[Divorce Lawyers]
Episode 35
You're going to use a recorder?
That's not a good idea, it's too sensitive. He'll be weary.
Do you think I'm stupid? It's not like I'm going to put it on the table.
I thought that it was impossible for me to ever love him again.
It's also impossible that I'd live with him again.
I'm 35. He's 23 years older than me.
Nearly 58. 58 means he's nearly 60, which means he's basically an old man.
I admit that it was a mistake to make him wait for me.
But I didn't mean it.
When I told him that my company was going to be listed, he just agreed.
Then I wondered
what would have happened if he hadn't agreed.
If he had said no
it's very likely that I would have divorced him. If he had said no
it's very likely that I would have divorced him.
But he said yes.
I didn't expect him to wait for me.
He just kept waiting and waiting.
After waiting for so many years...
I thought he wouldn't have kept waiting.
Before he met me, he had a lot of women.
He's been married and divorced.
When I got married to him
his ex-wife even cursed me.
She said I'm not his first and wouldn't be his last either.
So I thought he'd find another woman very soon.
I really didn't expect it.
I didn't expect him to be so faithful to me.
He didn't have any other women.
Once I saw how wrinkled his clothes were
I knew there wasn't another woman.
Attorney Chi.
I hope this will stay between us.
Definitely.
That's the most basic principle of being a lawyer.
We did sign a confidentiality agreement.
I trust you.
So what else do you want to know?
Since I'm not a literature person, can you tell me
which books your husband wrote?
There's only one that's been popular, 'Most Beloved'.
As for the others, not a lot of people would have heard of them.
I've got another appointment at noon.
Okay.
Thank you.
Okay, that's about it.
I'll have to leave you for now.
I'll have a few words with Master Chi before I go.
You go and get the recorder while I go and chat with him.
Why me?
Just go, hurry.
Attorney Chi, I'm done.
I see you have your own assistant now.
Haven't you found another assistant yet?
Perhaps I can recommend a pretty student from the law school.
It won't cost you anything.
No, thanks. I'm fine.
- What are you doing in here? - Attorney Pan's talking to Attorney Feng.
So I thought I'd have a rest in here.
- Is that okay? - Sure, have a seat.
Thank you.
[To: Pan Xiao Gang]
[Done]
Master Chi, I have to go now.
- Let's have dinner some time. - I'll see you out.
It's okay, I know my way around here.
Okay.
Don't ever ask me to do something like that again.
It's just a basic skill of being a lawyer.
Remember this.
- Hello. - Hello.
I'd like to look up a book written by a particular author.
- Which author? - Hong Tao.
Hong Tao? How do you spell it?
H-O-N-G T-A-O.
- Hello? - Chi, where are you?
- I'm out. - Have you talked to Cao Qian Kuen lately?
Sorry, sir. I can't find it.
Hang on. Then can you look up a book called 'Most Beloved'?
Do you know when it was published?
- A few years ago. - I'm afraid we don't have it.
Most of our books are either new releases
or popular bestsellers. We don't have what you're looking for.
Then can you help me look for it?
I can look up an old books website for you.
Thank you.
Hello, I didn't hear what you said.
But I heard what you said.
I've got that book at home.
You've got it?
Then let's go to your place now.
But I'm still working.
Can you tell me why you need it?
It's very important. Let's go home now.
You can make whatever request you want, okay?
Excuse me, I just found the book. Thank you.
Okay, goodbye.
Whatever request I want?
Is that book worth so much?
Something must be wrong.
[Hong Tao]
[Hong Tao's works]
[Images of Hong Tao]
Hong Tao... wife, Tian Xiang Mei?
Xiang Mei Publications.
Darling?
I think I've got more.
Look.
- I've found two more. - Put them here.
What's this?
- Show me. - Look.
It's a credit card receipt.
- Did you use the credit card? - No.
Why would I use the credit card when I have so much cash?
It wasn't me, I don't even know the PIN.
368 yuan?
That much?
- What did you buy? - When did I use the credit card?
This is not the total yet.
Do you know how much we've spent for our vacation?
- How much? - More than 8,300 yuan.
That doesn't include the train tickets that our daughter bought us.
How did we spend so much?
It's too expensive.
We didn't even stay in a grand hotel or have any luxurious meals.
How did we spend so much?
- Let's not do something like that again. - Darling, but did you have fun?
Even if I did have fun looking at the statement now isn't so much fun.
