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The First Half of My Life
Episode 23
Alright. I just couldn't be of use.
When He Han came, he settled it quickly and effortlessly.
He's very important.
It's okay. Just settle this matter.
The end result turned out well which is good.
Okay, don't say anything. You can leave.
Luo Zijun.
You're still here?
I really don't know if I should thank you or blame you.
You really don't know that this thing...
I don't want to go to the Planning Department. Staying here is just fine.
Why don't you go? Are you afraid of denting Old Jin's reputation?
It's not all due to this.
Then it's because of this reason
Old Jin's reputation being dentedwill only be affected for one or two days.
But your transfer to the Planning Department
is part of your long term career goal.
You can't throw away this jobbecause of your guilt over this recent incident.
You do know how to weigh which one is more important, right?
The thing is...
I just said...it's not solely due to this.
The thing is I don't meet the store's recruitment requirements.
They want those people used to office work and technology.
Although I do know a bit,but it's very superficial knowledge.
This problem I've already inquired and noted it down.
These are the chart and table making skills that you need to learn.
I've already asked on your behalf.
If you study on your own, it will take about a week if you're fast. If you're slower, between two to three weeks.
This has the test questions.
Luo Zijun, if you really want to live your live into something.
If you want to be a career person that has grown to maturity,
I think you should know what to do.
But for now, I still don't know how to do them.
People are hiring me because of you, not because of me.
Why should you care?
You can go to the Planning Department for a month. If you do well after a month then it's good.
If luck threw open the door for you,
what do you have to do?
Ask who opened the door for you? Ask why you and not others?
You don't have to ask any questions. The very first thing you have to do is
open the door to enter in, accept them and treasure them.
Mr He. Please allow me to have a few words with you.
I need to apologise to you about today's matter.
I didn't expect to be so coincidental that we would all meet.
Mr. He,
your girlfriend is Tang Jing.
She's in the process of leaving.
I hope you can show her more care and not Zijun.
Zijun is also my friend.
Yes.
I heard you are a self-centered person.
You help your friends in the same way
proactive and warm-hearted.
Sorry. Please step aside..
Zijun said when she came to work here
the career experiences and sale techniques she learned
were all taught by you.
Hence she improved a lot.
Mr. He,
let's say, if during this process, you start liking Zijun,
I think, as far as she's concerned, it's a good thing.
I would wish both of you well.But Tang Jing ought to know the facts in this matter.
But if you only wanted to do some good
placing one's feet in two boats (Chinese proverb).
I hope you won't do this in future.
You're overthinking.
I'm thinking purely that she improves each day.
Honestly speaking Old Jin, with regards to today's matter, I only had to lift a finger.
If you need my help, I'll help.
Also I don't care for your attitude of self-interest.
I apologise to you for the offence today.
Mom, what are you doing?
I'm doing homework.
Did you know? Starting from today, every night
I also have to do homework, just like you.
Shall we supervise each other?
Okay!
Please don't sleep too late ok? You still have to send me to dad's place tomorrow.
I know! Quickly, go to bed.
- Goodnight.- Goodnight.
Mom, get up! It's 8am!
You have to send me to dad's place.
Wake up, wake up!
You're killing me.
Wake up! Wake up!
- Give me my phone.- Okay.
It's me. Can you come and collect Ping'er?
I was working until 4am and just can't get up.
Okay, then.
You know I'm so stupid.
Your father has a car and yet I don't let him pick you up.
Every time I have to drop you off and pick you up.
In the past, I wanted dad to pick me up in his car.
You said he's really busy, maybe he doesn't have time.
But your mom is also very busy now!
Mom, I think you're getting cuter.
Am I? You're also getting cuter.
You keep playing, I'll sleep some more, okay?
You sleep a bit more, I'll wait for dad here.
Good boy.
Jiaqing, when Ping'er arrives, please play nicely with him.
Whatever food is delicious or a toy to play with,
please share it with him.
you have to promise mummy ok?
But he doesn't have any model cars.
Don't you have a few? You can give him one.
Listen, ok?
Play nicely.
Auntie, actually I think
that every weekend when Ping'er arrives, I always leave the house with Jiaqing.
It doesn't look like the best solution
I think the children should play together.
If they play nicely, we adults will be relieved right?
