and post them
12:43weekly.
12:45Third,
12:46we're cooks.
12:48Our duty
12:49is to ensure
12:49workers get hot,
12:51clean meals.
12:53Anyone who treats
12:54workers' meals
12:55as a joke
12:55or steals
12:56factory property
12:56will end up
12:57just like David.
13:01Did you all
13:02hear that?
13:03Strictly follow
13:04Mr. Zimmer's rules.
13:06I won't spare
13:07anyone
13:07who disobeys.
13:16Ryan,
13:16you're so cool
13:17now.
13:17No one will
13:18dare to pull
13:18any tricks.
13:19Exactly.
13:20We won't have
13:20to take
13:21any more crap.
13:27Unload
13:28the goods!
13:2850 pounds
13:29of pork belly!
13:30Give me a hand,
13:31everyone!
13:34Hold on.
13:37Whoa!
13:39Chef Ryan!
13:40Wait!
13:41No,
13:41I should call you
13:42Mr. Zimmer now.
13:43Congratulations!
13:46Mr. Zimmer,
13:48I'd appreciate
13:48your kind support
13:49in the future.
13:50I hope our cooperation
13:51remains as pleasant
13:53as before.
13:53Support is mutual.
13:55Starting today,
13:56the canteen
13:57has new rules.
13:58All goods
13:59must be weighed
13:59before acceptance.
14:07Mr. Zimmer,
14:08what is that
14:09supposed to mean?
14:10We've worked
14:11together for years.
14:12Don't you trust me?
14:15Well,
14:15I only trust
14:16the scale.
14:18Bring the meat
14:19over.
14:19Let's weigh it.
14:21Ryan!
14:24Don't push
14:24your luck.
14:25Let me tell you,
14:27I call the shots
14:28in the city's
14:28pork market.
14:31If you
14:33offend me,
14:33your canteen
14:34can forget
14:35about buying
14:35good meat.
14:37Trying to scare us?
14:39Why should we
14:39buy your
14:40short-weighted meat?
14:41Is it your place
14:41to talk?
14:42You are just
14:42a wet behind
14:43the ears, kid.
14:46Cut the C.R.I.P.
14:48Weigh it.
14:49Or
14:49get the hell out
14:50with your meat.
15:04Mr. Lee,
15:05you said 50 pounds.
15:07But it is
15:07clearly only 41,
15:08and that is
15:09including the
15:10weight of the
15:10basket.
15:11Where are
15:11the other
15:11nine pounds?
15:13Did it run
15:14away or just
15:15fly off on the
15:15way?
15:17My God!
15:18Nine pounds!
15:19Short out of
15:2050!
15:20What a crooked
15:21merchant!
15:21So the meat
15:22we've been eating
15:22was all a scam!
15:23David must have
15:24been in on it
15:24with him!
15:28There is
15:29something wrong
15:29with your
15:30scale!
15:30Your scale
15:31is off!
15:36This was
15:36just calibrated
15:37by the
15:38lab.
15:3920 pounds
15:40exactly.
15:41See for
15:41yourselves.
15:50First,
15:51this batch
15:52is short-weighted
15:53and substandard.
15:55We'll impose
15:56a fine
15:56per the
15:57contract.
15:57Second starting
15:58today,
15:59Star Factory
15:59is permanently
16:00terminating all
16:01cooperation with
16:02you.
16:03Third,
16:04we'll sort out
16:05evidence of
16:05you and David
16:06stealing from
16:07the factory
16:07together and
16:08turn it all
16:09over to the
16:09police.
16:10Ryan!
16:11Don't push me
16:12too far!
16:13I am telling
16:13you,
16:14you'll regret
16:15this!
16:16Star Factory
16:17has thousands
16:17of people,
16:18even without
16:18a crooked
16:18meat seller.
16:19Like you,
16:20we'll still
16:20have meat to
16:20eat.
16:21Great!
16:24Let's go!
16:32This is
16:32bad,
16:33Ryan.
16:34You've
16:34really offended
16:35him now.
16:36He'll
16:37definitely rally
16:38all the city
16:38vendors to
16:39cut off our
16:39supplies.
16:44He can
16:44block city
16:45supplies,
16:46but can
16:46he block
16:47the countryside
16:47too?
16:48Oh no,
16:49the market
16:49meat stalls
16:50all claim
16:50to be out
16:51of stock.
16:51The food
16:52station says
16:53the quota
16:53is used
16:54up.
16:54We can't
16:54even buy
16:55any eggs
16:55or vegetables.
16:56If the
16:57canteen
16:57can't serve
16:58food tomorrow,
16:59the workers
16:59will definitely
17:00riot.
17:01Ryan,
17:02that guy
17:03Graham really
17:03has blocked
17:04us everywhere
17:04we've been
17:05running all
17:05morning.
