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[Les Interprètes]
[Episode 20]
You don't have OCD, do you?
How come you don't have spare lightbulbs at your house?
My mom is frugal.
She doesn't turn on the lights at night.
You're not afraid of the dark, are you?
Of course not.
I'm just used to all the lights in a house being usable.
You must have been home alone often when you were young.
You were probably still with my brother back then, right?
No.
But I've always had a question.
Gao Jia Ming doesn't look a lot like you.
And he always said he had adopted parents.
Yes.
We're not related by blood.
His father was actually my dad's driver.
His mother was a cook.
Back then, my dad and his parents were all sent to Africa's Seang for work
and life was very difficult there.
Halfway through, there was a chance to return.
Originally, his father was supposed to come back
but his father knew that my mom was pregnant when my dad left.
He knew I was old enough to walk and my dad still hadn't seen me
so he gave the opportunity to my dad.
During my dad's return, there was a sudden political situation in Seang.
His father lost his life in an accident.
His mother couldn't bear it and ended up committing suicide.
Jia Ming only had elderly grandparents who lived in a rural village
and could not afford to raise him.
That's why my dad took him in.
I never heard him mention these things.
I only know he had a bad relationship with his family.
Back then, my dad promised his grandparents
that after he becomes an adult, he will still have the Gao name.
His grandparents repeatedly urged my dad
not to let Jia Ming follow his dad's footsteps.
My dad fulfilled his promise.
After my brother came of age, my dad really changed his name to Gao Jia Ming.
Thereafter, our family moved out of the diplomatic compound.
My mom used to be an English language professional.
Later on, she resigned to take care of the two of us.
Your mom sacrificed a lot for the family.
When my brother was 18 years old
he was intent on applying for a French major.
My dad rejected it at once.
Since then, their relationship has had issues.
My dad is just as stubborn as he is.
He changed Jia Ming's major without even discussing it with him.
They've been on bad terms ever since then.
In a fit of anger, my dad told him his real identity.
My brother couldn't take it.
He always felt my dad caused his dad's death
and destroyed his dreams.
I still remember his expression back then.
Full of anger.
It was all anger?
Ever since my brother knew of his true identity
he has been in a constant state of anger.
I remember one time we all went to the cemetery to visit Uncle Gao's grave.
My brother announced right there he wouldn't call my dad his dad anymore.
[Gao Run and Mu Hong Ying]
Jia Ming, offer the flowers to your dad.
Gao Run.
I've brought Jia Ming.
He is 18 years old, an adult now.
I didn't go back on my word. I have fulfilled your request.
Don't worry.
I have told him and the household registry the whole story.
We can change his name immediately.
We'll have him change his last name to Gao.
I brought him here so he can acknowledge his biological parents.
Jia Ming's academic achievements are outstanding.
Learning medicine will not be a problem.
I remember you said before
your greatest hope is that your son can become a doctor.
Your wish will be fulfilled very soon.
Si Yuan, why did you bring him here and say so much?
Let Jia Ming talk to his father.
Okay.
Jia Ming, talk to your father.
Come here.
This child.
Si Yuan, it's your fault.
Why did you suddenly mention this to him?
I should have told him long ago. How old is he now?
How old? He is still a child.
Jia Ming, don't feel pressured.
Medical school is very difficult
but with your grades, it will not be a problem.
Thank you, Auntie.
What did you call me?
Auntie.
Thank you to you and Uncle Cheng for raising me.
I'm not your own, but you treated me like I am.
How can you say this?
Why can't I?
Didn't you raise me just so you can keep your promise to my dad?
I thank you on behalf of my dad.
Brother, don't be like this.
Young Master Cheng, please don't call me Brother.
We aren't related.
I think Jia Ming was hurt by the sudden news.
Only after growing up did I realize
my brother always thought my parents raised him only out of a sense of duty
and didn't truly love him.
My dad also handled this very carelessly.
People from their generation
only care about fulfilling their promises to others
but failed to take into account my brother's feelings.
That's why we are unable to relate to what he is thinking.
I remember my brother once told me what he really thought.
He said he finally understood
why my dad was always so strict with him and why my mother doted on him so much.
So are your parents really like that?
I think you're quite curious about him.
Not really.
I think he... is difficult to figure out.
He does things to an extreme.
As in, if his efforts aren't reciprocated
he'd become very angry all of a sudden.
Talking with you about my brother feels really strange.
Go to sleep then. I won't bother you.
Why did you break up with my brother?
Whether you believe it or not
I really never got together with him.
Back then, I was young and didn't know how to reject him.
