Love O2O (2016) s01e28 Episode Script

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EPISODE 28
What are your plans for later?
I'm getting my intern pay
from Zhenyi Tech.
Who's going with me?
I made plans with Dazhong.
It's that time of the month for me.
-You have no love.
-Even if I do, you won't get it.
-I'm taking off. Bye-bye.
-Bye-bye.
Weiwei?
Fine, I'm free anyway.
Let's go.
Wait here. Nature calls. Be right back!
Hurry!
MEN'S ROOM
Ms. Erxi?
Didn't I say to pretend we're stranger?
Don't you understand?
Wait, Ms. Stranger,
you should look up, because
Bei Weiwei.
I'm going to study abroad.
I'm here to get my paperwork done.
Congratulations.
I
I'm sorry for causing
you and Xiao Nai trouble
with my immature behavior.
It's okay. Don't worry about it.
Wei
Weiwei, I envy you,
not just for your relationship
with Xiao Nai,
but more for having such a sincere friend.
Sincerity is the precious nature
of friendship.
If you're sincere to others,
they will feel it,
and treat you the same way.
I'm sure you'll find invaluable friends.
I understood that too late,
but I think I can still make amends.
Thank you, Bei Weiwei.
I wish you all the best.
What?
-Best of luck to you.
-Okay.
Bye-bye.
What did the campus belle say, Weiwei?
Somehow she looks prettier than usual.
Nothing much. She said,
she's studying abroad next semester.
And she's envious
that I have an awful best friend like you.
Who are you calling awful?
We're BFFs, okay?
Enough, already.
Weiwei, once she's gone,
won't you be the campus belle?
About that,
write an anonymous post to the forum,
-and say married women
-What?
No, girls with boyfriends
can't compete to be campus belle.
-How's that?
-Just forget it.
Married teenager,
you will be the campus belle.
Go on in, I'll wait here.
What? Come in with me.
Wait in the lobby. No one will notice.
I'll wait here.
Let's go. It's fine.
Sit here. I'll go get my money.
If they dock my pay,
you have to come up, when I call. Okay?
Got it.
ZHENYI MONTHLY
Where have I seen this guy?
He does work for Zhenyi!
I got it.
Weiwei, here's your money back.
Let's spend the rest on a feast!
Heartless Xiaoling and Sisi
don't get to come.
Do you know this guy?
That's Mr. Li,
head of game development.
-What's wrong?
-I'll tell you later.
To ensure fairness,
we must use the outside server
provided by Fengteng,
with real gaming specifications.
The rest is the same as our internal test.
Don't be nervous.
I'm still nervous, Nai.
Are you sure
I should go up with you first?
You can't make me suffer this fate,
because I'm cute.
No way! In terms of cuteness,
I'm definitely number one.
Nai only wants you there as contrast,
to show off how pretty he is.
Good, you're still joking around.
That means you're not too nervous.
We're a little nervous,
but not as much as Ashuang,
who can't come due to nervous diarrhea.
Ashuang flaked out
at this critical moment.
Hello, the number you dialed
cannot be reached.
-Sorry
-Why is his phone off?
Are you from Zhiyi?
-Yes.
-Okay. Please follow me.
Mr. Xiao?
-Mr. Wang.
-Welcome.
Mr. He, sorry to keep you waiting.
No, we just got here, too.
This is Zhiyi's team?
Fresh college graduates.
Very young, indeed.
That's right.
-Mr. Li!
-Welcome!
-Mr. Wang, Mr. He.
-Welcome.
This is?
Mr. Zhen's son is representing Zhenyi.
This is Young Master Zhen.
-Mr. Wang.
-Welcome.
-Mr. He.
-Welcome.
Every generation has its heroes.
Seeing such young teams
makes me feel my age.
Everyone's here. Let's move inside.
-Why are their phones all turned off?
-What's wrong?
Do you remember
I said I saw someone I know,
when you had dinner with Meng Yiran?
That guy works for Xiao Nai.
I saw him with Mr. Li from Zhenyi Tech.
What were they doing together?
Something's off.
Erxi, do you think this spells trouble
for Xiao Nai?