17:05But not a
17:06single shop
17:07is willing
17:07to sell
17:07to us,
17:08not even
17:08one.
17:08One vendor
17:09even said
17:09taking their
17:10livelihood is
17:10like killing
17:11their parents
17:11and that we
17:12broke the
17:12rules.
17:13Maybe we
17:14should just
17:14apologize to
17:15Graham.
17:16We'll just
17:16watch the
17:17scale more
17:17closely.
17:19No way.
17:20If we bow
17:21to these
17:21crooked vendors,
17:22our reform
17:23will become
17:23a joke.
17:24I checked
17:2430 kilometers
17:25away in
17:25Flag Township.
17:26There is a
17:27state-run
17:27pig farm.
17:28It is quite
17:28large and
17:29there are
17:29over a dozen
17:30villages
17:30nearby every
17:31household.
17:32There grows
17:32veggies and
17:33raises chickens.
17:34My plan is
17:34to bypass all
17:35middlemen go
17:36straight to the
17:36pig farm and
17:37farmers and
17:37source direct
17:39sourcing.
17:39Will that
17:40work?
17:40We have no
17:41contacts and
17:42no
17:42experience.
17:43What if they
17:43won't sell to
17:44us?
17:45We'll build
17:45contacts and
17:46learn as we
17:47go.
17:48We'll not only
17:49get fresher and
17:50cheaper goods,
17:51but also break
17:52Graham's monopoly.
17:54Fine.
17:55I'll trust you
17:56tell me what to
17:57do.
17:57I am all in.
18:00I need a
18:01truck and two
18:02trustworthy people.
18:06Ryan, the
18:07truck's ready.
18:08It is gassed
18:08up.
18:09Mr.
18:09Lewis even
18:10prepared some
18:10water and
18:11snacks on the
18:11truck.
18:11He told us to
18:12be careful from
18:13now on.
18:14Don't call me
18:14deputy director.
18:15Just call me
18:16Ryan.
18:17Let me ask you,
18:18do you want to
18:18do something big?
18:19We do.
18:20Good.
18:21This time, we're
18:23not just bringing
18:23back veggies.
18:24We're carving out
18:25our own path.
18:28You two will be the
18:29procurement section
18:30pioneers.
18:30Where are you
18:31going?
18:34Don't come back
18:35empty handed.
18:36That will be so
18:37embarrassing.
18:38Shut your mouth.
18:39Talk more trash.
18:40And you're fired.
18:44Ryan, ignore that
18:45guy.
18:46Stay safe on the
18:47road.
18:47Call me anytime
18:48if something
18:49happens.
18:50Don't worry, sir.
18:52Wait for our
18:52good news.
18:59Ryan, do you
19:00think Mr.
19:01Miller will sell
19:02us pork?
19:03He will.
19:04Because we have
19:05reason on our
19:05side.
19:06Sir, I am Ryan
19:06Zimmer from Star
19:07Factory.
19:07I am here for
19:08Mr. Miller.
19:08He is busy.
19:09No visitors.
19:10Sir, it is really
19:11urgent.
19:12Please let him
19:13know.
19:13Go to the office.
19:14On the second
19:14floor.
19:17Who are you
19:18looking for?
19:18Hello, Mr. Miller.
19:19I am Ryan Zimmer
19:20from Star Factory's
19:21logistics department.
19:22We'd like to
19:23establish a long-term
19:23pork partnership.
19:26Star Factory.
19:27I know it, but
19:28our pork has fixed
19:29supply targets.
19:30It is for city
19:31government workers
19:31and food companies.
19:32We have nothing
19:33left for you.
19:34Mr. Miller, we're
19:35very sincere about
19:35this.
19:36Our factory has
19:37thousands, and our
19:38consumption is very
19:39stable.
19:40Plus, we pay daily,
19:41no delays.
19:43Ryan, we must follow
19:44the rules if you want
19:45to partner.
19:46Get permits from the
19:47Municipal Commerce Bureau
19:48and the food companies
19:48first.
19:49Otherwise, I can't make
19:50an exception.
19:51Mr. Miller, we'll get
19:53the permits.
19:54But today, I'd like to
19:55ask you a few questions
19:56as a chef.
19:57Go on.
19:59Our canteen needs
20:00specific cuts, not
20:01the whole pig.
20:03Belly for braised pork,
20:04tenderloin for stir-fry,
20:05and leg for minced
20:06meat if we partner.
20:08We can pre-order
20:09specific cuts and
20:09amounts.
20:10That way, you can
20:11sell the cuts better,
20:12reduce your leftover
20:13stock, and increase
20:14profits.
20:14Don't you agree?
20:16You are a sharp one.
20:19What you said is
20:19exactly what has been
20:20giving me a headache.
20:21The food companies
20:22take the whole pig.
20:23They don't care about
20:23our leftovers.
20:24That is the beauty of
20:25direct partnership.
