Happy Noodle Episode 32 - Jiang Xiu Can Refuses Grandpa’s Offer to Pass on the Recipe and Hang Zhou Noodle to Him
tingjian xintiao de shengyin I hear your heart beating
shouhu nide yike xin I’ll protect your heart
jiusuan lu tu hen yaoyuan Even if the way’s remote
jieju ye bu hui gaibian Our ending won’t change
yonggan zou xia qu Bravely keep walking
ben xiang meihao de rensheng Hurry towards a beautiful life
zhankai shenhou de chibang Unfold your wings
fei xiang shijie de jintou And fly towards the world’s end
lu tu yexu hui you miwang The way might be confusing
qing xiangxin xinling de liliang Please believe in the power of your spirit
mianyan bujue de shangtong quan dou hui bei yiwang Unending pain will one day be forgotten
mengxiang he xiwang Dreams and desires
hui fugai suoyou youyu yu panghuang Will overshadow all your hesitation and indecisiveness
bu neng shuo chukou de yuanwang An unspeakable desire
zhuan guo shen nide youshang Circles your body in distress
bu zai juejiang wode xin shang Don’t be stubborn against my feelings
nide weixiao hui wei wo zhanfang Your smile will blossom for me
juebu hui zai fangkai shou I will never again let go of your hand
zhao nide fangxiang I’ll do all I can to run the direction
wo yongli jisu benpao You face in the morning
bu yong zai yuandi tingliu No need to pause in the past
bu yong zai nanguo chengshou No need to bear sadness again
yinwei juebu hui shu You will not lose
ben xiang meihao de rensheng Hurry towards a beautiful life
Episode 32 Subtitled by 粉絲字幕~Fensi Subs~
Zhu Ling Ling!
I’m talking to you here!
Listen here.
I’m at the limit of my patience.
Zhang Jian.
Do you really want to know?
Do you need to ask?
Okay, I’ll tell you.
The secret to making soup
is in here.
It’s these plants.
What?
If you’re willing to genuinely raise them,
you’ll understand that they’re not simply plants.
They’re like us.
They’re alive.
Are you done playing around?
You think I’m some 3-year-old kid?
I’m not lying.
This is what Grandpa told me.
Grandpa wants us to respect them,
take care of them, and understand them.
It’s not just that they’re like us,
they have more than life, they—
That is enough!
Is there a reason you’re telling me this BS?
Listen here, Zhu Ling Ling.
Don’t think just because Grandpa gave you the key
you can do whatever you want!
Looks like Grandpa had you right.
He wasn’t wrong at all.
Your heart does nothing but calculate and stew.
You never leave any space
to contemplate what life is.
The way you are, you’ll never learn
what the true meaning of making noodles is.
Okay.
You say I spend my days calculating,
spend my days looking how to get ahead.
I just don’t get
why the people in my life who claim they love me
end up leaving.
Why they don’t understand me.
Grandpa doesn’t.
Even you don’t!
Why? Why!?
Why do you keep lying to me!?
Why does everyone lie to me?
Zhang Jian!
Why?
Zhang—
Zhang Jian! What’re you doing?
Stop that!
Go away!
Listen to me.
I always get
what I want!
Are you okay?
Are you hurt?
I’m fine.
I just got back from the hospital.
Has Dad gotten any better?
He’s a little better.
He can leave the hospital soon.
How has business been this week?
About the same as last week.
It’s still sliding down, though.
It’s not looking very optimistic.
That isn’t good.
Zhang Lin,
have you thought over the idea to franchise?
I get a headache just hearing that word.
Let’s give up on it for now.
I can’t do that!
The noodle shop is our guardian.
We depend on it to make a living.
Now that business is down,
I have nightmares every night
about the noodle shop going bankrupt
and our family falling into ruin.
It’s just a dream, isn’t it?
If we don’t take measures to prevent it,
the noodle shop really will be in big trouble.
Run Mei, to tell the truth,
it’s not that franchising is a bad idea.
I thought that when listening to Xiaojian’s presentation.
Did you know that?
I’m glad
you think that way.
This shows our hearts are in tune with each other.
But Dad keeps on opposing it.
We can’t put the idea to good use.
Dad’s doing that out of concern for the noodle shop.
It’s just that his way of thinking
isn’t in line with ours.
Why do we keep dragging this out?
In the end, only the noodle shop will be hurt.
Then what do you propose we do?
Zhang Lin.
