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=The Tale of Rose=

=Episode 26=

Daddy, I'm hungry.

Alright.

I will cook for you.

Don't touch these eggs, Taichu.

Didn't I tell you not to touch them?

Why don't you listen?

What?

What's wrong?

Taichu?

Did you get burned?

What's wrong?

- Mommy! - Come here.

Where did you go?

I called you and you didn't answer,

and you didn't reply to my messages.

I had an interview this afternoon.

I forgot

to turn off silent mode.

Don't cry, don't cry.

I bought you some books.

Is that okay?

Come here.

Did you go shopping?

Alone?

Huang Yimei.

I've been thinking.

Maybe you shouldn't go to work.

Taichu,

help me unpack this bag, okay?

Go back to your room. Take it.

Don't let it fall.

Good.

Every time I mention going to work,

you stop me in every possible way,

giving me a hundred reasons not to go.

What's your reason this time?

Why do you insist on working?

The company has done very well this year,

and we've paid off our loan early.

There's no financial pressure.

I work not just for money.

Then for what?

To leave this house?

I want something to do.

There are plenty of things to do at home.

You can take Taichu out to play.

Isn't that good?

Taichu will start kindergarten soon.

What will I do at home?

Then you

have another son.

How about that?

Look.

We have a daughter.

Having a son

would complete the picture.

I don't have the energy.

I haven't thought about it.

You have the energy to work,

but not to have a son?

Fang Xiewen, you just want a son.

Is that it?

Taichu,

how much have you unpacked?

Let me help you unpack, okay?

- She's so pretty. - Exactly, exactly.

Let me zoom in for you.

Zoom in and take a look.

- How beautiful! - My granddaughter.

- So pretty, so pretty. - Really beautiful.

I like this one.

She's another Rose.

Zoom in for a closer look.

Nieces follow the uncle,

so she's bright and pretty.

You eat.

She's so pretty.

I deserve credit for that.

When you guys have kids in the future,

I suggest following Su.

With your looks,

don't burden the next generation.

Since you're so worried,

let's just not have any.

There won't be any risk then.

Stop saying nonsense.

Appearance doesn't matter,

but the child must be as smart as Zhenhua.

Exactly.

Give me another one.

- This one. - This one.

Really?

There's more.

- This one is good. - Why haven't I seen it?

There's one.

So pretty.

Look. She's asleep.

Flip to the back. There's more.

There's more. There's more.

This one is good-looking.

- Look further back. - Why isn't it moving?

Help me check this out.

Press this to return.

Hey, Su.

Su.

Do you have something to do tomorrow morning?

Let's go home early tonight.

I'll accompany your parents a bit more.

Look.

Don't procrastinate about tomorrow's matters.

They're engrossed in looking at the photos.

Why do you keep asking me to go back?

You can just send the photos

to Mom and Dad.

Look at this one.

- You... - Look, look.

Pouting.

Isn't she pretty?

Didn't you say before

that you didn't want to get married or have kids?

If I never wanted kids in my life,

would you still be with me?

Honestly, I like kids,

but I care about you more.

If I had to choose one,

I'd definitely choose you.

I haven't had a family for a long time.

It's just been me in our family.

Now that I have you,

I think maybe someday

there could be one more person in our home.

When do you plan to tell your parents

about what happened to me in the past?

I won't tell them.

If telling them would make it easier for you,

I can tell them anytime.

After all, it's your privacy.

If you don't want to say,

we'll never mention it.

Then they will never see my family members.

Isn't that strange?

So what?

We could just go to the Beijing Film Studio

and hire a hundred extras,

so you can have not just family,

but all the distant relatives too.

In a grand procession.

Taichu, let me tell you.

Never put metal in the microwave.

Got it?

Why?

Because it'll explode!

It will be like this.

Boom!

She doesn't cook anyway.

Why are you telling her this?

Basic life skills.

Mommy, the milk spilled.

It's okay.

I taught you how to clean it last time, right?

Do you remember?

You remember, right?

Let's go.

You let her clean it herself?

If she doesn't do it well, I'll do it later.

She's so young.

She needs to learn that from a young age.

Last night,

you didn't sleep in the bedroom?

I stayed in the study because I was reading late.

Whatever.

(Grave of Late Father, Su Wangnan)

(Dad,)

(I'm getting married.)

(Grave of Late Father, Su Wangnan)

(He's someone I can trust.)

(I don't want to lose him.)

(But between husband and wife,)

(there should be honesty,)

(right?)

(There's something)

(I think I should tell him.)

Gengsheng.

Gengsheng.

Congratulations on your wedding.

I'm not good at picking gifts,

and I don't have much money,

so I can't afford anything too expensive.

Thank you.

I really like it.

Take me in.

Okay.

Where's Taichu?

She's asleep.

Are you going

to stay in the study tonight?

I haven't heard from the last interview.

I'm going to send out a few more resumes.

Come on.

How much do I have to earn to satisfy you?

