Game of Hunting (Hunting Ground / Lie Chang / 猎场)

Mr. Chen Sr. passed away.

Kui said she was lonely, so I came to keep her company.

Kui is lucky to have a friend like you.

Have a seat.

Yi Ren.

Maybe I'm reading too much into things. I hope you don't mind.

Why would I? Tell me what it is.

Back in the house, I saw Kui receive a phone call.

Now, I'm guessing it was from you.

She must have told you who came over to visit.

They're all old friends of yours.

You didn't have to deliberately avoid them.

So, you must have been avoiding me.

That's not entirely true.

Actually...

I wish to avoid creating any awkwardness.

This includes everybody else's feelings.

Of course, it's your feelings I care most about.

You would care about me?

Why wouldn't I?

Thinking and talking like this is not good for you.

I know feeling inferior is pathetic. Nobody wants to feel that.

But I can't help it.

Yi Ren.

You have a wealth of experience.

You've been head of a large company

and have survived hard times when you were on your own.

Some women...

have a perfect future ahead, no matter what happens...

because many people in high places are willing to give them a helping hand.

Others are not as lucky.

Every bit of value in their futures must be earned through blood and sweat.

This is the life of working women.

Jia, what do you want to say?

Have I done something wrong?

I don't know.

I remember you came once before when Xiong Qing Chun was with Zheng Qiu Dong.

After that, for some reason, she left.

After I got together with him, I had to force myself to not think about this.

Thinking about it makes me so scared.

The last time I saw you...

I don't know why, but I suddenly thought of the Mayans and doomsday--

Jia, that's enough.

I understand what you're saying.

People have spoken about me like I'm a demon.

But I'm not a demon.

People have said I'm frightful.

That is because they don't have the courage to face their own misfortune

nor do they have the ability for self-reflection.

Against their conscience, they say it is bad luck brought to them by others

and parade around with their wounds for all to see.

They pretend to be innocent to gain sympathy

yet force public criticism on me.

I'm used to grinning and bearing it.

I believe the truth speaks for itself. I'm not fond of giving explanations.

But now, I'm saying no to that.

I keep letting other people use me like a trash can.

Even I feel disgusted by myself.

I have to speak the truth.

Problems between you two cannot be blamed on others.

If there are demons in broad daylight

then they are the ones who accuse the good people of being demons.

What Xiong Qing Chun did to Zheng Qiu Dong was out-and-out betrayal.

What did it have to do with me?

Jia.

I was a poor child who came to Hangzhou with 300 yuan in my pocket.

Everything I have now didn't come easily.

Zheng Qiu Dong is my everything.

I hope you will not see him again. I'm begging you.

Don't say that.

What you receive from begging is what others don't need anymore.

What is Zheng Qiu Dong?

The one you truly love?

Or a necessity for you to survive in this city?

Of course...

He is the one I love.

On this point...

It's not that I worry you.

It's that you don't have confidence in yourself.

You've seen him with Xiong Qing Chun.

You've imagined him with me.

You can't help but compare.

No matter how you compare, you feel he doesn't treat you as well.

It's not a delusion. It's a matter of fact.

If that is how it is

then it is woe for the two of you.

I feel you are still in his heart.

You must also think...

he is in my heart as well.

Am I right?

- Isn't he? - No.

Do you believe me?

At least I want to believe you.

Jia.

With age comes wisdom.

After experiencing joys and sorrows

one is bound to realize some life wisdom.

I can tell you the cost of being immature is high for women.

It's best to put a stop to it while you're still young.

Or else, you will pay with the best years of your life

and innumerable opportunities.

The most you'll get in return is a few words of sympathy.

By the time you come to your senses...

there will already be wrinkles around your eyes.

The immaturity I speak of comes in many forms.

One of which is lying to yourself.

Without immaturity, there is no true love.

If lying to yourself can bring peace of mind

then it's worth doing.

If it can bring peace of mind, then why do you still say I am in his heart?

At least don't lie to yourself.

They've all left. I should go see Kui now.

You haven't promised me yet.

- Promised you what? - Not to see him again.

I'm sorry.

I cannot accept this sort of restriction that is issued to mistresses.

I don't believe a promise like this is any sort of guarantee.

If you believe you cannot have all of Zheng Qiu Dong...

then there is a dangerous possibility you should be aware of.

What dangerous possibility?

You're not right for each other.

I am just guessing. Don't take it to heart.

Uncle Chen, these were your favorites.

Unfortunately, I came too late.

Where's Mr. Chen?

He went to pick up Chairman Liang of Hui Yin Ventures.

You didn't get to see him in Beijing, right? You can see him now.

He came just for me?

Not really.

He knew Chen's father. He's also from the Wudaokou neighborhood.

He's coming to visit.

I said it'd be perfect.

You two can also meet.

I'm also a financial consultant for their company now.

Didn't his assistant say their Beijing branch is already fully staffed?

Yes.

We're being too inflexible.

Yi Ren, why must you return to Beijing?

What if you don't go back?

What do you mean?

Hui Yin's headquarters are in Hangzhou and they're hiring.

- What if you work here for two years? - Here?

I haven't thought about it.

That's not a problem. Think about it now.

I never thought I'd plant grapes in Yunnan.

It's a bit sudden.

I've been wanting to ask you what's so good about Beijing.

Nothing at all.

Hui Yin has a very nice environment.

They have an open-minded corporate culture

and a very graceful and mild way of doing things.

Their business is mainly comprised of high-end clients.

I can speak to Chairman Liang and have a good team picked out for you.

Have you become a headhunter?

If Chen's father hadn't passed away at this time, you wouldn't have come.

Then you wouldn't be able to meet Chairman Liang.

The old man dotes on you.

He's already gone

but he still left you a reason to escape your predicament.

They're here.

- Hello, Bang. - Hi, Kui.

Let me introduce you to a friend.

This is my good friend, Luo Yi Ren.

She used to be the chairwoman of Zhong Bao Media.

The old man has passed so she came to keep me company.

This is Chairman Liang of Hui Yin Ventures.

- Hello. - Hello.

Zhong Bao? It's an honor to meet you. My name is Liang Bang.

Hello, Chairman Zheng.

President Zhao? What brings you here?

I'm sorry. I'm no longer bank president.

Kidding! I accept your recommendation and have handed in my resignation.

I came to say goodbye.

Thank you.

I didn't expect it to happen so fast. The French have learned to be efficient.

When will you head to Beijing?

- Tonight. - So soon?

You came at the right time.

Manager Tian and I were just picking out a gift for you.

You're giving me a gift?

You're being too nice. I should be the one giving you a gift.

Take a look. This is what we just picked out.

I like them.

Thank you.

I'm going to Beijing tonight to accept the offer

and inform the executives at the Beijing subbranch.

I'll be back soon for a debriefing and then I'll officially assume my post.

When I return, I'm taking you guys out to dinner.

Hello, Jia.

Seeing you so relaxed, I'm guessing everything went well.

President Zhao has already handed in his resignation.

He's going to Beijing tonight to pick up his offer.

Congratulations.

If every case could be as straightforward as yours

that would make us so happy.

Making up my mind so soon

was because I had been wanting to leave for a long time.

However, to be able to find me in a sea of people

and match me with a position that needs me, one that I needed

honestly won you a very favorable impression from the start.