It's my job to help you through your rough patch.
Come to think of it
Xiang Zi Yan's like the bane of your Murphy's life...
no, I mean he's like your guardian angel.
Don't come near me.
If even you can't love yourself
how do you expect others to love you?
I honestly believe that if I can help people get divorced happily
they'll be able to forget about their past and embrace a new life.
If you want to find a good pair of shoes that you can wear to walk a long way
then you must spend time looking and trying it on.
Perhaps it's because of his past relationship
that's why he's protecting himself by being so cold.
The thing in the box is from Linda.
I thought I'd pop that in there for you.
How am I supposed to know what you mean by 'I do?'
I'm willing to go to that stupid event.
I'll treat you to lunch as a thank you.
What is taking Ji Jia Wei so long?
What am I going to do?
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[Murphy's Law Of Love]
Episode 4
Hi, everyone, I know you've been waiting for a long time.
But I don't think our Hot Pick will be coming today.
- What? - He's not coming?
- Then why did you make us wait? - What a waste of time.
Why didn't you tell us earlier?
Why isn't he coming.
I'm sorry...
I'm really sorry.
What's the use of apologizing?
Everyone, the reason why he isn't here on time
is because we've prepared a surprise event for all of you
before our Hot Pick gets here.
We want to give you a chance to make your own surprise gift for our Hot Pick.
Did you know why people always relate love with chocolate?
That's because chocolate's ingredients can stimulate our hormones
and cause a change in our emotions.
So we hope you can express your feelings to our Hot Pick
through our DIY chocolate class today.
Just relax, Jia Wei.
Just enjoy the surprise birthday party that we've organized for you.
Here, you should drink more, it's your birthday.
We bought this champagne especially for you, drink more.
Happy birthday.
Here comes the good part.
Are you ready?
Hurry up.
Almost done, okay.
Quick, turn off the light.
Happy birthday...
- Jia Wei? - Jia Wei, where are you?
[Dr. Loser]
[52 missed calls]
Dr. Loser.
- Who's that? - What a sad name.
So many missed calls.
Does he owe somebody money or something?
Firstly, cut up your chocolate into fine pieces.
Then put your chocolate shavings into your bowl
and heat it up with the candle until they all melt.
Don't forget to add your special flavoring while you stir your chocolate
and that is your message for our Hot Pick.
[Please call 0986-096-987 if I'm blocking your driveway.]
Where's my phone?
I can't go back in.
My wallet...
Forget it.
He's amazing, the whole situation is now under control.
Everyone's got their eyes on him.
He's so incredible.
The chocolates that you made are now ready.
Aren't they pretty?
We'll also be giving you a beautiful box
for you to put your chocolates inside.
Their chocolates are finished, but that frozen pork chop still isn't here.
Yeah, is that frozen pork chop trying to get us killed?
Doesn't he realize how fierce our boss is?
- We're dead meat. - Exactly.
Is our Hot Pick going to come to our rescue?
Goodness knows where our Hot Pick is right now.
I think we should just cancel the event.
All right, I know neither of you want to do it.
I'll tell Boss myself.
Xiao Tong.
You better make Ji Jia Wei appear right now.
Guan Xiao Tong.
- What took you so long? - Let's talk about that later.
Has the event finished yet?
- Put on a blue ribbon - This way.
and it's all ready to go.
So are you all ready to give your gifts to our Hot Pick?
Please put your hands together to welcome
our Hot Pick!
Thank you all for waiting.
Sorry to have kept you waiting for so long.
But since I promised that I'd be here...
As a man of my word, I kept it.
I hope you all enjoy the rest of the night.
It's nice meeting everyone, thank you.
Our birthday boy is missing, what should we do with the champagne?
Forget it, we can have our own party.
- Jia Wei, why is the door open? - Mr. Ji...
Hi, Mr. Ji.
What are you guys doing here?
Where's my son?
Your chocolate.
Did you meet anyone interesting today?
Did you really think I came here to find a girlfriend?
Then why did you come here?
I just don't want to owe anyone.
So I don't want to owe you a favor for what happened with Linda last time.
Also...
only girls like to eat chocolate.
Why are you giving it to me?
Hey, chocolates aren't just for girls.
