Plot Synopsis
The story narrates the fate of ordinarypeople amidst the changes of the times. The three main characters are Hu Sheng from a military family, A Bao from a capitalist family, and Xiao Mao from a worker's family. They experience the ups and downs of life in Shanghai from the 1960s to the 1990s.
In the 1990s, Shanghai is full of opportunities and hope. A young man named A Bao,propelled by the winds of reform and his own efforts, rises to become a rising star in the business world, well-known on Huanghe Road. The ordinary A Bao transforms into CEO Bao, with the indispensable assistance of the influential Ye Shu, the owner of Ye Dongjing, Ling Zi, and Miss Wang from the foreign trade building.
With the arrival of the mysterious woman Li Li on Huanghe Road, a fashionable restaurant is about to stir upthe entire street, causing turmoil and uncertainty in CEO Bao's oncepromising career. His relationships with those around him also face unprecedented tests. Meanwhile, Mr. Qiang, a stock marketplayer from Shenzhen,poses a constant threat that could deliver a fatal blow to A Bao at any moment...
Additionally, this drama has two versions, one in Mandarin and the other in Shanghainese. The use of the Shanghainese dialect enhances emotional connection and evokes shared memories among the audience.
~~ Adapted from the novel "Fan Hua" (繁花) by the same name.
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- 1-4
- 5-8
- 9-12
- 13-16
- 17-20
- 21-24
- 25-
Episode 1 : A Bao had an unexpected car accident and is searching for the culprit.
Episode 2 : A Bao was hit for a reason, and everyone is searching for the culprit.
Episode 3 : "A Bao" declares war on Zhizhen Garden.
Episode 4 : A Bao used a plan to facilitate a business deal between Mr. Fan and Mr. Wei.
Episode 5 : A Bao successfully secured the Three Sheep T-shirt foreign trade deal.
Episode 6 : The Three Sheep T-shirt opened the market with the song "A Blaze in the Winter."
Episode 7 : Zhi Zhen Yuan has been retaliated against by other shops.
Episode 8 : A Bao collaborated with Zhujin to develop a brand.
Episode 9 : A Bao helped Zhi Zhen Garden deal with the "Yellow River Road".
Episode 10 : Lu Mei Lin was completely defeated.
Episode 11 : Mr. A's relationship with Li Li is suspected by Mr. A Bao.
Episode 12 : Miss Wang was falsely accused of bribery and was dismissed from her position.
Episode 13 : The invoice caused a rupture in the friendship among the people.
Episode 14 : Miss Wang was transferred to a factory.
Episode 15 : A Bao gave up the distribution rights for Wang Mingzhu.
Episode 16 : A Bao and Xue Zhi unexpectedly met in Hong Kong.
Episode 17 : A Bao was slapped by Lu Mei Lin.
Episode 18 : Miss Wang stands on her own feet.
Episode 19 : Ling Zi and A Bao went their separate ways.
Episode 20 : Qiang Mujie and A Bao engage in a hidden struggle.
Episode 21 : Li Li's stock trading has triggered an investigation by an inspection team.
Episode 22 : Qiang Mujie and Li Li were taken away by the police.
Episode 23 : Mr. Bao and Mr. Qiang compete for the listing quota.
Episode 24 : The stock market plummeted, causing a shrinkage in all market conditions.
Cast & Role
Tao Tao
(Chen Long)
Ling Zi
(Ma Yi Li)
A Bao
(Hu Ge)
Fan Xin Hua
(Dong Yong)
Started strong, the first 20 episodes were unexpectedly good, making me think it could become a classic. But then it took a nosedive after episode 20.
Intentional conflicts, various unclear plot points.
People like Mr. Qiang, A Bao, and Miss Wang somehow reached such high positions.
They claim to be clear-headed when it comes to love, but one by one, they can't seem to think straight.
When you project yourself into the role of A Bao, you will feel conflicting emotions. However, if you stand from an objective standpoint and understand what A Bao is thinking, as well as the thoughts of other characters, the conflicts won't be as significant.
Regard those who haven't seen it as truly independent individuals rather than mere appendages of A Bao.
The experiences differ for each individual, and everyone has their own perspective. Personally, I feel that the beginning portrays a fantasy world, while the later part reflects reality.
Of course, this drama reminds us that every successful person needs connections.