20:26I am not asking for a
20:27contract right now.
20:28Just do me a favor today
20:29and sell me two pigs
20:30first.
20:31We'll take them back
20:32for the workers to try.
20:33Once they like it,
20:34we'll use their support
20:34to get those permits.
20:35Kid, I'll consider you
20:37a friend today just this
20:38once.
20:39Pay at the finance office
20:40and go to Slaughterhouse
20:41too to get your pigs.
20:42Thanks, Mr. Miller.
20:44This isn't just once.
20:45It is the start of a
20:46long partnership.
20:47Ryan, you are amazing.
20:49You convinced him
20:49in just a few words.
20:51This is just the first
20:52stop.
20:52Let's go to Lewis Village
20:53for veggies.
20:55Hi, everyone.
20:56I have a question
20:57in this village.
20:58Who grows the best veggies
20:59we're from Star Factory?
21:00We want to buy
21:00some produce directly.
21:02Liam's place at the
21:02East End has the best ones.
21:04Young man,
21:04our veggies are all
21:05sold to the town vendors.
21:06We don't sell retail.
21:08Sir, these veggies
21:09look amazing.
21:10They're so green and thick.
21:11They even have bug holes.
21:12It means no pesticides.
21:13They're much better
21:14than the watery ones
21:14in the city.
21:15You know your stuff.
21:16Ha!
21:16I am just a chef.
21:17I work with food every day.
21:18Only good ingredients
21:19can make good meals.
21:20Our factory has
21:21thousands of workers.
21:22We can't eat
21:22wilted veggies every day.
21:25Elio!
21:25Elio!
21:26Something's wrong.
21:26Your granddaughter's
21:27wedding is today.
21:28But Patrick!
21:29The chef got sick
21:30on the way.
21:30He is not coming.
21:31What?
21:32That Patrick let me down
21:33at the worst time.
21:35What should I do?
21:37Sir, if you trust me,
21:39I can cook this banquet
21:39for you today.
21:41You!
21:42A veggie buyer
21:43cooking a banquet.
21:44I am here to buy veggies,
21:45but I am a chef.
21:46First, I promise
21:47your banquet
21:48will be amazing.
21:49The ingredients are ready
21:50and they're very fresh.
21:51Dad, we can't find
21:52anyone else now.
21:53Just let him try.
21:54Okay, young man.
21:56My family's reputation
21:57is in your hands.
21:58If you mess it up,
21:59I won't let you off.
22:00Don't worry.
22:04Oh my God!
22:05This knife skill
22:06is incredible
22:07better than Patrick's.
22:10Look at that!
22:11Walk tossing the meat
22:11in the pan
22:12is flipping like a flower.
22:15It is so delicious.
22:16This braised pork
22:17is better than
22:18the state restaurants.
22:19The fish is so fresh.
22:20The chicken is so tender.
22:21Chef Ryan,
22:22thank you so much.
22:23You didn't just
22:23save my reputation.
22:24You made our
22:24whole village proud.
22:26From today on
22:27Lewis Village,
22:28we'll give all produce
22:29priority to Star Factory.
22:30Anyone working
22:31with shady traders again
22:32is an insult
22:33to the whole village.
22:35Chef Ryan,
22:36come often
22:36when the crops are ready.
22:37I'll save them
22:38for you first.
22:39Don't worry, Alio.
22:40We'll come back often
22:41in a few days.
22:42We'll invite an ag tech expert
22:43to teach scientific farming.
22:47Ryan,
22:47we really hit the jackpot
22:49this time.
22:49We got the veggies
22:50and won their hearts.
22:51Yes!
22:52Those villagers
22:52are so kind.
22:54We don't have to deal
22:54with Graham anymore.
22:58You are back!
22:59You are finally back!
23:02So many
23:02and so fresh!
23:04Great!
23:04We have braised pork
23:05tomorrow.
23:06Mr. Zimmer
23:06really keeps his word.
23:07He is amazing.
23:08Don't worry.
23:09Everyone tomorrow
23:09at noon.
23:10I'll cook personally
23:10and make you
23:11the best braised pork!
23:13Are you Mr. Ryan Zimmer?
23:15I am Hubert Gillespie
23:16from the Municipal Commerce Bureau's
23:17Logistics Management.
23:18I am here today
23:19to learn about
23:19your direct sourcing thing.
23:21Mr. Zimmer,
23:21you are young yet capable.
23:23I heard you bypassed
23:24the city's supply system
23:24and went to the countryside
23:25to do direct sourcing.
23:27Hello, Mr. Gillespie.
23:28We're doing logistics
23:29reform under factory leadership.
23:31We want to stop corruption,
23:32lower costs,
23:33and improve meals.
23:34Good ideas.
23:35But you need rules.
23:36The city's supply system
23:37has been stable for years.
