Hubby, it's our wedding anniversary tomorrow. Do you remember?
Of course. It's already our tenth.
Rui Fan, it's me A Tang.
Wei En is ill. I think it's quite serious.
Can you come to the hospital now?
What on earth is Rui Fan doing?
Do you have any idea?
Wen Rui Fan, you have gone too far.
I can't believe you would disregard Dad
and An Zhen's feelings because of that bitch.
Sister, are you okay?
I'm so sorry, Sister.
I'm really sorry, I really am!
Rui Fan will never abandon you.
Who are you to tell me that!
- Calm down. - How could I when you did this behind my back?
What is wrong with the two of you?
Didn't you say it's just going to be Platonic love?
Why did you change your mind?
What have I done wrong to deserve this?
Do you know what's worse than unfaithfulness?
It's deception.
I think we should separate for a while.
Wei En, what have you stolen from An Zhen?
Make sure you return it to her quickly.
I don't want you to do anything foolish.
Mom, it feels like the end of the world to me.
Rui Fan will be grateful if you forgive him.
He'll treat you even better.
You must keep in mind that life is sweet
and so is your future.
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[Perhaps I'm not an utter failure]
- Good morning, Manager He. - Morning.
Manager He.
Wow, you know me well.
I wanted coffee and you made me one.
It's a pity that you're not working for me.
Taoyuan branch office is creating a planning division next year.
Their manager happens to be a friend of mine.
I was asked to recommend someone for a team leader position.
Are you interested?
Who's interested?
I know that you all call me she-devil in private.
But you should know what's going on now.
You're very lucky.
Because not everyone gets chosen by the devil herself.
I know it's difficult for you to walk out on Rui Fan.
But if you really want to step up
then you need the right leader and chance.
But if you follow him blindly then you should be less ambitious.
What do you want from me?
Make sure you tell me about everything that goes on in the sales department.
What do you want to know?
What's with Manager Wen?
It's said that his wife started working.
Oh, I just heard an interesting gossip.
But it came from different sources. Could you ask around for more details?
There's no need to.
Nobody knows about it like I do.
Someone is having an affair with her brother-in-law.
So of course her sister can't stand it.
Are you sure?
If you want me on your side, then trust me.
But you gave me this information too willingly.
I don't usually trust this sort of information.
- Did you say this for the new position... - No.
I'm not after that position at all.
And I don't need your reference.
So why do this?
It reminded me of my ex-boyfriend.
We were almost getting married but then I found out about his affair.
This was a stressful situation for me.
I suffered from depression because of it.
Rui Fan is not worth respecting anymore.
I'm selling him out, not for you, but for the sake of justice.
I must tell you, in the competition for Deputy General Manager position
you are lagging slightly behind Wen Rui Fan.
Well, Rui Fan has good looks, good marriage and no scandals.
I don't think so. It's just that no one has ratted him out yet.
Finally, someone's ratted you out now.
What's with you both?
Why didn't you hand the report in when it's done?
The General Manager came here asking for it.
Rui Fan, how can I hand it in without your signature?
When did you hand it to me?
I left it on your desk early this morning.
I can't hand it in if you haven't even taken a look at the report.
What's more, I can't get hold of where you were.
So there's nothing I could do.
And the manager of Taichung branch office just left.
He said he can't wait all afternoon for you.
He was very displeased when he left.
And this is my resignation form.
I'll stay for a month to hand over my responsibilities.
Where are you going?
Actually, another company offered me a position with high salary a long time ago.
But I decided to stay on for you.
Now... I think I should move on.
Don't worry. Chi Chi is staying.
Leave! Just leave!
Who made the gentle and elegant Manager Wen angry?
May I help you?
Nothing. I was bored so I dropped by.
I never knew that you're so laid back here in the planning division.
Why did I have to work overtime back then?
Ai Lin, I'm too busy to stop for a chit chat.
Busy?
Rest assured, you'll be bored with nothing to do very soon.
What do you mean by that?
