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=The Tale of Rose=

=Episode 9=

So, our first group of confirmed guests

are influential collectors and artists.

They tend to be

more forward-thinking and discerning,

with a higher acceptance of avant-garde art.

Their evaluations

can guide the general audience.

Besides that,

we also intend to invite

other creative industry professionals,

such as designers,

musicians,

art consultants,

curators, and cultural event organizers.

They all pay close attention to innovative art practices.

Why aren't you eating?

Eat.

Here.

Have some chicken soup.

This is good.

It's your favorite.

Yeah.

I'm full.

You've barely eaten.

Are you on a diet?

(Offer from Galant's Paris Headquarters)

(Message, No messages)

(Text message)

(Mad Wanderer)

Hello,

who is this?

This restaurant has been around

for at least twenty or thirty years.

When I was young,

I used to come here often.

Try some.

- Want some? - No, thanks.

Just tell me.

What do you need?

Didn't I tell you

I'd bring Guodong to you

to apologize?

I couldn't catch him,

so I thought

I'd invite you for a meal

to apologize on his behalf.

No need.

We already broke up.

I'm not joking.

Of course.

I understand.

Feelings aren't something to joke about.

But breaking up

just means

the relationship changes.

It doesn't necessarily end the feelings,

right?

That's hard to say.

Have you read "Journey to the West"?

Do you remember the part where the Tang Monk sweeps the tower?

There's a luminous pearl inside the tower

stolen by demons.

Two demons, right?

Yes, yes,

that part.

What's it got to do with me?

When the Tang Monk sweeps the tower,

he starts from the bottom up.

Don't you think he's a bit clueless?

Once he cleans the bottom,

cleaning the top

makes the bottom dirty again.

Right?

The director must have forgotten.

It's Buddhist philosophy.

Cultivation must proceed from the bottom up, from simplicity to complexity.

No one can reach the top in one step.

Even if someone does, it's just a castle in the air.

It's the same with relationships.

The meeting is fate.

To stay together forever,

you need to truly know each other.

You have to do it step by step.

Right?

If you know from the start it's not suitable,

why waste time?

Let's talk about the second meaning of sweeping the tower.

People

don't live in the past,

nor in the future,

but in the present.

Sweep the dust in front of you.

Yesterday is gone,

and tomorrow is uncertain.

Yes,

the future is uncertain.

There's nothing to expect.

Quick, eat.

The meat's getting tough.

- Here, have some. - Thank you.

A breakup

shouldn't affect my appetite.

That's the spirit.

Huang,

I see you have wisdom.

You're tall,

so give me some leeway.

Also,

I know my sister's character.

When she gets angry,

her words cut straight to the heart.

You're older than her,

so be more tolerant.

Don't argue with her.

I'm not arguing with her.

Anyway, she's already broken up with me.

When did that happen?

Come on, I won't go easy on you.

Why?

What's the reason for your breakup?

Want to know?

Beat me, and I'll tell you.

Come on, Huang.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

The third meaning of sweeping the tower

is the floors get dirtied.

Each time you sweep,

looking back,

the once clean place is dirty again.

It shows you've matured.

Looking back on past actions

and decisions,

you'll find them naive and laughable.

You mean

I'll regret

breaking up with him?

Maybe he'll be the one who regrets it.

He won't.

He's gone,

without a trace.

When a woman is heartbroken, she confides.

When a man is heartbroken, he is silent.

He's not silent.

He's emotionally abusive.

He's inexperienced.

A man like me

is experienced.

An old hand,

glib-tongued, distorting the truth.

Do you like someone like me?

Uncle,

you're quite self-aware.

Yes.

It's clarity, right?

Now, the fourth meaning of sweeping the tower...

Uncle,

the Tang Monk

didn't have so many inner thoughts.

You're just trying to persuade me

to reconcile, right?

No, I'm not.

I don't do that.

I'm not persuading you.

I just have one question.

Do you still

like him now?

There's no final decision.

A first judgment can still be appealed.

She broke up with you out of anger.

She's waiting for you to appeal.

Appeal what?

She wants me to give up my job in Paris.

I can't do that.

And if I go to her now to make up,

she'll just say I'm making empty promises

and won't change.

She's a bit hot-tempered,

but she's not unreasonable.

She wrecked my house.

Did she have a reason to wreck it?

She wrecked your house?

She has a violent side too?

Have you heard of a split personality?

I bet it wasn't Huang Yimei who wrecked your house that day.

A split personality?

Why not say

she was possessed?

Girls can be persuaded by reason but not be cowed by force.

Explain nicely,

and she might understand.

Huang,

I heard

you just broke up too.

You're single now,

and you're giving me advice?

I have no experience, but I've learned my lesson.

We're now part of the heartbreak alliance.

