All language subtitles for OUR INTERPRETER EPISODE 02 [VIKI]

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♫ A new day begins with a refreshing breeze at dawn ♫

♫ Happy poems wink with joy ♫

♫ My longing for you traverses the sea ♫

♫ Sounds travels through you and me ♫

♫ The destiny of life ♫

♫ Who makes my heart beat? ♫

♫ I close my eyes and hear the world breathe ♫

♫ I used to wander through strange places ♫

♫ I turn around and you're still there ♫

♫ Listen as I softly whisper ♫

♫ I'll only say this to you, "Lovely, baby" ♫

♫ Come closer to me, listen to me ♫

♫ And let me fill your ears ♫

♫ If I'm brave enough ♫

♫ Can I ignite the fireworks? ♫

♫ And let happiness rain down on us ♫

♫ Listen as I softly whisper ♫

♫ I'll only say this to you, "You're so cute" ♫

♫ Hold me tight, make me smile ♫

♫ And fill my wanderings with something meaningful ♫

♫ The sun rises, and the moon sets ♫

♫ If fluttering hearts is the only promise ♫

♫ My eyes will no longer shy away again ♫

[Our Interpreter]

[Episode 2]

The furthest distance in the world is not the way from birth to the end.

It is when I stand in front of you, but you don't understand I love you.

["The Furthest Distance In The World" by Rabindranath Tagore]

I'm not interested in gossip at all.

Me, either.

- Is this the dish we ordered?
- Boiled Fish Fillets.

Did you make a mistake?

Boiled Fish Fillets with no spice. Who made this absurd dish?

It was made as instructed by that gentleman.

President Xiao. You don't eat spicy food?

Why didn't I know?

Did I need to tell you?

Yes.

I remember you don't eat spicy food.

Really?

This cold dish, Bo Bo Chicken, is spicy.

But President Xiao ate a lot.

That was me.

I ate the Bo Bo Chicken.

All right.

Director Lin doesn't feel well in her stomach. She can't take spicy food.

Yes.

I see.

Lin Xi, replace wine with tea.

Let's toast to President Xiao for his gentlemanly demeanor.

- I'm flattered.
- Thank you, President Xiao.

Now he is calling me.
[Peter]

You're the reason. Go handle it.

Okay.

Hello.

Papa, where are you?

We're busy.

Why aren't you sleeping?

I can't sleep without you.

It's already so late. You have to go to sleep now.

Mommy will be back soon. Okay?

Can you come back soon?

Be good.

Turn off the lights. Go to sleep first, okay?

I promise. Mommy will be back soon.

We're in a meeting. Okay?

Director Lin. You seem unsatisfied with today's dishes.

President Zhang. I'm really sorry.

My child is home alone.

We have to go back now.

You're young and promising.

The child is important. We understand. We know.

Our apologies.

We understand.

- We will be leaving now.
- Apologies, everyone.

Come and have tea when you're free.

Definitely will.

- You guys take your time.
- See you.

- Goodbye, President Xiao and Director Tong.
- Bye.

This meal is really tough.

Unexpectedly, President Xiao and Director Tong are married.

Oh, my God. I asked him about his ex-girlfriend.

What should I do?

I'm doomed.

Why did you make your ex misunderstand us?

What?

Make her think Peter is your son.

Godson. It isn't wrong.

Are you done? Can you stop avoiding me?

I will go get Peter some Osmanthus pastry.

Wei Tian. Lin Xi. Thank you for your work.

Take her home.

We'll take a taxi.

- See you.
- Okay. See you.

Bye-bye.

He asked them to make that Boiled Fish Fillets with no chili because of you.

You're overthinking. He can't handle spicy food.

How about that chrysanthemum tea?

He wanted to drink it himself.

So what he said is true?

What?

Eight years ago, you dumped him because he wasn't successful.

Is it fun to bring this up again?

Is it fun to lie again and again?

Before I joined the army in my junior year, you two were in love and intimate.

But when I came back, you dumped him because he wasn't successful.

Lin Xi. You're not that kind of person.

Why did you do it?

I admit we were in love before.

But during those two years when we dated, he was lazy and dull.

