The First Half of My Life (我的前半生)

The First Half of My Life

Episode 16

Then based on what you said, this seemed to be a good thing.

But you know that the person in B&T in charge of this project is Tang Jing.

To avoid arousing suspicions, it isn't convenient for me to interfere with this project.

That's why, I want to let you go.

I...

I fear that... Yes, this project indeed

is a rare opportunity for any of the project manager here in the company.

But I fear that I'm not suitable.

After all, working with B&T is such a huge challenge.

If there is anyone in Chenxing right now who is able to do this job,

it is only you.

If you have any problem, we can communicate anytime. I can give you suggestions.

But the person who must be in the front line is you.

If you are able to achieve greater, faster, better, and more economical results than B&T,

not only Chenxing, but individually, you will rise into fame in the business world.

But...I working with Tang Jing...isn't that a bit not suitable?

You also know

- that towards me, Tang Jing is-- - I know.

But you also know Tang Jing's professionalism.

Work is work. Personal relationship is personal relationship.

But I have a pile of problems at home right now. I indeed am afraid that it will affect the work.

There isn't really anything that you can't manage right?

You just have two wives?

The more children you have, the more wives you have, the more you should work hard, am I right?

Fine. I'll treat it as you accepting it already.

Thank you. You said that you are asking me to help you but actually, you are trying to promote me.

Helping each other.

Junsheng.

Didn't you went home early to clean up the house?

I initially planned to go.

Later...aren't your parents going there this lunchtime?

I was thinking that if Jiaqing and I go there now, it might get a bit awkward.

Old people are a bit traditional. It will be fine after some time.

I understand their feelings.

And also, don't worry. I'm psychologically prepared.

People don't usually slap a smiling apologetic person, right?

If not because you are very considerate, with this journey full of trials,

we won't be able to end up as we are right now.

Since it wasn't easy but we're now together,

we must live well from now on.

We will, Junsheng. It hasn't been easy for the two of us.

I will treasure this.

Ping'er, come. Look at your room.

Look at how big your room is.

There is a huge bed, so comfortable, right?

Look, the advantage of having a new house

is that you can design it to whatever you want.

Look. That wall is all empty.

You can think about what posters you want to place there.

Think about what huge toy you want to place on that corner of your room. Right? Let's go.

I don't want to enter this room! This room is too dark!

Too dark?

Tomorrow, I'll help you make the lighting brighter then.

We must sleep early today, wake up by 630 am tomorrow,

and leave by 7 am.

We have to ride the bus to your school and I have to go to work.

I'll fetch you tomorrow after work.

That's why, you might need to wait in your school for me for a little more while.

But no matter what, don't run off. Just wait for me in your school. Okay?

Let's go. Hurry and go to sleep.

I don't want to!

I don't want to live here! I want to go home!

Ping'er, this is now our home. We will be living here from now on.

We can't go back to our old house anymore?

Basically, it's like that.

But if you are willing, you can also go back

during weekends to play with your grandparents and father.

Why did father let us live in such a rundown house?

Is it? I don't feel that it's rundown.

Let's just try to decorate and it will be better once we're get used to living here.

After a while, you won't find this place rundown anymore.

Let's go. Hurry and go to sleep. Or else, you might not be able to wake up tomorrow.

Mommy, I don't want to live in that dark room.

I want to sleep with you.

Okay. Sleep with me.

Sleep with me today. Let's go.

Sleep. Be good.

I don't want to stay here. I want to go home.

Ping'er, you're being too noisy. I can't sleep anymore.

We still have to wake up tomorrow.

I want to go...I want to go home...

I don't want to stay here.

I want...

If you keep being like this, I'll get angry already. I'll let you go back to your own room to sleep.

I don't want!

I want to go home.

Ping'er, don't cry. We have to wake up early tomorrow.

Don't cry anymore. Hurry and go to sleep.

I want to go...I want to go home.

I don't...I don't...

I don't want to stay here.

I don't...I don't want to stay here.

I want...

Before, you just need to walk and you're already in your school.

Right now, since we have moved, we need to ride a bus until three stops. It's also quite convenient.

Why did daddy let us move into a place like this that's so far from the school?

And even let us ride the bus.

A lot of kids ride the bus to go to school.

This is called being environmentally friendly. Don't your teacher always say that?

Being environmentally friendly is using public transportation more. Understand?

We will ride the 56 Road bus and get off on the third stop.

Have you memorized it?

