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The First Half of My Life
Episode 32
He Han!
Sorry, had troubled you.
I already called my mother, and she's now fine. You can go back already.
I'm already here so let's just go up together.
Maybe I can help you come up with ideas.
No need. You don't need to mind this matter. Really, it's alright already.
And also, if my mother calls you next time, don't answer it.
And also, in the future, if anyone from my family call you,
don't answer all of them. They are insensible people.
I am apologizing in their behalf. So sorry.
Hey, Luo Zijun, what really is wrong with you?
When your mother called me, she kept crying.
I was thinking that if there was any other way, she wouldn't call me.
He Han, you are so busy with your work everyday.
I already troubled you a lot of times, so I can't trouble you anymore.
And also, no matter how huge the problem is in our family,
it won't be greater than the situations that happens in your business.
Really, go back now. I can handle this on my own.
Luo Zijun.
Why are you being so courteous with me now?
Why are you refusing my help?
I think that if Tang Jing knows about this, she also will tell me to come help you.
And also, when you called me, I already am on my way here.
I then thought that since I'm here already,
I could at least help you in some way.
You won't be able to do it. You won't be able to do anything.
You saw how our family have argued nonstop before.
It's very embarrassing, He Han.
Our family's present problem is just an accumulation of those rotting past problems.
You won't be able to help. Only I know about it, and I can't even provide any help.
And let me tell you, once my family knows,
my mom, my little sister, and my little brother-in-law know
that you can selflessly and freely help them like this,
they will keep on pestering you.
You won't be able to dump them. They will excessively
- keep troubling you.- So what?
You think I won't be able to handle them?
Is that how low you think of me?
I beg you already, He Han, go back. Really, I beg you.
Hurry and go. Really, don't stay here anymore.
You should be at your office right now
or guard by Tang Jing's bedside.
She just had an operation, so she needs you.
And also, you two are getting married already.
You two have a lot of things to do.
You don't need to waste your time here, really.
I...although it's already such a mess here,
I'm used to it. I know how to deal with it.
I won't be able to change things for the better,
but this is already the worst, so it can't be any worse anymore.
No matter how bad things are, it changes when I'm around.
Come up with me.
I'm not going up. Really, I beg you already.
- Leave. I beg you, He Han...- Zijun.
Believe me.
With me around, you won't be in any trouble.
All troubles will pass.
Don't worry. I will go back to work.
I will go back to take care of Tang Jing. But right now,
please let me help a little.
I hope to see everything related to you to get better and better.
I don't want to see you suffering anymore.
Don't cry.
That...you both are here.
Thank you, He Han. I just knew it.
I just knew that you'll come.
I even told Zijun earlier
that if there are anything in the future that you will need my help with, you can call me anytime.
That's right. That is what I told her.
But she told me not to disturb your life anymore.
Let's hurry and go up now.
Hurry. Come.
I suggest that we divide into two groups.
You accompany auntie to go to Uncle Cui's house.
If there will be any problem, let's just keep in touch.
Bai Guang comes with me. Old Zhuo has a stockroom.
Just cleaning it up a little, he can temporarily move in there.
Once Ziqun returns, you two can just discuss
if you are going to look for a new place to live in.
That...about the rent...I can't pay right now.
Old Zhou is my friend. Don't worry about the rent.
About Ziqun...
Did you go to that salon and looked for that Ah Hui guy?
I did. They all said that he had left and went to work in another place.
But they won't tell me where he went to.
When did he give you the child?
Last night.
Then file a police report after 48 hours.
The police will help you find Ah Hui.
That's right. It should be like this.
Look how good that is. Let's use that idea.
As I said, asking He Han to come here is the right choice.
Softer.
Okay. Okay. Look how he analyzed the problem so well and all so logical.
So good.
No, He Han, the critical point is when we reach Baojian's house,
if his son still won't let us see his father--
Okay already. I'll take care of that. Stop...
He Han, you already did your part. You should leave now.
Later, I'll take my mother to Cui Baojian's house
and then I'll come back and bring him to Old Zhuo, okay?
