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I always think that
the world is too noisy,
so I enjoy the purity and serenity under the water.
Here,
I can listen to my own inner voice.
Sometimes I even think
it would be wonderful if the human heart has a switch.
Once it is switched off,
I could be cut off from the world.
Switch it on,
this beating heart
can rejoin the sea of people.
Yan,
the project met some troubles.
You mean we lost.
Send me those documents.
Yan?
It's not your first day at work.
The word "lost"
is not in my dictionary.
I'll go to meet Davis.
I don't have an appointment.
Please tell Mr. Davis
that I just want to give him a cup of coffee.
I'll be in his office in five minutes.
-I'll talk to you later. -Okay.
Good morning, Mr. Davis.
Mr. Zhou,
I can give you one coffee's time.
Starting now.
Thank you, Mr. Davis.
I come here to ask one question.
Did we lose
because something was wrong with the proposal
or you were not satisfied with the proposed cost?
I'm sorry.
That's a trade secret. We can't tell you that.
Gentlemen,
if this is your elected project
I suggest that you increase this cost.
Why?
The non-toxic, low VOC coating materials
did not pass testing
which added to the risk
existing in building construction.
As far as I know,
one of the biochemical labs
from Harvard so far
has reported recently,
such surface coating
cannot quite adapt to the changeable weather,
especially on sea islands which have high temperature and humidity.
Yes, we are familiar with this problem.
In fact, we are talking about it right now.
-Can I show you our project again? -Please.
In our project,
green is not our main theme.
The design concept
is a perfect combination between the whole building and nature.
Wood is the primary building material.
Plus, we use a 3D printer to build a model of the villa,
and use virtual reality
which we can follow in the construction process.
Yes, but look at your project cost.
It's way out of our budget.
Mr. Davis,
look,
you can enjoy a cup of espresso at a corner coffee shop
with a half-ounce of maple sugar,
at 65 degrees Celsius,
also at five Australian dollars a cup.
Now, I put in front of you here
a perfect cup of coffee,
so you need to pay double for my service.
For you,
pay more but in saving time and energy
you gain a perfect service.
Do you consider that such an expense
is valuable?
Same reason for our project,
do you feel it's expensive?
I will reconsider your project, but one last thing...
thank you for your perfect coffee.
Thank you.
Did you enjoy the show?
Won't you applaud for me, Chairman Zhou?
Don't be cocky.
Let me ask you again.
When will you come back?
I'm alone now.
Let's talk.
Did I pass the test?
So you know it's a test.
That's not bad.
But the market
is not as simple as you think.
Doing business is like boxing.
Good prejudgment is the key to good defense.
Currently, in our country,
traditional commercial real estate projects have reduced sharply.
In comparison, tourist resorts
and transformation of tribal villages
have become mainstream.
It also shows indirectly
that the market has entered
a period of radical adjustment towards a prudent approach.
I have to say,
you have some very accurate observations.
However, the market is not as simple as you think.
Your idea of building a tribal-style village
will involve huge investment.
I want to test the water first.
The Asio Resort Village will be enough.
What do you think, Dad?
We can talk about it. Come back first.
I have work to do. Let's talk later.
Dad, Aunt Ye, let's say goodbye here.
Son,
mind your safety when you're abroad.
Take good care of yourself.
I will.
Yan,
take this. Read it later.
Wherever you are,
take this with you
and I will be there with you.
Xiaomeng, Yan has a flight to catch.
Let him board now.
Xiaomeng,
listen to Mom. Let Yan go.
There's no need to get emotional.
I'm leaving. Bye.
Xiaomeng.
Chairman Zhou, here are the files that you want.
Good.
I have news.
Wan's Corp is officially
filing for bankruptcy at court.
Chairman Wan couldn't take it
and had a stroke.
He is now under intensive care in the hospital.
His son, Wan Youhe,
is trying to manage the situation.
Greed is like a knife.
Man holds it in his hand
to prevail and succeed.
Yet if this knife falls into someone else's hand,
it will cost lives.
President Jiang is in such a good mood.
Where did you get this treasure?
A friend
gave me a chess set,
which is made of red sandalwood.
I suppose it's not cheap.
When we were young,
we often played Chinese chess together.
You've never won a game.
When we have time,
how about a game with your precious chess?
As I don't know how to play chess,
you will have a chance to win.
Chairman Zhou,
I won't challenge you at business.
Yet speaking of chess,
it's too soon
to say who might be the winner.
Stand up. Harder.
-You're right. -Look.
When you close your eyes, try to let it go.
It will become stronger and stronger
and finally get you down.
-He is good. -Yes.
In front of the fist,
you must be brave.
Analyze calmly and decisively.
This is the philosophy of boxing.
The same thing for how we survive.
Chairman Zhou has called for this board meeting today.
What do you want to discuss with us?
Qingyan,
give the documents of the Asio Resort Village
to President Jiang.
Haven't we lost the bid
of the Asio Resort Village?
Today, I am going to
update you about this project.
There's a new chance for this project.
Though the cost is high,
it could be an important step
for our branch in Sydney to expand our business.
My view is...
to go ahead.
Stand up. One more time.
Boss, next time you need a professional trainer.
Okay?
Good.
Good.
Since Chairman Zhou has made a decision,
we should fully support it.
The Sydney branch is under my supervision.
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