So long as we had fun.
Darling.
- I want to ask you something. - Go on.
I want to call our daughter.
You shouldn't.
We already said we wouldn't interfere in her relationships again.
- Remember? - Did we say that?
Think about it...
Stop pretending.
I know I did, but I'm not interfering.
I just miss my daughter.
What a lame excuse.
- Keep it short. - I will.
- Where's your 'Most Beloved'? - Isn't that you?
What a different tone.
Can you give your 'Most Beloved' to your most beloved?
Okay, thank you, my most beloved.
Why do you suddenly need this book?
You're not thinking about becoming an author, are you?
I've become very interested in literature lately.
There are so many things to be learned.
So I've decided to make an effort to improve my literary knowledge.
- So you like Hong Tao's books? - Yeah.
- Do you also know Tian Xiang Mei? - Who?
- Director of Xiang Mei Publications. - Really?
Stop pretending.
It's just a book.
Did you have to do so much research?
You're exactly like your mom.
- Are they getting divorced? - Why are you so happy about it?
Okay, if they get divorced
then what about their 500 million yuan in assets?
As a professional lawyer, why would I disclose my client's information?
- Then I'll go on Weibo. - Hang on, unless you're my assistant.
How much will you pay me?
- Take it first. - Stay where you are.
Hi, Mom.
Li Li, listen.
Dad and I have arrived home safely.
That's good.
So how are you two getting along now?
I kept thinking about you and Chi Hai Dong.
Listen, I think he's actually quite a nice man.
Your dad also really likes him...
Mom, I'm in the middle of a very important deal now.
I'll call you back later.
Bye.
How much?
Why should we talk about money between us?
It'll depend on your performance, young lady.
Yes, Uncle.
I told you not to call her.
If you keep calling her and bothering her like this
you'll put too much pressure on them.
What pressure?
Sometimes pressure can be a force to get things moving.
We can't let them drag on for too long.
But you shouldn't rush things either, right?
No. I'm not.
You can't be so passive all the time.
You must make yourself stand out.
If other people keep advertising themselves
then they'll get all the business
while we get nothing.
Let's not talk about this.
You give up?
Look at you.
You hated him so much before
but you changed your mind completely after you came back from vacation.
I suddenly feel he's actually quite a great guy.
Yeah, whatever.
It takes time to get to know a person.
You always have your excuses.
- Keep calculating. - Back to zero.
Let's get this over and done with quickly.
Why did you call yourself 'Remember The Color of My Dress?'
It's an excerpt from a classical book from the Tang dynasty.
You should read more books.
I still think it's a really funny name.
[Master Hong, I'm one of your loyal fans...]
Do you know each other?
We're only acquaintances.
- When did you meet? - It's the internet age.
I've been on his Weibo page and shared his posts.
That makes us acquaintances.
Are you sure this is a good idea?
Of course.
We must get to know our enemy first.
[New Message]
Master Hong, I'm one of your loyal fans.
When I was still a student
I'd already read your 'Most Beloved'.
Recently, I've been having some serious emotional problems.
Can I talk to you about it?
I hope you can give me some advice.
Thank you, Miss.
I'd be happy to listen.
- He seems quite sincere. - He's just got too much time.
This is so painful.
I've been in love with him for so many years
and even thought we'd spend the rest of our lives together.
- Stop reading and get me some water. - Okay.
Has he replied yet?
No, he needs time to think, okay?
What did he say?
Being in love doesn't necessarily mean spending the rest of your life with him.
You should give him what he really needs instead.
If you fall in love with a bird
why keep it in a cage when it really wants to fly?
If you fall in love with an eagle
why cut off its wings when it really wants to be in the sky?
If you love him, you should give him the life that he wants
and give him your blessing.
I think it sounds more like your philosophy.
Hui must have said the same thing before.
- Is the divorce agreement ready? - Yeah.
Then let's go.
The two of us?
Why would you want to come with me?
What are you going to say to him if you go alone?
Hello, Master Hong.
I'm your wife's divorce lawyer.
Your wife wants a divorce.
Then he'll definitely say
'Get the hell out of my sight.'
Master Hong, do you think we can talk face-to-face?
Tell me where you are and I'll come over to see you.
Okay.
I'm talking to my friend at Jia Hua Hotel right now.
If you're not too far from the hotel
perhaps you can come see me.
Here's my WeChat ID.
