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I hereby announce...
Qin Bei Bei, because you violated the Institute's code
you are expelled.
What?
Expelled?
Me?
I'm your fan! How can you expel me?
- My mother has donated to the school-- - Leave now.
Don't waste everybody's time.
I... I like--
Take this away too.
Listen up.
Don't try this phony stuff at the Institute.
During field translations, there are no phonies.
Only real talent!
Anyone can expel me, but not you!
I've liked you for so many years.
Take responsibility for your own mistakes.
It's the same in translation.
Don't expect your partner to pay for your mistakes.
Mr. Cheng, aren't you being too cold-blooded?
And what are you? A hot-blooded youngster?
Or are you overly sympathetic?
I'll tell you.
Qin Bei Bei was expelled immediately for violating the Institute's code.
Even though you haven't been dismissed for being late today
you will get zero points.
The Institute
doesn't need a group of losers to keep each other warm.
I want the best of the best!
I will be calling names now.
The one called will be interviewed.
First, Qiao Fei.
Come with me.
You know French? You're so impressive.
My name is Qiao Fei. What's your name?
Are you also an exchange student?
In your translation
you translated molecular biology as biology
and anthropology as sociology.
Do you know this is a huge mistake?
I'm only a sophomore.
There are some words that aren't taught until junior year.
Don't think you can take it easy majoring in French.
Fool around freshman year
goof off sophomore year on an overseas exchange
spend the last two years dating, then you get a diploma?
Learning French that way is sheer nonsense.
What gives you the right to say that?
I came to Switzerland as an exchange student
because I got a scholarship for my outstanding academic performance.
My dream is to become an interpreter.
Mr. Cheng, you won't really give me zero points, right?
You just said that in anger.
That day--
It doesn't have anything to do with that day.
I'm talking about that one minute.
You were one minute late today.
I was one minute late
but I saw in the code
that being tardy within three minutes is acceptable.
That's why I didn't immediately expel you
but I decide your interview score.
We're considered acquainted.
Give me a chance.
Don't smile at me. Don't touch me. Sit down!
If I give you a chance, then it'll be unfair for the other candidates.
I was late today because of a special circumstance.
I hurried over here as fast as I could.
Late is late.
Incompetent people find excuses.
On future jobs, do you want the Chairman or the Prime Minister to wait for you?
It really was an accident that day.
Don't keep talking about that and don't waste your interview time.
I will be asking you a few routine questions now.
Qiao Fei.
Why do you want to be an interpreter?
Because I am--
Don't tell me it's because you studied French
at International Studies University.
The Institute won't accept people who just go with the flow.
It's because Zhang Lu is my idol.
I want to be like her, a national level senior interpreter.
Unrealistic. You're full of yourself.
Your grades have been all right.
They're quite good. I have always come in first. I am a top student.
Being number one in college doesn't mean you will be number one in the Institute.
We recruit the best of the best.
Being top-notch is not out of the ordinary.
The ones who rise above the rest are the ones we want.
Since you have always been number one
while you were an exchange student in Switzerland your sophomore year
why was your scholarship rescinded, forcing you to return to Shanghai?
That is the only blemish in my life.
That time, I met a particularly evil person.
Just because I made a small mistake
he complained about me and told my professor.
Half my school credits were taken away.
You couldn't translate words like molecular biology and anthropology.
Do you think that is a small mistake?
- Is that in my file? - Don't move.
How did you know?
Back in Zurich...
that guy who criticized me...
It was you, wasn't it?
Was it you?
Why do you keep seeing me through colored glasses?
You dug a pit and are waiting for me to fall in.
I have good eyesight. I never wear glasses.
I'm also a very good judge of people.
At the time, I told you you are not suited to be an interpreter.
It really was you!
Is it up to you to say I'm not suited?
What right do you have to jump to that conclusion so soon?
If you keep going on about it you will affect the interview.
According to the regulations, I can kick you out now.
Do you own the Institute? You can't kick me out just because you say so.
I'm just sitting here. How am I affecting the interview?
