Episode 28 recap: Qiang Mujie dug deep and defeated A Bao.
On January 2, 1994, the Pu Jiang Securities News published an announcement, revealing the payment deadline for the subscription certificates. The apparel company was the last of the eight stocks to be drawn in the lottery, which naturally caught the market's attention. Qiang Mujie was closely following the apparel company's stock, wanting to completely drive A Bao out.
In 1978, A Bao and Xue Zhi fell in love. Xue Zhi was a ticket collector on the No. 13 bus, known as the "Flower of the No. 13 Bus". Xue Zhi came from a well-off family, with a distinguished young lady demeanor, who liked stamp collecting, calligraphy, and playing chess. In her spare time, she also studied English. A Bao was deeply attracted to Xue Zhi, thinking they could have a happy ending, but unexpectedly Xue Zhi later went to Hong Kong. A Bao and Xue Zhi saw each other for the last time in Hong Kong, and before leaving, Xue Zhi reminded A Bao not to reveal their meeting.
On January 2, 1994, the Pu Jiang Securities News published an announcement, revealing the payment deadline for the subscription certificates. The apparel company was the last of the eight stocks to be drawn in the lottery, which naturally caught the market's attention. Qiang Mujie came to the apparel company's president Cai to cooperate, and found out that A Bao had set the opening price at 10 yuan. Qiang Mujie immediately offered an opening price of 18.8 yuan.
A Bao returned to the Heping Hotel, only to find that Ye Shu was waiting for him. Ye Shu had prepared a Walmart exit route for A Bao, but A Bao had blocked it himself. The Heping Hotel was demanding the room rent, and Ye Shu advised A Bao to take a step back and not get involved in the stock market again. A Bao suddenly remembered that on December 31, 1993, Mei Ping had brought a New Year's gift to visit Ye Shu, who had already resigned from the foreign trade company and started her own business. Not only did Ye Shu refuse to accept her gift, but he also forcibly drove her away. Before leaving, Mei Ping swore that she would never enter this room again and left a document for Ye Shu.
A Bao guessed that Mei Ping had come to inform Ye Shu, but he didn't take it seriously. Mei Ping and A Bao waited for the elevator together, and Mei Ping noticed that A Bao was indifferent towards her because of the incident with Wang Mingzhu. A Bao felt that she had treated Wang Mingzhu too cruelly, and Mei Ping poured out the resentment that had accumulated in her heart. She came from a humble background and was jealous of the high-and-mighty Wang Mingzhu, so she reported her, but Mei Ping had no regrets.
A Bao saw Ye Shu off in the elevator, and couldn't help but think about the help and support Ye Shu had given him over the years. A Bao was filled with mixed feelings. In 1987, the establishment of the Yuyuan Commercial City marked the beginning of the commercialization reform in Shanghai. Seven years later, the apparel company made its debut on the market. On the day of listing, the Shanghai Composite Index was in a turbulent state, and with the upcoming Spring Festival holiday, most institutions had already withdrawn from the market, and most investors adopted a wait-and-see attitude towards the opening of the apparel company's stock.
When the stock market opened, the clothing company's stock quickly rose to $10.80. A Bao and Qiang Mujie were closely monitoring the stock's performance, and they both jumped into the action. In the bloodless battlefield of the stock market, they engaged in an intense battle, and the stock price continued to climb, eventually closing at $18.88. Qiang Mujie emerged victorious in the first round, impressing the company's CEO, Cai, with his skills.
The Southern Investment Company achieved a victory in the opening, leaving a lasting impression in the market. Qiang Mujie regained the recognition of the Shenzhen headquarters, and over the next five trading days, he used various accounts to accumulate positions, pulling off four consecutive strong bullish candles. The clothing company's stock price soared to $25, becoming a hot topic in the market. A Bao decided to take a gamble and put all of his 500,000 shares on the table.
Qiang Mujie gave orders to the traders to short the stock and cover the shorts, aiming to take full control of the situation and completely push A Bao out of the game. Over the next two days, two large bearish candles erased the bullish momentum, and through the rumor of the withdrawal of the main forces, Qiang Mujie shorted the stock, causing the price to consolidate around $28 for a few days. After three more rounds of selling, the Shanghai retail investors were left in a daze.