Don't worry.
After I settle Bai Guang at Old Zhuo's place,
that probably will end by 9 am. And then I'll go visit Tang Jing.
I'll probably arrive at the office by 10 am. Nothing is affected.
During Ping'er's birthday, you also said that nothing is being affected.
But didn't it affected a huge deal of yours?
Who said that? Exaggerating.
Don't listen to their lies.
Bai Guang, let's go now. Or else, there will be heavy traffic already.
Thank you.
- Auntie, sit down.- It's fine. It's fine. Hurry and pack up your things.
Junjun, do you know that
in our way here, my heart keep pounding.
It's pounding that it almost is beating out of my throat.
In my heart, only by chanting
'He Han' do I feel better.
Really, the first time I saw He Han, I feel so at ease.
I feel that he is our family's great savior.
Mom, you really are just overthinking.
Let us settle our own family problem.
It's not like he will be around every time to help us solve our problem.
Why won't he?
Since you and Chen Junsheng divorced,
it has always been him who will come saving the damsel in distress. Have you forgotten?
- Hey, do you remember? Am I right?- No.
- How is it not?- Is it that house in front?
- Yes. Yes. It's that house.- That one.
- Let's go.- Okay...oh, wait.
Let me chant it first. He Han...
- Let's go already.- He Han...
If you can speak amicably, don't use force. Okay?
Is there anyone around?
You...just have to deal with it amicably. You think he will care?
Look at the house. There clearly is someone in there.
Open the door! Baojian! Cui Baojian!
Open the door!
I know that there is someone in there!
Open the door!
Let me tell you!
If you don't open the door, I'll continue knocking!
Until I destroy your door from knocking!
Cui Baojian!
Open the door, Cui Baojian!
I'm looking for Cui Baojian so why won't you open the door for me?
My father is not around.
Liar!
I already told you that my father is not around.
I don't believe it.
Hello, I am Luo Zijun. This is my mother.
If Uncle Cui is not home, can you please tell me where he is, so we can find him?
Everyone meeting up and solving the problem face to face is what we should be doing right now.
With your attitude right now,
you are just going to force my mother to repeated come here.
No matter how much she comes, she won't be able to see my father.
Why must you waste so much effort to speak with him?!
Let me in.
Baojian!
Baojian, I'm here!
I am Zhen Zhu!
Baojian!
Baojian! Baojian!
Where is your father?
Okay.
If you won't tell me, I'll just sit here and wait.
Anyway, this is house. He will come back sooner or later.
Leave. If you don't leave, I'll report you to the police.
- Leave! - Don't you dare touch me!
What are you doing? What are you doing?
What right do you have to treat my mother like this?
What right do you have treating your father's friend and lover like this?
I'm here with my mother today. You can report to the police if you want.
Let's see what the police have to say when they turn up.
You don't seem like a learned person.
Your dad was so proud of you. He said you were overseas and outstanding in your job and studies.
The way I see it, you are only a money-making machine!
Not even a drop of humanity in you..
If I'm a money-making machine, then she is a cheating machine.
Would she treat my dad well if he didn't have any money or property?
Fancying your dad means that I fancy his money?
Are you his biological son?
You think that no one on earth would like your dad right?
My dad was cheated by you.
When I returned, all he talked about were red sunsets and true love.
He refused to listen to what I had to say and even started fighting with me
And he wanted me to rush back to America.
This is all because of you.
My dad fought so hard with me that he ended up in hospital!
What did you say?
What happened to your dad? He's in hospital?
What sickness does he have?
Brain haemorrhage. Up to now, he has woken up yet.
Which hospital?
I will never tell you.
Just treat him as someone who never woke up and don't come looking for him okay?
Which hospital is he in? Tell me...
If he didn't engage in red sunsets and stuff,
would he even be in a coma at the hospital right now?
Take your mother away! Take your mother away.
If she's furious...I will be even more furious.
If she's sad, I will be sadder than her.
Also from today onward,
no one will pick up her hotel bill anymore.
