♫ When the summer ends, you have to fly toward a brighter future ♫
♫ Let the wind blow you into a whirlpool of love ♫
♫ My dear... ♫
♫ My dearest, Michelle ♫
♫ I'll learn to let myself let go and wish you well ♫
♫ Oh~ Michelle's first day ♫
♫ Oh~ You've already gone so far away ♫
♫ In the spring, we'll be ready to make trouble ♫
♫ In the fall, we'll start to reflect ♫
♫ In the times that we're hurt, we'll want to let go ♫
♫ When we're happy, we'll forget all our pains ♫
♫ In our times of success, we'll meet setbacks ♫
♫ In the midst of sadness, we'll learn to let go ♫
♫ When we feel unsure, ♫
♫ We'll learn to be calm ♫
An Innocent Mistake Episode 16
What's wrong?
Why did you live in a hotel for 2 months?
It's nothing. It's because...
I didn't want to impose on my dad and aunt.
Have you...
...hated your dad before?
My dad?
Why?
Because...
...when you needed him the most, he wasn't able to take care of you.
Because he re-married.
Or maybe because...in the home you should be most comfortable in
you've now become like a stranger.
I'm fine now.
So what you're saying is, you've hated him before?
What about you?
Have you ever hated your dad who abandoned you?
I was always too grateful, so I actually didn't really have the capacity to hate
but it's possible
What is?
I thought I didn't hate my dad, but...
I'll...go open the door...
Dad! Why are you here?
Man Qing said she wanted to see my photos, so...
therefore...
It's nothing, I was just passing by.
Sorry for disturbing, I should have called first.
I'm fine, you guys continue.
Man Qing came because
Dad!
Dad, what's wrong?
Where's Man Qing?
She said you must have something to talk to me about since you are here. Thus, she left.
Dad.
Get in the car.
Come.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
I got cut by the cactus.
We played basketball, we sweated.
So can dad tell me what you came to find me for?
Can it be dad's turn to ask you a few questions?
It couldn't be a math question, right? That's my worst subject...
It's the forbidden topic.
It's not like that, dad...
Zhong Man Qing and I... haven't...
still...
Aiyo, it's really awkward.
I just want to understand the part of your story I couldn't participate in.
Which part?
From the moment your mom died, to the moment we became father and son again.
This entire part, I want to know all of it.
What were you thinking of in the garden,
Were you like me, crying yourself to sleep every night?
Why did you refuse to come back to Taipei every summer or winter break after you went to Singapore?
And why--
Dad.
It's already in the past.
Are you sure about that?
You said so yourself... we all can't stay stuck in the past.
Isn't that right?
Then about dad remarrying... what did you think of it?
As long as dad's happy.
What if dad's not happy?
Dad, are you unhappy?
Actually, dad lost the right to be happy a long time ago.
You do have the right...
You must be happy.
I want you to be happy.
What about you?
Are you happy?
Ever since I got to know Zhong Man Qing,
I was able to understand a little better... what it means to 'be happy.'
♫ I started to learn to eat food and drink water ♫
♫ Started to open the window a little ♫
♫ I started to take walks in the breeze ♫
♫ To smile at strangers ♫
♫ And I started to accept my friends' care ♫
♫ To listen when other people spoke ♫
♫ I started to use an umbrella when it rained ♫
♫ Started to not be so sensitive to my dear ones. ♫
Look carefully,
'He' is rambling again.
♫ But still, there's something I can't learn to do ♫
♫ To wake up, without tears in my eyes ♫
I... that...
Why are you not answering your phone?
She said she has urgent things to tell you, so...
Touched yet, are you? I came all the way to your home to be nice and warn you.
I don't need your kind intentions.
Hey! Zhong Man Qing! With what right do you give me this attitude?!
No wonder I have never liked you.
I don't need you to like me.
Man Qing! You must be careful of Zheng Yu En's Auntie.
That's right! His Auntie really is freaky!
Last time, I went to tell her your mothers were bar hostesses,
do you know what she said? She actually threatened me,
with a frightening attitude, "Do. No. Get. In. My. Way."
Don't you think that's scary? - What's scary?
That kind of-- - Scary that you don't have a mock-worthy background?
I'm sorry, there aren't too many people in this world as superficial as you are, but god was too considerate of me
all the people I happen to encounter happen to be respectable good people.
I'm sorry to disappoint you.
Zhong Man Qing! Didn't you get my point?
Hey! Why can she never get the point?
So you went find Zheng Yu En's aunt for--
How could you be like that?
Hey, I was being kind-hearted!
Why can't you be more calm and hear out my point?
Why can't any of you be suspicious what exactly his Auntie's 'path' is?!?!
You came back from the date so soon?
Where's Yu En? Why didn't he take you back?
He didn't.
Where did you two go?
Are you finished? - I'm finished.
Did they fight again?
Don't. Waste your time being angry at people like those?
Don't be angry.
Take a deep breathe.
But I'm still really angry!!
It looks like they fought big time.
It must be Yu En coming by to apologize!
Yu En...!
Qing Xia, long time no see.
Wah! How unexpected! What wind brought you here?
Come in and take a seat.