Okay, your interview time is up. Please leave.
There are 2.5 hours for interviews. A total of 150 minutes.
There are 15 candidates. Each person gets 10 minutes.
It has already been 10 minutes since you came in.
Have you forgotten that fan you just expelled?
Now there are 14 people. Every person gets almost 11 minutes.
So I still have time to finish my interview with you.
Your math is pretty good.
Your math teacher taught you, right?
All right.
Is there anything else you would like to discuss with me?
It was indeed my fault that I was late by one minute today.
I did not set aside time for accidents.
I will take responsibility for all past mistakes.
But I want to ask you, if it were you
and you were late to a Foreign Affairs event
what would you do?
I definitely wouldn't be late.
In the event that you were?
No chance.
You set your watch a half hour ahead?
11 minutes are up.
Please leave.
You won't really give me a zero, right?
Get out.
Qiao Fei, how was it? Are the questions hard?
How was it?
He didn't ask me any questions and just gave me zero points.
Zero points? What are you going to do?
Your interview score is zero. You'll have to rely on the written exam.
How would I know what to do?
This devil is deliberately making life hard for me.
If I get kicked out by Cheng Jia Yang, then my surname won't be Qiao!
Next, Hao Zhe. Get ready.
Are you upset that I gave you zero points?
Now you resort to yelling and screaming?
Cerf-volant. (sounds like "fool" in Shanghainese)
You're saying I'm a fool?
Then you're also cursing.
I said a kite.
I said I want to fly a kite.
You want to fly a kite? Right now?
Then you are also affecting the interview process. It's far-fetched.
All right. You've got comeback after comeback.
I'll give you another chance at an interview.
"My surname isn't Qiao." How do you say that in French?
Preserve the murderous intent and use the closest French expression.
My surname isn't Qiao.
Close enough.
Hold on.
I answered you. Does that mean I won't get zero points?
Of course. I'm giving you 10 points.
Only 10 points?
Okay, Qiao Fei. Cheng Jia Yang is a man of his word.
It's already good that he changed his mind and gave you 10 points.
- Yes, I'm just afraid... - What?
I'm just afraid he was afraid of being put on the spot so he gave you 10 points.
In fact, he already hates you, 10 out of 10.
Then you'll definitely be unlucky.
I am angry, 10 out of 10.
Cleaned pretty nicely.
I was... too reckless that day and caused you trouble.
You are too ill-tempered and stubborn.
I can't stop you from attending the Institute
but it had better not affect your work here.
It's four nights a week.
If you can't make it, then you'd better leave now.
Don't even think about getting your wages in advance.
I know. I'll definitely be here.
Please don't fire me. I need the money.
As long as you know.
I know your family is a special circumstance.
It's not easy for you to work.
But you have to know which word is the most important in work-study.
Study.
It's work! Work hard!
Get back to work.
What's going on?
This isn't what we agreed on.
What time is it now?
Is the rich girl putting on airs?
I heard she studied French?
Is she the really elegant type?
Is she contemptuous toward common folk like me?
What's that, Zhou Nan?
You're a fine-looking man. How are you common?
Who doesn't know the famous entrepreneur, Zhou Nan?
And the famous businessman, Xu Dong?
It's just that my business is still up in the air.
That's not the same.
Your money is from your family. Mine was hard-earned.
Look at the time.
She's here. Xiao Hua!
I'm sorry, Xu Dong, for making you and your friend wait so long.
It's fine.
Zhou Nan is my very good buddy.
The beauty, Wen Xiao Hua. A beautiful and talented lady.
- Goddess of the business sector. - What nonsense is that?
Hello, Mr. Zhou Nan. Very pleased to meet you.
Miss Wen.
Being able to meet you today
is my honor a thousand times over, and my pleasure a million times over.
How serendipitous to be able to see you today. Marvelous!
You're exactly as Xu Dong described.
You are just like an elegant goddess. You're definitely on a goddess level.
What are you staring at? Sit!
- Please sit. - Thank you.
