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00:00Last reunion, the slackers are driving porches, everyone's making big money, while I, the top student, can only hide in
00:06the corner, peeling shrimp, becoming the table's laughingstock.
00:13I heard you've been doing well since graduation. Which company are you a director at now?
00:19I don't work.
00:22I just leave off my husband.
00:29Charlie, women need to be independent.
00:34Little does she know, the company she fought so hard to get into belongs to my husband.
00:43Miss, this place starts at $3,000 ahead. Are you sure this is it?
00:48Class reunion.
00:50That explains it. Class reunions, the most successful one pays.
00:56I never said I was paying.
01:05In the third quarter this year, our department won the group's innovation award.
01:08We got a $200,000 bonus.
01:12Director Evans, we're counting on you now.
01:16We're all classmates. No need to say that.
01:19Charlie's here. Come here. I saved you a seat.
01:22You finally made it. I couldn't handle it. Grace has been showing off since you died. She is talking my
01:27hair off.
01:28Come in there.
01:31Charlotte, I thought you weren't coming.
01:34For food like this, I had to come.
01:37You are dressed pretty casually.
01:40As long as it is comfortable.
01:46It has been eight years. Let's introduce ourselves.
01:49Tell us where you work now and how you are doing.
01:54I am currently at the Phoenix Tech as a product director.
01:57Just led my team this year to win an industry gold award.
02:00As expected from our class president.
02:03Always moving up in the world.
02:04Yeah, the class president is amazing.
02:11Very nice.
02:17As for me, I sell insurance.
02:20You can't go wrong with my policy.
02:22If any of you here need coverage, hit me up.
02:2420% off for classmate.
02:26Charlotte, back then, you were the top of our class.
02:29Which company are you working at now?
02:33I don't work.
02:34I stay home and leave off my husband.
02:40The top student back then became a housewife.
02:42What a huge contrast.
02:44What a pity.
02:44I still remember Charlotte when we graduated.
02:46She got more offers than Grace.
02:48Look at Grace.
02:48She is almost a VP now.
02:51Charlie, a woman still needs her own career.
02:54Relying on a husband is never a long-term plan.
02:56What if one day, well, you know what I mean.
02:59You are right.
03:00But I am pretty happy reading Hawthorne.
03:06Arrived.
03:07The ship is good.
03:08And my classmates are very welcoming.
03:11Welcoming.
03:12They are eagerly mocking me.
03:16As for last month's data.
03:20Mr. Hawthorne, did I say something wrong?
03:23No.
03:24Continue.
03:25Continue.
03:26Continue.
03:27Continue.
03:28Continue.
03:33Wow, Grace, you are so fancy.
03:35A diamond started phone case.
03:36Went to Paris some business last month and picked it up at Champs Boutique.
03:39It wasn't expensive.
03:40Only $3,000.
03:41Just for free for fun.
03:49Grace, did you buy this bag in Paris too?
03:51Yeah, it is Olivier's new arrival this year.
03:54It is not available here yet.
04:02Oh.
04:03Just switched to an X5 SUV.
04:05The handling is definitely better than my O3 Series sedan.
04:07What is everyone driving these days?
04:12Got a Grand Gala last year.
04:14Waited over half a year for it.
04:15We closed our series the last month with a gift from the investors.
04:20By the way, Charlie, what car does your husband drive?
04:33Honey, I'm off to work.
04:51I really can't recall.
04:53Don't remember.
04:55He has quite a few cars.
04:56I didn't pay attention.
04:57Which car did he drive today?
04:58Quite a few cars.
04:59So many you can remember.
05:00Charlotte, you are bragging so much.
05:02I really want to meet this husband of yours.
05:04Maybe two electric scooters.
05:05One for work.
05:06One for groceries.
05:07Definitely hard to remember.
05:12Amazing.
05:13The only thing worth wasting time on tonight is this meal.
05:17Charlie, I am serious.
05:19You were the smartest in our class back then.
05:21In our junior year, when you got the National Scholar,
05:23all the teachers in the school said you would definitely make a name for yourself.
05:26Charlotte, this little girl has a boundless future.
05:30Now you are just staying at home, leaving off your husband.
05:32It is really such a pity.
05:33It is quite a pity.
05:37It only has two pieces.
05:39I wonder if they'll bring more.
05:47It is rare for us to all get together.
05:49Let's add each other on WeChat so we can look out for each other.
05:51Yeah.
05:51Let's share our resources.
05:56Charlotte, do you have a business card?
05:58Number.
05:59I don't work.
06:01Charlie, since you are not working, what do you do at home all day?
06:05Don't you get bored?
06:07What do I do at home?
06:08Madam, the studio sent over this unreleased movie.
06:11Hope you enjoy it.
06:13Got it.
06:15Madam, the garden in the courtyard is all finished.
06:20Good kitty, go play.
06:23Watching shows, blocking the cast, cooking sometimes.
06:27Wow, so jealous.
06:31I envy myself, too.
06:34Don't you think your life is completely meaningless?
06:38Does your life value really depend on a job to be able to?
06:43Grace, why bother talking to her?
06:46She is just a trophy wife, unlike you, who made it here on your own.
06:51Charlotte, I hope your marriage stays perfectly happy.
06:56Thanks for the blessing.
