A Gilded Game (2025) Movie Script

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Next,
the highest honor for the
School of Economics & Management...
Uncle! Auntie! Hurry...
...to our outstanding Master graduates,
Gao Han and Chu Feng.
Dad!
Hello, Uncle Chul!
- Hello!
- I'd like you to meet my parents.
- Hello, Mr. Gao!
- Hello!
Hello, Uncle and Auntie.
Congratulations!
Thanks, Uncle Chul!
Brilliant!
My son managed to graduate,
all thanks to Gao Han's tutoring.
- Not at all.
- Really?
He worked very hard.
I heard you want to work for an iBank.
Shall I make some calls for you?
Thanks, but I want to try it on my own.
Here comes the Headmaster!
Hello, Sir!
Can we have a word?
- Sure!
- This way...
Son.
What iBank?
What about the civil service exam back home?
What bank? You must have heard wrong.
Uncle, Auntie...
- let's take some pictures at the entrance.
- Right!
Let's take pictures.
- Take some pictures...
- Yes, capture the moment...
- Take some pictures!
- Let's go.
This year, the number of college
graduates reached ten million.
Over a million of which
were finance related majors.
An opening for a teller at
a local Urban Management Office
attracted hundreds of PhDs
from Tsinghua and Peking University,
Master's from overseas and
graduates from elite schools to apply.
The post went viral,
with everyone feeling this is the
worst time to look for work.
Finance graduates are said to be the
"king of involution".
Hello!
I'm here for the IBD trainee interview.
Folks!
Attention, everyone!
I'm very sorry,
I just got word from HQ,
Lilai China just suspended
interviews for fresh grads.
You may go. Thank you.
Let me remind you,
Zhuo Neng has transformed into a
new energy equipment supplier.
Our hydrogen energy technology
is already leading the world.
Mr. Chu, I hope you'll understand,
Blue Stone is the best sponsor for Zhuo Neng's IPO.
Before the IPO,
we will invest in Zhuo Neng with hard cash.
What's your guarantee on the issue valuation?
We promise
no less than HKD 27B,
which means the IPO price per share
is HKD 20.
More or less.
The follow-on offering
must also be guaranteed.
Guaranteed?
For Blue Stone,
we'll bear enormous risks.
Mr. Chu,
if you're so confident in your business,
will you consider signing a Bet-on Agreement?
A bet?
On what?
Performance.
Within three years of Zhuo Neng's IPO,
the annual revenue and profit growth
cannot be less than 30%.
Blue Stone will guarantee
the first follow-on offering of no less than $5B.
If your performance falls short of expectation
and the share price drops below HKD 10,
Zhuo Neng must buy back all the Blue Stone shares
at HKD 10 per share.
Or,
Mr. Chu, as the major shareholder,
you can do a gratuitous transfer
of 10% of the shares
to Blue Stone as compensation.
I'm very confident in our performance.
About the bet...
let me sleep on it.
Fine!
Then let's sign
the sponsorship agreement.
OK!
By the way...
I heard getting into Blue Stone,
the threshold is very high.
Can I get a trainee quota?
Mike!
It's done.
Son,
how are you?
Any luck with your job hunting?
It's OK, Mom.
It's not that hard.
No rush. Take your time.
Boss!
Two bottles of water.
Son,
your Dad just went out. Listen to me,
about the civil service exam,
I've been asking around...
Stop, Mom!
Let's talk about that later, OK?
Mom, I have another call coming in.
I'm hanging up, OK?
Bye!
Hello?
Mr. Gao Han?
Yes, speaking,
I'm with HR at Blue Stone China.
Congratulations! You passed our interview.
Please be at HR at 9 a.m. next Monday
for onboarding procedures.
Details have been emailed to you.
I'll be there on time.
Thank you.
I've been working OT.
I'm starving.
Did you order?
What is it?
I got a job at Blue Stone.
Really?
That's great!
- Hello!
- Hello!
I'm Gao Han, the new trainee.
Ms. Li, your appointment.
I wanted coffee ten minutes ago.
We just ran out of Jamaican coffee.
Can't you get some more?
You have something more important to do?
Sorry! I'll do that right now.
You're Gao Han, the new trainee?
Yes.
Here's my resume.
Hua Jing University - Certificate of Honor
What's your relationship with Zhuo Neng?
Mr. Chu's son Chu Feng,
and I went to college together.
Anyway,
I don't care who gets the internship.
But I must remind you,
other than the internship,
I make no other guarantees.
Understand?
Yes.
Go see HR.
Morning, everybody!
I'm Mike,
the Manager of Direct Investment.
Welcome to Blue Stone.
These are all Blue Stone applicants.
You got here by stepping on their dead bodies.
In here, those with background
and resources can realize them.
Those with ambition and ability will have power.
Even a nobody can make $10M in salary
and move up the social ladder.
The rule we go by
is win or out.
A 6-month internship with no pay.
Only the best can stay in Blue Stone.
Understand?
- Yes!
- Yes!
You!
Come here.
Come here.
Look at your shoes and tie.
Are you here to humiliate Blue Stone?
Even if you're recommended by a client,
I can still toss you in the garbage.
Uncle He!
Master!
Kid,
mind if you step aside for Master Zhang?
I like the first one.
Sure!
Thanks.
You're welcome.
Master Zhang,
can I trouble you with something?
The bank recommended this equity fund.
They said it can double my small investment.
Can you take a look?
Flip it over.
If those bastards say double,
it means high risk.
You'll lose all your money.
Trainee!
Yes?
What's your name?
Gao Han.
That's the name of a big shot.
I'm Todd Zhang.
They call me Master.
I'm a world class equity analyst.
Hello, Master.
How did it go?
You're going faster and faster.
No, I mean your first day at Blue Stone.
It's OK.
The lady MD asked me right away
my relationship with Zhuo Neng.
That's because Zhuo Neng
has a business deal with Blue Stone.
That's quite normal.
Go for it, pal.
I'm counting on you.
Get off it!
Count on me for what?
What's your plan?
The Le Mans Hypercar.
- I already signed up.
- Seriously?
Not sure if I'm up to par. Won't know until I try.
And this.
Keep it.
I heard Blue Stone doesn't pay their trainees.
No need. I can manage.
The financial sector is a vanity fair.
Get yourself a decent suit.
Or buy a fancy watch.
Trust me.
Shut up already.
There's really no need.
Let's hope you'll get a permanent position soon.
Call me if you need me.
Don't worry.
I wish you'll be the next Le Mans champion.
Be careful!
Account Balance: 3389.59
Available Balance: 3389.59
Brand name handbag, brand new,
12000, sold.
I'm home!
It's so heavy.
Help me with this.
You went shopping?
Yes!
I'm telling you,
this is the best style of this brand.
Today is their anniversary.
The discount at the physical store
is even bigger than the online store.
Marked $8,000, now down to $4,000.
Isn't it nice?
For me?
Here... Try it on.
Come on.
And the tie.
- Xiaohui,
- Yes?
did you sell the handbag I bought you?
It was very expensive.
I have to be extra careful when I use it,
so I won't knock it or scratch it.
Besides, we just paid a year's rent.
Let's be practical.
Put this on. It looks nice.
It's grey.
Come on.
Try this on.
I won't get paid as a trainee.
I'm counting on you to pay for
our household expenses.
I'm sorry.
Who's counting now, you idiot?
I promise
I will try my best to stay in Blue Stone.
Don't worry!
Just do the best you can.
Oh!
Let's go.
Let's go.
One must learn to grow up.
Let's go.
Let's go.
Life is full of pain and struggles.
Let's go.
Let's go.
Thank you...
Thank you for coming.
But for some of you,
if you truly wish to show your support,
try to come early next time.
Don't wait till the last song to show up.
OK?
The price of love.
Good job!
- Oh!
- Yeah.
- Really?
- You bet.
You only heard a few lines.
Those were the best lines.
I thought it was a dream
You think so? Based on a few lines?
I thought it was a dream
Yes!
I thought it was a dream
That's too perfunctory!
That you kissed me last night
It's true.
That you kissed me last night
You're supposed to show your support.
But you're late.
I'm busy.
But now I see it's real
Get off it!
Cause I still feel your lip bite
Cause I still feel your lip bite
You're always busy.
I used to get pissed off.
And now I can't say
I used to get pissed off.
And now I can't say
But now... who are you?
If this is a nightmare
But now... who are you?
If this is a nightmare
Thank God I didn't marry you back then.
Cause in my thoughts
Looking back,
Cause in my thoughts
I don't think I loved you as much as I thought.
You are everywhere
I don't think I loved you as much as I thought.
You are everywhere
This is like a bad romance
This is like a bad romance
You should know the drill.
This is like a bad romance
Please do your part as a stranger, OK?
I'm drawn to you, my love
I'm drawn to you, my love
Am I so bad?
I'm drawn to you, my love
Maybe because I'm an idol.
I'm drawn to you, my love
I can't act.
I'm drawn to you, my love
Spare me your clever talk.