It seems like god finally took pity on us and wants to help us three poor women.
He made you come to us yourself?
It's not like that... listen to me. Qing Xia...
Of course, I will listen to you
However, you better let me break those legs of yours before I carefully listen to you!
Don't... Don't!! Hear me out first!!
Zhong Chu Hong! Get that paper broom out for me!
What mop?
Uncle Ah Di?
You still dare to come here?
I told him to come here.
Have you done everything?
Yes, I did according to what you said.
You two can't cook anything decent,
forget having a knack for business.
Even though you still have me to watch over you,
when one day I have an accident,
Don't say that!
Why can't you just face reality?
This restaurant isn't just your 'coffin money',(literally to last you to your grave)
it will also be Man Qing's school tuition and marriage dowry.
So it can only succeed and not allowed to fail.
I will never permit anything to interfere with Man Qing's future.
So I'm willing to trust Ah Di one more time, and he swore in my presence,
if there's a second time, I'll haunt him as a ghost and demand payback.
Sis,
we know what you mean.
That's right.
But please,
don't saying those bad luck words.
That's right.
If you want me to live a few more happy days,
then learn well from me. Learn how to solidly start up our restaurant.
Got it.
We won't disappoint you.
Ah Di, you have to promise me-- - Sis,
Actually, when you first came to find me, I had nowhere to turn to.
You were willing to give me a second chance,
it's like I gained a whole new life.
I, Ah Di. As useless as I am, as unworthy of a human as I am,
I at least still have a heart.
I really don't know how to express my gratitude to you.
I'll give it my all.
I'll help Qing Xia and Chu Hong open the restaurant.
I... I'm really sorry!!
God,
what can we do to win against you?
Careful!
You have to remember, run the chicken through hot water before throwing it in to stir-fry.
To boil off the fat so the soup will be clear.
Never think that just because the food isn't for you, you can be lazy and greedy and cut corners.
Ingredients have to be cleaned well before cooking them,
... and treat customers like your own family.
I know this the best!
Here, wash this.
Don't slice too small.
The chicken is ready. Bring it over to wash.
Oh, okay.
Come.
- Move aside. - It's hot.
Okay.
Mommy, can you get that for me?
Hey! It's Yu En!
Answer it, quick.
Hello, Yu En? This is Auntie Chu Hong!
Ask him if he wants to come for dinner.
You keep asking him for dinner, how do you expect them to go out on dates?
Mommy.
I know! You two can go karaoke!
Auntie knows some places that can get you discounts!
Zhong Chu Hong, please. You expect to send Yu En to go to that messed up old men's place?
Give it to me, let me talk to him.
Yu En.
Of course I'm doing great after hearing your voice.
We're learning from Auntie Man Yu how to make her signature dish, 'sesame chicken.' We'll make you some once we master it!
Sis's 'sesame chicken' is better, of course he'll eat that instead.
You want Sis to 'die' making it?
What did you say?!
Um... do you... want to talk to Auntie Man Yu?
Hold on... Sis!
He called to find Man Qing. What are you doing?
Give it to Man Qing. - I got too excited, I forgot.
Wait a minute.
Say something.
What is it?
About this...
well... the kitchen is too noisy.
I'm going to my room. Wait for me,
The kitchen is too noisy?
Were you speaking just now?
Speak.
It's nothing, really.
It's just that...
I really wanted to hear your voice.
But...
you're not saying anything.
How can I hear your voice?
Okay, let me ask you a question.
Is it...
a Chinese question,
math questions, or is it an economics question?
Just kidding.
What's the question? Tell me.
You should know about
my mothers' past occupation.
Are you talking about them working as bar hostesses?
What do you think of this?
I think
Aunties are the most selfless and respectable people.
A lot of people think that people born in better circumstances
would be able to treat an abandoned child well.
But aunties they
were able to completely, without any reservations,
treat you with love
and raise you.
Thus,
if I can't appreciate everything about you
and treat aunties with the same love I would give my own mother
then I wouldn't have the right to like you.
My dad told me all that.
Then...
it's my turn to ask you a question, okay?
If I were to say
if I am able to do it
will you be my girlfriend?
If you don't respond by the time I count to three, it means that you tacitly agree.
1...
2...
Nevermind.
I don't have the courage to know the answer anyways.
I also started to use an umbrella when it rains
To be less sensitive to my dear ones
However, I still can't seem to learn
How to not have tears when I wake up.
More-
Moreover, I still can't seem to learn
Mom, sorry.
Can I be happy now?
Man Qing, try it and see if it's any different from Man Yu mom's.
How can it be any different? Sis was right there the whole time.
It's not the same.
Where is the difference?
Look at how well cooked this meat is!
The texture is so great, it wiggles perfectly!
- Mine is so dry. - Alright, I'll give you this piece.
You put too little ginger.
Put too little ginger?
Hey, this is really not too bad.
And you also put too little cooking wine. -Ok already!
If I am unable to appreciate your family
and treat your mothers like my own
then I would have no right to like you.
These are all what my dad told me.
Hi, is your mood better?
I think it should be much better
Because you have so many opportunities to completely rid yourself of worries
Hence, I wanted to tell you
When you wish to talk, or wish to be heard
I'm always here.
