I now declare Decision 32
COM 8B.23
adopted as amended.
Congratulations, China.
When a river comes to life,
a piece of history
gets a chance to flow against the tide.
The ancient canal that has flowed for thousands of years,
in a new millennium,
has once again burst forth with unstoppable new vitality.
This era has given it a new appearance.
The Grand Canal
once again proves to all who gaze upon it with anticipation
its indomitable
and pioneering spirit.
Canal connections, canal people.
Canal families, canal children.
The canal's brand-new pulse
is inspiring everyone who loves it
and those it loves.
Their fate and the canal's rebirth
are closely intertwined, complementing each other.
Folks of Flower Street,
citizens of Honghuai City,
good afternoon!
Good afternoon!
Now, let's have Mayor Gu speak to us.
Great!
Hello, fellow citizens and friends.
Hello!
To celebrate the Grand Canal becoming a World Heritage Site,
the government
will organize festivities that last for a week.
We welcome everyone to participate in them
to celebrate the rebirth of the Grand Canal!
Great!
In addition,
the renovation of Flower Street
will enter a new phase.
When it's done,
we'll see a brand new Honghuai!
Great!
Come on.
Try this. It's quite delicious.
Mayor Gu,
Mr. Zhou just said
becoming a World Heritage Site
will greatly boost Flower Street's economy.
Being a World Heritage Site
doesn't just bring benefits to Honghuai
and Flower Street.
It also brings responsibility.
The Grand Canal has been flowing for over 2,000 years.
It's the mother river for all of us.
Each of us has the responsibility
to protect and revitalize it.
Yes.
It wasn't easy.
We waited for so many years.
There was no news a couple of days ago,
and I thought we failed.
How could that be?
Good things are worth waiting for.
The construction of the Grand Canal
began during the Spring and Autumn period
and didn't end until modern times.
Countless people worked tirelessly
for over 2,000 years.
It took over 2,000 years
for it to finally take shape.
In the history of human civilization,
it's the largest-scale hydraulic project,
bar none.
Yes.
L-Let's have a toast
to our great mother river.
Come on.
Cheers.
While everyone is here,
there's something I'd like to say.
I'm thinking of taking advantage of this success
to revitalize Honghuai City and Flower Street.
Now, the most crucial thing is people,
especially young people.
As we all know,
our young generations, after growing up,
have gradually left their homes
to start businesses elsewhere.
Now, the government
has formulated corresponding policies
in the hope of attracting
young people back to start businesses in small towns.
As far as I know, all your children are away from home.
I hope you parents
can spread the word about our policies.
We'd like to have them back
to restore our glory.
Great!
Mayor Gu,
I'll be the first to respond to your call.
Later, I'll ask my son to come back.
Chen Bo's son has been
staying in Honghuai all along.
We'll call them immediately
and force them to come back if necessary,
telling them not to go anywhere else
and just stay on Flower Street, right?
Yes, yes.
That's not necessary.
As their parents, you just need
to inform them about the policies.
If they're willing to come back,
we certainly welcome them.
But if they have any opinions or suggestions
about our policies,
they can come to me and talk with me directly.
We're willing to make changes.
I hope
those children will come back
not because their parents force them to,
but because they're attracted by the bright future
of Flower Street.
Only in this way
will they have the enthusiasm and motivation
to make Flower Street better.
Great. That's right.
Mayor Gu makes a great point.
Anyway, no matter what,
today I've truly felt that
the Grand Canal
is a miracle.
We should all take pride in it.
Then let's have another toast to this miracle.
Come on.
Cheers.
To our pride.
In the past, when Boss Xie and I were seafarers,
we sailed all the way north.
At that time, the places close to the river
had many tall buildings,
and business was booming,
while the places far from the river
were not as good, right, Boss Xie?
Yes, exactly.
That's right.
In our country,
the canal still plays a crucial role
in commerce.
The canal connects the north and south,
benefiting the entire nation.
Although these years...
Haihong, what's wrong?
You're upset?
In terms of cargo capacity…
No.
The canal still plays the most important role.