The members of the Qilin Society, including Doctor Wu, couldn't understand Qiang Mujie's intentions. Commander Cai realized that Qiang Mujie wanted to kick A Bao out of the game. A Bao had Commander Cai, You Piao Li, and Aunt Pang use their tractor accounts to follow the rhythm of the Southern Investment Company, buying on the dips, and their profits quickly reached 15%. A Bao decided to launch an ambush to capture Qiang Mujie, but Commander Cai was worried that the CEO of the clothing company, Cai, might not agree.
The CEO, Cai, came to A Bao to inquire about the situation. A Bao suggested that the company offer free shares to the shareholders to boost their confidence, and the CEO agreed to discuss it at the board meeting. As the clothing company announced its annual report, the stock price started to rise. Qiang Mujie warned the CEO not to distribute shares recklessly, and he had his people find out that A Bao's two main backers were the boss of the Ningbo garment factory and Lin Tai. A Bao was just a proxy operator, and Qiang Mujie decided to first cut off A Bao's main supporters.
Qiang Mujie persuaded the Ningbo garment factory boss to withdraw his investment, and he also called to buy Li Li's Zhizhen Garden, offering a 15% premium, which Li Li accepted. Li Li then called A Bao to inform him that Lin Tai's shares had been transferred to the Southern Investment Company, and the 3 million in profits were transferred to A Bao. A Bao was left with no choice, and if the stock price fell below $10, he would be left with nothing.
Started strong, the first 20 episodes were unexpectedly good, making me think it could become a classic. But then it took a nosedive after episode 20.
Intentional conflicts, various unclear plot points.
People like Mr. Qiang, A Bao, and Miss Wang somehow reached such high positions.
They claim to be clear-headed when it comes to love, but one by one, they can't seem to think straight.
When you project yourself into the role of A Bao, you will feel conflicting emotions. However, if you stand from an objective standpoint and understand what A Bao is thinking, as well as the thoughts of other characters, the conflicts won't be as significant.
Regard those who haven't seen it as truly independent individuals rather than mere appendages of A Bao.
The experiences differ for each individual, and everyone has their own perspective. Personally, I feel that the beginning portrays a fantasy world, while the later part reflects reality.
Of course, this drama reminds us that every successful person needs connections.
The experiences vary for each person, and everyone has a different perspective. Personally, I believe that the first part of the drama is entertaining, while the latter part represents reality.
Of course, this drama teaches us that every successful person needs connections.
Classic lines from the drama:
1. "Your heart can be passionate, but your head must stay cool.
2. "In business, learn two words: 'no response.' If you don't know, can't explain, haven't planned, or if it troubles yourself or others, don't respond (don't speak).
Leave room for maneuvering.
3. "Always leave yourself an escape route. It's a way to be prepared for any turnaround. The weather won't always be favorable, and you can't always be on top.
4. "Everyone is equal in the face of opportunity.
Seize the chance, and you can change your life.
5. "To stand out is a process of being taught by life. All the gifts of fate come with a hidden price tag. The books you've read, the challenges you've faced, the people you've met, and the paths you've taken will ultimately make you a better version of yourself.
6. "A man should have three wallets. The first represents how much money you actually have. The second is your credit, how much money you can mobilize from other people's wallets. The third is how much money people think you have.
Only those who can make and retain wealth possess true ability.
7. "Everyone has a scale in their heart. When it's appropriate to share wealth and when it's appropriate to share difficulties, we all have a sense of it.
Lower your expectations, let go of separations, cherish the present moment. That's the best way to increase happiness.
8. "In life, you must always keep moving. Either go forward or stay, but never regret. Regret has no remedy.
Don't torment your inner self over what has already passed. There's no need to constantly regret the past. Move forward, and every step will be a new landscape.
9. "The older you get, the more you realize that loneliness is normal.
We are born alone, and we will die alone. People cannot truly understand one another. The ups and downs of human emotions are no longer worth laughing at. Life is a desolate journey. Be a person who is lonely but not lonely, cultivate your own garden in your heart.
