[Divorce Lawyers]
Episode 25
Child, the sky is thundering.
If you forget my words and see the Zhou family...
- then let the lightning strike me. - Stop.
What was that about?
Miss Luo, this is Si Feng yelling at the top of her lungs
as she's faced with such compelling circumstances.
Yelling, understand?
- Hurry, do it again. - Then let the lightning strike me.
- Again. - Then let the lightning strike me.
- Yelling, again. - Then let the lightning strike me.
It looks like you won't be able to play this character.
Then which character do you think I'm suited for?
You can pull the curtains.
I've been to your drama class before.
I didn't think your performance was all that great at all.
Why you don't give me the money instead and I'll take you to the movies?
Ever since I got assigned to pull the curtains
my acting's improved so much that I've become the top of the class.
- Unbelievable, right? - Did you bribe your teacher?
Only you would do that.
So tell me about your relationship with Pan Xiao Gang.
Why isn't our teacher here yet?
- Here he comes. - Hello, everyone.
Today we're going to do a two-person topic improvisation.
Why don't you go first, Luo Li?
Me? But my partner's not here yet.
- This guy. - Him?
He looks absolutely fine to me.
- Come on. - Are you sure?
- Bring it on. - Come on.
Your topic will be 'the night before your wedding day'.
- Okay. - Me and her?
- Let's go. - Come on...
Chi.
Just relax, okay?
Try and delve into your character. At least you've been married before.
Go on, let's begin.
Honey, are you ready?
Make sure you arrive at my house at seven o'clock tomorrow morning.
Don't forget to prepare a huge red envelope.
This way, my bridesmaid will let you through the door quickly.
Say something.
Tell me what's going on between you and Pan Xiao Gang.
- Why are you asking me about him? - Why can't I ask?
Your teacher said our topic is 'the night before our wedding day', right?
As a man who's about to get married
why can't I ask my fiancee
about her relationship with another man?
He's absolutely right.
He's set up an excellent scenario.
Please carry on from here.
There's nothing wrong at all, keep going.
Since we're about to get married, you'd better tell me.
- What's going on between you two? - He's just a friend.
A friend? But I saw him picking you up in his car.
You two were laughing happily together. What's going on?
- Don't be so unreasonable. - I'm not being unreasonable.
We're getting married tomorrow.
So it's only right for me to know who that man is, right?
As I said, he's just a friend.
A friend? I've told you many times.
Don't mix work with relationships.
Pan Xiao Gang's my assistant.
If he gives you my company's information I can fire him on the spot.
As my fiancee, can't you even tell me the truth?
That's exactly why we shouldn't be talking about this.
Although we're a couple, we're also opponents.
That's the only way to win.
- See, you just admitted it. - Admitted what?
You admitted that Pan Xiao Gang gave you information.
When did I say that?
If you insist on talking about this then we might as well not get married.
If our marriage is going to begin with a lie, then it's doomed to be a tragedy.
We might as well not get married at all.
- Then let's get divorced. - Bring it on, I'm a divorce lawyer.
I can't wait.
Well done!
Great job...
See that, everyone?
The two of them have clearly expressed the art of listening, seeing, and feeling.
They've portrayed a young couple about to walk down the aisle
in such a perfect way.
It's the best performance that Miss Luo's ever given.
- Thank you. - See that?
They had clear character roles, a reasonable storyline
and carried out their performance exquisitely.
- Let's give them another round of applause. - Well done...
Come on.
I think Xiao Gang's quite a nice guy.
Is he younger than our daughter?
So what?
Don't be so old-fashioned.
It's very common nowadays.
I've already asked around.
He was adopted by his uncle.
His uncle doesn't have children of his own
but he's got a three-bedroom house.
I'm sure it'll be passed on to him in the future.
- When did you find this out? - I don't muck around like you do.
It wasn't that hard for me to find out.
It must be Li Li.
Coming.
- Who are you? - I'm from the TV station.
Hello, Uncle.
Is this Attorney Luo's home?
- Yes, it is. - Come on in...
- Please come in. - Have a seat.
- I've brought you a fruit basket. - You're so kind.
- Have a seat... - Okay.
Get her some water.
- Mom. - Hello, Attorney Luo.