Well, there are several meanings.
But you're so busy, I better get out of your way.
What was that for?
Wei En!
Excuse me, are you Mr. Wen?
- Yes, I am. - Ms. Li has already moved out.
She wants me to tell you not to look for her.
Wei En!
Where are you going?
Chi Chi, what are you doing here?
I'm here to see you. In case you're unwell I'll take you to the hospital.
Thank you. I'm feeling better already.
I'm on my way to the airport.
You're going back to America?
Does Rui Fan know about this?
He doesn't know about this and... this has nothing to do with him.
Well then, if you are not in a rush, I'll treat you to dinner?
Thank you, Chi Chi. But I'm already running late for my midnight flight.
I'm really touched by your kind gesture.
Thank you... and goodbye.
Hello? Miss Ai Lin?
What? Midnight flight?
Okay, bye.
[Wei En's flight to America. 24:00]
Hello? Who is this?
Hello?
Hello? Can you hear me?
This is so amusing.
Who are you to hate me?
Who the heck are you to hate me?
You won't take me home to your parents
and say 'Yes, I want to be with her.'
Do you dare to say it? Then say it!
Brother-in-law, you're good in every way, but you're too soft-hearted.
You obviously don't love Sister.
But you don't have the heart to leave her.
But I can't follow you around like a swing
my mood swings up and down.
It's too much for me to bear.
Wei En, I'll face the problem head on this time.
I won't hurt you anymore.
Wei En! Wei En, don't go!
Wei En!
Li Wei En!
Miss, is that man calling your name?
I don't know him. Can you drive faster and shake him off please?
Wei En!
Li Wei En!
Wei En, don't go!
Wei En! Wei En!
Wei En, don't go!
This won't do. It's too dangerous.
Mister, why are you pulling over?
How can you do this?
What are you doing, brother-in-law?
Brother-in-law!
What do you want?
I'm sorry. Thank you.
Don't go.
If I don't go now, I'll still leave tomorrow.
Why are you stopping me?
Be with me.
I love you.
Be with me.
Really?
Of course.
I'm not afraid. I'm not afraid of anything.
For me, this is a very difficult decision.
But I'm willing to follow my heart.
As long as you love me
I don't care how many people will hit me or curse me.
I'm not afraid anymore.
An Zhen, I didn't expect you to be at work.
I was going to suggest that you quit and focus on getting your husband back.
So how did my brother explain to your mom last night?
Last night... Rui Fan didn't come home.
He didn't go home?
My husband Hao Kang De may be bad but at least he comes home.
Why has he changed so much?
Perhaps Kang De and I should talk to him...
No. Don't do that.
My mom told me to endure it.
She said it's now a battle of willpower.
I agree. If I stay at home, then all I do is to let my imagination run wild.
It doesn't do me any good either.
And if I see Meng's innocent face I'll probably have a break down.
So I'm glad I have a job to go to. Thank you.
I was so worried that I couldn't sleep.
This is simply unbelievable.
My brother is such a warm person who loves his family.
What happened to him?
Hey, Rui Fan! Why are you so cold now?
Don't you need advice from the Master now?
I'm really busy now so I don't have time to listen to your lecture.
Anyways, you don't get it.
So only your love stories are good and ours are crap?
Hey, Wen Rui Fan, you...
- Oh! - Morning, Kang De! Morning, Rui Fan!
Hello Kang De! Hello, Manager!
You... you are...
here for the hand over, aren't you?
Have a pleasant farewell, I hope.
What hand over? Wei En has decided to stay.
That's good then. Fire up and catch up.
Yes, Manager.
Hey, what's wrong with Kang De?
He must be stunned with happiness to hear that I'm staying.
Pretending to be strangers?
That means they've become more intimate.
So now you think you're a big shot?
What's this supposed to mean?
Aren't you the Master? Can't you tell?
Wei En's staying.
Are you both really going to be together?
I know you won't acknowledge us but will you listen calmly to my explanation?