That's when this life becomes worthwhile.
10. "I am my own harbor. Reality is cruel. Relying on mountains, they will collapse. Relying on people, they will run away. Only by relying on oneself can we find the right path.
In fact, life is a combination of countless choices.
When you grow old and look back on the road you've traveled, you will realize that every decision you made, every mountain and river you crossed, and every lesson you learned have shaped your life. May your journey of aging be filled with blooming flowers, and may your days shine brightly!
The plot feels mindless, and the characterization of this protagonist is a bit confusing. It's unclear whether he wants to make money or give it away.
And then there are these three inexplicable women who make everything even more chaotic.
One helps you open a store and gives you money, another constantly supports you by providing connections, factories, cars, and personal favors. The female lead is self-righteous. The only thing that might attract you to watch is the twists and turns that happen after major events.
The rest of the scenes are basically a mess.
You must live a rather boring life because it is precisely these things that reflect President Bao's human touch and are in line with his character. He doesn't actually value money that much; everything he does may have started just for Xue Zhi.
Everything he does is for the good of others. Being good to friends is about repaying kindness and having a sense of duty.
Letting Ye Shu go was because he was afraid of losing and burdening Ye Shu...
President Bao treats everyone with love and righteousness. He himself doesn't care about poverty or wealth, so even though he knows he might lose, he still fights.
Your thinking is only for your own selfish interests, and it's an ungrateful behavior.
I can understand all the ambiguity, heartlessness, and subsequent help in the romantic storyline. However, secretly going against Ye Shu, checking call records, and tearing apart Ye Shu's plans, all for the sake of helping Miss Wang, and knowing that Ye Shu was wholeheartedly planning for him and not for herself, this double-dealing behavior leaves a bitter taste in one's mouth.
You can be loyal and devoted to Miss Wang, but even if you put it on the table and clearly explain to Ye Shu that no matter what, you are going to help her, and ask Ye Shu to back off, it would still be a sign of respect towards Ye Shu.
This self-righteous loyalty is too disappointing. Is it that we haven't fully understood the plot and the characters, or is he simply not cut out to be the protagonist?
Being two-faced and playing both sides, these two terms show that you are still young and need a few more years of life experience to truly understand people. Ye Shu is not cut out to be President Bao.
What President Bao considers most important is often what we find difficult to achieve.
That's also the reason why he is revered as President Bao. We can learn President Bao's tactics, but A Bao's path is the fundamental one that leads to and shapes President Bao.
A Bao is not plentiful, but which A Bao becomes President Bao depends on fate and luck.
Make it clear on the table? Is this still A Bao? It was mentioned earlier that Ribs and Rice Cakes is not just business. In simple terms, A Bao still has feelings for Wang. Don't you understand?
Although I got a little angry watching episode 26, I still understood it.
Can I interpret it this way? Ling Zi can't let go of Baozong, and she knows that he is in Hong Kong. So she opened a restaurant there, hoping that Baozong would know there's a place he's familiar with.
As for Miss Wang, she also can't let go of Baozong. She thought Baozong would appear on the rooftop of the Peace Hotel, so she went there. But not seeing Baozong was her obsession.
And Baozong thought she would be downstairs at her workplace because her office is in Pudong. But fate is just like that, so close yet so far.
All three female leads have their controversies, but the fact that they are controversial means they have the qualifications to be in the game. Miss Wang's unwavering courage and determination over the years, Ling Zi's silent dedication and true affection in times of hardship, Li Li as the confidante who understands her heart and shares her worries—these three female leads have earned their place through heartfelt trials, encountering each other by fate and fortunate enough to experience love.
Miss Wang was rejected because she didn't understand that the right person would stand by her side in her career. Love and career are not an either-or choice; they can coexist harmoniously.
How to achieve that balance is like sacrificing oneself to protect everything, just like A Bao. Miss Wang wanted instant results, so naturally, she received no response.
Later, for the sake of her pride, she became Ms. Wang, no longer the Miss Wang who would do anything for A Bao. There is always a trade-off.
Ling Zi is probably a woman with deep inner insecurities disguised by her strong exterior.
