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The First Half of My Life
Episode 38
Can you two stop looking so miserable?
From my perspective, you two are considered successful.
You have a house, a car, money, and insurance.
What do I have? I have nothing.
I only have a wife who likes a hairstylist.
Aren't I still carrying on?
You don't know when things will change. What are you worrying about?
Change. What change can there be?
I have everything. I have everything I should have, as well as what I shouldn't have.
But honestly, Bai Guang, I'd like to live your life.
I wouldn't switch lives with you. I'd switch with He Han.
An elite in society with power and influence. Or, I'd switch with Old Zhuo.
He's traveled to so many places. He's tried everything, good and bad.
Most importantly, women flock to him.
He Han, who would you switch lives with? Chen Junsheng?
Why would he want to switch with me?
I know what you're thinking. There's nothing to be embarrassed about.
You merely like Tang Jing's best friend!
My wife's sister, Chen Junsheng's ex-wife. So what?
You're bold.
I didn't even dare speak of it.
You've already divorced Luo Zijun and married someone else. We still can't talk about it?
It's amoral to have both.
- Well said.- I'm not talking about you.
It's well said no matter who you're talking about.
Bai Guang, what else do you have to say? Say everything.
Talk!
You're not talking? If you don't, I will.
Listen, Bai Guang. You don't need to envy him or me.
The two of us don't have it as good as you do. I'm serious.
That's nonsense.
I know how much I'm worth.
I... I'm not even worth as much as that watch on your wrist.
You're not even worth as much as my watch.
Piss off.
His... His watch isn't as expensive as mine.
You like it? Here.
It's for you.
He Han, you're being insulting now.
Take it!
Don't you like it? I'll give it to you.
No matter what a scoundrel I am, I still have my dignity.
Why are you making it seem like I'm asking you for things?
Haven't you done it before?
What I mean is that a good horse deserves a fitting saddle.
If I wear such a watch, others would think I stole it.
You hear that, Chen Junsheng?
Bai Guang is better than us. Right?
You're better than us. You don't put on an act.
You put on an act.
See? He's laughing.
He's laughing. Why is he laughing?
- He understands me.- I get you too.
Yes, you're right.
I put on an act. That's why... I've been putting on an act the whole time.
It's true. I act all civil and refined.
I act like everything is easy for me, like I don't care about anything.
And him? He may look like this, but he's also pretending.
- How am I pretending?- How are you not?
- I'm not acting!- Of course you are!
I'm a coward! I'm such a coward.
I'm afraid of losing this and losing that.
I'm afraid of offending this person and that person. I'm a coward.
I don't pretend and I'm not a coward! I'm useless!
I rely on my wife for food and money! I even curse at my wife!
The hat on my head is even greener than the stock market! (wearing a green hat means being made a cuckold)
Very well.
Who can tell me what love is?
- Look at him.- He can even sing.
It can make men live and die for it!
Morning.
Good morning, President He.
- Good morning.- Morning.
You drank so much last night but you're still in so early. You sure are the model worker.
Tang Jing resigned from B&T.
What?
I hadn't heard the news yet when I left work yesterday.
It's said she emailed B&T in the middle of the night and then disappeared.
What do you mean disappeared?
As in nobody can find her. Her assistant went to her house but she wasn't home.
Tang Jing has blocked me. I can't find her right now.
Do you have her office number?
She resigned.
I just found out.
She's not blocking your number. She's not picking up anybody's calls.
Maybe she just wants to go somewhere for a few days.
Don't worry. I will find her.
She's not the type who would do something stupid.
I'm going to look for Tang Jing.
Where are you going to look for her?
I don't know either.
I'll see if she took her car. I'll ask her friends.
Or check her gym.
I'll go.
An Qi'er's boss is coming later. If the higher-ups find out
you're not attending today's important meeting, it won't look good. I'll go.
Thanks.
Chen Junsheng!
You're going to look for Tang Jing? Are you kidding? Why isn't He Han the one going?
I'll be back soon. It won't take up much time.
The board of directors is testing you.
You have to hurry back. You hear me?
- Do you hear me?- I know!
