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[Les Interprètes]
[Episode 24]
Sit down.
Don't be afraid.
Even if the room is full of people
just concentrate on your interpreting.
You must tell yourself
that there are just as many people as when you do consecutive interpreting.
The only difference is you're in an interpretation booth.
It's no big deal at all.
I'm about to play a recording.
You can listen to it once, then we'll do consecutive interpreting first.
Then you can do it with your eyes closed.
The European Union's emblem
is a unity of its flag, song, motto
as well as its remembrance day on May 9th.
The European Union's emblem
is a unity of its flag, song, motto
as well as its remembrance day on May 9th.
Well done.
Now let's try doing it with your eyes open.
Okay.
Let's take one step at a time.
Ever since the Euro became the official currency
it also became the most important symbol for the European Union.
The Euro has united all the people in Europe
through its role as a common transaction tool.
The third important emblem is the European Parliament
which acts as a testimony for unity and democracy.
As of 1979
parliament members were selected via public votes.
The voting system was a key milestone in the establishment of the European Union
and the politically rigid European Union soon became everybody's European Union.
Ever since the Euro became the official currency
it also became the most important symbol for the European Union.
The Euro has united all the people in Europe
through its role as a common transaction tool.
The third important emblem is the European Parliament
which acts as a testimony for unity and democracy.
As of 1979
parliament members were selected via public votes.
The voting system was a key milestone in the establishment of the European Union
and the politically rigid European Union soon became everybody's European Union.
That was superb.
Now... let's try simultaneous interpreting.
Relax.
Open your eyes.
You'll do just fine.
The European Union emblem
consists of its flag, song, motto...
The European Union emblem...
No.
I can't do it.
Just the sight of the room makes me nervous.
It's definitely not a physical reaction but a psychological one.
But you were doing fine just now.
Can you tell me how you feel?
Jia Yang, I feel really flustered.
I hate this glass window, can we please get out?
No, we can't give up that easily.
Tell me why you're scared of this window.
What is it about it that's making you so uncomfortable?
- I really don't know why. - No, you must tell me.
- I really don't know. - Tell me how you feel.
How do you feel right now?
I just feel really flustered.
When I look at those rows of seats in front of me
I feel as if the room's full of people.
So what if there are people?
There are also lots of people around when we do consecutive interpreting.
Seeing all those people sitting there
makes me feel as if they're all in danger.
- Just like my mom was. - Your mom?
Jia Yang, I need to go outside.
- Okay, let's go. - Take me outside.
Have some water.
Tell me.
Why does the interpretation booth remind you of your mom?
I'm not sure either.
I was only speaking my thoughts just now.
Think about it.
Perhaps this is the cause of your phobia.
Why would you think of your mom when you're inside the interpretation booth?
Have you ever been inside an interpretation booth with her?
- Never. - Then why?
There's nothing inside that booth.
All you can see when sitting inside are rows of seats in front of you.
Why would it remind you of your mom?
Did anything come to mind?
Jia Yang, I think...
I think I know why I'm so scared of the interpretation booth.
I only told you that my mom was sick.
But I never told you the details, right?
During my freshman year in university
my mom began to burp a lot.
We thought she only had some digestive problems at first.
But one day she suddenly passed out.
So we took her to the hospital
and the doctor told us she had cerebral cavernous hemangioma.
Cerebral cavernous hemangioma?
Isn't that my brother's specialty?
That's right.
I only found out that Jia Ming has changed to this specialty.
The doctor said since the tumor is at the brainstem
it's pressing on the central nervous system.
If intracerebral hemorrhage occurs then she must have an operation.
But even if she has an operation
the success rate is only 50 percent.
Even if the operation's successful
it's still very likely that she'll have a relapse.
So at that time...
I felt as if I've lost all hope in life.
I felt as if
I'm constantly depressed.
That's why I went to see a psychiatrist
and that's how I met Jia Ming.
I didn't know you've been through so much.
It's okay, that's all the in past.
From now on
I'll always be here to share your problems with you.
Ever since my mom fell sick...
I got especially scared of the hospital.
Because up until today I can still remember
that she had to stay under observation in the ICU for 48 hours after her operation.
All I could do was stand outside
and watch my mom with a piece of glass window between us.
She just lied there and didn't move at all.
She also had all her hair shaved off because of the operation.
As much as I'd wanted to touch her and hug her
I just couldn't do it because we had a window between us.
I felt so scared.
I really felt as if my heart was totally empty.
I get it.
That's the cause of your phobia.
When I entered the interpretation booth for the first time at university
I felt so scared that I couldn't translate anything at all.