Like Miss Wang, she wants to prove herself in the face of rumors. But deep down, she truly loves A Bao. She doesn't even have the courage to listen to A Bao's words fully.
They set an impossible tone for each other by trying to be strong because Baozong is the kind of person who considers others in everything. Since you want to leave, I'll let you go.
So in the end, Ling Zi became a "thank you," losing the possibility of being together.
Li Li is the confidante, the one who truly understands. After testing the waters step by step, her sincerity shines through.
She always knows how to solve Baozong's worries and troubles perfectly. People who can achieve great things are usually more rational. After experiencing human love, they seek higher liberation, and only the wisdom of Buddhism can provide that.
A Bao is someone with a pure heart. He considers others first and then himself. He acts rather than just talking. He is a true man who never disappoints anyone.
He always values emotions and people more than money.
If Miss Wang or Ling Zi had someone who silently gave without leaving or giving up, they would definitely win over Baozong.
Life is short, and we may not wait for the pinnacle of success to meet. Cherish the people in front of you. Heaven doesn't boast of its height because it is naturally high, and the earth doesn't boast of its depth because it is naturally deep.
Sometimes, certain things don't need proof; they are the best proof themselves. The greatest achievements come from non-action. The flowing water doesn't compete to be the first; it competes to be endless.
The one who stays until the end after entering the game is the winner.
In the end, the possibility between Mr. Wei and A Bao is still left open because they haven't given up.
But there can be many possibilities in fate, while there is only one true connection. Time will provide the answers.
In 1993, the monthly salary for workers at Zhenyuan Garden was only around three to four thousand yuan. Now, the value of the Chinese currency has at least doubled, so the monthly salary would be around three to four hundred thousand yuan!
Calculating it, being a millionaire in 1993 was so simple. Just work as a waiter for three months, and that's impressive! So now, in Shanghai, a waiter should be earning around three to four hundred thousand yuan per month!
Accumulating a million in just three months as a waiter, you could reach four million in a year, and break through ten million in three years. And that's not even counting their bonuses and other benefits.
So it turns out that waiters in Shanghai are so wealthy! It's remarkable!
The first group of millionaires who ventured into business in the 1980s were daring. They engaged in smuggling electronics, issued fake value-added tax invoices, sold second-hand clothes, and dealt with scraps. It seems that waiters didn't earn much, probably not even a few thousand yuan in salary.
Only high-end hotel waitstaff receive tips. The TV drama exaggerated it.
I didn't understand it, and those who did understand it seemed to have noisy brains. When I didn't understand it, it felt okay, but after understanding it, it felt exaggerated. A person from the lower class of society playing the stock market and going public, it's not that despicable, right!
Anyone can manipulate their way into going public. I didn't feel the wisdom and calculations of the protagonist. In the end, it's just two people and a company, plus some idle people in society.
In fact, it's not surprising that Yedongjing is popular. Firstly, it has a prime location. Mr. Bao mentioned that being close to the hotels would attract tourists from other regions and foreigners.
Secondly, let's not forget the era it was set in. Back then, KFC and McDonald's were still new in China. Some people even had their weddings there.
Western-style things were popular and had a lot of traction.
Thirdly, his unique local-style kaiseki cuisine is indeed exceptional. Japanese people are known for their marketing skills, and they had already started promoting the exquisite nature of Japanese cuisine.
By incorporating Japanese-style elements into local dishes, Chinese customers not only enjoyed the sophistication of Japanese cuisine but also savored the deliciousness of Chinese food.
For foreigners who have experienced Japanese cuisine, the fusion of local dishes with Japanese-style decor provides a new and delightful culinary experience.
It's a win-win situation.
I don't understand why so many people claim not to understand why it's popular. Also, on the first day of business, many of the customers were tour guides.
If you establish a good relationship with tour guides, wouldn't it ensure a steady stream of customers?
And if you have a customer base composed mostly of foreigners, do you think it wouldn't become popular?
In the end, Baozong didn't end up with Miss Wang, and it's really disheartening. Among those women, it's so disappointing. Baozong's first love betrayed him, Ling Zi was ungrateful and heartless, and she also destroyed the friendships of everyone involved.