Later on, I was scared
and I kept avoiding him.
In the end, I used a very immature way...
and also hurt him.
I was wrong.
Go to sleep soon.
Hello, Xiao Hua?
Jia Yang, are you free to talk right now?
Yes, go ahead.
I passed by Valle today.
Do you remember that mountain?
I remember what you once told me.
On the road of love, the worst mistake would be to pass each other by.
Of course I remember.
I was just there a while back with Qiao Fei.
Qiao Fei?
A while back, we had to provide foreign affairs assistance.
I went with Qiao Fei.
Her performance as a rookie was worthy of praise.
Bureau Chief Liang even commended her.
I didn't make an international call to hear you talk about work.
How is your honeymoon?
It's all right.
Oh, Jia Yang. Have you read the book I sent you?
I haven't yet.
Read it soon.
After you're done, tell me what you think.
Sure.
That's all for now then.
Okay, take care.
Bye.
There's movement.
What is it, Mom?
Something's moving.
Is it a mouse?
The mouse upstairs came down to our place one time.
Stop worrying. I'm keeping watch.
I'm afraid it'll scare Mr. Cheng.
He tosses and turns when he sleeps.
How do you know that?
I heard our colleagues say it.
Go to sleep.
Don't worry. I'm here.
Slowly.
See? I said there's a mouse.
What do we do? Will it bite?
It won't bite people.
I'm afraid it'll chomp on Mr. Cheng's clothes.
I... I'm scared of mice, Mom.
It's okay. I'm not afraid.
You're not sleeping yet?
You sure like cartoon pajamas.
There's a mouse in your room.
There's no mouse.
I just couldn't sleep.
If you can't sleep, then read. There are books on the shelf.
- We're going. - Good night.
Fei Fei.
Does anybody bully you at the Institute?
No.
How is Mr. Cheng?
He's quite nice.
He's strict and has principles.
He has a sharp tongue but a soft heart.
How old is he?
Almost 30.
Has he ever bullied you?
It's normal to be scolded by your supervisor.
But he scolds me less now.
Probably because I have improved.
Does he have a girlfriend?
Mom!
What are you asking these questions for?
Tell me the truth.
Are you and Mr. Cheng more than just friends?
We're really not!
Then why would you know he tosses and turns in his sleep
and he knows you like to wear cartoon pajamas?
I... Mom, I... We're not like that.
Do you know there are so many people who like him that
they can line up from the Institute, to the hospital, and then to our house?
It's really impossible between me and him.
Why would it be impossible?
My daughter has the looks and is talented and capable.
It's just that I've held you back.
What are you talking about?
What's the matter with you?
You're afraid I'm being bullied
then you're afraid I'll stay at home and nobody will want me.
Mothers fear their daughters will stay at home when they are grown up
and can't find a partner.
But when she has found a partner, they worry she is taken advantage of.
You're not young anymore. You should be dating.
I think Mr. Cheng is interested in you.
Mom, I think you are quite interesting.
Talking about this in the middle of the night! That's so interesting!
I... I'm afraid the room has mosquitoes.
I'll get him some mosquito repellent.
Okay, okay, go.
You don't want to hear it, then I won't say any more.
My daughter's grown up and wants to live her own life.
Come in.
Mr. Cheng.
What kind of books are these? They're so old.
"How Things Work"?
"Andersen's Fairy Tales"?
It suits you.
What's this? "French Landscape Paintings"?
Don't touch my treasure.
This book is your treasure?
Look. I'll show you.
Look.
Do you know what this is?
This is the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Do you know?
I know.
Do you know why the Institute would have an outstanding top student like Qiao Fei?
Do you know why?
It's because of this book.
In the past, my mom was in charge of logistics and cleanup for a company.
This was a book someone didn't want.
She thought it was nice and took it home for me.
When I was young, our family was poor and didn't have any other toys.
This is my only treasure.
From that time on, I started liking France, the French language
and everything related to France.
So that's how it was?
I thought you only studied French because you liked Louis Vuitton.
I can't talk anymore.
I have to hurry and help Jia Yi buy stuff.
- Wait up. You're leaving me alone? - Go to sleep soon.
Do you have any good bedtime reading material?
How is the weather today?
What are you making? It smells delicious.
If you're hungry, have one first.
There's soymilk in the thermos.
It's all right. I'll wait for everybody.
Remember to buy lightbulbs today.
It's fine. My mom won't use them anyway.
Mr. Cheng, take a look.
You really translated it?
Or should I have fake translated it?
Go and eat first. After you're done, you can go back to work.