If we adults are not happy, the children have nothing to do with it.
Actually I was thinking
if the two boys play well together
then Ping'er can come here and stay for a few days.
Right..
- I'm home!- Grandpa, grandma!
Ping'er is here!
Ping'er is here. Look, Auntie Ling Ling gave you guys this.
Go, look how cool it is.
Come. Try it out and see how fast it can go.
Thank Auntie Ling Ling. Go.
You're welcome.
Hey, Jiaqing. What did mom just tell you?
Let me have a try.
Should it be put here?
And where is the switch...
...the switch of this car.
I know.
He's laughing.
That's great.
It dropped.
Ling Ling.
Come here.
Ling Ling. To tell the truth,
we have observed you for a while.
Frankly speaking, we think you've been devoted
to Pinger as well as Junsheng.
Junsheng, come here.
Junsheng, since you've been married for a while,
your father was thinking, if Ling Ling continues to call us uncle and auntie,
perhaps it's a little bit weird to our neighbours.
So, why not change the addressing,
just call us dad and mom.
What do you think?
Will you call or not?
Dad, mom.
Great. Good.
- You're all here.- Sit over there.
Mr. Tang, you are late.
Please sit here.
Hasn't He Han come yet?
Let me call him.
Why hasn't Old Jin come here?
He said there would be too many people, and didn't want to come.
Thank you.
Luo Luo.
Old Zhuo, what happened? Did you tease her?
Leave her alone. She's insane.
Boss, chopsticks should be changed with new ones.
You didn't talk for the last few days. Did you feel oppressed?
Are you upset?
It's you who didn't let me talk.
When didn't I let you talk?
I didn't let you argue with customers. Is there anything wrong?
Is she a customer? She hit my feet with a tea cup.
It's a personal attack. I'm still in pain.
Are you finished? Hasn't it already past?
Are you finished or not?
Let me ask you, who is that woman?
Why should I tell you?
Fine, just keep your mouth closed.
It's too late.
Tell me, why she entered the door,
and then cried and screamed that she wanted to marry you?
I proposed to her. But she said no.
She didn't want to marry me, you know?
Now she agreed, why didn't you say yes?
I'm a changeable person. I'm unwilling to do it now.
Okay?
Psychopath.
Hello.
I'm so sorry. There are too many things in the office, I can't leave.
Hope you enjoy yourselves.
OK.
What did he say?
Announcement: He Han is too busy in the office, so he can't make it here.
But he hope we can enjoy ourselves.
What party we are holding here if the leading role is absent?
am I not supposed to be the leading role today?
- Sure.- Of course.
Let's begin. Old Zhuo, come join us.
I'll pass. I'm busy here.
Come on.
Miss Tang, you'll be away for one year, and you'll be our boss after you come back.
Sure.
Waiting for you to lead us.
Don't make such scary jokes.
I heard this guy, Oscar, is super handsome in Hong Kong Office.
If you see him, don't forget to take a photo for us.
Be restrained. Don't be so infatuated.
Why don't you marry some foreigner guy in Hong Kong?
- You shouldn't put all your feelings on one person.- Hey.
Sorry, my bad. I'll drink this tea as a punishment.
One year will past within only a blink of eye.
It's not eight or ten years, right?
When I come back, let's continue to play hard, drink hard,
and fight hard, seamlessly.
- Cool. - Great.
Cheers!
I'm starving.
- So fast!- So abundant!
So abundant!
Which one of you love eating salmon?
- Don't you?- Get me a piece of salmon. Two pieces.
Thank you. Miss Tang, would you like to have some?
No, thanks. I'll help myself.
OK.
- Old Zhuo. - Yes? - Is your car here?
- Yes. - Would you lend me the key?
It's actually a van.
I can drive.
Here you go. Are you going to find He Han?
Tang Jing is unhappy because he's not here.
Miss, you can't park here.
Miss? Miss, you can't park here.
Is it so-called busy in office? What are you busy doing? What?
I was busy just now.
Are you busy now? If not, let's go.
Go there. Everyone is waiting for you.
I'm not going.
- I don't want to go.- What do you mean by "you don't want to go"?
You said you're going. Now you're quitting just by saying that?
Who let you in?
It's none of your business.