These aren't just ordinary chocolates.
They're handmade by our members because you were late.
It's the thought that counts.
You should accept it, even if you don't like chocolates.
That's not what I mean.
I mean...
Xiang Zi Yan, here you are.
- What's up? - Thank you so much for today.
When you came up with that chocolate trick
it was like rescuing me from hell and taking me up to heaven.
- You're exaggerating it. - I mean it.
But to be honest
since my chocolate ingredients are about to expire
I wanted to quickly use them up, so...
Really? They were going to expired?
My goodness.
I'm just kidding.
You scared me.
I mean it.
I really want to treat you to lunch to say thank you.
I'll call you later.
- Okay. - We'll arrange a time then.
- Okay, I'll wait for your call. - Okay.
Look at her.
She's always so impatient towards me.
But look at her smile when she sees this stubble guy.
I can't believe it.
See what I told you?
Is this how you show your gratitude towards someone?
- Thanks for today. - You're welcome.
- Bye. - Bye, thank you.
Where did he go?
He just left without saying goodbye.
That's so rude of you.
[Birthday: April 3rd, 1985]
April 3rd?
That's today.
Dad?
You're finally back.
When did you get here?
Why didn't you call me first?
I wanted to give you a surprise, but no one was home.
You should know me by now.
I hate having huge birthday parties.
I just wanted to go for a walk.
Are you saying that I shouldn't have come here
to celebrate your birthday with you?
That's not what I mean.
Have you been waiting for long?
Not really.
It's already been a year.
So that's why you came here today.
Good.
Since you know what I'm about to say
that means...
you still remember what you promised me a year ago, right?
Don't pretend that you've forgotten.
You said you wanted a year's time to forget about the past.
Think about it.
You've been single for almost a year now.
Baby, that movie role is very important to me.
Why can't you give me another year?
Dad.
I thought you came here to celebrate my birthday with me.
Not only did you not bring me a present
but you're actually saying this to me...
It's almost been a year.
You should have recovered already.
If you take over my business now then I can go travel around the world.
Let me make it clear.
Taking over your business is totally unrelated to being single.
Let me tell you, they're closely related.
If you want to keep yourself busy you can just take over my business.
What's the point of running a divorce agency?
If you want to have a new life
then please try to fall in love again.
- Dad... - Anyway
Take over my business or fall in love again.
Make your choice.
But...
Here you go.
Mom and Dad, you're back.
Chicken soup.
Mom, we only get to drink chicken soup when Sis is here.
Unlike me, my fried eggs always end up being scrambled eggs.
Mom, I'm sorry.
I should have told you about my divorce earlier.
But I didn't want you to get worried.
I'm an adult now.
I should be responsible for the wrong decisions that I've made.
That's why we asked you to think about it before you got married.
It's not easy marrying into a wealthy family.
Also, you should understand
that children will always be their parents' responsibility.
It really hurts us to see you go through such pain.
Mom, I know both you and Dad are worried about Sis.
But actually divorce might be a chance for an unsuitable couple to have a new life.
After Sis gets divorced she might be able to find a new direction in life.
Since she's still so young
we can't expect her to put up with someone who doesn't love her, right?
You...
Fine, perhaps it's not a bad thing that you've ended it early.
Come on, the soup's getting cold.
You two should have some, too.
Okay.
Here.
So Ji Jia Wei actually came to help me on his birthday.
Yet I didn't even thank him.
What's the matter with me?
I forgot to say thank you today.
Also...
happy birthday.
I forgot to say thank you today.
Also...
happy birthday.
I forgot to say thank you today.
Also...
happy birthday.
What?
You didn't hear it, Polo?
I'll play it for you again.
I forgot to say thank you today.
Also...
happy birthday.
What? You still didn't hear it?
You're making me mad... Again.
- Is the rundown okay? - This one?
Morning, Boss.
You can share these chocolates.
Mr. Ji, I have a question for you.
Have you been learning supernatural powers lately?
Like becoming invisible and teleporting?
But you shouldn't have used your powers on your friends, right?
It's not what you think.
Actually...
last night...
I had a sudden call from a client, but I couldn't tell you guys in time.
That's all.