Not necessarily.
Maybe they know each other
and met for a meal.
It can't be that simple.
I should call and ask.
-The number you dialed cannot be
-Still turned off?
Don't fret, Weiwei.
They must have turned off
their phones for the demo.
That's why you can't get through.
Let's go back.
Mr. He.
Mr. Wang.
Since this is a private demo,
just relax and be yourselves.
We'll start
as soon as President Feng arrives.
-Sure.
-Okay.
President Feng is here.
President Feng.
Sit down.
President Feng,
Zhiyi Tech's team is on this side.
Zhenyi Tech's team is on that side.
They will take turns
and present their game demo.
President Feng's flight is at one o'clock.
Time is a bit tight.
Each team will only have half an hour.
Okay, let's get started.
Mr. He and I decided
Zhenyi will go first,
based on alphabetical order.
Okay. Thanks, Mr. Wang.
On behalf of Zhenyi Tech,
I'm honored to present our game design.
Right now,
I may be the project director
for Zhenyi Tech,
but even more so, I'm a seasoned
player of "A Chinese Ghost Story."
All of Zhenyi's design
for "A New Chinese Ghost Story"
consistently prioritizes players' needs.
Players are drawn in by a game,
not only for repeated fighting
and endless upgrading of levels.
Human interaction and emotional attachment
are more important.
So, on top of the basic gameplay,
we've added more interactive functions,
introducing more complex and interesting
love system, family system,
camaraderie system,
as well as hundred-men team quests.
Please watch our demo video.
This concludes my presentation.
Thank you.
Nice.
Online gaming technology
has reached a peak.
Little breakthroughs
can no longer generate
new excitement for players.
I think Zhenyi has done a great job
with new gameplays.
Yes, Zhenyi's work is interesting.
Now, let's hear from Zhiyi's team.
Hi, my name is Xiao Nai.
My teammates and I will now present
Zhiyi's design ideas
for "A New Chinese Ghost Story."
Your demo is so small.
Is this a rushed job?
I hear you have very few programmers.
Eight.
You may all be top students,
but that scale for R&D is a bit
Zhiyi may not have many programmers,
but we're all well-rounded
and able to work independently.
Our team members know one another well
and work in harmony.
What's more, a small client
doesn't reduce the game quality.
Instead, it's easier
for players to download.
Hopefully in our demo,
we can prove this to Mr. He.
Let's start.
Everything's set, Mr. Li.
CONNECTING TO THE SERVER
NETWORK ERROR. SERVER IN MAINTENANCE.
Fengteng provided us the same server.
It worked for Zhenyi.
Why can't Zhiyi connect to it?
Is it the game's problem?
No, even the physical connection
is not usable
Physical connection? What's the matter?
Is there something wrong with our server?
What's going on?
Check with the server room.
Got it, Mr. Wang.
Sirs, the head of the server room checked,
and said our service configuration
for Zhiyi malfunctioned.
For some unknown reason,
the service configuration
shut off abnormally.
It'll take half an hour to reboot.
Half an hour?
President Feng needs to go
to the airport in 45 minutes.
President Feng's flight can't be delayed.
Either make a decision now,
or move the demo.
It's not realistic to move the demo.
It depends on Mr. He's time.
He'll be in the US for three months.
We can't wait.
Why don't we make a decision now?
I think Zhenyi's proposal is pretty good.
Zhenyi's ideas are original.
Zhiyi might not do as well.
Auspiciousness is key in a partnership.
-Zhiyi is unlucky from the get-go.
-Right.
Connect to the mirror server.
Mirror server?
You have a backup server?
You're using your own server?
Your server's specs are different
from the one Fengteng provided.
That's unfair to Zhenyi.
Before the demo,
we made backups on servers
with the same specifications,
just in case anything went wrong.
President Feng, this is the server's
access connection account.
Fengteng's technicians can log in anytime,
and check the server's system parameters.
Online games are commercial products.
Every second of the operation affects
the company's reputation and profit.
That's why stability is imperative.
Numerous internet disasters
have taken place in recent years.
In order to avoid such a negative impact,
Zhiyi considered
off-site disaster recovery,
when we designed
our server infrastructure.
