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=The Tale of Rose=

=Episode 11=

Do I have to report to you every detail

of what I do

and who I meet every day?

Even if it's not overtime,

do I not have the right to have a drink?

Do you want to control everything like my mom?

I'm not trying to control you.

There's a six-hour time difference between us.

We have to catch each other at the right time to talk.

If you're not saying anything,

what else is there to talk about?

I really don't have the energy to argue with you.

(Video connecting)

(To Zhuang Guodong: Let's stop for now. Rest early.)

(From Huang Yimei: Let's stop for now. Rest early.)

(To Huang Yimei: I can't. I promised you.)

(Problems must be solved immediately.)

(From Zhuang Guodong: I can't. I promised you)

(Problems must be solved immediately.)

(Video connecting)

(From Zhuang Guodong: I know you're there. Answer it.)

(Video chat)

Sorry,

Rose.

I work every day.

Overtime, training,

and socializing.

I'm really exhausted.

Sorry for losing control earlier.

You don't know

how much I miss you every day.

The thought of you

motivates me to get up every day.

I wish you were by my side

when I open my eyes.

I want to hold you in my arms

and hug you tightly.

Please don't be mad, okay?

I'm sorry.

Coach, good evening.

So formal.

I think we should run near a hospital.

(Architectural Design Institute) In case something happens to me,

we'd be close to the ICU.

Like this, right?

Yes.

Warm-up.

Huang.

Take a rain check?

No.

Well.

Sorry, I'll schedule another day with you.

Uncle Bai,

sorry I didn't accompany you to Guangxi.

I should have told you in person.

It's fine. I know.

It was Xiaohe who didn't let you go.

Don't cover for her.

Then you should know,

Xiaohe and I already broke up.

It's all Xiaohe's fault.

She hurt you,

I apologize on her behalf.

Please don't say that.

Xiaohe didn't lie to me. I'm grateful to her.

I wonder how she's doing recently.

Xiaohe told us

she broke up with you.

Her mom had a big fight with her.

Then she went back

to live at school

and hasn't come home since.

Not even answering our calls.

I shouldn't meddle in your relationship,

And now,

I have no right to ask you

for anything regarding Xiaohe.

But

we are really worried about her.

Huang,

you live at school,

Could you check on her for us?

She's our only daughter.

As long as she's safe and healthy,

we won't oppose

whatever she does in the future.

Okay, Uncle Bai, I'll check on her.

Thank you, Huang.

You're welcome.

If only my daughter

had met you first.

Have you heard of Hu Kejia?

She's a nine-year-old girl

with autism.

I've seen her work.

She's incredibly talented.

Her parents

are planning a charity sale of her works.

All proceeds

will be donated to autism charities.

Who is interested in this project?

Huang Yimei?

I don't really want it.

What are we eating tonight?

Huang Yimei, are you out of your mind?

Tina gave you this project in front of everyone.

Do you not understand

what that means?

I know, but I have other plans.

Who can assign you work besides the boss?

I'm going to France

to see Eric.

To you, is a man more important

than work?

You just curated an exhibition.

Don't think

you've secured this job.

But he needs me now.

Do you think Tina will approve your leave

because of it?

Will she?

(Application for Leave: Visit my boyfriend) I'll follow up on the contract this week.

The design for the brochure has also been confirmed.

We can place the prepayment order this week.

I'll need you to confirm it.

Before my vacation, I'll get all the work arranged.

So, I have no choice

but to approve your leave.

If there's no other way,

then

there's no other option.

(Resignation Letter)

Now you're threatening me?

I've already arranged my schedule.

Sacrificing work

for a few days of romance.

Is it worth it?

Yes, it's worth it.

You're so unambitious,

without career planning at all.

Is love your only goal?

For now, yes.

As long as I love him, he comes first.

And I don't think this is inferior to others.

(Application for Leave)

Thank you.

Based on your performance,

this takes effect at any time.

Mr. Martin, nice to meet you.

Ma'am, nice to meet you.

You may enter the palace.

Thank you. Do you smoke?

No, thank you.

How about a cup of tea?

I'd love to.

I love freedom.

We're going on a trip.

Rose,

I wish you were by my side

when I open my eyes.

I want to hold you in my arms

and hug you tightly.

That's enough.

Eight laps for a starter.

How do you feel?

Have you vented your emotions?

How did you know?