Old Zhuo, I know
this situation is something you definitely don't want,
but can you look upon our many years of friendship and help me out?
You say that the adults ran into trouble,
while the child suffered.
I discovered that
now, whenever Luo Zijun is involved
you get really tough and unafraid of hardships.
What's unafraid of hardships?
Did I say anything wrong?
It's just happened by accident.
Such coincidence?
She's really having a difficult time. Would you help?
Two days ago, I was in Hangzhou and met Sister Yingying.
She even praised your warm heart.
Now..why are you like this?
She already called me and chatted for a long time.
She said you even brought a new girlfriend.
What girlfriend? I had already made it quite clear.
She's a friend of my friend.
I'm very clear in my heart
I'm telling you that you are engaged right now.
Whatever you do now, you have to be mindful.
- I know what I'm doing.- Okay.
Both of you will agree on three laws (Chinese idiom meaning a provisional agreement).
Number one, you must not bring anyone who causes trouble, to this place.
Number two, mind your own business.
Number three, you are in charge of the cleanliness of this shop.
No problem. Not a problem at all.
Anyway, you are the guarantor. So if there's any trouble, I'll come looking for you.
Don't worry.
Thank you.
Thank you. Thank you.
You take this money.
Take it!
Go and buy some daily necessities.
The main thing is to buy something for your child to eat and use.
After we find Ziqun
we can then discuss where you'll live.
And this A Hui?
Text me his work address, and I'll investigate further.
He Han...Thank you so much!
That's ok..that's ok...the child!
Ok..ok..
Say thank you to Uncle.
If you carry on like this..not eating or drinking, you will still not be able to find Uncle Cui.
There are only two possibilities right now.
The first is that his son is telling the truth.
Then we'll think of a way to find the hospital and Uncle Cui.
At least for you, it's a sort of explanation.
The second is that his son is not telling the truth.
That means Uncle Cui doesn't have brain haemorrhage.
He's simply hiding somewhere.
He's just finding an excuse not to see you.
The second option is not even possible.
Ok..stop worrying and go to work.
I won't commit suicide ok?
Leaving now.
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What are you doing right now?
I'm making breakfast...a nutritious breakfast.
Please sit down
I'll cook whatever you want to eat. You've just had surgery.
Now all that's needed right now is to rest.
I can do some exercise. It's not a problem.
Walnut, sesame, cashew nuts...one by one.
Blend together. All ok?
Get you a coffee?
No need. I'm not drinking it.
I'm refusing all absurd, stimulating food and drink.
It's not easy to get rest
I feel I ought to savour
another lifestyle.
Eating nutritious food and having a healthy lifestyle
I'll cook and eat my own meals everyday.
No fast food when I'm in a hurry.
I have to slow down...slow it right down.
After having a meal, I'll take walk...and take it slowly.
I'll grow these flowers and plants in my own home.
Watch these grow up slowly.
Have eight hours of sleep daily.
Eight hours is a must!
When I wake up,
I can feel my entire body being relaxed!
Those are marketing gimmicks sold by magazines.
You can slow down during your medical leave for a few days, but what happens when you return to work?
Appropriate adjustment is enough.
I won't be so busy when I return to work.
As if you think you are not busy and that would be so.
I've already told the boss
I won't be the vanguard. I'm taking a step back to being a teacher.
Doing training?
Will your boss be able to let you stop being a money tree?
If he doesn't agree, I'll simply resign.
Don't believe me?
I believe and also admire.
Whatever is said
of everyone I've known, not many can do this
including myself, I couldn't do it.
What about choosing marriage?
It's not just choosing which day to wear a ring,
deciding which day to wear a wedding dress,
accepting the well wishes of family and friends,
or you deciding to relinquish a certain lifestyle
and choosing a new one instead.
Are you working late tonight? If not, come and have dinner.
I will cook an idiot-proof meal.
Shouldn't be too difficult to eat..
Sure.
This evening, can you invite Zijun over too ?
She can come over and help us with our wedding plans.