Fei Fei, I'm going out to buy groceries.
Don't go! I'll do it.
It's fine. It's just a short walk.
I'll go with her.
Don't you have to hurry back?
My phone says there's fog on the freeway.
Auntie!
Here, give that to me.
I'll go with you.
Okay, let's go.
Wang Ping!
Who is he?
Is he your daughter's boyfriend?
No, he is my daughter's colleague.
Colleague? He's buying groceries with you so early in the morning?
You bought so much dishwashing liquid!
That's enough for half a year!
He's quite tall and handsome. A fine-looking man.
He even knows how to buy things.
We have been neighbors for several decades.
They just love to join in the fun. Please don't take offense.
No, not at all. How are you, Aunties?
Young man, we watched Qiao Fei grow up.
If you pick Qiao Fei, then you've found yourself a winner!
Let's go.
You are Fei Fei's supervisor.
If she does anything wrong, then scold her.
She's strong. I didn't have to watch over her even when she was young.
She is indeed quite strong.
I fell sick when she entered elementary school.
She has suffered a lot with me.
When I was in the hospital
she would often skip class to spend time with me at the hospital.
She was afraid I would be gone while she wasn't looking.
She was this small and not even taller than the stove.
She would go to the library and borrow picture books to tell me stories.
She told me
"Mom, listen to more stories. Then your brain will get better."
I've heard her talk about that.
At the time, I even yelled at her. She didn't cry though.
She even smiled and told me, "Mom, don't cry."
"When I grow up, I'll take you to the places in these paintings."
Her father passed away early on.
She hasn't lived a happy or comfortable life with me.
Yet she wants me to have a happy and comfortable life.
She is such a sensible child.
Mom!
What are you blabbing about to him?
What family doesn't have troubles? Why do you keep talking about ours?
I'm going to the hospital now.
The food is ready. Go ahead and eat.
I'll be back later.
Walk slowly.
I got it. I'm going now.
Let's go inside.
I think I ate too much.
How so? That's not a lot.
It's good to eat more.
- Eat more. - No, no.
Auntie, allow me.
I'll wash the dishes.
I'll also try out the dishwashing liquid.
Stop cleaning. Come take a break.
Auntie, it's fine. I'm done already.
Hello, Li Lei?
Is there anything new with the Institute?
Come back quickly. Mr. Tian is going crazy.
You want more time off?
All right, I'll try telling Mr. Tian, but I don't know if he'll approve.
Is that Cheng Jia Yang?
Give it here. I'll talk to him.
He hung up.
He'll be considered skipping work these two days.
I didn't approve his leave.
Mr. Tian, he's asking for time off on Qiao Fei's behalf.
Qiao Fei's mother wouldn't have surgery.
He says when the surgery is over, they'll return to explain the arrest.
Is he Qiao Fei's spokesperson or agent?
- Whom are you looking for? - It looks like he isn't here.
Cheng Jia Yang is on a business trip.
Isn't that the person who caused a ruckus last time?
Really?
This solves one of my problems.
Does this hurt?
A little bit.
We can do the surgery tomorrow.
We can do local anesthesia for it
but considering her age
I would suggest general anesthesia is a better choice.
Thank you.
Rest well.
I can finally have the surgery.
I've been in the cast for a week. It's stiff and itchy.
After the surgery, you'll still have to rest. This is a major surgery.
You need to recuperate.
After I finish reporting in, I'll come back for you.
No, you're not allowed to come back.
I've discussed it with your aunt.
She and your other aunt will take turns taking care of me.
Your managers value you so much. You have to do your job well.
Listen to Mr. Cheng, okay?
I know.
How did you get in?
I hired Cheng Jia Yang's housekeeper.
If she can come in, I can too.
I think I know why you're here.
Jia Ming.
Do you know Qiao Fei is back in Shanghai?
Have you already seen her?
Don't worry about my business, okay?
How can I not?
Jia Ming.
Qiao Fei does not have good intentions.
Her past is too complicated.
I don't care whether you want to get back together or take revenge.
In any case, I only have one opinion.
You cannot have anything to do with her.
The older you get, the more long-winded you are.
You should be saying this to Cheng Jia Yang.
At least I am a well-matched opponent for her.
Cheng Jia Yang is no match for her.
What does this have to do with Jia Yang?
You don't know?
Qiao Fei got into the Institute.
She is now Cheng Jia Yang's intern.
- Jin Bao. - Yes?
It's me. Put down what you're doing and check something for me immediately.
Did Qiao Fei get into the Institute and is working under Jia Yang?
