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The First Half of My Life
Episode 22
In my expectations of life, B&T will only exceed my standards
never lower them.
Won't you think of us when you are alone in Hong Kong?
It's Hong Kong...not the moon!
But we will think of you
me..He Han..will definitely think of you.
Isn't it, He Han?
For Tang Jing, this rotation is
the best way to get out of a career rut.
When she returns, she will achieve a successful promotion
eliminate unnecessary waiting.
Of course, success at work is like this, but
personal relationships are different.
I'm sure He Han regrets your leaving.
I don't have any problems. I totally respect her decision.
Whatever happens, I'm only a single person.
No matter how far, I will still be living on my own for a year.
Hong Kong is not a problem at all.
Next month, I will be going to Hong Kong.
Zijun, why don't you come along with me and visit Tang Jing?
It's best for her not to come.
Previously on her visits to Hong Kong,she would visit all the designer brand shops there.
All she would do is shop and wouldn't stop to eat or drink.
If she goes again, I'm afraid it'll make her think of the past.
Waiter, please add some water.
Let's not talk about our matters. Today is Old Jin's birthday
this is our lead actor.
Old Jin, let's open the birthday cakethat Tang Jing brought.
- Let's add some candles and make a wish.- Ok.
- Let's not make a wish<.br>- Of course, we must.
Let's just cut the cake and you all can continue with your discussion.
Hong Kong and all the other things are important.
I'll divide this among all.
Mister He.
Today, as it's my birthday.
This money...
As I'm free to celebrate your birthday, paying for the meal with everyone is my pleasure.
No..No.
That you can come makes me happy.
How can I let you pay as my guest? I know the cost isn't a big deal to you.
But you must definitely not pay for it.
How about this? The next time...
you can invite everyone over for a meal.
No..no..If you don't receive my money, I won't leave.
Are you looking down on me?
Come on...just take it..
Thanks..for coming over to celebrate my birthday.
Thanks.
Drive safely.
With these two, none of them are willing to say a good word
just like a competition where it doesn't matter. Take it or leave it attitude.
They are already adults
already halfway through life. Yet they are just so childish.
- Let's go.- Zijun.
So you also ride in this kind of luxury car when you go out.
Are you ok with sitting in my poor old car?
I've already told you many timesI have to take public transport.
Whether it's a brand new or old car,
isn't it just a car with four wheels
designed to take us to all sorts of places?
Nevertheless, all it does is take us from point A to point B.
What's the difference? I don't even care. Why should you mind?
Anyway, this was in my past. Who's comparing the past and present?
Even if you don't mind, your family and friends might.
They don't mind?
I can see that you seem to mind this more.
I know that you were very kind to help celebrate my birthday today.
I am really very happy.
I know you did it with good intentions.
But next time with these events
I will not going nor participating.
Let's go.
Look at Vivian. She's looking great today!
- That's right. - Wonder what she bought her clothes from?
Did you see her lipstick? It really suits her.
- I want to get one too. - Hi
Your complexion is looking great today.
Good mood today?
Rafael says I may have some small changes at work.
I'll see him at the meeting room shortly.
You don't even know what the changes are,and you're so happy?
What other changes?You are already leaving.
But someone must fill your place here.
Right. I'll also add my thanks
for giving me such an office with a lovely view!
Vivian. You look especially lovely today.
Hi Rafael.
- Vivian...looking lovely today.- Thanks.
Have a seat.
Let's wait a while.
Who else will be coming?
- Rafael - Hey...
Sit down.
Let's hear from Tang Jing.
When the company considered thatI would be alone and unfamiliar in Hong Kong
they are ready to send another person with me
to look after me. I couldn't think of anyone else.
You have lived the longest in Hong Kong,
In this entire company, only you will bethe most appropriate person to come along with me.
What are you saying?
Rafael..she wants me to go to Hong Kong,
but didn't you say to me earlier that you wanted to discuss changes at work?
Vivian...this is the change at work.
I did say to Rafael
out of the entire company, I will only feel at ease when you come with me to Hong Kong.
Get out of the car.
Why are you dragging me to Hong Kong with you?
Are you threatening me?
