Negotiator (谈判官)

It has been 17 hours since last night

and I don't see any progress for the merger negotiation of Quick, Qin.

You're the Chinese legal representative of Yep.

You need to come up with a solution!

I never expected Quick's boss

to suddenly change and refuse to negotiate.

Please, give me some time.

No one can ensure. Listen, I give you one more hour.

If you don't have any progress in one hour, I will fire you and your firm.

What was Mr. Chen thinking?

He took such a long flight to their headquarters

starts talking about merging with Yep

and then suddenly stopped negotiation altogether.

I really have no idea what he's doing.

I'm really starting to think he's losing it. It's...

What's going on here?

Still haven't seen him.

Jeez.

Mr. Qin, it's already been half an hour.

How's Tian Yu doing?

It's fallen through.

The CEO of Quick suddenly fell silent in the middle of negotiations.

Chen Mo founded his first literature website in 1999.

He made his first fortune.

In 2010, his social networking platform went public in New York.

Two years later, he helped another website go public in Hong Kong.

This guy isn't short on money at all.

Since he doesn't need money, why did he agree to collaborate with Yep?

Simple.

In the free-for-all taxi-hailing app market in China

only the American Yep and Chinese Quick are left standing.

These two companies have been hemorrhaging money to seize market share.

There's no benefit to either of them for this to continue.

But Chen Mo is suddenly pulling out.

It's not like such a big player to go back on his word.

- Hello? - Cui Xi.

Where's Tong Wei? Put her on the phone.

Tell her to think of something quickly. I only have half an hour left.

If Chen Mo doesn't return to the negotiating table

I will be fired, okay?

I understand.

I am Xie Xiao Fei.

This is who I am in the beginning of this story.

Arrogant, bossy, and condescending.

Thank you.

If I hadn't met her today

I might have continued my life just like that.

There's no more time.

She will come. She'll definitely be here.

Mr. Qin, I know Ms. Tong is a very outstanding negotiator

as well as your close friend.

But you can't stake your future on her alone.

If the negotiation fails, how will you explain to CEO Sun?

We can't wait. We must take measures.

You're finally here.

- Where's Chen Mo? - Across the hall.

Let's go.

I'm a user of Quick. I have a complaint.

Where's CEO Chen?

Who has a complaint?

Hello, CEO Chen. I'd like to speak in private.

Who was that woman?

I have a question.

Which kingdom are you a princess of?

You flew all the way to the U.S. to make a complaint. Who are you?

Allow me to introduce myself.

I am a negotiator of CAEA stationed in Shanghai. My name is Tong Wei.

Negotiator? Oh, that's scary.

Let me introduce myself.

If this were a honey trap, I'd play with you for a while.

If you want to negotiate, then I'm sorry. Please leave.

You don't have to listen to me negotiate

but you should at least listen to my complaint.

What's your complaint?

I'll sit down and talk.

This is what happened.

A while ago, I had to go to U.S. headquarters

to participate in a 10-day training.

I caught a ride to Shanghai Pudong Airport.

I ordered the ride with the Quick app.

This is what happened.

I'll play the clip for you.

Is something the matter, mister?

Do you have the Yep app on your phone?

Yes. Why?

Can you also request a ride from me on Yep?

When we reach the destination, I'll lower your fare.

I don't understand.

While I'm driving for Quick, you can request the ride from me on Yep.

That way, I can get paid from both companies on one ride.

I can earn more and it doesn't cost you anything.

Isn't that great?

Mister, you're very clever.

There's just nothing else I can do.

I hope those two companies can keep fighting

so that I'd earn even more.

What's it called? An "Internet mindset", right?

That's the end. "Internet mindset."

After hearing a base-level driver say that

do you and your team still plan on continuing this battle?

Were you sent by Yep to persuade me?

I'm not here to persuade you.

I'm here to help you and myself.

Why do you say that?

This is what I see it.

After Yep entered the Chinese market, in order to seize the market from Quick

they've been continuously looking for ways to come up with subsidies.

That is what gave rise to click farms.

Both companies burn through astronomical amounts of money every month

but that money is used by others through clicks.

It's a legal loophole.

Therefore, if both companies continue to fight, you'll both go down.

By then, the taxi app market will no longer exist.

Won't that be an inconvenience for those of us who need rides?

I believe such a result isn't what you wish to see either.

To be honest, I have an understanding of your entrepreneurial history.

I know you have no shortage of money.

However, when Quick first launched

you and your team spent more than a year in over 30 cities

on local marketing efforts.

I believe you didn't invest so much effort just for the money.

Young lady, you know quite a lot.

That's dangerous.

Yes, I don't need money.

My primary mission now is how to spend money

so that everybody can enjoy a happy life.

Quite admirable, aren't I? Yes, I think I so too.

That's why I regret this merger.

I believe after Yep begins collaborating with Quick

Yep will no longer face any competition and will dominate the market.

In any market, the absence of competition is detrimental to the industry.

What do you think?

I understand what you're saying.

One company dominating the market isn't good

but you don't want to see both companies fail, do you?

So, I just want to say there are still many things you can do after the merger.

I just hope you can give yourself and the users a chance.

What do you say?

- I look forward to working with you. - Okay, got it.

CAEA, Tong Wei. I'll remember you.

I hope it won't turn into a grudge a few months down the line.

Why?

Some people mean well but end up doing more harm than good

but that's no reason to not help.

All right. I hope we will meet again.

Hello.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Here.

Thanks for flying out here for me

and helping me take care of such a big problem.

Cheers.

Let me be clear.

I didn't fly out here just for you.

I have training at U.S. Headquarters.

Besides, I'm not doing this for free.

I'm sure your law firm will be generous, right?

Makes sense.

CAEA negotiators aren't easy to hire.

So, in order to thank you...

You're not short of money.

So... I'll give my body to you.

Aren't you cheeky?

I booked a room nearby. Tonight, why don't we...

Tian Yu! How many times have I told you? We're just--

Friends.

- Okay. - You'd best remember that.

I was just joking. Why are you so serious?

Well, either way, I have to thank you.

Let's drink to today's victory.

Cheers.

- What time is your flight tomorrow? - 10 a.m.

That's early. You should get some rest tonight.

I'll give you a ride when we're done eating.

No, it's okay. I can catch a cab. We're just friends.

Friends? This is New York. It's dangerous so late at night.

See you back in China.

Ladies and gentlemen!

Let us introduce the first boxer!

Yep, a lot of people here were once frightened by him.

Let's give it up for Ivan the Russian Bulldozer!

Bulldozer is returning to Russia soon.

After this game, he's done with the business.

Oh, but he's going to be very good today.

I just hope he doesn't kill the rival.

Let us introduce the other boxer.

Really, folks, don't understand what happened to him in his life

why he is so anxious to be beaten up!

Regardless, standing here makes him a warrior.

This is a name you probably never heard of before.

Let's give it up for Xiao Fei!

Xiao Fei!

I like boxing because I like the tangible feeling of this sport.

But, very few people support me.

- That includes my family. - Xiao Fei, you got this! I love you!

He must be kidding.

This dude must have walked into the wrong place.

An Asian?

Hey, Bruce Lee! This ain't karate for kindergarteners.

You're gonna get killed. Get outta there!

Ready?