Xiao Hua, Zhou Nan's suggestion is especially good.
We're all friends. Things will definitely work out.
Yes, Xu Dong has given me a rough overview.
I put together a simple proposal.
You can make adjustments as you see fit.
My father was supposed to meet with you today.
Something came up so I came in his place.
We can discuss the specifics after he looks it over.
Certainly. I've been thinking of paying your father a visit.
Zhou Nan, you're going overboard.
What do you mean you've been thinking of visiting him?
How many days has it been since you knew of this?
Why are you being so courteous?
We can talk about the details later.
Anyway, I will be investing 20 percent.
If you want me to invest more, just tell my dad. It'll be fine.
Don't worry about the money.
Good. With Manager Wang's word, I am full of confidence.
Here. To Manager Wang.
We're all friends. It'll definitely work out.
She came home at 1 a.m. last night. She climbed over the wall.
I caught her in the act.
This isn't the first time. She often comes back late.
She still hasn't paid the rent. She's the only one.
You're graduating soon, right?
I understand graduating students are busy interning or looking for work
but the school has rules.
I'm sorry. I have been swamped with things to do before graduation.
I've caused a lot of trouble for you. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
You can't have been graduating three years in a row.
From the day you moved in, how many times have I caught you?
The same with the rent.
You stall rent payments until the next year.
I'll pay, I'll pay. I'll pay as soon as possible.
Are you in some difficult situation?
I can help you talk to the school and fix the problem.
No, no difficulties. I... I can take care of everything.
Can I go out to make a phone call now?
Okay. Go make your call.
Thank you.
Hello? What is it? Talk quickly. I'm filming.
Hello, Jia Yi? I...
Rent, right?
It's the same every quarter around this time. I can guess.
Lend me some money. I'll pay you back with interest.
It's fine. Just use it for now.
I'd just spend it if I kept it. It'll be put to better use if I give it to you.
How much do you need this time?
Do you have 5,000 yuan?
Rent is 1,000 yuan.
And 4,000 yuan...
My department helped pay my tuition.
I've earned almost enough but I still need another 4,000 yuan.
All right, 5,000 yuan. No problem.
I just issued a service charge.
I just fired my agent, who was also my assistant.
I think he's unreliable at getting me new jobs.
After you pay your rent, pack up your things and come to my house.
We each get a room.
I promise if there's nothing important, I absolutely won't bother you.
You can do what you want and come and go as you want.
I definitely won't bother you when you're studying.
I know you've been busy lately. Can you help your friend out?
I guarantee I won't bother you if it's not important.
All right, I got it.
- Then... I...
A call is coming in. I'm hanging up.
I'll see you this weekend.
Qiao Fei, what's going on?
The minimum to pass is 110 points.
Your total has exceeded that. How come you weren't accepted?
Did you offend someone?
Qiao Fei, I'm guessing you offended Cheng Jia Yang.
His nickname is the Devil.
You dared go up against him. He must have cut you out.
I can't let him ruin my dream of being an interpreter.
Qiao Fei! Where are you going?
Top marks in the written exam.
What a pity.
Jia Yang, were you being too demanding?
Mr. Cheng wouldn't have known the scoring standard changed this year.
Late is late.
Give her a probationary internship.
I knew it. He likes talent.
These are such good marks.
In our Institute, I remember only one other person who got such marks.
I didn't get such high marks. It must have been Jia Yang.
Jia Yang got in by the escalator program. He was exempt from the exam.
Then who was it?
I know. Xiao Hua.
Who's talking about me?
Xiao Hua, you're back?
When did you get back? You didn't say anything.
Jia Yang didn't tell you guys? He picked me up at the airport.
This little brother of mine. Honestly.
You didn't come back to work. It wasn't necessary to tell everyone.
Mr. Tian, does the Institute still have its doors open to me?
Of course. Come back to head the Projects Team.
I think I should be a lecturer first.
I just returned. The Projects Team will be too stressful.
All right. You will lecture this semester.
