"Wanting to Love" by Ding Dang
♫ The goddess is cutely lazy ♫
♫ Her ups and downs are just too cute ♫
♫ Whatever schemes there are, let's be crazy together ♫
♫ Why get to the point of a showdown? ♫
♫ Why don't we just forget it? ♫
♫ I don't want it ♫
♫ It's not worth it ♫
♫ I just want to be in love ♫
♫ I don't want love for love ♫
♫ The harm from being single is high ♫
♫ The heavens rarely bring about endings ♫
♫ I just want to be in love ♫
♫ I want to be dazed ♫
♫ Weird spirits please get away from me ♫
♫ Found my ideal partner ♫
♫ I just want to be in love ♫
♫ I don't want love for love ♫
♫ The harm from being single is high ♫
♫ The heavens rarely bring about endings ♫
♫ I just want to be in love ♫
♫ I want to be dazed ♫
♫ Weird spirits please get away from me ♫
♫ Away from Cloud 9 ♫
Episode 15
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Hubby!
Sorry, wife. The boss wants me to attend a meeting.
I'll come home when it's done. Love, your husband.
Please try it.
Ms. Xu, is the breakfast not to your taste?
It is not to my taste.
Today, I can only eat half a slice of toast, half a slice of cheese, half a slice of ham,
three slices of apple, ten grams of nuts.
And I can have a sugar-free soya milk, with a small plate of salad,
and there is vitamin A, E, magnesium, iron and calcium supplements.
You must belong to the bird species.
You eat so little.
No wonder there's a saying "a chicks intestine, a birds stomach".
You won't understand. This is called self-control.
I think I remember.
In order for you to maintain your figure,
you don't always have three meals. You eat very little, and lack nutrition.
Not to mention the lack of vitamins.
Disregarding what your body needs.
By eating like that, you aren't able to absorb anything.
You're already so old,
you don't have to be so fit. I advise you,
don't let anything happen to you. If something happens,
no one will take care of you.
Don't say it like that.
I can take care of you.
No need.
Don't be complacent. Don't be so arrogant just because you have a son who can take care of you.
If by raising children you can prevent aging,
would you be willing to let your grandchild live here?
Mom. Mom!
She started it.
Huh.
Mom! Open the door! It's me.
It's me your beloved son.
Mom, please open the door.
She's the only one who can throw tantrum. Others can too.
Xiu Qiong Jie!
Mom, open the door.
Mom!
These few days, rest well and keep your spirits high.
Come find me next week.
- Ok, thank you Dr. Xia. - You're welcome.
Yi Qing!
Huh?
What's wrong?
- Here - Thank you.
Hey,
if you didn't want Shao Qi to leave you alone,
why did you let him to take the call?
You...
I don't want him to think I'm immature or affect his work.
How long has it been since you've seen each other?
The key point is that he had taken time off to return to Taiwan.
Then that means that time belongs to you two.
Of course you can request that he stay by your side.
Otherwise, why would he come back to Taiwan?
He could've just stayed to work in Shanghai.
Besides,
don't you think something's not right?
What's not right?
Shao Qi transferred to Shanghai.
He should be considered an executive expatriate.
Then what would he need to deal with in Taiwan?
And why would his boss
urgently call him to go to work when he's on vacation?
Don't you think that's weird?
Now that you mention it, it does seem weird.
Shao Qi's position is high. If he goes on vacation,
there should be people under him to do work for him.
Could it be that because their head office is in Taiwan,
so some things still have to be handled by him.
But these...
Wait a moment.
Hello, Gao Ding Ya. What's up?
Help, Yi Qing! It's a world war over here.
I can't hold back my mom and Xiu Qiong Jie at the same time. Can you please contact Xiao Qian,
and ask her to quickly come over to Living Happiness #1 and save me?
Dad, you dressed so nicely today. Who are you meeting?
Last time I was going to tell you, but was interrupted by your phone call.
Look, it's her.
Who is she?
She is the famous movie star, Tao Xiu Qiong.
She's a mega star!
Mega star?
I don't recognize her. She must be a star from your generation.
Eh?
She is really famous. Actually, your mom loved watching her movies.
- Really? - Of course!
We both really admired her.
This time dad got her to be the spokesperson for Living Happiness #1.
I'm so fortunate.
Okay, I'll take some time to watch some of her old movies.
Okay.
I'm leaving now.
If He Xiao Kang bullies you, remember to tell me.
Dad! Why are you suddenly bring He Xiao Kang up?
Also, why would you think he's bullying me?
Of course I would.
He is making you act as a tree. That's bullying.
He's giving me a chance. Don't misunderstand him.
But he-
What?
I got it. He didn't bully you.
Can I believe you?
You have to.
Alright, then I'm going to the theater troupe.