07:01Only this shrimp is good tonight.
07:03Bouncy and fresh.
07:04Much tastier than the gossip.
07:06Look at this.
07:07Harley.
07:08What is up?
07:13You are not going to clap back.
07:14It is a class reunion.
07:16If there isn't a superiority ranking, it wouldn't be a reunion.
07:18I really admire your mindset.
07:21Eat more.
07:22Worry less.
07:23Fine, fine.
07:24I'll eat.
07:27But anyway, is your husband really not going to drop by to show them who is boss?
07:33He'll pick me up later.
07:36I hope he doesn't show up in a minivan.
07:38That would be quite a scene.
07:39The reunion topics shifted from work to houses and houses to kids.
07:43Everyone was trying hard to prove they hadn't wasted the last eight years.
07:46Buying a luxury mansion is just for peace and quiet.
07:48Grace was undoubtedly the center of attention.
07:51Every word she said casually dropped its legs.
07:53Her salary, her title, her luxury goods.
07:55Her connections with the bosses.
07:58Saying her bonus was paid in designer bands.
08:01And her salary would double next year.
08:03As for me, the biggest failure at this table.
08:05The former top student in class.
08:06I became the laughingstock of the table.
08:08I can understand.
08:09After all, the stories people want to see are nothing more than two kinds.
08:11One is the underdog's counterattack.
08:13And the other is the fall of a genius.
08:14But it is a pity.
08:15I am neither an underdog nor a fallen genius.
08:18Oh.
08:19Sick of it.
08:23I have a proposal.
08:25Let's split the bill today.
08:27No need to be polite.
08:28Yeah, splitting is good.
08:30Fair and square.
08:30Charlie, you are fine with that.
08:32If splitting is inconvenient, I can't pay for you.
08:35No, no.
08:37I mean, if the amount is too high, you can get your husband to pay.
08:41Since you said you were living off him.
08:45What are you doing?
08:48Leaving off my husband?
08:49My husband's credit limit is high enough anyway.
08:53We haven't paid yet.
08:55Just getting ready.
08:59As long as you can pay.
09:02What is your room number?
09:03Don't come up when you get here.
09:04I'll just come down to meet you.
09:05Quiet.
09:07I am afraid you'll scare them.
09:08You are exaggerating.
09:10You just don't know these people.
09:12Charlie, who are you chatting with?
09:16My husband, listen up, everyone.
09:18Charlie's husband is coming to pick her up.
09:20That is great.
09:21We can finally meet him.
09:23Charlotte, what does your husband do?
09:25You never mentioned it.
09:27He is in business.
09:29What kind of business?
09:30Something in tech.
09:32Tech.
09:33Big or small company.
09:34What is the annual revenue?
09:36Not too big.
09:37Not too small.
09:38Annual revenue.
09:39I never really asked.
09:41You don't even know your husband's company's revenue.
09:43He minds his own business.
09:45And I just eat and drink.
09:47To let his wife freeload so comfortably.
09:49Your husband must be part of the car.
09:52Charlie, what car does he drive?
09:54Why not have him drive to the door so we can spot him?
09:56Didn't you guys guess the scooter earlier?
09:58I was just joking.
10:00Still.
10:01Starting a business is tough now.
10:02Small companies face huge pressure.
10:04Charlie, your husband works hard to earn money.
10:07Don't let him drive.
10:08Go easy on him.
10:10I'm looking for my husband.
10:11And he is more than happy with it.
10:13Charlie, it is better to rely on yourself.
10:16If you are looking for a job, just let me know.
10:18Our marketing department happens to be hiring.
10:20I can give you a referral.
10:21What company?
10:25Hawthorne Technologies.
10:28Mr. Hawthorne, partnering with Hawthorne Technologies is an honor for our company.
10:33Good work today.
10:43Hawthorne Technologies.
10:45We won with a market cap of over $80 billion.
10:47That's just what public in Hong Kong last year.
10:49Hawthorne Technologies.
10:50Hawthorne.
10:51That is an absolute industry giant.
10:53They have social media and AI among their three main sectors.
10:57Their AI chips even rival top global tech giants.
10:59My own company wanted to work with them.
11:01We waited six months and got nowhere.
11:03Grace, you are a director there.
11:05That is incredible.
11:06I just got lucky.
11:07I caught the right trend.
11:08From kickoff to launch, it took about six months.
11:10We won the Golden Coast Industry Award at year end.
11:13Grace, I knew you were good.
11:15But I had no idea you were this incredible.
11:21Didn't you just have a seafood feast?
11:23Seafood is seafood.
11:24And spicy hot pot is spicy hot pot.
11:27All right.
11:28Got it.
11:29So, are you interested, Charlie?
11:31I can't exactly make you a director right away.
11:32But this is Hawthorne.
11:34Starting from the bottom.
11:35With your skill.
11:36Why not?
11:38So, I'm grateful!
11:40I'm grateful!
11:43I'm grateful!
11:44I'm grateful!
11:44So, I'm grateful!
11:46Because...
11:49It is too much work.
11:50I'd rather live off my husband.
11:53Fine.
11:54To each their own.
11:56Since you think asking for handouts as a housewife makes you happy,
12:00U.S. outsiders can't really say much.
12:02A total lost cause.