You will be scheduled twice a week.
- How's that? - Okay.
Insincere.
If we're looking for lecturers, we can go to the International Studies University.
Jia Yang, Xiao Hua's lectures are different from those of other professors.
She has stayed in France and been in Switzerland for so long.
She even knows about business.
She will definitely be very popular.
Not necessarily.
Is this a confrontation?
He is just that childish.
Cheng Jia Yang!
I have something to say.
Let me ask you.
Did you change the requirements to pass at the last minute
to deliberately eliminate me?
Do you think you're powerful doing that?
Are you happy destroying other people's dreams?
Qiao Fei, please calm down.
I can't calm down.
Do you know I have toiled for seven years just to get into the Institute?
Just because I unknowingly offended you, you are going to dismiss me?
I would have nothing to say if you eliminated me for my French proficiency
but if you're just getting back at me, then you're an asshole!
Asshole?
Who is an asshole?
I'm talking about you.
My written exam score was 125 points.
Even if you only awarded my interview 10 points
my 135 point total still exceeds the 110 point minimum to pass.
Why did you eliminate me?
I don't have to tell you
but since you asked, I'll tell you.
The requirement this year doesn't just look at the point total
but requires a passing score on both the interview and the written exam.
Your interview score failed, so you didn't make the cut. Understand?
In the past, it was enough if the total score met the minimum.
Why must both scores pass this year?
Isn't it just to single me out?
Single you out?
Who do you think you are?
The Institute can't do without you?
Will the Earth stop rotating without you?
This is the Institute of Interpretation and Translation.
It won't yield to anyone.
You failed your interview so you weren't accepted.
No wonder they say you're twisted, that you're Devil Cheng!
My name is Cheng Jia Yang. I have my own name.
Even though you haven't been recruited
I will give you a probationary internship opportunity.
A probationary intern?
Miss.
Mr. Cheng means to say
that it's not considered an official internship
but you will still participate in
the three elimination exams during the internship.
If I pass, will I be the same as everybody else?
Yes, the same.
This young lady's rage comes and goes quickly.
I happen to be organizing the intern team assignments.
Come, follow me.
Let me see.
What's the matter?
Your classmates have all been split into teams
and every teacher has a full roster.
So...
I'm not taking her.
What happened to the thunder you had when you were yelling at him?
Are you... Ms. Wen Xiao Hua?
- Yes. - I know you!
You were chosen as the Chinese and French language exchange youth scholar.
You are my idol.
Another idol? Isn't Zhang Lu your idol?
Any female translator who can translate a bit well is your idol?
That's not worth much.
I do really like Ms. Wen.
Mr. Cheng, I was too impulsive.
I thought I couldn't get into the Institute.
Please put it behind you.
Flattery and sucking up don't work at the Institute.
Yes, but being biased works.
I meant myself.
All right, Jia Yang.
Are you this opposed to all interns?
I quite like Qiao Fei's personality.
Out of respect for me, just take her under your wing.
Wasn't I not allowed to take interns this year?
My pass rate is really low.
Weren't you letting her be a probationary intern?
That doesn't count.
If you don't take me, then you are being petty and holding a grudge.
Trying to corner me with words?
Do you think I would be afraid of you?
Honestly. You could just have begged for forgiveness.
If you apologize, then everything will be fine.
Fool.
I can take you
but I have an additional requirement.
If you don't place first in the exam to become a full member
then you will be eliminated.
- It's up to you. - I accept.
I will work hard to place first.
First, I don't have the slightest interest in your efforts.
Your elimination is just a matter of sooner or later.
Second, the Institute does not tolerate tardiness, no exceptions.
Third, memorize all of the Institute's rules.
Come with me.
By the way, give me your watch.
It's been adjusted half an hour early?
I said I won't be late again.
You adjusted it an hour early?
Because you have been late before.
Prepare a sleeping bag.
A sleeping bag?
You can sleep on the ground when you work late.
It doesn't have to do with me anyway. I won't take you.