You would never take me to Hong Kong with you.
That would mean we'd be facing each other day and night.
You won't be able to stand it.
You'd be the first to be unable to tolerate it.
Are you taking revenge on me?
Of course...did you even need to ask?
You think that by swaying in front of me every time,
creating mountains out of molehills and finding things to irritate me with from time to time
that I don't know how to deal with you?
I haven't even left yet yet you threw a big party to celebrate
your successful move into my office.
Don't make it look so pathetic. Can you use your brain?
I'm not like you. Relying on flaunting your body and not using your brain to get to your present position.
If I didn't have any skills in my arsenal, I'd have died on this battlefield long ago.
I think you ran out of ideas,
so you could only bring me on.
It's a stupid move.
You're not as almighty as you think you are.
When we get to Hong Kong, you'll be on your own.
I'm not familiar with the environment and people in Hong Kong.
So there will be a lot of thingsI will have to "trouble" you to do.
If you don't do these well, then I'll be very angry.
After some time, I'll be reporting to the big boss
that you are not required, and you can return.
But by that time, a new colleague would have taken over your place
a situation you can't avoid but will be awkward.
Tang Jing!
You're a real piece of work!
Let go of me!
Why are you catching me?
- Who said? Who said I stole anything?- You thief.
What did I steal?
- He doesn't look like a good person.- Bring him to the police station.
Let go of me.
Why are you arresting me?
Excuse me. What's going on?
You've finally returned.Can you please explain the situation to them?
I was waiting for Ziqun, and they think I'm a thief.
You were waiting for someone?
You were behaving suspiciouslywandering here and there.
We were clearly monitoring you all this while.
He really is looking for someone. He's my brother-in-law.
Could you please release him?
He's your brother-in-law?
Why doesn't he just give you a call?
You were not at home. Just call.
I'm sorry.
Ping'er. You go up first to see Aunty.
What are you doing? How old are you now
I didn't know what to do. I didn't have your house number so I could only wait here.
How did you manage to wait here until they thought you were a thief?
Don't talk to me about this. I only want to see Ziqun.
- Auntie, Uncle has been arrested!- What?
Uncle was arrested downstairs!
Watch the house!
Be good, be good.
All right, everyone disperse!
It's all a misunderstanding. Go on now.
Thank you.
Thank you, sorry.
How come you're back? Didn't you already leave?
I've been here the whole time. If you and our son don't come back, I'm not going anywhere.
Come, let me take him.
You two talk nicely. Don't start arguing, you hear me?
Come on.
Ziqun, give me another chance.
I know I have a bad temper, but I'll change how you want me to.
Just as long as you don't mention a divorce again.
No matter what, I've never done anything to wrong you.
I have always been loyal to you and our son.
If you leave me, I will have no more family in this world.
How can I trust you?
Every time we make up, you're back to your old tricks not too long after. How can I trust you?
You've let me down time and time again. How can I trust you?
The last time. Give me a chance one last time.
Where are you going? I'm asking you where you're going!
Stop right there!
Bai Guang!
Bai Guang! Where are you going?
Bai Guang!
Do you want to die?
Where are you going? What are you doing?
I believe you! I'll go home with you, okay?
Ziqun and Bai Guang are a classic case of a cycle of domestic abuse.
After a sweet period after reconciliation, they will enter into a new period of abuse.
They need to see a therapist.
They'd rather get beaten and bloody and see a trauma doctor
than spend money to see a therapist.
I know them.
It's just like how they don't understand your life. It's no use.
By the way, on Saturday night
some good friends at B&T say they want to throw a farewell party for me at Jiang Zi. Why don't you come too?
Ping'er is with Chen Junsheng on the weekends anyway.
What about He Han? Is he not going?
I invited him.
Do you want to invite Old Jin to come too?
I'll have to ask him.
He might not necessarily come. He always says he can't get along with you.
How long do you plan on messing around with Old Jin?
What do you mean how long do I plan on messing around with him?
You don't even like him.
You aren't planning on marrying him either.
It's just that during this low point in your life
you'd feel more secure with a man like him paying so much attention to you and taking care of you.
But he has plans to marry you.