Within this framework,
when a server is in trouble,
a mirror server automatically kicks in,
allowing players to continue the game.
Ensuring the game's normal operation
and minimizing accidents
have always been Zhiyi's goals.
These are the promises
we make to Fengteng
in our future partnership.
I'm totally amazed
that such a young team is so thoughtful
and prudent.
Well-prepared.
Mr. Wang, I don't believe in coincidences.
Right, my men are looking into it.
Now, my teammates will take turns
and present
the gaming features
in "A New Chinese Ghost Story."
We redesigned the engine,
splitting the single-threaded logic
into multithread,
maximizing the computing powers
of CPU and GPU.
-President Feng, single thread means--
-I know what it means. Don't explain.
The biggest difference between
single-unit games and online games is
the interaction between players and NPCs.
If the NPCs are rigid,
players will miss out on a lot of fun.
Therefore, we purposely created
an in-depth behavior tree for NPCs,
making them more intelligent.
So the interaction between NPCs
and players is livelier.
Interesting.
The weather pattern change in the game
maximizes the simulation of reality.
The seasons: spring, summer, fall, winter;
with the sun rising and the moon setting.
There are beautiful sunny days,
as well as long spells of rain.
Our objective is to allow
players to experience the fun of change,
without ever leaving home. Thank you.
Such complex scene changes
require high-end computer hardware.
If a computer upgrade is needed
to play the game,
will that pose inconvenience
and added cost to our players?
The answer to Mr. He's question
is the key to our next presentation.
Lowering the computer hardware requirement
without sacrificing game quality
has always been the goal
of our engine optimization.
Now, we will demonstrate that with
a large-scale Hebo flood-fighting quest.
-This is great!
-Yes.
Since there are long spells
of rain in the game,
floods are inevitable.
Hebo flood is our cross-server
disaster relief quest.
Aside from rescuing NPCs and sending them
to safety in a limited time,
players also have to execute quests
like rebuilding and relief goods transfer.
These quests form dynamic quest chains,
to ensure players will not find
the quests tedious or tiresome.
Now, we will simulate tens of thousands of
players simultaneously on the same quest,
in a pressure test
of the server's performance.
That's amazing!
President Feng, I think
I know you understand. I won't explain.
10,000 players are online at once,
and it runs so smoothly.
It's incredible.
Not just "A New Chinese Ghost Story,"
if this technology applies to other games,
our revenues will greatly
That concludes our design and ideas
for "A New Chinese Ghost Story."
Finally, before I end the presentation,
I'd like to share with you
Zhiyi Tech's mission statement.
"Original work and cultural transmission."
When we decided to start
our own gaming company,
many had doubts,
because we are young and inexperienced.
Also because many people still view gaming
as wasting one's life away.
However, to me,
a game is the same as a book, a movie,
a museum.
It isn't just entertainment.
It's also a medium.
A medium bearing the duty
of cultural transmission
is a means of showcasing culture
to the people.
Even more so,
it is an imperceptible influence.
While playing our game,
players are fully immersed in it
and able to experience
every refinement of Chinese culture.
So, Zhiyi's objective
isn't simply to create popular games.
Through the world we create,
we hope more people
will get to know Chinese culture.
That's also why we have insisted on
researching and developing our own engine.
Only our own engine can create
a unique world of Chinese civilization,
completely different from other cultures.
We want to create a world
out of something that has remained
in text and imagination only.
Of course, we won't force our ideas
and concepts onto players.
Instead, these will be manifested and
embodied in the elements of our game.
That is the mindset and aspiration
behind our game design.
Fengteng also strives to promote
traditional culture.
I'm glad to see
Zhiyi shares the same aspirations.
Thanks, President Feng.
That's our presentation. Thank you.
Zhiyi's ideas are pretty good,
but I personally believe
marketability is still a priority.
Zhenyi Tech's interactive systems
are better in terms of playability
and sustainability.
I disagree with Mr. He.
"A New Chinese Ghost Story" isn't
a simple extension of the old game.
If the changes are subtle,
why bother launching a new product?