Drain this!
I'm drawn to you
And I cannot think about
Anything else than you
Who is it?
Hello, Mr. Zhang.
Who are you?
I'm Gao Han. This is my resume.
I remember you.
You're here
as a trainee.
Yes.
Want some?
Thanks. But I don't drink.
You can't do business without drinking.
Not Ivy League.
Not G5.
Not rich 2G.
You can't bring us any business.
What right do you have to stay?
I graduated from the best school in the country.
I passed the CPA and Judicial Exam.
I have comprehensive basic skills
and particularly strong in data analysis.
I'm born and raised here
and have a better grasp of the domestic market.
What's your objective here?
To succeed.
For people I love and for myself,
I must succeed.
Blue Stone is my chance.
I hope you'll give me this chance.
I like your candor.
But obviously,
you're too naive.
A nobody
cannot stay.
I know...
To reach my goal, I'm willing to
work twice as hard as the others.
Mr. Zhang, I'm from a small town.
I passed all sorts of national exams
just to get here.
This is my big chance.
Others may get a chance because of connections.
But I think I'm smarter than the others
and I can work harder.
If only you'll give me one chance,
I'm confident I can help you and Blue Stone...
You're more interesting
being shameless than being honest.
Master Zhang! Morning.
Can I help you?
Didn't you know I don't work with trainees?
I'm so sorry.
But Helen authorized the list.
We were only carrying out her order.
OK. I see.
Thanks.
Letter of Recommendation for Gao Han
Here's a letter of recommendation.
This it all I can do.
It's the only thing I can do for you.
See if anyone else is willing to
take you under their wings.
That's it.
Get out.
I can drink a little.
Out!
Still here?
This just came out yesterday,
about the tax reduction policy on technology.
I think...
this part should be adjusted.
How did you know this is a tech company?
The high P/E.
It's just a guess.
Hello?
Master Zhang,
you asked us to check a helicopter today...
- Why haven't you...
- Oh shit!
Don't go in yet.
I'll be right there.
OK. Bye!
Can you drive?
Yes!
B2, No. 56.
Bring the car to the lobby.
Have you driven one of these?
I worked part time in college
as a designated driver.
I have driven all sorts of cars.
Then you should know your way.
Be at the airport in 30 minutes.
30 minutes?
29 now.
It doesn't take that long.
Left.
I'm here.
Get ready.
Todd!
Hello!
You should have given me the heads up.
No need...
I heard you're flying back in
the prototype. For real?
Fly Smart Asia
has been committed for years
in the private helicopter business.
A few days ago, we just invited
the other party of the merger for a test flight.
Since we're working together,
why park the prototype here?
Blue Stone is the acquiring
company's authorized agent in China.
I hope you'll understand
we simply cannot take a test flight
and fill out a simple QC report.
It's too unscientific.
Unscientific?
Unscientific.
We use the most authoritative
inspection agencies in Asia.
No... listen to me.
If you don't believe me,
get someone
to take apart each component and see for yourself.
OK, we'll do it your way.
Take it apart!
Seriously?
Yes! You suggested it.
Follow this chart
and find all the parts.
Check against it.
What are you looking for? I can help you.
No need.
No need.
Oh dear!
Majority of the key components
are from well-known manufacturers.
How can I put down in my report
you have the technological edge?
Sorry!
In our spec,
we might have done some window dressing,
but these suppliers are absolutely reliable.
With our unique optimization
and the integration of our supply chain,
the quality of the choppers is
definitely not a problem.
If you don't level with me, we can't go on.
You mean,
there's still a chance for the merger?
It's tough.
How about...
based on my due diligence,
cut the valuation
by half.
OK, we'll do it your way.
Thank you.
Take care of the email tomorrow morning.
- OK!
- I'll send it to you later.
Looking for this, Shifu?
What did you say?
Shifu.
Not quite.
You're just the gofer.
That's good enough.
Get the door.
An iBanker's day
starts with a swim in the sea of emails.
Emails from prospective clients,
from the department,
on project updates,
from Finance, Legal, breaking news,
from internal and from overseas.
You go through around 200 each morning.
Before 8 o'clock,
you must have them classified and summarized.
Get me breakfast from downstairs.
Black coffee, no sugar.
Thank you.
Blue Stone is a long standing comprehensive iBank.
Our core business is securities underwriting.
Find good companies,
help them with the IPO at a reasonable valuation.
Those who show up at our door,
are usually small with an unpredictable future.
Wait ten minutes, spend $50,
you'll get a freshly made Chinese hamburger.
I'm vegetarian.
Maybe we can improve.
Our Airbag Vest
has a built-in high performance chip
that can identify the body posture
in 0.1 second and provide protection.
It's targeted for the elderly.
Try it on.
Protection is as simple as that.
How do you resolve your cost vs mass production?
Well...
A quality IPO
is something all iBanks would kill for.
An outstanding IPO proposal
is the key to customer relations.
You must let them feel that
you're more professional,
you know them better, and you can help them.
DYM, Da Yin Mei Biopharmaceuticals,
I already made the initial contact.
You do the proposal, I take care of the client.
Any questions?
No.
IPO Proposal for DYM Biopharmaceuticals
Shiful!
Starting with the industry is a good practice.
But you must be straightforward.
Due diligence is a must,
with genuine perception.
Otherwise,
your proposal is routine and fancy words.
It's no different from lifeless garbage.
Get out!
Makin' plans for the weekend
Oh the ocean calls my name
Just been waiting for that perfect day
Just been waiting for that perfect day
Do a lot of people buy DYM?
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
Rainbows drive the clouds away
Never need to speed or hurry
Shiful!
Big ol' blue's got nowhere to be
Big ol' blue's got nowhere to be
DYM wants to meet with us next Monday.
Congrats!
Give them a reply.
Hard to have a care or worry
Give them a reply.
Hard to have a care or worry
OK!
Hard to have a care or worry
Well done!
You're a quick learner.
When you've got a view that's so pristine
You're a quick learner.
When you've got a view that's so pristine
You taught me well.
When you've got a view that's so pristine
Sweet talker!
Should I let you do the talking later?
Can you manage?
Right there in front of me
Right there in front of me
Yes! If it's OK with you.
Right there in front of me
I'm OK if you can do it.
Don't worry!
According to DYM's current business ,
our first choice is A Shares GEM.
Momentum is strong for
healthcare technology right now.
DYM has the traditional healthcare
business as the base
and NMN as the future growth point.
A traditional model with both offensive
and defensive strategies
will be favored by Mainland investors.
Riding on the current industry trend,
we suggest expanding your
production capacity within the year...
The next part is very important. Hear us out.
Honestly,
only out of respect for everyone in this room,
I'm still listening.
Mr. Han, it's OK.
You can level with me.
Good job.
I wish to be listed overseas.
I want better estimates of market prospects
and better accounting statements.
We'll take care of that.
You just need to confirm and sign on it.
Mr. Han,
I don't know what gave you that
impression of Blue Stone.
Listen!
Other iBanks are pounding on my door.
But I had my eye on
Blue Stone's international reputation
and its capital operation ability.
Anti-aging is something everyone needs.
Giving ita
E ratio of 100 is being short-sighted.
Mr. Han, the actual situation is
NMN only passed the registration
of the cosmetic raw materials.
It can only be sold domestically through
an agent as a ODM product.
The regulation on the industry is still uncertain,
and the price war has already started.
Then do the valuation differently.
Use the forecast sales for
the next five years as the basis.
You're the famous IPO promoter.
The cost of the IPO
and the private equity
before the IPO are negotiable.
That sounds so alluring.
What do you think?
Young man, let's talk turkey.
Mr. Han,
we have done an optimistic overall
assessment of the existing
health care products stock
and the elixir increment,
a P/E ratio of 100 is already a reasonable limit.
Who is this kid?
Gao Han, my partner.
Kid,
listen carefully,
the idea of valuation is an art,
use your imagination.
As the IPO sponsor, we have an obligation
to the investors.
Don't jerk me around.
I know a thing or two about finance.
What are you trying to be?
Objective? Righteous?
Shit!
You have a sweet deal and you turned it down.
Blue Stone
is not my only choice.
Shiful!
Let's go.
Shifu.
Let's go home.
Shifu, please come down.
It's dangerous.
I'm fine.
I come here often.
Get over here.
What are we doing up here?
When I first started out in the business,
I was under so much pressure
I had depression.
One time, I came up here
and I had a sudden urge to jump.
When I was standing up here, I realized
a living cat
is better than a dead tiger.
It's good to be alive.
That's why you come here when you're upset?
In the 17th century,
when the first stock certificate
was issued in the Netherlands,
the idea was to provide a channel to raise funds
to run a costly business.
While society can prosper,
ordinary citizens can make some money.
Investment banks
used to stand for more than wealth.
They also symbolize authority.
We help good companies
stand out from the rest
and provide return for the shareholders.
And now?
It's nothing but business
and always dirty.
You won't do it?
Someone else will.
The human greed
turned the financial market into a casino.
