The first 200 lines.
Sorry, I was on the phone with my dad.
Old Hu, how is it? You've been looking all day.
Give an assessment.
It's not bad. There's a soul to it. The style is unique.
Zi Xuan, I don't have any problems with it.
Your friend's name is Chu...
- Chu Jun. - Chu Jun?
That's a good name.
That can just be your pen name. You don't have to pick a pseudonym.
I really like your drawings.
I'm about to start a new project. I already decided the subject matter.
I think you'll definitely be up for the task.
That's great! You two are really hitting it off.
- Thank you, Chief Editor Hu. - You're welcome.
For this project
we're doing a three-month serial in the first installment.
If it turns out well, we'll add another five.
Then we'll release an animation, figures, a movie, the whole package.
It could even be turned into a television series.
If you're interested, we can discuss the contract right now.
Don't worry, compensation will definitely be generous.
Old Hu, my good man! I owe you one.
What does this have to do with you? I admire Chu Jun's talent.
Thank you, Chief Editor Hu.
I just want to ask how much of my time per week would this project require?
If going by two new submissions a week
it'll probably take up about four full days
and one day for discussion, and one for editing.
You only get one day of rest.
Then... wouldn't my whole week be full?
Pretty much.
I don't know how fast you work yet
so I'm guessing it'll be a bit slow in the beginning as you adjust.
I'm afraid you won't get much free time in the first three months.
You should be prepared.
- That's... - That's not a problem!
There's a problem.
If it takes up so much of my time, how will I still work at the hospital?
You're still going to work at the hospital?
Yang Zi Xuan, didn't you say she was quitting?
- I... - Who says I'm quitting?
I may have mentioned it.
- You shouldn't have! - You shouldn't have!
Listen, I did a lot to get you this job.
Old Hu is my good friend.
Normally, he wouldn't give a newbie such a big project.
Chu Jun, you'd get a salary three times higher than at Renhe
as well as other benefits.
If you find it too tiring, I can talk to him to get someone to help you.
Why did you say I was quitting?
Wouldn't that be good?
You're not happy training at Renhe.
You want to be a graphic novel artist. Why not try to achieve it?
Have you been abroad too long? Why do you act on impulse?
Is changing jobs something to be done on impulse?
How long do you need to think about it?
I don't know either.
I have to go to work.
230 meters. Not bad.
You're here to relax. Why am I the only one playing?
Come, give it a try.
I don't have gloves.
If I'd known, I would've brought sterile gloves from the hospital.
Here, use mine. They're a bit big, but just make do.
This is a driver. Most people start off using this.
Here.
Don't be scared. Nobody will laugh at you.
Play without any inhibitions.
I've gotten rusty, or else it would've been 270.
I can't believe you.
When I said I was bringing you here to golf
why didn't you say you knew how to play?
You didn't ask me.
You're so cunning. I'm not playing anymore.
No, no, no. Don't go.
You can't compare yourself to me on this. I've played with my dad since I was kid.
My dad used to do business in the south. This sport was very popular.
He played with clients.
I could already shoot a 78 when I was 18 years old.
I've never broken into the seventies.
The problem with you when you golf is that your grip is too tight.
On your downswing, you're nearly swinging your whole body around.
That's why you lose some of your strength.
Understand?
Don't just drink water. Here, play.
I... I'm not playing anymore. I'm a bit tired.
Come on, nobody's laughing at you. Play without fear. Here.
You need to have an even grip.
Your ball always veers left.
That means you're swinging too hard with your right hand.
On the downswing, move with your hips and then follow through with your arms.
Here, get into position.
Feet shoulder width apart.
Okay, keep your back straight and squat down a little.
Don't be nervous. Relax, relax.
Relax, but that doesn't mean not using any strength, okay?
Do you not work out?
Arms, back, waist, butt.
How come you're sweating so much? It's not hot today.
I'm a little weak. I need to work out.
Let's have a competition. Whoever loses pays for dinner.
Why don't you just say it? What do you want to eat?
Smart. Keep playing. I'll watch.
Come on, Professor Zhuang.
Hit it!
- Leaving? - Yes.
- Bye. - Bye.
Yang Yu? I'll be going your way. Why don't I give you a ride?
No need, Head Nurse.
I'm having dinner with a friend before going home.
All right. We're taking off then.
- Okay, see you tomorrow. - Bye.
Still haven't left yet?
Not going home to make dinner for your mom?
Who are you waiting for?
Don't you know?
What's going on?
He was still very enthusiastic a while ago.
He bought me breakfast, drove me home after work.
Ever since working on the mobile platform with you
he's been growing colder by the day.
He said he was going to go home with me today to fix the water pipe
but now I can't even get him to leave work.
Who the hell did that?
Chief?
- What are you doing? - What are you doing?
I'm working on that consultation website. I'm learning how to do it.
You only think about work.
Are you not going to work on the serious business?
Work isn't serious business?
Besides, just stick to talking. Why are you hitting me?
Is work important or your wife?
She's still waiting. Are you going to fix that water pipe or not?
Yes, yes, yes.
If you are going to, then hurry up. Go on. I'll save it for you.
Thanks, Chief.
Chief.
Yang Yu isn't my wife yet. She hasn't agreed to date me yet.
Get out of here.
Hello?
Hello, Professor Zhuang?
Are you in your office?
I have two days off. Is something the matter?
I...
It's nothing. I won't bother you then.
Okay.
Sir, your tea is at your table.
- Okay, thank you. - You're welcome.
Who got married?
Why did you peek?
I just got a quick glance. There's a wedding dress.
It's a junior classmate. She had her wedding yesterday.
She didn't invite you?
She did. I didn't go.
Why?
No reason. I didn't want to go.
You're quite open-minded.
You're already at this age, but you're not in any hurry.
You're in no hurry. Why would I be?
In this age, people can get married if they want to.
Who still cares about age anymore?
Then how come I've heard your mom has been rushing you?
Who did you hear that from? Who's been so mouthy?
Chen Shao Cong?
Nonsense. Don't listen to his nonsense.
My parents are open-minded.
I'll get married when I want to. Not getting married is fine too.
I'll have children when I want to. Not having any is fine too.
But how come I heard your mom fought with you when you broke up with Xue Luan?
I've said too much.
That Chen Shao Cong. I'm going to sew his mouth shut.
Since the two of you fought
then that shows your mom thought Xue Luan wasn't a bad choice.
So how come you two still broke up?
He is quite a good person.
We were quite happy together.
We worked late together, had spicy hotpot together
and had surgery for 30 hours together.
Staying up all night didn't feel tiring either.
Later on, perhaps there were still some...
some issues with our opinions.
We couldn't stay together like that.
So...
Xue Luan knows you so well.
He was your classmate and coworker for so many years
but still couldn't stay with you.
Does that make it even harder for you to trust others?
Don't worry. I'll definitely get married.
I've just been at the hospital too much in the past two years.
Only at work do I feel like I exist.
Aren't you the same?
So your sense of existence has been especially poor in this past month.
Did you bring me here to relax?
I even taught you how to swing. I should take a swing at you instead.
Sorry, I turned this into a serious conversation.
Too late.
I was originally going to settle for ramen
but now, I want to eat roast duck.
- How about French cuisine? - Good, even more expensive.
And add a bottle of wine.
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