The person who came last time

seemed like an elder,

but

from your attitude towards him,

it wasn't like family familiarity,

nor like courteousness to a boss.

Also

you both seemed sensitive

about having a woman around.

You didn't dare to tell him

I was your friend.

It's not that I didn't dare.

After that night, you disappeared for two days.

No messages from you.

I figured

either he gave you

a huge task,

or his appearance affected your emotions.

So this person

came because of your ex-girlfriend.

One look and you understood everything.

Seems palace dramas aren't entirely made up.

- Here's some water. - Thanks.

Here.

What excuse should I use to reject him?

You can't reject him.

You would've rejected him at the time if you wanted to do it.

The reason you're still torn

is because you haven't let her go.

You still want to see her.

I've let go.

When it comes to stubbornness,

women are nothing

compared to men.

Don't struggle anymore.

Go and see her.

When I first met you,

I thought you were very cold.

I didn't expect

you to be both perceptive and sensitive.

I'm a realist.

If the time and effort

spent on something

exceed its value,

either do it immediately,

or don't do it at all.

I can't stand

seeing a grown man

hesitating

over something so minor.

That's the Coach I know.

Feels good to be scolded.

Feels great.

I need to make up for the past two days.

I'll run two more laps.

I'll run two more laps.

Look, I've gained a lot.

I found a coach and a confidant.

Run more laps.

Come on.

(China Customs)

I thought you Chinese were good at math.

It was my oversight. I'll fix it right away.

We're about to sign the contract,

and I just realized the amount is wrong.

I heard you're working overtime every day.

What have you been doing?

Just making international calls at the office?

Eric is on my team.

This is my responsibility.

The contract will be signed on time.

I guarantee it.

Eric, you're in my team,

and this is my responsibility.

You won't be having a second way out.

I know you're working very hard,

but don't let that

get in the way of your job.

Alright?

Alright.

Thank you.

The contract terms within the validity period

are extremely important.

Once it expires,

it's a disaster.

- Okay. - You know.

The financial risk is huge.

Why are you here?

Sorry.

This is Naomi, my team leader.

My girlfriend, Rose.

Hello.

- Hi. - Very pleased to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

- I'm setting you free and see you tomorrow. - Okay

- Bye-bye. - Bye.

Oh, wait.

I'll send you the new contract tonight.

My girlfriend suddenly arrived.

It's a bit complicated.

Don't worry.

If there are any issues,

call me, okay?

See you tomorrow.

- Bye-bye. - Bye.

Bye.

How did you get here?

With a tour group.

A seven-day tour of France.

I can only stay in Paris for two days,

so I came to find you right from the airport.

Why are you up?

Aren't you going to sleep?

This contract must be finished today,

so I have time for you tomorrow.

Where's your roommate?

Still not back this late?

On a business trip.

Why did Naomi come home with you?

To help me revise this contract.

I never thought you'd come and see me.

Because you said

you wished to wake up with me by your side,

so you could hold me.

When will you finish?

Almost done.

Management training requires rotation through various departments.

Now I'm in the operations department.

I'm not very familiar with it,

so it takes more time.

Luckily, the rotation ends next year,

and I might be assigned to the marketing department.

Once settled, I can apply for permanent residency.

You're applying for permanent residency?

Not returning to China?

I'll get the permanent residency

and decide later whether to return.

What about me?

If I become marketing manager,

my salary will double,

and we could rent an apartment together.

It'd be more convenient for you to stay.

You want me to move to France?

Yes.

You study art.

This is the art capital.

Perfect for you.

What about my parents?

And my job?

Your brother is in Beijing.

What are you worried about?

Your job is just an assistant,

with no great future.

I'm a curator.

Alright, a curator.

Cyan isn't a big company.

It claims to be a joint venture,

but it's just registered in Hong Kong, China,

with not much scale or reputation in the industry.

Why do you get to decide for me?

It's the right decision.

But it's not my decision.

So many people are desperate to go abroad

because there are more opportunities there.

But my life is in China.

If you place me in France,

what will I do?

Will my life revolve around you?

Is that it?

I never said that.

Your attitude implies

I should come to France

to follow you,

because my job isn't good enough,

isn't important,

not as valuable as yours.

I never devalued your work.

People aim higher. It's a fact.

I'm applying for permanent residency

for our future.

That's your future.

You never considered me.

You didn't even discuss it with me.

Your words are so disheartening.

I did all this for us.

I just think you shouldn't decide alone.

You're overthinking.