A comforting hug is also always here.
The productions line said it would be better to give them one more week.
If we aren't able to reduce the production time, I'm afraid that it could only lower our gross profit.
The problem is, if the gross profit is lower, our effort will all be in vain.
How are you, Madame?
Auntie.
It's ok, no need to send me out.
I was just passing by and thought I'd say hi to you and your dad.
Though, seeing you work so intently, Auntie is happy for you.
Thanks, auntie.
How is your progress?
Right now, there are two projects I'm going on...
What I'm referring to is Zhong Man Qing.
Man Qing and I...
Don't seem to be making any progress.
Why?
It's because I'm afraid that if I am not careful, it will all be ruined.
Hearing you speak this way, Auntie is worried for you.
Courting a girl, you can't just use small steps.
Is that so?
Especially when it's Man Qing.
Her life is already so hard.
Now, her mom is seriously ill. This is when she needs the most support.
However, regarding support
I have to be even more careful.
Why is that?
Man Qing's mother said before that
what Man Qing dislikes the most is the pity of others.
So as to how to comfort without being pitying,
it's pretty hard to do.
Hence,
I must be extra careful.
She doesn't like others to pity her,
Man Qing really makes your heart hurt.
No matter what, bring Man Qing over this weekend for a BBQ.
Stop wiping.
There were no customers since morning till now.
Wiping is only tiring you.
Have you heard of the saying, "chances are given to those who are prepared."?
Otherwise, if a chance comes and we are not ready, it will run away.
Get moving, get moving! Let wipe these so clean they sparkle.
A chance is here!
Welcome!
Table for one? -What would you like to order?
Hello, hello, sit anywhere. -Give it to him.
Our specialty dishes are sesame chicken and noodles. We will also give you a discount.
We will give you smelly tofu on the house!
Stinky tofu!
I think I will come back next time.
Sir!
Why are you coming back next time?
He must have forgotten to bring money, right?
He probably went back to get his money.
People nowadays are very forgetful.
Sis, you were bust from morning until now. Why don't you go back and rest? Leave it to us three!
I'm not tired.
Sis, you don't believe in us? That means you look down on us!
Right! We are your disciples!
Right, Sis, you go back first.
If we really can't handle it, we'll call you over as reinforcement.
Right, right.
Ok. I'll go back and rest.
Ma Qing, go home with mom. -Ok
Oh, we are so busy, right?
These chopsticks, remember to put them neatly.
Place them neatly.
Good luck! -Good luck!
Don't shake your leg, ok? You're making me dizzy.
Sis, do you want to call your old customers here? Tell them to try it out?
Aiyo, why didn't you say that earlier?
I didn't think about it. -What!
What do you mean "why didn't you say so earlier"?
Hurry up, I'll help you. -Ok
Come, hurry!
Sis, who is "lao tai"?
A Tseng! The one who had a stroke, should we ask him to come and eat?
Welcome!
Yu En?
Sis, do you want to call your old customers here? Tell them to try it out?
Aiyo, why didn't you say that earlier?
I didn't think about it. -What!
What do you mean "why didn't you say so earlier"?
Hurry up, I'll help you. -Ok
Come, hurry!
Sis, who is "lao tai"?
A Tseng! The one who had a stroke, should we ask him to come and eat?
Welcome!
Yu En!
I was just...
very hungry.
People on the internet say
In general, a restaurant must wait 6-8 months after opening before gaining traction.
So right now, having few customers is normal.
You guys can definitely succeed.
Ok, you don't need to comfort me. Come,
I'm going to lie down for a while.
Just now, I didn't see you at the restaurant.
Qing Xia auntie said you brought Man Yu auntie back home.
Did you call me for a reason?
It's nothing.
So you just wanted to hear...?
Yes.
It's so boring, I'm hanging up.
Actually, there is something.
What is it?
Can you come over to the window for a bit?
Well then,
I'm going back to work now.
I was a bit touched
but I know that
it wasn't love.
Uh oh! You're going to lose! -Be careful!
Counterattack! -Counterattack!
Your butt is too wide!
I like things to be clear and distinguishable.
I also like for everything to be in its place.
Is your mother doing well?
She will going in for chemotherapy next week.
Da Shan and I both sympathize with your situation.
Hence, if you need anything, you must let us know.
Thanks.
♫ Things as feelings cannot be forced. When you look back, you'll understand ♫
♫ A sea of flowers, waking to a flurry of white snow
♫ They don't exist ♫
TEAM CREDITS
♫ If you can swim ashore... No one wants to be alone ♫
♫ No matter how strong our hearts are, humans need companions.
♫ Love is not unwavering, and it's hard find a satisfying end ♫
♫ Rather than feeling sadness, why not be more understanding to yourself? ♫
♫ It's fine that no one is King Kong, We can't understand what love is ♫
♫ If we don't let go of the pain, how will we be free? ♫
♫ Life is unknown, and so it is wonderful ♫
♫ Things as feelings cannot be forced. When you look back, you'll understand ♫
♫ A sea of flowers, waking to a flurry of white snow ♫
♫ They don't exist ♫