Miss Chen, you're certainly very dedicated to your job.
You actually came to my home.
How did you know my address?
She said she was introduced by Master Wu.
- Which Master Wu? - Master Wu Wen Hui gave me your address.
Li Li, listen.
I reckon it's a really good show.
It's aimed at the general public
and telling everyone how to deal with family conflicts.
You must do it.
Sit down and listen to her.
I need to get a drink first.
Keep going, I'm listening.
Attorney Luo, we'd like you to come on our show.
It's about a young married couple who have always gotten along well.
But one night, the wife saw her mother-in-law kiss her son on the cheek
when she came in to check on him.
She was really upset and demanded a divorced.
So what would the court usually do with such a case?
Since you're an expert in this area, we'd like to ask...
I bet the wife still hasn't had any children, right?
She's not a mother, right?
See, I got it right away.
Until she actually becomes a mother
she'll never understand how a mother really feels.
I see.
What's the big deal about kissing her son?
Just because you're married doesn't mean you're the only one who can kiss him.
That's far too unreasonable.
What about those western movies?
When a son sees his mother, they hug each other.
They even kiss each other and keep saying 'I love you'.
So what's the big deal?
Why was she upset about it at all?
Mom...
That's not what she meant.
The wife's upset about her mother-in-law entering their room without their consent
and violating their privacy.
What privacy?
Just because they have money
they can afford a two or three bedroom place.
But what privacy did people have in the past?
Three generations had to live in the same house.
Luo Li's grandma used to live with us.
It was just a house with a curtain in the middle.
We only let down the curtain when we went to bed at night.
- That must have been hard. - Of course.
We couldn't exactly say they'd violated our privacy, could we?
If you didn't want her to come in, you could have just locked the door.
- Why get divorced? - That's true.
Just as you said
that was then and this is now.
What's the difference?
I think Auntie's got a great perspective.
It's so different from those of our other guests.
Auntie, please keep going.
I mean...
All I'm trying to say
is to tell young people nowadays
to still care about their mothers even after they've gotten married.
I really can't stand those matchmaking shows on TV.
Even before they got together
they'd make it clear that they wouldn't be living with his parents in the future.
Why?
What's wrong with living together?
Just because they don't want to live together
doesn't mean they don't respect them.
Living apart might be better for keeping a good relationship.
Then what about the parents?
Aren't you obliged to look after your parents?
There are some serious problems with your perspective.
- Let me take a call first. - Listen.
I've done so many things...
Hello, Miss Miao.
- Let me tell you. - Take your time, Auntie.
Before we got married, Luo Li's grandma
who was then my husband's mom
she had a habit of washing her son's underpants for him.
So if I were the wife in your story
I would have divorced her dad a hundred times already.
Miss Miao.
Can we talk about this at my office tomorrow?
No, I must see you right now.
If I can't see you, I won't be able to get to sleep.
I'll even have nightmares.
Why don't I go over to your place?
No, you don't have to come all the way to my place.
Why don't I go to your place now?
Okay, hurry. I'll wait for you.
Dong Da Hai, you creep.
[IOU]
If you ask me what marriage is
I'd say it's about accepting and tolerating one another.
- Don't you think so? - Yes.
Excuse me for interrupting.
Miss Chen, I really can't help you with your show.
You'll have to find someone else.
I have to go out now so would you like to go with me?
I think Auntie and I are...
You can go along.
- But it's getting late for my mom. - No, I'm not tired.
Miss Chen, have a seat...
Auntie, I'm so impressed with your perspective.
So I want to take this down and report to my boss.
- I really don't know what to say. - Please, keep going.
I'm only speaking from experience...
Even if they take these to the court they might not be accepted.
But they do have the right to sue you.
- They're so bad. - Yes, they are.
Both Dong Da Hai and Chi Hai Dong.
- So is Luo Mei Yuan, she's the worst. - Yeah.
She didn't even want to apologize for ruining my family.
Someone like her would have been condemned in the past.
Yes, what you said is true.
Miss Miao, I must make something clear to you.
The court can approve or disapprove your divorce
but it can't force Dong Da Hai to love you.
Similarly, the court can request Luo Mei Yuan to apologize to you
but it can't force her to do so.