We need to support each other.

Support?

Nothing is more fun than basketball.

Come on, let's continue.

Do you still like her?

Oh, my.

(Adjustable dumbbells, 20kg, available for pickup in Haidian, Beijing)

(Your dumbbells look good?)

(So heavy, I can't use them. It's tempting, but I'm not in Beijing)

(Endless Life to Big-Face Huang: They work even better.)

(Reply to Endless Life: Where can we meet?)

I didn't see Unit 3.

It's Building 7.

That security guard gave me directions.

There's a pond nearby, right?

And that looks like a small park.

I'm in the small park.

Where are you?

I see Unit 3 now.

Where are you?

Coming down.

Are you wearing

a striped shirt?

Yes. Where are you?

I'm on your left.

Here, here.

Here.

It's you?

You're Endless Life?

What a coincidence.

Such a small world.

A coincidence indeed.

Indeed, indeed.

Buying dumbbells?

Why buy dumbbells?

To work out, of course.

If I wanted to smash walnuts, I'd buy a hammer.

I need to ask to make sure.

What if someone buys dumbbells for bad deeds?

I wouldn't want to be implicated.

Did you grab a cactus as a kid?

Why are you always so prickly?

Have you trained before?

Beginners shouldn't use 20kg.

It's easy to get injured.

Don't underestimate me.

Inspect the goods.

They don't look 70% new.

Can you make it cheaper?

Do you want it or not?

If not, I have another buyer.

Fine, put them back.

No, no, okay.

We're half acquaintances.

Agreed at fifty yuan, right?

Cash for goods.

Real money.

My salary from work.

Fine.

See you never.

As if I wanted to see you.

Saved fifty yuan.

What's wrong?

What's wrong?

This...

Are you okay?

You... This...

You...

I can't take it.

Don't touch it.

It's the same foot again.

Luckily, not the same spot.

Last time it was the ankle,

and this time the toe.

Doctor, is it serious?

Should I get a cast?

No need for that.

No bone damage.

Rest and you'll be fine.

And ice it.

It will heal faster.

I'll prescribe some medicine.

Give me some painkillers too.

Thank you, doctor.

Also,

you can't use it for now.

How will you get home?

No family to accompany you?

Where is she?

Here you go.

How should I sit with these two?

Take them.

Grab the two loops on the sides to move forward.

This is the brake.

- When you... - No need for instructions.

I know how to handle

this hand-powered little convertible.

Fine, I'm off.

My foot got hurt by your dumbbells.

You're responsible for the complications.

We exchanged money for goods.

The transaction is done.

Your foot got hurt by your own dumbbells.

I've already gone above and beyond

by bringing you to the hospital.

What do you want?

Are you trying to scam me?

Scam you?

If your box hadn't been flimsy,

would the dumbbells have fallen

and hurt my foot?

How am I scamming you?

I didn't get hurt carrying it.

You knew it was heavy and didn't hold it properly.

You're a man. Why are you so whiny?

What's wrong with men?

Men have feelings too.

Do you know toes connect the heart?

And my mom said

my feet

are the best part of me.

Now they're ruined.

You have to take responsibility.

How should I take responsibility?

Carry you?

That's not necessary.

Just apologize and make it right.

The wheelchair is on my foot.

I'm sorry.

Look at my attitude.

You have no common sense,

hurting your own foot with your own dumbbells.

Why should I apologize?

What did I do wrong?

Even if it's my lack of common sense,

and the dumbbells hurt my foot,

it did get hurt, right?

Aren't we kind of acquaintances?

Can't you just say something nice?

Will you say it or not?

I'm very annoyed right now.

I'm serious about this.

I'll say you hurt my foot with the dumbbells.

There's no surveillance there.

What can you do about it?

I recorded it.

Want to listen?

Anything else to say?

I'm leaving.

Didn't you say we're kind of acquaintances?

Then I won't charge you

for the wheelchair rental.

Consider it a gift.

Take care and heal up.

No need.

I'll pay for the wheelchair rental.

I won't take advantage of you.

She recorded it?

And she left me at the hospital.

This is a hit-and-run.

And she rented me a lousy wheelchair.

She didn't want you to have trouble walking.

Then give me the receipt.

It's a big item. Can't throw it away or return it.

I waited in the wind for two hours for a taxi.

Couldn't get a cab.

Almost got caught by city management

while waiting for you.

Alright, alright.

We're home. Stop complaining.

Give me all the contacts for Su.

MSN, QQ, all of it.

I'm not done with her.

What made you think of buying dumbbells?

I played basketball with Zhuang.

Made my back and legs sore.

Thought maybe I need more exercise,

so I wanted to buy some equipment.

Don't go.

Don't go. Don't move.

I heard you wrecked his house.

