I like Guan Xiao Tong.
If she doesn't appear to be as happy as she should be
then I'll make my move.
Even that stubble guy knew you were upset.
Why didn't you tell me?
What I was most upset about wasn't the few hours that I couldn't find you.
I told Ji Jia Wei that I like you.
You can get mad, but you're not allowed to ignore me.
I'm Guan Xiao Tong's boyfriend and this is my love mission.
Jia Wei.
For someone who hasn't seen his mother for such a long time
your reaction was quite calm.
I wonder I'm the person that she had hoped for me to become.
Since she was the one who decided to leave
I'm sure she was worried about you not forgiving her.
But she still came back.
Why don't we ask Dad to have lunch one day?
I'd love that.
Although Xiao Tong's a lovely girl
but I feel it's really unfair to Zhi Yu.
It was Zhi Yu who asked me to come back.
She told me that you don't hate me at all.
Subtitles by DramaFever
[Murphy's Law Of Love]
Episode 15
Since Zhi Yu helped me find my mom
I guess I should give her a call to thank her.
Don't you think so?
But if I give her the wrong message by calling her
then what should I do?
How about this?
I'll just leave it with luck.
If she picks up
then I'll thank her.
But if she doesn't
at least we did try to call her.
The number you've dialed is being transferred to...
See?
Even if I call her, she still probably won't answer it.
Here you go.
So are you getting used to life back in Taiwan?
Everything has changed so much that they seem so strange to me.
Zhi Yu.
I already told Jia Wei that you've asked me to come back.
No wonder.
So that's why he decided to call me.
Actually, I've always wanted to know
why you decided to leave him and his father.
Thank you.
Zhi Yu.
Life is short.
I just wanted to live for myself.
Anyway, the past isn't important.
At least you're back now.
Try to spend more time with Jia Wei for the next two weeks.
Tell me if you need anything.
Not a problem.
You're very nice to Jia Wei.
This setup is not bad.
It really feels like an outdoor matchmaking event.
Okay, I'll mark that down.
- Hi. - Here you are.
- Let's go in for our meeting. - Wait.
Where is Alan?
- He's gone into army service. - Army service?
Alan is a postgraduate student but he's been struggling with his thesis.
So he decided to leave his masters degree temporarily
and complete his army service first.
So will you guys be okay with the extra workload?
I'm in love with a Coco.
You must be FooShion's executive chef.
Hello, I'm Ke Rui.
You can call me by my English name, Curry.
Hello, hang on.
How come I find your name a little familiar?
- Are you saying my dad is a copycat? - That's not what I mean.
My dad came up with this name 28 years ago so it's absolutely original.
That's enough.
It's time for our meeting.
Go on, hurry up.
Curry.
Firstly, I'd like to thank Xiang Zi Yan.
He managed to turn a simple fund-raising event for children in remote areas
into a series of cooking events hosted by various international chefs.
More importantly, he's helped us explore higher-end clients.
That's right, before the actual matchmaking picnic
our first activity will be...
Will be a charity food stall hosted by I...
Meet You's top event coordinator
Guan...
Xiao Tong.
Can't you talk like a normal human being?
I was talking normally.
Ke Rui and I have come up with two options for our charity food stall.
Option A is to sell lunch boxes.
Option B is buffet vouchers.
What does everyone think?
- A. - B...
Why? I thought freshness should be a very important factor.
Especially when it's so hot now.
Since the nature of our event is a picnic
a buffet environment can allow our members to know each other better.
- This way, food won't get wasted. - Wasted.
Okay, let's decide on the venue.
Option A is a sightseeing train
which can allow our members to board along its route.
Option B is a luxurious yacht
which will give them the most romantic atmosphere.
So what do you think?
- B... - Why?
What if our members get seasick?
Also, it doesn't have many ports of call.
Don't you think it'll be very inconvenient for our member?
I know, but just like on a cruise
it very easy for people to fall in love on a yacht.
It reminds me of a movie called...
- I know... - I know!
- 'Titanic.' - 'Titanic.'
For me, it's 'An Affair to Remember.'
Really? You also know of this movie?
I used to be in a film club back at university.
- Me, too. - Really?
Then what movie would a sightseeing train remind you of?
A sightseeing train would remind me of
Agatha Christie's
- 'Murder On The Orient Express.' - 'Murder On The Orient Express.'
- That's why I chose option B. - Me, too.