Her company is not far from yours.
No worries. I'll contact her after work.
I've found Ah Hui.
Old Zhou, you're helping me find Ah Hui?
Didn't He Han say he was helping me? I don't want to bother you.
You mean him..
He's so busy
where would he find the time?
This Ah Hui is still working at the shop and was on leave for a few days.
I suspect he knew you were looking for him.
You are great (sarcasm).
Why did you feed your child with this food?
This way, the shop will cook the meals for your child.
You will just eat what the workers eat.
That's agreed. If there are any problems in this shop, do take care of it.
No problem. No problem.
Old Zhuo,
what about my wife?
How would I know that?
Let me remind you,
if you stir trouble for this,
you are a fool!
Chen Xing is our client.
That's why we must be very sensitive if there are any happenings in their company.
Before, He Han does all the decision in Chen Xing.
That's why, when he stuffed a Luo Zijun to us, I can only try to display her.
Because of Luo Zijun, I lost Duan Xiantian.
I really am unable to express my suffering.
Right now, I heard that He Han committed a great mistake in Chen Xing.
They are currently preparing to change leadership.
If you find this Luo Zijun unsuitable, just let her leave.
When I decided to use Luo Zijun
it was not due to her connection with He Han.
So I don't care if now it's through Chen Xing, He Han, or He Li,
I like her, so I will continue to use her.
I can find you another good one. A Master of Business Administration from Jiao Tong University.
No, there's no need. I've seen enough of these indifferent outstanding students,
self-approving, eyes looking up but hands going down (having high standards but low ability).
I really like this Luo Zijun.
Although her education is not high, but she can endure hardship, has a sense of responsibility.
She's divorced, has a child, and she is not young.
So she will treasure this work opportunity.
She knows she has to rely on herself not other people.
You're someone who has experienced much in life.
I believe in your judgement,
but I don't think it's worth it to make an absurd mistake for a newcomer.
[ Miss Wu ]
You heard everything?
I was in the middle of preparing for this afternoon's focus group.
That's how I heard you both speaking.
Thank you Miss Wu.
Frankly speaking
you hearing everything is good.
I wanted to ask you about He Han.
Su Manshu said He Han made a bit of a mistake.
I want to know what the situation is.
What's your connection with He Han?
Friend. Friend of a friend.
I've only heard that he mysteriously missed a day of work
causing a very important PM (project manager) of the company
to quit and taking with him company information and clients.
Who would have known what he was doing that day?
I suspect he was off playing the fool with a woman.
Otherwise why wouldn't he explain it?
Why are you asking all this?
I want to know whether this situation can be redeemed.
How to redeem?
Otherwise, why would there be the saying, "A moment's error will bring about a thousand year's sorrow."?
What's the matter?
Nothing. It's just that he usually helps me out a lot.
Of course, I would not like him to have severe consequences.
[ He Han ]
No matter what outsiders would say about the way he works
I have always admired him.
What happened? What's so urgent?
How is Tang Jing? Is she ok?
Pretty good.
I came to find you to say
Bai Guang and child have settled down well.
Ziqun and Ah Hui have also broken up.
Although we haven't found her yet, but she did call Bai Guang to say that she would return in a few days.
Looks like the situation isn't too big. We'll have to be patient and wait for her return soon
You... How are you and your mother?
Cui Baojian's son said he is in hospital with a brain haemorrhage,
I don't know whether this is true or false.
Sorry to be a bother. You're so busy and yet you're still worrying about my messy family matters.
Luckily I'm not so busy these few days.
You always say you're not busy.
The last time you said you were not busy.
I was referring to the last time we spent in Hangzhou on Ping'er's birthday.
I heard that you were not around, and it caused a lot of problems.
Who did you hear it from? What's the big problem?
Someone who shouldn't be in my company finally left.
Why should this be a big problem?
Su Mansu said it.
Who was the one who left? What clients did he bring with him?
What do you intend to do?
This problem was caused by me.
If I hadn't called you to look after Ping'er that day.