What the heck?
Why did you resign from Chen Xing?
Because of some personal reasons.
I heard your mother speak of Tang Jing's whereabouts. Hurry back.
I can't talk about it.
Can you elaborate on what the reason was?
Ms. Luo, are you very busy?
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, I have some urgent business.
I need to leave. I'm sorry.
Wait, Ms. Luo. Please wait.
I'm afraid you won't find as nice benefits elsewhere as the ones offered by our company.
I know, thank you. However, I really have to go. I'm sorry.
You--
I... I never imagined I'd be the last one to have seen Tang Jing.
I'm so shocked. My heart is going pitter-patter.
That day, I saw Tang Jing leaving her house
with a suitcase.
Where did you see Tang Jing? You went to see her?
I didn't.
I... I just... That day...
Which day?
Two days ago. Yes, two days ago.
Two days ago, I think after work.
After work, you... I was just muddleheaded.
I didn't know how I ended up at her house.
I just happened to run into Tang Jing.
She was carrying a suitcase and said she was going out.
- To where?- She didn't say!
At the time, everything seemed all right.
You... Who could've known? Who could've known she would cut off communications with everyone?
She had a suitcase so she probably went on a vacation to relax and take her mind off things.
At least we don't have to be too worried.
You went to look for Tang Jing?
Right, I went to...
I didn't go to look for her. I just bumped into her.
I bumped into her and we chatted for awhile.
What did you two chat about?
It's really nothing much. I just gave her some advice.
What advise did you give her?!
You...what are you nagging about? What do you think can I tell her?
I just told her that one must indeed work hard to achieve success in one's career.
But when it comes to fate in love,
it is destined by the Heaven.
Right? If it's time to let go, one should let go. I told her to give up the seat for you.
So that not all three of you will end up badly battered. That's more or less what I said.
Who told you to say these?!
Do you know that you are adding oil to the fire?!
What's wrong with you?! I think that you all are so weird!
Aren't all that I said the truth?
You all don't want to go say the truth so I can only say it.
Right? You think that you are not adding oil to fire?
You think you didn't add salt to the wound?
You think Tang Jing will get enlightened already after touring around?
She won't blame you anymore? She will give you her blessings? Totally impossible.
Since you can think of what the ending looks like, then I feel the more that we should make it simple and direct.
It's way stronger than just mumbling and delaying things.
Don't think that she can't handle this kind of trauma.
The Heaven sent us all to this world
exactly to train our resistance skills.
But the second to the last statement of mom is also correct.
I feel that for a person like Tang Jing,
nothing surely will happen so don't be too worried already.
That's right. What Ziqun said is so correct.
Maybe after traveling, when Tang Jing returns, she might brought with her a He Han-like guy.
What are you smiling about? But you are different.
If you get past this village, you won't be able to see the same shop anymore.
Right? Anyway, I feel that a person should always move up.
You can't be going back to the same place after circling around for this long, right?
That...since we all can already confirm that Tang Jing is safe, I'll go back to the office now.
That...do you need me to fetch the child later?
No need, I can do it.
You even have the nerve to ask her if the child should be fetch or not?
I'll just fetch our child later after I send my mother back home. No need to worry about it.
How is your job searching?
Almost...done already.
Where is it?
Once I get the acceptance notice, I'll tell you all.
How does it compare to Chen Xing?
Of course it has more opportunity for progress compared to Chen Xing.
Sure. If you need any help, call me.
Okay. Thank you.
I'm going now, Ziqun.
I'm leaving, mom.
Go now, hurry.
You...already found a job? Why didn't you tell us?
Which company? How much is your salary per month?
I haven't found a job. I just don't want him to help me
that's why I said that.
- No. Why won't you let him help you?- That's right.
And that He Han, you left the company all because of him.
It is just right that he arrange for your next job. Why won't you accept it?
I must make a clear separation line between me and He Han. Same too with Chen Junsheng.
Other than PIng'er being an aspect that we can't divide,
we should make all other things very clear.
I noticed that your brain might be abnormal.
They are all wanting to hug your legs and help you. Do you feel that you are so skilled or capable?