Bye-bye!

I'm already late. You go in first.

Bye-bye. Bye-bye.

- Good morning, little kid. - Good morning.

My shoe has fallen! My shoe!

Hey, I lost my shoe. Can't you just give me this ride?

I also just came out of my house and currently stuck in traffic.

I probably need 50 minutes to reach you so you surely will be late.

How about you inform your store manager beforehand?

How am I supposed to say it to her? I'll tell her that I lost my shoe so I was late?

How am I supposed to tell her that? Moreover, if I am late today,

my full attendance bonus will be gone.

What to do?

Let me think...

He Han should pass by your location when he goes to work.

How about you call him first and see if he has left already or where is he now?

Maybe he can fetch you in passing.

Oh, really?! That's great! I'll call him now then.

Bye-bye.

Hello.

Hello, Director He,

Brother He, where are you?

Where am I? Xujiahui.

Oh, that's great! You are in Xujiahui? I'm also in Xujiahui!

Can you come fetch me?

In my way to work today, my shoe fell off due to the being pushed by the crowd.

I'm currently standing on the street barefoot.

Sorry. I can't help you with that.

I am indeed passing by your location but I cannot let you hitch a ride with me.

You can only think of a way by yourself.

If you can't find a way, then it means that you didn't prepare enough beforehand.

Because if I fetch you today,

then you will think that you already have a back-up.

That whenever you meet any problem, someone will come help you.

But in reality, it will never be that coincidental

that someone will let you hitch a ride with them at the most critical time.

That's why, it's all up to you.

Hey! Hey! What do you mean by that?

I...It's my first day in our new house today.

When I came out, I was in a bit of a hurry. After dropping my son off at his school,

I was about to ride the subway train to work.

How would I know that my shoe will fall off due to the crowd?

I didn't mean for it to happen.

And moreover, I only asked you to help me for today and didn't ask you

to fetch me everyday. What do you mean?!

Moreover, if you won't fetch me, then don't.

Why say so many nonsense and highfalutin reasons?! Bye-bye!

Hello?

Tang Jing!

He's in the Xujiahui District, but he's refusing to pick me up!

I can't believe these kinds of people exist in the world!

He doesn't act like a person when he's crazy. Okay, I'll pick you up. Wait for me.

Okay, okay. Hurry up! Bye!

The shoes are over there. You should be able to wear my size.

Ah, I'm so angry it's making me insane!

This madman's making me insane! Who even does this kind of thing?

Not picking me up even though he's nearby, and making me stand barefoot on the street

for people to laugh at! Seriously!

I'm telling you, Tang Jin. Recently I even thought --

I thought he was a relatively kind, empathetic person.

But today I realized that he's really just cold-blooded from head to toe! I've never met anybody like this!

You're so incredibly lucky that you didn't marry him.

It's the wisest decision of your entire life.

The kindest person in the world is you, not him!

I may be kind, but I still can't guarantee that you won't be late.

Judging by the situation, you'll need to come out even earlier tomorrow.

Yeah.

So how's living in your new home so far?

If you need anything, I can deliver it to you in the afternoon.

I'm okay. It's just Ping'er. He cried all night about wanting to go home.

You didn't get much rest either, did you?

Slept at 2 A.M., woke up at 4 A.M.

Looks like I'll need some time to adapt, too.

When I get off from work, I'll come visit you.

My shoes got lost in the crowd,

and my friend had to pick me up.

I even had to borrow her shoes in order to come to work.

Does losing your shoes count as an excuse? Just because your shoes fell off doesn't mean your feet fell off!

You can always find some way to get to work on time!

Besides, we sell shoes. It's not like we would've made you work barefoot.

Yes, I know your work performance is good. But that's not a reason for you to be late.

Yes, I know.

You look exhausted. Would you like to find a bed and nap a while first?

No, no, I don't need to.

All right. Well, since you arrived late, you can leave a little past your shift.

Your post-shift stocking and closing duties will serve as a warning today. I won't count this against your full attendance bonus.

But I need to pick up my kid.

Then I'll lower your bonus instead.

Oh, no no no. Don't lower it. I'll take care of stocking.

Okay. Go do your work.

You're in a good mood today, inviting me out to lunch.

I'm here to talk to you about something.

You mean the Luo Zijun situation this morning?

So you admit that you're in the wrong?

No. I already told her my reasons through the phone. She should understand.

You could've given her a ride and told her the reasons in the car.