- Then what is this? - What is what?
'Thank you for keeping your promise'
'and helping us with our Hot Pick event.'
Hot Pick?
I thought you've already turned her down.
Boss, you should have told us that you're looking for a girlfriend.
We'll definitely help you.
I have a long list for you to choose from.
Don't say that.
If you had to choose between finding a girlfriend and our birthday party
of course you'd choose finding a girlfriend, right?
- Mr. Ji. - What?
Hi, Linda.
What are you doing here?
I'm returning these shoes.
Please give them back to that lady for me.
After I got home that day, I've thought through many things.
What that lady said was right.
I'm just not used to being alone yet.
So in trying to get rid of my loneliness
I wanted to rush myself into a new relationship.
But I totally forgot
that I should have adjusted my emotions first.
Did you know why we named our divorce agency 'Renew?'
That's because most people regard divorce as losing something.
But to me divorce actually symbolizes finding and loving your true self.
Thank you.
Sorry for making you feel so awkward before.
Don't say that.
Actually, it's partially my fault for not telling you the truth earlier.
That's why you got the wrong message.
If I go and return them to Guan Xiao Tong...
since she's a professional psychologist
she'll probably get doubtful and start analyzing me.
She'll probably wonder why Linda asked me to give shoes to her twice.
No.
Then she'll figure out what I'm up to.
What?
Boss, after eating your chocolates
I think I should remind you something.
Go on.
According to my judgment
there are only two possible reasons for lying to us about the Hot Pick event.
The first reason is you finally decided to move on and find a girlfriend.
But just like the arrogant expression on your face right now
someone who's as self-righteous as you are
and has an ego three times as large as a normal person
such a possibility is not likely at all.
So the answer is more likely to be the second reason.
The second reason?
The second reason is you wanted to return a favor to Dr. Love.
But as to why you'd owed her a favor in the first place
there are only two possibilities.
The first one is because she's found out a dark secret about you.
But knowing you, even if others try to blackmail you
you still wouldn't do anything that you don't want to.
So similarly, this reason will not stand.
So again, the answer is more likely to be the second reason.
Excuse me, Miss Detective.
What's the second reason?
The second reason is something must have happened between you two
which has caused you to have feelings for her.
What are you talking about?
Why would I have...
What are you trying to say?
Boss, what I'm trying to say is
although you're always mean and arrogant
and thinks you're on top of the world
I know it's just a wall that you've built
because of your past relationship.
But since you're willing to help Dr. Love by going to the Hot Pick event
you're actually someone who can give up your principles after falling in love.
So, Boss
I hope you can be truly happy.
That's all.
Please have a good think about it.
Thank you.
You're actually working on Sunday?
Your boss should give you a pay rise.
Sorry for having to cancel our lunch.
- Let's... - I won't let you off that easily.
Your boss should give you a pay rise.
Sorry for having to cancel our lunch.
- Let's... - I won't let you off that easily.
You mean you'll pick a really expensive restaurant...
Hang on, why am I hiding from them?
You promised me a treat, of course I get to pick the restaurant.
You can pick whatever cuisine, a buffet, or even afternoon tea.
I'll have my wallet on standby.
- Then let's pick another day. - Okay.
- Bye. - Bye.
- Have fun at work. - Thanks for the lift.
- Drive safely. - Bye.
Bye.
Guan Xiao Tong.
Are your eyes just there for decoration?
How dare you ignore my existence.
Okay.
Okay, thank you.
Thank you, I'll keep you posted.
Okay, bye.
[I do]
I do.
I forgot to say thank you today.
Also...
happy birthday.
Ji Jia Wei, you're so rude.
You didn't return my message.
Forget it.
At least I've done my part in saying thank you.
Perhaps I still do love her.
Perhaps I still remember her phone number.
But can courage alone
guarantee that my next relationship
will last me a lifetime?
Guan Xiao Tong.
You have time for a date
yet you don't have time to answer questions on your blog?
Dr. Love isn't that professional after all.
Nothing can be certain in life.
But don't worry.
Once you begin to consider your next relationship
you're already heading in the right direction.
- Hi. - Hi.
- Working overtime? - You, too?
- I... - Bye.