I couldn't see a future with him.

So I chose to break up with him.

You're a liar.

- Old Xiao?
- Stop it. It's not funny.

I…

What are you doing? Who are you scaring?

Even if he is here, I would say the same thing. He was mean just now.

Right?

Remember that vice president of Sihai I told you before?

He was mean and coquettish.

I told you before.

Old Wei.

It's been eight years since we last met.

How have you been?

Why aren't you leaving yet?

The kid wanted to eat Osmanthus pastry.

I just heard someone say I was lazy and dull.

She was talking about me.

She told me to learn from you.

Yeah.

President Xiao now has a successful career and a happy family.

A winner in life.

I guess...

I have to thank you for not marrying me back then.

- Let's have a drink another day.
- Okay.

Your words really get in your way.

What's wrong?

To me, he is a nobody now.

After tonight, we won't intersect anymore.

Let me take you home.

You take Shasha home.

I'll go in a bit.

Okay.

There's bottled water back there.

Help yourself if you're thirsty.

Don't bother. Thanks.

Are you Lin Xi's cousin?

She never mentioned you before.

After I turned twelve, we lost touch.

Here.

This is an old scar.

Did it scare you?

It must hurt.

I didn't care about the pain back then.

A group of students went on a graduation trip.

Half of them entered the mountains and went missing.

It was only after we rescued them, I noticed I had this big scar.

They must be grateful to you.

They won't forget you in their lifetime.

I just hope they won't cause trouble for others.

Thank you.

My pleasure.

Do you not remember me?

Hello, President Xiao.

Nice to get acquainted with you.

You didn't drink at dinner, but drinking at home yourself?

Can we talk?

It's late at night.

I don't want to talk about work.

Not about work.

About your ex-girlfriend.

Why did you break up?

Why?

I already said I disagreed.

It has been three years.

I hope you will change and make progress.

I hope you would get into the Matisse Institute of Technology, instead of a mediocre school.

I hope you would get into the Matisse Institute of Technology, instead of a mediocre school.

Kempadi is very good.

Very good!

We have nothing to talk about then.

I see no hope in you.

Xi Xi.

It's been three years.

Three years of love is less important than the academic degree?

Yes.

♫ Love actually remembers ♫

♫ Rediscovering you and me ♫

♫ A gentle breeze whisks the sunset ♫

♫ When you look at me ♫

♫ Our shadows merge into the Milky Way ♫

♫ I take your hand again ♫

♫ We'll gaze into each other's eyes ♫

♫ The happiness that I currently have ♫

♫ I want to share with you in the future ♫

If I remember correctly, you graduated from Haijiang University, right?

Did she despise a top student from Haijiang?

Back then, she wanted me to get into Matisse.

But I only received admission from Kempadi.

Kempadi is a bit smaller and is close in ranking to Matisse.

They have their own strengths in different academic fields. They are both top universities.

Lin Xi must know this.

Are you sure she broke up with you because of this?

That's crazy, right?

But it's true.

I still can't believe this.

Lin Xi always prioritizes success like that.

She dumped me because I didn't meet her standards.

So you came back to get back at her?

Go to bed early.

Don't drink too much.

Grandma, why are you still up?

I'm old. I don't need to sleep for that long.

Why aren't you sleeping?

Pefect, I want to know your advice for some translated parts.

In terms of on-site reactions,

you did a good job.

Really?

If you translate the second half of the sentence as

"A gentleman should carry goods with great virtues"

"just like the Earth bears everything on it,"

would that be better?

Why didn't I think of that?

That would make it perfect if I translated it like that.

Now, I regret it.

You're being too hard on yourself,

just like your maternal grandpa.

We're different.

My mom and I are just the black sheeps in the family.

We don't match up with Professor Gao's noble character and high prestige.

If we were in ancient times, we wouldn't be mentioned in the ancestral hall after we died.

Look, you two talk in the same way.

You both show no mercy when it comes to justice.

You need to understand him.

Your mom was excellent.

He wanted her to inherit his career.

But your dad took her away.

Actually, I think being an interpreter is not the measure of success.

Now my mom has so many students. That's great.