I just feel that
at such a joyous moment,
if all our children were here with us,
it would be wonderful.
Then ask them to come back.
Let's eat.
Cheers!
Happy.
I'm so happy.
I feel like singing right now
to praise the Grand Canal.
Too bad there's not a suitable song.
There is.
Here it goes.
The great river…
That's about the Yangtze River,
not the canal.
The Yangtze River and the canal are connected.
We all grew up by the water.
Anywhere near the water is our home.
Why that face? Am I wrong?
You're right. I just didn't expect
you to say something so philosophical.
Fenghua!
Since everyone's here today,
I suggest we go home together for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
I agree!
Well,
I didn't go back last Mid-Autumn Festival.
My mom nagged me for ages about it.
Can we get time off?
Why are you looking at me?
Aren't you your boss's favorite? Like the historical figure He Shen.
Your words should carry weight.
He Shen?
I-I didn't say that. Y-You're
more like Li Hongzhang in the company.
Is that a compliment or an insult?
A compliment!
Minister Li was a renowned statesman of his time.
He contributed greatly to prolonging the Qing dynasty.
Knock it off.
Alright, I'll ask about it.
If it works with the schedule, we'll go back together.
Great, Minister Xie!
Here, try this.
I don't want this. I want fish.
Okay, fish it is.
Please.
Fill my glass.
Alright. I'll do it myself.
Cheers!
Cheers.
Xingchi.
Cheers.
Cheers!
Cheers.
I'm leaving.
Take care.
Don't stay out late. Bye-bye.
Let me know when you're home.
Bye-bye.
I'm heading off too.
I'll walk home. See you tomorrow.
Watch out for cars.
Be careful.
Let's go. You can stay over at my place tonight.
You want to drink more?
Wanghe,
what do you think of my abilities?
In what aspect?
Management.
I didn't have experience before,
but after running around for a while recently,
I think I'm ready.
Well,
I want to apply for a station
with me as the chief.
Bro,
you've never managed a station before.
Food delivery is a new industry.
Every station chief starts from scratch.
I'm ready, Wanghe.
Trust me.
I'll work hard. I won't embarrass you.
I hate to discourage you…
Then don't.
I've never asked you for anything in my life.
I've thought it through this time.
Instead of wasting my life away,
I want
to give it my all
when I'm still young.
I'm done living in the basement.
I just hope
my life can get a little better every day.
I don't want a drastic change.
Just a little better is enough.
You like her that much?
So do you.
Cut the crap.
Let's do our best and see
who saves up enough to marry her first.
Alright.
I accept
your challenge. Good luck to you,
and good luck to me.
Good luck to you.
Chief?
Xingchi isn't experienced enough,
but I believe he's capable enough.
If he fails at it,
you'll be affected.
Those in Haidian are waiting to laugh at you.
If he fails,
I'll take full responsibility.
How?
I have stock options.
If Xingchi fails,
just calculate the losses
and deduct them from my options.
Let me tell you, whether a system is strong or not
all comes down to the order rejection rate.
Take Yuntu, for example.
If the number of rejected orders gets too high in one day,
the system will automatically...
Xingchi.
That won't do.
Take it.
Wanghe.
The boss agreed.
I owe you big time.
Alright, knock it off.
Just work hard.
But don't put too much pressure on yourself.
There will definitely
be gossip in the company.
Don't take it to heart.
From now on, you need to use your actions
to prove them wrong.
Don't worry.
They'll know they're dead wrong!
Guys,
from today on,
we sink or swim together.
I don't know
how things are in other stations.
But here, the most important thing
is fairness.
Great!
Clap.
At our station, I will
do my best to distribute orders fairly.
I won't make you take orders from over three kilometers away.
When something unexpected happens,
don't panic, stay calm,
and call the station.
I'll handle it.
If there's a dispute with a customer,
don't panic either.
Calm down
and handle it according to the customer manual.
If you can't handle it,
leave it to me.
I won't let anyone take the blame.
Great!
Alright.
Don't get excited yet.
What if I'm fooling you all?
Right?