12:03Such a top-tier industry.
12:04Resources handed right to her.
12:06And she still refuses.
12:06She is so narrow-minded.
12:07It'd be a total waste.
12:08I bet she is just scared.
12:09After staying home for years, our former top student is totally washed up.
12:12She couldn't even put together a decent resume.
12:14How would she dare go to Hawthorne?
12:17Almost there.
12:17Five minutes.
12:20Leaving so soon.
12:21Wait a minute.
12:22Charlie, we still have an after-party.
12:24Not gonna join us.
12:25I'll pass.
12:26My husband is here.
12:27Her hobby is finally here!
12:29I'd really like to see the man who keeps our national scholar cooped up at home.
12:33Let's see what he is made of.
12:35Can he buy Charlotte a couple of discounted luxury items?
12:37Or maybe a mortgage for tens of thousands of dollars on a tiny dump?
12:40Don't overestimate him.
12:41In this economy, a regular woman reporting to get married is already a miracle.
12:44Charlotte, does your husband's monthly pay even cover a couple of cans of imported baby formula?
12:48If not, I can just lift a finger and toss them work his way.
12:50Consider it charity.
12:51We're old classmates after all.
12:53What do you think?
12:53Her husband is gonna drive here.
12:55I bet it is a bike.
12:56I am guessing a cheap beater.
12:58I bet.
12:58He won't even get into Starlight Hall before being stopped.
13:01He's here.
13:04Charlie did say her husband is his own boss.
13:06It is normal he has a car to drive.
13:10Then you better look closely.
13:21Welcome, Mr. Hawthorne.
13:28That is the Maibok S680.
13:30How is that possible?
13:34How is that possible?
13:35He didn't try to say her husband was just a small business owner.
13:37I'm not mistaken.
13:39That is the Maibok S680.
13:40This cream is at least $6 million.
13:45Order ending in 32-7-1.
13:47Who ordered the spicy hot pot?
13:52This must be Charlotte's husband.
13:53I knew it.
13:55How could Charlotte marry a Maibok S680?
13:57A delivery guy is more like it.
13:58He moaches off her husband at home while he is out delivering food.
14:01Make sense how he supports her.
14:02Charlotte, how much does your husband make per delivery?
14:05$5.
14:09$5.
14:19Mr. Hawthorne, what brings you here in person?
14:22I'm picking up my wife.
14:23Mrs. Hawthorne is dining at our hotel.
14:26Which room is she in?
14:26I'll leave the way.
14:29Charlotte, you're wondering at this reunion.
14:30You have even a song.
14:31You probably never have anything you've seen in your life.
14:38Honey, I'm here to you.
14:41Charlotte, this is your husband.
14:47Charlotte, is this your husband?
14:48He looks old enough to be your dad.
14:50No wonder for eight years.
14:51You kept competing so well.
14:52If I were you, I'd be embarrassed to bring him out.
14:53Two.
14:55Charlie, your hubby is here.
14:57Aren't you going to introduce us?
15:00No, no.
15:01You misunderstood.
15:01I am the lobby manager here.
15:03Oh, so you are a manager, not a delivery guy.
15:06The pay and benefits must be pretty good.
15:07No wonder Charlie can stay home full time and live off her hubby.
15:10He is a five-star hotel lobby manager.
15:12He must make it a month.
15:13What regular workers make in two or three?
15:15You hit the jackpot.
15:16Charlotte used to be top of our class.
15:18We all got after graduation.
15:20She joined the top firm and become an executive.
15:22Who would have thought our top scholar lost to love?
15:25What is wrong with being a bit older?
15:27He is mature, reliable, and knows how to treat a woman.
15:29Charlie marrying you is a real blessing for her.
15:30Yeah, if she hadn't married you,
15:32Charlotte would probably be shocking some company kissing up to the boss.
15:35But look at her now.
15:36She gets to skip decades of hard work compared to the rest of her.
15:38Charlotte is a real winner in life.
15:39Our top scholar's reign really comes in handy.
15:41Winning at the starting line is nothing.
15:42She went straight to the finish line.
15:44I am really not.
15:45Everyone, this lady is our VIP guest.
15:47Charlotte just said it herself.
15:48Her husband was picking her up.
15:49If it is not you, who is it?
15:50I am her husband.
16:10Brother-in-law, this is my husband.
16:12Call him whatever you like.
16:13Call him whatever.
16:17Charlotte's husband is seriously so handsome.
16:23Take your time.
16:24Careful, it is hot.
16:25So, what if she found a good-looking husband?
16:28What is she?
16:31Charlie, you really held out on us.
16:34Your husband is so handsome, and you didn't introduce him sooner.
16:36You never asked me to.
16:37Well, it is not only now.
16:39Hi there.
16:39I am Grace, Charlie's old classmate.
16:49Is that enough?
16:51I'll peel two more.
16:53That is enough.
16:54We're all Charlie's old college classmates.
16:56She never talks about you.
16:57We're quite curious.
16:58No need.
16:59So, what do you do for work?
17:00How did you meet Charlie?
17:01How long have you been together?
17:03A small company.
17:04Small companies are great.
17:05They're flexible.
17:06Unlike our big corporations, with so much red tape.
17:08But the economy isn't great now.
17:10Business is getting harder.