You couldn't have brought Ping'er and my mother
to Hangzhou to see me and stayed for dinner which took away your time.
If you had been at the company that day,
these problems wouldn't have arisen.
So..you want to help me..understand how things turned out.
Such a big company would inevitably have all sorts of intricate connections within.
To be able to sit in this seat today,
I had to push aside and bully others on my way up the ladder.
Being the one pushed aside and bullied now is just part of the rules of the game.
But no matter what others say, I was the one who caused it.
Let's not talk about this situation.
And you don't need to find out more from others.
You ought to believe that I can solve any problem.
Okay. I'll leave first.
Also..
Tang Jing said
she would like to invite you over for dinner tonight.
I will pick you up after work.
No need. No need. I'll get there by myself.
- Why? - I need to return home to see my mother.
Let's go.
Mum, you have been lying on the sofa for the whole day
without moving a muscle,
nor drank any water.
What are you doing?
I thought of it. I thought of it!
What did you think of? Drink slowly..slower
slower..slower.
I'm so hungry.
Don't choke.
I thought of it.
If in a city and you have to find someone, there's always a way.
I thought of Uncle Cui's who has a good friend. He would definitely know
which hospital Uncle Cui is in.
Where would you go to look for him?
That person lives near the old pier. I'll go there to find him.
It's very far from here.
No way. I've already wasted a whole day.
I'm telling you. Your mother will never give up.
Mum, honestly speaking.. I do admire you.
Come on...let me send you.
Okay. Just come with me to the train station,
I know how to take the train myself.
Quick..your hands.
Can you open the door?
Hi.
You've arrived?
How is it going? Everything done?
Quick come and taste my soup.
How is it?
Very tasty.
Success!
- Did you do all of this? - Of course.
The sun has come out of the east!
Married...this is my married life.
This is still new but after a few days...
Of course not. Come..have a seat.
We can all begin.
- Good heavens.- Let me do it. You sit down.
No. I can do this.
Let me start...thank you to both of you.
You are the two most important people in my life.
He Han. Tang Jing is my best friend.
She really really loves you. You must treat her much better
I will.
And wishing that you'll find someone fast too.
Thanks.
Let's start!
I've already told He Han
our wedding
I don't want to invite too many people. Just a few good friends..
to enjoy two days together. What do you think?
It's your wedding nuptials. You both decide.
I'm okay with anything.
What about the date?
End of the year...it's only three months more.
Next year..spring. There are too many matters to settle at the end of the year.
Too many matters? You are just having delaying it by dragging this out for a few more months.
Zijun, what do you think?
End of the year. The faster the better.
You've already waited for so long. Please don't delay.
We'll listen to Zijun.
It's end of the year then..let's not wait.
I'm back at work next Monday.
There's no trips or overtime at the training department.
This job to me, is like being on holiday.
Oh, right. Do you know who is in the
new trainee list I got from our company?
Who is it?
He just came out from your company..that Phil.
You don't know?
This Phil really caused him a huge mess.
But it was rather strange. Where were you that day?
You actually just made him wait the whole day that day. No one was able to find you.
What's the matter?
I suddenly thought of my mum saying she went to look for Cui Baojian.
I'm worried and wondered if she had found him yet.
I'll go home and check up on her.
Why don't you give her a call first? She might already be home if she can't find him.
My mum's the sort who doesn't pick up phone calls.
I..I feel I'd better go home and check.
I'm so sorry dearest. I can't eat.
Both of you carry on eating.
Don't send me out.
This is your time together with good food and wine. He Han.
Ever since I returned from Hong Kong, I feel that something's not right with her.
Could be the pressure of work along with lots of family issues.
Wrong..I...I didn't see anything.
Sorry...sorry..
Sorry,
sorry...sorry.
Wrong...wrong..I'm in the wrong..
Sorry.
Sorry..sorry.
Sorry..It's not on purpose.
- I'm in the wrong. Sorry.- Who are you looking for?
The official visiting hours are over.
I...I'm looking for Cui Baojian.