Since you, me, and Xiaojian agree that it’s a good idea,
let’s go ahead and carry it out.
Wait until the franchise opens
and we make a profit,
then Dad won’t have anymore reason to oppose.
This...
That would be very dangerous.
As long as we work together,
there’s no problem we can’t overcome.
We’re doing this for the good of the noodle shop.
We can’t watch it fall into ruin
because of Dad’s stubbornness.
Are you still worried about Dad?
Then how about this?
I’ll take responsibility for getting the franchise started.
If any problems arise,
I’ll take care of them.
The noodle shop has to change to survive.
Run Mei.
Since you’re this concerned about the noodle shop,
I’ll support you completely.
Alright.
Let’s do it.
As for you,
you put together a specific plan for the franchise.
But if you run into any troubles,
you have to tell me right away.
Understand?
Alright.
You go home and rest.
I still have some things to take care of.
Okay.
Why are you drinking again?
Your dad will be home soon.
Don’t let him see you like this.
What do you care?
Stop drinking.
We still have so much to do.
I feel anxious and worried everyday.
Why are you here drinking at a time like this?
Get lost! I want to drink!
Xiaojian!
Do you know how sad I feel?
You order me around everyday.
I’m like a puppet on a string.
My life used to be so great.
But now you’ve turned me into a liar like you!
You’ve made it so I can’t face the people I care about.
I don’t have the heart to face the person I love.
Do you want to drive me insane!?
When can I break free of days like this!?
When can I break free of a life like this!?
Xiaojian.
Why don’t you understand my pain?
What did I spend all those years preparing for?
Who did I do that for?
If I hadn’t done that,
what kind of life
do you think you would have?
I’m also in pain.
Did you know that?
Can you understand that?
There’s no one who doesn’t undergo hardships.
Give up your belief that love conquers all.
For people like us,
that’s just wishful thinking.
I’ve said enough.
I hope you will learn to put yourself first.
Phone: Xu Yu Ting
What the heck?
Why isn’t he answering my call?
I wanted to watch a movie together.
Seriously...
Here.
Need my help with anything?
You’re our guest.
How can we make you wash dishes?
You go have a seat.
What can I do?
I’ll wipe the table.
I can wipe the table down.
Okay.
Go ahead.
That child...
Ling Ling and her mom are so nice to me.
I should repay them somehow.
Ling Ling.
I’ll take it.
That kid sure is charming.
He’s silly.
He’s smart and polite.
So what?
Invite him over more often in the future.
Doesn’t he come enough?
How many times should we have him over?
What I mean is,
you guys get closer the more he comes.
Mom!
What are you saying?
Alright.
I swear, you’re so picky.
Seriously...
Focus on washing.
I really do like him.
I don’t.
Say that again.
Wash the dishes, Mom.
You’re being annoying.
You think I don’t notice?
Here!
Have some fruit.
Thanks, Ayi.
Come over here.
Come on.
Come on, come here.
Here.
That’s okay.
You eat first, Ayi.
Eat.
Ayi,
such good looking fruit
must be eaten by someone beautiful like you.
It’s a waste for someone like me to eat it.
If you don’t eat, Ayi,
I won’t eat either.
You’ve got a mouth on you.
What a nice way to put it.
Here.
Let’s eat together.
Let’s.
It’s good, Ling Ling.
Such beautiful fruit must be eaten by the beautiful Ayi.
Are you copying me?
Looking good.
What’s with you?
Hey, Teng Yuan Hao,
what are you doing?
These are my clothes.
You’re dressed so nice.
Are you going out?
No.
You’re not? Let me see.
I’ll take a look.
How strange.
Why are you dressed so nice if you’re not going out?
You’re wearing cologne!
Smells good, huh?
It smells a lot like the kind I use.
Wait...
Isn’t this my cologne?
Why did you use it without asking?
I was just trying it out.
I get it!
Get what?
A date.
You’re so annoying...
I was right.
Your face is all red.
Look, look.
Look at how red it is.
It is not!
Stop trying to hide it.
The power of love sure is strong.
Look at how cool it can make our Teng Yuan Hao here.
Xiu Can.
Go for it!
For the women we love,
let’s go for it!
Go for it!
In all seriousness,
how do I look?
Not bad.
Still, I think you don’t need this extra stuff.
Go for a more simple look. Let me see.
Come here.
Take this off.
What “extra stuff”? Come on now.
Hello?
Xiu Can.
Are you awake yet?