Like today,
the projects I handled in recent years,
nine out of ten
end up like The Old Man and the Sea,
I return empty-handed.
"Everything about him was old"
"except his eyes,"
"and they were the same color as the sea,"
"and were cheerful and undefeated."
That's me.
That's me.
You want me to sell my body? Absolutely.
But make something up?
Never.
Watch it carefully,
this is the real world.
Here's Mr. Han's number.
I won't impose on anyone.
You can call him.
With this project under your belt,
everyone at Blue Stone
will want you under their wings.
Seriously. No strings attached.
The stock market is about
investment and speculation.
Many people treat it like a casino,
but even then,
we must give out real chips.
This is my bottom line as a financier.
Or else countless shareholders will lose
their fortunes and jump off rooftops.
Big boy becomes a big man now.
Good!
A toast to you.
Todd Zhang
must have a hole in his head.
He took apart a chopper for a valuation.
He's a lunatic.
Cutting the valuation
is cutting his own bonus.
He must have a screw loose in his head.
But it's good,
he got on the financial news,
who wants to work with him now?
Besides,
I got wind
DYM is not happy with his valuation
and wants another iBank.
He brought it upon himself.
A scrawny camel is still bigger than a horse.
We need to remove this thorn in my flesh
to get on with our big project.
Don't worry.
I'll do my best to make him underperform
and follow the layoff plan.
Hit the lights, roll the film
Here we go, we're shootin'
Turn it on, all your charm
You're a pro improving
Such a star in the sky
Hey!
Never shines so brightly
Never shines so brightly
Hey!
Everyone looks at you.
Shifu, manners!
Everyone looks at you.
Isn't life excitin'?
Every day
Hey!
What's going on?
You know you're getting paid
What's going on?
You know you're getting paid
Can you please tell me?
You know it doesn't
Better now?
You know it doesn't
Yes.
Get much better than this
Get much better than this
I'm talking to you!
You stole the show
You made your name
You've got everything
That's fortune and fame
You can't say no
Gotta play the game
Because it's all about
Because it's all about
I'm going.
The fortune and fame.
Fortune and fame
Yeah
Morning, Uncle He!
Morning!
You're here early.
The light burnt out yesterday.
Oh!
It's nothing. Try it now.
OK!
Thank goodness for you.
I spent half a day trying to fix it yesterday.
I did all sorts of odd jobs when I was young
and learnt a few things.
They call me the jack of all trades.
But I'm old now,
I can only work shifts,
cleaning and repairing.
To see people make so much money
from the stock market,
I'm itching to try my luck.
I wanted to use my meager savings
to invest,
but Master Zhang stopped me
and called me a sucker.
You should listen to him. It's for your own good.
Then why is he investing for other people?
How did you know?
Let me tell you,
the men's room
is where you hear everything.
That's what I heard.
I know some people consider him an eyesore.
But in private,
they bought a lot of shares
from the IPOs he handled.
They said in the long run,
it'll make a lot of money.
Is that true?
Absolutely.
Listen,
Master Zhang is the most capable
and honest person around here.
Even people who hated him said so.
Listen kid,
pull yourself together.
You go down the right path,
you'll find your Shangri-la.
Does that sound classy?
Yes!
Thanks.
Go for it!
Everyday
Go for it!
Everyday
You know you're getting paid
You know it doesn't
Get much better than this
Get much better than this
Hello? How can I help you?
Hello? How can I help you?
You stole the show
You stole the show
Lucky Dog products are all here?
You made your name
Yes. Everything is here.
Have you heard of this brand?
You've got everything
I know, but never tried it.
That's fortune and fame
How was it?
You can't say no
Not too bad.
You can't say no
Ms. Ma, your mail.
You gotta play the game
Because it's all about
The fortune and fame
The fortune and fame
Lucky Dog IPO Proposal
Lucky Dog IPO Proposal
You stole the show
Lucky Dog IPO Proposal
You made your name
You've got everything
Blue Stone, Gao Han speaking.
That's fortune and fame
I have never seen a proposal
That's fortune and fame
that looks like a magazine.
You can't say no
You liken the outlook of my company
You gotta play the game
You liken the outlook of my company
You gotta play the game
to the Moutai of pet food.
Because it's all about
Because it's all about
That's an interesting thought.
The fortune and fame
That's an interesting thought.
The fortune and fame
I hope your proposal can surprise me.
Fortune and fame
I hope your proposal can surprise me.
Fortune and fame
- Shifu!
- What?
Lucky Dog wants to meet with us next week.
Yes!
Lucky Dog is the market leader,
that's worth a drink.
Get a move on the proposal.
I'll find out what Ma Na likes.
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to Danny,
Happy birthday to you!
A big happy birthday to our Danny!
Many happy returns
and all the best.
Thanks.
Let's take a 30-minute break.
Those who need to use the toilet,
go now.
I'll sing for you later.OK?
Great!
In the dead of night
I'm lost in thoughts
I'm lost in thoughts
What are you doing here?
Your smile
Your smile
Come...
Still lingers on my mind
Promises of the past
You're drunk.
Promises of the past
That's my business.
Have become insignificant
Have become insignificant
Who are you?
It's my business.
But my love
But my love
Right!
I'm just a passerby.
Is still going strong
You are in my heart
But you play emotional hide and seek
Each time you come close
You drift away
The feeling of love
The feeling of love
This is the dividend of your father's stock.
Is like smoke in the wind
Is like smoke in the wind
They have never given it out before.
This is very rare.
Uncatchable
This is very rare.
Yet unforgettable
Yet unforgettable
The stock you told him to buy?
Yet unforgettable
I didn't tell him to buy it.
He asked me if he should follow.
Each encounter
Each encounter
And you said OK.
I didn't say that.
Is like a game
I just told him the price was OK.
You let him do it nevertheless.
We exchange glances
We exchange glances
When I bought it for him,
the price doubled.
But you're unapproachable
But you're unapproachable
But he...
But you're unapproachable
It still became a penny stock.
Your words
Are like lies in a dream
I work here at night.
That made me lose myself
That made me lose myself
For $1,800,
you expect me to set the alarm,
In the uncertainty
get up early and queue up at the bank?
Perhaps we're afraid
Of true feelings
I'll cash it in for you tomorrow.
In this emotional hide and seek
In this emotional hide and seek
When the money is gone, you can make more.
We try to strike a balance
We try to strike a balance
But when a person is gone,
The voice deep down
he's gone.
The voice deep down
Is calling out
You get my drift?
Is calling out
Oh yeah
Too well.
Oh yeah
My father is gone.
I lose myself
My father is gone.
Beside me
You give me a cheque.
I can never break away
What are you getting at?
I can never break away
You are in my heart
You are in my heart
I'm trying very hard to forget.
You are in my heart
Why the hell
You are in my heart
did you remind me again?
You play emotional hide and seek
Emotional hide and seek
I'm willing
I'll cash it in for you tomorrow.
I'm willing
I'll cash it in for you tomorrow.
To keep searching
Even when the future
Is full of uncertainties
I had too much to drink.
Is full of uncertainties
Is full of uncertainties
What song do you want to hear?
I will cherish
I'll sing it for you.
Anything.
This journey of love
All those...
The price you paid for love
will stay with you forever.
Those sincere and infatuated words
will always be in my heart
even though he is gone.
Sorry, Shifu!
Settle down.
Relax!
Client relationship is crucial.
Make them trust us.
Better yet, make them like us.
I understand.
We're here to see Ms. Ma.
We represent Blue Stone.
No golf, no small talk.
I'm not here to make friends.
Of course not.
Let's talk about business.
Ms. Ma,
please take a look.
I like surprises.
Other people care about profit.
Me? It depends on my mood.
Take a look. Maybe you'll be surprised.
What do you know about dogs?
A lot.
Your Bichon Fris is no more than
five months old, right?
Ms. Ma,
it won't eat that.
Because this is targeted for big dogs.
This is your latest product,
targeted for pedigree pups up to six months old.
Yo!
Yo!
I have never met a Party B who
knows my products better than I.
Did you write the proposal?
Yes, under Shifu's guidance.
You know dogs?
Me too.
My encounter with dogs
started with a German Shepherd.
I was little then,
no taller than the dog.
Luckily, the owner showed up just in time,
and a piece was bitten off my head.
Let me see.
Where?
- Here...
- What a pity!
Just a little bit...
Ms. Ma!
Here. I'm sorry...
- I'm sorry...
- Don't move!
I'll get that.
I'll do it.
You have a smell.
Really? I showered before I left.
A youthful smell.
You don't use perfume?
I'm not used to it.
Me too.
Maybe we'll find common ground in the business.
We should get to know each other better.
Drop by my place tonight.
Let's talk about the IPO.
It's settled.
She's not young,
but still quite sexy.
Can you tell if she's interested in me?
I can't tell.
Exactly!
She's interested in you.
Drop by my place tonight.
Let's talk about the IPO.
Hey, even I'm tempted, OK?
Just kidding.
Don't go if you don't want to.