23:39You just broke the rules.
23:41It disrupts the market
23:42and isn't compliant.
23:43Mr. Gillespie,
23:44we're just testing the waters.
23:46We want the workers
23:47to eat better.
23:48Mr. Lewis,
23:48it is not your place to speak.
23:50I am warning you.
23:51Get back on the right track
23:52immediately.
23:53If things go wrong,
23:54nobody can take the blame.
23:55What is the right track?
23:57Letting thousands of workers
23:58eat safe, good meals
23:59is the right track.
24:00Our reform can face any test.
24:02Fine.
24:02Face any test.
24:03Ha.
24:04Mr. Zimmer,
24:04good luck.
24:07This is bad.
24:08Mr. Gillespie is notoriously petty.
24:09He won't let this go.
24:12We'll deal with it
24:12when it comes.
24:15Let's go find Mr. Gordon.
24:17It'd be weird
24:18if he didn't come.
24:19We're not just fighting
24:20a veggie seller.
24:21It is a deep-rooted interest group
24:23from decades ago.
24:24Mr. Gordon,
24:25what do we do?
24:26He might give us a hard time.
24:28First,
24:28make all procurement cost checks
24:30and quality checks carefully.
24:31Make all the paperwork
24:32as detailed as possible
24:33and write down exactly
24:34where every cent goes.
24:35this is our shield.
24:36Second,
24:36keep working closer
24:37with the farmers
24:37not only buy their produce
24:38but also get agrotech experts
24:40to teach them
24:41better growing methods
24:41help them find more buyers.
24:43So we form a community
24:44of interest.
24:44This is our foundation.
24:46Third,
24:46trust the people
24:46and rely on them.
24:48Whether our reform works
24:49isn't up to Mr. Gillespie.
24:50It is up to the thousands
24:51of workers here.
24:52Their approval
24:52is our toughest
24:53unbreakable back.
24:54I understand.
24:55Don't worry.
24:56I'll handle these
24:57three things thoroughly.
25:00Mr. Gordon is so visionary.
25:02Now I feel reassured.
25:03Mr. Lewis,
25:04let's divide the work
25:05you organized the accounts
25:06and receipts.
25:07I'll go to Lewis Village
25:07to set up the co-op.
25:10Chef Ryan,
25:11wait a second.
25:13I have an idea.
25:14It might be a big help.
25:16Seriously,
25:17pork belly is only
25:17$3.2 per pound.
25:18It is cheaper
25:19than the market look.
25:20This cabbage is only
25:20$0.15 per pound.
25:21When David was here,
25:22he said it was $0.3.
25:23We saved over $2,000
25:24this month
25:25whose pockets
25:25did that money
25:26go into before.
25:27Don't worry.
25:27Everyone from now on,
25:28daily purchase details
25:29will be posted here.
25:30Everyone can oversee them.
25:31If you have questions,
25:32you can check with us
25:33anytime.
25:34Ryan, look.
25:36All receipts are organized.
25:37They're sorted by date
25:38and category
25:39ready for audit.
25:40Anytime.
25:41Thanks for the hard work,
25:42Mr. Lewis,
25:42by the way.
25:43Did you contact
25:43the agri-tech experts?
25:44I did, Michael.
25:45The expert from
25:46the County Agricultural Bureau
25:47will go to Lewis Village
25:48tomorrow and teach for free.
25:49Hello, Mr. Chiasby.
25:50It is me, Ryan,
25:50and his team
25:51set up a disclosure wall.
25:52All the accounts
25:53are public workers.
25:54All support him.
25:54Calm down.
25:55Even perfect accounts
25:56have loopholes.
25:57Just wait.
25:58In three days,
25:59I'll audit them myself.
26:00From today on,
26:01we farmers won't have
26:02to deal with those
26:03greedy dealers.
26:05Folks,
26:05our co-op guarantees
26:06purchase prices
26:0710% higher than
26:08the town dealers.
26:09We pay the same day,
26:10no delays.
26:10We'll also invite
26:11agri-tech experts
26:12for guidance
26:12to help increase yield
26:13and get better prices.
26:15Don't worry, everyone.
26:16I'll come twice every month
26:17to teach farming
26:18and pest control.
26:19I'll make sure
26:20your crops
26:20grow strong and healthy.
26:22Chef Ryan,
26:22we trust you.
26:24I am signing this.
26:26All the villagers produce
26:27is yours now.
26:30Listen,
26:30everyone wants
26:31the veggies are picked.
26:32Put them in this basket.
26:33We will come to pick them up
26:34every Tuesday and Friday.
26:35Right.
26:35When we weigh them,
26:36you can all watch
26:37fairness is guaranteed.
26:38Chef Ryan,
26:39look how happy everyone.
26:41This is a true win-win.
26:42Yeah.
26:43By the way,
26:43you mentioned an idea
26:44yesterday.