Ever since I read it back in high school
I've always felt weird about a group of strangers on a train.
What about 'And Then There Were None?'
That's why I never went on any island holiday with my friends again.
That's a bit exaggerating.
Let me guess.
You two must be dating right now.
Otherwise, why would you get on so well with each other?
Wrong, you got it all wrong.
No way, but everyone calls me Psychic Ke.
Listen, Guan Xiao Tong already has a boyfriend.
Really? But you two make a great match.
I would have thought you were twins.
I guess Zi Yan kind of resembles Guan Xiao Tong a little.
You two are like the same kind of people.
All right.
Let's turn to page three of our proposal.
So we've decided to use buffet vouchers
and rent a yacht, right?
Let's write that down...
Guan Xiao Tong.
I thought you said you're staying late at work today.
Who's Guan Xiao Tong?
So you want to introduce your girlfriend to me, right?
Yeah, let's pick a day to have lunch together.
Not a problem, look at you.
Before, you would have dinner with me at least once a month.
But now, you don't call me at all.
If I had not decided to check on you this time
when are you going to tell me about it?
You weren't going to tell me at all, right?
- Why didn't you tell me? - That hurts, what are you doing?
All right.
I've never seen you so happy before.
- She must be really special. - Yes, she is.
You'll find out when you meet her.
So... you're ready to settle down now?
That's certainly great news.
Let's get drunk tonight.
Congratulations.
For what?
Well...
Dad.
When we have lunch with Guan Xiao Tong...
I'd like to ask Mom to come as well.
You've seen her?
When?
A few days ago.
She just came back.
- I was also quite surprised. - She...
What did she say to you?
Nothing.
When I asked her about lunch, she said yes right away.
Hey, you can still be friends even though you're divorced.
It's already been so long.
It's just a casual lunch, right?
No...
I'm fine with that, I'm just...
- surprised. - So it's decided.
I'll book a restaurant.
Do you really think my mom will like this?
You've already asked me many times.
Don't worry, you've already spent a whole afternoon to pick this.
I'm sure your mom will appreciate your thoughtfulness.
But why did you buy a brooch for her?
- Because of you. - Me?
Actually...
I really didn't know what to buy for my mom.
I didn't know what's suitable for people her age.
After all, for all this time
I've never bought her anything.
But fortunately
your mom's brooch gave me an inspiration.
I think...
this beautiful brooch
should look really good on her.
You know what?
A brooch is usually worn closest to the heart.
So if you buy her a brooch
as long as she wears it all the time
that means she'll always remember you in her heart.
You can always give people strength with just a few simple words.
To be honest
I'm glad that I ended up buying your mom's brooch out of willfulness
at your sister's divorce party's auction.
But that's also why I ended up owing you NT$200,000.
But it was all worth it.
Because that's how I met you.
However, I'm going to let you keep owing me.
So you'll never get away from me.
Guan Xiao Tong.
Will you be my guest for a gathering tomorrow?
What kind of a gathering?
The most important gathering of my life.
There's going to be my dad...
my mom...
and you.
But I'm busy tomorrow...
Guan Xiao Tong.
Will you be my guest for a gathering tomorrow?
What kind of a gathering?
The most important gathering of my life.
There's going to be my dad...
my mom...
and you.
But I'm busy tomorrow...
If you don't say anything...
then I'll take it as a yes.
Make sure you clear your schedule tomorrow.
Also...
remember to dress up.
Let's go.
Don't be so nervous.
You weren't this nervous when you met my parents last time.
I'm not nervous.
I'm just thinking
since they haven't seen each other for so long
they might get a little embarrassed.
Do you think I'm rushing things a little?
I thought you've already asked them about this.
So it'll be okay, don't worry.
This pork knuckle...
Pork knuckle?
Maybe it's too oily.
It's a bit unhealthy for them.
See the fish?
It's actually braised.
Should I change it to steamed fish instead?
Or maybe...
Stop going through the menu.
Don't worry.
Everything will be just fine.
Jia Wei.
Dad.
Dad, let me introduce...
This is Guan Xiao Tong.
Hello, Uncle Ji, I'm Guan Xiao Tong.
I hope Jia Wei hasn't caused you any trouble.
He hasn't been much of a hassle so far.
But if I can learn a few tricks from you
I'm sure it'll help me keep him under control.
I understand.
You better be careful.
If he doesn't listen to you or start bullying you
make sure you tell me, and I'll teach him a lesson.