Why do you have to work anyway?

Isn't the money I earn enough for you?

Taichu will be going to kindergarten soon.

What can I do at home alone?

What can you achieve by going out?

How much money can you earn working for someone else?

You might as well stay home, enjoy the peace,

and do some housework.

Most importantly,

take care of your health.

Don't end up with problems

like when you were pregnant with Taichu.

End up with problems?

When?

In case.

In case we have another one,

what should you do?

It won't happen with conditions like this.

Isn't it just about money?

Why not stay at home and expect our son?

I can earn that money.

Do you really think everything

can be solved with money?

Fang Xiewen, why do you

insist on having another one?

Isn't Taichu good enough?

You also have two children in your family.

Isn't it lively?

Why do you resist it

every time I bring this up?

It's not that.

For Taichu's sake.

Huang Yimei,

can you stop being so selfish?

I am selfish?

I spent all my time these three years on Taichu.

You're accusing me of being selfish?

The child is ours.

Why can you work, but I can't?

No.

Men work outside, and women manage the home.

Isn't that how it should be?

I support you.

I support the child.

When have I ever complained?

I work hard,

work overtime, and meet clients.

Every penny I earn

is spent on this family.

What are you dissatisfied with?

It's about money again.

Then let me ask you.

Why do you have to work?

Not for money?

To realize your own value?

What does that value depend on?

Isn't it still money?

Am I wrong in saying this?

I was married before.

He was a classmate from middle school.

His parents divorced

when we met.

Both his parents remarried,

and neither wanted him.

He was like me,

desperately trying to escape that place,

but all we could do was study.

(Try our best to get into college; Leave no regrets in the end)

(Medical Help)

We can do this.

We can do this.

(To Peng Songtao, Beijing University of Finance and Economics)

Gengsheng!

Gengsheng!

I've made it, Gengsheng!

- Songtao! - I've made it, Gengsheng!

I've made it.

Look.

- Where? - I've made it.

Great, both of us will be in Beijing.

I'm also in Beijing.

This is great.

We really got in.

We can finally leave here.

Gengsheng,

we can go to Beijing together.

We can go to university in Beijing together.

That's great.

That's great.

So,

we naturally ended up together.

Later on,

we went to Beijing together,

trying hard to establish ourselves in this city.

Quick, quick, quick!

Beijing Station.

(Beijing Station)

This way.

It's Beijing.

- Beijing. - Beijing.

- I'm here! - I'm here!

After graduation,

he joined a state-owned enterprise.

Married employees can get housing allocations

and solve their spouse's household registration.

Are you trying to tell me

that your marriage

wasn't about love,

just benefits?

He wanted a house.

You wanted household registration.

Yes.

After graduating from university, we realized

that we were just sympathizing with each other.

It was not love at all.

We were too alike,

feeling the world was against us.

Only by sticking together could we survive.

Later, he was sent abroad for work,

and we divorced.

Since then, we haven't seen each other again.

Anyway,

it was wrong of me to hide this from you.

I have nothing to defend.

Let's go.

I'll take you home first.

Sorry.

What's wrong, Mom?

Didn't you say to bring Su home for dinner after getting the certificate?

Why haven't you come over yet?

We didn't get the marriage certificate today.

Why?

Something urgent

came up at our company,

and I had to deal with it all day.

I forgot to tell you.

What could be more important

than getting married?

It's quite important.

I'll take the household register back this weekend.

Keep it.

You'll have to pick another day to get married.

Sure.

I'll hang up now.

They didn't get it.

Why?

They said it was because of work.

They can do it another day.

Son.

When did you get back?

How did I get back?

Right.

Did you get drunk?

I drank a bit.

I think

I told the taxi driver the wrong place.

What happened?

You didn't get the certificate.

Was it because of the company

or you and Su?

Enough.

He has had too much to drink.

His stomach must be uncomfortable.

Hurry up and make him something to eat.

Stop pushing me.

With him like this,

I have to know why.

- Alright. - Look at you.

(Household Register)

(Household Register)

We've talked with Yuanhang for so long.

Why did you suddenly decide to sell to Tianlangxing?

Their offer

was five millions higher than Yuanhang's.

Fang,

selling to Tianlangxing

will weaken our control.

Tianlangxing's acquisition

is to squeeze out Yuanhang's market share.

Have you carefully reviewed

this acquisition offer?

I have.

And you agreed?

Fang,

at that time, our employees

will be laid off by at least one-third.

Adjusting business scope.

In mergers and acquisitions,

this is normal.

Normal?

Fang Xiewen,

from a small workshop

to such a large scale now,

it's the old employees of the company

who have borne with us.

Now, for more money,

you've decided

to fire them?

We no longer need

to talk about this.

I've decided.

Fang,

the company doesn't belong to you.

Now you're making decisions alone.

Is that appropriate?

My shares account for fifty-one percent.

I think it's appropriate.

Fang,

this is such an important decision.

