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[Divorce Lawyers]
Episode 10
As soon as I entered the house, I looked straight into her eyes with my sharp eyes.
I kept staring at her like this.
- Do I look tough? - Very tough.
Attorney Luo, I beg you.
Please help me...
Why must you make them get a divorce when they're willing to compromise?
How can you be so immoral?
You can set forth your terms for the settlement.
If he agrees, then it's a deal. If he doesn't, then just forget it.
Fine, I'll make Wu Yi kneel before me.
I'll do it.
How about I apologize first, then she can pay us?
I've already mentioned the possible risks to Xia Fang Cao.
So, she's decided to not sign the settlement for now.
Auntie, looks like there'll be a war.
No...
But I've spent a whole morning on this.
Does that mean all of my efforts were wasted?
- Mom, whose side are you on? - Of course I'm on your side.
Then how come I feel like you're more like an undercover agent?
Auntie's just very experienced.
Mom, stop cooking.
Your flight's in the afternoon, so let's eat at the airport.
But my mission's not complete yet.
They put their trust in me.
How can I just leave when I haven't finished my work yet?
Mom, Dad's also using WeChat now.
Who cares?
He even knows how to send photos through WeChat.
I don't care.
Mom, look what this is.
Braised prawns.
- He must be hungry. - No, look here.
Don't you recognize this plate?
It's ours.
It's ours, right?
Why would we have braise prawns at our place?
Dad doesn't know how to cook, right?
How dare he.
How could he invite another woman over to our place?
How dare he.
- Let's eat at the airport. - Right away, let's go.
Mom, what about Xia Fang Cao and Zheng Tian Ya?
I don't care. They're all weirdos.
Not one of them is normal.
- I must pack up my things quickly. - Mom, they're already packed.
Please enjoy.
In the end, it all comes down to one word.
Money.
Not necessarily.
Some women love money
while others don't.
When it comes to us, it's not about money.
Why? Because my wife doesn't care about money at all.
I mean it. When we got married
I didn't have any money, but her family was very rich.
Her family even rented a place for us to live.
If your wife's so nice
why do you want to get divorced?
I don't have a choice.
I was wondering if you can come up with an idea for me.
I just want to make it as smooth and peaceful as possible.
I really don't want to upset her in any way.
Do you have another woman?
Not really.
- Yes or no? - No.
- So it's your wife? - Impossible.
So why do you want to get divorced?
But isn't it normal for people to get divorced?
People get divorced every day, right?
People get divorced when they get sick of each other, right?
They either want to live their own life or become a monk, right?
- Is that how you feel? - Yeah.
What a cruel thing to say.
Cruel?
I'm not cruel at all.
I wouldn't go to all this trouble if I were really cruel.
I'd get divorced right away.
So, I'm not that cruel at all.
I want to make it more personal.
I really don't want to hurt her.
I want to make it a smooth divorce
so that she can be happy, okay?
- Give me an idea, quick. - No.
I'm your company's legal consultant.
I don't want to get involved in your family affairs.
But you're also my friend.
I'm in deep trouble right now.
How can you leave me hanging?
- Are you going to help me? - No...
You do it.
Mr. Dong.
Don't panic.
We might be able to work out something around the real estate.
I'm not in the real estate business.
This is just a suggestion for discussion.
There's a law in China
that says you must pay a 20 percent tax on your profit from a property sale
unless it's your primary residence.
You're very cruel.
What's this about?
Is this meeting about being cruel?
- I didn't get what he meant. - Just ignore him.
He's suggesting a fake divorce.
- Fake divorce? - But we must make it as real as possible.
Just tell your wife that you want to sell your house.
But in order to avoid paying the 20 percent tax
you must pretend to divorce
and give her your house.
This way, she gets the house, and you get the divorce.
So you won't feel guilty at all.
Will there be any negative consequences?
If she's worried about it then you write her a guarantee.
You can promise her that you'll remarry her once the house is sold.
Then she'll be okay with it.
Then what's the point of getting divorced?
Such written guarantees aren't legally binding.
As long as you refuse to remarry
there's no way she can sue you.
Excellent.
It's a win-win idea.
What would you win?
Why must you divorce your wife?
The point is it's for me.
