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=The Tale of Rose=

=Episode 22=

Here.

Come in, please.

Great.

Alright, Ms. Su,

please sign here.

(Signed by the recipient: Su Gengsheng)

Alright, here are your keys.

Thank you.

Enjoy your new home.

Thank you.

- I'll walk him out. - No need, no need.

Thank you.

What's wrong?

What's wrong?

There, there.

It's alright.

What's the matter?

Su's Mansion, right?

(Su)

The kitchen area is a bit small.

This wall isn't load-bearing.

It can be taken down.

You'll just lose a room,

but you can connect

the kitchen and dining area.

It will be an open kitchen.

It'll look great.

You can place a sofa here,

hang a painting there,

and put a TV cabinet

and TV over here.

Let's check out the bathroom.

This bathroom

isn't convenient.

This isn't a load-bearing wall either.

We can close this door

and open one here.

We can even install a bathtub.

A bath after work every day sounds nice.

No.

It's too small. A shower is more convenient.

True.

Finding the right size might be tricky.

Let's stop here for today.

I'll find a renovation company in a while.

When the time comes, help me with the design.

No problem with the design.

Let's not wait too long.

Let's start after the Chinese New Year.

I don't have time to supervise the renovation.

I'll make the designs,

so I'll have to supervise.

Renovations take time.

I can't trouble you every day.

Don't mention that between us.

Besides,

my work issues aren't resolved yet.

If you trust my taste,

leave the renovation to me.

How did you lose weight since last week?

- Really? - Yes.

Don't listen to your brother

and have a diet.

Eat when you should.

I'm not having a diet.

I haven't missed a meal.

I'll buy you some bread

and cookies tomorrow.

Take them to work

and eat when you're hungry.

My desk

already looks like a mini-mart.

And you want to buy more?

Then it's the work that's exhausting you.

I saw you busy

when I brought you lunch the other day.

Have some fruit.

Our company just established an e-book distribution department.

As the supervisor, I have to manage it.

You're always so proud,

taking on too much.

E-books have market potential.

You told me that.

Yes, I told you.

I remember.

Tell your boss

to move the printers

and copiers

away from your desk.

They emit radiation.

And use your phone less.

It also has radiation.

Actually,

the company is pretty stable now.

You don't have to work. I can support you.

Good for you, Mr. Fang.

Hear that? Your dad will make you a rich kid.

You're always teasing me.

Sorry I've been too busy

to take care of you.

Should I ask my mom to come over?

No need to make a fuss.

I promise I'll eat and sleep well

and gain weight.

Eat more.

I didn't expect

such changes in Cyan

in just a few months.

But these changes

won't affect our collaboration.

So, you're willing to collaborate?

I just took over,

and I need a noteworthy achievement.

I value

the friendly city arts exchange project

you mentioned last time.

It's been approved by the headquarters.

No wonder Huang Yimei always praises you

for being straightforward.

You live up to that reputation.

Then you must understand

that even if we collaborate,

I won't put in a good word for you

with Huang Yimei.

Please have a seat.

This project

is large-scale and long-term.

One company can't handle it alone.

I've looked into it.

You've contacted other companies.

Among them,

Cyan has the richest resources in Beijing,

Shanghai, and Hong Kong, China.

I hope to be responsible for these cities.

You're right,

and that's exactly what I planned.

Great.

We will

do our best professionally,

but I won't assist with personal matters.

Alright, I'll have a colleague liaise with you.

Someone you're familiar with.

Come to my office.

Come in.

Eric,

long time no see.

Nice to see you again.

Galant has a friendly city art project

in the Asia-Pacific region,

and we're one of the collaborating companies.

I want to assign this project to you.

Me?

Any problem?

No.

If the project is handed to me,

I'll see it through to the end.

(Chatting)

The doctor said the baby is developing very well.

Rose.

How are you?

Your face looks thinner.

I'm fine.

Dad, Mom,

you really need to talk to Rose.

She's already exhausted from work,

and she still works overtime at home.

Rose,

you really should listen to Fang.

Don't overwork yourself.

Think about the child.

And Mom, Dad,

look at her carrying that computer all day.

They have so many computers,

copiers, and printers in their office.

I bought her an anti-radiation suit,

but she won't wear it.

That thing is unnecessary.

Ionizing radiation is harmful to the human body.