Shifu,
you're in perfect health.
Maybe you should go.
Well?
Why not?
Hello! I'm here to see Ms. Ma.
Hello!
Hello!
This is your hat.
Oh!
Please come this way.
- There you are!
- Ms. Mal!
Oh dear!
I'm so happy to see you again.
I put on perfume for you. Like it?
Smells good.
You like whiskey too?
Of course!
My Shifu likes it too.
Here's a toast to you.
Hard liquor should be more fun.
Come on...
Cheers!
Ms. Ma,
I brought your IPO proposal.
please take a look.
Under this pretty candlelight,
what's the point of bringing that up?
I make clean money with my products.
Look at you...
I have reservations about
Blue Stone's business ethics.
What are you willing to do
to put my mind at rest?
Um...
Don't...
This is a gift from my girlfriend.
Get off it!
Don't play hard to get!
Here...
Ms. Ma,
I'm here to talk about business.
We have sales channels with the widest coverage,
the most reasonable price
and a series of market value maintenance services.
Choosing Blue Stone
is about mutual trust.
Please take a look.
Mutual trust?
OK!
Each bag of Lucky Dog
bears a mark that indicates
the contents meet the standard of human food.
You want me to trust you?
Do you trust Lucky Dog?
Of course!
Eat this.
Eat this and you'll get the project.
Or...
You can eat something else.
I know how much you want this project.
Someone indecisive
is destined to be a loser for life.
Eat this...
or me.
You have guts.
I need reassurance on Blue Stone's strength
to underwrite Lucky Dog's volume.
You need a bigger appetite.
At least bigger than his.
That's enough!
We'll sign on Monday.
Thank you, Ms. Ma!
Thanks.
Helen!
- I'm here.
- Helen!
I didn't mean to disturb you on your day off.
But HQ rejected our list of layoffs.
What guarantee did you give me?
The newly appointed HR Director in Europe
is Todd Zhang's student.
Everything is about connections.
Not just Zhuo Neng,
even HC Technology can't get past internal audit.
What now?
Should we postpone?
Postpone? Will they wait?
Other iBanks are after them too.
Tell me what to do.
Do two things for me.
One,
go over the figures,
redo everything.
Make sure there are no loopholes.
- OK!
- Two...
I want all the department heads,
executive directors
and senior analysts
pulled into our project.
Right away!
Shiful!
Here's the contractual framework.
See if you have any questions.
If not,
I'll have it formally drafted by Legal.
Did you get her to sign the letter of intent?
She gave me her word.
OK!
A verbal agreement
must be turned into a written contract ASAP.
- Thanks, Shifu.
- Um.
Hello, Blue Stone.
We have an appointment with Ms. Ma at 4 o'clock.
This way, please.
Hi!
Is Ms. Ma still busy?
She's with a client. Please wait.
This is my fifth cup, gorgeous.
Enjoy!
Where's Ms. Ma?
She's not in the office today.
I thought she was with a client.
She had an outside meeting.
Thank you.
Let's go.
I heard she gave it to Lilai.
The number you dialed cannot be reached.
Please try again later.
The number you dialed cannot be
reached at the moment.
Please try again later.
Open up!
Ms. Ma!
You gave me your word.
You went back on your word!
Sorry!
End of internship
You'll get what you want.
There's a meeting.
All-hands meeting.
Folks,
according to Blue Stone's regulations,
any financing over of $500M
must be unanimously approved by
the Internal Audit Committee.
But after President Tom
has been running our China office for two years,
we haven't had a chance to sit down together
and we have almost forgotten.
Blue Stone
used to be synonymous with mega deals.
In the end,
HQ gave him time off
as his annual reward.
But unfortunately,
when he was in Australia,
a kangaroo put him in a hospital.
Now Helen is in charge,
in a mere six months,
we have reached cooperation intention
with many industry leaders,
including the circuit board giant HC Technology.
Blue Stone will handle HC's IPO overseas
and HQ put Helen in charge.
We have reasons to believe,
Blue Stone is back on track.
Are we here for the internal audit or to gloat?
I'm good at sucking up.
Keep up with the applause.
I'll sing while you dance.
The sound of applause
- Todd Zhang, no monkey business!
- My heart knows better...
That's enough!
- Dance!
- That's enough!
Sing...
Up next,
I'd like to elaborate on the
details of the project.
Let's look at the slideshow
for the highlights of the IPO...
If you have no questions,
please sign on it.
Todd,
have you finished the review?
Yes.
If you have any questions,
you can ask me now.
I can't find any problems.
Then why didn't you sign it?
Did you even look?
Why did you unanimously agree?
What do you mean?
This is the joint effort of Blue Stone's best.
Of course it's perfect.
Are you questioning every
colleague of every department?
What joint effort?
Joint effort
to get this signed ASAP?
I think I get it now.
You're jealous.
I'm jealous?
When I was a CFA,
majority of the people in this room
are small potatoes.
The world-renowned master
showing off his qualifications again.
- I've had enough.
- So what?
Letting you sit in is
a mere formality, understand?
Then why don't you skip over me?
Lose some weight and skip over me!
I'll gain some weight and crush you.
I will dodge.
The meeting is not yet over.
At least give a reason for not signing.
I don't like you.
For performance,
you let shareholders
bear all the risks.
What's the point?
I'm a member of the Internal Audit Committee,
I have the right to postpone signing.
Let's go.
Here...
- Try this.
- Thank you.
I have seen your work.
Senior Manager caliber.
You flatter me.
Shifu taught me a lot.
That reminds me of a story.
Once upon a time, there was a young man,
who spent a lifetime learning to slay dragons.
By the time he finished his training,
he realized there are no more dragons to slay.
Here!
Cheers!
In this world, 2% of the people
control 80% of the wealth.
Even a global iBank like Blue Stone
is into class solidification.
You're not even qualified for the rat race.
The chance to turn your life around
only happens, once in a lifetime.
Take a look.
HC Technology Limited -
Market Research Report Verification
I'm sorry.
I only need his signature on this.
How you get it is your business.
You'll turn full time and get a promotion,
and a flat as your special reward.
Your decision will determine your destiny.
Check, please!
Put it on my tab.
Shiful!
To fake a report like this,
Helen is a genius.
Maybe it's real.
I hope so too.
I don't get it.
Why do you think there's a problem?
I have handled
hundreds of deals.
Not finding a problem in the numbers
is a problem itself.
Um...
You don't believe me?
Of course I do.
I just think
refusing to sign needs a good reason.
You're right.
This entire report
is about HC Technology's
R&D on their new product.
I checked their recruitment ads
over the past two years.
See?
They have been hiring factory workers
but no technical experts.
That alone is suspicious.
I want to do a due diligence.
Shifu,
every department was involved,
they're accountable if anything should go wrong.
No...
It's not about accountability.
It's a matter of principle.
Due diligence is a must.
Are you interested?
Can 1?
I trust you.
I'm giving you the letter of authorization.
Help me find out.
Find the problem.
Completing a project is performance.
So is helping Blue Stone avoid risks. OK?
OK!
This is one of our cleaning consoles.
Everything is cleaned over here.
Majority of the raw materials
are placed over here.
Operation is the same on this side.
I need to see your patented parts
and the purchase record of your raw materials.
The details are here.
Right here.
HC Industrial Group Sales Figures
2019 HC Industrial Group
Statistics of Sales
HC Industrial Group Limited
I knew there's a big problem.
Good job!
If you're OK, sign on the last page.
Other than the copy to Risk Management,
I'd like you to sign another copy
for HQ in Europe.
Sure!
The soft copy
should be sent out simultaneously.
Of course.
Next month,
I'll report back to HQ in Europe.
I will apply
to turn you into full time.
Full time?
I'm somebody in Europe.
Why didn't you tell me sooner?
With this report,
I'm 80% sure.
Ms. Li!
Are you sure about a full-time position?
100%.
Only 80%?
Want me to sign a letter of commitment?
No.
Remember when you first came here?
Of course!
Helen knew
I don't take trainees.
But she assigned you to me anyway.
She obviously wanted to snuff out
a capable young man.
I don't know what she was thinking,
but I don't like her.
So I trained up an iBank elite.
Look at you now.
I was right about you.
Thanks, Shifu.
I'll fetch you a cup of coffee.
Bring that back.
Is there a problem?
Oh!
End of internship
You want me to sell my body? Absolutely.
But make something up?
Never.
You'll turn full time and get a promotion,
and a flat as your special reward.
Market Research Report Verification
Authorized Representative:
Todd Zhang, Executive Director
Good job!
What's this?
A verbal agreement must be
turned into a written contract.
I want 100% guarantee on a full-time job
and a bonus.
Cooperation Agreement
Todd taught you well.
Also,
I want to be there when we sign
with HC Technology.
Making demands now?
Only on HC, not you.
I'm pleased to hear Blue Stone
has finally reached an internal consensus.
President Jason,
let's review the info before we sign the contract.
Gao Han, what are you doing?
Due diligence?
What's going on?