The experiences vary for each person, and everyone has a different perspective. Personally, I believe that the first part of the drama is entertaining, while the latter part represents reality.
Of course, this drama teaches us that every successful person needs connections.
Classic lines from the drama:
1. "Your heart can be passionate, but your head must stay cool.
2. "In business, learn two words: 'no response.' If you don't know, can't explain, haven't planned, or if it troubles yourself or others, don't respond (don't speak).
Leave room for maneuvering.
3. "Always leave yourself an escape route. It's a way to be prepared for any turnaround. The weather won't always be favorable, and you can't always be on top.
4. "Everyone is equal in the face of opportunity.
Seize the chance, and you can change your life.
5. "To stand out is a process of being taught by life. All the gifts of fate come with a hidden price tag. The books you've read, the challenges you've faced, the people you've met, and the paths you've taken will ultimately make you a better version of yourself.
6. "A man should have three wallets. The first represents how much money you actually have. The second is your credit, how much money you can mobilize from other people's wallets. The third is how much money people think you have.
Only those who can make and retain wealth possess true ability.
7. "Everyone has a scale in their heart. When it's appropriate to share wealth and when it's appropriate to share difficulties, we all have a sense of it.
Lower your expectations, let go of separations, cherish the present moment. That's the best way to increase happiness.
8. "In life, you must always keep moving. Either go forward or stay, but never regret. Regret has no remedy.
Don't torment your inner self over what has already passed. There's no need to constantly regret the past. Move forward, and every step will be a new landscape.
9. "The older you get, the more you realize that loneliness is normal.
We are born alone, and we will die alone. People cannot truly understand one another. The ups and downs of human emotions are no longer worth laughing at. Life is a desolate journey. Be a person who is lonely but not lonely, cultivate your own garden in your heart.
That's when this life becomes worthwhile.
10. "I am my own harbor. Reality is cruel. Relying on mountains, they will collapse. Relying on people, they will run away. Only by relying on oneself can we find the right path.
In fact, life is a combination of countless choices.
When you grow old and look back on the road you've traveled, you will realize that every decision you made, every mountain and river you crossed, and every lesson you learned have shaped your life. May your journey of aging be filled with blooming flowers, and may your days shine brightly!
Ye Shu once commented that "Ye Tokyo" is a shady establishment. Ling Zi is the owner of "Ye Tokyo," and CEO Bao has been investing in this establishment, but the investments only go out and no profit comes in.
Over the years, Ling Zi has been submitting various expenses to CEO Bao for reimbursement. A pair of pearl earrings priced at 2600 yuan magically turned into a reported price of 26000 yuan.
Clever as CEO Bao is, how could he not see through the "deception" inside?
Even though he knew that the jewelry from Ling Hong's place is worth no more than 3000 yuan, he willingly paid 13000 yuan for the bill.
Those who don't know may think that CEO Bao is the biggest fool on Huanghe Road.
But from what I see, Ling Zi is a person who is versatile and has been managing various social connections for CEO Bao.
When CEO Bao had a car accident and was hospitalized, even when rumors spread throughout Shanghai that he might die, she fearlessly stood up to shield him from those who came looking for him and dealt with the financial mess for him.
Although she did reimburse a substantial amount of money from CEO Bao, she also helped him clean up some people around him.
She has provided a lot of assistance to CEO Bao and can be considered his capable partner.
In my opinion, Ling Zi is more like CEO Bao's "safe deposit box," and he has been paying his "insurance premium" to her for a long time.
I will always remember that early morning at the shareholders' meeting when Ling Zi said to CEO Bao that if his business collapses in the future, his drinking buddies won't be able to save him.
But he can still rely on her, and he can rely on Ye Tokyo. I believe her, what she said is true. CEO Bao also trusts her. He has tremendous trust in Ling Zi, and he understands the reasons behind her "love for money.
Because Ling Zi is a woman who plans ahead, she always finds reasons to submit expenses to CEO Bao when he has money.
She is preparing for the worst-case scenario. In case something happens in the future, this money will be her "life-saving money," to save CEO Bao's life.
CEO Bao is so smart, and with Ye Shu's presence, it doesn't seem logical for them to need a woman to plan ahead. Ling Zi is merely a reminder for CEO Bao to always stay vigilant and true to his original intentions, to avoid making mistakes.