You will die from exhaustion like this.
It is indeed very tiring like this.
But this makes things more pure and our relationships will last longer.
By this I don't need to stay at a place or resign everyday
just for some ways of the world.
I also don't need to keep guessing daily
about the attitude of my superior and my colleagues,
about which words of them is true and which is false,
which words are really praises and which are just due to my connections.
I indeed can understand what you are saying.
But I feel that...if it was me and someone is trying to help me now,
I will be so grateful already.
Why must you care about so many other things?!
What's the point of talking to her about now and the future?
The world changes everyday.
I never saw anyone achieving the sweet fruits of their bitter labor.
I feel that one's days are always...
The sugar jar... Hurry and get some water.
- Hurry, her sugar is dropping.- I know...
Low sugar...
Don't know what's wrong with my head lately. I keep getting dizzy.
Still haven't left?
Just preparing to leave.
There are still no news about Tang Jing?
She probably went to travel. Relax.
Quickest, she'll be back in three to four days.
If she went far, probably ten plus days.
I don't think she went to travel and relax.
Why then did she take her luggage?
It is because I can't understand it that's why I have been thinking until now.
Being unable to handle Tang Jing's matter well, I am guilty about it. I also am unable to explain this to Luo Zijun.
Oh, right, when you were not here earlier, the board of directors discussed with me about the choices for the new Vice CEO.
If they are to promote anyone from the company, you are the only choice.
That's why, you can sleep soundly without worries from now on.
Especially tell Ling Ling to stop worrying too much that she considers every bush and tree as enemies.
Thank you.
Why are you thanking me? You deserve all these.
In comparison, you actually are Chen Xing's real guardian.
I just hooted and helped midway.
Let's go. Let's go home.
Ziqun, now that your shop has opened, how about I come back and help you?
How about Old Zhuo's shop? Are you supposed to just go and leave as you want to?
I'll just come over during the day since your shop is more busy then.
His shop only becomes busy after eight so I'll just go back around 6 pm.
- How about that?- You'll get tired.
Even if I'm tired, I'm happy. It's worth it.
Ziqun!
I'm divorced.
For you, I've already gotten a divorce.
You must be that damn Ah Huei, right?
I wasn't able to find you last time and you dare come today to die?!
Bro, if you want to fight, let's just fight later.
Let me tell you.
You and Ziqun should just get a divorce. You two have no feelings for each other anymore.
- Say that again!- Don't...
You think she is your wife?
Just because she bore you a child, she is already your wife?
Let me tell you. She also has slept with me.
She even told me that she will marry me and bear me children. Tell me. Whose wife is she?
- I didn't say those things! I...- Damn you! Today...
I didn't!
Stop fighting!
What? I still have a lot of details. You want to hear them?
Stop fighting already!
- Don't...- Damn you! If I don't kill you today...
Don't run! I...
Stop fighting already...
You...don't believe him.
He was just making up things, really...
He said those words to anger you. I really didn't do anything.
I understand. I know that during that time, I was such a scoundrel..
If I was you, I also would look for someone better and leave.
Don't go.
Didn't you say earlier that you're coming back to help me?
Let's just talk about it once Old Zhuo has found someone suitable.
Totally...I really find this totally funny.
What does he think he is?! Tell me.
This Bai Guang actually dare to be choosy now?
He even said before that he will change for the better just for you.
Oh, my, thank you. Isn't it? Thank you for him helping.
Is that already what you call changing for the better?
Fine. Next time, I'll do several ways of changing myself.
I'll let him see them until he vomits.
Really so funny...totally.
And also, ask back those money that Ah Huei borrowed from you.
Also, whether it's Bai Guang or Ah Huei,
if they borrow money from you again, don't lend them.
It's better to give yourself than money.
Because they won't be able to really take you away but you might not be able to get the money back.
And also, might as well don't accept any of them.
It's better to have one than none, right?
Moreover, Bai Guang really improved a lot.
He was just angered by Ah Huei's words today.
Anyway, I've already decided that once he has calm down after a few days, I'll go see him.