If not for that, Miss Wang could have definitely been with Baozong, and she wouldn't have had to leave him to start her own business. In the end, Ling Ling schemed against Baozong and caused his failure. And when Miss Wang started her own business, she wouldn't have achieved anything without Baozong's help.
Thankfully, she didn't accept Mr. Wei's pursuit; otherwise, I would have found her disgusting. Although Mr. Wei truly loved her, and out of all these women, only Miss Wang remembered Baozong and went to find him in the end, but unfortunately, she didn't find him.
Baozong kept his promise to meet her in five years, but Miss Wang didn't go. It's such a pity.
In conclusion, these women were so ungrateful and forgetful. If only Baozong had been a bit more ruthless like his mentor and showed no mercy, he would have been even more successful.
As for Miss Wang, with her failed business and debts, she would definitely have sought Baozong's help in the end, and Baozong's success would have surely brought him both career and love.
Personally, I don't think it's as good as people say online. At first glance, the visuals are impressive and different from typical TV dramas, but after watching for a while, it can be visually exhausting. This kind of visual style is better suited for movies.
Moreover, the plot feels drawn-out and there are many scenes that make you want to fast-forward through them.
From the initial Miss Wang on the 27th to the independent and capable Wang CEO, she was clear about her likes and dislikes, had emotions and principles. Faced with Mr. Wei's persistent affection, she directly expressed that it was impossible and they could only be business partners.
This is the most satisfying ending I've seen. When a woman doesn't love you, no matter how deeply and affectionately you express your feelings, she won't be moved. The accounts are settled clearly and cleanly, without taking advantage of you.
In the end, he couldn't deceive any woman in the drama, and certainly couldn't deceive any audience outside the drama. Relying on self-deception, narcissism, and self-pity, he walks towards a lonely old age.
Is it possible that the director's intention was to portray A Bao as a devoted person? A Bao became President Bao because his first love left and broke their ten-year promise.
With the passing of his first love and the absence of the person he made the promise with, President Bao reverted back to being A Bao and left the scene.
Ling Zi, Miss Wang, and Li Li were women who happened to be in the same car on the road where President Bao was heading to fulfill his promise.
The perspective on relationships in this drama is about devotion and deep emotions.
Ling Zi is devoted, guarding Ye Dongjing, and rejecting force.
Miss Wang is devoted. "In my opinion," she wants to prove that she is deserving of President Bao and rejects Wei.
Li Li's ambiguous relationship with President Bao is also because there are too many similarities between A and Bao. She only loves A and ultimately becomes a nun.
You're mistaken in saying that. A Bao fulfilled his promises to both Ling Zi and Miss Wang. He didn't make any emotional commitments, and for A Bao, when his first love left, his love also left. From the eternal remembrance at Xue Zhi's funeral and the ten-year commitment he kept alone since 1997, it can be determined that no other woman will enter A Bao's heart.
He didn't deceive anyone's feelings. When Miss Wang wanted to resign and work with him, he decisively refused. So, he isn't heading towards a lonely old age, but rather, he's choosing to embrace a solitary life.
Is it possible that the director's intention was to portray A Bao as a loyal person? A Bao became Mr. Bao because his first love left and broke their ten-year promise.
With the passing of his first love and the absence of the person he made the promise to, Mr. Bao reverts back to being A Bao. Ling Zi, Miss Wang, and Li Li are women who coincidentally happen to be on the same journey with Mr.
Bao.
This drama's perspective on relationships is about loyalty and deep affection. Ling Zi is loyal, guarding the night in Tokyo and rejecting advances.
Miss Wang is loyal, her viewpoint being that she wants to prove herself worthy of Mr.
Bao and rejecting Wei.
Li Li's ambiguous relationship with Mr. Bao is also because A and Bao share many similarities. She only loves A and ultimately becomes a nun.
Prediction: CEO Bao will win, and the one who will be ousted is Mr. Qiang from Nanguo Investment. CEO Bao is steady and methodical, while Mr. Qiang is overly focused on winning and trying to trample CEO Bao underfoot.
He becomes aggressive and only considers surface-level matters, losing his rationality. CEO Bao once said to Mr. Qiang that he has the dominance of Mr. A but lacks Mr. A's elegance. It is precisely because of this that Mr.