An Zhen is a good wife.
She really is a good wife.
It's not that I don't feel for her
but I did her wrong.
So I'll do my best to make it up to her.
I can't deny that I have an affair
but it's not because I dislike her.
But can you tell me what is all this for?
I don't remember since when... I don't even recognize myself.
I was like a living tree that was hacked down
and then made into furniture.
This is not An Zhen's fault.
And I don't know whose fault it is.
All I know is that when I'm with Wei En
I can be the person that I like.
That has never happened before.
When I smile, it's a genuine smile.
When I cry, the tears shatter my soul.
I felt like I've been resurrected.
Now I am a living tree again.
I'm not just parts that keeps a home running.
I really feel that both An Zhen and I have become just parts of a home.
We have a function but no self-identity.
Tell me. What is the point of life?
So that we end up becoming parts?
Perhaps.
But I don't have that high a standard in life.
So I don't feel the same way that you do.
But that's life, isn't it?
Shouldn't we lead our lives towards a steadier path instead of a willful one?
Okay, so if you and Wei En stay together
you'll end up marching towards a quiet and stable family life.
By then, you'll become yet another part of a mechanism.
No, I won't.
Wei En is a unique girl.
When I'm with her, I can see different possibilities in life.
We might have a messy house.
We might not cook for three years.
We might fight over who's doing laundry.
But if I say that I'm not driving a car
and wanted to buy a heavy duty motorcycle
she'll be the first to say yes.
Or if I wanted to quit my job
to write novels like I've always wanted to
she'll definitely be there to support me.
Well, okay. I've been listening to you and
I think I understood you... a bit.
But my buddy, aren't you too naive?
You and Wei En are dating.
In fact, you're in the 'honeymoon phase.'
This is when you find the relationship the most exciting and vigorous.
It's the same as having a spicy hot pot
but you can't have that everyday.
When that starts giving you diarrhea
you'll start to miss the almost tasteless rice.
Rice is the staple food that you can't do without everyday of your life.
We all have different tastes and preferences.
Everyone can choose how they lead their lives.
That's their freedom.
Then tell me, what kind of life do you seek?
It's not that I'm being unrealistic and want to roam around being a hippie.
I know the most important mission for me at the moment
is to compete for the Deputy General Manager position.
After all, I want Meng and An Zhen to have a life that's well provided for.
All right. So promise me this.
Don't be too mean to An Zhen.
She is your wife after all.
Looking at you right now makes me feel helpless. I don't know what to do with you.
- Can't you back me up? - Back you up?
If I back you up, I'll be divorced before you do.
- Hello, Manager He. - Hello.
You are not having lunch with your brother-in-law today?
I don't have lunch with Manager Wen that often anyway...
So I've got it all wrong then.
Are you all right? You look very weak.
Love is the only thing that can make a young woman so troubled.
I'm not in love.
You remind me of myself in the past.
I made myself pathetic.
I was in love with a married man.
He claimed that he loved me very much.
But he wouldn't divorce his wife to be with me.
He said it was for the sake of his career.
What kind of lame excuse is this?
Now that I come to think of it, I do regret it.
I should have pestered and harassed him till he married me.
Otherwise, how could he prove that he truly loved me?
I'm just curious.
If you were me, what would you have done?
If I were you, I wouldn't pester him.
As long as he loves me, I don't mind.
You are still young after all.
We don't share the same views.
Ai Lin, I'll get back to work first.
Since it doesn't work well with the mistress
I'll go to the wife then.
Welcome to our store.
- Ms. He. - Mrs. Wen.
I heard that you're working here.
This is my friend, Mr. Zhou.
-Hello, Mr. Zhou. -He wanted a new car so I brought him over.
This way please. I'll talk you through some cars.
This way please.
Here, have some coffee.
Ms. He, thank you for referring your friend to our store.
What brings you here?
Because I thought that you started working after what I've said to you.
So it's only right that I offer mutual support.
Then how did you know that I work here?
Oh, don't you know you've very good friends?