17:11Charlie just said, you are the sole breadwinner.
17:14Hearing that, I felt really sorry for you.
17:16Women nowadays, who wants to be just an accessory?
17:19Staying at home all day.
17:20Over time, you even have to force common topics.
17:23Besides, couples should support each other.
17:26How can they all rely on one person's effort, while the other just enjoys it?
17:30What do you think?
17:31She's my wife, and I can afford to provide for her.
17:34Now I've seen it all.
17:35You think someone could be safe, long-term bachelor, to be someone a child's lover?
17:37You can't even expect, and he is basically drawing himself a little.
17:40Bro, what industry are you in?
17:43Tech.
17:45Which company?
17:50Hawthorne.
17:52What?
17:53Hawthorne!
17:57Is it the Hawthorne I am thinking of?
17:59You are joking, right?
18:00Hawthorne isn't some small company.
18:01Could it be a company with the same name?
18:03Hawthorne is worth $70 billion.
18:04It just went public in Hong Kong last year.
18:06It is not a place where just anyone can work.
18:07Are you sure?
18:08In the tech industry, how many Hawthornes could there be?
18:11Impossible!
18:12Hawthorne is a top-tier company.
18:13Charlotte, here is just a housewife beating off her husband.
18:16How could she have a husband who works at Hawthorne?
18:21He says he works there, and you just believe him.
18:24I work at Hawthorne, too.
18:26We're actually colleagues.
18:27Oh.
18:29I am the marketing director.
18:31Coincidence.
18:31I've been at Hawthorne for three years.
18:33I know practically everyone in every department.
18:35Which department are you in?
18:36I've never seen you around.
18:44I rarely go to the office.
18:46Oh.
18:47A contractor.
18:48No wonder.
18:49Contractors aren't official Hawthorne employees.
18:51Makes sense.
18:51You don't go in.
18:52I thought he was a big shot.
18:54Turns out, he is just a contractor.
18:56He can't compare to Grace.
18:58Grace is actually a director at Hawthorne Media.
19:02I knew it.
19:03Like Charlotte could marry a good man.
19:05What good is looks?
19:06A contractor using Hawthorne's name to show off.
19:08He almost fooled me.
19:10Contractors are contractors.
19:11Benefits and promotions, compared to regular stuff, fall way short.
19:14If you want to be full-time, I can ask around for you.
19:17See if marketing has openings.
19:18After all, at Hawthorne, my words carry weight.
19:20Passing on your resume is no problem at all.
19:22You are too kind, Grace.
19:24You really help with that.
19:25It is nothing.
19:26We're old classmates.
19:27Just helping out where I can.
19:29No.
19:30Thanks.
19:30Come on.
19:31Don't be polite.
19:32Full-time spots at Hawthorne are limited.
19:33And Charlie doesn't have a job.
19:35You need a stable income to support this family, right?
19:38Isn't that right, Charlie?
19:41You've got it wrong.
19:42I don't go to the office because...
19:44I want to stay home with my wife.
19:48I need to stay home with my wife.
19:50Still got time for your wife.
19:51Doing outsourced work.
19:52Here today.
19:52Gone tomorrow.
19:53You better find a way to get full-time.
19:54Once this project ends, you two will be left with nothing.
19:56Outsourcing, after all, isn't a long-term solution.
19:59A man still needs to have a proper career.
20:01Not to mention, you are supporting a wife at home who does absolutely nothing.
20:03Perfect timing.
20:04I happen to have an AI vision project on hand, looking for an execution team.
20:07Since you are in tech, you should know about Xenia Tech's market share in the AI application
20:11layer, right?
20:11The budget is $500,000 USD.
20:13If you can land it, you and Charlotte won't have to worry about a thing for a year.
20:17Class rep, you are way too generous.
20:19You are so lucky.
20:20I picked up $500,000 USD in one night.
20:22This reunion was totally worth it.
20:24Here is the deal.
20:25Go back tonight and draft a proposal for me.
20:27Let me see your team's level.
20:28If we can use it, I'll consider letting you guys tag along.
20:30Don't say I don't look out for old classmates.
20:31Your project is unworkable.
20:33What did you say?
20:34There is a problem with the info architecture.
20:36The accuracy rate is also below the industry average.
20:38If Xenia can't see that, you should change your CTO.
20:40You are just a contractor for Hawthorne.
20:42That is some big talk.
20:45I am not a contractor.
20:46Not a contractor.
20:47Then tell us, what is your position at Hawthorne?
20:53I don't have a position.
20:55Hawthorne is mine.
20:59I don't have a title.
21:00Hawthorne is mine.
21:09You are Hawthorne?
21:11Yes.
21:12Edward Hawthorne.
21:13Hawthorne Media, where I work, is a subsidiary.
21:15Hawthorne Technologies is the parent company.
21:16I am Hawthorne Media's marketing director.
21:18Edward Hawthorne is the chairman of Hawthorne Technologies.
21:19But I have never seen his face.
21:21And I never imagined.
21:22His wife would be Charlotte Turner.
21:24The company I just spent a whole 20 minutes bragging about.
21:26The company I worked so hard to become marketing director of.
21:29It is.
21:30It belongs to Charlotte's husband.
21:34I heard Chairman Hawthorne only appears to the board and core management.
