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Eric Paroissien translation eric.paroissien@gmail.com

Love is a truthful teacher...

Who are we to complain when it hurts?

Or complain about love and marriage.

That's a childish attitude.

What do you think love is?

Be careful, careful.

Dad.

Easy, easy little rabbit.

Now, you know you fell last time.

Uncle Jingfeng.

Can you get this?

Let's go.

Xiaoxiao, remember to come hug Dad later.

You like this place?

Look at this view.

You didn't tell me.

Darling, eat now.

Dear, it's windy.

Come, have a drink.

How long have you been together?

Not tired yet?

Come sweety.

I already miss you.

You two guys...

you never have enough.

Zhang Xin.

You're renovating your new home...

all on your own.

You bet, it's hard work.

But she deserves all the credit...

as the master interior designer.

Without my artist I'd be lost.

Such sentimental.

Darling, look there.

Hello.

What did the client say?

Send me the blueprint.

Dir. Zhang can't let's go of work.

Have you packed all the boxes?

It's all packed up.

Mom, don't worry.

Come on, eat some yourself, Mom.

Don't strain yourself, there.

Don't hesitate to ask for help.

Mother, don't worry.

We can manage.

It's all under control.

Dad, let's go to the beach.

Okay, let's go play.

You want grandma to come?

Grandma come with us.

Alright, grandma is coming.

Let's go together.

Dear, I want to go too.

What?

Take a picture of me.

Come, a group photo.

One, two, three.

"Xiaoxiao, great."

"Come, let's take a dive."

From Xiaotian: "Dear Xin, I so want to see you again."

'Goodbye, My Love'

Thank you.

Dir. Zhang.

Do you think the curves are a good idea?

Yes.

We'll have to resize them.

I want the detailed blueprint by tomorrow.

Yes, Madam.

Alright, let's call it a day.

Good job.

9:30 tomorrow morning.

I'll be there too.

Please, have a meal.

Thank you Dir. Zhang.

Thank you.

Eat, eat.

Dir. Zhang, you ordered the beef soup.

Wait, it's still a bit hot.

Thank you, eat and go home soon.

"This is so delicious."

Taste mine.

You can go to bed now.

She's holding my hand.

Tell me...

What is it?

No, nothing...

forget it, we'll talk tomorrow.

Good night.

Good night.

I left soup for you.

Xiaoxiao, good morning.

Mom, look.

Dad showed me this photo.

Xiaoxiao you're so pretty.

Eat your porridge.

Vegetables.

That woman who sent the photo is a friend?

Of course not.

We've been eating there for 5 years.

You think I have female friends?

Women I know are, Granny, my aunts, some teachers.

The usual circle.

Mom...

all the other moms at school call Daddy 'Sir'.

Because I'm older.

People like to call me 'Dear Sheng'.

I'm good with kids, I have experience.

They ask me for advice.

How about 'Dear Xin'?

How does that...?

You startled me.

No one calls you that?

No one.

They're all nicer than you.

By the way...

last night, you had something to tell me.

No, nothing.

I have a business trip next week.

We're going to miss you a lot.

It's gonna be hard.

Just two days.

Mommy.

Xiaoxiao.

To make up for it...

I'll buy you those ballet shoes.

I want them pearl white.

Alright then.

You know your stuff.

Dir. Zhang.

Dir. Zhang.

Dir. Zhang, your schedule for the day.

Please have a look.

Excellent.

Dir. Zhang, please sign.

Thank you.

Dir. Zhang.

Good morning Dir. Zhang.

Dir. Zhang.

Xueqing, everybody in the meeting room.

Alright.

No way...

No way...

this time, I can't find a single fault with it.

Thank you Dir. Zhang.

And you know what?

How about a little drink tonight to celebrate this.

Please come in.

This is Fan Yan, the company's new attorney.

Atty. Fang, hello.

What is it?

Dir. Zhang.

This new project proposal...

Please, go back to your desks.

Alright, thank you Dir. Zhang.

Please, submit it tomorrow at the meeting.

But...

I'm not...

just go ahead.

Alright, Madam.

Sit down.

Tell me.

I saw the design you submit tomorrow.

The Legal Dept. must check a few things.