Weren't you previously crying and shouting about getting a divorce with him? How come you are changing your mind again?
You...hateful little girl. You really can't stay away from a man.
I...it's not that I can't live without a man.
I just want it to be like this where things are going so smoothly even if I have to go round and begin again.
It's fine with me if it's a bit ordinary. I don't want to change anymore.
You still want it to be just a bit ordinary?!
Is that meaningful? Is being ordinary meaningful?
Ask your sister...
Hello. How did you know that Tang Jing is in Tianjin?
You...have you contacted her already?
I also don't know why she went to Tianjin.
If not because someone from B&T went on a business trip and bumped into her in the airport,
no one until now would know where she is.
She is not answering her phone. He Han and I already called her.
I know already. I'll go to Tianjin now to look for her.
How about you let me borrow your car for two days?
Okay. I'll go to your house now to get the car.
That's it then. Goodbye.
What is it?
That...no, you...
If you are using your phone, you could have done it in front of us.
Isn't it just about looking for Tang Jing? How is Tang Jing?
Tang Jing is in Tianjin. I'm going to Tianjin now to look for her.
You are...oh, my, my ancestor, what time is it already?
- It's already so late. How are you going?- I'm driving there.
Even if you drive, it's still very late. Moreover, Tang Jing won't answer your call.
Tianjin is such a huge place. Where are you going to search? That's looking for a needle in a haystack.
Shanghai to Tianjin is just 1,000 kilometers. If I drive,
it will just take me one night to get there. As long as I arrive at Tianjin, I will have a way to find her.
That...if I don't come back by tomorrow's afternoon, help me fetch Ping'er from school.
What if she won't see you?
I'll just treat it as going there for nothing, okay?
What about your job interview for tomorrow and the next day?
I don't care anymore. I'll just go there first.
Let me tell you. You kid...right now, you're really pressing on courageously, is that it?
But what you should do now is to see He Han and not look for Tang Jing.
- Okay already. I'm going to change now.- Junjun, let me tell you.
Listen. You...
Look at that... Let me tell you...
Can't you make a decisive and swift reaction just for once?
You... You child, let me tell you...
You just make me anxious all the time.
Can you not be a soft and leaning lamb forever? Can't you?
Really...
Hello, Baojian,
it's time to eat your medicine already.
Right. The medicine is just placed in the drawer, that pink...
Right, the pink box.
How come it is you? Where is Chen Junsheng?
Get in the car and we'll talk.
Chen Junsheng said that you plan to drive the car alone to Tianjin.
Right. If I set out now, I'll be there by tomorrow morning.
Have you driven that far before?
A lot of things can have a first time.
But a first time like this is very dangerous. I'm not allowing you to go.
Stay at Shanghai. I'll go to Tianjin tomorrow morning to look for Tang Jing.
Chen Junsheng will also come with me.
You are you. I am I.
Let me finish first.
I know that if you insist on going to Tianjin to look for Tang Jing, I won't be able to stop you.
But I want to ask you, do you know why Tang Jing have to go to Tianjin?
If she is just going to travel and relax,
she can go anywhere. Why must it be Tianjin?
Or, do you know if she has any important friend living there?
Or do you know where to find her?
I don't know.
Don't know.
I think I know where she is.
Our Chen Xing has a huge client in Tianjin. Our contract will be ending next month.
Chen Junsheng and I have went there three times but we were still unable to convince the client to renew their contract.
You are saying that Tang Jing went there to steal your client?
- But didn't she already resign from B&T?- Bargaining chip.
If she is able to sign this client plus her fame in our field,
she will be in high demand among any company.
Are you sure that Tang Jing went to Tianjin for a client or this is just your guess?
I know her.
That's why, the person who should go to Tianjin is me and Chen Junsheng and I already agreed to go there together early tomorrow morning.
Where are we going?
I'm taking you home.
Go back and have a good rest. Take care of Ping'er and yourself.
Just leave the rest to me.
I know that by doing this, I had made you feel awkward and guilty.
But there must be someone that should stand out and end this matter.
What I want to tell you is
that until now, I never regretted anything.
And it's the same for the future.