If you don't make things clear to him, that would be wrong of you.
But don't two people have to be together for a while before knowing if they're compatible?
Do you not know if you're compatible with him?
I don't know.
I really don't. I'm not saying that out of anger.
Right now, I really don't know what kind of person is right for me
and what kind of person is wrong for me.
Take Old Jin, for example. You think he's not right for me.
But my coworkers seem to think he's very suitable for me.
If I find another person like Chen Junsheng, you would think he's right for me,
but my coworkers would think I'm reaching too high.
Ask this, not that.
Do you love Old Jin?
I love my country.
Ziqun?
- Who is it?-- It's me.
Old Jin.
Old Jin? What is it?
I came to change your gas pipe.
When I was cooking here last time, I noticed the heat is especially weak.
I've been wanting to clean out your stovetop burner.
Don't worry about it! I'll just have the property manager fix it.
Have you had dinner yet?
If not, I'll heat up some food, and you can eat some.
I don't need to eat.
If management comes to fix it, they'd turn a small problem into a big problem.
It's not worth spending money you don't need to.
I can fix it. It's a piece of cake.
Then I'd be troubling you again.
Why are you being so polite?
I'll get you a cup of tea.
You don't have to.
Uncle Jin, what are you here to fix now?
My teacher told us to write about the most hardworking person we've seen.
I wrote about you.
Really? I'm the most hardworking?
Okay, when you're done writing, you have to let me review it.
Okay.
Uncle Jin, I have something I need fixed. Can you fix it for me?
Sure. I can fix anything.
Okay, wait a second. I'm going to my room to find it.
Okay.
Go on.
Look, it's just an issue with the valve.
You just need to adjust it.
- It's fixed?- All done.
Amazing. Come, sit.
Have some tea.
Tang Jing wants me to tell you she has a farewell party this weekend. Do you want to go?
I'll go if you want me to. If you think it won't be appropriate, then I won't go.
What do you want? Go if you want.
This is what I think about people like Tang Jing and He Han.
Birds of a feather flock together.
I know which flock I belong in.
The last time we had dinner together
He Han clearly knew Tang Jing was going to leave, but he didn't ask her to stay.
If you don't say it, how would Tang Jing know?
If you don't say it, then that means you really don't care that much.
Tang Jing is so intelligent. Would she not be able to perceive that?
She should give up on him.
Things aren't that simple between the two of them.
In my opinion
this is what rich people do.
They play guessing games all day.
Common people like us are busy at work all day
and busy with household chores. We don't have the time to waste on those things.
- Uncle Jin, do you think this can be fixed?- What is it?
- It broke after we moved.- This?
Ping'er, I know how to fix that. Don't bother Uncle Jin with that.
No! I want Uncle Jin to fix it.
He fixes everything really well.
That's what you said.
No problem. I'll definitely fix it really well for you.
Give me that.
Is this from
when Ping'er was just born and in chronological order
picture by picture?
Look, Ping'er. When you were just born, you looked like an old man.
Your skin was all wrinkled.
Tonight, an angel...
Descended.
Tonight, an angel descended.
A beautiful fairy tale...
starts...
Go to do your homework first. I'll have it fixed by the time you're done.
Okay.
If you want to cry, just cry. There's nothing to be embarrassed about.
Things can make you remember someone. I can understand.
When he brought this out, I knew you'd feel sad.
The day you don't feel sad when you see it
or when you can even smile when seeing it
then it'll be all behind you.
I'm sorry.
- Done?- Done.
Look.
Review it.
Zijun, I've never met your ex-husband.
Just by seeing this photo album he made for your son and the words he wrote
he is very meticulous person with a very tender heart.
Actually, whether the divorce was the right or wrong decision
it will slowly pass with time.
Whether you love or hate
we're all human. Who hasn't made mistakes before? Right?
I saw my ex-wife go through the same process.
You're right.
Perhaps I still can't view this matter with a calm manner yet.
Look, we've known each other for quite some time now.
I like you. You probably must know that.
I just want to ask, what about you?
I... I think you're quite nice.
Quite nice.
Like I just said, we can't compare to Tang Jing and He Han.
Great displays of romance aren't practical.