I hope you can understand this.
No, I don't.
I really can't accept this.
Sure, I can understand.
Can you stop going out at night all the time?
First, it's not safe.
Second, it's not good for you.
What if you get married later?
Will you still have the same lifestyle?
The fried eggs are very nice today.
- Hello? - Hello, Attorney Luo.
I'm Chen Shu Ying from the TV station.
Is Auntie there?
Auntie? Whose auntie?
I mean your mom, Auntie Li Chuen Hua.
One moment, please.
Mom, it's for you.
- For me? Who is it? - Miss Chen from the TV station.
Hello, Miss Chen.
Hello.
My boss is really interested in your perspective.
We'd like to invite you to come for a recording at two o'clock.
- Do you have time? - Sure.
So two o'clock today, right?
Okay, I'll give you a call when I get there.
Auntie, remember to wear bright colors.
Try to avoid clothes that are checkered or white.
Okay, got it.
I can bring over all my clothes for you to choose.
I'll wear whatever you think is appropriate.
- See you this afternoon, Auntie. - Okay...
That's it for now, bye.
- Why are you looking at me like that? - I'm very impressed, Mom.
Now you should understand what I sacrificed
for you and your dad when I was younger.
Yeah, it's all our fault.
If I had stayed in Beijing, the capital of China
I would have become a huge star.
Yeah, you would have rocked the world.
Mom, make sure you don't forget me and Dad after you become famous.
- Don't you leave us. - Am I that kind of a person?
Good.
Li Li.
Do you think I need to get myself an assistant?
Of course.
- Every star has an assistant. - Definitely.
The point is when I go for recordings who'll look after my clothes and handbag?
That's a valid point.
- But I don't want to spend money on one. - Then find a free one.
- Li Li, you go. - I...
Mom, I don't do things for free.
- You're so mean. - Don't worry, I'll find someone for you.
Who?
Here comes your assistant.
Here he is.
Dad.
- I want to talk to you about something. - Go on.
We've decide to give you an honorable but difficult mission.
How honorable and difficult can it be?
- But you won't get paid. - Who cares?
Mom, handbag.
Dad, take this.
From now on, you'll be in charge of her handbag.
So she wants me to go to the market with her?
We're going for a TV show recording.
- Who? - Me.
- My mom. - She's going to be on TV?
Yeah. Take good care of your boss.
She's going to be famous.
I'm going to work.
Are you serious?
What are you doing?
What show?
You wouldn't understand even if I told you.
Quickly, finish your breakfast.
You'll have to go out with me this afternoon.
I can't imagine what you'd be like if you really became famous.
Darling.
Come here, darling.
- What? - What did I just tell you?
You're supposed to be my assistant.
This should be your job.
- I forgot. - Take this.
Listen.
Just because you don't say anything doesn't mean it's over.
I really can't stand you.
I'm packing my bags right now.
- Remember what you said. - So what?
Why did you leave the door open?
You got back just in time.
Quickly. Go and book me a ticket.
A plane ticket or a train ticket.
I can't stay here for one day longer.
Don't go.
We might as well just get divorced in Beijing.
Fine with me. Look at her.
Hang on.
I thought you went to the recording together.
Wasn't it about marriage counseling?
Did you guys catch the divorce disease or something?
You don't know how ridiculous your mom can be.
- No, you are... - You are...
Be quiet, tell me what happened.
- She said your grandma... - What?
- I mean her grandma. - My grandma.
What about her?
She told everyone that your grandma used to wash my underpants for me.
What's so funny about that?
Then tell me if it's true that your mom used to do that for you.
It's true, but you shouldn't tell the world about it.
Tell her what privacy means.
Oh my god, you call that privacy?
What's so private about your mom washing your underpants?
- Do you know what privacy means? - Mom.
Why did you talk about that on TV?
Dad, but what Mom said was true.
Li Li, after I told that story, the couple decided not to get divorced.
So what I did was right.
- I did them a favor. - You sure did.
But now it's your turn to get divorced.
Okay, then let's go to your office tomorrow and you can settle it for us.
- Who's going to pay? - We'll share it.
I'm not paying.
You know what?
Once the show goes on the air
the whole country will know that my mom washed my underpants for me.