That's why I kept running away from it.
Thank you for forcing me to stay in the booth just now.
Otherwise I probably still wouldn't know why I have such a phobia.
Now that we've identified your problem
let's try to solve it.
What if we can't solve it?
- What if I really can't sit inside-- - Look at you, here you go again.
Yesterday I was still worried that perhaps you're born with this phobia
but we've already found its cause today.
As long as you're not born with it then I'm sure we can overcome it.
Take translation for example.
Some people translate very fast but have a low accuracy rate
while others are much slower but have a higher accuracy rate.
Everyone has weaknesses.
But if you're willing to improve your weakness
then you'll definitely improve your overall performance.
Then what's your weakness?
You.
Listen, Mr. Tian reckons you can become a brilliant interpreter.
I'm scared that I'd let you down.
As long as you don't give up then you'll definitely have hope.
That's great, at least I didn't stay up all night for nothing.
We've made great progress today.
- Come on, let's have breakfast. - You're so silly.
I can't believe you actually waited all night for me.
There's still another hour until Gabe's event.
Why don't you go home and take a shower first?
Okay, let's go.
Let's have breakfast.
My back hurts from sleeping on the chair.
- I'll give you a massage. - Hey.
Be gentle.
Sicko, I've cooked you congee, it's in the kitchen.
Sicko, remember to take your medicine.
Don't call me unless absolutely necessary.
You can admire me but don't fall in love with me.
Hello.
I need a housekeeper who can cook.
Your congee will be ready soon, sir.
Thanks.
Finally, we'd like to welcome the prince and princess consort's visit.
We sincerely thank you for your passion and generosity.
We'd like to welcome the prince and princess's visit
and thank you once again for your passion and generosity.
Your interpreter is very quick in his reaction.
He probably forgot to change his speech because he's a little nervous today.
I'm a great fan of calligraphy
and love Chinese culture.
I'm a great fan of calligraphy
and love Chinese culture.
My friend, Wang Mei Fang, who's also a calligrapher
he loves Gabe very much.
He's written some words as a gift for you.
My calligrapher friend, Wang Mei Fang, loves Gabe very much.
She's written some words as a gift for you.
It's beautiful.
The status of women in Gabe is also continually on the rise.
So we're also seeing a lot more female artists now.
I'm also doing my best to strengthen the status of women in Gabe.
Perhaps I can invite Wang Mei Fang to Gabe one day.
[Lasting friendship to a friend from afar.]
It's beautiful.
The status of women in Gabe is also continually on the rise.
So we're also seeing a lot more female artists now.
The prince is also doing his best to strengthen the status of women in Gabe.
Wang Mei Fang has a high respect for women.
So he also has a lot of female students.
Wang Mei Fang has a lot of female students
because he has a high respect for women.
I think my brother's trying to use your female calligrapher as an introduction
to his speech on improving the status of women in Africa.
Since we didn't receive his speech before
do you think we can hold this speech until the banquet tonight?
As you know, the prince has always been like this.
There's been a misunderstanding, Wang Mei Fang is actually a man.
- Please explain to the prince. - Okay.
We've made a mistake, Wang Mei Fang is actually a man.
- I'm sorry. - Okay.
Here it is, how much time have we got?
We have three hours until the banquet.
Start on it now, I'll proofread it later.
Okay.
Thank you, Qiao Fei.
If the prince had started talking about the status of women
because of my mistake
then I would have been dead meat.
I already told you that the Gabe prince can get quite random at times.
Also, Wang Mei Fang actually does sound like a female name.
When I was looking through my information
I noticed that the head of the museum mentioned Mrs. Wang.
I got a little curious so I did a bit of research
and found out that he was a man.
I actually doubted you before.
You didn't really have to help me at all.
I made an even worse mistake with him before.
We wouldn't want to embarrass the French department, right?
You're very welcome.
Is this the stop for Bus 218?
- Where's your car? - It's at the office.
- Then how would you get to work? - I can take the bus.
People wouldn't gossip about us if we happen to catch the same bus, right?
You don't have to do this.
You did really well today.
Are you hungry?
I asked them to save us two dinner boxes but you didn't eat yours.
Let's eat at my place, I have frozen noodles at home.
No frozen noodles after a day of hard work.
- Come to my place, I can cook. - That's too much trouble.
I also have sushi in my fridge.
- That's also frozen. - No, I made them.
- You can make sushi? - Of course.
- I can make a lot of things. - What else?
What do you feel like?
Cantonese food? Guangdong food? Oops, they're the same.
- Szechuan food? Japanese? - Yeah, right.