We're out here hustling
just to make our next meal a bit better.
Whether you're truly capable or not,
we'll find out after you're put to the test.
That's all I have to say.
Let's get rich!
Roll out!
Yes.
Roll out!
Stay safe.
Everyone, stay safe.
Let's go.
Wang Yuan.
You
are always the loudest one.
Listen.
I only have one request for you.
Don't get into fights.
Don't worry.
I'll just argue and won't get physical.
You can't argue either.
Just listen to whatever the client says.
If you can't resolve it, hand it over to me.
I'm off then.
Be careful on the road.
Stay safe.
Rest assured.
You're back?
Mr. Sun?
What brings you here?
I'm here to talk with you
about something.
What is it?
Fenghua.
Lychees from Guangdong.
The three of us can't finish them all.
You two carry on.
Are you collaborating with Mr. Xie?
He's in food delivery. I'm in parcel delivery.
We're more like competitors.
How could we possibly collaborate?
Oh, right.
I heard that
recently,
a lot of your people have left.
How are you holding up?
Fine.
I've been trying to hire new people.
Food delivery is really popular lately.
It pays well too.
It's not easy.
If you're overwhelmed,
you could consider giving that area
to someone else.
What do you mean?
You want to cut in on my business?
Aren't you overloaded?
I'm trying
to share your burden.
After all, we're colleagues.
Is this your idea or headquarters'?
I think
we can come up with a plan together first
before I report it to headquarters.
No need for that.
We're doing well here.
We don't need anyone's help.
Don't be so stubborn.
How many people did you have before?
How many do you have now?
If you can't complete
the assigned tasks,
everyone here will be doomed.
Don't worry about that.
I am shorthanded,
but I can still get things done.
When I do feel overwhelmed,
I'll ask headquarters for help.
By then, it'd be too late.
The market nowadays
is so competitive.
Mr. Sun.
I've always respected you as a senior
and listened when you had something to say.
For me,
this is a matter of survival.
If you won't help me,
at least don't stab me in the back.
You're too stubborn.
Xia.
Don't be impulsive.
Think it through.
In this era,
changes happen so fast.
If you miss an opportunity,
it's lost for good.
Think about it carefully.
He came to cut in on your business, right?
He thinks he has seniority
and once snatched orders from me.
Seeing I'm short-staffed now,
he wants to take advantage of it again.
But I won't give him that satisfaction.
So you're just going to tough it out?
You won't ask for help
even if you're overloaded?
I'll find a way to recruit people.
How?
By stealing my men?
Are you able to do that?
I'm not able to do that.
So what do you suggest I do?
I've thought of every possible solution.
But any able-bodied man
works in food delivery now.
You can hire temps.
Let them sort the packages
so the couriers can have more time to deliver.
Wouldn't that cost a lot?
Hourly workers in Haidian don't work full days.
Part-time shifts would be even cheaper.
Is it easy to manage them?
Spend some money
and have Haikuo write you a part-time shift management software.
It's simple and quick.
Okay.
I'll think about it.
Take your time. No rush.
Is it sweet?
Yes.
Finish them before they go bad.
Fenghua.
You're back so late.
Let me heat up some food for you.
It's okay. I'm not hungry. I'll make another delivery.
Before food delivery was a thing,
it was so easy to hire people.
Just put up a sign, and people would come in droves.
Every industry has its own challenges.
Remember those first few years when we had to fight
to keep our territory?
I'll never forget that!
You were a young girl
but led dozens of people to argue with them.
They hit your head with a shovel.
Your scalp was turned inside out.
Luckily, it didn't leave a scar on your face.
I was scared to death at the time.
Later,
when you got stitches,
you were actually smiling.
As the leader, I couldn't cry.
If I had cried, everyone else would've panicked.
We're lucky to have had you all these years.
You're the backbone for everyone.
Only you can keep us together.
Don't worry. Even if this station
were to disband,
I'd definitely be the last one to leave.
Oh, by the way, Auntie,
do you know any domestic workers?
Plenty.
Are you thinking about hiring hourly workers?