Dad.
You never stuck up for me when I got bullied at school before.
How can you say that to someone you barely know?
It's not the same.
You're my son.
Only tough training will help you succeed.
Whereas a daughter needs to be pampered.
I'll definitely look after my future daughter-in-law.
Jia Wei.
Here you are.
Come and have a seat.
Dad.
It's my treat today.
I need to take a call.
I'm going to the bathroom.
Don't worry, Jia Wei's here, so he won't be mean to me.
Okay, I'll come and join you once I'm done here.
Bye.
What do you want?
Is there something that you can't say in front of your son?
Why did you come back?
Because I miss my son.
- A mother will never forget her son. - But we've agreed.
You would go back to your husband and never see Jia Wei.
Don't worry.
I won't tell him the truth.
But even though Jia Wei's our illegitimate child, it doesn't mean I don't miss him.
Don't use our son as an excuse.
I know why you're actually here.
Your husband house has been seized by the government in the States.
The reason why you came back is because you want to borrow money, right?
It's true that we're having some problems.
But... as long as I have money to sort out my cash flows
it'll be okay.
I know my son will help me if he knows I'm in trouble, right?
Don't even think about it.
Tell me how much you need.
Are you sure you're willing to do anything for Jia Wei?
I guess you're not worried about
Jia Wei knowing that he's an illegitimate child.
You just don't want to ruin your image as a good father.
- All right, how much do you want? - NT$50 million.
You're insane.
Fine, I'll give it to you.
But make sure you leave once you get the money.
Don't ever come back to see Jia Wei again.
Sure.
Once I get the money
it'll always stay a secret.
Also...
once you step outside
please continue to pretend to be a loving mother.
Jia Wei.
You guys can talk.
I have to go now.
Take care.
Jia Wei, I really enjoyed lunch today.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
Well
- I guess I better go now. - Wait.
This...
It's for you.
I hope you'll like it.
Although I'm not sure if it suits you or not
but...
It's beautiful.
It's really pretty.
I like it.
I really love it.
I'll wear it all the time
no matter where I go in future.
Thank you, son.
You're welcome.
Mom.
I have to go now.
Take care.
Let's go home.
What are you laughing at?
Come here.
- Look. - Who's that?
It's my mom.
I just taught her how to send emoticons using this app.
Not bad, right?
I'm also meeting my mom back in that park tomorrow
so that we can have ice cream on the same bench again.
Done.
Xiao Tong.
Guan Xiao Tong.
- What are you thinking about? - I'm just thinking...
I know you're really glad that your mom has come back.
But since you haven't seen each other for such a long time
you might have different things on your mind now.
What do you mean?
What I'm trying to say is don't forget that she's not here to stay for good.
She'll eventually have to go back to the States.
So the day will come when you'll have to say goodbye to her.
That's okay.
She can still come back and see me in future.
We can even...
go over there and see her.
It would be such a fun holiday.
So...
did you ever want to ask her why she left you back then?
When I see her tomorrow
I'm going to sit down on that bench with her
and ask her all the questions that I've always wanted to ask.
Then I'll be able to totally let it go.
But...
whatever reason she gives me
I'm already prepared to forgive her.
Although I always believed that she would come back
I never really expected
that we would get along as well as we are right now.
It's like as if she had never left me at all.
Even more so, I never expected
that my dad...
my mom...
and you...
would sit around the dinner table as one happy family.
To you, it might be something that happens everyday.
But to me
it's like an unattainable dream
that has finally come true.
Tell me.
All this is really happening.
Right?
For some reason, ever since I met you
everything that had seemed so impossible has come true.
It's so weird.
Come here.
What do you think our future home will look like?
Hey.
Don't tell me you haven't thought about it at all.
What do you think it'll look like?
Come here.
The first thing I'm going to change
is here.
After our lunch today
I realize there is a huge problem with my dining room.
Firstly
I'll get rid of this, and put a light right here.
Not too big, just a small one.
But it must be yellow.
Then I'll cover this table with a checked tablecloth.
Right here.
I'll put some flowers here.
- But that's not your style. - Of course not.
Only you would have such an old-fashioned taste.
Look at this huge table.
We must cover it with food
and eat as a big family everyday.
Take a step back.
This is your seat.
This is Polo's spot.
Polo, come and have dinner.
I'll sit over here.
Do we really have to sit so far apart?
It's not that far.