Helen,
what's the meaning of this?
You're excused.
Actually,
Blue Stone made a more detailed
assessment of your company.
Todd Zhang's signature.
Authorized Representative:
Todd Zhang, Executive Director
Authorized Representative:
Todd Zhang, Executive Director
What game is Blue Stone playing?
I will sue you.
What's the meaning of this?
Mr. Ou,
there's no need to jump the gun.
Please explain why the products you sold
are more than the raw materials you purchased.
We have inventory.
Inventory?
By shipping in and out of the pier?
That's a lot of inventory indeed.
What right do you have to investigate our company?
Helen?
I have no right to interfere with
a normal due diligence.
Gao Han is one of our full-time analysts.
I think there has been a misunderstanding.
I suggest we double Blue Stone's commission
and increase Blue Stone's initial shares by
5%.
How about that?
On account of his exceptional performance
during his internship,
the IBD of Blue Stone China
officially hires Mr. Gao Han as an analyst.
Bravo!
Here's your letter of appointment.
Thank you.
Sorry, Shifu!
I quit.
Helen is your Shifu.
A man can be destroyed
but not defeated.
Walking in the rain
Feet go splish-splash
Bye!
Hearts beat so fast
Clouds cover the day
But we stay close
Love won't fade away
Love won't fade away
Beloved Father - Li Guo-qgiang
Dancing in the street
With the raindrops
With the raindrops
You still remember Dad's death anniversary?
With the raindrops
Yes.
Our two hearts meet
I quit.
I left Blue Stone.
I always thought
I was waiting for a protg
and the pair of us could be a different breed
Hand in hand
and the pair of us could be a different breed
Hand in hand
in this industry.
We go through the puddles
in this industry.
We go through the puddles
We go through the puddles
I just realized yesterday,
We go through the puddles
I was just waiting for someone to betray me.
Don't need any umbrella
Don't need any umbrella
I was wrong.
Don't need any umbrella
You're angry with your protg?
No, I'm not.
It's just that
Each step feels right
Each step feels right
my heart is telling me
Each step feels right
I can't work with someone who betrayed me
In your warm eyes
in the same company.
In your warm eyes
Under moonlit skies
Under moonlit skies
You finally figured it out?
Under moonlit skies
Under moonlit skies
I have repeatedly explained to you
Under moonlit skies
and you just didn't get it.
How could you not get it?
Dancing in the street
Dancing in the street
Dad jumped off a building
Dancing in the street
after he lost his fortune in stocks.
With the raindrops
How could I marry the guy
With the raindrops
who told him to buy stocks?
Our two hearts meet
Our two hearts meet
I get it now.
Our two hearts meet
I know
and I understand.
I didn't blame you.
Seriously.
What will you do now that you quit?
Retirement.
I'll listen to you sing every day.
Haven't you heard enough?
Go make some deals.
You enjoy talking business.
Between you and me,
there's only love and nothing else.
Spare me your sweet talk.
I like sweet talk.
Let me woo you again.
You may.
Really?
Dad heard you.
Did you hear me?
He's smiling.
Please come in.
I'll go look inside.
I'm so happy.
This place is huge!
Like it?
Absolutely!
So nice to have money.
So nice.
As long as you're happy,
everything is worth it.
I'm very happy every day.
They decorated it like I wanted.
Like it?
Very. Thank you.
I'm now the President of Blue Stone China
and a global equity partner.
I made an exception and made you
a Senior Manager of the IBD.
We will promote from within and
choose a capable manager
to assist the President.
Ms. Li, you have a video conference.
I'm going to Hong Kong on Friday. Come with me.
OK!
Hong Kong, China
Are you OK?
Are you OK?
Stop it.
Go to bed. Stop it.
Get some rest.
Get some rest.
Ah!
Don't go.
Relax.
I don't have time for a relationship.
You may go.
It's for Mr. Zhang.
Leave it there.
President Wayne,
I never imagine the first appointment
of my consulting firm
would be a net meeting with you.
What can I do for you?
This is the highest honor awarded by
Blue Stone Headquarters.
This is a special contribution award
and it's for you.
Everyone was so sorry to
see you so suddenly resign.
I remember when we joined the company,
we all wanted that award.
It's strange to get it now that I have left.
Blue Stone's door is always open for you.
I appreciate it.
But being an independent financial advisor
suits me better.
When can you come over?
We have a special medal
presentation ceremony for you.
I want to come now.
Haven't seen you for years.
I'd love to have a drink with you.
You better keep your word.
Yeah!
Zhuo Neng's IPO
has entered the implementation stage.
Chris,
you're in charge of the planning stage,
give us an update.
Zhuo Neng is our biggest project this year.
It involves business restructuring,
divestiture of assets,
and complicated preparation work
on accounting and auditing.
All aspects are progressing in an orderly manner.
Yes, since we submitted the application,
it has been tough every step of the way.
Don't mention it.
How about...
I let you take a long break
and give you the project bonus.
Why?
Because I have a better candidate.
Who?
I intend to let Gao Han take over.
Give a big project like this to Gao Han?
Helen,
we need someone with more experience.
Gao Han's ability
is evident to all.
Why didn't I see it?
More importantly,
his personal relationship with the Chu family
will help facilitate the deal.
You can let him assist. But to put him in charge?
I'll be steering the project.
He's too young.
Chris, calm down! Please!
Gao Han,
he doesn't think so highly of you.
Can you manage?
Thank you, Ms. Li!
Please believe me, I have complete confidence.
I have the ability to take over the project.
Gao Han, can you really do it?
Looks like you don't agree with my decision.
We just think Gao Han...
How dare you challenge my decision?
You don't want a vacation?
I still have a layoff list.
Fine! Sack me.
Hold on...
Please give me a few minutes.
Let Helen and I discuss this, OK?
Let's take five. Get yourselves a cup of coffee.
Are you nuts?
You piss off everyone for what?
Lean on them now
to make sure they don't screw it up later.
OK, level with me.
Are you in love with Gao Han?
Use your brain!
We must get the Bet-on Agreement with Zhuo Neng.
Gao Han
Um...
can ride on his relationship
with the Chus and get it for us.
Contact New D.
Ask them to get a bigger market share
and force the Chus to make up their minds.
Carrot and stick.
Right away.
The proposal is ready.
Please take a look.
This is your big shot at getting promoted.
Not to mention a $10M bonus.
I stuck my neck out for you.
Don't let me down.
I'll do my best.
Thank you.
Run along.
Oh!
Don't be late for tomorrow's cocktail party.
I have loads of people I want you to meet.
Very well.
This is Gao Han, our Senior Manager of IBD.
This is Mr. Li.
Hello, Mr. Li.
Here's my card.
Nice to meet you.
I look forward to working with you.
- Definitely.
- Um...
Thank you.
Are you in a hurry?
You have something more important to do?
It's OK.
Get going.
OK! I'm going.
Thanks.
Sorry!
I've been so busy lately,
I didn't spend enough time with you.
You come home late every night.
Where have you been?
Either entertaining or working OT.
Where else can I go?
I'm tired.
Xiaohui!
A lot happened lately.
But I promise,
when I make enough money,
we'll spend some quality time together.
Xiaohui!
Happy birthday!
My birthday is at the beginning of the month.
Today is your birthday.
Good night.
Happy birthday!
Make a wish.
Snowflakes dance
And sway and fight
Piano keys tap
Memories bright
All the bass hums low
Done!
And the drums whisper soft
Done!
And the drums whisper soft
And the drums whisper soft
Let me guess.
In this jazz club blow
You want to go on a vacation.
In this jazz club blow
How about Switzerland?
Where hearts are long
How about Switzerland?
Great! When?
Next month.
By the window seat
By the window seat
Blue Stone wants to give me a medal.
Love's embrace
Blue Stone wants to give me a medal.
Candle flickers cast a gentle grace
Let's go on a trip.
Candle flickers cast a gentle grace
Along the way, I can pick it up
Candle flickers cast a gentle grace
and meet some friends.
Mute trumpet weeps with its velvet tone
Mute trumpet weeps with its velvet tone
Meet some friends?
Mute trumpet weeps with its velvet tone
Pick up a medal?
Mute trumpet weeps with its velvet tone
Yes!
That's work.
Playing the song
That's work.
Playing the song
No, we're on a trip.
Playing the song
Oh, please!
For lovers alone
When you truly want us to go away together,
ask me again.
Oh, winter's chill
Oh, winter's chill
You win.
Oh, winter's chill
Can't touch the fire
In a heart that burns
Also,
With a secret desire
I want to go somewhere with no network,
If the trumpet's call
no one could find us
or bother us.
So muted and pure
or bother us.
So muted and pure
In your arms, darling
In your arms, darling
No network?
I feel secure
Yes!
I feel secure
No one could find us?
I feel secure
Yes!
That's so romantic.
I like it.
Strolling past the city park
Strolling past the city park
Sweet talker!
Footsteps fall
A rhythm in the dark
There's magic here
You're finally back from the race.