Staff in the planning division talk about you often.
I didn't do much.
Actually, we talked last time and it didn't exactly turn out well.
But I do think you're a nice person.
So, how has it been? Is anyone still trying to pester your husband?
Nothing much. It was a misunderstanding.
Mrs. Wen, you've just started working so your acting skills aren't that good yet.
Why did you say that?
Because your expression says it all.
You remind me of myself.
I was in love with a man who cheated on me.
Do you know how bad she was?
She came head on to snatch him from me.
How can anyone be that shameless?
Now that I come to think of it, I regretted
not making life difficult for the both of them.
Men never learn unless you teach them a lesson.
What's so funny?
Ms. He, although I just started working
and my acting skills aren't that good
I can still tell who's putting on a show.
I'm not used to you being so friendly all of a sudden.
How about this, I'll arrange a senior sales
associate to handle your friend's purchase.
Excuse me.
Aren't you worried that the mistress will snatch your husband from you?
- Of course I am. - That's why I'm here to help you.
If you truly meant well, thank you.
But... You know what?
I've learnt not to trust anyone easily.
Thank you.
You look good today, unlike yesterday.
Really?
I just reviewed my health check up.
And?
It's really bad.
I've spent so many years working overtime and socializing.
I know my health has deteriorated.
So I'm going to go on a long holiday.
I'll take time off in a holiday resort.
You're taking a long break?
Why are you surprised?
- It's not your style. We are... - I know.
We're vying for the Deputy General Manager position.
But I've thought it over already.
Nothing matters anymore if I'm not healthy.
Don't you think so?
- Meng. - Daddy, you're home!
Daddy!
Didn't you say you needed handprints of family members?
You've printed yours, Daddy. I thought you have forgotten all about it.
How could I have forgotten?
Here, reach out your hands. Let's print it yellow?
Okay.
Let me print this for you. Come here.
Mommy, it's your turn now. Hurry up!
Here, right?
It's done! I want to draw many hearts too.
- I'll draw them with you. - Daddy's the best!
Let's draw one here...
Let's change colors, red?
Meng, why aren't you sleeping?
You've been staring at it all night already.
It's so pretty. Daddy's drawings are prettier than Mommy's.
If you say that, Mommy won't help you with it anymore.
Daddy will help me because he loves me.
But Mommy loves you too. Don't you know?
Mommy nags at me and scolds me.
After your teacher graded this.
I'll get a beautiful frame to put this in.
Then we'll hang it up in your room, okay?
- Okay. - So can you go to bed now?
An Zhen, everyone makes mistakes.
If you forgive Rui Fan, he'll be grateful to you.
He'll treat you even better.
When I went to the temple, the monk said
people should be more generous and giving
to receive more blessings.
I've put away your pillow and quilt in the study.
An Zhen, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I have been in turmoil during this period of time.
I didn't want to lie to you purposely.
I was worried that you'll be upset.
I'm really frustrated.
I'm dead tired everyday.
Please believe in me.
I hate myself as well.
Rui Fan can't let Wei En go temporarily.
But once she leaves, Rui Fan will come home
What else can he do?
Any human being would make mistakes.
But I am at the point of no return.
When I think of you and Meng, I...
Could I ask something of you?
Sure, what is it?
Could you... Could you divorce me?
I'm sorry, An Zhen.
I'm sorry, this is not your fault.
But...
I'm sorry.
Are you divorcing me... for Wei En?
It's not just because of Wei En.
It's mostly for myself.
When I'm with you, I feel I'm just a part of the family.
I can't define myself.
But everyone is a part of the family.
Isn't family the most important part of our life?
Isn't it?
It might be for you.
But for me...
I've found something more important now.
You won't be able to understand.
So what does ten years of our marriage mean to you?
An Zhen, don't behave like this.
Can you take a good look at this house?
Can you please look closely?
Every corner of this house, everything in it
was put together by us brick by brick.
This isn't just a house
it's our home.