Tang Jing didn't say anything about. Why are you accusing me here in my office?
Because Tang Jing didn't say anything, just like you.
That's why I came here.
It's merely saying goodbye to her. Why is it so hard for you
and making you so scared?
You didn't even ask her to stay. Why can't you just say goodbye to her in a good way?
Aren't you omnipotent?
Are you finished?
If you're finished, please leave my office. I don't need to discuss this with you.
Aren't you doing business that is worth billions with other Bosses?
Aren't you able to give presentation and training courses in front of thousands of people?
Why is it so hard to say goodbye?
I've seen everything in Tang Jing's notebook.
You said, the biggest enemy of a person is itself.
When an ordinary person encounter other things, they will dare to gamble and fight.
It's only when encountering matters that involve oneself that one tend to go around it.
From what I can see, you are no different from an ordinary person!
You said is too well.
Looks like you were really diligent.
But let me tell you, lectures are lectures, reality is reality.
It's easy to critique others but you doing it is hard. You surely know this principle.
And also, continue reading it and I also said
that anything in this world will always have one last path, and that is to just let it be.
Things are already like this so what else can you do?
You can just let it be like that, am I right?
But you really look quite a bit like Tang Jing right now.
Hello.
Old Zhuo said that you went to look for He Han.
I'm here already. I am in his office.
He indeed was in a meeting.
Wait a minute. He has something to tell you.
Hello, Tang Jing. Really sorry. I really have things to do, so I can't go there.
I...
I want to say...that for whatever reasons in the future,
whether you want to have a drink,
met some problems that you want to solve,
or for nothing at all, just staring in a daze together,
as long as you call me, not only in Hong Kong,
even if it is in the south pole, I also will immediately fly to find you.
Have a safe trip tomorrow.
Okay.
They have all left.
If you are free, come and keep me company.
Come.
[ Jiangzi ]
Let's have another.
Thinking about how I went back and forth
just to let He Han keep you here.
Actually when I think of it, it's for myself.
I can't bear to let you leave.
Ever since the divorce until now
if it wasn't for you
I couldn't imagine what I would be like
whether Luo Zijun is dead or alive, I wouldn't even know.
I feel you are very independent now.
I couldn't help you any further.
It looks that way from where I see it.
There is a job with a monthly pay of a few thousand yuan
child care is not bad,
and there's Old Jin.
But my heart knows how weak I feel.
♫ When a dream becomes conscious ♫
Every time I see Chen Junsheng.
Each time I pick Ping'er up.
Seeing the house...where I previously lived
now the other person is living there, as the new owner.
And hearing that woman's name...those two words.
The times when my heart falls apart and drives me crazy.
If not for you, resolving my difficulties, encouraging me
I would not be able to calm myself down and persevere.
You had to learn
how not to rely on others.
You married Chen Junsheng and thought you could rely on him. In the end...
People
in the end, has no one to rely upon on.
Only you can stand or kneel
or lay flat.
Look at you. When I first started out, I relied on He Han.
That's what he said this to me.
Then he just looked at me while I slipped and slipped,
not lending me a hand.
That's the Tang Jing before you today.
♫ "When is the next time?" I wonder out loud. How could this seem so real? ♫
All are sleeping now.
I can see how happy Ping'er was playing with Jiaqing today.
I initially thought that the two of them will never be able to play together.
Kids don't really hold grudges overnight.
Yes. That's why, I'm thinking,
Ziqun right now is quite busy with work
while here with us, Father and mother can help take care of the children.
That's why, I'm thinking. I'm just discussing this with you first,
can we let Ping'er live here while Zijun goes to work?
Just send him back to her when she's resting.
- You think--- Sure.
Sure?
Then that's great. That's great.
I initially thought that you will have some hesitations.
I do have some hesitations.
Because you deciding on this matter just like this, will Luo Zijun agree with it?
If she agrees, I surely will be find with it.
About Jiaqing, I surely must prepare him for it.
I'll just look for a time to talk to him about it. No problem.
I feel that there is one thing that's quite important too.
Because their grandparents are quite old already.
Two boys being together surely will be very loud.
We must consider if they would be able to handle it.
What do you say?
Yes. What you said is very reasonable.
Then...just forget it. Treat it as I didn't say anything.