The electromagnetic radiation from those electronic devices

is orders of magnitude lower

than the bond energies of human body.

But look,

with so many mobile base stations now,

there are a lot of radiation sources.

Accumulated exposure will have an impact.

There's no correlation with accumulation.

A bridge designed to hold 100 tons

won't collapse

just because 100 cars weighing a ton each

pass over it.

Fang, let me tell you.

The anti-radiation suit is just for peace of mind.

If you really make my sister wear it,

it'll be a disgrace to our physics professor.

No need to wear it.

Rose,

why have you lost weight?

Now is the time to eat more.

You shouldn't be dieting.

Eat more nutritious food

to conceive

a healthy baby like me.

Okay.

Eat more.

Listen to your brother.

Eat nutritious food.

Try to eat more.

What's wrong?

Does your family

look down on me?

How could they?

They always say you're hardworking,

dedicated,

always praising you.

I'm stupid.

What's the use of being hardworking?

After so many years of study,

I can't even understand ionizing and electromagnetic radiation.

Isn't that normal?

Who buys clothes after researching

and gathering data?

My brother has a sharp tongue.

He teases you because he considers you family.

Don't overthink it.

Zhenhua,

you finally show up.

Haven't seen you for days.

Where have you been?

Been quite busy lately.

Today I came to take a leave.

Are you taking on private jobs?

Take me with you.

I am.

But this time, I won't take you along.

No money to earn and I'd have to slave away.

Got screwed?

I'm helping my girlfriend decorate a house.

I have no choice.

She doesn't trust others,

so it has to be me.

New house?

Good things are coming?

Not so fast.

Just

preparing in advance.

(Su) Where's Foreman Liu?

The boss is here.

Here, I brought water for everyone.

Help yourself.

- Help yourself. - Thanks, boss.

Hello?

We have two types of floor tiles now,

similar colors.

One is imported, and the other is domestic.

But there's a fifty yuan difference per tile.

Alright, I'm fine with either.

Then I'll choose the imported one.

Alright, imported it is.

Do you prefer a direct suction range hood or a side suction one?

Either is fine. I don't really cook.

I think side suction is better.

Okay, side suction it is.

Side suction it is.

Let's take another look.

- Hello? - I sent you an email

to confirm the wallpaper design.

Not now. I'm busy right now.

You said I could leave the renovation to you.

You decide everything.

No need to ask me about every detail.

Do you think I'm the palace eunuch?

Miss, what's wrong?

What's wrong with you?

(Outpatient Department, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University)

Yimei.

Go back. I'm fine now.

You suddenly fainted this morning

and scared us all.

If I leave you alone here,

the editor will scold me.

My husband is already here.

Go back and thank everyone for me.

Thanks.

Doctor.

Your blood pressure and urine protein are a bit high.

Was there convulsion?

No.

Suspicion of pre-eclampsia.

Well.

Doctor...

The symptoms aren't severe now.

If you're worried,

you can stay in the hospital for 48 hours of observation.

Okay, okay, okay.

Can I stay for a day?

You have medical insurance.

Most of the hospitalization expenses can be reimbursed.

Doctor, two days it is.

Thanks, Doctor.

Don't worry about the money.

Health is more important.

There's a meeting with an important author the day after tomorrow.

Are you worried about work?

It's really important.

What is more important, your work or health?

The doctor said

you have pre-eclampsia.

How can the company let you go to work like this?

Tomorrow afternoon,

I'll help you apply for leave at your company.

Stay in the hospital these two days,

and have a thorough examination.

Pre-eclampsia?

This is not a small issue.

Yeah, it's just a suspicion for now.

But the doctor also said to rest in bed as much as possible.

How long do you plan to take off?

May I ask

how much longer she can take leave?

We have 12 days of paid sick leave annually.

Beyond that, it's unpaid leave.

And if it's more than a month?

Then it's recommended to take unpaid leave,

but Huang isn't a regular staff yet.

That makes it difficult.

Maybe

she could resign.

That would be a pity.

How about this?

She can apply for a transfer first.

There are still over four months until the due date.

If it gets serious,

she'll need to rest in bed

and probably won't be able to work.

Does she agree?

She's usually so active at work,

doing so well.

Yes,

she's very diligent

and dedicated to her work.

That's why I'm more worried.