Okay. What?
Why are you so surprised?
No, I...
I'm more shocked than you.
Okay, hurry and check. Get back to me.
Okay, I got it.
Check? Go ahead.
Have Uncle Jin Bao check thoroughly.
Then have him give her money and break them up!
Jia Ming, speaking of money, you should really thank me.
It's because I gave her the money that you could see her true colors.
You child.
Jia Ming, you look so big and strong, but you are too kind-hearted and naive.
I won't see you out.
Is it really okay for you not to go back?
It's fine.
I already reported to Mr. Tian.
He's letting me keep you company until the surgery is over.
Doctor!
Mom!
- How was the surgery? - It went well for the most part.
We will do further observation after the patient wakes up.
Mom.
The anesthesia hasn't worn off yet.
Don't worry. Everything will be fine.
Take her to the observation ward.
Qiao Chu, I've inquired at the Institute.
Qiao Fei's scores weren't high, but she still became an intern.
I don't know what happened, but she was assigned to Jia Yang!
Then tell me, with her abilities
would she be able to become a full-time employee?
Her name is on the official announcement.
What is Jia Yang doing?
Even someone like her can sneak in and become an intern
and even pass the employee exam in the end?
Qiao Chu, don't be mad.
Let me tell you.
Even if she becomes a full-time employee, she might not be able to stay.
Her status is still pending.
Moreover, someone might report to higher-ups
about a women with bad intentions like her.
The Institute!
What kind of place is the Institute?
Can someone like her make a mess of it?
Well...
Qiao Chu, I have to tell you something. Don't be mad about it though.
Do you think I'm not mad enough already?
Just say it.
Jia Ming seems to know Qiao Fei is back.
Have you been to the new place he moved into?
I have.
I found this out when I was investigating Qiao Fei.
The address of Jia Ming's new place
is in the same building where Qiao Fei lives.
I'm worried Jia Ming knew she lives there
and deliberately moved there to be closer to her.
What can I do?
Jia Ming is all grown up. He's ready to spread his wings.
He won't listen to me. What can I do?
Tell him to move out of there.
You watched Jia Ming grow up. Would he listen to me?
What I'm worried about now is
why this girl is back and chose to be in Shanghai!
I think she returned to go for Jia Ming.
She joined the Institute to get close to Jia Yang.
She must know Jia Yang is Jia Ming's brother.
No, no.
I'm not worried about Jia Yang.
He is a good judge of character.
Unlike Jia Ming, who has always gone against my wishes.
The key issue now is
we cannot let Qiao Fei get close to Jia Ming again.
Why don't we ask Si Yuan to warn Jia Yang
that Qiao Fei has bad intentions?
Didn't I already tell you?
We don't have to worry about Jia Yang! We need to worry about Jia Ming!
The problem is we can't let Jia Yang know
that Qiao Fei and his brother were once together.
Remember this. Don't let Jia Yang know about this.
Then... we're letting Qiao Fei stay in Shanghai and the Institute?
It's a good thing everybody involved is here.
I will invite them all here and clear up this matter.
How can you save on this kind of thing?
Caretakers have to be hired.
Do you know how to use a catheter?
I feel so useless.
Go for a walk with me.
Sure.
You should go back tomorrow.
I'll leave after her condition becomes more stable.
You don't need to worry about that.
You need to rest now. You're too worn out.
I'm afraid if I rest, I won't want to rush forward again.
I'll be with you.
You don't need to.
I was too naive before.
I thought I could solve all the problems.
I didn't think that my rate of growth
can't keep up with my mother's rate of aging.
These are the laws of nature.
You have done a very good job already.
When you told me I passed the employee exam...
I actually wasn't very happy.
Instead, I suddenly felt empty.
The goal I have been fighting for this whole time is gone.
I have completed my mission.
It didn't sit well with me before when you said I took the test just to take it.
But now, I can accept it.
I don't have dreams. I just want to stay in the same spot.
You haven't even truly started working yet.
How do you know you don't have dreams?
Come back with me. I'll lead you forward.
When we return, I will apply to postpone my dispatch.
This makes me feel even worse.
I thought too highly of myself before.
I made you into my goal.
I also wanted to be a diplomat
apply for foreign dispatch, work hard like you
and have lots of experience.
That goal really suits you.
You are gifted at translation. You cannot waste your talent.
Do you really think I am talented?
But in my current situation
even if I am selected for foreign assignment
can I leave without worry?
If I don't turn on my phone for two days
I won't know what will have happened to my mother.