21:36The group's external affairs are handled by the CEO.
21:38I heard that too.
21:39Chairman Hawthorne is low-key and rarely appears in public.
21:41There are barely any clear photos of him online.
21:43I found it.
21:45It really is him.
21:53It is Chairman Hawthorne himself.
21:58Charlotte.
21:58Yeah.
21:59You said you live off your husband.
22:01Yeah.
22:01This husband.
22:02I only have one husband.
22:06Your mother-in-law.
22:06No big girl.
22:07My own brother.
22:08Charlie and I have been besties forever.
22:09Elementary school.
22:09Wait, no.
22:10College.
22:10We were super tight in college.
22:11We're basically family now.
22:12If she eats shrimp, I kill them.
22:13If she drinks soup, I hold a bowl.
22:14If she skip class, I answer the hall.
22:15You just ate three of her shrimp.
22:17Well, I was testing for poison.
22:19For my sister-in-law.
22:20Right.
22:20Testing for poison.
22:22He says he is the chairman.
22:23And you guys don't believe him.
22:24On Wikipedia page, anyone can edit that.
22:27Did you look it up?
22:28Did you just look it up?
22:29Phone.
22:29Where's your phone?
22:30Turn it around.
22:30Unlock it.
22:31There's a huge photo of him on the Wikipedia page.
22:32Are you blind?
22:33I'd like to see you try and edit that.
22:38I was just talking nonsense.
22:41Addy.
22:42Are you really the one on the rich list?
22:44The rich list data is inaccurate.
22:47Oh.
22:49Is it too high?
22:50Too low?
22:53I'd rather not say.
22:54Man, I've never heard such a humble brag.
22:56Charlie, look.
22:57It's things you and Addy are so prestigious.
22:58How about getting an honest family insurance plan?
23:00Global Medical Trust.
23:01An all-in-one inheritance package.
23:03As for the cost, to you guys, it is just the price of a meal.
23:06Oh.
23:06Let's hear it.
23:07Look.
23:08Global Cost-Hare Medical Care.
23:09If in the future Addy gets pissed off by someone, we go to Switzerland for recuperation.
23:11Trust inheritance.
23:12If in the future you live off your husband to a certain level, your descendants can continue to live off
23:15him.
23:15Accident claims are even better.
23:16It covers failed showing off at class reunions.
23:18Think about it.
23:18What if one day someone brats to you about how awesome their company is and how high their position is,
23:21only to find out the company is your husband's and the position was given by your husband's.
23:24How big would that psychological trauma be?
23:26This insurance pays for exactly that.
23:28Add my WeChat later.
23:30You got it.
23:30Bro!
23:31Mom, your son has made the family proud.
23:33I got Chairman Hawthorne's WeChat now.
23:35The insurance gods are blessing me.
23:39H, hello, Mr. Hawthorne.
23:40My name is David Carter, Charlie's college classmate.
23:42We've always been really close.
23:43Is that so?
23:45Charlie, are you close with him?
23:49Back in sophomore year, he copied my homework.
23:52When the professor found out, he said I copied this.
24:02You were talking so big a minute ago.
24:03Now you are all acting like scared little birds.
24:07Mr. Hawthorne, an honor.
24:08I've always heard that Hawthorne technology, strategies, and AI are way ahead of the curve.
24:11I never thought I'd have the honor to meet you in person.
24:12You just said you were from Zenith Tech, right?
24:15Yes, yes, Mr. Hawthorne.
24:16You have a good memory.
24:17I am a product manager at Zenith Tech.
24:18Your user growth from last quarter has seen issues, didn't it?
24:23I've run ads on your product before.
24:25The performance wasn't that great.
24:27Uh, that is the marketing department's issue.
24:31This man still holds grudges.
24:33Guess what?
24:34The department's like, he's right.
24:35I bet this is a share of the vibe.
24:37I bet this is a B-Y-D.
24:39I'm not getting the choice.
24:40He can get through the doors of Sunlight Hall.
24:45He heard them everywhere they said to market.
24:51Mr. Hawthorne, knowing you to visit tonight, Starlight Hall specially opened our boss's private reserve.
24:55These dishes aren't just off the menu, but across all of Asia, they're strictly limited.
24:58Today is my wife's class reunion.
25:00They're the guests of honor.
25:01Understood.
25:02It is a privilege to have Mrs. Hawthorne and the VIPs here.
25:04Our first dish, the Aurora Gold, features premium purple sea urchins from Aomori, Japan.
25:09We only use the 4-10% of each urchin.
25:10Pair tonight with Alba White Troubles, flown in straight from Keepbunk, Italy.
25:13The second dish is Deep Sea Black Pearl, Palomo's Red Prawn from Spain.
25:16Only the finest essence of the prawn ring is used.
25:18So cooked at a low temperature.
25:19It is topped with a delicacy yielding only 10 kilos a year.
25:21Almas Caspian from Iran.
25:22White smoked caviar.
25:23The third dish, Invisible Elephant, features century-old tree-harvested Indonesian golden
25:26swiflet nests.
25:27It is prepared using glacial meltwater from an altitude of over 4,000 meters.
25:30Crafted by three head chefs.
25:31Over.
25:31You mentioned you wanted soup.
25:32This place makes a pretty good one.