Mr. Gao!
Long time no see.
How is Uncle Chu?
Something wrong with his heart earlier on.
He was in the hospital for a few days.
Was it serious?
Nothing major.
Probably just tired
from flying around, expanding the market.
Come on!
Gao Han!
Uncle Chul!
Long time no see.
They said they're sending someone I know,
I guess it must be you.
I'm impressed.
You're a project manager already.
You should learn from him.
I came back to help you, didn't I?
Gao Han and I will follow up with the IPO,
don't worry, OK?
Your heart is in racing.
I'd rather count on you.
Show him the ropes, OK?
Don't worry!
You should mind your health.
Right!
I'll give you a tour.
Sure!
Harness wind or solar energy to electrolyze water,
extract hydrogen
and transport it to where it is needed,
then restore it to water to
release electrical energy.
The key is how to
ensure the safe loading of this
high pressured hydrogen.
I can tell you
Zhuo Neng is developing a new
energy storage material
that can improve the loading capacity
and safety by ten times.
Our target
is a cost efficient and eco-friendly way
to produce a steady supply of hydrogen energy.
Once it becomes fully commercialized,
we can break New D's monopoly
and lower the price of electricity.
For the R&D, building a new plant
and market expansion,
the money from the IPO may not be enough.
Blue Stone proposed
a Bet-on Agreement to ensure further financing.
I'd like to hear your comments.
I'll get back to you after I review it.
Risk Management has reservations about
Zhuo Neng's pre-IPO private equity
and the entire listing sponsorship.
Without the Bet-on Agreement,
Risk Management would think
Mr. Chu is not confident in the business growth.
In a capital market,
confidence is more precious than gold.
How can I proceed?
Actually,
Blue Stone offered an excellent proposal,
the Bet-on Agreement
means more confidence.
That's not too much to ask.
Mr. Chu
is inclined towards the Bet-on Agreement.
I'll need greater authority to proceed.
No problem. You have my full support.
Except for the final indemnity clause,
everything else is negotiable.
If the stock price drops below
HKD$10 in the secondary market,
Zhuo Neng must buy back
all the Blue Stone shares at HKD$10 per share
or Blue Stone may choose
a gratuitous transfer of 10% of
the shares owned by Chu Zhihong.
Any questions?
No.
Don't worry.
While I'm with Blue Stone,
we're in this together.
Of course.
Sales dropped 20% this quarter,
New D is fighting us for the market share.
Dad is very anxious.
I fought for better terms on the Bet-on Agreement.
If Zhuo Neng can guarantee the
revenue growth for the next two years,
Blue Stone will ensure two additional financings
of no less than $5B.
Dad,
Gao Han did the assessment.
There's a 90% chance the odds are in our favor.
Financing is what we need most.
What if
Blue Stone wants shares as compensation?
Blue Stone will become the
second largest shareholder.
The interests of our companies
will be further bound together.
But,
most iBanks would choose the money.
Uncle Chu,
I must remind you,
there are risks involved in the Bet-on Agreement.
Don't sound so old school.
If you were the Chairman of Zhuo Neng,
would you sign it?
Yes!
You take our phones and turn on
the electromagnetic shielding here.
- Mike,
- Yes
it looks like today we have good news.
You guessed right.
The Chu family finally signed the
valuation adjustment agreement.
Zhuo Neng is betting that with the
hydrogen storage terminal,
they can overtake on a curve,
but there is no "selective semi-permeable membrane"
and that's the key technology
for hydrogen production.
We have privately acquired the core suppliers
and we can cut off the supply anytime.
Good!
A large amount of liquidated damages
and semi-finished product inventory
can break down the capital chain of Zhuo Neng.
When the time comes,
we together beat the share price
below HKD$10.
Fine!
And the Chu family will lose 10% of
the shares in the bet
and lose their absolute control right.
Then New D will take over Zhuo Neng,
swallowing their new technology,
borrow their shell to market.
5..4...3...2...1...
Zhuo Neng, the rising star in new energy
is listed at the Stock Exchange
of Hong Kong (HKEX) today
and announced their development of
a new hydrogen storage technology
has made significant progress.
Zhuo Neng's share price is on the rise...
Zhuo Neng is on fire...
You need $500K to trade in the
Southbound Stock Connect.
Chief,
you're the rich 2G.
It's my Dad's account.
Is he good at this?
I'm delivering takeouts with you guys,
what do you think?
Do you know what business Zhuo Neng is in?
New energy.
But I don't know the specifics.
You check the test and
appraisal for a $100 power bank.
But you would put tens of thousands of dollars
on a stock you know nothing about?
Listen, Chief!
Everyone knows
all the money is on Zhuo Neng.
Yes!
Yes!
Just follow the rich
you can't go wrong.
Take a chance,
even a bike can turn into a motorbike.
Damn!
You're already riding a motorbike.
Chief,
can you help us?
Exactly! I'll transfer the money to you.
I'm in.
- I'm in.
- Help me out!
Congrats, Mr. Gao!
Thanks.
Hello, Mr. Gao!
Hi!
Mr. Gao!
Congrats, Mr. Gao!
Thanks.
Uncle He!
Mr. Gao!
What happened to your face?
Oh!
My wife fell,
I tried to grab her
and I bumped into something.
If you need any help,
just let me know.
Hey!
Hey!
Hey!
Mr. Gao!
I need to trouble you with something.
Everyone is saying
Zhuo Neng can still go higher.
Is that true?
Uncle He,
there are risks involved in stocks.
Zhuo Neng is listed in Hong Kong.
I know...
My wife needs surgery,
I don't want to bother the kids.
I want to try my luck.
You think it's OK?
I have friends in Hong Kong,
they can help me buy it.
Do you trust me?
You're Master Zhang's protg.
Of course I trust you.
Didn't you know?
Know what?
Nothing.
Right now, Zhuo Neng is not too expensive.
Oh!
I see.
Watch your step.
Zurich, Switzerland
Hey, Wayne!
What's up?
Zhuo Neng got strong momentum,
several key clients want to hold
long term stake of Zhuo Neng.
They asked me to analyze and assess.
Here... the share price and
trading pattern chart I made.
What's the problem?
Take a look.
This is spoofing followed by pump and dump tricks.
Yeah, big long or short on
such a hot stock is normal.
Maybe it's just some raider hot money.
Which hot money tycoon
could play such a big game?
What are you saying?
Obviously,
there are some big institutional players testing
the market with unknown intentions.
Blue Stone is also a major
shareholder of Zhuo Neng.
I definitely suggest you
watch out for this.
OK!
Alright.
Let's enjoy some music and wine.
You know about this?
Todd,
I'm glad you're here.
Times have changed.
All that matters now is making money.
How doesn't matter.
If you would rather keep yourself apart
from it and not dirty your hands,
that's a very rare trait these days.
I have a lot of respect for it.
Just respect?
This is the best I can do.
Hi, Todd! Long time no see.
You left a bottle of good wine here.
Times have changed.
When it's in the wrong place,
flavor changes.
Hello, are you Ms. Xu Xiaohui?
Yes.
You have a package.
Thanks.
Today,
I'm cooking especially for you.
We agreed
to stick to business.
Oh!
You're overthinking.
Just focus on work.
I took care of things for you.
What have you done?
I think
I should not leave without saying goodbye.
After all, we've been together for so long.
Xiaohui,
some of the things
I had no choice.
I'm only doing this for our future.
For our future?
Everything is for our future?
Including this?
Look at you.
A money-making
and quibbling Gao Han
is not the man I know.
It's over for us.
Ms. Li
I'm sorry, Xiaohui.
Breaking news!
Morse Technology, the core supplier of
"semi-permeable membrane" for
hydrogen production announced today
due to business re-organization,
it will cut off supply to Zhuo Neng Energy.
Industry insiders expect
Zhuo Neng's hydrogen production
capacity to plummet,
causing Zhuo Neng to lose orders worth over USD$1B
and suffer other immeasurable indirect losses.
Zhuo Neng's share price took a nose dive
and recorded a cumulative drop of over 70%.
Damn!
I didn't sell at record high.
Chief,
cut loss for me.
You're sure?
Yeah, cut it.
And you?
Yes or no?
At this rate?
Leave it.
Helen,
the bearish report on Zhuo Neng is done.
Take a look.
Issue an announcement,
Blue Stone plans to sell 4% of its shares.
I want the share price to drop below $10 tomorrow.
Blue Stone, Zhuo Neng's major shareholder
announced its shareholding reduction
and issued a strong short selling rating
and triggered panic selling in the market.
Hello,
since you didn't meet the margin call,
your stocks have been liquidated.
Your total liability is $3,658,921.
Hello!
Hello!
Hello!
- Brother Yul!
- Brother Yul!
Dad,
all the banks rejected our loan application.
We don't have enough cash to
stabilize the share price.
It's going to drop below $10.
What's wrong with Blue Stone?
They're one of our major shareholders.
Why did they issue a short selling rating?
That's suicide.
Where's Gao Han?