Just tell me your requirements.
I can introduce a lot of people to you.
Also,
would you consider someone not so young?
Sure.
Anyone who's diligent will do. The more, the better.
Okay, I'll go call them now.
I'll go now.
You're even more eager than I am.
Master,
we're leaving.
Everything's done?
Alright, go home.
Okay.
Alright, we're leaving, Master.
Go ahead.
We're leaving.
-Okay. -Bye.
Goodbye, Master.
Go home.
Don't play cards tonight.
Okay.
Everyone,
I'll get straight to the point.
Mr. Zhou
was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease a couple of days ago.
I gathered everyone here today
to inform you all about this
so that you can be prepared.
H-Has it been confirmed?
This disease…
is not easy to treat, is it?
Well, people with this disease
will gradually forget the people
around them.
In the most severe cases,
they will even forget their families.
So we all need to be mentally prepared.
You mean,
he'll forget
all of us?
That's why we need to take this seriously.
If Mr. Zhou has a memory lapse one day,
we all need to stay calm.
We should play along
and not let him sense anything unusual.
But we don't know when he's normal
and when he's having a memory lapse.
I'll ask my friend working at the hospital about it.
We should observe a patient
to understand what this disease is really like.
Then we'll know how to handle it.
We need to know more about it, right?
Now that Mr. Zhou is ill,
can he still take care of his daily needs by himself?
For now, he can.
But we don't know about the future.
Yeah.
Then we need to get someone to watch him all day,
don't we?
We can't let him get lost.
Watch him all day?
Who can do that?
How could this happen?
W-We were just talking the other day
about going to Italy together.
I was just about to apply for a visa.
Forget about Italy.
It's too far. Forget about it.
Chen Rui,
I called you over
to ask you for a favor.
G-Go ahead.
Just tell me what I can do to help.
My dad doesn't know about his illness,
and we don't want him to know.
So,
could you help me keep an eye on him?
I'm worried he might get lost.
No problem. We're together every day anyway.
I'll keep an eye on him. Don't worry.
Don't tell Haikuo
about it.
Why not?
He's in Beijing and can't come back.
It would just make him worry.
That's true.
Haikuo.
Over here.
What took you so long?
I waited for you for ages.
Mr. Zhou,
pleasure to meet you.
Welcome.
Today,
I'm going to show you three apartments.
Take your time.
You'll surely find a satisfying one.
Let's go.
Mr. Zhou,
please, this way.
This is one of the best-selling new developments
within the Fourth Ring Road.
Take a look.
This apartment is
north-south facing with good ventilation.
It has two bedrooms, two living rooms, and one bathroom.
There's a lot of
space.
Look at this living room.
It's 32 square meters in total.
Mr. Zhou, take a look.
Haikuo,
come over.
The view is great.
Mr. Zhou?
Are you not satisfied with this apartment?
It's okay.
I have other options for you.
There's a 100-square-meter
duplex.
Let me show you.
No need.
Thank you.
I'm busy today.
Maybe next time.
Let's go.
Haikuo!
Zhou Haikuo, what do you mean?
I'm not planning to buy a house.
Why not?
I don't have money.
Didn't Xie Wanghe say
he would help you get stock options?
I don't even know if the company will survive,
so don't depend on the stock options.
You think starting a business guarantees success?
Then we can ask our parents for some money.
I don't want to use my parents' money.
Think about Mr. Du and Wenwen.
Their parents paid the down payments for them,
and then they'd pay off the mortgage themselves.
In life,
one should have a home of their own, right?
Are you saying without a house, there's no home?
I'm not asking for a big house.
At least let me have
a bedroom I can decorate myself.
Even a small apartment would do.
After we become rich…
I'm very satisfied with the house I live in now.
I don't want to change.
Wait.
Are you going to live in a rental house for the rest of your life?
What's wrong with renting?
Is life so unbearable in a rental house?
Yes!
Zhou Haikuo, if you leave now,
don't ever come back to me!
Enough.
Stop drinking.
Xiaohui isn't wrong.
Having a house gives her peace of mind.