26:45What is it?
26:46I'll tell you
26:47when we're back.
26:47It'll make sure
26:48Mr. Gillespie
26:48fails miserably.
26:51Catch him!
26:53Theodore, please!
26:54Spare me!
26:54I didn't mean it!
26:56Charles,
26:57you've gone too far.
26:58Where have we let you down?
26:59How could you do
27:00something so wicked?
27:01Well,
27:02Mr. Gillespie forced me.
27:03He said,
27:03if I didn't sabotage things,
27:05he'd expose my deals
27:05with David
27:06and send me to jail.
27:08Hubert really stops
27:09at nothing.
27:10This ungrateful traitor
27:11send him to security
27:12and fire him!
27:12Mr. Zimmer,
27:13I was wrong!
27:14I won't do it again!
27:14Please,
27:15give me one more chance!
27:16I gave you a chance,
27:17but you risked the health
27:18of thousands of workers.
27:19I can't keep you, Theodore.
27:20Take him to the security office
27:22and tell them everything
27:23increased patrols
27:24in the kitchen
27:24if this happens again.
27:25There'll be no mercy.
27:27Good thing we caught it early.
27:28Otherwise,
27:28something bad
27:29would have happened today.
27:30This is just a start.
27:31Mr. Gillespie
27:32won't just let this go.
27:33Willa,
27:33the plan you mentioned yesterday.
27:35Tell us now.
27:35Ryan,
27:36a clean kitchen
27:37and perfect ledgers
27:38aren't enough.
27:38Mr. Gillespie
27:39is an expert
27:39at ignoring facts
27:40and nitpicking procedures.
27:42We must make sure
27:42he hears the workers.
27:44Real Voices,
27:44my idea is to start a petition.
27:46Let every worker
27:46write down their thoughts
27:47on the reform sign,
27:48their names,
27:49and add fingerprints.
27:50This petition
27:51is our most powerful weapon.
27:52Great idea.
27:53That will be
27:54the most powerful proof.
27:55Exactly.
27:55Let those people
27:56see our reform
27:57is what the people want.
27:58No time to waste.
27:59Let's get to work now.
28:00Hoyt,
28:01go print dozens
28:02of large sheets
28:02and get seal paste.
28:03Lemuel,
28:04go to the workshops.
28:05Tell everyone
28:05to sign after their meal.
28:06Hoyt,
28:07we don't care
28:07who is lost.
28:08We'll support
28:09whoever feeds us.
28:10That is the ultimate truth.
28:12I used to throw away
28:13half my food.
28:14Now I finish
28:14every single bite.
28:16Who'd want to go back?
28:17I definitely won't.
28:18With so many workers
28:19supporting me,
28:20I have nothing to fear.
28:21Ryan,
28:22it is 3,217 people
28:24out of 3,500 workers
28:25excluding those who travel
28:26and are on leave
28:26almost everyone signed.
28:28Yeah,
28:29many workers
28:29also left messages.
28:30They're all praising you.
28:34I'll give this book a name.
28:36Let's call it
28:36Voice of Workers.
28:38Every single name.
28:39And fingerprint here
28:40shows a worker's honest heart.
28:44Right.
28:45This isn't just
28:46an ordinary book.
28:48It is the trust of thousands.
28:50Bad news!
28:52Ryan,
28:52the Commerce Bureau
28:53issued a notice
28:54in three days.
28:55A joint team
28:55is coming to our factory
28:56to inspect the canteen.
28:59The team leader
29:00is Hayes Walker.
29:00The deputy director
29:01of the Commerce.
29:02Bureau Hubet
29:03is the deputy leader.
29:04Oh no!
29:05With Hubert as deputy leader,
29:07he'll definitely find trouble.
29:08What do we do?
29:09What to do?
29:10We'll just face.
29:13Whatever comes our way,
29:14if they want to inspect,
29:15we'll let them.
29:17Mr. Lewis,
29:18call a meeting
29:19for all canteen staff.
29:20From today on,
29:21everyone gets ready.
29:23For the inspection,
29:24we'll show them.
29:25Our reform can handle
29:27any test.
29:30The team leader
29:30is Hayes Walker,
29:31the deputy director
29:32of the Commerce.
29:33Bureau Hubet
29:34is the deputy leader.
29:35Oh no!
29:37With Hubert
29:38as deputy leader,
29:39he'll definitely find trouble.
29:40What do we do?
29:41What to do?
29:43We'll just face.
29:45Whatever comes our way,
29:47if they want to inspect,
29:48we'll let them.
29:51Mr. Lewis,
29:52call a meeting
29:53for all canteen staff.
29:54From today on,
29:56everyone gets ready.
29:57For the inspection,
29:59we'll show them.
30:01Our reform can handle
30:02any test.
30:04As you all know,
30:05in three days,
30:06the joint team
30:07from the Commerce Bureau
30:08will be here.