25:33Try some.
25:33I am so sick of golden swiflet soup.
25:35It is as bland as plain water.
25:36Malatang tastes much better.
25:37Manager Goodman, I recall this white surgeon caviar demands the diner's status and pellet to be exceptionally high.
25:41For an average person, it is like chewing on synthetic rubber.
25:43They can't appreciate its true essence.
25:44Mr. Hawthorne is absolutely right.
25:46This dish indeed requires a VIP who truly appreciates it.
25:49I see that lady is dressed so exquisitely today.
25:51She must have exquisite taste in such high-end luxury.
25:54Please enjoy, ma'am.
25:56I hope this caviar matches your status.
26:03Hawthorne, you really love to joke.
26:04I am just an ordinary person.
26:06What do I know about tasting?
26:07Ma'am, once this caviar leaves the ice for over three minutes, the taste will be ruined.
26:10If you won't even take a bite, is it not to your taste?
26:12Or are you disrespecting Mr. Hawthorne?
26:18Alright, it is very good.
26:19It truly is.
26:22Out of my league.
26:23Be careful.
26:24The useless classmate.
26:25I've been mocking all night.
26:26It's actually my boss's wife.
26:29Carly.
26:30A woman still needs her own career.
26:32Relying on a husband isn't a long-term plan.
26:35What if one day, well, you know what I mean.
26:36Why bother talking to her?
26:38She is just a trophy wife relying on a man.
26:39Unlike you, who got to where you are today by yourself.
26:41I hope your marriage remains happy and perfect forever.
26:44Thanks for the blessing.
26:45I am just kidding.
26:46But starting a business nowadays isn't easy.
26:48Small companies face a lot of pressure.
26:49It is not easy for your husband to make money.
26:50Don't leave him too dry.
26:51Go easy on him.
26:52Outsourcing, after all, isn't a long-term plan.
26:54A man still needs a proper career.
26:55Especially since he is raising a wife at home instead of nothing.
26:58What did I do tonight?
27:00Called my boss.
27:00A freelancer called his wife a parasite.
27:03It took me three years to become a marketing director.
27:04And in just one meal, it is all gone.
27:07Grace, are you okay?
27:08You look awful.
27:12Grace.
27:13Don't touch me.
27:18It is all your fault.
27:19Insisting on picking me up.
27:20Now the reunion has turned into this.
27:21Here.
27:23Did I gain weight lately?
27:26You said no without even looking.
27:29No.
27:30You too.
27:31Watch the PDA.
27:32Real you.
27:34I'll shut up.
27:35Carry on.
27:37Mr. Hawthorne, a toast to you.
27:38Zenith and Hawthorne are partners.
27:40Hope you'll look out for us.
27:42I wouldn't say that.
27:44Mr. Hawthorne, I used to work in real estate.
27:47And now I want to switch careers.
27:48I was wondering if Hawthorne has any job openings are on our website.
27:52Mr. Hawthorne, our company focuses on vertical content distribution.
27:55It has a natural synergy with Hawthorne's social division.
27:57I have a business plan here.
27:58Would you like to take a look?
27:59Send it to my assistant's email.
28:00Will do.
28:01What is the email address?
28:03Look it up.
28:12Charlie, I spoke out of turn just now, spouting all that nonsense.
28:15Please don't take it to heart.
28:20She was just mocking Charlie, but finding out her husband is Mr. Hawthorne.
28:24Now she is sucking up with a drink.
28:25The way she said Mr. Hawthorne, she changed her team fast.
28:28Let's see how Charlotte handles this.
28:29Going to post this to show off your network.
28:31Look at her posing.
28:32She's doing the whole routine.
28:34It is fine.
28:35Are you sure?
28:36I said it is fine.
28:37Take a seat.
28:39Mr. Hawthorne, I am from Hawthorne Media.
28:41Marketing director Grace Evans.
28:42I've never had a chance to meet you in person.
28:44If there is a chance later, I hope to report to you directly on the media division's work.
28:47Just report to your CEO.
28:49I know.
28:49It is just Grace.
28:51He doesn't like talking business in private.
28:54Today is a class reunion, not a business dinner.
28:58I am sorry.
28:59I was out of line.
29:04This fool must be completely cold by now.
29:07Charlotte, honestly, I feel pretty ashamed today.
29:09Back then, you were the best in our class.
29:11No matter if it has been 8 or 18 years, that won't change.
29:13For what I said earlier, and that e-bike joke, I apologize.
29:17Michael Quinn always cared about his pride to apologize in front of the whole table today.
29:20Sincere or not, at least he put on a good show.
29:23It is fine.
29:24Everyone makes girls sometimes.
29:25It is just using a joke to step on someone to make yourself look good.
29:28Michael, we are not the same.
29:29From beginning to end, I never laughed at Charlie.
29:32You ate three of her shrimp.
29:33I was testing them for poison.
29:34For Charlie, every shrimp your wife eats, I risk my life to make sure it is safe.
29:41Charlie, I have a few things to say.
29:45I admit, I was a bit out of line tonight.
29:48But you can't deny that you chose not to work.
29:50You married well.
29:50I'll give you that.
29:51But that doesn't mean you are capable.
29:53No matter how great your husband is.
29:54That is his achievement.