He turned off his phone.
I couldn't get in touch with him.
Mr. Chu,
Blue Stone wants to see you.
Mr. Chu,
I'm here to inform you,
the Bet-on Agreement has been triggered.
Don't worry!
I will
raise the money ASAP.
Based on $10 per share
and buy back all your shares.
No need. We chose the second option,
a gratuitous transfer of 10% shares.
If you don't want to sign,
we can still apply to have it enforced.
The result is the same.
Dad!
Thank you.
Dad!
- Look!
- New energy giant New D
bought Zhuo Neng shares in block trades.
It has accumulated 5% to date
and will continue to increase the stake.
These people...
they're in this together.
Dad!
Dad, are you OK?
Dad!
You're awake?
How long have I been out?
Two days.
Your pneumothorax is not too serious.
You just need to rest.
Thank you.
Bet-on Agreement takes effect.
Zhuo Neng controlling shares change hands.
ShenTian HeZheng Hospital
Mr. Gao!
I thought you killed yourself for love.
You knew from the start
the Bet-on Agreement was a trap, right?
Doing business is like going to war.
Zhuo Neng's IPO and technological reform
is like digging New D's ancestral tomb.
You used me!?
And pass on the money, asshole?
Don't be childish.
Come back to work.
I quit.
I'm not shameless like you.
You have no right to judge me.
You're the Senior Manager.
Your car, your flat,
everything you own
came from me.
You pushed them to sign the Bet-on Agreement.
You gave Mr. Chu a heart attack.
He's now in the hospital.
And Todd,
Todd, the pain in the neck,
you took care of him for me too.
My pension money
is gone.
All gone.
Defib!
Chu Feng!
Is Uncle OK?
How dare you show your face!
We trusted you. What have you done?
You and Blue Stone scammed us.
Get out!
Out!
Sir!
Excuse me,
you're in a hospital.
Mr. Chu,
I'm sorry!
We have done everything we could.
Dad, I'm sorry!
Dad!
Dad!
What's so funny?
Can we postpone our trip?
What is it?
Gao Han is in trouble.
After what he did to you? He's still your protg?
Didn't your heart tell you not to work with him?
Exactly! My heart is telling me
this is not about us.
This is about justice in the financial world.
He's going to jump if I don't show my face.
Then go!
You'll let me?
Of course!
If I don't, my heart will be telling me
if anything happens to him,
I'll be held responsible.
I don't want that on my conscience.
Only because you made me!
- Go!
- To Hell and back!
Get going!
OK!
Be careful!
Oh!
Someone is jumping from a building.
Lost his shirt in the stocks?
Get down!
Get down!
Think about your kid and your family.
Your whole life is ahead of you.
Get down here!
Let's talk about this.
Don't take things too hard.
Standing over there is too dangerous.
Get down here!
Get down, hurry up!
I'm Todd Zhang. He asked for me.
You can't go over there.
Gao Han, get down from there!
Get down!
Get down!
When I used to look up from down there,
this place felt unattainable.
Now, looking down from up here,
it looks unfathomable down there.
Move!
Don't jump!
Don't jump!
I figure if I jump,
will I land on a Ferrari,
or just put a hole in the ground?
Don't you think forcing me
to help you like this
is a bit childish?
I think it's very mature.
I'm desperate, Shifu.
Serve you right!
I can only count on you.
You were the only financial expert
who openly denounced Blue Stone and New D.
If they got away with this,
God knows how many other outstanding
Chinese business entities
will become their prey.
Even if I agree to help you against Blue Stone,
your chance of winning is less than 1%.
If you lost,
you'll be a nobody again in the financial world.
A man can be destroyed
but not defeated.
You taught me that.
Please, Shifu?
I like you.
But it doesn't mean I forgive you.
Word around town is that Blue Stone
and New D together
wanted to take control of the company.
As New D continues to buy Zhuo Neng shares,
its shareholding ratio has exceeded 15%.
Chu ZhiHong Cremation Ashes
Thanks for letting me pay my last respect.
To think Dad and I trusted you.
I'm sorry!
I didn't catch on Blue Stone set a trap.
Go to Hell!
Finish paying your respect and get lost.
I quit Blue Stone.
In front of Uncle Chu,
I hope you'll trust me one more time.
I will help you get Zhuo Neng back.
You and what army?
I can't.
But someone else can.
If you're willing.
Hong Kong, China
Shifu, he's here.
Hey!
Hello!
Mr. Zhang,
thanks for your help.
Don't mention it.
Come this way.
New D bought 18% shares,
Blue Stone holds 16%.
That's 34% total.
To avoid triggering a takeover offer,
before they have absolute control of Zhuo Neng,
they dare not admit they're
persons acting in concert.
I have no outside help,
I can pledge all my shares
to raise fund to reclaim Zhuo Neng.
To reclaim Zhuo Neng,
pledge of shares won't raise enough money.
Not to mention you must face
the legal consequences.
We have two options.
Take a good look.
Take your time.
Read carefully.
This one.
Better chances.
Bigger price to pay.
If you lose,
you have nothing left.
You're cleaned out.
Long time no see.
Long time no see.
On my way over,
I was wondering if you would show up.
I didn't expect you to be here early.
I missed you.
Me too.
I missed everyone at Blue Stone.
Really?
Yes!
Um...
The current cut-throat market
is a waste of time and money.
Um...
Name your price.
How can I buy back Zhuo Neng's shares?
That's what you want to talk about?
Um...
You came to the wrong guy.
Blue Stone and New D hold the shares,
not me.
- Not you?
- Not me.
Then go talk to Helen.
You have money?
Of course! I'm Todd Zhang.
People who hate me won't give me money.
But proper investors love me too much.
Um... I see.
I'll talk to Helen.
Let her suspect me.
You're overthinking.
I just want a simple business deal.
Come on.
Thank you.
Thank you.
You're too kind.
Thank you.
Xiaodong,
I heard in this acquisition,
New D wanted to break up and ruin Zhuo Neng.
It's hard to say.
Did you buy any?
Hello!
Hello!
How can I help you, Sir?
Open a designated large
denomination account for my boss.
Your boss is...
Mr. Chu Feng of Zhuo Neng Energy
wants to regain control of his company.
An announcement will go out tomorrow.
I want your best trader.
Over here...
Word got out.
More money should come in tomorrow.
The money I raised is sent to our offshore account.
Lilai is just a decoy.
These folks...hey!
- They are top-notch traders
- Morning.
and can be trusted.
We're all set.
Just waiting for Helen to take the bait.
Um...
Zhuo Neng Group
Mike,
Zhuo Neng has unusual trading.
Find out where the hot money is from.
This is the latest HFT system.
Our setup
cannot be worse than Blue Stone.
Look at these announcements.
Chu Feng is using Lilai Securities
to solicit funds to buy back Zhuo Neng
and regain its controlling stakes.
And I thought it was someone else.
Where did he get the money?
I'm worried he found a white knight.
When his old man was still around, maybe.
But now?
Who has shit for brains to play this game?
Ms. Li, Todd Zhang is here.
- What the hell for?
- Todd?
Helen, long time no see.
You're not the bankroller behind Chu Feng?
Of course not!
I prefer to beat you fair and square.
Can you?
I'd like you to meet
Prince of Chartralz.
I assume you have heard of him.
Your Highness,
your reputation certainly does precede you.
Why not tell us why you've come?
Todd Zhang
is my agent.
You talk to him.
There's bad blood between Prince Ralz
and the Chairman of New D.
There's also bad blood between Lilai
who handles His Highness' trust and Blue Stone.
And bad blood
between you and me.
It's as simple as that.
Prince Ralz feels that
petroleum energy
is no longer for the future.
He's quite optimistic about Zhuo Neng.
It's not a wise move at all
for Your Highness to compete for
the controlling shares of Zhuo Neng.
This is what we came to tell Blue Stone.
Blue Stone always gave the warning.
Now leave!
I told you Chu Feng found a white knight.
And Todd Zhang is on his side.
Shall we launch our counterattack now?
Let's check out the story about the prince.
Is that necessary?
You can't be too careless
when you're up against Todd Zhang.
Thanks for your help.
By the way...
Yes, that was fun.
I just contacted the real Prince Ralz.
He'll send out a tweet in support.
It doesn't cost him a thing.
And he's happy to have a chance
to disgust the Chairman of New D.
- Perfect plan.
- Thank you, take care.
Thank you.
It checked out.
Prince Ralz has a score to settle
with New D over their energy business.
Lilai has always handled his trust.
Check this out on Twitter.
He just posted it,
promising Chu Feng his full support.
Chu Feng is buying up shares.
He swore to regain the controlling shares.
Helen,
watch out for Todd Zhang.
HQ in Europe also has
a Bet-on Agreement with New D.
If we don't get the
controlling shares of Zhuo Neng,
we're history.
We don't have much money left.
We're doomed if Helen doesn't panic.
Tell New D to buy up more shares.
OK!
Push the price up one notch.
Buy as much as you can.
Attention, everyone!