Then why did you choose to be an interpreter and want to work at the United Nations?

I…

I'm sleepy. I'm going to bed.

Good night, Grandma Li.

Fine. Go to sleep, go.

What are you staring at? Haven't you seen a beautiful woman before?

Go to sleep.

Here's a piece for you. Come find me again if it's useful.

Okay, thank you.

Excuse me. Excuse me.

Do you need any facial masks? I recommend this product to you.

This is a Tea Tree Black Facial Mask.

It can absorb oil and remove blackheads.

Five pieces will show and ten pieces will guarantee you a lifetime without blackheads.

You are…

You are selling facial masks?

It's a part-time job. Do you need any?

Yes. Yes.

How many do you want?

I'll take them all.

All?

I only have two boxes left. Here you are.

That will be sixty yuan. I can give you a 10 percent discount.

All right.

Fifty. Here you are.

Thank you.

Hey.

Well...

how can I contact you?

I mean, if they work, I need to get in touch.

Right?

Here.

I'm from the English Department of Xiamei University.

My name is Lin Xi.

Call me if you need more. Bye.

My name is Xiao Yicheng.

I'm studying Computer Science at Haijiang University.

Bye-bye.

A gentleman should strive for self-improvement,

just like the universe does in the evolution.

A gentleman should cultivate to become tolerant

just like the Earth bears everything on it.

As the Heaven is vigorous, the gentlemen should pursue self-improvement.

As the earth is all-encompassing, the gentlemen should be tolerant.

As the Heaven is vigorous, the gentlemen should pursue self-improvement.

As the earth is all-encompassing, the gentlemen should be tolerant.

[Mao Mao]

- Hello.
- Hello.

President Xiao. P-Please stay calm.

What's going on?

You must stay calm.

What are you talking about?

A-Are you able to access the internet now?

I'll send you a link.

So, I'm very honored and excited

to announce the latest version of TLA Interpreter

has raised the translation induction speed to 0.5 seconds,

achieving nearly seamless communication.

I believe this is the most meaningful improvement in the era of translation.

They kept the new version a secret until we held the press conference.

Our translation response time is 0.9 seconds, but they proposed the concept of 0.5 seconds.

Now everyone thinks that TLA leads in intelligent translation.

How despicable!

President Xiao, what should we do now?

Let me think for a moment.

Hello? Hello?

- Hello.
- Something went wrong.

I watched TLA's press conference.

I'm not saying this.

You'd better come to the company now.

Good morning, President Xiao.

Hello, President Xiao.

President Xiao.

Why are you so late?

There was an issue that caused a delay.

- How's Danny doing now?
- Okay, that's it.

Get him through.

Have you watched TLA's press conference?

Yes.

I need an explanation.

Your company promised me the translation machine you invented is in a league of its own.

You are No. 1 in the industry.

But now TLA's speed is 0.4 seconds faster than yours.

[Performance Test]

I must go to Fucheng today.

I have to go to Fucheng today.

Do you understand? I have to go.

What do you want?

- What?
- I must go to Fucheng today.

If you choose to go by bike, I don't think it's practical.

Because you would have to take the highway to Fucheng.

If you choose to take the national road, it would take a lot of time.

Also, typhoons are coming in the next two days.

So, I don't recommend biking.

- Thanks.
- It's not a great idea.

If you want to go by bike,

- you would have to take the highway to Fucheng.
- I don't quite understand.

There's a problem with this translation.

Hello, could you please repeat that?

If you choose to go by bike, I don't think it's practical.

Because you would have to take the highway to Fucheng.

If you choose to take the national road, it would take a lot of time.

Also, typhoons are coming in the next two days.

So I don't recommend biking.

For you.

If you choose to go by bike, I don't think it's practical.

Because you would have to take the highway to Fucheng.

If you choose to take the national road, it would take a lot of time.

Also, typhoons are coming in the next two days.

So I don't recommend biking.

- Bye.
- Bye.

Mr. Xiao, please wait.

Where did you buy that mobile interpreter of yours?

Can you send me a link?

We're getting more and more foreign guests at our apartments these days.

Two days ago, I had a customer from Iceland.

I relied entirely on gestures to communicate with him.