That's all that counts.
Since I'm satisfied, she should be satisfied, too.
Once she understands this
then she'll also become satisfied.
But it'll take time, because she's stupid.
Good idea, cheers.
Xiao Gang, go and get the car.
Okay.
Dong, we're way too old to play this.
Xiao Gang's idea wasn't very good.
I'll think of another one for you, okay?
Guess who I am.
You'll be punished if you get it wrong.
I can't tell who you are.
Uncle, don't you recognize me?
Who are you?
I'm so hurt. You even kissed me when I was younger.
Miss, be careful what you say.
It's against the law to frame someone.
Uncle, I'm Xiao Ye.
You're Xiao Ye?
You're all grown up now.
I was just having lunch with your uncle, why didn't you join us?
I was having lunch with my friend when I saw you with my uncle.
Where do you live now?
I'm studying for my masters in Singapore. I'm only back in Beijing for my holiday.
- Really? - Yeah.
Oh yeah, I have a new name now.
- It's Anna K. - Anna K?
AK?
Got it.
How about I treat you and your uncle to dinner some time?
- Okay? - Sure.
I didn't bring anything with my today.
I'll give you a mask.
Don't forget to put on a mask on such a foggy day in Beijing.
I've got to go.
Uncle, since we haven't seen each other for so long
why don't I give you a lift?
- You've got a car? - Yeah.
- Looks good. - It's a very fast car.
It'll get rid of all the fog in no time.
Okay, I'll go in your car.
Xiao Gang, head back to the office.
Hey, perhaps I should drive instead.
No.
You know what? My parents don't usually let me drive in Singapore.
Since I have the chance to drive today let me take you for a joyride.
Okay...
AK, I guess you've had your fun.
Can we turn on the GPS now?
I'm busy. Can I go home now?
No way.
Don't worry.
Every road leads to your home.
It looks really fun over there.
What?
Slow down...
Brother.
From the sound of it
I think something must be wrong.
Your wife...
She's no longer my wife.
Yes, you're right.
She's already got another man.
I'm just not used to saying it.
I'll remember from now on.
From now on, you can call her 'old hag.'
Let's get down to business.
As for that old hag
since she's made a request
that means she's willing to negotiate.
You're the father of her daughter after all.
Think about it.
The fact that she wants Wu Yi to apologize instead of you
means it's Wu Yi whom she resents.
Wu Yi.
You might not want to hear this
but to us men
those who kill our fathers or steal our wives, cannot be forgiven.
I'm sure it's the same for women.
Since you've taken away her husband it's understandable that she'd hate you.
But she also has another man herself.
The fact that she has another man means there's a chance for negotiation.
Otherwise, she would have gotten rid of you two long ago.
Tell me.
Why is she picking on me?
We're both women, right?
That's why she's picking on you.
If you were a man, then this wouldn't be happening.
Wu Yi, listen.
You should consider yourself lucky.
Back in the olden days, you'd be thrown into the river for adultery.
What's wrong?
- What are you doing? - Poor baby.
- Don't cry, my baby... - Don't cry...
Don't cry...
Did the baby understand what we said?
Of course.
We better not bring our baby with us.
You go, I'll look after him.
You're not going?
- No way. - Then what about our son?
We can just...
- But... - No, he shouldn't go.
If he goes, Xia Fang Cao will definitely pick on him.
No, you have to go.
But who'll look after our son if I go?
Look... look at this fish.
Look how fat it's become.
Yeah, your fish have become fatter while I've gotten skinnier.
How about we get a huge dog this big?
Forget it. I don't want to look after another pet.
You never look after anything.
I don't?
Are you sure I don't look after you?
Look, the camera's still there.
Why should we take it down?
They installed it for us for free.
We can use it to keep burglars away.
Do you want to show our life to Zheng Tian Ya on purpose?
Then why don't we take it down now?
I was just kidding.
Just keep it. It's not that bad.
It's only in the living room anyway.
We can really use it to keep burglars out.
I still think we should take it down.
You'll feel much more at ease.
What do you mean?
Gu Wei, I think that between the two of us
no matter what it is we shouldn't keep it to ourselves.
Remember?
When we first found the camera
I wanted to take it down but you said no, because it could keep burglars out.