Qiang fell into the trap and overlooked the Kirin Association in Shanghai. CEO Bao managed to involve the Kirin Association because it is a local influential group in Shanghai that would not allow Nanguo Investment to forcefully enter the Shanghai market.
If Nanguo Investment were to enter the market forcefully, the future leading group may not be the Kirin Association anymore. But CEO Bao is different. Even if he wins, the Kirin Association will still be the Kirin Association, and CEO Bao will still be CEO Bao.
The ending clearly favors President Bao and Miss Wang. Regarding the Qilin Club's land, President Bao mentioned having a friend who plants flowers, and coincidentally, Miss Wang mentioned Mr.
Fan planting flowers.
This indicates that President Bao and Mr. Fan still have cooperation and contact. His promise with Miss Wang from five years ago was at the entrance of Miss Wang's previous workplace, which was at No.
27. President Bao went to No. 27, but Miss Wang is now in a different workplace in Pudong.
Later, it was revealed that she had gone somewhere else. This implies that they have already met.
Furthermore, A Bao's later workplace is also in Pudong.
Ye Shu has been trying his best to plan for A Bao, but as Ye Shu said, "Your mind is filled with the dealings of the Suzhou River"... It's disappointing to see how A Bao disregards advice and helps Miss Wang without considering the consequences!
Miss Wang is also pretending to be righteous, and she has no shame. Everyone is helping her, but she doesn't appreciate it. The part where she looks for a processing factory is simply a joke...
After spending four days watching the entire series, I'll give an objective review. The first 20 episodes deserve a five-star rating ★★★★★. However, the last 10 episodes, I can only give it one star ★. The core issue lies in the characterization of Ling Zi and Miss Wang.
Director Wong Kar-wai may have intended to portray them as independent female figures, but unfortunately, the impression they left on me was that of typical ungrateful and treacherous individuals who lack self-awareness and exhibit manipulative behavior.
Furthermore, the biggest problem with these two characters is their extreme actions, followed by attempts to reconcile with a few words. Let's start with Ling Zi. This storyline truly feels like an opportunistic debt collector. In the first ten episodes, I thought her constant demands for money were leading to a plot twist where she would eventually use it to help A Bao.
However, she ends up cutting ties with him and starting her own business. Isn't it strange? When someone invests and becomes your partner, why don't you have as many ideas then? The most absurd thing is that she borrowed A Bao's luck, but when it comes to repayment, she asks him for money.
Where's her dignity? A Bao was already fortunate even before he met her, encountering Ye Shu and the Japanese executive. It was your exorbitant demands that messed up his luck and, incidentally, also harmed Miss Wang.
Initially, I had some tolerance for this character because I thought there would be a scene where all the money saved was for her, fearing that she would squander it.
I expected her to have crucial moments where everything would be for her. However, that never happened. So, Ling Zi is indeed a character who tries to have it all, just like many vampire-like girls in Shanghai. They say one thing but do another, and of course, this behavior benefits themselves the most.
Now, let's talk about Miss Wang. Miss Wang had a well-developed character until she decided to start her own business. I don't understand why she had to compete with A Bao instead of working with him. She pushed him away, claiming independence, but in reality, she relied on her father's financial support, her mentor's approval, and the resources provided by the person she considered her enemy.
The plot twist in this aspect was unnecessary. She could have come out on the 27th and independently started her own path with President Bao's resources; there wouldn't have been any issues. In the end, this character still naively believed that she achieved everything on her own when in reality, she relied on others for everything.
Miss Wang didn't gain much face either.
Li Li's character development was probably the most successful and well-rounded. The character's words and actions were consistent with the logical setup. I felt it was very well done and had depth.
Having emotions and loyalty is a normal attitude for a character. The values portrayed by the supporting characters were also very positive, such as the chubby waiter and Lu Si (whose values were probably the best). Unexpectedly, the values of the female lead and second female lead were the most flawed.
What message are they trying to convey? Is it about corrupting a group of people? The values of stepping on others to cross the river and then burning the bridge behind you?
