I'm sorry , Julia ! I can't get home early this evening .   What ? But today is my birthday !   I know , darling . But I do have a lot of work to do , hope you can understand me .   But Steven , why don't you ask for a leave ? ... Steven , why don't you speak ? Are you still there ?   Hello , Julia ? I can't hear you clearly . I'm afraid the line is out of order . Okay , B , listen ! How about I hang up now and call you back later ? 