Let's think about it again.

Who said the company

is the employees' second home?

Is this how you treat family members?

They won't get a penny less

for compensation.

Fine.

You'll run the company alone.

There's one more thing.

Let me tell you.

As long as Huang Yimei still holds

shares in our company,

she definitely wouldn't be as mercenary as you.

Hello?

Congratulations on your wedding.

Hello?

I might need to return to Beijing

for a couple of days.

I'll leave at noon.

I'll bring Taichu over to you later.

What are you joking about?

Everyone has to work.

How can I take her?

She can read and draw on the side by herself.

Huang Yimei,

what are you up to now?

You leave so suddenly.

Can't you be a responsible mother?

Something happened at home.

What happened?

Did something happen to your dad

or your mom?

My brother and Su.

I'll explain it when I get back, okay?

What could happen between them?

Focus on your own life, can't you?

Why do you meddle in other people's business?

Scold me when I return, alright?

Let me ask you.

Can you take care of her for two days?

The company isn't a daycare.

No one helps me look after the child.

Huang Yimei, listen to me.

Your home is in Shanghai.

You have a husband and a daughter.

You're a mother.

Why are you always thinking

about going out or to Beijing?

Can't you just stay at home?

I'm so busy right now.

Haven't drunk since then?

At that time,

marriage was my best choice.

Childhood sweethearts.

You knew him well,

and it could maximize your benefits.

It's normal to get to that point.

There's just one thing I don't understand.

You even told my brother about that.

Why did you keep this from him?

Initially, I didn't consider marrying him,

so we were just dating.

I didn't need to tell him that.

In the end,

it's my fault, really.

I don't even know what I was thinking.

How could I believe

I could ever get married?

You don't need to comfort me, really.

No need.

This is my fault.

I should take responsibility.

Please tell your brother for me.

We'll

just end it here. Let's separate.

(I took Taichu back to Beijing, Rose.)

Where did you go?

I left you a note.

Did I agree to this?

You took the child away without saying a word.

You couldn't look after her. I had no choice.

Huang Yimei,

you're going too far.

Are you running away

from home?

I told you I would be back

in two or three days after finishing things here.

Who knows what you would do or whom you would see there?

Taking the entire family along for cover.

Hello?

(Fang Xiewen, incoming call)

Hello, Mr. Fang.

Hello.

Book me a ticket.

The earliest flight to Beijing tomorrow.

Tomorrow?

Is that possible?

What's not possible?

Who's the boss here?

Mr. Fang.

You have a meeting about the merger with Tianlangxing tomorrow afternoon.

Did she really say that?

To end things between us?

Or what else?

Apologize and beg for forgiveness?

With her character,

it's impossible.

I should be the one to end it.

I haven't done anything wrong.

She's taken the initiative.

It seems like I've lost.

Would you win if you initiated it?

If you get married and have children

but are still unhappy,

is that winning or losing?

Our parents loved each other all their lives.

What should marriage be like?

The answer has long been written for us.

Just follow it, right?

Every test is different.

When we got married, we aimed for a perfect score.

Later, we found out passing was good enough.

I haven't even entered the exam room.

Do you want to retake the test?

If Su hadn't kept it from you,

if she'd told you she'd been married before,

would you still want to be with her?

Yes.

She was my dream school for my college entrance examination.

Except for Tsinghua, nowhere else.

Did you know Ireland used to prohibit divorce?

But they could choose their marriage term.

From one year to a hundred years.

Choose freely.

The marriage would end when the time came.

Did everyone choose a year then?

To try it out first.

The shorter the time, the higher the cost.

Why?

Maybe because earning money is easy.

But meeting someone

who wants you to marry for a hundred years

would be really hard.

Please enjoy.

Having a child is indeed different.

There's a charm as a mature woman.

You're complimenting me?

Of course.

Surely I'm complimenting you.

I can't scold you now.

I'm not your boss.

How have you been lately?

Su told me you returned to Beijing this year.

I've been with Gu in Hong Kong, China.

Then with his family,

we sent him to Switzerland.

He must have left very peacefully.

After that,

I traveled alone.

I went to Africa and South America.

There,

I liked attending strangers' funerals.

I went to see how the living

honor the dead

in strange ways.

Sometimes I wonder

what Gu's funeral

was like.

I didn't see him for the last time.

I didn't attend his funeral either.

Because I felt

that as long as I didn't see him in a coffin,

he wasn't dead.

He was just in the hospital.

I couldn't see him. That's all.

How long has it been since you got your nails done?

Having someone tell me that is insincere.

So you're here to end it in person?

Aren't you women all about the ceremony?

Can't we have a little ceremony?

What ceremony?

You run.

You should know how marathons began.

One person ran 42.195 kilometers

just to deliver a message.

I have a message too.

You run a marathon with me,

and I'll tell you.

Come on.

You're panting after five kilometers.

Don't you know about your strength?

Don't worry about this.

Just tell me if you'll join me.