I'm really fine with it.
If these matters can be resolved, I surely have no problem with it.
I know. Let's sleep.
Sister-in-law.
What a coincidence meeting you here.
I'm just buying some car models for the two kids. They want to play new ones.
Ping'er is with you?
- Is mom doing fine?- Mom is doing fine.
Then are you and Bai Guang doing good?
Bai Guang and I are of course doing well.
This is not like what you are thinking.
This is my hair stylist. I finished having my hair blown dry and about to buy some stuff
so we just conveniently came out together.
Your hairstyle is quite nice.
That...I came out to buy toys and didn't bring much cash.
There are about ¥2,000 here. Take it first.
Don't... Stop giving me money anymore. I am not that short of cash recently.
Mom's new boyfriend is an old overseas Chinese.
He treats my mother well and is also very caring towards me and my sister.
There is not that much problem financially.
That's good then.
How about you? Are you and that woman doing well?
Quite well.
Fine then. Go now. Your friend is still waiting.
Then we'll go buy stuff now.
We'll get going now.
- Zijun.- Coming.
I'm coming. I'm coming.
- I'm so tired. - What are you doing?
Is there a big sale?
Cut that crap. These are all at regular price.
You've been looking down upon your mother.
Those stuff, I'm telling you, are all yours. Ziqun has taken her share.
Come take a look, this "QQ Star" is for Pinger.
It's best for the health of a child at Pinger's age.
I said... Don't buy too expensive stuff for a child.
But Baojian said, it's the first time to buy stuff for those children.
No matter for eating or for using,
we should buy best ones, most expensive ones.
Is it Uncle Cui who bought those stuff?
Yeah.
You've just known him for a while, and you let him buy all this stuff?
I didn't let him buy it. It was he who insisted on buying this stuff.
It's true.
It's because he heard that you and Ziqun are living
a uncomfortable life.
So he took me to the mall,
you know, he bought everything. Look at how much stuff we have here.
I can't even manage to stop him.
People would think our family is greedy.
No. No. No.
Uncle Cui, he knows me. Also, he said it himself,
he is rich.
What are you laughing? He's really rich.
It's not only he is rich himself. He also told me, you know, his son is abroad.
His son sends him Euros and US dollars, every month.
And now he is old and can't use up his money.
He doesn't spend too much money eating and living.
It's just he is a bit lonely, and wants to find company.
He thinks I'm very good,
very easy-going and extroverted, and himself is introverted.
So we have many things to talk about.
- Then, you're kind of in a relationship now? - Yep.
Who says only young people can date each other, but not old people?
What if you complete dating each other?
What if? Aha. Aha.
Of course we'll get married by then.
What are you laughing at?
Seriously, stop laughing, listen to me.
I'm serious this time, you know?
I am. I really think Cui Baojian is,
really really great.
He's a nice guy. So I,
I let him spend a little money, I won't let him spend it for nothing.
I'll be nice to him. Seriously.
That would be great if you're serious on this.
You're my own mother. But to tell the truth, Uncle Cui and you are together.
I'm worried about if you would dump him.
Hey, I'm telling you. I dumped those guys before,
not just because I wanted us to live a better life.
Now I won't dump him this time. It's true.
While I have Cui Baojian I really won't dump him.
What about you? How about your Old Jin?
Though, I think he is
a little bit inferior to your Uncle Cui, But he's just fine.
Great, now only Ziqun is left.
It's too early to talk about me and Old Jin.
Why is it too early? Who's back?
It must be Ping'er.
Coming.
- Ping'er, you're back. - My precious.
My precious.
- Grandma. - Mother, you're here.
See, this is my model.
Isn't it good-looking?
I'm sending our child back.
This is what Ping'er loves to eat.
That car model is bought by me. He said he'd like play with Jiaqing again next week.
Now you are good to your son.
It's too late. I'm telling you, when Ping'er grows up,
he'll get even with you for this.
- I'm leaving.- Stop right there.
I'm not finished yet.
I'm telling you, Chen Junsheng.
My daughter is living a much much much better life than before.
- Ping'er, let's go in there. - She's now loved and cherished by someone else.
The key is, He's also great to your son.
Now you can live your own free and unfettered life.