My parents had a house.
Did they have peace of mind?
That's different.
How is it different?
In my opinion,
a marriage certificate,
a car,
a house,
and children—
these things all seem to be the bonds of marriage
that can make the relationship between two people stronger
and more stable.
But a truly unbreakable marriage
doesn't need any of these things.
Love alone is enough.
Any relationship that needs external things to maintain
is fragile
and will fail sooner or later.
My parents are a prime example.
In my opinion,
you just don't love Xiaohui enough.
If you really loved Xiaohui,
you'd not just give her a house
but also your life.
Shut up!
Let me put it this way.
If Xiaohui got sick
and needed a kidney, would you give her yours?
Of course.
That's it.
You'd give her a kidney
but not a house?
Are you crazy?
You're the one who's crazy.
I can understand that.
Giving her his kidney
means Haikuo loves her.
It shows he cares for her.
But being forced
to buy her a house
makes you feel like she doesn't trust you.
It almost feels like
she doesn't love you.
That's it!
I love her.
I want to give her
a better life,
and I'll work hard for that.
But she can't force me!
It makes me feel that
our relationship
is bought with this house
and it's fragile.
Understand?
Fine.
If you really break up with her,
don't come crying to us.
I'll change the locks.
Go cry to Xiaohui.
Alright.
You two drink.
I'm leaving.
I'm leaving!
Go ahead.
I'll talk to the river.
I'm really leaving!
Take care.
Go ahead and jump.
You're not stopping me?
Jump.
What are you going to do?
Dance!
Come here!
Hurry up!
Not bad.
Your response
is faster than I expected.
You're young and full of energy.
Yuntuan will catch up soon.
Then surpass them again.
Competition is all about spirit.
We need more people.
Yuntuan's HR department alone
takes up half a floor.
I know it's been hard for you.
Hang in there.
I've already started reaching out for Series D funding.
Which company?
I can't tell you for now.
I'll let you know when it's done.
Mr. Meng.
Well…
What's it?
If we get the funding,
before Series E,
can you give my two friends
some stock options?
The amount doesn't matter.
The gesture itself matters.
I hope Bee can make them
feel included.
So without stock options, they don't feel included?
Not exactly...
In the whole company,
how many people actually have stock options?
I can share mine with them.
Just don't tell them.
You're close friends.
After you succeed,
buy them a nice car.
That'll be enough.
I'm not teaching you to be stingy.
It's just that
people are unpredictable.
Great kindness can lead to resentment.
Look at me.
I started my business in college.
And today, none of my old friends
are still around.
It's a hard-learned lesson.
We're different.
We're childhood friends.
We were neighbors.
So what?
Even blood brothers
fight tooth and nail
over a bit of inheritance.
And think about
those successful big companies.
How many can you name
that are still owned by their founding members?
Naive.
Son.
Mom?
Get in.
What are you doing here?
Let's go have dinner.
The head chef of this restaurant
was your father's apprentice.
The restaurant's owner poached him with a high salary.
Try it and see if it tastes the same.
Not bad.
I'll give you a card later.
Bring Wanghe and the others here to eat.
How's your dad doing lately?
Don't you two call each other?
We haven't been in touch for a long time.
We're both busy.
I occasionally call your grandpa to check on things,
but he only shares good news with me.
Because there's no bad news.
You're the same.
Every time I ask, you say everything's fine.
You won't tell me anything.
It's true that everything's fine,
or I would definitely tell you.
What about you and Xiaohui?
Why did you two fight if everything was fine?
She went to you?
Yes.
She kept crying.
It's your fault.
Why make such a fuss over a house?
As a girl,
she needs to feel secure.
You hurt her feelings.
Can a house
really make her feel secure?
Of course.
Having a house means having a home.
But you and Dad had a house and a home.
At your age,
you should be past your rebellious phase.
This is your problem.
Don't bring up your dad and me.
We had a house.
Life was not bad.
My dad is down-to-earth.
I believe you didn't feel insecure.
No.
I didn't feel insecure.
But you still left.