There are uncertain areas.

You can't submit it to the client.

We need to comply with new regulations.

A matter of urbanism.

The surrounding historical buildings top at 45 m, and so...

Atty. Fang, you worked in the US, right?

I was 7 years in San Francisco.

I graduated then worked there.

In which legal area did you practice?

Marriage counseling.

I get it...

no wonder the height limit is new to you.

Come have a look.

Have you seen this?

What...?

The project you mentioned has a limited height.

This is the final blueprint.

Maybe, I saw only a draft.

I may have made a mistake.

I'll check with my colleagues.

Atty. Fang.

I'm sure you're capable...

this company doesn't hire casually.

You have just returned here...

you may not be familiar with our field.

Please, get up to date in architectural design.

So, you'll quickly feel at home in this company.

Welcome to ZH.

Thank you.

Thank you.

First step of your integration, please use Chinese.

Thank you Dir. Zhang.

"Aisha was very sad..."

"Prince Hans drew his sword..."

"and came from behind."

She's asleep?

Go to your room...

I'll take care of this.

I'll tidy up.

Darling...

I'm so tired...

I'll sleep early.

"Valued VIP customer..."

"Face Hotel, thanks you for subscribing..."

"please, validate with this number..."

"Face Hotel Staff looks forward..."

"to serve you."

'The code is not their wedding date'

'not her birthday either'

Her: Dear Xin, will you have time for us this weekend?

Him: Ha ha, alright, I'll see you.

Her: Let's go out, let's have fun.

Him: Yes, I've missed you so much.

"Dear Xin, I so want to see you again."

"Dear valued VIP customer..."

"Darling, I'm so tired"

The highlights of our design this time...

these totally new curves...

This is very different from regular architecture.

This kind of metallic curves...

on the exterior...

are a favorite of the post-millennial buyers.

Wait.

These curves on the facade.

Companies on several levels to show off wealth.

Those decorations on the outer wall.

What's the point?

Do these post-millennium customer...

even have purchasing power?

Their parents rather have it.

Dir. Chen...

this time, our design team is younger.

But the final decisions are always on Mrs. Zhang...

Right, Mrs. Zhang?

Dir. Chen.

Have you heard of Yuanming Shanshui.

It was designed by Mrs. Zhang.

The famous eyelash eaves...

the buyers loved it.

The budget was a 100 times this one.

The result?

All the units sold out on the opening day.

Opinion may deceive but numbers never lie.

This is what our company believes in.

Dir. Rui.

Our project is residential and commercial.

It is not a high-end private project.

We don't have that much funding.

I guess that is clear.

Dir. Chen, you see...

you have to consider the added value...

of this curved design.

Please trust us...

sure, I get it...

You have my vote...

but I need more to convince Chairman Chou.

I hope our cooperation move forward.

I'm looking forward to it.

Until next time.

What's wrong with you?

You zoned out on our client?

This is not your style.

What happened?

Oh, I'm just overworked lately.

Mrs. Zhang.

Dir. Rui, I need your signature.

Why don't you knock?

Tell me the truth.

Zhou Rui...

sometimes people are exhausted...

silence can be better than blundering.

With ordinary people...

but not with you Zhang Yi.

And what am I?

ZH's wizard engineer...

Chief Architect.

We've been successful partners for ten years.

Ten years, Zhou Rui...

still the old flattery number.

How is this gonna work?

Your curved wall project...

you see that customers are not interested.

It's not functional, it's just esthetic.

Could we just make money here?

You think curved walls just look good?

Am I just a decorator here?

If he doesn't want it, the door is closed.

Alright...

I'll manage with the customer.

Just that last idea...

"Make money."

Furthermore, there is nothing wrong with the design.

My husband Zhang Xin designed it.

He's the structural engineer they wants.

If they can't accept a good job.

Alright, there's nothing wrong with Zhang Xin's structure.

Everybody recognizes his famous curved buildings.

And you two are a good team.

When you were pregnant...

he quit and decided to become a full-time dad.

He hasn't been working on site in five years.

To be honest, I envy him.

My wife works too...

while he's keeps your cozy home.

Come in.

Dir. Zhang, Dir. Rui...