Come to think of it now
the whole place was filled with such anger.
They were all so mad that I didn't dare look at them.
- I thought there would be a riot. - Me, too.
That's why I didn't dare look up when I bowed to apologize.
Thank goodness Xiang Zi Yan was there to jump in and take over from us.
Those angry members were attracted to his great sense of humor right away.
That was so gutsy of him.
He must be worth 3G now, right?
- Oh my god, he'll be worth 4G soon. - So what?
All he did was buy time.
If that frozen pork chop hadn't turned up
Boss and our members would have still killed us all.
- Then why was he late? - So what?
Didn't you see how puffed out when he rushed into the door?
He must have managed to overcome some huge problems
in order to keep his promise and come to our event.
He should earned 1G for being gutsy.
It's only a basic life principle to keep a promise.
Also, Xiao Tong said he was the one
who'd offered to come to our Hot Pick event.
So he's actually not as cold as he appears to be.
Xiao Tong.
He's not interested in you, is he?
Impossible.
He already said he only did it to return me a favor.
He's not so coldblooded after all.
But think about it...
His purpose is no longer important.
The point is our Hot Pick event was a success.
So everything is now over.
From now on, I'll have nothing to do with that creep again.
I've already thrown Ji Jia Wei into the trash along with his figure cutout.
So from now on, I won't be seeing him again...
What are you doing here?
Where's your boss?
- She's inside. - She's inside.
Mr. Ji, what can be so urgent?
We just finished talking on the phone and you're here already.
This...
[Next Stop is Happier: Love Bus]
[Second Love Matchmaking Event]
Hear anything?
Move, let me do it.
Lower, a bit lower.
Can you hear them?
All I can hear is their mumble.
Be quiet, I can't hear them.
What are you doing?
Both Mr. Ji and I have agreed that rather than competing with one another
we should collaborate and create a win-win situation instead.
We've decided to work together
and organize a Second Love matchmaking event.
- Why? - Why not?
If a matchmaking agency and a divorce agency work together
perhaps we can create some noise, or even make news headlines.
It'll be free advertisement.
The divorced market has great potential.
Since our divorce rate is on the continual rise
why wouldn't you want to take advantage of such a market?
Exactly.
But our corporate objectives are totally different.
That...
That's not true.
That's just on the outside.
In essence, we both want to create perfect matches.
We're responsible for establishing relationships
while they're there to mend them.
Also, we'll provide you with a list of divorcees
who're looking for a next relationship.
These are all people who're waiting to sign up as your members.
The point is...
- I won't charge you a cent. - See? Why would I say no?
- But... - No buts, it's decided.
- So who's my point of contact? - Xiao Tong.
You'll be in charge of this Second Love matchmaking event.
- Why? - What do you mean?
Divorcees require a lot more care than our normal members.
They'll need emotional counseling, so you're the best person for this project.
Also
I've already heard about Miss Guan's 4G theory.
It's absolutely inspiring.
Since most of my clients have experienced marriage failure
it's very important for them
to find the right person in their next relationships.
So I really need your assistance.
Boss, but I still have a lot of work to do.
Don't worry, you can leave it with Alan and Xin Xin.
All you need to do is work on this project with Mr. Ji.
How about a handshake?
I look forward to working with you.
That's great, that's great, that's great!
Mr. Ji, Xiao Tong's my favorite staff.
- Make sure you look after her. - Of course.
We'll be responsible for the event rundown.
Since venue selection is important
Miss Guan, please take care of that for me.
- The venue? - We'll let you know the time and place.
Remember, don't be late.
- I'm going. - Goodbye.
Remember to be on time.
Come on, get back to work.
What?
'Next stop is happier, love bus'?
What?
Can't we organize a matchmaking event for our divorced clients?
Boss, that's not what we mean.
Since the members are ours and we know how to organize events
why would you want to work with them?
Anyway...
since they're experienced in hosting matchmaking events
and have a professional psychologist to counsel our divorced clients
if we work together
then we can exchange our skills and knowledge.
Wouldn't that be a good thing?
Task allocation.
Xi Men, you're in charge of the rundown and sales contacts.
Okay.
Shao Qiang, you're in charge of transport, accommodation and insurance.