- Sure.
- Great. Thank you.

TLA's surprise move is exactly what we expected.

So you intentionally made a backup?

Yes.

Great.

Very good.

In addition, I want correct something.

Being fast doesn't always mean being good.

Since you are so confident, Xiao Yicheng,

I'm excited for your 2.0 version.

It will be fast and good.

The 2.0 version will be a qualitative leap.

Its technical evaluation will reach 99 points.

Can't wait for it.

- You were deceiving him.
- I wasn't.

You really want to get an evaluation score of 99 points?

Xiao Yicheng, you're setting yourself up for failure.

If we are going to do something, we must do our best.

- Forget about whether you can actually achieve it or not.
- I can.

But from a business logic perspective, products won't become perfect overnight.

The 2.0 version should improve speed.

The 3.0 version will improve technology.

- The 4.0 version…
- Simply speaking, you just want to profit from each version.

The company doesn't belong to me alone.

President. Director.

People from the Tech New Forces are coming soon.

Should we make them wait?

No need.

Tong Xin.

Don't forget why we started this business together.

Good morning, Grandpa.

Good morning, Honey.

Grandpa, are you busy right now?

What's up?

I have a passage in ancient Chinese here.

I translated the first paragraph, and my colleague translated the second.

Can you tell me which one is better?

The sky is healthy,

and the gentleman strives for perseverance.

The terrain is lean, and the gentleman carries things with virtue.

I think the second paragraph is better.

Why?

In Mr. Yan Fu's "Evolution and Ethics,"

in the translation example part, he proposed three basic standards for translation.

Faithfulness, expressiveness, and elegance.

And it means that the translation should be accurate and convey the facts.

Also, it should be smooth and use elegant words.

That's the only way to express the original intention completely.

Look.

What you translated only achieved the first level, faithfulness.

Look at this word.

Perseverance.

But your colleague used "self-improvement".

She has reached the second level.

What's your colleague's name?

Lin Xi.

Xiao Xi?
(TN: Little, term of endearment)

She still has room for improvement.

Grandpa, I have to go to work now.

Good luck, Honey.

- Modify this one.
- Okay, I'll do it right away.

- Can you help him?
- Can you help me?

Can you help me?

Once the projects that collaborate with Huasheng exceed a certain amount,

they'll be allocated to our Key Account Department.

We also handle some well-known leading enterprises.

But translation involves many languages, including minor ones.

Can the Key Account Department handle that?

Of course.

Firstly, all members of our department are skilled in both interpretation and translation.

Secondly, if we're really understaffed or customers have high demand,

we will collaborate with other departments.

It can be said that our department is like the Task Force Team of the whole company.

Who is available now to translate Enjiu Pharmaceutical's document?

Tian-ge.

Is it urgent?

Within two days.

But we are all busy with our tasks.

How about you go ask the Translation Department. to see if they can spare someone?

Translation Department?

It'll take Mr. Xu over a week to translate this document.

Giving him two days to translate, you are asking for a scolding.

What should we do?

How about I give it a try?

Is that all right?

It should be fine.

My daddy is a medical professor abroad.

I have been exposed to some complex medical terms since I was young.

Believe me. I can do it.

Great.

Shasha really makes our Task Force Team better and stronger.

Let's go.

Stop staring at your phone.

We're discussing work.

This is impolite.

- Okay, thank you.
- Drink some water.

Auntie, Professor Gao hasn't come down yet?

He'll be here soon.

- Take a sip.
- All right, thanks.

- I can go remind him again.
- No, no, no. No hurry.

- Don't rush him.
- Okay.

President Xiao, since you mentioned that your translator performs as well as human interpreters.

So what is this definition of not inferior?

Shall we have the opportunity to witness a human versus AI contest?

Of course.

Right now, in the simultaneous interpreting room,

we have the chief interpreter of Huasheng,

China's top language service provider. Lin Xi.

Ms. Lin Xi. Are you interested in this battle?

Director Sun, our program schedule doesn't include this part.

This morning, Ms. Chen requested this addition.

She is not only the host of our program, but also the producer. So…

So we need to take a break to recheck the process.