About the project's design...

we'd like to discuss it with you.

Sure.

Let me see your progress.

Could you join us...

for a drink with Chairman Chou this evening?

I can't go.

You don't have a choice, I was asking her.

Dir. Rui, alcohol... I really can't...

She can't go...

she's finishing the project.

Hadn't we have that blooper today...

we wouldn't have to have that dinner.

Make sure the client agrees with your design.

Still, you have so many assistant...

you won't miss her tonight.

Dir. Zhang for the design...

I can work overtime at home at night.

Dir. Rui, I'm going.

That's great.

Please be at Face Hotel at 8 pm sharp.

Where?

Eric Paroissien translation eric.paroissien@gmail.com Face Hotel is a quiet place to talk.

You've got a point Dir. Rui.

That curved design concept...

probably has a peculiar appeal.

That's an occasion for a toast.

Let's have a toast.

Chairman Zhou...

our design team has worked for half a year...

on Luming Landscape Project.

They gladly worked countless overtime hours, re-designed many times.

Certainly, the design of curved walls is more costly.

But it circumvents a great number of natural disasters.

What we offer to your buyer, is not just a 'place'...

but a home for their family to settle down.

You don't have to tell me...

I know how hard you worked.

But I am a businessman.

I'm always in quest of tangible assets...

with an appeal to the buyer.

How about this...

curved wall design...

set aside...

how about a more economical solution?

You'd like that?

Come, I'll drink for her.

Chm. Chou.

Mrs. Zhang, you're great.

Good evening Madam.

Welcome to Face Hotel, how can I help you?

Hello Sir.

How can I help you?

A room for two.

Your reservation?

I'm a VIP, gimme a break.

Sure, Sir.

Let me see your ID, please.

There.

We'll be in bed soon.

Wait, I have to take this.

Sir, your ID.

We're almost there.

We need a tighter follow-up...

a closer collaboration.

Alright.

I wish for a successful cooperation.

Twice a week.

Smoothly.

Thank you Chm. Chou.

To our success.

To our success.

Goodbye.

OK, Mrs. Zhang.

Where were you?

It's finally over.

I'm going back, how about you?

I'm fine, I'll call a driver.

Alright.

Dir. Zhang, sorry.

You had to drink for me.

I'm sorry, I failed the project...

you worked so hard for.

Our project is not at fault, they just can't grasp it.

Isn't it all my fault?

Mom, you're back.

Xiaoxiao.

What's up?

Mom, look.

A surprise for you, come.

What is it?

This is wonderful.

Mom, look, Dad and I won a prize.

Look at that.

Xiaoxiao you're awesome.

Congratulations, little champ.

I had a few drinks.

Hey, don't ruin the cake.

You're officially a good cook now.

You'll cook for dad.

Fly, fly up.

Maybe, I'll eat you.

How about a 'Xiaoxiao Casserole'?

Alright.

Fly, fly up.

Could you check who it is?

Your password?

Your birthday, of course.

"Li Jingfeng: Call me back urgently."

Who is it?

Li Jingfeng.

She says it's an emergency...

you have to call her.

Your old phone's password...

wasn't it Xiaoxiao birthday?

I use your birthday for everything.

But you knew that.

It's possible.

What matter can be so urgent with Li Jingfeng?

It's a big deal.

What big deal?

You'll know in two days.

Where were you Thursday night?

Thursday?

Li Jingfeng and I...

dined at the bar at Face Hotel.

We met a few friends.

Right...

Ganlu cannot know about this.

Why is a friendly meeting a secret?

She's trying to get pregnant...

Li Jingfeng promised she'd quit smoking and drinking.

What's the occasion for the necktie?

It's a secret.

Hey, it's too tight.

Have you packed up yet.

Come have breakfast.

Dad.

Xiaoxiao, eat first.

The rest will be ready soon.

Come, let me see your mouth.

"I'm here in front of your house waiting."

"Dear Xin, I so want to see you again."

Xiaoxiao, where's mom?

She just went out.

You eat, I'll go find Mom.

Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi.

"As you all know..."

"this is the test of faith"

"trust the team has your back"

"this strengthens our bond."

"And establishes reliance."

"Everyone should understand..."

"the importance of trust and commitment."