Okay.
An Ting and A-Le, you can take care of the administration work.
Yes.
I suddenly thought of an important site inspection task.
Xi Men, forget it.
You're already busy with your sales contacts.
Shao Qiang, you can't do it either.
Transportation arrangements requires a lot of work.
An Ting needs to take care of things around the office.
A-Le...
you look really busy, forget it.
I guess I'll just have to do it myself.
Boss, I've got a question.
When I had to go to site inspections before
why didn't you think I was too busy?
What do you mean?
Since we've got a lot more business now
you've all become much busier.
I realize that.
So of course I must jump in and help you guys out, right?
Do you think I'm a cruel boss or something?
That's all, meeting dismissed.
- Something's wrong. - This is weird.
Xiang Tian Chi?
Mian Tian Ping?
Out of all places in Taipei
why must he pick such a remote place for our matchmaking event?
What's taking the person from his divorce agency so long?
It's getting late.
The least he could do was to call and say he's running late.
Ji Jia Wei is such an unreliable person.
Why were you badmouthing me behind my back?
What are you doing here?
Listen.
Under normal circumstances
I wouldn't have to attend to this myself.
If it wasn't because all my staff are busy right now
- I wouldn't have to... - What?
I wouldn't have to...
So I didn't have a choice, okay?
If it wasn't because of the importance of finding the right venue
I wouldn't have come.
Stop pretending.
You're the one who wanted to host this event.
- Me again? - Of course, who else?
I really don't understand you.
Couldn't you have just stick with hosting your divorce parties?
Why would you want to host this 'Next Stop is Happier Love Bus'?
I wonder where you got this weird idea from?
- It's your idea. - Me?
If you hadn't solved Linda's problem for me
I wouldn't have realized how big the divorcee market is.
So if this event becomes successful, then you...
will be able to take the most credit.
You can keep complaining to me in the car if you want to.
It's going to be a long drive.
Let's go.
Hey.
Wait for me.
Hey.
Why would you host a matchmaking event in such a place?
It's too far and remote.
Based on my experience
most people would want to go to beaches and ancient cities
where people can feel warm and cosy.
I'll tell you one more time.
We're hosting a matchmaking event for divorcees.
Based on my experience at our divorce agency
most divorcees who are looking for their next love
would prefer places with beautiful scenery.
I know it has beautiful scenery
but it's too hard to find.
Our members will get lost before they see the scenery.
We should at least give it a try, right?
Perhaps the result will surprise us.
I think we should just host it at a beach.
It'll be very romantic to walk along the beach.
If we're lucky, we might even see fireworks at night.
That's a terrible idea.
I guess so.
Since I'm the driver
We go wherever I want.
Be quiet.
Where are we?
It's beautiful here.
You're awake.
See, I told you.
There can't be a better place for our event than here.
Right?
Oh my god.
It's so beautiful here.
So beautiful that I'm almost in tears.
Come and take a look at this.
Over there.
Over here.
It's absolutely stunning.
Look how beautiful that mountain is.
There's a fish.
So many of them.
Hey, are you sure your car is over there?
Is this the right way?
What's the rush?
We can enjoy the scenery while we're here.
Also, is your foot better now?
How did you know I hurt my foot?
Look at this bug.
So is it over here, or over there?
How could they send you on a site inspection
when you have no sense of direction?
Ask yourself.
You should thank me for finding such a beautiful venue for you.
Since we're working on this project together
it's a good thing that we've found a suitable and beautiful venue.
We're simply working partners now.
So I'm not obliged to thank you, okay?
- Stop right there. - What now?
Hey, why did you suddenly dodge?
A snake!
Find something to get rid of it.
Throw at it...
Try to scare it away.
- Why is it coming this way? - Stop screaming.
- The louder you scream the close it... - Wait...
Hey.
Thank goodness, it's gone.
That way so scary.
- Thank goodness? - What now?
I didn't mean it.
You just stood there and did nothing.
I wanted to protect you, so I just threw at it.
What are you talking about?
All you did was stand there and scream.
- I'll just get it back for you. - Go.
Come down...
Come down.
What are you doing?
You wouldn't be able to reach it even if you were twenty centimeters taller.