Director Tong, this is a live broadcast.

to improve our smart translation system in all aspects.

President Xiao, during Yuyi's press conference,

there was a competition between intelligent translation and human translation.

But the outcome was unclear.

Today, can you give us a conclusion about victory or defeat?

The outcome is uncertain, which perhaps is temporary.

Human translation will lose in all competitions in the future.

Perhaps in the future, this kind of competition won't even exist.

It's just a matter of time for intelligent translation to replace human translation.

So, can I understand that you are challenging

the entire translation industry with your own efforts?

The development of technology isn't achieved by me alone.

But I'm glad to promote intelligent translation to replace human translation.

I believe that with my participation, it won't take long.

Many CEOs talk big in interviews with our "New Tech Forces".

But, to be frank, very few of them can make it.

In fact, translating text is not a big deal.

[In fact, translating words is no big deal.]

[In fact, translating words is no big deal.]

Oh, you're here.

Professor Gao.

Have a seat.

After you.

Professor Gao. This is the ant wine Wenli asked me to bring.

She said this is especially useful for rheumatism.

The doctor has checked my rheumatism.

He told me not to take supplements indiscriminately.

She said this folk recipe is particularly effective.

How about you give it a try?

Thank you for your kindness.

It's okay. You can give it to your friends.

Boot licker.

What? What are you saying?

I'm not talking about you guys.

One of my colleagues usually likes to flatter my superiors and always targets me.

Then you need to reflect on why he targets you.

I did.

It's because I'm so excellent and he is jealous of me.

After all, I am an excellent interpreter every year.

It's also me who received a promotion and salary increase.

Professor Gao, this child… Look at her.

Our company emphasizes the unity of knowledge and action.

After you finish watching our presentation, do you agree with my viewpoint?

I don't think it's important whether I agree or not.

I'm more curious about how the traditional translation industry will view your viewpoint.

Please make the connection later.

- Who else do you need to connect with?
- Lin Xi.

Director Tong. This is also a temporary addition by Ms. Chen.

- You, you…
- Sorry. I have to answer a call.

Professor Gao. She always puts work first.

Please don't mind it.

Hello.

Director Lin. Can you hear me?

Very clearly.

Dear audience, the guest we have invited today

is the interpreter who competed with Yuyi's translation tool,

and the director of the Key Account Department of Huasheng Translation, Lin Xi.

Director Lin, how have you been recently?

Director Lin, just now President Xiao Yicheng said that

intelligent translation will soon replace human translation.

What is your opinion on this?

I disagree.

Even if the machine understands every word,

the AI translation cannot overcome three challenges.

Can you give us some details?

Firstly, we have ambiguity.

For example, the word "mission".

Its basic meaning is an important task for someone or a group of people.

And this usually requires traveling abroad to be completed.

And on this basis, it can also be extended to

messenger, mission, envoy, business trip, tasks,

special mission team, missionary corps, and other specific meanings.

Interpreters need to consider the entire context

to determine whether to translate it into mission or envoy,

special mission team, or missionary corps.

And this judgment is not clear at a glance.

If we depend only machine translation,

it'll calculate the probability and translate it into the most common meaning.

This often leads to errors.

Miss Lin. Please don't forget AI is not a robot.

It has the ability to learn.

As the algorithms keep improving,

it'll be able to select the right meaning for ambiguity words.

Secondly, we have complex structures of sentences.

Of course, from President Xiao's perspective, you can depend on algorithms.

But for me personally,

the most difficult challenge for intelligent translation is the third one.

No matter how intelligent it is, machines lack a human touch.

Reporter Chen, do you know Mr. Shi Linke?

Of course.

He is a big shot in the dubbing industry.

Unfortunately, five years ago, he passed away in a traffic accident.

Exactly.

Three years after his death, a documentary director met our team

as they were making an epic documentary.

After trying many dubbing masters,

they still believed that Mr. Shi Linke's voice was most suitable for their film.

- But he was no longer with us.
- That's right.

But our company utilized AI algorithms

and collected massive voice material of his.

Finally, we were able to reproduce his voice and successfully dub the documentary.

Based on the characteristics of his voice,

we even developed seven language versions.