I'll be totally humiliated.
It's me that the whole country will be focusing on.
Who'd want to look at you?
- Come on. - Dad, nobody knows you.
But she called all her friends
and asked them to watch the show.
Those are people that we know.
- You'll be humiliated. - Of course.
Nobody cares about you.
I had every right to call my friends.
I want everyone to see that I haven't changed at all.
I haven't aged at all, but what about you?
Dad, you do look a bit tired lately.
- I think he's really mad. - Just ignore him.
I know him better than anyone else does.
He's just going to hang around outside and will be back in no time.
I also know you better than anyone does.
You'll be calling him in no time.
Hello, darling, where are you?
I'm all alone at home and I'm really scared.
I definitely won't call him this time.
Let's see how long he'll last out there.
Uncle, that's is not how you use it.
You should be swinging your legs like this.
I wouldn't have ended up like this if I hadn't been using it.
- What's wrong with you? - I hurt my back.
Here, let me help you.
Take your time. Put one foot down first.
Slowly.
If it weren't for you, I'd probably still be hanging there.
I must be getting too old.
When I was young, I could jump around on the stage all day.
I know you used to be an actor.
- How did you know? - I'm Luo Li's neighbor.
Auntie told me before.
I must admit that I'm getting old.
- It was so easy for me before. - I know.
- Dad, what happened? - Luo Li, quick.
He hurt his back.
I'd never been on it before so I just pulled a muscle.
- What happened to you? - Sit down first.
- Okay. - Slowly.
- Where did you take my dad? - Go inside.
He was using the exercising equipment down there.
- Are you okay? - Auntie, perhaps he should see a doctor.
- No... - No, that's okay.
- All right, thank you. - Okay.
- I better go. - Thanks.
Uncle, I'm going.
You should thank him for bringing me home.
I did.
- Thank you... - Bye, Uncle.
- Where does it hurt? - Here, it's not that serious.
- Get my muscle cream. - Where?
It's in my bag.
Darling.
That was Chi Hai Dong.
The divorced man who's after our daughter.
Stay away from him. He's no good.
- But he seems okay... - No, he's not.
Shut up.
Mom, it's not in your bag.
Forget it. It'll teach him a lesson.
Lie down.
[Public Health Production House]
Wait for me.
Madam Li.
Hello.
I can't believe you still managed to recognize me.
Of course.
I still recognized you with your sunglasses on.
I've been waiting here for you.
I admire you so much.
Everything you said on your show was so true.
Madam Li.
I've actually come to talk to you about my own situation.
Well...
I do have quite a full schedule.
I need to go for a recording now.
Why don't I give you my number?
We can talk on the phone when I have time.
That's great, thank you.
Give her my number.
- My phone? - Auntie, you're so beautiful.
Our ratings skyrocketed through the roof as soon as you came on our show.
Really?
- Was that 7622? - Yeah, 7622.
Madam Li, thank you.
Dad, are you going out?
I'm going for a walk.
- Did you guys have a fight again? - She has a guest.
Miss Miao.
I heard your story.
It's certainly very frustrating.
But please excuse me for having to say this to you.
You really shouldn't have taken the matter to court.
It wasn't me.
It's that woman who's suing me for defamation.
I'm just suing them back.
But once I did that, they wanted to settle.
- Then just settle. - No way.
If I agree to settle, it's like admitting that it's my fault.
- I can't do that. - Did your lawyer say that to you?
All these lawyers ever want to do is to make things worse.
What would your lawyer earn if you decided not to sue them?
He'll earn nothing.
It's not like that.
My lawyer's really nice.
Miss Miao?
Attorney Luo?
What are you doing in my place?
- I... - You should have made an appointment.
No, she made an appointment with me.
With you?
She's my divorce lawyer.
So you're...
She's my mom.
That's great. I'm so lucky.
I've got all the talent on my side.
Thank you.
- She's here to talk business with me. - You two? Business?
Let me explain.
After watching Madam Li on the TV show
I really admired her.
So I made an appointment with her to talk about my marriage problems.
Keep going.
Is it okay for me to sit here?
- Sure. - No.
- I'll just listen. - Then keep your mouth shut.
Madam Li, the advice you gave me is really good.