I think we should be honest with each other since we're together. Right?
If the time is right
I... I think we should plan for the future, yes?
How should I say this, Old Jin?
You've taken great care of me during this time and have been very good to me.
I feel very grateful to you.
But, I've been divorced not too long.
I really am not ready to build a new family yet.
I'm really sorry. I... I didn't know
you were in such a hurry to get married again.
No, I'm not in a hurry.
I'm really not the person who finds just anyone
and make do with to live the rest of my life with.
If you haven't decided yet, I can wait.
I just want to confirm
whether there is anyone else you like.
No, no.
I'm relieved then.
Oh, right. There's one more thing.
Our mall's Planning Department has been hiring lately.
I told them about you
to see if there's anything appropriate for you. They'll get back to me in a few days.
If it works out, you won't need to sell shoes every day.
Right? It's hard work.
That's great. Thank you.
It's late. I should get going.
Wait, I have something for you.
You have been driving my son and I around so much.
I feel quite bad about that, and I don't know how to thank you.
I bought two gas cards.
It'll be of use for you.
Just accept it.
If you don't, I'll feel bad about riding in your car again.
Just take it.
All right, I'll take it.
Okay, I'm going now.
Zijun.
It seems you still think of me as an outsider.
I'm leaving now.
I'll walk you out.
All right.
Don't go any further. Go back inside. It's cold at night.
Old Jin, if you have free nights from now on
why don't you come have dinner with me and Ping'er?
Really?
That's great. It's really lonely eating dinner by myself.
Even delicious food seems tasteless.
With more people, I'll definitely cook more dishes for you.
Report, Zijun.
From now on, I guarantee I'll take care of you and your son's stomachs.
Hurry back inside.
Go first. I'll watch you go back.
Bye.
At the time, I really did plan on accepting Old Jin.
There was such a good man willing to take care of me and my son. What more could I ask for?
This is already a kindness granted to me by the Heavens after my great disaster.
I'm afraid if I ask for more
I will be like the old woman in "The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish"
losing everything I currently have because of greed.
♫ I feel my heart tear in two. ♫
♫ The last time I kissed you, I knew your love was revealed. ♫
Hello?
Tang Jing had her assistant send some things over. I think it may be of use for you.
When are you free? I'll bring it over.
What is it?
The study notes Tang Jing wrote in the first few years she joined the company. They're very detailed.
Although it sounds like it doesn't have much to do with you
her notes have recorded
the art of negotiating with clients
and ways of boosting work productivity.
There are even means and channels for handling issues during sales.
Although you're in fashion sales right now
I think this may be useful for you no matter what job you have in the future.
Where are you right now?
Wait for me for a bit. I'm going to go upstairs to settle Ping'er down and then I'll come find you.
I happen to have something to talk to you about.
Looking for Tang Jing?
I'm going to Chen Xing to see He Han.
Ping'er is home alone?
He's with my mom.
It's quite exhausting for you to raise him alone.
My parents said they're happy to help.
No need. I can manage.
You two ran into each other?
We ran into each other at the elevator. I came back to work some more.
It's just two PPTs.
Didn't you say you were taking them home to work on?
There are too many people at home.
It's not that convenient. I'm more productive here.
She said she's here to see you.
Tang Jing left her notes behind.
I don't have much need for them. I think Zijun will find them useful.
Tang Jing's notes?
What would you use them for?
To work, to get promoted, to get a higher salary.
In the past, I didn't know how to do anything and didn't learn anything. I have to learn all over again.
Are you two joking with me?
Junsheng, a scholar who has been away three days must be looked at with new eyes.
Luo Zijun is now securely the top sales representative at her store for three consecutive months.
Congratulations.
If you hadn't pushed me out into the wild
I really wouldn't have known I could do so many things.
You're getting the notes, right? Take your time talking.
Zijun.
Compared to before, you really are like a whole different person.
I have to thank you for that.
I haven't had dinner yet. Why don't we eat and chat downstairs?
Let's go.
After this run-in with Chen Junsheng today, do you feel proud of yourself?
What?
It's not something you need to feel embarrassed to admit.