It's hongtao666.
He's at Jia Hua Hotel.
Once we get there, I'll start talking to him and you can just walk in.
Then we can catch him off guard.
Are you sure it's okay to do that?
After all, he is a renowned author.
What's wrong with doing that?
You'll understand why after you read this book.
Hong Tao's just an arrogant, mean man.
With the exception of the two main characters
all of his characters are portrayed terribly.
His main character is Jiang Tao, which is actually just him.
A university lecturer who thinks every girl in the world loves him.
So what troubles him every day
is to have to think about how to reject all these attractive women.
His most beloved, Xiao Mei, is actually his friend's daughter.
She even abandoned her parents in order to be with him.
That's why he called his book 'Most Beloved'.
- He obviously loves himself. - Yeah, exactly.
Okay, let's go.
Wait, we haven't talked about the most important part yet.
- What? - How are we splitting it?
How about 40/60?
- Okay. - I'll take 60 percent.
No way.
- Let me go on Weibo. - Fine.
Let's be a bit more fair, how about 50 percent?
Deal.
Let me put on something that Master Hong likes.
How do you know what he likes?
Are you here yet?
Master Hong Tao.
- Who are you? - I'm 'Remember the Color of My Dress.'
I'm your fan.
Have a seat.
You look different from your ID picture.
I thought you were a bit more retro.
I am, my style of dress is very retro.
- What would you like to drink? - Tea with milk, please.
- How about pearl milk tea? - Sure.
Two pearl milk teas.
Attorney Chi.
I hope this will stay between us.
Definitely.
That's the most basic principle of being a lawyer.
We did sign a confidentiality agreement.
I trust you.
Love can't be forced.
But I've already sacrificed so much.
But it takes two to be in love.
No matter how much you sacrifice
it's up to him to decide whether he wants to accept you.
Love can't be forced.
Just because you've sacrificed for love doesn't mean that he must love you.
You mean
I should choose to let go?
After all the years that I've been waiting for him
I should give up just because he doesn't love me?
This is for your own good.
If he doesn't love you anymore
and you force him to be with you
then it'll be painful for both of you.
Love is not about torturing each other.
You should try to bring happiness to the person that you love
instead of causing him pain.
If you force him to be with you
is that love?
It's selfishness.
Smart girl, you got it right away.
Master Hong.
It's usually easier said than done.
After all, you're not the one who's going through this.
If you've loved someone for many years
and she suddenly decided to leave you
- can you accept that? - Of course.
Would you be able to handle the situation just as calmly?
Of course I could.
I would thank her and give her my blessing.
To me, since we were once in love
we should be grateful for the love that we once had.
If you ever fall out of love one day
you should never hate each other just because there's no love anymore.
Master Hong, that's so wise of you.
- Love is... - Are you Master Hong Tao?
- Yes, I am. - Hello, I'm Chi Hai Dong.
Hello, I'm Master Hong's fan.
My name is 'Remember the Color of My Dress'.
Very nice.
So are you a fan as well?
I've been reading 'Most Beloved' lately.
- This one? - That's it.
It's been quite a few years.
Tell me what you think.
There's just one word to describe it.
Coincidence.
What a coincidence.
When I was sitting over there, I saw you right away.
We actually aren't strangers at all.
I'm Ms. Tian Xiang Mei's lawyer.
- Who? - I'm your wife's lawyer.
She's given me full authority to talk to you about your divorce.
What a coincidence.
Here's my card.
Why didn't she tell me herself?
Master Hong, she was worried that you'd hate her.
That's impossible.
Master Hong's not like that.
He just told me
that even if two people no longer love one another
they still shouldn't hate each other.
After they break up, they should give their blessing to each other.
You should try to bring happiness
to the person that you love instead of causing him pain.
Isn't that right, Master Hong?
Sure, of course.
That's exactly what Ms. Tian thinks, too.
During our conversation
she kept saying how much she respects you.
She also told me she's never regretted falling in love with you.
In order to thank you for your love for her...
in the divorce agreement
she's put in an extra item.
She's willing to pay you one million yuan each year
in a lump sum payment, for 50 years.
50 million yuan?
Master Hong, that's so generous of your wife.
I don't want her money.
Master Hong.
Perhaps you can sign it and keep it as a trust fund.
If you sign this agreement
then the money's yours.
If Ms. Tian ever needs money in the future
you can use this 50 million to help her.