- Which room is he in?- He..
He's in this block...on these few floors.
You don't know which room he's in?
I'm old. I... can't remember.
You see my memory..
Why don't you find out and come again?
This section is one where you can't come in without identification.
No..little miss...I really can't leave.
Little miss.. I beg of you.
Please help me out. Please help me find Cui Baojian.
He is..he is my lover.
Your lover? Why don't you know which room he's in?
It's his son who brought him here.
His son felt that I was good to his father
is because of money and didn't allow us to meet.
This time, he caused his father to have a brain haemorrhage. The next time
it's my turn. He'll going to force me to hang myself.
Little miss..I'm telling you
it's not only the young people, who know about Romeo and Juliet.
Really it's us, who are getting on in years.
If we ever meet our true love, really..really it is not easy at all.
So I have searched high and low
I must find Cui Baojian.
Aunty..I do understand you but I..
the hospital has regulations and can't let give out patient information.
What would I do then?
- I must find him.- Big sister, big sister.
They said that nurses and doctors can't give information,
but they haven't regulated patients talking.
Let's go.It's only a few rooms here. I'll help you find him.
Thank you so much.
I..am over seventy this year.
My wife passed away several years ago...
Baojian..
Baojian...how did you fall ill? Baojian
Baojian. I'm Zhenzhu.
Can you hear me speaking?
Can you hear me?
I know you can hear me speaking.
If you can hear, blink your eyes. Please blink...
You can hear me!
He can hear me speaking!
Big brother, how lucky you are! Your girlfriend is so pretty!
She treats you so well.
Get well quickly.
Thank you.
Baojian.
You are...
Sorry..I am his lover.
Lover?
Right..the last time I wasn't at home. Now I am back.
I can take care of him.
What's his situation like?
Aunty...come,
I'm telling you
he just woke from his coma yesterday.
Let's see how this develops over the next two days.
If it's good, he can recover partially.
Then..eating, walking and the rest?
Standing up and walking may not be possible.
In future, he has to use a wheel chair.
Baojian. Let me tell you.
Don't listen to the doctors or believe them.
They can speak nonsense at times.
You will be okay.
Doctor, I'm sorry to trouble you.
Today, I will be with him.
Ok. I'll leave first.
Sure. Thank you.
It's okay. Goodbye.
Thank you.
Jun Jun. Found your Uncle Cui.
No worries. He's in hospital now.
Right...don't worry.
You...have to go to work. You go and have a rest.
When I see you next, I'll tell you more.
Okay. I'm hanging up now.
Why did you come and find me?
Does Tang Jing know that you came to find me?
Listen to me. I don't want you to be anxious when you see Tang Jing.
We haven't done anything to hide from people.
This situation can be explained from beginning to end.
So if Tang Jing asks, why can't we let her know?
Just in case Tang Jing knows.
Just in case others ask. It's not your responsibility. It's completely mine.
The facts are that I brought Ping'er to Hangzhou without your knowledge.
I arranged the birthday party for Ping'er without your knowledge and only told you at the very end.
I left my responsibilities at work,
angered Phil and caused him to leave. You didn't know about this. As for your mother,
Ziqun and Bai Guang. I took the initiative to help them.
You were not aware of all this.
How can I say it like that?
If it's just a one-sided problem, it will be easier to handle the matter.
And I am an expert in resolving problems.
Hello.
Have you reached home yet?
Almost there.
What's the matter?
I tried to call Zijun, but she didn't answer.
Actually I wanted to ask you to look for Aunty and
ask her about her situation.
No problems. I'll go over shortly and see her.
Good. Thanks.
After you have seen Aunty, and if it's not too late, come over and see me.
We haven't really talked for a while. I'll get the wine out.
Your body hasn't recovered fully. So don't drink.
Rest early. Bye
[ Tang Jing ]
I don't know what will happen in the future.
The changes have occurred faster than we imagined.
Anyway from now onward, anything that involves the both of us will be borne by a person
which is to say, it's all my responsibility. Do you understand me?
"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 ♫