I was just planning.

The training isn't over.

Nothing is certain yet.

Don't be angry.

I must finish my work today.

I have to finish it before it's too late.

Go to sleep.

Not angry, right?

Not angry.

What does "compliquer" mean?

Troublesome?

Go to sleep.

(School of Chemistry)

Thank you for visiting me

and bringing so much good food.

Your parents are very worried about you.

How have you been?

I can't live in the past forever.

So,

I made one last effort.

I went to his hometown

to see him one last time.

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Xiaohe.

Can't we say goodbye in person?

See?

This is where I grew up.

You're a city girl.

You don't understand my pressure and inferiority.

My family introduced me to a local girl.

We've been seeing each other for months.

Unless something unexpected happens,

I'll marry her.

Forget about me.

We shall never see each other again.

Being with you for those years

exhausted my lifetime's happiness.

I don't deserve that kind of life.

Sorry, Xiaohe.

From the start,

I shouldn't have met you.

After I came back, I vomited all day.

I completely figured it out.

Now,

I just want to focus on my studies.

After getting my PhD,

I want to find a research institute abroad,

quietly doing experiments

and research.

Nothing else matters.

Having a plan is good.

I hope it works out.

I didn't tell my parents

about going to his hometown.

Understood. I won't tell them.

Thank you.

Advice without concrete solutions

is just empty talk.

My suggestion is

don't stay cooped up.

Go out more.

Watch comedy shows, movies,

or find a hobby.

Like me.

Since I started exercising,

I feel much better.

You really look different from before.

I even got a personal coach.

How about joining us for workouts?

Rose?

Rose,

Rose.

Wake up. Get up.

Our plans have changed.

I took a day off,

but the big boss is coming for a meeting this afternoon.

So we have to hurry.

Come on, get up.

We'll visit the Louvre in the morning,

see the Eiffel Tower at 1 pm,

and I must be back at work by 3 pm.

Get up.

Come here and look.

Portrait of a Man.

In our freshman year,

the whole class saw this portrait.

Now we see the real thing.

Isn't it amazing?

Look at the brushwork.

See how fine it is.

There are many paintings you saw in school here.

Let's go.

- There are many more inside. - Just look at it.

From the 18th century.

How about it? Have you decided?

This one.

Moules Marinières?

That takes too long.

We don't have enough time.

Let's have something simpler, okay?

Sandwiches?

Waitress.

Two sandwiches, please.

Alright.

Thank you.

Wait a moment.

Can you take a photo for us?

Sure.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Alright, alright.

Okay.

You wait here for me.

Have a seat.

Naomi,

please come here.

Everyone, gather around.

Today is a very special day.

I want to share my joy with you.

First,

this month we finally completed

the "City and Artists" project.

We've been working on it

for the past six months.

This project received

very positive feedback.

(Before this moment,)

(I never realized)

(we were heading in opposite directions.)

(What I thought was closeness)

(was actually just passing by.)

Let's go. I'll make you a big meal.

Alright.

Sir.

With pleasure.

With great pleasure.

Is this what you want?

Okay, okay.

Thank you.

Hello, sir, what would you like?

Alright, of course.

- Thank you. - Hello.

Hello.

Please give me a baguette.

Alright.

Anything else?

A Camembert cheese, please.

Okay.

Would you like some caviar?

Sure.

- Thank you. - Okay.

You're welcome.

No need for caviar. It's too expensive.

It's fine.

Tonight, I must make it up to you.

Here's your change.

Hello?

I can't. I have plans tonight.

Alright.

But I have to bring my girlfriend.

Okay.

Don't worry. These parties are very relaxed.

Does your mom often bring you to her company events?

She knows many people in the fashion and business circles.

Wealthy people are very interested

in art and cultural activities.

Eric,

I'm Chris,

Jessica's boyfriend.

By the way, she's arriving soon.

What would you like?

Champagne or red wine?

Would you like some champagne?

Yeah, champagne.

Waiter.

Chris, this is my girlfriend, Rose.

Hello.

- Hello. - Hi.

Cheers.

I'll go meet your mom.

Everything is great.

Chris is my mom's

boyfriend.

This is my mom.

Welcome.

Rose, my girlfriend, Huang Yimei.

I mentioned her to you before.

- Hello, hello. - Hi, Ms. Song.

Lulu is here too.

Go and say hi to her later.

Okay.

Feel free.

Thank you.

Who's Lulu?