Really broke up?

Good.

We have a new graduate at our office.

She's quite pretty.

If you've let Zhuang go,

I'll introduce them.

Will you win money

from being a matchmaker?

See, you can't let go.

Why are you so angry this time?

He's giving me the silent treatment.

Rose,

you need to grow up.

You can't expect a man to revolve around you.

You can't be the center of his world.

Besides,

such men do exist,

like Zhou Shihui,

but you don't like him.

Zhou Shihui?

Who's that?

Zhou Shihui...

You are such a heartbreaker.

Okay, fine, let's not talk about him.

Back to Zhuang.

The root of your argument

is that he's going to France, right?

I didn't stop him from going,

but he should've discussed it

with me first.

Put yourself in his shoes.

Could you do that?

From your college

and major to your job,

you did what pleased you.

Did you ever

consult Mom and Dad?

Truthfully,

for men at his age,

it's rare to be so clear about their goals

and so dedicated to their dreams.

He's the second person I've known like that.

Who's the first?

Me.

A man who's dedicated to his dreams

is likely to be dedicated to his love.

Even if he goes to France,

he won't abandon you.

Because the kite string

is in your hands.

How far can he fly?

Right?

Be confident.

Get me another glass of water.

Hurry.

I waited two hours in the wind.

Come on. Hurry.

Give me Su's

phone number, QQ,

MSN, all of it.

My brother told you, right?

Traitor.

What are you doing?

Let go.

I'll call for help.

Go ahead.

I'll help you call.

Go on.

Feel better now?

Are you a dog?

Where is everyone?

You're back.

Mom.

Just got off the plane.

Guangxi specialties, sea duck eggs.

You can't get these in Beijing.

Son,

what happened to your foot?

Going out with their family is like a military expedition.

The old injury flared up.

Mom, I brought various Guangxi specialties,

noodles, cakes,

all sorts of goodies.

They're for you.

Mom, take them.

A few days ago, I met Professor Liang in the canteen.

He told me

Bai Xiaohe was in the lab all week.

Sorry, son.

Did we put too much pressure on you?

So you're afraid to tell us the truth?

No, I...

I just didn't want you to worry.

You've always shared the good news, not the bad.

You're thirty now.

No need to be so considerate.

I'm fine.

I'll be back to normal in a few days.

Really, it's no big deal.

If you'll recover in a few days,

then you must be really heartless.

Mom,

since you're so sincere,

why don't you find me another one?

Isn't it said that the best way to get over someone

is to start a new relationship?

Easier said than done.

There aren't that many suitable girls.

By the way,

why is your sister's boyfriend

so mysterious?

He hasn't shown his face for so long.

Your attitude changed quickly.

You used to chase away

her suitors with a broom.

Now you're inviting him over?

I've always said

as long as she's serious about love,

I'll fully support her.

Where did you get the sea duck eggs?

Guangxi Office in Beijing.

They're pretty tasty.

Mom,

they're really good.

Do you like it?

I like it.

If we ever move,

we have to take this wall.

That day, I wrecked your place.

I...

I'll give you this painting

as compensation.

I didn't believe your brother

when he told me you had a split personality.

You were like a mad dog biting everyone before.

Today,

you're apologizing?

Let me see. Who are you?

Are you Huang Yimei?

Which one is the real you?

I know arguing doesn't solve problems.

I was impulsive that day.

I'm sorry.

It's my fault.

I should have told you earlier.

You can self-reflect?

This doesn't seem like the Zhuang Guodong I know.

Are you splitting too?

I wish I could split.

One to fight for my career in Paris,

and one to stay in Beijing with you.

You said you would figure it out.

I believe in you.

Time is precious.

I'll enjoy love now.

What if I don't love you

by the time you leave?

Then save it.

Love me slowly.

Rose, don't leave me.

You're so driven.

He's aiming high,

and I need to be grounded.

Why so rational all of a sudden?

You can't stop others from leaving.

So you have to become someone they can't leave.

(Add a friend: I'm Big-Face Huang.)

You gave my QQ to your brother?

You haven't added him yet?

Why would I add him?

I wanted to give you guys a chance

to reconcile with a smile,

but turns out you're enemies.

(I am Big-Face Huang.)

(Warning)

(Delete a friend: Big-Face Huang)

(User ''Endlessly Life'' has added you on QQ as a friend)

Finally.

(Sending failed, the other party has added you to the blacklist)

What? You friended me

just to blacklist me?

What kind of person is this?

If you have the guts, block my phone number too.

Why did you block my QQ?

Why did you friend me?

You did it on purpose.

I'm telling you.

My foot is now worse.

It hurts a lot, and I need to go to the hospital.

You have to take responsibility.

I don't care.

It was because of your box,

so the dumbbells fell and hurt my foot.