May I ask who this is?
I’ve been discharged from the hospital.
Come pick me up.
You...
Okay, Grandpa.
Why does Grandpa want me to pick him up?
Could he be missing me?
Alright.
Be careful, Grandpa.
Take your time.
I’m fine.
It’s good to be home.
Xiu Can,
have you watered my treasured plants for me?
Grandpa,
you must be tired.
Come on.
What happened?
Um...
It accidentally fell while I was watering,
so I...
That’s not right.
You’re not a clumsy kid.
There’s no way you’d be so careless.
Uh...
Grandpa... it... really was me.
I’m really sorry.
You’re hiding something from me.
I... I-I’m not.
I... I really wasn’t being careful.
My hand slipped.
You won’t tell the truth?
I’ll make you some tea.
Xiu Can’s eyes don’t lie.
He didn’t mess up the plant.
Then who did?
Who else would come here?
Don’t tell me it’s...
Put it there.
The Chairman is coming.
Everyone look alive.
Chairman.
Hello, Chairman.
It’s been a long time since we saw each other.
Are you used to working here?
We’re all doing great.
Don’t worry, Chairman.
Let me ask you.
Do you feel like there’s been
greater progress made
working in a new shop like this one?
Everything is running very smoothly.
Don’t worry, Chairman.
Okay.
I’m happy that everything’s going smoothly.
But say we were
to look at it from the outside.
There must be a reason.
Chairman,
I heard the noodle shop’s going to franchise.
This idea is only in its beginning stages.
Franchising is the trend of the times,
and the trend of the future.
If Hang Zhou Noodle doesn’t franchise,
we won’t be able to keep up.
Don’t you all agree?
Yes, yes, yes.
Right.
The biggest step for a business to take is franchising.
That includes our business opponent Teng Shi Noodle.
That’s why Hang Zhou Noodle must change.
Change begins from the ground up.
By doing this,
isn’t Zhang Jian
publicly acting contrary to what Grandpa wants?
Don’t forget,
we must lead the customers,
not let the customers lead us.
Well said.
What are you doing here, Dad?
Grandpa.
Yes, yes, yes.
What a coincidence.
You’re all here.
Alright, Zhang Jian.
I just heard you say,
“We lead the customers.”
Then I’d like to ask you,
what is leading us?
Money? Power?
Both at the same time?
Dad...
Zhang Lin,
Dad was just discharged.
How about you take him home?
Dad—
No need for that.
Now that I’ve heard,
I have two things to say.
I already
said this to you numerous times.
I’m not opposed to the idea of franchising itself,
but it doesn’t fit
the ideals we have at Hang Zhou Noodle.
The Hang Zhou Noodle of today
and its traditional history
are directly related to one another.
If you forget this,
you don’t deserve to be standing here!
Grandpa.
You’re being too severe.
Am I?
Xiu Can,
was I being too severe?
I... I think...
I think I can
understand what Zhang Jian meant.
I also think your way is right, Grandpa.
So I...
I don’t know what to say.
At any rate...
You sure are good at playing both sides.
Not offending anyone.
Zhang Jian.
I’ve discovered
you treat Xiu Can like an enemy in your life.
But do you know?
How many times this enemy of yours
has silently helped you?
Do you know how many of your wrongdoings
he’s hid away without saying anything?
You’re an ignorant manager.
How can I leave Hang Zhou Noodle to you?
Dad.
Xiaojian’s doing his best.
No matter what mistakes he’s made,
he’s just starting out.
He’s doing it for the good of the noodle shop.
Xiaojian,
hurry up and apologize to your grandpa.
Xiaojian, Xiu Can,
in front of me and everyone here,
shake hands.
Why?
I didn’t do anything wrong!
Why do I have to act like I did?
Grandpa,
you always take Jiang Xiu Can’s side.
Why can’t you see how much effort I’ve put in?
I put my blood, sweat, and tears
into that franchise presentation,
but you so casually brushed it aside.
Why did I do it?
For the sake of the noodle shop!
For the future of the noodle shop!
Grandpa.
Go take a look outside.
Your reminiscing about the past
won’t fit into today’s society!
How dare you!?
Grandpa!
Xiaojian!
How can you talk to your grandpa like that!?
Alright, alright.
I don’t have anything to say.
Xiu Can,
take me to the noodle research room.
Dad.
Take care.
Take care, Grandpa.
Careful, Grandpa.
Please take care.