No matter until what day, no matter what will happen,
I will wait for you.
No matter how long, I will wait.
Going there this early?
We must make it to the earliest train so we can reach Tianjin by noon.
Just being late by a minute, a huge client might already get stolen.
You Tang Jing is trying to take revenge at He Han?
Probably for a lot of reasons. With Tang Jing's personality, getting such a setback in her romantic relationship,
she surely will be more active in her career.
If this client get stolen by Tang Jing,
will your promotion as Vice CEO be affected?
The rain wants to fall, the bride wants to get married, what can I do?
Logically speaking, He Han should take responsibility for this.
Isn't it all because his relationship with Tang Jing had a problem?
How about don't go anymore? It's better to get yourself out from this matter.
We've agreed to go together. Can I not go just like that?
Chen Junsheng, stop thinking that this is being righteous and loyal.
At work, you should be clear about the definition of responsibility and authority. Do you know that?
Why are you back?
No need to go anymore.
No need to go to Tianjin anymore?
Why?
Tang Jing is back.
The client has been stolen?
Stolen to which company?
Everyone, we have been trying to find Chen Xing an outstanding Vice CEO all this time.
What we didn't expect is that in the end, we will find someone who is not only
outstanding but also is a very brilliant talent.
That is Ms. Tang Jing.
In here, I won't introduce her anymore since everyone knows each other very well already.
Ms. Tang's inclusion in our company is a new beginning for Chen Xing.
With the strong team up of her and He Han,
I believe that in less than two years, our Chen Xing will create miracles in this field.
I even thought that Chairman came today to announce that your husband is being promoted to Vice CEO.
How come there suddenly is a Tang Jing behind him?
Thinking about it, it's really so unfair sometimes.
No matter how hard you work, it's still luck that determines the outcome.
Say, you think Chairman still thinks that He Han and Tang Jing are the perfect couple and a formidable combination?
You're saying that Chairman might really not know that two of them have broken up?
I feel that he probably doesn't know it.
The meeting has ended...
Ms. Tang.
Ms. Tang, welcome.
Choosing our Chen Xing among so many companies.
Of course. Because I have several important matters that I must do here.
What matters?
First thing, I am firing you.
What?
You have been fired.
Why?
Because starting today, I make the decisions here.
Under my watchful eyes, I cannot allow an employee who spread rumors to create trouble and incite disunity and dissension
no matter how strong your working skills are.
Are you talking about me?
No one has said such thing about me in my so many years of working here in Chen Xing.
I know why you are doing this.
You also know.
What you are doing is using your official power to retaliate on a personal grudge.
Only once you've gotten to my current position can you have the right to criticize my way of handling people.
What basis does she have to fire me?
I always do my best in every task I did for the company.
This is already her second time.
Anyone will treasure an employee like me.
What right does she have to treat me like this? Why must she deliberately keep making things hard for me?!
Wipe your tears.
After a few days, I'll go talk to Tang Jing about this.
If it really won't work, let's just work for another company.
I won't go anywhere. I will keep staying here in Chen Xing.
Why must you insist on going against Tang Jing?
I am going to sue her! I am going to sue her for using her official power to get back on me for personal grudges!
I am going to complain about her to the board of directors! I'm going to let her leave Chen Xing!
Okay already.
You're just saying angry words. Calm down.
Chen Junsheng, let us hurry and leave this place.
I want to go home. I don't want to stay for even a second.
Never thought that we'll be working together again.
I also never expected it. After looking for you for so many days, I actually will see you here.
So sorry. I went to Tianjin to get a client behind all your backs.
But only by doing this can I get the first opportunity.
You should know that I won't resign and travel just for some little thing.
Time is gold. It's not worth to waste it in grieving.
Hope we can work happily together.
Let's talk about business. Let me handle Angel's case.
What are you planning to do?
Help them turn things around and claim Huadong's market.
Impossible. Even I can't do it.
It was exactly because you can't do it so I am going to do it.
The client that you were unable to get despite going to Tianjin for so many times, wasn't I able to get him?
This is your purpose for coming here to Chen Xing.
If you agree with it, I will call for a meeting now.