30:10Hubert is the deputy leader.
30:12He is coming
30:13because he wants
30:14to kill our reform
30:15in its tracks.
30:19But don't be afraid
30:22because we're doing
30:23the right thing.
30:24This reform benefits everyone.
30:26We have no secrets.
30:27We're open and honest.
30:29Now,
30:30here are the tasks.
30:32Mr. Lewis,
30:33lead group one.
30:34You are in charge of cleaning.
30:36Every corner of the kitchen
30:37must be cleaned
30:38until it shines like a mirror.
30:40Consider it done!
30:41Hoyt and Lemuel,
30:42you lead group two,
30:44responsible for checking
30:44all receipts
30:45and files go through
30:46every purchase.
30:47Slip one more time,
30:48making sure
30:49it is perfect.
30:50Understood!
30:51I'll lead group three
30:53with the worker reps.
30:54We'll prepare all the reports.
30:56Are you ready?
30:57Yes!
31:15We must win this battle.
31:22Welcome to Star Factory.
31:24Thank you for coming
31:25to guide us.
31:26Thanks, Mr. Gordon.
31:27We're on a tight schedule.
31:28Let's head to the canteen.
31:35Good cleaning.
31:38Where did you buy
31:39these ingredients?
31:40Any health certificates?
31:42Do you have
31:42the supplier credentials?
31:44Sir, these vegetables
31:45are from Lewis Village.
31:47Here is our agreement
31:48with the village
31:48for the supply,
31:49and these are
31:50the pesticide test records.
31:52Nonsense!
31:53Produced from farmers
31:54has no official
31:55market inspection.
31:56How can you guarantee safety?
31:57You are just gambling
31:58with the health
31:59of thousands of workers.
32:01Sir, please,
32:02don't say that.
32:04We've eaten their food
32:05for a month,
32:05and no one has been sick.
32:08Our health is the best
32:09proof of safety.
32:12You are under inspection.
32:14Did anyone ask
32:14for your opinion?
32:15Calm down.
32:17Mr. Gillespie Theodore
32:18is our worker.
32:20Supervisor,
32:21he has the right
32:21to speak regarding
32:22food safety.
32:23We've invited
32:24the Agriculture Bureau
32:25and health inspectors
32:27to set up
32:28a joint testing site.
32:30The work
32:30is now underway.
32:32Mr. Walker experts,
32:34look at this.
32:34This is their
32:35so-called proof.
32:36There isn't even
32:37a proper invoice.
32:38It is just
32:39a handwritten note.
32:40This seriously
32:41violates the discipline.
32:43The accounts
32:44are a mess.
32:44The procedure
32:44doesn't comply
32:46with regulations
32:46based on this.
32:47This reform
32:48is a complete
32:49violation of the rules.
32:50Mr. Gillespie,
32:52this isn't just a note.
32:54It has the handler's
32:55signature quantity,
32:56price,
32:57total,
32:58and Lewis Village
32:59Council's stamp.
33:00In the countryside
33:01right now,
33:02this is authentic
33:03and valid proof of trade.
33:04This is our cost.
33:06Benefit analysis report.
33:07After implementing
33:08direct sourcing
33:09for a month,
33:10food quality
33:11has improved
33:11significantly.
33:12The total procurement
33:13cost has dropped
33:14by 27.8%,
33:16saving the factory
33:17nearly $2,000.
33:21Gentlemen,
33:22you've seen the books
33:24and the kitchen.
33:25Perhaps you should
33:26also hear from
33:27the workers
33:27who eat here
33:29every day.
33:34We support
33:35the canteen reform.
33:36Mr. Zimmer
33:37is a good officer
33:38who truly cares
33:39for the workers.
33:41Since the reform,
33:42my son says
33:43I look more energetic.
33:47What is this about?
33:49Are you trying
33:49to use workers
33:50to pressure
33:51the inspection team?
33:52This is totally
33:53undisciplined.
33:54Hubert,
33:55shut up.
33:56This isn't pressure.
33:58This is the people's will.
34:00Thousands of workers
34:01are sincerely telling us
34:04what they truly need.
34:06Mr. Walker!
34:09Mr. Gordon Ryan,
34:10this reform at
34:12Star Factory
34:13is very interesting.
34:14Can we take this
34:16voice of workers
34:17back to study it?
34:19Of course,
34:20these are the voices
34:22of all our workers.
34:23I hope it can provide
34:24some reference
34:25for citywide work.
34:27I don't accept this!
34:28This is a trap!
34:30A trap you set up
34:31long ago!
34:34Xander!
34:35You used your daughter
34:36as a spy
34:37to gather Intel Ryan!
34:40You are just
34:41a tool in his hands!
34:42Hubert,
34:43you are out of line.
34:45Are you even
34:45an official?