I believe they value Ling Zi's character more. Despite her meticulousness and attention to detail, she is astute and capable. When it comes to critical moments, she doesn't hesitate and can be relied upon as a trusted confidante.
I think Ling Zi went to Zhi Zhen Garden for two reasons. Firstly, she wanted to see what kind of dishes were popular on Huanghe Road, and secondly, she wanted to tell Li Li that she was ready to step out from behind the scenes of Ye Dongjing.
Previously, Ling Zi's role in collaborating with A Bao in Ye Dongjing was to be A Bao's spiritual support, a place where A Bao could "live," and a form of insurance for A Bao. She always said that A Bao was the shareholder, and she was just the manager.
The purpose of opening Ye Dongjing was primarily for A Bao, as they were a unit.
However, after the earring incident, Ling Zi realized that she and A Bao were ultimately not on the same path. In the future, she would have to rely on herself and return to her life trajectory before meeting A Bao, transitioning from a manager to becoming the owner of her own restaurant.
Li Li came and quickly gained attention on Huanghe Road within a few months. She must have had exceptional skills, and her dishes were prepared by a chef team personally selected by Mr. Bao and Ye Shu.
They had the ability, creativity, and uniqueness.
Ling Zi wanted to open her own restaurant with the goal of differentiating herself from the restaurants on Huanghe Road. She needed to understand her competitors well.
When Ling Zi arrived at Zhi Zhen Garden with 500 RMB, it was the secret code for Li Li to find Mr. Bao at Ye Dongjing.
Li Li used the 500 RMB to buy information about Mr. Bao, and it was Ling Zi's way of doing her a favor.
Now it was Ling Zi's turn to ask Li Li for this favor, and naturally, Li Li would repay it. The value of the dish was not about the dish itself or the 500 RMB, but rather the content that matched the favor Li Li owed.
Li Li was someone who used strategy and valued loyalty. In this sense, she and Mr. Bao were similar. When she received help from others, she would remember it and help those who had helped her when she had the opportunity.
Lastly, Ling Zi was telling Li Li that Ye Dongjing was different now. In the future, she also wanted to step into the spotlight and become a boss with her own position. Her relationship with Mr. Bao would not be the same as before.
As the eldest among the three of them, she had to move forward faster.
Ling Hong is Ling Zi's best friend. When Ling Zi was in Japan, she often took care of Ling Hong. So when Ling Zi returned to Shanghai to open a store, Ling Hong also opened a small shop in Shanghai.
Ling Zi's Ye Dongjing often struggled to make ends meet and relied entirely on Mr. Bao's support. Ling Zi was also extravagant with money and often took advantage of Mr. Bao's funds.
However, Mr. Bao treated Ling Zi as his third savings account, and Ling Zi knew it and agreed to it. She constantly took money from Mr. Bao as a way to help him in case his business failed in the future.
This money would serve as a safety net for Mr. Bao.
That's why Mr. Bao tolerated Ling Zi's behavior of inflating prices. Mr. Bao knew that Ling Zi had his best interests at heart, and considering how Ling Zi had helped him a lot when he was still a small Bao, even if Mr.
Bao's business kept growing and never faced bankruptcy, he still gave Ling Zi money to ensure that she would live a worry-free life in her later years.
Although Ling Zi loved taking advantage of Mr.
Bao's money, and Ye Dongjing was always struggling financially, her business acumen and tactics were actually quite good. You can see this when Ling Zi asked Mr. Bao to withdraw his shares from Ye Dongjing and when she single-handedly managed and interacted with customers at Ye Dongjing.
In the early stages, Ling Zi relied solely on Mr. Bao, so she didn't focus much on her own business. But in the later stages, Ling Zi's abilities truly shone.
However, Ling Hong is different from Ling Zi.
Although they are good friends, Ling Hong doesn't possess Ling Zi's business acumen and tactics. When they were in Japan, Ling Zi could work at an upscale club, while Ling Hong could only work at an inexpensive ramen shop.
Ling Hong was skilled at adding extra dishes for acquaintances, indicating that she often did this. However, her boss noticed this behavior, which caused dissatisfaction. She often received care from Ling Zi when they were in Japan.
After returning to Shanghai and opening a shop in a good location, Ling Hong didn't have much business and could only rely on overcharging regular customers to make money.
This behavior greatly affects interpersonal relationships, as no one wants to be overcharged!