Now I don't want to take it down, but you don't agree.
Do you feel like Zheng Tian Ya can see you as you walk around the house?
Do you feel that I'm using you to make him mad?
Exactly.
I really think you've always been trying to make him upset.
Why would I do that?
Then why did you insist on making Wu Yi kneel before you to apologize?
- Because I'm angry. - Why?
She totally ruined my family.
So of course I'm angry.
Remember.
Don't talk back to her.
Don't worry, I won't.
God, I'm so nervous.
It's me who'll have to kneel before her.
Why are you so nervous?
That's why I'm nervous.
- Would I be nervous if it were me? - Brother, don't worry, I'll be there.
Okay.
Here comes a cab.
I usually don't say anything about what happened between you and Zheng Tian Ya.
Because whatever I say wouldn't be appropriate.
Gu Wei.
You know what?
My daughter...
is actually quite supportive of us.
So, we're a family.
You shouldn't consider yourself an outsider.
You should tell me how you feel, okay?
Fine, then I'll tell you.
After all, it's just money that they want, right?
What's the point of picking on them?
I mean, until the court finally comes to a verdict...
are you actually considered divorced and single?
What would people say about me?
- I... - Of course I'm divorced.
- I am. - What about your divorce certificate?
That's all that's missing.
You knew about this before.
- I didn't lie to you. - That's not what I mean.
I...
Just forget it.
I've already fed the fish and watered the plants.
I've got something to do.
I have to go now.
Gu Wei.
You don't have to say anything.
Until everything's settled
and you get your divorce certificate
let's just keep our distance.
What are you afraid of?
Gossip's a very scary thing.
Remember?
The camera's still there.
- Don't get violent. - Okay.
What do you want?
What are you doing here?
- What are you doing? - Two.
Three.
Stop the video, or I'll break your recorder.
It's none of your business.
- Gu Wei. - Sister Xia.
- You'll keep your promise, right? - What?
Didn't you say that if I kneel before you
and have it recorded, then you'll give us your house and the money?
Look, I've brought the agreement.
Please sign it.
Who do you think you are?
I'm getting divorced from Zheng Tian Ya, not you.
You're contradicting yourself.
If you're divorcing him then why do I have to kneel before you?
I just felt like it.
Fine, that's okay.
Give it back.
You'll have to give me back three bows.
Do you realize this is my home?
Get out of my house!
Get out! What are you doing?
I've never seen someone as shameful as you are!
Put away your recorder!
I'll break it into pieces...
- Stop recording. - Someone's beating me up!
It's against the law to beat someone up...
- Hello? - Attorney Chi.
Please come quickly.
They got into a brawl.
I'll be right there.
Okay...
AK, take me home now.
I've got work to do.
Uncle, are you really that busy?
Yes, I am.
Luo Li?
That's right.
Yeah, let's go over there now.
I'll be at the apartment soon.
Okay, let's meet at the apartment.
Excuse me, driver, please make a U-turn.
- Oh, no. - What's wrong?
I left my bag in my friend's car.
You can get it back later.
But my wallet's in my bag.
I get it. I'll pay.
You're so stingy.
What do you mean by that?
I'll pay you back.
Of course.
Let's split the bill, 78.50 yuan each.
Mr. Lawyer.
He broke my recorder into pieces.
She kept beating my head with her shoe.
Tell me, did she break the law?
At least you're not paralyzed.
That'd be breaking the law.
If she had beaten you up on the street, then yes.
But since she beat you up in her house, then no.
Xiao Luo.
As lawyers, we should be careful with our words.
It's against the law to beat someone up no matter where they are.
Chi, as lawyers, we should have good judgment.
He barged into her house and started recording everything.
So he deserved to be beaten up.
But she should have called the police.
If the police could solve all the problems why would people need lawyers?
Since both Attorney Luo and I are here today
and the court's also in favor of us trying to reach a settlement
and since both parties are also present
let me suggest something.
Can we try to do a negotiation here?
No, I want to take this to court.
I've got nothing to say to them.
Ms. Xia.
Going to court is one of the solutions.
As for negotiation...
It's another type of solution.
How do you know the outcome of the court would be any better than our negotiation?