So stop moving around.
So can you reach it or not?
I've got it...
What?
Am I not allowed to be cold?
Come here.
What?
Am I not allowed to be cold?
Come here.
What?
Let's go.
Don't go wandering around again.
You might bump into another snake.
What's wrong?
Get in the car, it's freezing out here.
You can have it back.
Keep it on.
It gets really cold up here in the mountains.
What are you doing?
You wouldn't be able to reach it even if you were twenty centimeters taller.
So stop moving around.
Why did my heart skip a beat then?
I must be thinking about it too much.
He's obviously an NG man.
How can I possibly have such an illusion?
He didn't do it on purpose, did he?
Did you think I really came here to look for a girlfriend?
Then why did you come here?
I just don't want to owe anyone.
So I don't want to owe you a favor for what happened with Linda.
What?
Am I not allowed to be cold?
Guan Xiao Tong, why are you even thinking about this?
Hello?
You told me to keep your jacket on
but you actually came all the way back for your wallet.
All I did was forget to take my wallet out of my jacket's pocket.
Take it back.
Hello?
Hi, Xiang Zi Yan.
Tomorrow night? Yeah, I can make it.
Sorry, can I call you back later?
Okay, bye.
What?
Why did I rush?
Why did I have to go back for my wallet?
Everything went so well up in the mountains.
Why didn't I just leave it at that?
Could... could she have noticed it?
Come and have a look at this.
Polo, it's a shoe, not your toy...
Really? Ji Jia Wei went to check out the venue with you?
Yeah, he suddenly turned up, and I didn't know how else to get there.
So I just got into his car.
So many things happened during our site inspection.
I was really lucky to make it back alive.
Was it that bad?
He probably just wanted to take revenge on you.
Let me remind you.
You really should stop seeing him altogether.
But since we're working together now
the best you can do is probably just stay away from him.
If necessary, Alan and I can jump in and be your shield.
My shield?
- You should watch your own back. - What's it got to do with me?
You seem to especially attract
married men within a radius of 500 miles.
Most of the staff at the divorce agency are already married.
Since we're working with them now
it's highly likely that these men will be seeing you a lot.
I'm not that stupid.
I'm much more experienced than you when it comes to things like this.
Don't worry, just like you, I'm much smarter now.
I've already developed an SOP for filtering men.
I'll never fall for their traps again.
What's the matter with the people at the divorce agency?
Why are they treating it like a party?
What is it? Let me see.
Wine tasting?
Who'd host a matchmaking event in such a remote place?
It's got nothing there.
What if insects and sand get blown into the wine glasses?
What?
I can't believe all Ji Jia Wei can think of
is drinking when he sees such beautiful scenery.
- Such beautiful scenery? - Such beautiful scenery?
What I mean is
Ji Jia Wei found this place that's suitable for our event.
Come to think of it now
the reason why his divorce agency wants to host this event
is just to find an excuse
for his members to get married again, right?
In that case, our members would never attend such an event.
You're right.
Something must be wrong about him asking Boss to do this joint project.
Even if not, something is doomed to go wrong.
No, it won't.
- He's giving us free business. - It's not that simple.
I must warn Boss about his plot.
Warn me about what?
Boss...
I heard what you just said.
Xin Xin, don't you think it's a chance for us to show our professionalism?
Yes.
Did you really think I'm stupid enough
to believe that he'd give us free business for nothing?
You're right, it must be their plot.
The purpose of their plot is...
because they don't know how to host matchmaking events
so they want to make use of our skills
or even steal our knowledge.
- So what should we do? - Be professional.
Show them it's not that easy to get a share of the market.
If they ever become greedy and dare to step across the border
then they better watch out.
Boss, you're so smart.
What we need to do now is to find problems in the proposal
and throw them back at them.
Until they ask us for help, let's not do anything.
Then we'll deal with the problems that they can't sort out.
This way, we'll have the biggest benefit
of gaining the best result with the least amount of work.
It's my favorite piece of work.
Its name is 'First,' as in first love.
When I start to like someone
I think it's best if I tell her my feelings.
It's for you.
Just like this present
having you is like a sprout having found its very own carrot.
It's a symbol of happiness that we've always been proud of.
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