May I ask which interpreter would be able to translate in seven languages?

Now this documentary and the familiar voice

can accompany his family and audience who like him.

Director Lin, the idea that technology has no human touch is outdated.

The heights and depths that technology can reach are far beyond your imagination.

Let the machine speak.

Let it speak all people's languages.

Let it say anyone's anything.

This is why I founded my company.

President Xiao.

You mentioned that intelligent translation would fully replace human translation.

When will we achieve this?

What do you think, Director Lin?

I hope to see it in my lifetime.

Believe me.

This day will come soon.

Professor Gao. We are going to harvest the organic cherries very soon.

By then, I'll bring you some more.

Don't bother. I only have one stomach.

I can't eat many.

Those you brought before went rotten in the end.

It's my fault. I didn't consider this.

Okay. Next time I'll bring you less.

I'll just bring some fresh.

But now seasonal fruits have high nutritional value.

Right, Xi Xi?

The fruits from my dad's place are all organic.

Eating more fruits is good for your health.

Then bring me a little less.

Professor Gao, the dumplings are ready now.

Xi Xi and Mr. Lin, come and have some while it's hot.

- Okay.
- Let's not eat here.

Why not?

When you were a child, you loved this food the most.

Yeah.

Not very convenient.

I'm going to my Tai Chi Class.

Isn't it on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday?

Today is Tuesday.

It depends on me. I changed it.

Did I remember wrong?

It's not that you remember wrong. It's because we shouldn't have come.

- Xi Xi, watch your mouth.
- In the process of translation,

the interpreter is the master and the machine translation is a servant.

Faithfulness, expressiveness, and elegance.

We should eliminate the waste and retain the essence.

This way, we can reflect on the value and charm of interpreters.

Professor Gao.

Xi Xi, go have some food.

Professor Gao still cares about you in his heart.

He knew you would come today. So he asked me to make the dumplings.

How could that be?

Besides, he has watched

that translation machine press conference you participated in three times.

It's been a long time since I ate the dumplings you made.

I'll have a good taste later.

If you could talk peacefully with your grandpa, and say something nice,

he wouldn't be so cold.

I don't think so.

Look at my dad.

He always respects Grandpa and it has been 30 years. Isn't it useless?

All right, go eat some now. They will be cold soon.

- Let's go.
- Go.

Professor Gao.

Professor Gao.

Six months later, it'll be your 80th birthday.

Wenli wanted to hold a celebration party for you.

Do you think we…

She still remembers it?

It's still early. We have enough time.

No, Professor Gao. It's a big deal to celebrate the 80th birthday.

We need to set the venue and process, including the guests to be invited.

It all takes time.

Do you like Chinese style or Western style?

Let's talk about it later.

Rest assured. We'll definitely handle it.

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♫ The one who passed by ♫

♫ You're the one I onced loved ♫

♫ The footsteps of memories never cease to cause commotion ♫

♫ Time can't hide ♫

♫ The sparks of two heartbeats colliding ♫

♫ You're like the horizon, pulling me in ♫

♫ Love actually remembers ♫

♫ What we used to be ♫

♫ The love that I miss ♫

♫ Remains as vague as yesterday ♫

♫ There will always be a breeze ♫

♫ There will always be a breeze ♫

♫ It blows away the mottled fog in my mind ♫

♫ Revealing again your clear silhouette ♫

♫ As if the stars light up the night sky ♫

♫ Let me open my heart to you ♫

♫ And break the shackles of misunderstanding ♫

♫ We've become precious ♫

♫ Because we were loved ♫

♫ I'm waiting for you to embrace me ♫

♫ And relive the uncertainty ♫

♫ Glamour becomes a fleeting moment of beauty ♫

♫ I remember the warmth of your embrace ♫

♫ Love actually remembers ♫

♫ Rediscovering you and me ♫

♫ A gentle breeze whisks the sunset ♫

♫ When you look at me ♫

♫ Our shadows merge into the Milky Way ♫

♫ I take your hand again ♫

♫ We'll gaze into each other's eyes ♫

♫ The happiness that I currently have ♫

♫ I want to share with you in the future ♫