Hello, Head Manager.
Zhang Jian.
Why did you say that stuff to Grandpa?
He’s not in good health right now.
He can’t take that sort of stimulation.
What right do you have to criticize me?
Alright.
All of you go ahead and reprimand me.
I couldn’t care less.
Right now you couldn’t care less about the noodle shop,
about Grandpa, or about your friends.
So what do you care about?
Zhu Ling Ling!
What right do you have to say that to me?
Xiaojian.
Are you all right?
Zhu Ling Ling.
You seem to have a lot of opinions about our Xiaojian.
I don’t understand what you mean, Vice-Chairwoman Wu.
Looks like you turned out
exactly the same as your father.
You both bite the hand that feeds you.
Vice-Chairwoman Wu,
please be more respectful of my father.
Why should I be?
What did he do that deserves my respect?
Xiaojian.
I’m right, aren’t I?
For some woman,
the farther you get from them, the better.
That way you can avoid taking along the baggage.
Those three are raising a fuss.
Ling Ling’s at the disadvantage.
Wasn’t Zhang Jian Ling Ling’s boyfriend?
It’s obnoxious the way he won’t help her.
It’d be best if she could leave permanently.
Let’s go, Xiaojian.
Poor Ling Ling.
Poor girl.
Yeah.
There’s nothing good about you men.
Zhang Jian too.
He’s the pinnacle of a useless man.
I... I didn’t say anything wrong.
Take your time, Grandpa.
Be careful.
Okay.
Are you okay?
I feel great.
Xiu Can,
I heard there’s a new tea out.
Go buy me some.
The new Xi Hu Dragon Well tea.
I want to try some.
Okay, I’ll be right back.
Okay.
Sit down.
Zhang Lin,
I have something I must tell you.
Go ahead.
I’ve decided
to pass our shop’s special recipe
onto Xiu Can.
I’m pondering whether to make Xiu Can
Hang Zhou Noodle’s next disciple.
Dad.
I know you have your own logic for doing this.
I’ve watched Xiu Can for a long time.
I’m sure you’re well aware of his good points.
I don’t have to say them out loud.
Yeah.
Everyone can see
something to admire in Xiu Can.
It’s just that...
I know what you want to say.
I’m doing this
after having thought long and hard about it.
Dad.
I don’t want to block the way you do things.
I just want to remind you that
Xiu Can is an outsider.
Plus, will the current passion
he has for Hang Zhou Noodle
last forever?
Your worries make sense.
I also understand
you’re thinking about Xiaojian.
Xiaojian is part of our family after all.
He’s our only descendant.
But you also just saw
he won’t let go of the idea to franchise.
It’s getting to the point that he’s being paranoid.
What does this prove?
This proves the he doesn’t
think of the noodle shop above all else.
He might be a genius businessman,
but he definitely is not a pro at making noodles.
I wish Xiaojian
could understand where you’re coming from.
It’d be good if he could.
But that will require time.
I’ve brought the tea, Grandpa.
Thank you.
Xiu Can.
I’ll tell you.
Starting now,
you’re my apprentice.
I want to pass on all of Hang Zhou Noodle’s
noodle making knowledge onto you.
Grandpa, I...
What’s wrong?
You don’t agree?
I’m sorry.
Xiu Can.
We’re leaving the future of Hang Zhou Noodle
to you because we like what we see in you.
You should feel happy.
Thank you, Chairman, Grandpa,
for giving me this opportunity.
But this responsibility
is too much for me.
I think you should choose someone
more suitable for this position.
You mean Zhang Jian.
Yes.
Zhang Jian has loved Hang Zhou Noodle from the start.
Plus, he’s always giving his best.
He’s someone with a lot of potential.
So, Chairman, Grandpa, please give him a chance.
Xiu Can,
I can understand your feelings.
But Zhang Jian—
I understand Zhang Jian more than anyone else.
He’ll give his all to achieve his goals.
That’s why I think this position suits Zhang Jian more.
Since this is the case, Dad,
how about you give it some more thought?
Then this key...
I don’t think I should have it anymore.
What’s going on?
Why are you giving the key back?
The days I worked in Hang Zhou Noodle
are very precious to me,
but if my existence is hurting other people
then I’ll feel guilty about staying at Hang Zhou Noodle.
So
this is is when I should make my exit.
What? You’re going to leave?
No, no, no. Think it over some more.
Hold onto that key.
Xiu Can.
Are you really going to resign?