29:55What about yourself?
29:56What have you actually done these 8 years?
29:59What about you, Charlotte?
30:00What exactly have you done over the past 8 years?
30:09You are Grace Evans, the marketing director of Hawthorne Media.
30:13Yes, the Galaxy Initiative.
30:15You are charging.
30:15Yes, from initiation to execution.
30:18I led the entire process.
30:19As for that project's overall communication strategy, that 72-page presentation, you must be very familiar with it.
30:23Of course.
30:24I can recite every single page.
30:25That proposal, internally codenamed Q217, in the original author's section of Q217, whose name was on it.
30:31The proposal logic for the Galaxy Initiative.
30:32Did you come up with it?
30:35Not me.
30:36No.
30:37It was, it was Advisor Q Advisor.
30:39He is Hawthorne Media's designated strategy advisor.
30:42He never appears in public.
30:43All communication is done through emails and documents.
30:45Everyone knows Advisor Q's proposals are top tier in the industry, but no one knows who he is.
30:48Those ideas that clients raved about a third of them came from him.
30:51I was able to become marketing director.
30:53Half the credit is built upon the proposals provided by Advisor Q.
30:57Who is it, Grace?
30:59It is Advisor Q.
31:03It was Advisor Q.
31:05She's been bragging all night about the Galaxy project, but it turns out she didn't do it by herself.
31:08I knew it, but talk to your project like this.
31:11Must have Advisor Q backing it up.
31:13Otherwise, on her own, she could never pull it off.
31:18It's Advisor Q.
31:19She is the mastermind of the Hawthorne Media in the marketing circle.
31:22She is a legendary exclusive strategy advisor, but no one has ever seen her in person.
31:27Exactly.
31:28Hawthorne Media holds its top position thanks to Advisor Q's strategic support.
31:32The plan is set.
31:33Once again, our Chief Strategy Advisor Q's proposal has selected.
31:37Where's my spicy hot pot?
31:39You really won't consider working for me, Chief Strategy Advisor Q.
31:42No way.
31:42I just want to stay home.
31:43I live off my husband.
31:44Your current position as marketing director is half thanks to Advisor Q's proposals.
31:50Do you know who she is?
31:52Who is she?
31:56She is.
31:58What?
31:59Charlotte, stop!
32:03She is.
32:06Excuse me.
32:06I need to take this.
32:07So what if Charlotte relies on Mr. Hawthorne?
32:09How great can she really be?
32:10She can't possibly be Advisor Q.
32:11I fought for eight years on my own.
32:13She just enjoyed life thanks to her husband.
32:15In the end, I am still the winner.
32:16I won't deny it.
32:17Over the past eight years, in my career, I did rely on Advisor Q for many strategies.
32:21However, being able to work with Advisor Q in a long-term, stable partnership,
32:24and turning industry projects into real tangible profits is also an irreplaceable tool.
32:29In all of Hawthorne Media, I am the only one who can connect with Advisor Q and secure so many
32:32top-tier projects.
32:33That is indeed true.
32:36Race really has what it takes.
32:38Connecting with the great Advisor Q, that is basically holding the lifeline of the industry's top network.
32:42Exactly.
32:43Maintaining such top-tier connections is truly impressive.
32:46So many executives try so hard but fail to reach Advisor Q.
32:48I wouldn't go that far.
32:50Advisor Q is quite reclusive.
32:52She really almost never interacts with anyone.
32:54I am one of the few who can actually communicate with her.
33:00I happen to have a project to discuss with Advisor Q.
33:03I'll call her right now.
33:09Please just call Advisor Q.
33:10Your phone rings.
33:12Charlie, the Advisor Q she meant couldn't be you.
33:18Hello?
33:19Oh, no thanks.
33:20No renovations needed.
33:21Don't call again.
33:22Hang it up.
33:23Sam call.
33:24Hello?
33:25The number you dialed is not answering.
33:26Please try again later.
33:29Looks like it is a bit late.
33:31The Advisor must be asleep.
33:32Advisor Q must be asleep by now.
33:33What a coincidence.
33:34I call Advisor Q and her phone rings.
33:36It is quite a coincidence.
33:37Come on.
33:38Charlie is Mr. Hawthorne's wife.
33:39She can just enjoy life at home.
33:40Why would she bother being some top industry advisor?
33:42Yeah.
33:43Being Mr. Hawthorne's wife means she is set for life.
33:45That beats any industry title.
33:46For sure.
33:47This easy life of Charlotte's is something we all envy.
33:50She doesn't have to be like us, grinding out proposals, dealing with clients, and catering
33:53to their wins.
33:53She just effortlessly enjoys a comfortable life.
33:56That is a nice way to put it.
33:57Sounds like envy, but she is publicly labeling me as someone who relies on her husband with
34:01no real skills.
34:03It is quite easy.
34:04Are you jealous?
34:05Yes.
34:06How could I not be?
34:08Everyone has their own path.
34:09Professor Q, Professor, Mr. Hawthorne asked me to let you know.
34:12For next week's Media Leadership Summit, we need to attend.
34:14Didn't we agree more public appearances and keep a low profile?
34:16Why did Edward Hawthorne make this decision for me?
34:18Chief Strategy Advisor Q, pretty, please.
34:20They're really impossible.