Don't think the sky would collapse without you.
Look. The sky is still over there.
Look at you, a second marriage,
I've never heard of any second marriages that can last a lifetime.
So how your life is now...
you know best yourself! No one else knows!
- Mom, sit down, have some water. - You will feel bad yourself.
Just pour a cup of water for you.
I'm telling you, people should live with pride.
Even if it's just for this Chen Jun Sheng,
you must live a better life yourself.
I know.
Shameless!
Ok...Ok... Sit down.
I get pissed just thinking about him.
Since your mother is there, I didn't get the chance to tell you that I saw Ziqun this morning,
she's with someone who she said was a barber.
I thought it's better to let you know,
in case she's deceived by him.
OK. got it.
Bye.
Who's calling?
It's a colleague.
Was is Old Jin?
Yeah, it's Old Jin. He invited to a party with his friends two days later.
Oh Gosh! This is great news!
He wants to introduce you to his family and friends.
This... He wants to make this official.
Great! Great!
You...you...you... wear something nice. Dress up a bit.
Also... is Ping'er going?
It's best if Ping'er doesn't go. I'll come and babysit him for you.
Really?! Didn't you say you were really busy, so you can't babysit for me?
That was before.
Before, for my future happiness,
I had to travel everywhere.
Now that I have saved enough,
I can relax and help you out.
I really have to thank Uncle Cui.
Mom, how's Zi Qun and Bai Guang?
Zi Qun?
She didn't mention any fights or bickering,
so they should be fine.
These two... finally have some peace
[ Citic Square ]
Did you finish your registrations?
When do you start working in the Planning Department?
I'm suppose to start next Monday.
I heard because of this, Old Jin lost some dignity.
Who told you?
Who's your friend from higher up?
Stop pretending. Everyone knows about this.
- Miss Luo- Hello.
These are some forms I need you to fill out.
It also requires some copies of your personal documents.
I wrote down the required list inside. I can come to get it tomorrow or the next day at your convenience.
I will bring it to you when I finish these.
Sure...Sure...Then I'll take my leave.
- Thank you.- Sure.
Bye.
See...See...See... Luo Zi Jun. Look at this treatment.
This is super VIP treatment. No wonder Old Jin is jealous.
Let me tell you, a man's pride is very fragile.
If you end up with Old Jin, you need to be careful of these situations.
- Did you hear me? - Ok. I know.
Zi Jun.
What's wrong?
After work, let's have dinner together?
Sure. You need to wait until I take Ping'er home and change my clothes.
Look... I got excited and even forgot to go pick up Ping'er.
That... We have time.
- Ok. I'll see you after work.- Ok..ok..
- I'm going back in.- Ok..ok..
You're even more anxious than me.
We will be there in about 30 minutes.
Aren't you guys not there yet also?
Yes... She's changing upstairs. She'll be down in a minute.
We'll leave as soon as she's down.
I know... I know...
Just dress casually. Don't worry.
If you get there first, just order first.
Ok.
Isn't mommy pretty?
- Do you like Uncle Jin?- Yes.
- Why? - Because he likes mom.
What are you making Ping'er say?
- What? He's old enough to express his own thoughts. Right?- Yes.
This dress is not new right? It looks expensive.
I never had the chance to wear it. Constantly stored at the bottom of my suitcase, it got wrinkly.
I got fat.
This Old Jin. Today he can show you off to his friends.
Mom, are you going on a date with Uncle Jin?
Mom is going with Uncle Jin and his friends to eat dinner.
Do you want to go?
I won't go disturb you. I will stay home an have a date with grandma.
Ok. I'm leaving now.
- Behave.- Ok!
Take your time.
- You..you..No need to hurry back.- I know!
It's ok even if you come back really late!
Yay! Dating!
Tell..tell..chat with grandma.
Regardless of if Uncle Jin likes your mom or not,
do you like him?
Do you like to play with Uncle Jin?
Play? I like to play with Uncle He Han! The best.
He Han?
You don't know him? He's the most fun.
I know him. I know He Han.
He's a male god (flawless)!
Male god...You know what male god is?
What is male god?
- Let's go. - Hold...hold on...
Why are you dressed like that?
What's wrong?
No... aren't you dressed too extravagantly?
"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 ♫