"OK, next please."

Hello Mr. Xin.

This is my wife, Zhang Yi.

This is my WeChat customer Mrs. Xiaotian.

Hello, pleased to meet you.

"Zhang Yi, come on..."

"make the leap..."

"the leap of faith in the team"

"Zhang Yi, Zhang Yi"

"Zhang Yi, come on"

"Zhang Yi"

Xiaotian plans to have a baby...

She bought this pregnancy product from me.

There.

Sorry, Mr. Xin.

I don't know about your life.

I didn't know you were married.

I was in the neighborhood and I thought i would...

Alright, I'll go now.

My husband is waiting for me in the car.

At school the other parents introduced me to Weibo network.

I thought I could set up a business there...

by canvassing the circle of friends.

At first I sold ​​baby products.

Very quickly the business picked up.

"Come on, Zhang Yi"

"Zhang Yi"

How long has it been going?

Over a year.

Over a year?

Why did you hide it from me?

I feared your judgment.

And why would I judge you?

A structural engineer selling baby milk.

"Are you ready? "

"Yes, we are."

Zhang Xin...

Do you trust me?

Of course.

Then from now on, never hide anything from me.

And now...

we celebrate our winner...

Mrs. Zhang.

Dir. Zhang.

Dir. Zhang, we love you.

Dir. Zhang, Dir. Zhang.

Tonight, we announce a good news.

Chairman Chou's Project...

has finally been accepted...

thanks to our Director Zhang.

Thank you for your persistent determination.

Dir. Zhang.

Please, say a few words.

Your building is heavy...

in the history of architecture weight was always a challenge.

Your building is heavy.

ZH was founded ten years ago.

Of all our buildings...

all those we designed and built...

the total weight is 13, 798 tons.

Most of which is hidden in the cement foundation.

The less esthetic part...

bears most of the weight.

And so...

for us what matters is not those buildings...

their design or the architectural style.

What ZH hopes to have achieved...

is the legacy of all these buildings...

that will have their own life.

ZH has achieved this with your help...

we owe you that...

after 10 years...

ZH can attract such young talents to build...

the life of the future.

Great, excellent.

Dir. Zhang, we love you.

Hey.

Darling, what are you doing?

Nothing.

And Xiaoxiao?

Xiaoxiao is sleeping.

You have guests that late?

She's Xiaoxiao's dance teacher.

Xiaoxiao has to perform tomorrow.

They had a costume fitting...

she drove her home.

Where is she?

Mr. Zhang I'm leaving now.

Goodbye Ms. Lin.

Mom, you're back.

I missed you.

For you.

What is it?

My ballet shoes.

That's right, look.

Open it.

Look at these little stars.

Thanks Mom.

Like them?

I'll put them on and Dad will take photos.

Excellent.

Where's dad?

"Look at this scene..."

"I think this one is good."

"let's keep it."

"Right."

"What do you think?"

"It's ugly."

"This one is beautiful."

"It is."

"Look at this."

"Her natural expression, look here."

"It's the same."

Look who's here.

I was just talking about you to Teacher Lin.

My wife Zhang Yi.

Xiaoxiao's dance teacher.

Lin Qiao.

Hello, Teacher Lin.

Hello.

Xiaoxiao talks about you.

She says you're beautiful.

Am I?

I'll leave you.

That one looks good.

I'm going to enlarge it.

Hang it in our living room.

Look.

I'll zoom in for you.

How nice.

Mom, I'll go out with Dad.

Are you ready?

Let me see.

Overtime on a weekend?

I work a lot, recently.

I have to go to the company.

I'll go out with Xiaoxiao.

Come.

Forgot something.

Let's go.

Alright, go now.

Put on your shoes.

Say goodbye to mom.

Goodbye mom.

Bye.

"This number is momentarily unavailable, please..."

"This number is momentarily..."

"This number is momentarily unavailable..."

"Please call again later"

We all know that eventually...

love fades away.

Promises will fail.

People will go away.

But we all want to believe...

that we are the exception.

"Is this pose good? "

"Excellent pose"

You're beautiful, My Love.

Am I?

"What is love? "

Now, I think...

English subtitles: Eric Paroissien.

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