In the earring incident, Ling Hong also cheated Miss Wang out of 26,000 RMB, which is not a small amount. As a result, Miss Wang lost her job and caused a big argument between Mr. Bao and Ling Zi.
Ling Hong is somewhat clever but not very much so, and her behavior easily hurts her friends.
When Ling Hong sees Ling Zi's determination and how she can still strive for her own career even without Mr.
Bao, Ling Zi shines brightly in her work.
Ling Hong sees Ling Zi as her role model and is undoubtedly inspired by her to pursue her own life. She has always been taken care of by Ling Zi, but now she wants to truly be herself and work hard in her youth.
So Ling Hong leaves to embark on her own new journey. Although Ling Zi is reluctant, she supports Ling Hong. Their silent gaze speaks volumes, and they both understand it in their hearts.
I believe that even though Ling Hong has now separated from Ling Zi, they will eventually meet again. At that time, they will undoubtedly be even more outstanding than they are now.
In the TV drama "Blooming Flowers," Lu Si is the head waitress at the Honglu Restaurant. Ye Shu speaks highly of the Honglu Restaurant, and Lu Si's exceptional abilities as the head waitress are evident.
Lu Si, Min Min, and Little Jiang Xi all come from the same place. They work as head waitresses in different restaurants on Huanghe Road, and their positions appear equal on the surface.
However, when Min Min makes a fortune in the stock market, it upsets the balance.
Min Min not only buys a car but also shares the money with her colleagues who invested in stocks together. The restaurant owner also shows great care for Min Min. Little Jiang Xi secretly looks on with envy, observing from the shadows.
After a dinner gathering with the three of them, Little Jiang Xi proposes to Min Min that they invest in stocks together. However, Min Min refuses when she learns that Little Jiang Xi has a substantial amount of money and provides vague explanations about its source.
Lu Si, on the other hand, is not swayed by the temptation of money or consumed by desires because she knows well that the stock market can be a heaven or hell with a single thought. Her colleagues don't understand her choice.
They wonder why she doesn't follow Min Min, considering their close relationship, and want Lu Si to lead everyone in seeking wealth with Min Min. Lu Si's explanation is simple: she doesn't want to take risks, and she's afraid of losing.
It's not something she will do.
From this, we can see that Lu Si is a very intelligent and composed girl. She possesses strong independence and doesn't follow the crowd. She is skilled at thinking for herself, has unique insights, and remains steadfast in her thoughts and beliefs.
In such an environment, where others are easily influenced, she maintains her true self and stays calm. This is truly admirable.
Among the three characters, Lu Si has a commendable personality. She always has goodwill towards others.
She has also advised Little Jiang Xi not to invest in stocks, explaining the pros and cons of the stock market to her. Unfortunately, it's hard to convince her with kind words...
The plot feels mindless, and the characterization of this protagonist is a bit confusing. It's unclear whether he wants to make money or give it away.
And then there are these three inexplicable women who make everything even more chaotic.
One helps you open a store and gives you money, another constantly supports you by providing connections, factories, cars, and personal favors. The female lead is self-righteous. The only thing that might attract you to watch is the twists and turns that happen after major events.
The rest of the scenes are basically a mess.
You must live a rather boring life because it is precisely these things that reflect President Bao's human touch and are in line with his character. He doesn't actually value money that much; everything he does may have started just for Xue Zhi.
Everything he does is for the good of others. Being good to friends is about repaying kindness and having a sense of duty.
Letting Ye Shu go was because he was afraid of losing and burdening Ye Shu...
President Bao treats everyone with love and righteousness. He himself doesn't care about poverty or wealth, so even though he knows he might lose, he still fights.
Your thinking is only for your own selfish interests, and it's an ungrateful behavior.
Regarding the TV drama commentary:
Mr. Bao didn't get into trouble because he initially invested 15 million RMB to buy shares of company 603. Then, after Mr. Qiang announced the acquisition of company 601, Mr.
Bao made his purchase. Therefore, there was no insider trading involving advance knowledge of the information.
Mr. Bao's purchases are as follows: The first purchase involved 15 million RMB at an average cost of 18 RMB per share (approximately 830,000 shares).
The second purchase involved 500,000 shares at a cost below 17 RMB (for ease of calculation, let's say 8 million RMB). In total, he acquired 1.33 million shares with a cost of 23 million RMB and an average price of 17.2 RMB per share.