As a professional lawyer
I think I should remind you
that if you don't sign this divorce agreement now
since Ms. Tian's a businesswoman
her assets are very likely to change.
If anything happens to her business in the future
and she loses all her money
then you'll get nothing, too, right?
That's right.
Master Hong, I've also heard
that some rich people actually get divorced to transfer their assets.
Like when their daughters get married
their dowry is actually an excuse to protect their own assets.
That's because their lawyers told them
that if they go bankrupt
their debtors can't chase their divorced partners or married children for money.
How come you seem to know so much?
My ex-boyfriend's a lawyer.
- Just like you. - What a coincidence.
Is Xiao Mei in some kind of trouble?
She didn't tell me a lot.
She only told me two things that she wanted.
First
she hopes that you can find your true most beloved person.
Second, she said that even after you two are divorced
she hopes you can still be the best of friends.
Excuse me.
What a coincidence.
Hello?
Yes, Ms. Tian.
Sure.
I couldn't contact him before but I actually bumped into Master Hong today.
Certainly, I've already told him what you think.
Yes, we're having quite a good talk.
Okay...
You want to talk to him?
Master Hong.
It's your wife.
It's about the divorce, right?
Sorry, Ms. Tian, please give me a moment.
I'll call you back, okay?
Is there anything that you want changed?
Master Hong.
After having met you today
I think you're very similar to the main character in your book.
I respect you very much.
I'd better leave you two to it.
Master Hong.
Once you say farewell to your old life
you can begin your new life.
I actually envy your current situation very much.
Master Hong.
Are you okay?
See that?
It's only by respecting her choice
that you will receive respect in return.
Why must two people who don't love one another anymore
force themselves to be together
and torture each other?
Don't be so upset.
Just cry if you feel like crying.
Master Hong, you still have a lot of fans who love you.
You should look after yourself.
It's the only way to be responsible to them and to yourself, right?
- I'll get the check. - No, it's my treat.
But you're still a student.
Master Hong, I'm actually a lawyer as well.
Are you Hong Tao?
Are you Tian Xiang Mei?
Did you two agree to get divorced?
- Was it a joint decision? - Yes.
One moment, please.
[Divorce Certificate]
The two of you are now officially divorced.
- Thank you. - Goodbye.
- How much did you pay him? - How much do you think he's worth?
As much as you're willing to pay.
If it weren't for him, I'd probably still be clinging to you
- and following you around. - Really?
But not anymore.
Why not?
I'm going to write a new book
and be responsible to my fans as well as to myself.
Thank you.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
- Please thank your girlfriend for me. - My girlfriend?
Remember?
Remember the Color of My Dress.
- Please thank her for me. - Did you say she's my girlfriend?
What else did she tell you?
You should just get married if you feel like it.
Don't wait any longer.
You'll understand once you get to my age.
You really shouldn't wait for some things.
- I wish you two happiness. - Okay.
Why are you telling me to get married when you just got divorced?
Where are you going?
- I'm going home. - I'll give you a lift.
- I'll just take a cab. - I want to ask you something.
Okay.
How did you convince him?
It wasn't that hard at all.
He actually got it right away.
He's quite an understanding person.
- Impossible. - Why?
- Because I lied to you. - About what?
I already tried to get divorced two years ago
but he rejected me.
He said he'd never agree to it
because he didn't want those who'd envied him for marrying me to laugh at him.
Perhaps he's spent the last two years thinking it through.
That's very unlikely.
I also lied to you about something else.
- What's that? - I've talked to other lawyers before.
They were also quite famous.
But they weren't even able to meet him.
As soon as he heard that they were lawyers representing me
he'd hang up right away.
When one of the lawyers went to his house
he kicked him out without having to open his door.
So how did you do it?
It really wasn't any special trick.
Having been a lawyer for so long, sometimes what we need is a bit of luck.
People always say that our thinking can change our destiny.
But if you think about it
perhaps it's destiny that determines our thoughts.
Look at what happened to you two.
Perhaps on the day that you married
you were already destined to get divorced.
I guess my experience has given me quite accurate judgment.
So I just take it easy.
I'd like to employ you as my company's full-time legal consultant.
What's your offer?
Money isn't everything.
Director Tian, see that coffee shop?
Why don't we talk over a coffee?
So what did you tell Master Hong?
Nothing.
Nothing? He said you told him that you're my girlfriend.