Also, be careful on the way.
If someone with evil intentions bullies you, remember to tell me.
Dad, you should worry about me bullying others.
-Bye bye. -Bye bye.
Take care, Miss.
A girl should have the ability to protect herself.
Our Tong Tong is doing well.
Whoever dares to bully my daughter should face the consequences.
That is the principle of the human world. Do you understand?
Yes, boss. We understand.
Ok, let's go Living Happiness #1.
We are going to change the feature again?
I conducted an interview and asked some theatre seniors.
They said that if we perform "A Tree's Wish",
our box office sales are going to be very poor.
For a new troupe like ours, that's not good thing.
I practiced for so long, and you just cancel it? How can that be?
That's right! I happen to think that having a princess portraying a tree is actually quite interesting.
Perhaps her dad will KO the box office sales, and we will have to put on an extra show.
No wonder you're called a tree. Do you not have any ambition? Coming up with a plan like that?
Do you even have team spirit?
- You're actually a jerk. Shhh...
This is called being pragmatic.
If we don't make money, how will we have energy to chase our dream?
That better be it.
I support you.
I never though Xu Tong should be the female lead.
Who would want to watch a blockhead portray a tree.
Did you just call me a blockhead?
Portraying a tree who doesn't have lines. Isn't that a block of wood?
At least I'm the lead.
He Xiao Quan, isn't that right?
Okay, let's all calm down.
Even though we have cancelled "A Tree's Wish",
Xu Tong's dedication and commitment is something we should all learn from.
Right, of course. I saw it.
Unlike someone who "grows hair on a tortoise's back".
Those people are nitpickers. Are you blind?
No, you are a nitpicker. Xu tong's acting is poor,
but at least she is determined. I'm actually...
applauding and encouraging her.
Okay, then I formally announce that
Xu Tong is not only the troupe's director,
she is now an official member of the troupe.
Hey, wait a moment. When you told me to act as a tree,
didn't you acknowledge that I'm a formal member of the group?
Then I think you misunderstood.
All troupe members, before they become official members need go through the same process.
Really?
♫ I just want to be in love, I want to be dazed ♫
♫ Weird spirits please get away from me, Away from Cloud 9 ♫
Hey, wait a minute. When you asked me to play a tree,
didn't you already admit I'm a formal member?
Then, I think you misunderstood.
All troupe members, before they become official members need go through the same process.
We do?
Yeah! We do! Why would we not?
Right! I acted as a frog! Meow!
Ribbit, Ribbit.
Xiao Mao acted as a turtle.
You jerk!
Then, acting as a tree is ok too.
As long as I pass the test.
I'll be even more determined and focused. I won't lose!
But, if we don't perform "A Tree's Wish", what are we going to perform?
Then do I have to act out Romeo and Juliet?
Are you willing to try Juliet?
Then I will be Romeo!
Come on, the one playing Romeo would never be you. Did you forget about Xiao Kang?
Isn't it boring to perform just an old play?
But if not this, then what? Are we going to perform "The Bossy President is in Love With Me"?
Why not?
Xu Tong, remember our agreement.
Here in the troupe, you have to follow my lead.
I know, but as a member I should get a say.
Yes.
Then, what do you think?
If I really have to act,
I want to be Romeo, and you be Juliet.
You want me to cross dress?
This way will be amusing and creative.
Don't you guys think so?
Yes, I think Director Xu has a point.
Besides, cross dressing will be very interesting.
Wouldn't it!
Xiao Kang.
Let go of me!
Oh, be quiet!
Juliet!
Mom, if you don't open the door I'm going to cry.
I'll cry really loudly.
I'm really going to cry now.
You finally...
Mom, are you crying?
No.
Don't touch your eyes. What will we do if you get bacteria in your eyes.
Come and sit.
You won't be pretty if your eyes are swollen.
Be good, don't cry. You don't feel sad.
There are no nice words in an argument. Don't take it to heart.
I'm very angry at Tao Xiu Qiong,
but what I'm even angrier about is
that she's right.
I'm staying here because I'm homeless.
Mom, try thinking of this as your new home.
Even if this is my new home,
but this home is haunted. I can't continue to stay here.
Haunted? Where?
Silly child, not here.
In the kitchen.
In the kitchen?
Are you talking about Xiu Qiong Jie?
You still call her sister?
Call her aunt.
Mom.
Mom, if you're really that unhappy in Living Happiness #1,
then I'll find another house and we'll move.
Really?
Of course. We promised to live together happily forever.
If you're not used to staying here, then I will accompany you to ends of the earth.
Okay.
That's great.
Didn't you say,
you don't have work today?
Let's go find a house. If we both look, we'll find one sooner.
Sounds good, but...
But what?