Can you tell me what I should do next?
- We were talking about settlement, right? - Yes.
You can agree to settle with them.
But give them some conditions.
You can ask Dong Da Hai to explain why he wants to get divorced
in front of all your friends and family.
What kind of a weird trick is that?
It's a good trick.
Once, someone from your dad's company wanted to get divorced.
But he changed his mind
after he was criticized by everyone at the meeting.
People don't hold condemnation meetings anymore.
No, it's simply an educational meeting.
Mom, I must tell you something. Please stop interfering with my work.
Do you know how embarrassing it is for my clients?
You're interfering with my work right now.
Please shut your mouth and go inside.
You can even ask that woman to come
and teach her a lesson.
Why must she steal someone else's husband at such a young age?
Why?
Madam Li.
Your advice is so useful.
Once you said that
I understood right away.
Actually, I'm not asking for much.
I just want Dong Da Hai to give me an explanation
and tell me why he wants to get divorced.
What should I say to my family?
I can't just let him divorce me for no reason, right?
How am I supposed to tell my daughter why her parents got divorced?
I just want Dong Da Hai to explain to me in front of everyone
and tell me why he wants to divorce me.
That's right, since we got married formally
we should get divorced just as formally.
Exactly. Just as formally.
I must make my divorce as formal and clear-cut as possible.
I can't just let myself get divorced without anyone knowing.
No way.
Miss Miao, I know how difficult it is for you to accept this.
Madam Li, you know me so well.
Thank you so much.
- Goodbye, Miss Miao. - Thank you, Madam Li.
- Okay, bye. - Bye.
Does it hurt?
Or does anger hurt even more?
- No, it doesn't hurt. - It doesn't?
I know you're highly educated
and know the marriage law very well.
I know I can't compare to you.
But when it comes to life experience
and relationship problems
I guess I'm probably a doctorate
while you're still an elementary school student.
Let me tell you something.
Stop reading for just a moment.
Did you really think I'd let her hold a condemnation meeting?
Won't you?
I just want Dong Da Hai to admit in front of everyone, how well
his wife has treated him over the past 20 years.
Divorce is all about cutting off your social bonds.
If he's able to say the word 'divorce' in front of all of their family and friends
then it definitely means they can never get back together.
But if he can't say the word
then a miracle might happen.
You're so naive.
This is not a romance novel.
It's reality.
What's the point of forcing two unhappy people together?
We're not forcing them.
But we shouldn't let them get divorced so easily either.
I'm just trying my best to give them one last chance.
Fine, then let's have a bet.
On one condition.
You must cooperate with me.
- Then I'll have to charge you for it. - I've got too many ideas.
You might end up paying me instead.
We'll see about that.
Hurry up, I'm busy.
- Wrong place. - Yeah.
Chi, over here.
- Why are you in there? - I'm helping them rehearse. Wait.
What do you think of the decorations?
- It's very festive. - Not just that.
It also has a classical Chinese atmosphere.
Once the music starts...
Sadly, you're not the one.
Then the whole room will light up.
It's different from what we expected.
We even dressed in black for this.
Like a funeral, right?
Don't worry, I'll fix it for you. Wait.
Hai Dong.
This doesn't look right to me.
It's more like a wedding than a divorce.
It's like a Chinese opera.
It might be a trap.
There must be a trap somewhere on that stage.
Relax, you've been married for 20 years.
They just don't want it to be an ugly divorce.
Who's ugly?
But it really looks more like a wedding.
Hang on.
All of our family and friends are here.
No, this is a condemnation meeting.
- I'm out of here. - Dong.
Even if it is, you must stay for it.
Listen, if she requests to freeze your bank accounts you'll be dead meat.
Once you get through today, then you can be a creep again.
- Then I'll do it. - Good.
- Will it be over in an hour? - How would I know?
Chi.
- Done. - Much better.
- Will there be food? - The buffet's next door.
- Hear that? - Then let's start eating.
Your stylist's been waiting for you for a long time.
Go with him to get changed and made up. I'll run through the speech with the MC.
Good job.
Did she say 'made up'?
Yeah, she did.
Listen, I can't do this.
I've never hosted a divorce ceremony before.
Relax, there's a first time for everything.