Auntie, please buy a sushi and tempura takeout for two before you finish work.
I'll be home in half an hour, just leave the food on the table.
Thanks.
Just wait on the sofa, it won't take long.
- I'll help you. - It's okay, just wait over there.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Hungry? A simple and healthy dinner.
Cheval Blanc.
You know it? Do you like it?
I can spend a whole afternoon talking about its uniqueness and history.
But I think I've only drank it once before.
Why just once?
Because the majority of people prefer Lafite.
- Great taste. - You think so?
So how does a theorist like you actually become a wine taster?
I treat my red wine like words.
I'd memorize it after I drink it once
and then I'd read about it.
So even if I haven't drank it at least I'd appear to know a lot about it.
- Give me an example. - An example?
The year 2010 was a great vintage year. How's that?
- Is that very impressive? - Yes.
Just in time.
They said tempura doesn't taste as good after it gets cold.
So I thought I'd bring back the sushi first.
Enjoy, I'm going.
I guess you can also make sushi even though you're not a theorist.
Auntie, please wait.
How much does my mom pay you a month?
3.500 yuan.
Here's 4,000 yuan, it's your pay for this month.
I've given you an extra 500 yuan for taking care of my brother.
It's just part of my job.
Your mom's employed me to cook three meals a day.
It doesn't matter where I go.
You don't have to come here again tomorrow.
Just take care of my brother until his hand recovers.
- I'll pay for your salary. - So you'll be paying me instead, right?
That's right, after my brother's hand gets better
you won't have to come back either.
Because I won't be needing a housekeeper anymore.
Why? I'll talk to President Zhang.
- I'm sure she won't agree. - She's already agreed.
- Is it because you don't like my food? - Not at all.
It's not your problem, it's me.
Some circumstances have changed and I'm going to be relocated overseas.
- Relocated? - Yes.
Let's eat.
Actually you didn't have to close the door just now.
The soundproofing's quite poor here.
I'll take care of myself.
I know you will.
Otherwise you wouldn't have survived in Switzerland alone.
So when are you leaving?
- Leaving? - Your relocation.
I only said that so that Auntie wouldn't feel so bad.
I'm not going anywhere.
Did you have a fight with your parents because of me?
What makes you say that?
Is that what my brother told you?
Actually after thinking about it
since I was your intern
if you're too nice to me then people would think you're biased.
But if you're too harsh on me then they'd say you're being pretentious.
So as long as I'm with you...
our relationship will be a huge burden for your career.
People will never stop gossiping about us.
I don't care and I'm not scared at all.
Why should I change my life in order to please others?
I only listen to my own heart.
Time for some serious business.
In regards to your phobia of the interpretation booth
I've asked my psychiatrist friends about it.
They also reckon all you need is some positive guidance.
You should confront the problem.
So you should practice more in the interpretation booth.
No, why did you suddenly bring this up during dinner?
Listen, it's a problem that we must solve.
If you're scared of the interpretation booth
then I'll help you overcome your phobia.
So starting tomorrow
we must go inside the booth once a day.
The more often you go inside the less awkward you'd feel.
Then you wouldn't be so stressed over it.
At least the interpretation booth won't give you such a huge reaction again.
Stop saying no, cheers.
I hope you can overcome your phobia soon.
No, I'm not drinking to that.
Qiao Fei, it's Dr. Zhang.
You said I can contact you directly if I need to, right?
- Dr. Zhang, is my mom's hand-- - No.
Your mom passed out when she came for her regular checkup today.
But she regained consciousness later.
So I took her to a neurosurgeon for a test.
Her cerebral cavernous hemangioma has come back.
I remember you said
that you'd wanted to take your mom to Shanghai for her operation.
That's right, but you said we had to wait for the right time.
Since the tumor is at her brainstem
the risk is very high.
Yes, that's also what the neurosurgeon, Dr. Li, said.
Don't worry, the CT scan results are still looking okay at the moment.
The boundaries are still very clear.
But he's also asked me to tell you
the reason why your mom had passed out
was because there's slight bleeding around her brainstem area.
It means that changes are taking place so we must keep an eye on it.
If it begins to pull on the surrounding blood vessels
then we must perform the operation immediately.
Okay, I'll come back as soon as I can.
Don't panic.
I'd recommend you to get in touch with your hospital in Shanghai
and discuss your plan before you bring her over there.
The reason for my call was so that you can be prepared for it.
The operation will be inevitable.
As her family, you should understand her condition.
But you shouldn't worry too much or interfere with the patient's emotions.
As you know, to your mother you mean the world to her.
I understand, thank you, Dr. Zhang.