34:47Mr. Gillespie,
34:48you are wrong.
34:49My daughter
34:50joined the factory
34:51not to gather
34:52intel on anyone.
34:53She wanted to
34:54experience the life
34:55of a worker.
34:56Everything she recorded
34:57is the absolute truth
34:58as for Ryan.
34:59He is no one's tool,
35:01he is like gold,
35:02even buried in mud.
35:04He shines with
35:05kindness and integrity.
35:06You are the one
35:07with the problem.
35:08Your eyes only see
35:10power and schemes,
35:11not the people's hearts.
35:12That is why you lost.
35:15The inspection is over.
35:17Let's go!
35:18Keep up the good work,
35:19young man!
35:20The people's livelihood
35:21should be guarded
35:22by people like you.
35:26Well done,
35:28Mr. Zimmer!
35:29You've made us
35:30working class proud!
35:33We won!
35:35We finally won!
35:37Ryan!
35:37That was so satisfying,
35:39Mr. Gillespie's face
35:40turned green!
35:41Yeah!
35:41Let's see if he ever
35:42dares to cause us
35:43trouble again!
35:46Ryan, today was just
35:47one successful battle next.
35:49We have to fight
35:50a battle of construction.
35:52The old system is broken,
35:54a new system needs
35:54to be built.
35:56This road will be
35:57longer and harder.
35:58Don't worry, sir.
36:00I understand.
36:01From tomorrow on,
36:02we won't just ensure
36:03everyone eats well,
36:04but we'll make this
36:05canteen a city-wide model
36:07for reform.
36:08I believe in you.
36:19It seems things are not
36:21over yet.
36:22The Commerce Bureau
36:24thinks highly of Star
36:25Factory's canteen reform.
36:26They call on all city
36:28enterprises to learn
36:28from us.
36:33Additionally,
36:34regarding the matter
36:35of Hubert Gillespie,
36:37during the inspection,
36:38he showed poor conduct
36:39and lost touch
36:40with the people.
36:42He is now suspended
36:43for reflection
36:45and removed
36:45from his post.
36:50Ryan, look!
36:52These are all invitations
36:54from other units
36:54to visit
36:55and learn from tomorrow on.
36:58Our canteen's doorstep
36:59will be worn down
37:00by visitors.
37:01Can you handle
37:02the reception tasks?
37:03Of course!
37:07To perfect our
37:08procurement system
37:11and management rules.
37:12Ryan, good news!
37:14Graham's gang
37:15has been busted!
37:16Tax evasion
37:18and commercial bribery,
37:19they will pay for that!
37:21Yeah,
37:23the city's meat market
37:24has changed completely!
37:26The vendors
37:27who used to collude
37:28with them
37:29are now coming to us
37:32to ask for deals!
37:36Tell them
37:37there is no room
37:40for them
37:41in our new world.
37:42Today,
37:43the procurement section
37:44is officially established.
37:47I hereby appoint
37:48Hoyt
37:49as the director
37:50and Lemuel
37:52as deputy.
37:54Yes!
37:54Mr. Zimmer!
37:56You two
37:57have been with me
37:59since our toughest times.
38:02I trust you.
38:04But let me be clear.
38:06First,
38:07when making the purchase,
38:08both of you
38:09must be present.
38:10The goods need
38:11to be inspected on site.
38:12All purchases
38:13should stay transparent.
38:15Second,
38:16you can't take anything
38:17from the suppliers,
38:18not even a single
38:18smoke or candy
38:19if anyone gets greedy,
38:21no matter who it is.
38:22I'll show no mercy.
38:24Don't worry,
38:26Ryan,
38:26we won't let you down.
38:29We'll definitely
38:30run the section well
38:31and won't let another
38:33David appear.
38:35Hello,
38:36Mr. Zimmer.
38:37I am Deaclan Wood
38:39from a food company.
38:41I heard you are
38:42looking for suppliers.
38:43Our company is strong
38:45and our prices are low.
38:47We'd like to work with you.
38:49Mr. Wood,
38:50our suppliers
38:51are all strictly vetted.
38:52Plus,
38:53we already have
38:54long-term deals
38:55with over a dozen
38:56local towns
38:57we don't need.
39:00Any new suppliers
39:01for now?
39:02Mr. Zimmer,
39:03don't be so sure.
39:06If you don't work with us,
39:08life in this city
39:09might get difficult.
39:10That is not
39:11for you to decide.
39:14Please,
39:14leave.
39:15Ha!
39:19Hoyt,
39:20come here.
39:22This corner
39:23is still greasy.
39:24It is not clean.
39:25Wipe it again.
39:27Sure.
39:27Mr. Lewis,
39:28I am on it.
39:30And clear the scraps
39:31from the sink immediately
39:32or bacteria will grow.
39:35Food safety is paramount.
39:37We can't be careless.