I always thought before, as long as I work hard
I can do everything well and solve everything.
Now that I think of it, I was gravely mistaken.
These are all external issues.
They can all be taken care of in some way.
Auntie's health will get better and better.
Don't be so extreme
thinking you can't solve any problems when you are feeling pessimistic
and when you are feeling optimistic, think you're an excellent interpreter.
Remember, you are not fighting alone now.
I am your mentor.
I will overcome these difficulties together with you.
There aren't just external difficulties.
There are also internal difficulties.
What internal difficulties?
I can't enter the interpreter booth.
You can't enter the interpreter booth?
What kind of joke is that?
I'm not joking.
Do you remember I asked you last time?
I said I have a friend who can't enter the interpreter booth.
They will feel nauseous and dizzy inside.
The person I was talking about is actually me.
So you realized you had this problem long ago?
I found out when I entered the booth for the first time in freshman year.
You knew freshman year?
And you haven't thought of a way to fix it?
I couldn't fix it. What could I do?
If you couldn't fix it, then change your profession.
Why did you have to be in this profession? Why be an interpreter?
Because I was holding out hope.
Wasn't the Institute's previous class
divided into simultaneous and consecutive interpreting?
How would I have known you'd suggest to them I do simultaneous interpreting?
You're even blaming me?
This is basic common sense.
Even if the previous class focused on consecutive interpretation
they can all handle simple simultaneous interpreting.
There's nobody who can't enter the interpreter booth.
I can't!
So that's why I said before I might not be able to stay at the Institute.
So you decided to give up?
It looks like you are just as I thought. You are a good-for-nothing.
What can I do?
You think I want to be like this?
Wipe away your tears.
You're really ugly when you cry.
Don't call him. He's on assignment. He'll call you when he has time.
The number you have dialed cannot be reached at the moment.
You aren't concerned about your two sons at all.
They are adults now. They've graduated from college.
They have their own careers.
What do you want me to be concerned about?
Do you remember the girlfriend Jia Ming had eight years ago?
When he was about to go to Switzerland to study abroad, I wanted to meet her.
But the girl said her mother was ill.
I gave her 100,000 yuan at the time. Then she ran off.
I haven't heard from her since.
He goes through girlfriends so quickly. How can I remember?
Jia Ming has had a lot of girlfriends, but I remembered this one.
He's never cared about any of them, including Xiao Hua.
She was the only exception. He treated her differently.
When he left, he even told me to keep an eye on her.
I talked to him to get a sense of what he was thinking.
He was very serious and even showed me a picture.
When I took a look, I really did quite like her.
Get to the point.
What point?
Why are you being so official? We're at home.
I'm talking to you about our sons.
All right, carry on.
Later on, I had Jin Bao pick her up.
I wanted to meet her and treat her to dinner.
Once, twice, she wouldn't come.
The third time I invited her
Jin Bao came back and told me the girl needed money.
The reason is her mother is sick and has a strange illness.
I heard that and gave her 100,000 yuan for my son's sake.
Right?
Moreover, Jia Ming changed his major for this girl.
Then that means
this person took the money and ran off
and you hadn't met her yet?
I have seen her once.
I understand.
You withdrew your money. But you don't know where it ended up.
I do know. I gave it to Jin Bao. I had Jin Bao give it to the girl.
Qiao Chu.
Do you know about... Xiao Quan's gambling debts back then?
Was there such a thing?
At the time, Jin Bao promised he could control Xiao Quan.
If he gambles again, he will chop off his hands.
I didn't tell you. I gave him 20,000 yuan.
What do you mean by that?
There's no evidence. I can't determine anything either.
But I know Jin Bao's son has walked astray before.
Of course he's fine now.
What I mean is
it's not appropriate to condemn a lady like that without evidence.
All right, all right. I won't go on about the money anymore.
But do you know where she is now?
She is working under Jia Yang as his intern.
But she has a criminal record
so the Institute is conducting an investigation.
She was with Jia Ming before, and now she's with Jia Yang.
I really don't think she's innocent.
If she has a criminal record, she won't get to stay.
Okay, stop worrying.
I will pay more attention to our two sons.
You're up?
How come I fell asleep?
You kept crying last night until you fell asleep.
I saw you sleeping so soundly I didn't want to wake you.
Why didn't you wake me?
I'm sorry.
Why are you being so polite?
- Doctor. - Doctor.
How is she?
She is in good condition.
If she weren't old and had brain surgery before
we wouldn't have considered general anesthesia.
You two have been here all night. You must be tired.
Go have breakfast.
Thank you.
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