So, a sense of security
is not important for marriage,
and it's not a necessity.
You felt secure,
yet you still found the mundane life boring.
So why should I pursue
the so-called sense of security?
Sorry, Son.
What happened between your dad and me
traumatized you.
That's not what I mean.
When you were young,
there were things you wouldn't understand even if I told you.
Now that you've grown up,
I can tell you about them.
I've only loved one man in my entire life.
That's your dad.
I still love him.
But
the life he gave me…
made me feel depressed and suffocated.
I'd rather face all kinds of hardships outside
than go back to that unchanging life
where I could see how it would end.
So,
your dad and I parted on good terms.
We both have resentment in our hearts,
but we also wish each other well.
Are you sure Dad wishes you well?
Of course!
He loves me very much too.
That's why he let me go.
As for you and Xiaohui,
I don't care about what will happen in the future.
If you truly love her,
I hope you think through a few things.
First,
can you give her the life she wants?
Second,
will that kind of life
make you miserable?
Third and most importantly,
after breaking up with her,
will you regret it?
How about you?
Do you regret it?
I know what my answer is.
You need to figure out what your answer is.
Everyone is responsible for their own life.
Neither your dad nor I have the right to make choices for you.
Tonight,
my mom and I
ate this.
Sorry.
All right.
I won't leave.
Don't worry.
Stop crying.
I wonder
if he'll break up with Xiaohui.
It won't come to that.
How do you know?
Xiaohui loves him so much.
He didn't reply to her messages for a few days,
and her eyes were swollen from crying.
She dragged me to meet Haikuo's mom with her.
She was so humble.
If you were her,
what would you do?
You mean the house?
What kind of house do you want?
I don't want
a house
but an RV.
The kind you can drive around everywhere.
When I've earned enough money,
I'll drive my RV
to travel all over the world.
Wherever I go,
I'll set up a tent,
build a fire,
grill some skewers,
and open a beer.
Perfect.
Where do you want to go the most?
The place doesn't matter.
What matters is who I travel with.
Yes.
What about you?
If the company goes public
and you achieve financial freedom,
how do you plan to live your life?
Travel with the girl I love.
That's my dream.
What about your own dream?
Dreams can overlap, you know.
If I were to travel,
I'd sail a ship
along the canal to leave the country,
cruising along the coastline.
Greece is by the sea, right?
Yes.
Then I'll take wedding photos by the Aegean Sea.
They must look great.
Wedding photos?
With whom?
Certainly not with you.
You don't know that.
I said the shrimp is good.
Trust me.
This restaurant is great.
Welcome.
Let's drink tonight.
Go in.
Wait, wait.
Sorry.
I-I made a mistake.
It's not this restaurant.
The shrimps here are very small.
Let me take you somewhere else.
Bye.
Fenghua.
Are you still using that plaster?
Yes.
My lower back hasn't been hurting much lately.
Avoid heavy lifting.
Don't stay up late.
Eat meals on time.
Brush your teeth with warm water.
The foot bath water should be hot. You hear me?
I got it. You nag even more than my mom.
Bye.
Well,
wait for me a moment.
Here, this is for you.
What is it?
Read it, and you'll know.
"Guide for Reducing Costs and Increasing Efficiency of Delivery Riders in Haidian District."
Xia Fenghua,
I sincerely invite you again
to join Bee.
Not interested.
Why not?
When I took over this station,
it was almost going under.
At that time, we were all at a loss,
not knowing what the future held.
People were leaving every day.
At the toughest time, only four people were left.
We didn't know where the next meal would come from.
I was really scared.
So I secretly set a goal for myself:
within three years,
I would not only keep this station running
but also make sure everyone earned money,
and I'd be the station chief of the year.
That goal hasn't been achieved yet.
I can't give up now.
Compared to them,
I need you more.
Wanghe,
I know you care about me
and don't want me to push myself too hard.
But it's okay.
I'm quite happy.
Being needed
makes me feel powerful.
All these years in Beijing,
I've been like a wild grass,
struggling to survive.
Making it to today,
I feel like
I'm finally about to bloom.