It's a home with a happy family in it!
You said this is where we belonged.
This is where we grow old together, isn't it?
Isn't this where you said we'll watch our grandchildren run around?
But now you're destroying it!
It's meaningless if there's no love between us.
There's no love?
You don't love me anymore?
I loved you very much.
But I can't lie to you anymore.
And I don't want to make excuses.
You're right.
I don't love you anymore.
I loved you very much.
But I can't lie to you anymore.
And I don't want to make excuses.
You're right.
I don't love you anymore.
I don't remember when I stopped loving you.
Maybe you were becoming more like my mom.
Maybe I was tired of leading a routine life.
But these are my issues.
It has nothing to do with you.
Please acknowledge this fact.
I don't love you anymore.
We can end our journey and embrace a new future.
Your new future... is to be with Wei En.
Isn't it?
I don't want to argue with you about this.
If we fight over this, it will just destroy our sentiment for each other.
I don't want it to end that way.
Don't worry.
Nothing will change for you and Meng.
I can leave you our house, our savings
and our car. You can have everything.
You can have half of my monthly salary as alimony.
So that you and Meng can still lead the same carefree life.
I can't believe that you've thought of this already.
I'm still Meng's father and I'll still care for her.
If it's all right with you... we can still stay friends.
We can still care for each other and help each other out.
Isn't that nice?
If we do get divorced, are you sure you won't regret doing that?
If I do regret it, it'll be my problem.
I'll deal with the consequences alone.
I think you'll regret doing this.
So why bother doing it in the first place?
I don't get what you mean.
For me, marriage means a lifetime commitment.
Hubby... I don't care if you come home or not
if you want to have fun elsewhere
or what you might think.
I won't throw tantrums and I won't argue with you.
But getting divorced
I'm afraid is out of the question, sorry.
Wei En.
Are you all right? What did Sister say?
It's difficult for her to take it all in so suddenly.
Give her some time. I'm sure she'll understand.
Did she cry and kick up a fuss?
Did she hit you?
Don't jump to conclusions.
I'm going to visit my dad. I'll be back soon. Be good.
All right, I'll see you later.
An Zhen, why don't you quit your job?
So you can focus on winning my brother back.
I need a job and a reason to wake me up every morning with courage.
More courage to keep me going.
If I give up on my job
then I would have achieved nothing at all.
So how does hanging in there help?
- Morning, Director. - Morning, Director Lan.
Those at the bottom of monthly sales will be kicked out.
You can hang in there
for a while but I think it'll be time to say goodbye to you soon.
Hold on a minute!
What is it?
Director, do you really think this system works?
You should teach us to assist one another
instead of competing against each other.
Can't you tell that everyone's frightened?
How did you get the nerve to say this to me?
I'm voicing my opinion.
Your opinion? Fine, come to the conference room.
Why did you talk back at him?
I'll go to the conference room. I'm not scared.
Do you know what is survival and competition?
This is a battle field, not some charity event.
It's not a happy get together either.
Happiness can't help you survive.
Only fear can motivate self-improvement.
Sir, I apologize for not recognizing you before.
But now I know you are the third generation of the Hung Yi Enterprise.
And your family is super rich.
And that you graduated from university before you were twenty years old.
You became the Sales Director before thirty.
You have all the advantages
what do you know about survival and competition?
I attained great sales figures and surpassed
my competitors to get to where I am today.
So I know all about survival and competition.
Thank you for asking.
Okay, so here's my question.
While you fought for this position is fear your only motivation?
Didn't anyone educate you or encourage you along the way?
Are you a child?
Do you still need parents or teachers to take you by your hand?
No wonder I have to be in charge of semi-finished products like you.
Yes, take me as an example
I'm not as smart as you.
So you look down on me and tease me all the time.
How is that being mature?
I find you extremely childish.
I thought you are superb and talented.
I thought you would take us to a different level.
But then, what now?
All you do is threaten us.
What good is that?
As far as I know, everyone else is all right with this system except for you.