I'm her husband.

We're in Shanghai, just the two of us,

no other relatives around.

I'm worried I won't be able to take care of her well.

If something more serious happens

because of this...

Right?

I hope you can understand.

Choose one of these three curtains.

You decide.

I've printed them all out. Take a look.

You might not like the one I choose.

The first one.

So hasty. How about taking a look carefully?

I trust my instincts.

The first impression is often the best.

When you first saw me,

why did you dislike me

and act so picky?

Petty-minded.

Come on, let's look at the lights.

Slow down.

You're back.

Mom, you're here.

I asked my mom to come over.

She'll take care of you during this time.

My son has been working so hard.

I'm here to help.

Well, sit down.

Dinner's ready.

Thank you, Mom.

So many dishes.

Why didn't you discuss it with me?

You don't need to worry about this.

Come, sit, sit.

Just listen to my arrangements.

This is Chinese sauerkraut stew with pork knuckle.

- Hot, hot. - Xiewen loves this dish the most.

Let's go with this then.

Good.

Mom, you've made so many.

All your favorite dishes.

Huang loves them too.

Tastes great.

- Try it. - Mom,

when did you arrive?

This morning.

Good, right?

Try some more Chinese sauerkraut.

Mom,

didn't I tell you before?

Don't put so much sauce in the dishes.

I just put a little.

Not even a little.

We're used to eating like this.

Rose isn't used to it.

No, I'm used to it.

I've always cooked this way.

I can't change it all of a sudden.

She just needs to get used to it.

No, Mom.

She's pregnant now.

You should make whatever she wants to eat.

Don't have your own ideas.

Got it?

When I was pregnant with you, I didn't have so many demands.

I just ate whatever was available.

Why is she so delicate?

My goodness.

- Oh! - Tiny.

How did a cat get in here?

Is it yours?

You can't keep a cat when you're pregnant.

Cats have fleas and all sorts of things on them.

Mom, please sit down.

Stop being so jumpy.

Come on, let's eat.

How did garlic get planted here?

My mom must've thought those flowers were dried,

so she threw them out.

Those are eternal flowers.

They're supposed to be dried.

She doesn't understand.

So many things.

A lot of materials

of mine are here.

It's inconvenient for me to go up and down.

Why don't I live here,

and you and your mom can live upstairs?

That won't work.

We should stay together,

so I can take care of you better at night.

Whatever you need,

just come over and get it.

You just need to tell her.

No problem.

There's also one from Hebei University.

You can also check it out.

- Hello. - Mr. Fang, good morning.

This one's good today.

A returned overseas student.

A prestigious school graduate.

He just came back this year.

Hello.

Please sit down.

Have a seat.

Let's start with an introduction from you.

My name is Zhang Ye.

I'm applying for a software development position.

I studied at Tongji University for my undergraduate degree.

Later, I went to the US for further studies,

earning my master's degree in computer science.

Is that it?

That's it.

I think he's the most suitable candidate

from this batch.

His salary is also within our company's budget.

Why can't he join us?

People like him returning from overseas

are all talk.

If he's as good as he says,

why didn't he stay in the US?

We're also professionals ourselves.

We can tell if he's boasting or not.

He passed your test earlier

about C++ and Java programming languages.

He answered them all.

He even knows some structured query language.

Someone like him would get an offer from any big company.

Before he figures out the domestic market,

we should recruit him quickly.

People like him won't stay long at the company.

Why won't they stay?

Can you have a little faith in our company?

Yes, we can't offer the salaries those big companies do,

but our company's atmosphere

and prospects are still very attractive.

I don't care what you say.

I want to hire this person.

No.

I'm also one of the company's leaders.

Why should everything be up to you?

But I'm the largest shareholder of our company.

Then according to what you're saying,

Huang Yimei also has shares.

Shouldn't we ask for her opinion?

After this fiscal year's settlement,

I'll return the money to her.

All her shares will be transferred to my name.

Fine.

- Zhu. - Yimei.

You recovered?

Didn't you apply earlier

for this "Psychiatric Diagnosis" e-book number?

It hasn't been done yet.

Hurry and push the progress.

Alright.

Yimei,

this computer belongs to the publishing house.

I know.

I'll bring the rest of the work home.

But Yimei,

didn't they say you resigned?

What are you talking about?