Then how do you know the outcome of our negotiation
would be any better than the court's?
I just want to have everything in writing.
What you said is right.
That's exactly what we'd be doing.
We just want to sort out our problem, right?
You don't really need to spend so much money to sort out your problem.
I mean, we should minimize your legal expenses.
If we can talk it out here today
why go to court?
Ms. Xia. If we still can't reach a settlement today
then we'll take it to court, okay?
Do you agree?
Ms. Xia.
- You go first. - Okay, I'll go first.
I just want justice.
Zheng Tian Ya has another woman and they have a child.
Now that he also wants my money, do you think he's right?
- Yeah. - No.
I mean, what she said made sense.
That's absolutely shameful.
Who's shameful?
Remember this is a negotiation.
So it must be reasonable, peaceful, and free of any violence.
Okay?
Please be seated.
But you also have another man.
Who are you to speak out here?
You ruined my family.
You must have been crazy.
- You had an illegitimate child with him? - Then are you married to him?
Get your facts straight.
Zheng Tian Ya was the one who dumped me.
We only got together after I signed the divorce settlement.
But you didn't.
Fine, since you just admitted that you signed the divorce settlement
then whether he has another woman and child has nothing to do with you.
If it has nothing to do with me then what are we doing here?
Why are you trying to take my money?
Tian Ya.
Today, I just want to have a peaceful talk with you.
Tell me. Which one of us is actually wrong?
Now you have another woman and a son but you still want a share of my money.
Can you consult your conscience and tell me how my wealth is related to you?
Ever since you left, every cent of it was my own hard-earned money.
After being gone for so many years
if you want to take my money now
what makes you think I should give you a share of it?
You earned it?
But he gave you the capital.
Did you forget that you started your business with his money?
It's okay if you have another man.
I don't care how much you pay him.
But you must give him back his share of the money.
You can't say your earnings have nothing to do with him.
To put this simply
after you had an affair
you tried to accuse your husband of bigamy.
You know better than anyone whether you're divorced or not.
Shut up, I'm going to beat you up!
No, stop it...
Gu Wei.
Gu Wei!
Don't go, listen to me!
Gu Wei!
Gu Wei... don't go...
Please listen to me.
Gu Wei.
So why did you bring a video recorder?
I had to get evidence, right?
She said she'd pay me after I knelt before her.
But she didn't keep her promise.
So she should kneel before me in return.
Have you ever heard of a verdict
where one party has to kneel before the other party to apologize?
It's not legally binding.
Then why did she ask me to do it?
- You could have said no. - But I already did it.
- That's too bad. - Attorney Chi.
So what should we do now?
What's the point of a negotiation?
It's to try and convince someone in a gentle way.
Be it getting down on your knees or apologizing. Why?
Because if she's happy, then your problem will be solved.
But what you did is called a protest.
No, it's not.
We did come to negotiate.
But you told me that the court is all about evidence.
That's why we brought a video recorder.
That's not a negotiation.
You brought a video recorder and a gangster.
Who are you calling a gangster?
Does being a bit fat and bald make me a gangster?
Listen, I've got a real job.
Don't you believe me?
So, you want to keep talking?
What are you doing, Big Head?
- Step aside! - But...
How dare he call me a gangster?
- I just want to make it clear... - Fine, what's the matter with you?
Good boy...
Attorney Chi, I know it's my fault.
But what should I do now?
Don't cry.
Hang on, let me take a look at this one.
Not bad at all.
- What do you think? - Dong Da Hai.
This is actually very nice.
- Not bad. - This is exactly what we need.
Let's reorganize our funds and sell off your small house.
Then we can buy this one.
Buy this one? We can't afford it.
So there's no point in looking at it.
- Why? - Of course we can't afford it.
Firstly, selling property doesn't earn much money nowadays.
We'll have to pay a 20 percent tax on the profit.
We're talking about 20 percent.
Secondly, we've got three houses. So we'll still have two left.
The law says each family can only own two houses.
So if we want to buy another one then we must sell off one more first.
Get it?
- How can you be so stupid? - No, you're stupid.
The law says if you only have one property
then you don't have to pay taxes on the profit.
If you were single then you'd be eligible to buy another one, right?
But I'm not single. We're considered a family.