I wish you would sit over there instead.
Why?
Otherwise, where would our kids sit?
Mommy... I want a hug...
Okay, I'll give you a hug later.
- Finish your dinner first. - Stop running around...
- Come and have dinner. - Okay, you go over there.
What do you want to eat?
How about a sausage?
- Mommy, cuddle. - You love sausages.
Can you give him some food?
What's wrong?
Do you not like it?
No.
I really hope that...
all your dreams can come true.
Don't be silly.
As long as you're with me, anything can come true.
[Murphy's Law Number Ten]
[Things are never as simple as they appear to be.]
Xiao Tong, have you showered yet?
Don't lie on your bed unless you've showered.
I'm about to take a shower.
Mom.
Thank you.
Ji Jia Wei's mother has finally come back
but she doesn't belong to him at all.
If he finds out the truth
then it'll just deepen the wound that's taken so long to heal up.
Here you are.
I'm not sure why you didn't want to tell me
but I should still thank you for finding my mom.
It really means a lot to me.
The past few days that I've spent with my mom
have been the happiest days of my life.
So no matter what...
I should personally thank you.
I know you've always wanted to see Mama Ji again.
As I said, I'll repay you in my way.
I've already thought things through.
As for everything that's happened in the past
let's just forget about it.
From now on
can you treat me as a friend that you've just met?
You can try to get to know me without any biases.
All I'm asking for is a chance to be treated fairly.
Is it really that hard?
I've always treated you as my friend.
Thank you, my new friend.
I'll amend the menu according to the chef's suggestions.
The restaurant will take care of the ingredients and cutlery.
As for posters and other promotional materials
I'll have to ask your company's design team to take care of it.
I'm sorry. I was thinking about something.
I guess the only thing that would take your mind off your work
must have something to do with Ji Jia Wei, right?
How come you can always read my mind?
I really can't think of another person
who can make you so worried apart from Ji Jia Wei.
- Did you have a fight? - No.
I was just thinking
although trust and honesty are important in a relationship
if someone is going to get hurt by the truth
then should I choose to be honest
or should I just remain quiet?
Since I'm not sure what you mean by the truth
I'm afraid I can't answer your question.
Look over there.
If I was his friend
I would say to him
'You're overweight.'
'You should change your diet and exercise habit'
'so that you can become healthier.'
Look over there.
I guess we wouldn't really tell her
'Excuse me, you're walking too slow.'
'Speed up, or you'll hold up everyone else.'
Right?
But what does that have to do with my question?
Not everything is absolutely right or wrong in this world.
Honesty can sometimes be a hurtful thing.
I think you should only be honest if you can improve the situation.
That's when it's worthwhile to be honest.
On the contrary
if you can't solve the problem by being honest
then what is the point of telling the truth?
I guess.
You're right.
Let's go.
Mr. Wang, your account is now cleared.
- Thank you. - Good.
Thank you, what about our cab?
Your cab for the airport is already waiting at the door.
- Thank you. - Let's go, honey.
Come on.
What's wrong?
Xiao Tong.
I thought she is meeting Ji Jia Wei in the park today.
What's going on?
What's wrong? Do you know them?
Hang on, I think they're leaving.
- Wait here, I'll get the car. - Okay.
I better call Ji Jia Wei first.
But we've agreed.
You would go back to your husband and never see Jia Wei again.
Don't worry.
I won't tell him the truth.
But even though Jia Wei's our illegitimate child
it doesn't mean I don't miss him.
Come on.
I must be too early.
This is your favorite ice cream flavor, isn't it?
- Yeah. - I'll always remember that.
- Make sure you don't tell Daddy. - Okay.
- Okay, let's get changed. - Remember to say this line.
Then stand up after he says this line.
Okay.
Zhi Yu, here is your phone.
I need to make a call first.
- Hello? - Mama Ji, it's Zhi Yu.
I saw your message.
I thought we've arranged to pay you tomorrow.
Why don't you need it anymore?
That's okay, I have to go back to the States.
Why so sudden?
I thought you've agreed to spend two weeks with Jia Wei.
How can you just leave like that?
I'm already on my way to the airport.
Let's keep in touch, bye.
Hello, Mama Ji?
- Zhi Yu, where are you going? - Something suddenly came up.
You can't, they're all waiting for you.
You can't just walk off like that.
Hello?
Jia Wei, what happened between you and Mama Ji?