Okay.
Is something wrong with Auntie?
You're lying.
You said the soundproofing's really poor here.
What happened?
Nothing.
I don't want to cause you trouble.
At least I can get in touch with Dr. Morey
and help find a good doctor for you.
You know what?
My mom's illness
can't be cured by simply finding a good doctor
or having saved up enough money to pay for her operation.
Considering her age
as well as her condition
before we perform an invasive operation on her
we must be absolutely sure about its success rate.
Everyone's been telling me...
that the operation will either succeed
or it'll put an end to her suffering.
Don't worry, as for the financial
as well as emotional stress that comes with it
I'll be able to cope it with myself.
I won't become your burden.
Come on, get up.
By saying that you won't become my burden
does it mean our relationship's still not close enough for you to be my burden?
I don't ever want to hear you say that again.
Your problems are my problems.
I'd be delighted to have you as my burden.
Don't be afraid.
I'll always be here.
We'll get through this together.
[Gao Jia Ming]
Don't panic, Qiao Fei.
Can they send your mom's CT scan results to Shanghai tomorrow?
Come and see me at the hospital tomorrow.
Okay.
Jia Yang, what are you looking for?
Mr. Tian, do you recall a Dr. Morey
from the Swiss Ministry of Health's visit last time?
Are you looking for him?
Perhaps you can ask the concierge.
I took down his assistant's number but the number's been suspended.
I also asked the other accompanying doctors
and they said he's gone to Africa.
Then it'll be very difficult.
Perhaps you can try the hospital that he works at
when you go to Switzerland at the end of this month.
- End of this month? Switzerland? - That's right.
It's just been decided, you'll be leaving in 15 days' time.
- That quick? - Quick?
You've already waited for years.
It's okay if you want to take some time off
and take care of things at home before you leave.
- Mr. Cheng. - Mr. Cheng.
Mr. Tian.
Can you pick someone else to go to Switzerland?
Why? It's a great opportunity.
Something's come up at home.
What can be more important than your career?
Overseas assignments are rare opportunities.
They don't come knocking on your door all the time.
I know opportunities are very important.
But I don't think I'm ready for it yet.
Also, something's come up in my family so I don't want to be too far away.
What happened?
Someone who's very important to me is sick.
- Is it your mom? - No, it's not.
So do your father and mother know about your decision?
I can make my own decisions.
Don't rush to a decision.
Think about it some more for me.
What are you reading?
African Monarchies?
There aren't any tasks lined up this afternoon so let's do some training.
Let's go.
Hey, Tian.
I'm good.
My husband's doing great, too.
What do you mean if our family's well?
Would you rather hear that we're all sick?
What?
Jia Yang didn't take on his overseas assignment?
I guess I know why.
No, it's got nothing to do with our family.
Okay, you take care.
Come in.
President Zhang.
Why are you here? Did I forget to pay you?
No, I've come to return my pay.
Jia Yang's already paid me so you've paid too much.
- What did he say to you? - He said he'll pay me from now on.
But he asked me to look after Jia Ming instead.
He said he'd find me a new job after Jia Ming's hand recovers.
New job?
I thought Jia Yang's going to go overseas.
I don't know.
I guess he's a little embarrassed about having a girlfriend.
He brought quite a pretty girl home yesterday.
Is it the girl who lives next door to Jia Ming?
I'm not sure who lives next door to Jia Ming.
So how's Jia Ming's hand?
Even though he practices his grip every day
but he still can't even hold an orange.
I feel really bad for him.
He's such a stubborn child.
He's not the only surgeon in the hospital.
Why is he being so hard on himself?
- Director. - I thought you're on a break.
- I got too bored at home. - Look at you.
I know you'd rather be performing operations instead of sitting at home.
Have a seat.
That's exactly why I've come to see you today.
My hand's not recovering very well.
But I thought your operation was very successful.
Perhaps I was so focused on the operation that I didn't feel it at all.
- But it's really bad now. - I see.
- I'll get an expert to take a look-- - Director.
Since it hasn't been that long, I'd like to give it some time first.
Also, I'm still not planning to tell anyone about it.
Okay, I understand.
Director.
I'd like to ask you for a favor.
One of my relatives is diagnosed with cerebral cavernous hemangioma.
She's been waiting for the best time to have an operation.
If possible
I'd like to ask you to perform the operation along with Dr. Morey.
I was going to take her to Switzerland to have the operation.
But such a long flight might affect her cerebral pressure.
That's a very reasonable consideration.
I'd recommend her to have the operation in China.
Nowadays our country's medical and clinical standards
are considered at the top of the global ranking.