Did he say that?
- He took a guess. - You must have said something.
Why would he have guessed that if you hadn't said anything?
Don't think too much of it.
I didn't have a choice.
I didn't want to lie to an old man.
I told him we knew each other.
But it was out of goodwill.
Honesty's very important.
For someone who's almost 60 years old
not only is he wasting his time, but also his life.
I also told him a lot of Nobel prizewinners only got their awards at 60 or 70.
An author will only grow through life experiences.
Pain can be a disaster for most people.
But it can make an author wealthier.
If he can turn pain into wealth, then he will create great work.
I even told him my feelings after I read his books.
I'm sure he didn't understand women at all when he wrote 'Most Beloved'.
He portrayed every woman as being deeply in love with him
and unable to live without him.
But women aren't like that at all.
Sometimes women are simply curious
or they're after a bit of vanity.
But more often, it's because they're bored.
It's like when they see a cat or dog on the street.
Even if they pet them
that doesn't mean they want to take them home.
I get it, so that's what women are like.
That's what women are like before they meet their true love.
- What happens after that? - They nag you and nag you...
What a coincidence, I'm also a Virgo.
- Let's go. - Where?
I'll take you somewhere for a surprise.
- I'm sorry, is it serious? - What's the matter with you?
How could you run into my car like that?
Sorry, hang on. Let me make a call.
[Chi Hai Dong]
Hai Dong, where are you now?
I just ran into someone's car.
Which insurance company are we using?
- Safety Car Insurance. - So what should I do now?
Just call their customer service number.
But what do I say to them?
Can you come over and settle it for me?
But I'm busy right now, just call 95511.
I've got to go.
Hello? Hello?
- So what happens now? - Give me a minute.
Let me make another call.
It won't take long.
I'm sorry.
Safety Car Insurance, how may I help you?
Hello, I just ran into someone's car.
- Please give me your registration number. - It's AC8865.
One moment, please.
What should I do now?
- Was the accident your fault? - Yes, it was my fault.
You can actually make your claim through WeChat.
Don't you need to send someone over?
No, that's not necessary.
Okay, then tell me what to do.
Okay...
Hello.
When will my car be ready?
It'll be ready soon.
- Hurry up, I've been waiting for ages. - Okay.
Why did you bring me here?
I'm not just taking a car as my reward.
We said 50 percent. I want cash, not a car.
I haven't even received her payment yet.
I just want to get a car already.
How generous of you to give me a car as an extra.
You only have rights to use the car.
- Excuse me. - Hello, welcome.
Let me show you our new arrivals.
This is our newly imported four-wheel drive.
It seats seven, so it's very spacious.
It's great for families.
- What about the engine size? - 2.4-liter.
- Anything bigger? - Yes, 3.6-liter.
- Hello? - Yan Yan, where are you?
I'm waiting for my car to be fixed.
They're really busy today.
So, when will you be back?
So which one of you is usually the driver?
- Yan Yan? - Me, of course.
- Me. - I'll be your driver.
Okay, let me try the diver seat for you.
Yan Yan...
- Yan Yan? - I'll call you back.
Luo Li, you despicable woman!
Why did you persuade me to divorce Chi Hai Dong?
- What are you doing? - You're so sly.
She had nothing to do with it.
Do you know what she said to me?
She said you didn't love me anymore so I should give up.
She told me stay away from you.
She didn't let me call you, send you messages, or see you.
All right, what she said before...
was all my idea so that it'd be easier on you.
- Please don't mind her. - I don't believe you.
What are you doing?
He might believe you, but I don't.
Did you ever tell him that you're proud to be his mistress?
- Don't drag her into this. - Say something!
- Cam down... - Say something, don't go.
- You're admitting it, right? - Just calm down!
What do you want?
Hai Dong, don't listen to her lies.
You're just one of her many men.
She's very sly.
You must find her really gentle and independent, right?
That's because you're not the only man that she relies on.
- What's going on? - Isn't it obvious enough?
He bumped into his wife while buying a car with his mistress.
But the other woman walked out.
There are so many women like that nowadays.
No, she's the ex-wife.
Chi Hai Dong, what are you doing?
Don't go!
I'm supposed to be the victim.
How dare you gang up on me.
- This happens all the time. - Exactly.
- Did you see how arrogant she was? - Yeah.
- Where's my car? - It's ready.
- What took you so long? - I'm sorry.
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