Now the consequences are serious.

Figure it out yourself.

I'm sending you my home address.

Deal with it.

You actually came.

You even have a crutch.

All set up, huh?

I have no choice.

My foot got worse.

I had to go back to the hospital.

Back to the hospital?

Do you need to change shoes?

No need.

What did they say?

The doctor said

it's the functional injury detachment

of flat connective tissues in the foot.

Didn't they say that last time?

It's just a lifted toenail.

Last time they didn't say it was this serious.

It's almost hitting the bone.

This X-ray is also

from last time, right?

The doctor said no need for a new X-ray.

He can see with the naked eye it's worse.

What else did he say?

It needs rest.

A long time to heal.

Nothing else?

Nothing else.

Then follow the doctor's advice.

Rest well.

Bye.

Leaving already?

What else?

You come to visit a patient

empty-handed

and leave in less than five minutes.

Even condolences don't go this fast.

Should I bow three times to you at the door?

Can you handle that?

I'm still alive.

Why would you bow to me?

The doctor told you to rest.

No need for my fake concern.

People say muscle and bone injuries take a hundred days to heal.

Just rest.

Rest?

Who hurt me?

Wasn't it your leaking box

that caused my foot injury?

Alright, alright.

I'll go back and cook a black chicken for you,

give you postpartum care.

What do you mean by that?

You...

Don't be so dramatic.

I thought it was a big deal.

Try getting hurt yourself.

You didn't get hurt anyway.

Didn't you say

your feet

are the best part of you?

It wasn't me who said that.

It was my mom.

Okay, I believe you.

Then I'll list the nail polish

I don't like online and give you a discount.

Why are you selling nail polish?

To make you pretty.

You mean I should wear nail polish?

Don't go. Who wants your nail polish?

I...

I'm not done with you.

(We recommend a transportation method with stable humidity.)

(1 new message)

(From Mom: Son, QQ video. I need to ask you something.)

(Video connecting)

Hi.

Hello.

When are you coming to Paris?

I'll have a driver pick you up.

I haven't decided yet.

Haven't decided?

Have you found a place to stay?

No, I haven't.

What are you thinking about?

It's such a good opportunity,

and you're dawdling.

I still need to hand over my current project.

I'm thinking of asking the HQ to delay my start date.

Are you still in a relationship?

That girl from last time?

Yes, I am.

Her name is Huang Yimei.

Is she the reason you're not coming to Paris?

It has nothing to do with her.

She didn't say I couldn't go.

I warned you before.

If you play with fire, you'll get burned.

I already told you.

I'm not playing.

I'm serious about this.

If you were this serious about your career,

you'd already be in Paris.

I will go to Paris.

I just need some time.

You really are your father's son.

What does this have to do with my dad?

This opportunity

decides your next five to ten years.

But you're focused on a fleeting romance.

You've seen the European art collection scene.

How can you be so short-sighted?

Yes, I'm short-sighted.

My dad's a failure, and you're not emotional.

So your child

can't be both successful and affectionate?

Is that it?

Your future is up to you.

Any external interference can be overcome.

But if it's internal,

no one can help you.

(Su, incoming call)

(Call ended)

How rude.

(Su, incoming call, call ended)

Why the rush?

Don't you know I'm not mobile?

Change your shoes yourself.

What's with your post?

What do you mean by "the seller maliciously concealed product defects"?

That's nonsense. Delete the post.

I'm telling the truth.

Your box wasn't sturdy.

The dumbbells fell out

and hit my foot, didn't it?

Did I sell you the dumbbells or packaging?

Do you work out with the packaging?

Isn't the packaging part of the product?

Isn't the packaging part of the merchandise?

Did you read a bootleg "Xinhua Dictionary"

as a kid?

Do you even know what a defect is?

A defect is a flaw.

For example, you have two eyes,

but you can't see the product description.

That's a physiological defect.

Any normal person knows they need

to support a heavy item with their hand.

You had no common sense and injured yourself.

That's a cognitive defect.

I took you to the hospital

and rented you

a wheelchair.

And you're still here complaining

and being petty.

That's a personality defect.

I gave you a bad review.

If you're unhappy, you can appeal.

What are you doing?

Taking advantage of my injury

to intimidate me?

Are you recording this?

I have an MP3 too.

I can record it for you.

Let me tell you.

If you use violence, I'll call the police.

Do you like me?

Then stop with this cliché

enemies-to-lovers drama, okay?

We're adults.

Arguing and tattling like school kids

is immature.

I'm immature? Fine, I'm immature.

Both times I hurt this foot.

Isn't that a coincidence?

Isn't that a coincidence?

What do you mean?

Nothing to do with you.

My foot's injured.

It must be fate

to have my foot injured again.