Yes.
Then you must do so in the proper manner.
You can’t just walk out the same day.
First, go home and get some rest.
Think it over.
Perhaps tomorrow you’ll change your mind.
Alright, I’ll head back.
Dad.
You leave too.
I want to be alone here.
Alright.
Take care of your health.
Am I really going to give up on
Hang Zhou Noodle’s hundred years of traditional ideals?
Is it inevitable
that everything follows the times?
Xiu Can and Zhang Jian...
One traditional, the other modern,
one staying steady, the other changing for the worse.
This sure is full of contradictions.
Dad.
Xiaojian.
What are you doing still awake?
What are you up to?
Nothing.
By the way, Xiaojian,
did you go see Yu Ting’s dad today?
Yeah.
That is to say,
you plan on being with Yu Ting, right?
I really don’t understand.
You and Ling Ling got along for so long.
What problem can’t be solved?
It really was very difficult
being together with her.
I think if two people
constantly have to think of the other,
maybe breaking up
is for the best.
What you mean is,
it’s better for you
to make it work with Yu Ting?
Xiaojian,
I hope you can approach this situation seriously.
Don’t worry, Dad.
I will.
Yu Ting has treated me well for all these years.
I don’t want to hurt her anymore.
But you don’t care about hurting Ling Ling?
I think that if I can make it work with Yu Ting,
that will be more helpful to my future.
It will also be a huge support
for the future of the noodle shop.
Xiaojian.
Dad.
I know what I’m doing.
I’ve experienced a lot lately,
which has made me comprehend a lot of logic.
Yeah.
You have gone through
a huge transformation lately.
But Xiaojian,
I have a word of advice for you.
Sure, business is very important to a man,
but don’t forsake your true feelings
for the sake of business.
Okay.
You think it over.
Oh right, also
I hope you
don’t hurt Ling Ling.
Still not here...
Hold on, hold on.
Where’s my present?
Sorry! I forgot to buy it.
Sorry, sorry, sorry.
No worries.
It’s just a present after all.
You’re upset.
Hold on.
Here.
This is for you.
My heart’s beating so fast.
Teng Yuan Hao!
Why are you so late?
Girls are different from boys.
We have so much more to prepare.
Unlike you. Just look at you.
Dressed like a slob.
Is this bad?
It’s my coolest outfit.
This is?
Why is your face so red?
It’s not.
Forget it, let’s go.
Hold on.
Hello? Ge Ge!
What’s up?
Right now?
Alright, I’ll be right there.
Oh no.
I need to go see Ge Ge.
What the heck?
We had an agreement first.
Why should you come at his beck and call?
Alright, alright.
We’ll go ice skating another time.
When’s “another time”?
Think about it.
The weather’s great.
Such a fresh breeze.
I’m looking so cool.
Making him be disappointed for once
will make him cherish you more.
What kind of man are you? So petty.
Don’t act like this.
Next time, I’ll find us a better, more expensive place.
I’ll treat you to a meal, okay?
That’s that.
Hey!
What now?
Be careful getting there.
I know!
Bye, bye.
Ge Ge.
You’re here.
Have a seat.
Okay.
What’s up, Ge Ge?
Can’t I just ask you out?
bishang yanjing quan dou shi ni You’re all I see when I close my eyes
xiao zhe wo bu ken diao de lei Smiling through the tears I can’t let drop
leng le jimo fang le zhizhuo Cold loneliness, released persistence
hai chenjin zai nide gandong Still entrenched in your kind acts
zhineng jiqi zhe bian lunkuo I can only recall this side of the silhouette
wo hu de shi bi’an de wo I’m calling out to me on the other side
hei yiran cheng yanhuo, jimo le chongdong The dark’s become smoke, a lonesome impulse
bu ai shi yonggan fangkai Bravely let go of this loveless time
ai ni rang wo wangji le suoyou Loving you had me forget everything
wanmei de shi wo fengbugushen Perfection has me recklessly push forward
meng shangxin jujue hen fangshou ye shi xingfu I reason letting go is also happiness and hide away my regrets
wo buyao he ni yiyang I don’t want to be like you
bu ai de ni fuchu le sheqiu You don’t love me but I asked much of you
huan bu hui wode ai fuchu bei shouhou My one-sided love only brings me anxiety
ziyou ruoshi taowang, er fei kewang Fleeing freedom must be thirsted after
nage meng gai bu gai wanmei Should that dream be perfect?