What do you mean?
I just got a call from Mama Ji.
She said she's on her way to the airport.
She's about to leave Taiwan.
What did you say?
- Be careful. - Okay.
- It's about time. - Yeah.
Mama Ji!
What are you doing here?
You go in first, I'll be right behind you.
- Honey, we're going to be late. - It's okay, I'll be right there.
- Okay. - Bye.
Mama Ji.
Why are you...
Where are you going?
I'm going back to the States.
Did you tell Jia Wei about this?
I thought you're supposed to meet up with him today.
If I spend any more time with him
it's just going to be even more difficult to say goodbye.
Since I've already achieved what I had come back for
I really shouldn't stay any longer.
So is it true that you only came back for money?
Are you saying that you really didn't come back here
because you wanted to see your son again?
So you already know.
You're right.
I only came back because I had no other choice.
Since Shou Zheng doesn't want me to have anything to do with Jia Wei
I better just go quietly.
Is it really that difficult...
to say a proper goodbye?
But for some reason...
those who are most important to me...
always tend to leave without saying goodbye.
Mama Ji.
I beg you.
Can you at least... say a proper goodbye to him?
He's been calling me non-stop for the past half an hour.
If I pick up, he'll definitely ask me many questions.
I really don't want to hurt him any deeper by telling him the truth.
Do you know how happy he was to see you come back?
All you need to do is say goodbye to him.
If you really don't care about him at all
then why are you still wearing the brooch that he gave you?
Honey, it's final call now.
I'm sorry.
Can you please give this back to Jia Wei for me?
Mama Ji.
Mom.
Can you please give this back to Jia Wei for me?
Mama Ji!
Mom.
Mom...
The number you've dialed is being transferred to a voicemail box...
Ji Jia Wei.
What is actually going on?
Why did my mom leave so suddenly?
You just stood there and watched her leave, didn't you?
Mama Ji...
Something might have suddenly come up... so... she didn't have time to tell you.
Why have you got the brooch with you?
Why didn't she take it with her?
I don't know how I should tell you this.
What did she say to you?
You know what?
Now that she's left
I might not get to see her again.
What did she say to you?
Ji Jia Wei!
Calm down, okay?
What are you doing here?
Xiao Tong and I saw your mom leaving the hotel.
So I gave her a lift to the airport.
Xiao Tong already tried her best.
What more do you want from her?
It's okay.
Xiao Tong.
I'll be okay.
If Zhi Yu had not called me just then...
I probably would be still waiting for her in the park.
Ji Jia Wei.
Even though I saw her leaving me again
I still didn't know why she left.
I'm sorry.
I really don't know how I should explain it myself.
Was that why you said...
we'll eventually have to say goodbye
when she goes back to the States?
Did you know that something was wrong?
Did you know what it means to me to see my mom come back?
You should know how I feel about people not saying goodbye.
But if you knew she was going to leave
why didn't you call and tell me about it?
I don't know how well you know your mom.
But to be honest
since it's already been such a long time
she's probably no longer the same person that you think she is.
What are you trying to say?
Part of the reason why she came back...
was because...
of money.
I don't know how well you know your mom.
But to be honest
since it's already been such a long time
she's probably no longer the same person that you think she is.
What are you trying to say?
Part of the reason why she came back...
was because...
of money.
Because of money?
If all she wanted was money
as her son, of course I would give it to her.
I know you would give her money.
Yeah.
That's why I don't get it.
If I could give her what she wanted...
why did she still have to go?
Don't you mind at all?
How can you let her hurt you like this?
I think
what she wanted...
was something that I could give her.
She doesn't care about you at all.
So she would only hurt you even more if she would stayed.
Do you know how I feel at all?
I think I have the right to decide how I want to treat my mother.
You shouldn't have made the decision for me.
Xiao Tong.
Why are you sitting in the dark all by yourself?
What's wrong?
What happened?
Mom.
It's okay, I'm here.
Mom.
You're always here for me whenever I'm upset.
But when Ji Jia Wei is upset
what can he do?
Why didn't she take it with her?
What did she say to you?
You know what?
Now that she's left
I might not get to see her again.
What did she say to you?
Do you know how I feel at all?
I think I have the right to decide how I want to treat my mother.
You shouldn't have made the decision for me.
You shouldn't change yourself too much for love.
I don't think we can go any further than this.
I'm never going to let go of your hand.
Subtitles by DramaFever