Overall, "Blooming Flowers" is quite fantastic. It would have been even more impressive if they had cut out the scenes of Ling Zi opening her own shop and Miss Wang starting her own business.
However, coming back to my personal perspective and sense of justice, I criticized the values of these two characters. But isn't this the most realistic portrayal of some people in real life? I may not like these characters, but life is full of ungrateful and treacherous individuals.
From that perspective, their characters were realistic, which proves that the actors did a good job.
In fact, there were foreshadowings before. I'm currently watching episode 8, and it's clear that Wang never had much trust in A Bao. It's the same with Mr.
Fan in Zhujin. Simply put, they overestimated their own abilities and underestimated A Bao!
And let's talk about Ling Zi. She doesn't listen to advice, is stubborn, and not only does she go against what she's told, but she also tries to justify it in various ways.
A Bao is capable when it comes to dealing with tasks, but when it comes to dealing with people, especially women, he falls short!
Miss Wang wants to be a determined businesswoman. The factory Mr. Wei originally found was a favor from President Bao, and the car was also a favor from President Bao. It's not as simple as you borrowing it for two days and then returning it.
And the favor of the plane ticket for Leather Brother was messed up. A Bao was the one blocking Ye Shu. The production line in Shenzhen cannot be easily acquired just by running over there. It claims to rely on trade differentials, but it's actually relying on gambling.
Who can be certain about the specific timing of national policies? In the drama, even the supposedly impartial Jin Hua gave special treatment to her own disciple. Isn't it ridiculous that she gambled with her own master, who gave her money and resources?
Was the Jin Hua we saw before just a smokescreen created by the director?
Try finding anyone in real life who would give such a business opportunity to an unreliable person. Ye Shu, who is making steady money, can be chosen as long as you haven't lost your mind.
In the end, it's because Miss Wang has a big ego, impulsive thinking, idealism, and naive thoughts. She even claims to rely on herself and not on favors from others.
Everything else is fine, except for Miss Wang. The plot involving her is just too confusing. She wants to prove herself, but ends up immediately snatching Ah Bao's deals.
As soon as someone slaps her, she retaliates in the same way.
Furthermore, she presents herself as an independent woman, but in reality, she relies on Ah Bao's goodwill.
With the strength and character she has shown, if she were to compete with Ah Bao and Ye Shu in the business world, she would only end up bankrupt.
Using Ah Bao's car to steal Ah Bao's deals, how ironic.
And when she goes to Shenzhen for business, she says, "This is the first transaction for our company." Oh my, she doesn't have any data and just complains about her own hardships.
What a talent.
I used to think that Shanghainese was a bit provincial, but this drama changed my inherent perception. It's humorous, fully capturing the atmosphere of life in Shanghai, while also bringing deep memories and a sense of awe to the audience, along with the ups and downs of the securities and stock market reforms.
This drama is so impressive. Not just Ah Bao, but every character seems like a protagonist. For example, Tang Yan and Miss Wang portray different roles, allowing me to appreciate an unyielding Shanghai girl.
Another example is the brilliant portrayal of the character Li Li. I feel a bit regretful about her decision to become a nun in the end, but it was her choice.
And then there's Ling Zi, passionate, intelligent, and insightful, a woman who Ah Bao can never outsmart, haha.
There are several lines that I really like:
1. Li Li: Ah Bao is a sentimental person. Ah Bao: I have nothing to be sentimental about.
2. If it is inevitable that memories have echoes if we can't forget, then missing out on a chance encounter may be another kind of inevitability.
3. People in the world have their own ways of dealing with and reconciling things. It's better to forget each other in the world than to rely on each other.
4. But for us, farewell, world.
5. Matters between men and women require the right timing, favorable circumstances, and the right people. A slight difference can lead to missed opportunities.
6. "The past is everywhere, the people we've encountered, the things that have happened, they make up our body and skin, our breath and heartbeat.
The tree of life goes round and round. We know what kind of flowers we will bloom in each spring, and we know for sure what kind of fruits we won't bear in autumn, but we still look forward to it.
With each passing winter, spring arrives, and the world becomes resplendent. The innocence in our hearts remains, even if people don't understand, the heavens do.