Come in.
Ms. Tang.
You need anything?
Nothing. I saw that your secretary isn't here yet
so I went over here to ask if you need any help for I can do it for you.
Nothing. Thank you.
You are from Ling Ling's department, the one working under her.
Right. Right. I am Xiao Dong.
I am not with Ling Ling.
I am also an employee that has worked for Chen Xing for a long time.
I only have interactions with Ling Ling at work
but privately, we are not that close.
You also feel that I shouldn't have let Ling Ling leave Chen Xing?
You should. I feel that what you did is right.
Ling Ling indeed is a bit capable when it comes to her work
but...
but she is a bit selfish when it comes to treating other people.
Subordinates like us can't really dare to tell her that.
How could Ling Ling have an ungrateful subordinate like you?
Ms. Tang, it is because I trust you that's why I told you the truth.
I just arrived here so how could there be any trust?
A fencing person might be able to get some advantage initially but surely won't be able to go far in the business world.
I especially don't like a person like that.
If you want to get promoted and sit on Ling Ling's previous position, you should first learn how to behave with integrity.
I don't need any help right now. Go back to your work.
Sure. Then Ms. Tang, I'll go back to work.
Hello, Ms. Wu. It's me, Luo Zijun.
I want to ask if you have any free time lately.
If you have any free time today, I want to come over there and have a chat with you.
At most, just ten minutes.
I am actually just going to wait for you in the restaurant below your office.
Okay? When you're done with your work, tell me. Just directly come down.
I'll wait for you in the restaurant. I won't leave until I see you.
Bye-bye.
Hello, do you want to order?
Later, okay? I'm still waiting for someone.
Okay. Thank you.
Luo Zijun.
Ms. Wu, so sorry.
There really were so many things going on today that I only get to have time just now.
I know. I was afraid that you'll forget so I dare not leave.
How could I forget it?
Hello, may I ask what you want to order?
No need. No need.
I still have to meet someone later so let's make this short.
Okay. Okay.
- I heard that you are currently looking for a job.- Yes.
I have guessed that you came today to see me for this.
How are those girl boy affections of yours going?
Have you done handling them? We can only continue talking if you're done handling them.
No. No. It's not like what you are thinking.
Those things won't affect me. There are no such things.
That's good then. I actually am not interested about those romantic stuff
that you young people do.
Since you came to see me, it means that you've decided
- to work with me.- Yes.
But you must think about it well. Not all people like to work with me.
Of course. I know. I can learn a lot if I follow you.
I'm surely willing.
It's just that I am worried that if you hire me back to the market research company,
won't Su Manshu be against it?
Right now, Su Manshu and I are project partners.
I now have the final say on whether to use you or not.
That's great then.
Moreover, you know my principles. As long as you do your job well,
I don't really care on how others criticize you.
That's great then. Thank you Ms. Wu for giving me another chance to work with you.
Anyway, as long as I get to work with you, it's fine with me whatever work you'll let me do.
- Really?- Of course.
What if it requires you to leave Shanghai?
Go on a business trip? No problem.
Not a business trip. It's to bring your son and leave Shanghai.
For at least one year, you have to go to Guangdong with me.
If we are not able to do good, we will return. If it goes well, we might need to stay there for a long time.
In there, there are a few companies that's about to close down.
I was asked by a transnational company to go there
to select a few good ones for a chance for a merger.
I actually already went to see a few people before you.
This is after all quite a good opportunity but the price you must pay is quite big too.
I can help you resolve the problem about your child's schooling.
But more importantly, you must say goodbye to all those messed up things and people here in Shanghai.
If you want to have a good self-advancement, you must first be free.
You must not get connected with too much worldly things.
I feel that I probably can do it.
If you are able to be resolute on this, I feel that this might be your best chance
to get out of this muddle water.
I understand what you mean.
You also need not rush to give me an answer. Go back and give it careful thought.
I'll go to Shenzhen on Monday. You can give me a reply anytime before Monday.
Okay.
I'll get going then.
Okay. Thank you, Ms. Wu.
Bye-bye.
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♫ 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 ♫