Qiao Fei, Qiao Fei, over here. Sit, sit.
We were just chatting.
Okay, no need to give up seats.
Most of you will be eliminated very soon.
You will have lots of time to sit at home.
This is now your office.
As long as you're working, you must concentrate only on work.
In fact, the three exams throughout the internship are extremely simple.
There is only one requirement.
No mistakes allowed.
Did you prepare a sleeping bag yet?
A sleeping bag? I wasn't notified.
The Devil is going to give me one.
I'm guessing he's going to give me an urn next time.
Who is still talking?
Whoever talks can get out.
This is your internship now.
Everything will depend on you.
Three second countdown.
"Water Lilies" is a series of approximately 250 oil paintings
by the French Impressionist painter, Claude Monet.
They were created during the last 30 years of his life.
These oil paintings depict the views of his flower garden.
The water lily pond is particularly distinct.
Can she handle this content?
Yes, with your training method
what if you cause her to lose her confidence?
Even people who don't understand French
can manage one or two phrases when repeating sentences like this.
Why would it destroy her confidence?
For example, this is seen in the "Gare Saint-Lazare" series.
How many steps did you count?
A total of 157 steps, 25 on each floor.
There are an extra seven steps between floors five and six.
Bring back five cups of coffee.
What do you all want?
Good thing I'm not your intern.
Forget it if you don't want a drink.
I want a hot chocolate, half sugar, less milk.
A latte, extra packet of sugar. Thank you.
An espresso for Mr. Tian.
And also, a large Americano.
For sandwiches, I don't want eggs or peanut butter.
You can buy a drink too. My treat.
Is it hot chocolate, half sugar?
Hello?
Boss, I wish you a long life and hope that you never retire.
The day Mr. Cheng becomes the head, I will apply for political asylum.
Did she count correctly?
Would she have only counted one floor and then multiplied that?
Then she wouldn't have counted the fireproof level.
There's a fireproof level? How come I didn't know?
I didn't know either.
Who counts stairs for fun?
I'll have Hao Zhe get us lunch. What do you want to eat? My treat.
Nonsense.
Mr. Cheng made his intern get coffee.
Getting coffee is also a part of my training.
To train for what? Running errands?
To train her attentiveness.
Mr. Cheng.
Hot chocolate, half sugar, less milk.
Latte, extra packet of sugar.
And an espresso and an Americano.
Sandwiches, no peanut butter or eggs.
Is that right?
Thank you.
What was the content of the audio you heard in the stairwell just now?
I remember.
You've forgotten it all after buying coffee midway through the recording?
Then what is the purpose of our training?
To master allocation of attention.
To learn to focus our attention
on the important things when in a complex environment.
Continue.
Did I count the wrong number of steps?
Did I tell you it was over?
Is it not over?
Wasn't it over after counting all the steps?
When did I tell you it was over?
When you're lying down at home, that's when it's over, okay?
You said to buy coffee for everyone.
We don't recruit people to run errands.
We spend so much effort training you guys not so you can go buy coffee.
And you chose to accept a difficult additional assessment.
Stop finding excuses.
Give a quick summary of what you heard.
It's Monet's work...
A "Water Lilies" series.
Is it?
And?
And there is a Saint...
Saint-something train station.
I'm sorry, I didn't remember the name.
Barely pass.
Remember this well.
The next time you don't complete a task due to personal reasons
don't find excuses.
Got that?
Memorize it quickly.
Translate it into French fast.
Li Lei, are our interns practicing with videos in the training room.
I'm going to take a look.
Let's go. I'll come with you.
I'll go now.
You're here?
You've been focused on writing reports for three days.
The registration office says you're on break.
There are so many people outside who can't get registered.
You're here writing reports?
What do you want?
Nothing. Just congratulating you on becoming Deputy Director soon.
Can we register here?
Registration is on the first floor.
Dad, stay here. Don't move. I'll go ask.
Okay.
I have a clear conscience.
I have not read your clinical data report.
By chance, I just happened to go in the same direction as you.
By chance?