Buy in Zhuo Neng at a high price.
Whoever gets the designated quantity
will get a double bonus.
Get to work.
Call up Zhuo Neng's small shareholders.
Transfer their shares.
At a high price.
Right away!
Blue Stone (China) Broker
Blue Stone is buying shares in block trades.
Great!
Up...
Up...
Up...
Shut up!
What's wrong with you?
I cut loss already.
Get back in.
No money.
You're lying.
Up...
Keep buying...
Come on, keep buying...
Push the price up
and sell it to them.
Got it!
Buy as much as you can.
Buy as much as you can.
Never mind the price.
You still have 100,000 shares. Grab it!
50712 Zhuo Neng Group 68.2 (+23)
Helen...
Our shareholding with New D will be over 50% soon.
The battle for Zhuo Neng shares is in full swing.
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
issued an inquiry,
Zhuo Neng Management claimed there
will be major restructuring
and applied for suspended trading.
Oh shit!
When the market opens on Monday and we
have the controlling stake,
we'll call a shareholders meeting
and kick Chu Feng out.
50712 Zhuo Neng Group suspended
We can start.
Good boy. Thank you.
Hey!
Your turn.
Blue Stone and New D didn't want to
trigger a takeover bid,
and dared not admit they're
persons acting in concert.
On the table,
you're still the biggest shareholder
with the right to hire and fire.
Talent is the foundation of technology.
Yes.
Everyone here is a Zhuo Neng Senior Engineer.
Strictly speaking,
the new technology we're researching
has not passed the national acceptance test,
so Zhuo Neng doesn't have the patent yet.
On this table
are copies of your letter of dismissal.
You are all fired.
When you want to win so bad,
you'll be trapped in linear thinking.
Hey,
what's most likely to cause a forest fire?
A littered cigarette butt?
Bottled water left behind by tourists.
What was supposed to put out a fire,
became a convex lens
and started a forest fire.
The new technology New D wanted most
is that bottle of water.
You're holding it in your hands.
In addition, listen to me...
In addition...
Listen up!
I'm starting a new company
called You Neng.
Those of you dismissed by Zhuo Neng
will not be bound by horizontal competition
or technical dispute terms.
You are welcome to join You Neng.
The contracts are over here.
We're offering
a basic salary of $2M
for a one-year contract.
Those who sign on the spot
will get $1M in advance.
Advance $1M?
That's a great offer!
A basic salary of $2M? I'm in.
You Neng will also allocate shares.
The earnings from the new hydrogen technology
will be shared among us.
Bravo!
Core technicians jump ship to a new company
to conduct research on
hydrogen storage technology.
According to experts,
losing the core technical team,
Zhuo Neng may become a shell company.
Folks,
sell all!
Crash it.
- Crash it.
- OK!
While the incident fermented over the weekend,
Zhuo Neng plunged when trading was resumed
and its outlook is bleak.
According to a reliable source,
New D may sell all its Zhuo Neng shares.
What shall we do?
Are we still buying?
Stop!
Now? What about the shares we bought?
If New D doesn't want it,
we have no use for a shell company.
We suffered a heavy loss.
HQ won't let us off the hook.
Let's try to unload the shares.
Call Chu Feng.
Right now,
only Chu Feng would want Zhuo Neng.
With so much unfavorable news,
Zhuo Neng continues to plummet.
The SFC will investigate.
What are you trying to prove?
You're a different breed
in the financial world?
You can be more unscrupulous?
I guess I was wrong about you.
I was wrong about myself.
I couldn't be successful like you.
They're already investigating Chu Feng.
You'll be next.
What's your hurry?
They're onto Mike too.
You're not worried about yourself?
We know what to do.
We'll never be like you,
a loser with nothing.
You have no regrets at all?
Money never regrets.
Neither does justice.
Hong Kong, China
About the inside trading of Zhuo Neng,
we're here to turn ourselves in
and to make a report.
Please keep your phones handy.
We may need to contact you.
They revoked your qualifications
and you lost your car and flat.
I'm sorry.
I should be sorry.
Your penalty is heavier than mine.
What's your plan?
We'll see.
You run along.
I'll wait for Shifu.
Keep in touch.
Take three days off.
Give me the advisory report when you come back.
Thanks, Shifu.
You need to correct yourself.
Start calling me Boss.
Hey,
I hired Uncle He for cleaning.
Does Mr. Gao have a problem?
How is Uncle He?
He's OK.
The stock market is highly volatile.
Someone will always get their fingers burnt.
Help as many as we can.
Chasing dreams
High-speed race
Ahh Ahh Ahh Ahh
All the fame fades away
In a tender game of love
Dollars and cents
Chasing after success
Ahh Ahh Ahh Ahh
I find true happiness
To the light in your eyes
In this tender game of love
We'll rise
Making money
Ahh Ahh Ahh Ahh
But in love's tender game
We'll reclaim
For it's your laughter
It's your smile
That makes living this life worthwhile
Making money
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Fortune and fame
But in love's tender love tender game
We'll reclaim
For it's your laughter
It's your smile
And love we hold
Making money
Chu Feng, Director and Acting Chair,
Making money
Chu Feng, Director and Acting Chair,
Fortune and fame
convicted of insider trading
But in love's tender game
and market manipulation,
But in love's tender game
sentenced to jail for 4 years and 5 months,
We'll reclaim
sentenced to jail for 4 years and 5 months,
For it's your laughter
banned from serving as a director of any
For it's your laughter
of any listed company and
It's your smile
securities trading for 5 years.
That makes living this life worthwhile
According to the Securities and Futures Ordinance,
That makes living this life worthwhile
the SFC applied to the court for a
That makes living this life worthwhile
compensation order to compensate investors.
Making money
Helen Li, CEO of Blue Stone,
convicted of multiple charges of insider
trading and market manipulation,
sentenced to jail for 7 years and banned from
re-entering the industry for 8 years.
According to the Securities and Futures Ordinance,
the SFC applied to the court for a
compensation order to compensate investors.
Mike, Investment Manager of Blue Stone,
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
convicted of multiple charges of insider trading
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
and market manipulation,
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
sentenced to jail for 5 years and 8 months and
Fortune and fame
banned from re-entering the industry for 5 years.
But in love's tender love tender game
The SFC applied to the court for a
We'll reclaim
compensation order to compensate investors.
For it's your laughter
Todd Zhang & Gao Han,
It's your smile
convicted for facilitating market manipulation,
And love we hold
sentenced to jail for 6 months
Making money
with a 3-year suspension and
Fortune and fame
banned from all SFC licensed activities
But in love's tender game
for 3 years.
We'll reclaim
As per the Securities and Futures Ordinance,
For it's your laughter
the SFC applied to
It's your smile
the court for a compensation order
That makes living this life worthwhile
to compensate all investors involved.
That makes living this life worthwhile
Making money
Making money
Fortune and fame
But in love's tender game
We'll reclaim
For it's your laughter
It's your smile
That makes living this life worthwhile
Making money
Hit the lights, roll the film
Here we go, we're shootin'
Turn it on, all your charm
You're a pro improving
Such a star in the sky
Never shined so brightly
Everyone looks at you
Isn't life excitin'?
Every day
You know you're getting paid
You know it doesn't
Get much better than this
You stole the show
You made your name
You've got everything
That's fortune and fame
You can't say no
Gotta play the game
Because it's all about
The fortune and fame
Fortune and fame
Yeah
Over here, give me more
Yells a clown that's shooting
Look at me
They all scream like a crowd of groupies
Gotta go, curtain falls
Audience is waiting
That's your name up in lights
You're a big sensation
Everyday
You know you're getting paid
You know it doesn't
Get much better than this
You stole the show
You made your name
You've got everything
That's fortune and fame
You can't say no
You gotta play the game
Because it's all about
The fortune and fame
Privacy gone. Your life's on display
But, that's all in the price that you pay
You'll sleep tomorrow or the next day
Right now's the time that you gotta play
Everyday
You know you're getting paid
You know it doesn't
Get much better than this
You stole the show
You made your name
You've got everything
That's fortune and fame
You can't say no
You gotta play the game
Because it's all about
The fortune and fame
You stole the show
You made your name
You've got everything
That's fortune and fame
You can't say no
You gotta play the game
Because it's all about
The fortune and fame
Fortune and fame
In the dead of night
I'm lost in thoughts
Your smile
Still lingers on my mind
Promises of the past
Have become insignificant
But my love
Is still going strong
But you play emotional hide and seek
Each time you come close
You drift away
The feeling of love
Is like smoke in the wind
Uncatchable
Yet unforgettable
Each encounter
Is like a game
We exchange glances
But you're unapproachable
Your words
Are like lies in a dream
That made me lose myself
In the uncertainty
Perhaps we're afraid
Of true feelings
In this emotional hide and seek
We try to strike a balance
The voice deep down is calling out
Oh yeah
I lose myself
Beside me
I can never break away
You play emotional hide and seek
Emotional hide and seek
I'm willing
I'm willing
To keep searching