Zhiyi Tech's game engine
is clearly more impressive.
It can also be widely applied
across other games.
-President Feng, it's about time.
-Okay.
Thanks to both young teams,
for presenting your proposals.
Please wait and rest
outside the conference room.
We'll discuss internally,
before announcing the result.
Uncle Li, stop pacing. It's annoying.
Things aren't looking up for us. I'm so
We've done all we can.
I have given everything I've got.
If I lose,
it means I'm simply less skilled.
Did you arrange this beforehand?
Why wasn't I clued in on the backup?
Of course, you weren't.
Before we came, Nai told me to be careful.
I can't believe something did go wrong.
I panicked and nearly forgot
about the backup.
It's weird, though.
Why would a perfectly fine server
suddenly malfunction?
I'm flying to New York.
Let's discuss the contract
when I come back.
I'll be waiting.
Thanks for coming.
Your sincerity is duly noted.
I hope to work with you in the future.
Thanks, President Feng.
Mr. He, walk me downstairs.
Sorry about that.
Although I hate to admit it,
you win this round.
I'm convinced you outperformed me.
Let's go.
FENGTENG TECHNOLOGY
Don't look so down.
We may have lost,
but we need to show sportsmanship.
In terms of technology and design,
we were utterly defeated by Zhiyi Tech.
It's the truth.
Don't feel dejected, though.
We may have lost,
but we'll reflect on this experience,
and be better prepared next time.
We will create a better game
and beat Zhiyi Tech.
Thanks for your hard work
in the past month.
Go home and rest.
-Sorry, Mr. Zhen.
-Sorry, Mr. Zhen.
It's not your fault. Don't feel bad.
I'm the project director.
Any blame is on me.
If Fengteng hadn't moved up
the demo by 20 days,
we could've done better.
Take a three-day paid leave.
Recharge and return to work.
Where's Mr. Li?
Wasn't he behind us?
Okay. I need to talk to him.
Head back to the hotel.
-Sure, Mr. Zhen.
-Sure, Mr. Zhen.
Sorry, Mr. Zhen.
We didn't get the project.
I was surprised, too.
I thought our plan was impeccable.
I didn't know Xiao Nai was so clever
and prepared a mirror server.
Mr. He likely got found out.
Okay, I know.
I'll console Young Master.
All right. I should go, Mr. Zhen.
I wonder how things went.
You're back!
I came to get you for late-night supper.
-We won.
-That's fantastic!
Cheers!
Comrades, we got the project.
We're amazing, aren't we? Huh?
-Yes.
-That's for sure!
It was easy as one, two, three.
No question.
Thanks for all of your hard work.
Thank you, I drink to you guys.
-Cheers!
-Cheers!
-Drink!
-Drink!
I thought you'd be celebrating
in Shanghai.
Why did you come back?
Because we miss you guys!
We still have to discuss the contract.
Let's celebrate in Shanghai next time.
-Right.
-Okay!
Eat up, everyone.
Someone's picking up the tab.
No one's leaving here sober!
For sure.
I've been waiting for this feast.
I didn't touch the airplane food.
I'm starving!
Order more dishes.
We can't let Nai off that easy tonight.
We still have so much food.
Are you silly or what?
It's a rare opportunity
to get a feast out of Nai.
Plus, I'm a key player on the team.
If I don't eat more,
how will I ever recoup
the brain cells I've lost?
Order more. Eat up.
Okay! Lady, take my order!
It's a big restaurant. Servers are aloof.
Eat up. Someone's picking up the tab.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
-If not, I'll just order.
-Go ahead.
Two dozen oysters,
two dozen scallops,
two dozen mussels,
and two plates of river snails.
Does anyone want beer?
Let's stick to red wine.
Beer doesn't go with seafood.
Party pooper. Fine, wine it is.
-Okay.
-Hurry up.
Mr. Xiao, you're awesome.
Here, I'll drink to you.
Thanks for the feast.
Isn't tonight Hao Mei's treat?
What? Why me?
Before the meeting that day,
you were discussing
where Hao Mei will treat us to seafood,
on account of the two apartments.
Right. I nearly forgot.
Mei, a man's word is his word.