We've got a house to live in, right?
I mean if we got divorced, then...
What do you mean, divorced?
I mean a fake divorce.
We can pretend to get divorced.
What's a fake divorce? How do we do that?
Listen, we can sign a divorce settlement
and put everything, like this house and the money, under your name.
I'll only keep our small house, which I'll be selling off.
So when I sell it
I won't have to pay tax.
If we get divorced, then I'll be single and without a house.
So I'll have the right to buy another house.
Also, your parents are getting old, right?
If they live by themselves then you'll be worried.
But we can't fit them into our house either.
It's very simple.
All we need to do is get divorced
sell our house
buy that mansion
let your parents move in
and remarry. Done.
Whose idea is this?
Who cares?
Everyone's getting divorced in order to buy houses nowadays.
One of my friends is a lawyer.
He told me it's easy to buy houses.
All we need to do is get divorced.
Just fill out a form, stamp it
and submit it to the court.
It's all done in one day.
- Really? - Yeah.
Let me think about it first.
But...
How come you're always so hesitant?
What do you mean?
I told you we should have sold off this house before.
But no, you kept thinking and thinking.
In the end, the new tax law was instituted
and we'll have to pay a 20 percent tax if we sell it.
Now I want a fake divorce. You want to think again.
What if another new law comes into effect
just like the law in France
where people must publicize their divorce first?
Then it'll drag on for many years.
Fine, don't be so mad.
I'm just not sure if this is really a reliable method.
Is it really worth getting divorced just to get a new house?
- Why do something like that? - No.
Look at this. Is it reliable?
Yes, it is.
A legacy mansion with superb appointments.
Do you know what legacy means?
It means that we won't be the only people who will live in it.
We'll pass it down to our daughter
who'll pass it down to her children
who'll pass it down to her grandchildren
and to their grandchildren.
They'll keep passing it down...
But it's impossible to pass it down.
The law says our land rights only last for 70 years.
We can't pass it down to our grandchildren.
We'll just pass it down for however many years we can do it.
If you keep hesitating what if someone else buys it?
Then just forget it.
What's the big deal? We've got a house.
Don't try to bluff me, Dong Da Hai.
But you want to let your parents live with us, don't you?
How are we supposed to all fit into this house?
I'm just not sure about it.
If we get divorced in order to buy a house what if someone finds out about it?
That'd be so embarrassing.
Who'd bother to find out about it?
Everyone's getting divorced nowadays, so nobody cares.
All we need is that green divorce certificate.
Once we have that certificate, then we'll be okay.
That means we're really getting divorced.
But we'll remarry, remember?
It's just part of the process of getting another house.
Don't worry, I've already asked my lawyer.
It won't be a problem.
It'll be clearly stated in the settlement.
I'll give you both the house and the car.
I'll only have the small house that I'm going to sell.
Once I've sold that house
if you don't remarry me
where am I supposed to live?
Why wouldn't I remarry you?
That's impossible.
Think about it.
My goodness.
Let me tell you.
If you're still worried
after we buy this mansion and get remarried
then I'll put it under your name.
Owner, Miao Jin Xiu.
Think about it.
Don't miss such a good opportunity.
What's there to think about?
Fang Cao.
I know I was wrong.
Fang Cao, we've already taken it down.
We shouldn't have installed it in your home.
I think you guys better go back first.
You can talk to Attorney Chi
and he'll pass your message on to me.
Attorney Chi, Attorney Luo.
We're going now.
- Goodbye, sorry for causing you trouble. - I'll see you out.
Come help me carry our baby.
Wu Yi, you go first.
Take him.
You guys go and get a cab.
- I'll have a talk with him. - Let's go.
I'm sorry, Attorney Chi.
I'd like to ask you for a favor.
Go on.
When I saw Xia Fang Cao back there she seemed a bit...
Remember how she tried to commit suicide before?
I'm just a little worried about her.
It'd be good if you could talk to her.
Okay.
I wish you'd thought of this earlier.
I really don't know how things turned out this way either.
We used to be husband and wife after all.
She's also the mother of my child.
I just want her to have a good life, that's all.
- Thank you. - Don't worry.
- Thank you. - I'll do my best.
Thank you.
I'm going.
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