Didn't they say you resigned?

Come in.

Mr. He.

Huang,

why are you here?

Didn't your husband say you're on bed rest?

Mr. He, I didn't resign.

I haven't even submitted an application.

How could you approve my resignation?

Your husband came to handle it for you,

and he said he had discussed it with you.

He even brought your credentials with him.

Our department has just been established.

How could I possibly resign?

I don't know about this.

He said your health wasn't good

and the situation was very bad,

so you couldn't continue working.

Have I really lost my job, Mr. He?

- I really love this job. - Huang.

Huang, calm down, please.

Your husband

has ended everything here.

You should go home and ask him.

However, resigning now is indeed a pity.

But health comes first.

What if something happens?

We can't afford the responsibility, can we?

Go home and ask him.

Please come inside.

You even bought flowers.

The flowers are to welcome their mistress.

Who is more beautiful, the flowers or I?

Of course, you are the most beautiful.

Come here.

Look at our kitchen.

Imagine

this home's master cooking here

for his beloved woman,

and both of them sitting at this dining table

enjoying their dinner.

This is their living room.

It's really nice.

Having an architect boyfriend

is quite something.

All the furniture is in place.

What about my bedroom?

I want to see the bedroom.

Come on. Aren't these lanterns too plastic?

This is mainly for the festive mood.

For the good atmosphere.

For the good atmosphere.

A two-meter by two-meter bed

looks so comfortable.

It's daytime.

Don't think about unnecessary things.

What's wrong?

What is it?

What?

A bathtub.

Didn't I say I don't want a bathtub?

Didn't we think the space was too small before?

But I saw one

at the building materials market,

perfect size and 50% off.

So you bought it?

They say girls like to soak in the tub.

Besides, it has a showerhead.

You can shower or soak,

whichever you like.

How great it is.

No.

What's wrong with the bathtub?

(Honey, incoming call)

Hello?

Why did you quit my job?

Did you go to your company?

Didn't I ask you to rest at home?

Why are you running around again?

I told you to help me take a month off.

Who let you quit my job?

Say something.

I'm at the office.

Let's discuss it at home, okay?

You're at work, right?

Your job is important,

and mine isn't?

Come back right now.

Right now.

I really can't go back.

There will be two more interviews later.

Be good.

I won't work overtime today.

I'll come home when it's time.

Is that okay with you?

What's the matter?

Xiewen is at work.

Wait until he comes back.

Then you come back after work.

What's going on here?

I'll pour you some water.

I'll go out for a walk.

Just got back.

And you want to go out again?

Didn't Xiewen ask you to wait at home?

Your son's words are not orders.

This...

So fierce.

Who are you talking to like this?

I'm at an artist's studio.

What's wrong?

Nothing. Get back to work.

Mom, bring a couple more plates.

Coming.

There are more.

This is...

So many dishes must have cost a lot.

These dishes

are all her favorites.

She's not in a good mood today,

so I'm trying to cheer her up.

I'm not in a good mood either,

but I don't see you being filial to me.

What? Jealous of your daughter-in-law?

If you like them, I'll buy them for you every day.

Nonsense.

You...

Where did you go?

Didn't I ask you to wait for me at home?

I lost my job.

Can't I go out for a walk?

Huang.

My son has been waiting for you for a long time.

Let's eat first and then talk.

Yeah, let's eat first.

We'll talk after eating.

I'm not hungry. You eat.

After eating, come up and find me.

We need to talk.

Oh, my god.

She has quite a temper.

Difficult to serve.

What should we do?

Shall we eat?

You should eat a bit.

Look.

These are all dishes you love.

I specially packed them for you.

Don't avoid my question.

At that time,

I was just too afraid

something would happen to you.

The job is mine.

How could you quit my job like that?

You have to discuss it with me, right?

I was just afraid you'd continue

and faint suddenly like last time.

It's so dangerous.

We went to check last time, didn't we?

I stayed in the hospital for two days.

They said it wasn't pre-eclampsia, right?

It was just fainting from low blood sugar.

But back then,

no results came out.

I was nervous.

You know.

You've lost your job.

It's too late to say this now.

You'd better rest at home.

You said you wanted to buy a house.

Won't that make things harder for us?

I've lost my job.

Isn't our income even lower now?

Are you being stupid?

Come on.

How am I being stupid?