This is your treat.
-Right. A promise made is a promise kept.
-Yes!
-Right?
-Yes.
Help! Can I cancel the order?
Mei, show some brass!
Right. Don't be so stingy.
-You're letting Nai off just like that?
-Right?
Next weekend's road trip is on me.
Mr. Xiao's so generous!
Mei, what do you have to say now?
Let's me check my bank card.
Nai, you're the embodiment
of ruthlessness.
You're too kind.
I'm only a dust storm, at most.
Here. Have a crab.
You're so vindictive.
I won't ever offend you.
Too late. You just did.
I didn't see this coming!
I'm paying for all this.
This is all my money!
My blood and sweat!
Your blood and sweat
aren't worth that much.
Your blood and sweat.
Mei, isn't it about time for you
to explain the real estate?
-Right!
-That's right!
My parents came to visit last month.
I don't want to move back home.
My parents bought the real estate
to urge me to get married.
Why two apartments?
Could it be
-You're getting two wives?
-Nai, why are you
Dust storms are unforgiving.
Here you go.
We don't even have a girl.
He's marrying two girls.
-Right?
-Two girls!
Wait.
I nearly forgot.
I have an empty room in the apartment.
Who wants to stay there? Rent-free!
Me.
But the room is very small.
It can only fit one person, you
Bro, we lived together for four years.
-Enough.
-You won't abandon me now?
-He abandoned me!
-Your place is huge. Get lost!
Mei and I have showered together.
What about you?
Yugong, you'd better think it through.
If you bring your girlfriend home,
-Mei might steal her away.
-That's right!
Then I'll take my girlfriend
and stay with Mei forever.
Your feet stink so bad.
Mei couldn't handle it.
No way! His feet stink even worse.
-He doesn't wash his socks!
-Your feet stink, you grind your teeth
Enough.
We're all buddies.
I'd feel bad, no matter who lives there.
You guys work it out.
Just tell me the result, okay?
That settles it.
Come on, let's drink.
-Let's drink!
-Drink!
-Drink!
-Fill my glass.
Why isn't Ashuang here?
He quit.
Did he really betray everyone?
How did you know?
I went to see Erxi,
and saw Ashuang with a stranger.
Today,
I went with Erxi,
to pick up her intern pay.
I found out he's in charge of
Zhenyi's game development.
I knew something was wrong,
so I tried to call you,
but your phone was turned off.
-Don't listen to him. Let's drink.
-Okay!
We were at the demo.
I had to turn it off.
Mei has real estate!
Why did Ashuang do something like that?
Here's to you.
Let's drink a toast.
Mr. Xiao, I need to talk to you.
I want to know why.
You already know, Boss?
A childhood friend of mine
developed a little game,
but his girlfriend sold it to Zhenyi
behind his back.
In a fit of rage,
my friend still launched the game.
Zhenyi then sued him
for stealing trade secrets.
Zhenyi came to me for this.
This friend means a lot to me,
so I had to betray Zhiyi.
But I only told them our progress.
I never revealed anything else, so you
Sorry, Boss.
Cheers.
I see.
Do Yugong and the others know?
They don't need to know.
You had it tough, Head of Household.
Oyster?
What?
Nothing. Hurry and grow up,
Mrs. Head of Household.
Have you all had enough to eat and drink?
Let's go sing!
-Come on.
-Let's go sing.
K.O., come on! Let's sing!
Sure, let's sing.
I'll sing first.
-Who'll go first?
-Me!
-He'll go.
-Come, I'll take you home.
-What about--
-It's fine. I called them cabs.
-Okay.
-Let's go pay.
Isn't Mr. Girly paying for this?
I was just kidding.
He'll be pleasantly surprised.
-Okay, let's go.
-Yu, drink up!
Have fun, guys. We're taking off.
-Leaving?
-Are you leaving?
Already?
Bye, Boss.
-Let's get the party started!
-Come on!
Let's get the party started!
Half past three in the afternoon? So late.
Who is it?
Coming!
Coming.
Who is it?
K.O.? What are you doing here?
Working the the back channels.
Subtitle translation by Lu Yuhan