As for the operation
as you know
it's been quite a while since I last performed an invasive operation.
Cooperation is very important when it comes to this kind of operation.
If your hand hadn't been injured
you'll definitely be the most suitable doctor
to perform this operation.
Apart from you
the person who's the most experienced in this area
would be Dr. Zhao Jin Liang.
Perhaps you can talk to him about it.
Director, I'll think about it.
You missed a line.
- Yeah, I did. - You're not usually that careless.
Something doesn't seem right today.
It's always like this in here.
I need to go to the restroom.
Are you looking for me?
Have they decided on your departure date?
What's wrong?
I'll be fine so don't worry about me.
I'll come and visit you if I have time.
You want to come and visit me?
That's nice.
So did you chase after me just to tell me this?
- I was worried about you. - Worried about me?
- Wait for me after work. - I need to meet someone.
Who?
Does it have anything to do with Auntie's illness?
Then who is it?
Someone who's even more important than me?
It's Wu Jia Yi, who else could it be?
We arranged this a long time ago.
Where? I'll come pick you up.
We're not sure yet, I'll come and see you when we're done.
Sure, then I'll wait for you at home.
You better go back.
Hurry.
This is the spot that's bleeding.
There's an obvious shadow there.
If Auntie passes out again
then things aren't looking too good.
The needles that she's getting now should help ease her bleeding.
But an operation is the only way to keep it under control.
If the tumor gets oppressed
then it's very likely that the blood vessels will break.
So you shouldn't delay the operation.
Bring her to Shanghai and we'll observe her for a few days.
Once her bleeding clears up we'll be able to operate on her straight away.
- What's the success rate? - Qiao Fei, you should know that.
I can't promise you anything.
But you shouldn't be pessimistic either.
What about its fees?
You're becoming your old self again.
What do you mean?
The Qiao Fei who's stubborn, hostile
and never lets anyone get close to her.
I remember your mom was diagnosed with this illness when I first met you.
You were exactly like this and insisted on taking on all the pressure yourself.
You appeared so calm
and didn't let anyone take away your sense of pride.
Don't be like that, Qiao Fei.
You'll hurt those who care about you.
I don't want to talk about that right now.
How much will the operation cost?
At least 250,000 yuan.
The operation itself will cost around 70,000 yuan
which doesn't include fees for hiring experts from overseas.
Post-operation hyperbaric oxygen costs around 100,000 yuan.
Skull recovery will cost 80,000 yuan.
That's just the basic equipment.
250,000 yuan?
Don't worry, I can help you out with the money.
It's okay, I'll be able to figure something out.
Since Cheng Jia Yang's your boyfriend, I'm sure he'd be happy to help you.
- I'll call him right now. - No.
I get it.
You didn't tell him that you're coming here, did you?
Looks like this is yet another secret between us.
If I use this to threaten you
would you consider being my girlfriend?
Stop kidding, you're not that kind of a person.
Then what kind of a person am I?
Someone who doesn't want to see you upset?
Where's Cheng Jia Yang?
Why isn't he helping you? He's your boyfriend.
He shouldn't let you go through this alone.
Jia Yang's about to take on an assignment in Switzerland.
I don't want to disturb him.
Disturb him? Is it your idea or is it his?
That's none of your business.
Please keep an eye on the surgeon who'll be performing my mom's operation.
- I'll come up with the money. - Qiao Fei.
You should know that as long as you ask me
I'll be willing to do anything to help you.
Jia Ming, you should know me by now.
Even though Jia Yang's my boyfriend
but I still don't want to cause any trouble for him.
Look at you.
Some people might think you're overly considerate.
But others might think you're being too harsh on yourself.
- You know what I think? - Whatever.
I think you're both.
On the one hand, you're too kind and always put others before yourself.
But on the other hand, you're also too stubborn and inflexible.
Don't worry.
Even if you can't depend on Cheng Jia Yang
I'll always be there for you.
Just let me know if you need help.
There is something that I need your help with.
Sure.
Please don't tell Jia Yang about my mom's medical fees.
Please keep it a secret for me.
Sure, but you must let me pay for the operation.
No way, I'll definitely figure out something myself.
You've always been like this.
Remember how you almost got depression before, Qiao Fei?
Too much pride is a reflection of inferiority.
Perhaps you've been lying to yourself all this time.
You know perfectly clear that you and Cheng Jia Yang are from different worlds.
So just like the flowers in a greenhouse
your relationship will get damaged by the slightest wind and rain.
That's why you're afraid to put it through any tests.
That's all for today, I'm going.
Stop lying to yourself.
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