Let's put it this way.

Your job

was not budgeted.

I never counted

on your small salary

to help with the mortgage.

As long as you and the baby are healthy,

you're already saving us a lot of money.

Moreover, your company

has limited positions.

Do you really think your leader is so happy

with you asking him for leave every day?

You don't know

how happy he was

that day

when I helped you resign.

Be careful.

You're here.

I thought I forgot to turn off the lights.

I bought a Golden Pathos.

Why was the bathtub removed?

Put it down first.

- Okay. - Please leave us.

We need to talk.

Sorry.

Please wait at the door.

If you're unhappy with it, just tell me.

Why did you dismantle it without discussing it?

I said from the beginning I didn't want a bathtub.

You don't have to be so serious about it.

Even with a 50% discount, it was still expensive.

I only had this one request, and you didn't fulfill it.

You decided on your own to install a bathtub.

So I had someone remove it.

How did I decide on my own?

You entrusted me with the renovation.

Moreover, I sent you the design drawings.

There was a bathtub drawn on them.

Didn't you look closely?

Now you're blaming me.

Yes, it's my fault.

So I had someone remove it myself.

What do you mean?

You think I'm not doing a good job,

so you don't trust and need me anymore, right?

I spent so much time

decorating your house,

running back and forth

to property management, renovation companies, and building materials stores.

Even a soap dish was personally chosen by me.

Now you're dissatisfied

and want it dismantled.

Do you respect my design?

Do you respect my efforts?

No, this is my house.

I made a request you didn't fulfill.

Now I want someone to change it back.

How am I not respecting you?

I'm not stopping you from working.

But your top priority now

is to safely

give birth to the child.

When the child is a little older

and doesn't need your care,

you'll be able to work, right?

So your point is

everything now

should revolve around the child?

What's wrong with what I said?

Why are you arguing as soon as you're back?

Are you going to eat this meal?

No, Mom.

You eat. Don't mind us.

Can you speak Mandarin in front of me?

I'm talking to my mom.

Your mom speaks Mandarin too.

Huang,

this is my son's home.

What's wrong with me speaking in our dialect with my son?

I serve you every day. Is there a problem?

Mom, could you please be quiet for a moment?

Why are you arguing with me over nothing?

I'll leave this mess to you.

Don't cry.

What are you crying for?

Stop crying. Stop crying.

Come on.

What's the big deal

with saying a few words in our dialect?

Why is my mom here?

She came all the way from her hometown

just to take care of you, right?

She doesn't like speaking Mandarin.

Just learn a few words of our dialect, right?

You can learn French.

Why can't you learn our dialect?

No, I didn't mean that.

That's exactly what you meant.

Stop crying.

Okay, okay.

It's just the hormones affecting you,

causing your emotions to be unstable.

I'll consider it as the child in your belly

throwing a tantrum at me.

I don't blame you.

But, Rose,

you have to think about the baby, right?

Don't let him hear Mommy

and Daddy arguing all day

before he's even born.

Is that okay?

Yes, you are the boss now.

You're bossing people around.

You're used to giving orders.

You can fire whoever you want.

You don't need to explain to anyone.

What does this have to do with my job?

You're neither my client

nor my employee.

I'm grateful you offered to help.

I also appreciate your efforts.

I didn't hold you accountable for the problem.

Now I'll solve the problem myself.

Why do I need to report to you?

Why do I need your consent?

I'd love for you to be my client.

At least that way, you can consult with me properly,

instead of acting like a hands-off boss.

I did all the work myself.

You're finding faults with me afterward.

Huang Zhenhua, I know your recent work has been difficult,

but you can't criticize my work this way.

Do you avoid responsibility like this

at work?

Are all your problems at work

really because of the investigation of your leader?

Do you have no issues of your own?

Have you ever worked in a place like ours?

Have you ever worked with me?

Do you know how I handle every detail

of a project from start to finish?

How can you say I have problems at work so easily?

The work in our industry is complex.

What do you know?

Don't think being a big shot in a foreign company

is so great.

If you have the ability, join me then.

I guarantee you won't last three months.

I'm an idiot for helping you with the decoration,

only to end up with complaints.

It's none of my business after all.

Why should I bother?

Who is it?

Let go of me!

Let go of me!

Let go of me!

Let go of me!

Let go of me!