Are you afraid of being eliminated?
You might as well resign then?
I won't quit!
It's honorable to die fighting
but to surrender without a fight is shameful.
So I'd rather be fired than to quit on my own.
Yes, I'd rather be fired than to quit!
It's the same with my husband.
What's with your husband?
Thank you for listening.
Hey, An Zhen! An Zhen!
Damn.
I'm sorry, sir. An Zhen is usually not like this.
If her husband hadn't...
Now what? Can't anyone finish their sentences?
Spit it out now, I'm in a rush.
An Zhen's husband, well, my brother asked her for a divorce.
Sir, I know you'll say that personal emotions should not interfere with work.
But there's always a lenient side to matters.
So could you please try not to be so harsh on her these days?
She's having a hard time.
Why does her husband want a divorce?
He's having an affair.
He's your brother, can't you talk him out of it?
I did! I talked to him, scolded him, and hit him but nothing seemed to work.
I think my brother is almost severing all ties for the sake of that woman.
So sir, I beg of you.
An Zhen really needs this job.
She really needs this job to stay brave.
Please!
Thank you.
For the sake of Meng, I'll try anything as long as there's still hope.
- Wow! - What?
What what? Did you not see that bag?
It costs about one million NT dollars!
- One million dollars! - She's super rich! Go serve her!
Me? I'm not up to scratch yet...
Hurry up or someone else will!
Nice to meet you Madam.
How should I address you?
- I take my husband's last name, Jiang. - Hello, Mrs. Jiang.
Wow, you are really pretty.
Let me show you a car tailored for trendy women, is that okay?
I want the most expensive car.
Okay, this way please.
Mrs. Jiang, the performance of this car is worth its price.
If it's driven within reason, it is one of the cars with the lowest fault rate.
What a shame that marriage is not the same.
It doesn't matter how well you steer it, marriage can still malfunction.
Yes, you're right. It makes sense.
Oh, and in addition, its accessories are also very good.
It never fails to surprise you because
the design is very well-tailored to your needs.
I'm sure Mr. Jiang will like it as well.
My husband won't like it.
Because he never likes anything that I do.
He doesn't even like plain noodles that I cook.
So I always want the most expensive things.
But...
I'd rather have nothing at all
if I could go back to how we used to be
when we worked hard together.
I want my husband to love me like he used to.
Mrs. Jiang...
Crying doesn't help.
We must be strong.
We have families to care for.
My mom once told me that perseverance is the best weapon.
This comes down to the battle of willpower.
Whoever is the last one standing, laughs last.
So we shouldn't cry, we must stay strong.
- Okay? - I'm sorry.
Don't worry. It's all right.
But why are you crying as well?
Please have some coffee.
Please contact me if any problems occur.
-Thank you. Take care. -Thank you.
Bye!
Wow, Xie An Zhen, you rock!
This is remarkable! You sold the most expensive car!
Wow, you are great!
Rui Xuan, I'm so happy!
Now you won't get fired! Yay! Xie An Zhen, you're the best!
Perhaps, I'm not an utter failure.
Perhaps in my life there are still sweet moments to savor.
Perhaps those sweet moments don't have to be given to me
but can be attained by myself.
Perhaps, nothing is impossible in this world.
All obstacles can be overcome.
- Hello? - Ai Lin, come back today.
Someone has declared war.
Wei En, I think this is inappropriate.
Why don't you quit?
You started it!
Was I the one who started it?
How could you think about the Deputy General Manager position now?
You bastards!
I, He Ai Lin, won't be defeated so easily!
Hello? Who is this?
- I want to speak to Wen Rui Fan. - Why won't you answer my call?
If you did, I won't be so mad!
You're just his new toy.
Once he's done with you he'll chuck you out!
You can have my head if he divorces for you!
An Zhen was in a car accident.
He's an outsider, a stranger.
Don't you think it's inappropriate for him to take care of An Zhen?
I hope he feels something for An Zhen then my brother will regret it.
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