Most people in this world are very hardworking, including you and I.
Isn't it so you can stick it to those who once underestimated and humiliated us?
All right, I admit that seeing his surprised expression
it did feel really great.
I feel all the suffering I went through wasn't in vain.
Here, let's make a toast with water
to celebrate your first step on this long journey.
And it was a step well done.
I know why you were specifically looking for me today.
It's because of Tang Jing right?
As you said, without Tang Jing, I couldn't have madethe first step.
I wouldn't even attempt a step.
So when Tang Jing and you have arrived at this stage
I feel that I need to help her out.
In this situation, I'm afraid you can't help her out.
In fact, I believe if everyone took care of their own business
then this world would be far more peaceful.
You are not me. Furthermore you are a woman. How can you even understand my thinking?
So let's not discuss this problem.Let's talk about other things.
I sought you out today to just discuss this and not others
I need to say it no matter whether you think I'm right or wrong.
You are this person who is pretending not to be affected.
But in fact, you are not able to carry it.
With you, when the things, people and your lifestyleare under your control, you are satisfied.
As for the other things not under your control
you seem to have acquired a bird brain.
That's enough Luo Zijun. Are you lecturing me?
Not only Chen Junsheng, but even I amseeing you in a new light.
You..with the women you can control, you do not need to discuss marriage.
With the women not under your control, you would not dare to mention marriage.
I would like to ask if you intend to spend your whole life as a bachelor?
I'm asking you first.
You've been married and divorced.
Do you still feel marriage is necessary now?
Yes.
You will still choose to be married in future?
Of course if there's someone suitable.
Old Jin?
I'm telling you now. Please remember. There's always one thing to conquer another.
Don't just look at your energetic self now.
There will be a day when you are old and unable to move around
God will send a woman to fix you.
Hope so. Do hope someday I'll be like you
throw off any caution andlove someone with complete abandon.
Then holding her hand, I'll spend my entire life with her.
But honestly, I'm the sort of person who does not know how to plan my feelings
my strength is in planning at work.
Bring these home to have a look
if you want to look for a better job.
I heard our store's Planning Department is recruiting people.
I would like to have a look to seeif there are any suitable jobs to try out.
Would you like me to help ask around?
No need. Old Jin is helping me to look.
I allowed my assistant to pass these notes to him, so he could pass these to Chen Xing's newest intern.
He Han said it himself.
He doesn't have the patience anymore for an intern.
Did you know what you called him in the past?
Teacher He.
Yeah. I don't know when I began to call him by name.
According to the first book, this is what it says.
Teacher He said...
If they have not employed youthen don't help them solve their problems.
Don't go uninvited to give help.
This is not helpful to your bank balance at all
nor will it help you achieve success at work.
Really silly, isn't it?
At that time, I had just entered the company.
He was simply the embodiment of truth, goodness and beauty.
I couldn't help but beam and turn red
every time he scolded me.
Ok. Now for the second part.
By this time, you started to call him He Han.
He Han says number one. Never make a promise.
Number two. If you make a promise,then abide by your promise.
The word of marriage,apart from the promises of devotion and fidelity
doesn't have to bind us in any other way.
This one still has a bit of logic right?
I can't remember when we said this.
Onto the third book
He Han said, the best way to lose something is to try to keep it.
He Han also said, apart from yourself,
No one will care about the reasonwhy you disappointed them.
Tang Jing, friends is okay, lovers is also okay,
we've been together for almost 10 years.
We've only realised and decided now that we would like to continue together for more years to come.
Not because of your beauty nor my success at work
just purely and simply because
we like being together. I'm used to having you beside me.
Lou Zijun, I heard that Old Jin is quarrelling with someone in the office upstairs.
Old Jin quarrelling with someone? Why?
What's he quarrelling about upstairs?
I heard it was over your situation.
My situation?
Old Jin..honestly!
How is it?
Manager Lin, from this Planning Department, already agreed,
you just have to help process these. What's so difficult?
Why are there so many terms and conditions?
Old Jin. I know you previously spoke to Manager Lin about this.
But I haven't received any official advise on this
Manager Lin is now on leave.
I can't get through to his number. What can we do?