Just do as you normally would for a wedding.
- Just try to move the audience. - Move the audience?
What if they beat me up?
Relax, we all get beaten up every now and then.
Just do me a favor.
Entering the hall now is our couple for tonight.
Please welcome Mr. Dong Da Hai and Miss Jin Xiu.
Today, we...
- We're gathered here... - Be joyous.
Today, we're gathered here
to say farewell a marriage...
[Miao Jin Xiu, Dong Da Hai Divorce Ceremony]
to say farewell to a marriage that lasted for 25 years.
Today, on behalf of Mr. Dong Da Hai and Miss Miao Jin Xiu
I'd like to thank all of the guests for being here.
Thank you, everyone.
He's not bad.
They've also asked me to especially thank the two divorce lawyers
who've contributed their efforts to make the divorce process
as painless as possible.
Luo Li and Chi Hai Dong.
Chi, let's say hi to everyone.
Come on.
- You're so cruel. - No, we're not.
I mean, we're lawyers.
Please call us if you ever need us.
He's Chi Hai Dong, he's really famous.
Chi, this is so frustrating.
Why do people always condemn such a respectable occupation?
You're still very new to this industry.
It's best for us to keep a low profile in these kind of situations.
How are we supposed to get famous if we keep a low profile?
If you want to be famous, be an actress.
I'm actually quite photogenic.
A lot of people have said I've got the face of a superstar.
Some people have said, if you love her, then love deeply.
If you no longer love her, at least don't hurt her.
Divorce is not such a bad thing, right?
These two people met, fell in love, got married
and spent 25 happy years together.
Today, they've become honest with one another and decided to get divorced.
They must say goodbye and wish each other well.
We should certainly be happy for them.
Divorce and marriage are different.
I reckon marriage is between two families
whereas divorce only happens within one family.
Now let's begin with the first part of our ceremony.
I'd like to ask both parties to take us through the journey of their divorce.
Mr. Dong Da Hai, please share your speech.
I didn't prepare a speech.
I really didn't expect to see so many friends and family here today.
Far too many.
So I thought I'd give the folks who don't normally get to see each other
a chance to gather here
for a chat and to catch up.
There's also a buffet next door.
Please enjoy.
Anyway, I thought I'd also invite you all to come here today
to witness the ending of my relationship with Miss Miao Jin Xiu.
We'll be going our separate ways after today.
But since we used to be family
I hope we can still be family even after today.
Very well said.
After hearing our groom...
Our ex-groom's certainly made a great speech.
What a sincere speech.
Full of love and sincerity.
As our ex-groom has said
he hopes that they can still be family for ever and ever.
Now let's invite our...
ex-bride...
to make her speech.
Miss Miao Jin Xiu, please.
Well, when we got married
our wedding wasn't as grand as this.
To all the friends and family who have come here today...
long time no see.
Actually...
right now
I feel...
I mean, I think it's especially...
Let's thank Miss Miao for her speech.
Thank you...
Thank you, Miss Miao.
As we all know, love can be quite indescribable at times.
- He's not bad. - Now let's ask both parties to be seated.
Be seated...
We've prepared a video for them as well as for all of our guests.
Please pay attention to the screen.
Our video's called 'To the Marriage That's About to End'.
What video?
I forgot to tell you.
I stayed up all night editing this video.
Why did you go to so much trouble?
Don't worry, it's for free.
- Is it long? - No, a short movie.
The year we got married.
Dong Da Hai said
'Jin Xiu, will you marry me?'
'I'll love you forever.'
'I'll look after you always.'
Despite my parents' objection, I insisted on marrying him.
This was our bedroom. A tiny room in the basement.
Mom and Dad.
Today, I'd like to say something to you.
I'm sorry.
I didn't listen to you.
I was wrong.
This was when we held a belated wedding banquet.
During the ceremony, Dong Da Ha told my parents
'Mom and Dad, I'll look after Jin Xiu for the rest of her life.'
'You won't need to worry about her at all.'
This is our daughter.
Dong Miao Miao.
When I was pregnant with her...
we were both so happy.
Dong Da Hai said...
'My surname's Dong and yours is Miao.'
'So let's call our daughter Dong Miao Miao.'
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