When it comes to selling, Mr. Bao had a positive outlook and set a target price of 30 RMB per share. By the time the price reached 37.8 RMB, he had already sold 40% of his shares. To simplify the calculation, let's assume the average selling price was 34 RMB per share (at this point, the price had already doubled).
Afterwards, for every 0.20 RMB increase in price, he sold 50,000 shares (a total of 600,000 shares, or approximately 8 million shares when fully sold). Considering the final average selling price of 39.4 RMB (resulting from a final price of 37.8 RMB + 3.2 RMB increase), we can conclude that he made a profit of 2.3 times on the 60% of shares sold.
In any case, Mr. Bao made at least 25 million RMB in profit.
I can understand all the ambiguity, heartlessness, and subsequent help in the romantic storyline. However, secretly going against Ye Shu, checking call records, and tearing apart Ye Shu's plans, all for the sake of helping Miss Wang, and knowing that Ye Shu was wholeheartedly planning for him and not for herself, this double-dealing behavior leaves a bitter taste in one's mouth.
You can be loyal and devoted to Miss Wang, but even if you put it on the table and clearly explain to Ye Shu that no matter what, you are going to help her, and ask Ye Shu to back off, it would still be a sign of respect towards Ye Shu.
This self-righteous loyalty is too disappointing. Is it that we haven't fully understood the plot and the characters, or is he simply not cut out to be the protagonist?
Being two-faced and playing both sides, these two terms show that you are still young and need a few more years of life experience to truly understand people. Ye Shu is not cut out to be President Bao.
What President Bao considers most important is often what we find difficult to achieve.
That's also the reason why he is revered as President Bao. We can learn President Bao's tactics, but A Bao's path is the fundamental one that leads to and shapes President Bao.
A Bao is not plentiful, but which A Bao becomes President Bao depends on fate and luck.
Make it clear on the table? Is this still A Bao? It was mentioned earlier that Ribs and Rice Cakes is not just business. In simple terms, A Bao still has feelings for Wang. Don't you understand?
Although I got a little angry watching episode 26, I still understood it.
Can I interpret it this way? Ling Zi can't let go of Baozong, and she knows that he is in Hong Kong. So she opened a restaurant there, hoping that Baozong would know there's a place he's familiar with.
As for Miss Wang, she also can't let go of Baozong. She thought Baozong would appear on the rooftop of the Peace Hotel, so she went there. But not seeing Baozong was her obsession.
And Baozong thought she would be downstairs at her workplace because her office is in Pudong. But fate is just like that, so close yet so far.
All three female leads have their controversies, but the fact that they are controversial means they have the qualifications to be in the game. Miss Wang's unwavering courage and determination over the years, Ling Zi's silent dedication and true affection in times of hardship, Li Li as the confidante who understands her heart and shares her worries—these three female leads have earned their place through heartfelt trials, encountering each other by fate and fortunate enough to experience love.
Miss Wang was rejected because she didn't understand that the right person would stand by her side in her career. Love and career are not an either-or choice; they can coexist harmoniously.
How to achieve that balance is like sacrificing oneself to protect everything, just like A Bao. Miss Wang wanted instant results, so naturally, she received no response.
Later, for the sake of her pride, she became Ms. Wang, no longer the Miss Wang who would do anything for A Bao. There is always a trade-off.
Ling Zi is probably a woman with deep inner insecurities disguised by her strong exterior.
Like Miss Wang, she wants to prove herself in the face of rumors. But deep down, she truly loves A Bao. She doesn't even have the courage to listen to A Bao's words fully.
They set an impossible tone for each other by trying to be strong because Baozong is the kind of person who considers others in everything. Since you want to leave, I'll let you go.
So in the end, Ling Zi became a "thank you," losing the possibility of being together.
Li Li is the confidante, the one who truly understands. After testing the waters step by step, her sincerity shines through.
She always knows how to solve Baozong's worries and troubles perfectly. People who can achieve great things are usually more rational. After experiencing human love, they seek higher liberation, and only the wisdom of Buddhism can provide that.
A Bao is someone with a pure heart. He considers others first and then himself. He acts rather than just talking. He is a true man who never disappoints anyone.
He always values emotions and people more than money.
If Miss Wang or Ling Zi had someone who silently gave without leaving or giving up, they would definitely win over Baozong.