We sure have an affinity for each other.
Dr. Zhao, you have been working at Zhou Pu Hospital for... 20 years?
You have devoted yourself to controlling hemorrhages during craniotomies.
So how come after a meeting with the CEO of the company sponsoring me
you are suddenly interested in cavernous hemangioma?
Don't think this issue is easy to overcome.
I've already studied it for five years.
If it were easy, you think you'd solve it first?
It is an incurable disease in neurosurgery!
I'll be frank, Gao Jia Ming.
They chose me, not you, because you don't have enough influence.
When businessmen say they are contributing to the public
they need to be heard, even if they're throwing money away.
Only I fit the job description.
Wen Dao paid you?
I have an incurable disease!
It's the cavernous hemangioma you mentioned.
I said it's an incurable disease. I didn't say you're going to die.
As long as you contain it well, this will be as bad as it gets.
Don't try to soften the blow.
It's the third time there is bleeding in my brain.
This tumor is sitting on my central nervous system.
It keeps growing!
If I bleed again, my life will be over.
It's like a ticking time bomb. It could blow up at any time!
Yes, yes, yes.
I understand what you're saying.
You have this disease. Indeed, it is incurable.
But if it is treated properly
the tumor can be removed with surgery.
Doctor, is that true?
You can really remove the ticking time bomb in my head?
Don't worry. I'll be responsible for you.
Inadequate infrastructure
and difficult to trade goods...
Difficult.
Difficult to trade...
Qiao Fei, how come you didn't go out to eat?
I don't have an appetite.
We heard about what happened this morning. That's so brutal!
Did he give you homework?
Articulation, counting steps, and repeating sentences.
I can't make mistakes in counting or repeating.
I had to buy four cups of coffee.
Some with sugar, some without, less milk, no eggs, no peanut butter.
I didn't know if it was a trap or a task.
After making the purchase, he told me to recite the entire passage.
Yes, it is an art commentary.
I ran errands, buying coffee, and I still had to recite the passage?
Qiao Fei, are you all right?
You face is really red.
I'm good. I'm at 38 degrees Celsius. It kills off bacteria.
How about this? Apply for leave.
Ask him for time off and go home and take medicine.
Okay. Then why don't you ask him for me?
If I ask that Devil Cheng for time off he would definitely say
"Qiao Fei, how could you get sick during your mission?"
"Why can't you remember what I said?"
"Don't let personal reasons affect your work."
"Don't look for any excuses."
Isn't that right?
Very good imitation.
You can be the teacher from now on.
- Hao Zhe. - Yes?
Li Lei wants you to see him in the reference room.
Okay.
Thank you for informing me.
He forgot his things.
Eat it.
I can't eat.
Make the most of your time to rest and conserve your energy.
This is also an order.
Did you buy this specifically for me?
If you have something to say, say it.
The Institute doesn't like gossip.
You finished eating so fast?
I'm not eating.
I'm on a diet.
An attending doctor quarreling with a colleague over research
causing a patient to be upset.
What is wrong with you?
Director, don't be mad.
This project has a special meaning to me.
Gao Jia Ming!
In front of patients, you are a doctor.
Think about what you say.
Do you know the location of the tumor in the brain of that patient?
That man has a tumor growing in his brain.
It is like a ticking time bomb in his brain.
I gave him hope and courage so he could live in this world.
You're on a two day leave.
Go home and think about this.
Today's interactive interpretation exercise won't be too difficult
because some people have made it known to me
that the training is too hard.
It's too hard.
If you still feel this exercise is difficult
then that only shows there is a problem with your level of expertise.
You need more training.
Two people to a team.
Send one person from each team to collect data from me.
One person will wear headphones and speak while listening.
The other person will listen and translate.
Swap positions every two minutes.
We'll test two groups first.
- I'm really nervous. - Don't be.
I think after completing the translation
the Devil will have us summarize
the contents, the main points, the main idea, and so on.
- It'll be fine. - What if I don't know what I'm saying?
What if you forget as well?
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