39:39Got it,
39:39Mr. Lewis.
39:42Mr. Lewis,
39:44you are much stricter
39:45than me now.
39:48I used to want
39:49to avoid trouble.
39:51But that just allowed
39:53people like David
39:53to run riot.
39:55Now I see
39:56that tolerating corruption
39:58is being irresponsible
39:59to our workers.
40:01Don't worry.
40:03As the food
40:04supervision director,
40:05I'll be a tough judge.
40:08I won't let anyone
40:09ruin our hard-earned progress.
40:11Hearing that
40:12puts my mind at ease.
40:13By the way,
40:14how are the nutrition
40:15meal plans
40:16coming along?
40:17Everything is ready.
40:18They're for senior
40:19and sick workers,
40:20low oil and salt,
40:22and well balanced.
40:23We can start
40:24serving them tomorrow.
40:27Ryan,
40:27Mr. Lewis,
40:28I have something
40:29to tell you.
40:32Ryan,
40:34I might have to go.
40:35My dad arranged
40:37for me to study
40:38management
40:38at a finance university.
40:41That is great.
40:42You are so smart.
40:44You'll definitely
40:44be an excellent manager.
40:46Honestly,
40:47I'll miss this place.
40:48Working with everyone
40:50here has been
40:51the most valuable
40:52experience of my life.
40:54You taught me
40:55how powerful
40:57one's kindness can be.
40:58Real management
40:59isn't about reading
41:01reports in an office.
41:02It is about caring
41:04for every single
41:05person.
41:06I should thank you, too.
41:08You showed me
41:08that kindness
41:10without the right direction
41:11and a broader vision
41:12can only
41:14move oneself.
41:16You and Mr. Gordon
41:18gave my kindness
41:19a chance to change
41:20people's lives.
41:23After I leave,
41:24the canteen
41:25will be in your hands.
41:27When I am back
41:28on break,
41:29I want to eat
41:30your braised pork.
41:33All right.
41:34I'll be waiting.
41:35I'll make you
41:35a huge pot.
41:40We'll both work hard on.
41:42Our own paths
41:43for the same goal.
41:45Goodbye,
41:46Willa.
41:47Raya,
41:48in one week,
41:49it'll be one year
41:50since the reform.
41:52Time really flies.
41:54Yeah,
41:55so much has happened.
41:57It is like a dream.
41:59Should we celebrate?
42:04I have an idea.
42:06Let's host
42:07a 100-ditch banquet.
42:09Free for all workers.
42:11It is to thank everyone
42:13for a year of support.
42:15That is a great idea.
42:16I am all for it.
42:18I'll go list
42:19everyone's favorite dishes.
42:20I'll make sure
42:21everyone is satisfied.
42:23What are you guys
42:24chatting about
42:25so excitedly?
42:26Mr. Gordon,
42:27we're planning
42:27a 100-ditch banquet
42:28for the one-year anniversary.
42:30Great idea,
42:31by the way.
42:32There is more
42:33good news for you.
42:35The city appointed you.
42:36Deputy head
42:37of the logistics reform group.
42:39You'll help
42:39other struggling companies
42:40with their reforms.
42:44Me.
42:45But what about
42:45our canteen?
42:46Go ahead.
42:47Ryan Lemuel
42:48and I have it covered.
42:49We'll handle everything.
42:55I've been here
42:5620 years
42:57and I've never had
42:58such a grand free lunch.
43:00Mr. Zimmer,
43:02thank you.
43:03I should thank you all.
43:04Without your support,
43:06I couldn't have done it.
43:10Mr. Zimmer,
43:11you have a letter
43:12from a university.
43:20A letter from Willa.
43:23I saw your story
43:24in the paper.
43:25I am so proud of you.
43:27I used your story
43:28as a case study.
43:29In my research report,
43:30my mentor loved it.
43:35A letter from Willa.
43:37Yeah.
43:38She is doing well there.
43:39There is more good news.
43:42The higher-ups
43:44approved our logistics,
43:45socialization,
43:46reform plan.
43:47Starting next month,
43:48our reform model
43:50will be promoted
43:50throughout the entire factory.
43:54Not just the canteen,
43:56but dorms,
43:57clinics,
43:57and baths, too.
43:59Everything will follow
44:00this model.
44:03So,
44:04the canteen's daily operations
44:06will be left to
44:07Hoyt and Lemuel.
44:09You need to focus on
44:11guiding the factory-wide reform.
44:13Rest assured, sir.
44:16I've already handed off
44:17tasks to Hoyt and the team.
44:19They're now ready
44:20to lead on their own.
44:29It is okay.
44:30Kid, go get another one.
44:33The seeds of kindness
44:35have already taken root
44:36in this land.
44:39Protect everyone's livelihood.
44:42And make sure everyone
44:44is treated with care.
44:47I will keep walking
44:48down this path.