34:27It is Advisor Q!
34:29She called me back!
34:33Advisor Q actually called you back.
34:35Grace, you have so much clout.
34:36Hurry up and answer.
34:37Answer it!
34:37Answer it!
34:38Let us hear the legend's voice.
34:40Professor Q!
34:41Oh my!
34:42I didn't expect you to call back.
34:43Director Evans, sorry to bother you.
34:44I am Advisor Q's assistant for next week's Media Leadership Summit.
34:46Advisor Q will be attending in person.
34:48We'd like to invite you to join us.
34:49If you are available, I can reserve a seat for you.
34:51Media Leadership Summit?
34:52Isn't that the one I just agreed to go to?
34:54Yes, I am available.
34:55Of course, I am available.
34:56I heard that Advisor Q advisor never attends public events.
34:58The summit invited her for three years, but she never went.
35:00She's actually making an exception this time.
35:01Advisor Q attending in person.
35:02This is such a rare opportunity.
35:03So many people are dying just to catch a glimpse of her.
35:05Can you bring us along to experience it?
35:07We're all classmates, after all.
35:08I can take you guys with me.
35:09I'll introduce you to Advisor Q when we're there.
35:14Thanks!
35:14Charlie, you should come too.
35:16It is a rare chance to meet top industry figures.
35:18But, since you don't usually deal with these things,
35:20you probably won't understand what anyone is talking about.
35:22I already got my invite.
35:24I was planning to go in.
35:24What?
35:25She got an invite too.
35:26Why her?
35:27You all just want to see the show, right?
35:29Perfect.
35:30We can catch up again next week.
35:32This should be quite a show.
35:35Perfect timing.
35:36I'll take this opportunity to let everyone know who I really am.
46:01isco West.
46:02it is your turn, ladies and gentlemen, please give a warm round of applause to Hawthorss
46:06Media Advisor Cube.
46:10Hello everyone, today I will talk about the treaty communication model.
46:15So from our school days to family life and our careers from start to finish the one
46:19that lost completely has always been me.
46:21That is all for my presentation.
46:22Thank you, everyone.
46:28Charlotte is truly amazing. I've never bowed to anyone in my life. But today, I didn't.
46:31Earlier, I even told her she knew nothing. Now I just want the ground to swallow me whole.
46:37Charlotte!
46:43Are you okay?
46:48I am sorry.
46:53I am sorry. I've been competing with you since college. You got first place. I could only get second. You
46:58got the National Excellence Award. I could only get the school award after graduation. You suddenly disappeared. I thought I
47:03finally won. At the reunion, I specifically wore my most expensive dress. I borrowed a friend's portion to show you
47:08that I was doing better than you. But you're just not there eating strength, not caring about anything. The more
47:12I talk, the less you care. And the more I wanted to prove myself. I thought I won. And then...
47:18Look at my real life. You were the winner all along.
47:26Have some water.
47:29Why?
47:30Drink and sit down. Aren't you tired? Wearing heels that high.
47:42All right. All right. Since everything's been said, let's raise a glass to Charlotte. Number one back then. And still
47:46number one. Eight years later.
47:47No, no, no. Don't make a big part.
47:50Charlie, you deserve it.
47:52All right. Oh, it's less than eight years. It's all worth hard.
48:01How did I do today?
48:04That part at the end about dynamic weight adjustment was much more detailed than it would.
48:08The natural puts me in a good mood, so I shared a little extra.
48:13Next time you are in a good mood, hold back. Save it to build the clients.
48:18Capitalist.
48:21Yeah. You're a capitalist.
48:23Mrs. Hawthorne, we have right with media. I've always wanted to work with Advisor Q. Would it be all right
48:27to get your contact info?
48:28Mrs. Hawthorne, if there is a chance, could we invite you to do an internal training?
48:31Just coordinate with my husband. I don't handle these matters directly.
48:35My assistant will follow up with you.
48:37Perfect. Thank you, Mr. Hawthorne.
48:42Take care, Mr. Hawthorne. Let's get together again soon.
48:45Charlotte, make sure you come to the next reunion.
48:47We'll catch up later. Charlie.
48:48Take care, Charlie.
49:12Grace.
49:13Yeah?
49:13Your execution is really good.
49:15Keep up the good work.
49:17That is an endorsement from Advisor Q.
49:20Thank you, Charlie.
49:25Oh, I am exhausted. I am never going to this event again.
49:30Sure. I'll ask the kitchen tonight to make sure to recharge you.
49:33I want three plates.
49:35Even five is fine.
49:38My WeChat group is blowing up.
49:41This class reunion really taught me a lesson.
49:43Charlotte, our classmate, from today on, is in my heart forever the ultimate boss.
49:47Someone finally spoke my mind.
49:49Charlie, you were so bad.
49:54What is all the buzz in the group chat?
49:56Nothing special. Just praise me for keeping a low profile.
49:59Charlie, today really opened my eyes.
50:02For all these years, I've always made you my target.
50:03Looking back, it is pretty pointless.
50:05You are the most grounded person I've ever met.
50:06I can't be exactly like you, but I'll try.
50:12Grace sent you another message.
50:14What did she say?
50:15A self-reflection.
50:18Did she pass?
50:19Above a passing grade, below an A.