Life is short, and we may not wait for the pinnacle of success to meet. Cherish the people in front of you. Heaven doesn't boast of its height because it is naturally high, and the earth doesn't boast of its depth because it is naturally deep.
Sometimes, certain things don't need proof; they are the best proof themselves. The greatest achievements come from non-action. The flowing water doesn't compete to be the first; it competes to be endless.
The one who stays until the end after entering the game is the winner.
In the end, the possibility between Mr. Wei and A Bao is still left open because they haven't given up.
But there can be many possibilities in fate, while there is only one true connection. Time will provide the answers.
The plot of these few episodes is deliberately crafted with idiotic conflicts solely for the sake of climax. It revolves around a vague romantic interest who happens to be in a competitive relationship with the protagonist's own company for an important business deal, possibly a matter of life or death for the company.
The company's general manager pulls strings and uses various connections to help secure the deal and suppress the rival. However, the CEO and the general manager go against each other, using their own connections to assist the ambiguous romantic interest in getting the deal, ultimately sabotaging their own company.
What a cliché portrayal of a domineering CEO who sacrifices everything, including his wealth, for the sake of silently loving and saving the hardworking Cinderella. This is supposed to be the image of a powerful and resourceful CEO who started from scratch on Huanghe Road in Shanghai?
The plot could have been arranged differently. Miss Wang could have secured the foreign trade order, and the CEO, Baozong, could have taken a step back and offered some concessions, allowing Wangbao to complete the order as partners.
Then Miss Wang could have earned substantial profits and taken off, while Baozong, in a half-buy, half-gift gesture, could have played the gentle CEO who saves the day for the sake of their friendship. This would have set the stage for subsequent plot developments, either reconciliation or continued conflicts.
This would have been more in line with the first twenty-something episodes, with Baozong's gentle CEO image, full of righteousness, and Ye Shu's strategic thinking and discernment.
Instead, they had to arrange this kind of cheesy romantic idol drama with a domineering CEO who disregards family business and becomes a silent supporter, sacrificing everything for a romantic interest.
And in the end, they even added an inspirational character arc, where the protagonist resists good intentions, willingly faces breach of contract, financial loss, and imprisonment, all in order to prove oneself through hard work, inspire others, and achieve the goal together.
In 1993, the monthly salary for workers at Zhenyuan Garden was only around three to four thousand yuan. Now, the value of the Chinese currency has at least doubled, so the monthly salary would be around three to four hundred thousand yuan!
Calculating it, being a millionaire in 1993 was so simple. Just work as a waiter for three months, and that's impressive! So now, in Shanghai, a waiter should be earning around three to four hundred thousand yuan per month!
Accumulating a million in just three months as a waiter, you could reach four million in a year, and break through ten million in three years. And that's not even counting their bonuses and other benefits.
So it turns out that waiters in Shanghai are so wealthy! It's remarkable!
The first group of millionaires who ventured into business in the 1980s were daring. They engaged in smuggling electronics, issued fake value-added tax invoices, sold second-hand clothes, and dealt with scraps. It seems that waiters didn't earn much, probably not even a few thousand yuan in salary.
Only high-end hotel waitstaff receive tips. The TV drama exaggerated it.
I didn't understand it, and those who did understand it seemed to have noisy brains. When I didn't understand it, it felt okay, but after understanding it, it felt exaggerated. A person from the lower class of society playing the stock market and going public, it's not that despicable, right!
Anyone can manipulate their way into going public. I didn't feel the wisdom and calculations of the protagonist. In the end, it's just two people and a company, plus some idle people in society.
In fact, it's not surprising that Yedongjing is popular. Firstly, it has a prime location. Mr. Bao mentioned that being close to the hotels would attract tourists from other regions and foreigners.
Secondly, let's not forget the era it was set in. Back then, KFC and McDonald's were still new in China. Some people even had their weddings there.
Western-style things were popular and had a lot of traction.
Thirdly, his unique local-style kaiseki cuisine is indeed exceptional. Japanese people are known for their marketing skills, and they had already started promoting the exquisite nature of Japanese cuisine.
By incorporating Japanese-style elements into local dishes, Chinese customers not only enjoyed the sophistication of Japanese cuisine but also savored the deliciousness of Chinese food.
For foreigners who have experienced Japanese cuisine, the fusion of local dishes with Japanese-style decor provides a new and delightful culinary experience.