What to do? You understand me after so many years here
I have worked here for many years. When have I ever lied?
When have I given false information?
You just have to help with those formalities, right?
If there's a problem, you can just fire me.
Are you kidding?
How can we fire... how can we dare to fire you?
Everyone in this mall knows that you have been the best employee for many years.
I'm aware of your situation with Luo Zijun, and I understand your feelings.
But it's not worthwhile for you to take--Luo Zijun's business is my business.
If you can't help me, then we can't get along.
It's not like you don't know how the Planning Department takes applicants.
These workers have their requirements.
For example, whether you know how to use drawing software, whether you know how to use spreadsheet software.
Academic qualifications, and-
Okay, don't talk to me about this stuff.
Old Jin. Um, come out for a second. I have something to say to you.
Why are you here, Zijun?
You can't impose on this matter.
I'm not imposing. Their Manager Lin is a junior of mine.
I've worked in this mall for so many years.
If I can't get this matter settled, it would be a waste of my working years here.
Didn't we say just to ask around, see what the situation is?
They also have their own formalities,
if it's suitable then fine, if it's not, just forget it.
What's not suitable?
Aren't the college students you recruit also learning as they go?
Besides, Luo Zijun has a lot of experience
in Sales Practice.
Isn't she more suitable than them?
I'm not the same as them, Old Jin.
It's like this, Manager Lin is currently on leave,
what we mean is to wait for him to come back, and we can at last confirm that. Okay?
Okay, okay.
After all, making an exception for you we can't just do carelessly.
Can you persuade Old Jin to return to his work?
Old Jin. He's said already,
it's not not agreeing, is to wait two more days, okay?
- In two days...- I'm not going.- Let's go.
I can't go!
You still believe them? If you go, he'll immediately recruit someone else.
Come. Hurry up and call Manager Lin.
I can't get through. He's on vacation.
- Don't make things difficult for me. Call him.- Am I making things difficult?
Call him in front of me. I'll watch.
My phone's dead.
- Is it this small matter? You only need to give me a call to settle it.
Why do you need to come in person?
First is to give her a helping hand and secondly to see you, my old friend.
This friend of yours is not bad.
In 3 months, she's the star of Sales Department.
I only helped her to get a foot in the door, the rest is due to her own hard work.
If you don't help to settle this matter, then I won't leave.
Zijun, what's up?
Why are you here?
You're Luo Zijun. Miss Luo, right?
I am. I'm really sorry, we have a little misunderstanding here.
Let's go, Old Jin.
Relax. Wait a bit. It's okay.
He Han and I came here today because of your issue.
My issue? What issue?
The issue of your transfer to the Planning Department.
My transfer was just mentioned in passing.
What are you doing?
- It's a small matter. - You...bring her documents immediately..
transfer her from her present section to mine. Quickly.
I'll call Manager Lin immediately.
Didn't you say you couldn't do it?
Didn't you say you couldn't get through to Manager Lin?
The bosses are all here, why wait for Manager Lin?
You're really something.
- Manager Lin?- You're angry?
There's someone known as Luo Zijun.
Old Jin.
I'm sorry, Old Jin.
It's my fault.
I only mentioned it briefly to him yesterday, but I didn't ask him for help.
Who knew he would come here today?
It's ok. I just couldn't help.
When He Han arrived, the whole matter was resolved so quickly and easily.
He's a very important person here.
It's okay. Just settle this matter.
The end result turned out well which is good.
Okay, don't say anything. You can leave.
"In The Pouring Rain" by Ye Linsheng
♫ In the torrential rain, among the busy cars ♫
♫ Why is the image of your face still so clear? ♫
♫ I hold my breath, watching you as you leave ♫
♫ Why do I feel my heart slightly wavering? ♫
♫ When did I start becoming used to your presence? ♫
♫ Your calls always appear at the perfect time ♫
♫ My heart has sold me out ♫
♫ I still have a little hope that you will come back,searching for me ♫
♫ In the torrential rain, among the busy cars ♫
♫ Why is the image of your face still so clear? ♫
♫ I hold my breath, watching you as you run towards me ♫
♫ My heart is slightly wavering ♫