It's a win-win situation.
I don't understand why so many people claim not to understand why it's popular. Also, on the first day of business, many of the customers were tour guides.
If you establish a good relationship with tour guides, wouldn't it ensure a steady stream of customers?
And if you have a customer base composed mostly of foreigners, do you think it wouldn't become popular?
In the end, Baozong didn't end up with Miss Wang, and it's really disheartening. Among those women, it's so disappointing. Baozong's first love betrayed him, Ling Zi was ungrateful and heartless, and she also destroyed the friendships of everyone involved.
If not for that, Miss Wang could have definitely been with Baozong, and she wouldn't have had to leave him to start her own business. In the end, Ling Ling schemed against Baozong and caused his failure. And when Miss Wang started her own business, she wouldn't have achieved anything without Baozong's help.
Thankfully, she didn't accept Mr. Wei's pursuit; otherwise, I would have found her disgusting. Although Mr. Wei truly loved her, and out of all these women, only Miss Wang remembered Baozong and went to find him in the end, but unfortunately, she didn't find him.
Baozong kept his promise to meet her in five years, but Miss Wang didn't go. It's such a pity.
In conclusion, these women were so ungrateful and forgetful. If only Baozong had been a bit more ruthless like his mentor and showed no mercy, he would have been even more successful.
As for Miss Wang, with her failed business and debts, she would definitely have sought Baozong's help in the end, and Baozong's success would have surely brought him both career and love.
Personally, I don't think it's as good as people say online. At first glance, the visuals are impressive and different from typical TV dramas, but after watching for a while, it can be visually exhausting. This kind of visual style is better suited for movies.
Moreover, the plot feels drawn-out and there are many scenes that make you want to fast-forward through them.
From the initial Miss Wang on the 27th to the independent and capable Wang CEO, she was clear about her likes and dislikes, had emotions and principles. Faced with Mr. Wei's persistent affection, she directly expressed that it was impossible and they could only be business partners.
This is the most satisfying ending I've seen. When a woman doesn't love you, no matter how deeply and affectionately you express your feelings, she won't be moved. The accounts are settled clearly and cleanly, without taking advantage of you.
Actually, both assembly lines were arranged by CEO Bao. The one at Manager Ma's side was just a cover-up. A Bao knew that Miss Wang would definitely not accept his goodwill, so the assembly line arranged by Mr. Fan earlier was also arranged by A Bao.
He knew that Miss Wang would choose the first one. Ye Shu only left after finding out that the assembly line she signed with was arranged by A Bao.
However, Miss Wang couldn't see through all of this, but Ye Shu saw through it. That's why Ye Shu left.
But did Ye Shu really leave? Actually, it was A Bao who intentionally made Ye Shu angry and leave. A Bao didn't know if he would lose everything or even face imprisonment when the fashion company went public. He didn't want to drag Ye Shu down if he lost, so he wanted to send Ye Shu away before the stock battle started.
That way, he would bear the consequences alone.
Earlier, A Bao told Li Li that if they win, they win together; if they lose, he would bear it alone. He said this to Li Li, but also to himself.
The ending was a mess. At the beginning, I thought it was super enjoyable, but let's summarize. First, Ling Zi's storyline was a complete disappointment. Initially, CEO Bao gave Ling Zi a plane ticket back to China and even opened a store for her.
But she completely used and betrayed CEO Bao, turning around to marry his arch-nemesis, Mu Qiangdong, and teaming up against CEO Bao.
Secondly, Wang Mingzhu's character was a failure. CEO Bao went to great lengths to help her secure the denim order, even though she claimed she didn't rely on him and had been silently helping her from behind the scenes.
But in the end, she climbed into an old man's bed, got pregnant, and went against CEO Bao. Why were all the female characters portrayed like this?
What kind of dissatisfaction do they have with women? Only Li Li, from the beginning to the end, appreciated and helped CEO Bao mutually.
They had a genuine connection. But if we look at Ling Zi and Miss Wang, who have known CEO Bao the longest, it's like a farmer and a snake. They took everything from CEO Bao and ended up stepping on his bones, climbing into another man's bed.
It's such a disappointing ending. I can't believe it's written by the same person. The so-called business genius turned out to be nothing. Even the junior supervisor at Zhizhen Garden understands the stock market better...