I will have to speak to President Xu's accountant first
to see if they can return the rent to me.
That way I am able pay a deposit and rent on a new home.
Oh.
Then how much did you have to pay?
A year's rent.
A year? Why did you have to pay so much?
Because this way we can get a 10% discount.
Then if we move,
how much can we get back?
On to the contract, I think it says 60%.
60%?
Isn't this Living Happiness #1, only getting back 60%!
Then this place is Shady Inn #1!
Mom, why don't you bring it up with President Xu? He seemed to respect you a lot.
It shouldn't be a problem, right?
You want me to bring it up with him?
Yesterday, when he saw me,
he was so passionate about looking after me.
If I speak to him about this,
I don't feel too good about that.
Also, son,
at this point, renting a place like this
with 3 rooms wouldn't be inexpensive right?
It's not that it wouldn't be inexpensive. It would be really expensive.
Oh.
Why don't I go find President Xu?
Even though seeing him now, I'll be a bit scared.
But, for you, I will do it.
Wait!
No need. Come sit.
Forget about it then, I've already moved in. Let's just stay here.
But I'm afraid that you'll...
Don't be afraid.
As long as I stand strong,
that old lady can't do anything to me.
Mom, can I ask you something?
Ask.
You and Xiu Qiong Jie, what's...
Auntie Xiu Qiong...
What happened that cause you to have such a grave vendetta?
This has nothing to do with you.
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Miss Xiu Qiong!
Where's Gao Mama and Ding Ya?
They're in the bedroom.
Didn't you want to spend Valentine's day with your husband? Why are you here?
He was called by his boss for a meeting.
He's been working overtime, and still hasn't come back yet.
Being at home by myself is boring, so I wanted to come over.
So you're spending Valentine's day by yourself?
Even though he's busy, he did come back for me,
and he gave me a present. I'm really happy.
Just that I feel that I lost to the his manager and his work.
Here's another silly woman who treats marriage as a sacred treasure.
You didn't lose to work. In fact, you've never won.
Come sit down.
Child, you need to be clear. marriage is a short-term task to men.
Marriage is just a basic outfit.
It's not the only one.
Does he need to promise basic things?
I'm willing to bet that this wasn't the first time he broke his promise, right?
Then what are you still hoping for?
♫ Smiling with a mask on ♫
♫ Pretending you're strong, but you're actually more vulnerable ♫
♫ I just want to be in love, I want to be dazed ♫
♫ Weird spirits please get away from me, Away from Cloud 9 ♫
I'm willing to bet that this wasn't the first time he broke his promise, right?
Then what are you still hoping for?
You keep hoping, and you keep getting let down.
All alone guarding the empty house.
Yearning for the husband who promised to come home. You wait all night and day and he doesn't come back.
Finally, he comes home, you put a smile on your face,
pretend to be fine, and keep serving him.
Aren't you tired?
Hey, what's going on?
You can't be like so fragile.
I'm just said a few things and now you're crying.
I've been waiting for a long time.
Ever since we got married, he's been working in Shanghai.
He finally came back
and then his terrible manager called him away.
Wait! Wait! Don't cry!
If you cry I'm going file a customer complaint.
I'm most afraid of people crying.
See that's why women shouldn't get married,
Do you think by having a piece of paper, tying the person next to you that you'll be together forever?
Look at the result. You're even lonelier.
Being single like me feels more free.
Xiu Qiong Jie, my husband does remember that it is White Valentine's Day.
He especially came back earlier for me.
Having someone who will do something special for you
and feeling valued is really good.
It's really good? If that's the case, then why are you like this right now?
Forget it, I don't want to talk about it anymore.
Do you exercise?
I do yoga with Yi Qing.
Good, then work out with me.
But Gao Mama is still inside her room.
She has her son. What are you worried about?
Come with me to the workout room and let out some of your emotions.
Then you'll be able to ease your heavy heart.
If you go on like this, you'll get sick.
I don't want a sick manager.
But I didn't bring workout clothes.
I'll buy them for you.
It can be my meeting gift to you.
Thank you, Xiu Qiong Jie.
You're welcome. Then you carry the bag.
Let's go.
Jiang Xiao Qian, can you be a bit faster?
Xiu Qiong Jie, if we're going to working out, our community centre has a gym.
Do I look like the kind person who would go to a community centre gym?
I only go to private gyms.
Then do I need to bring such a large bag?
The gym should have water and towels.
I only drink carbonated water, and for towels I only use brand names.
I will be swimming, and going to the sauna.
So I have to bring shampoo, conditioner, toner etc.
Miss Tao!
Hey.
Where are you two going?
- The gym. - No where.
The gym to exercise?
That's great! Exercise is good for maintaining health.
I'll go with you guys.
Huh?
You're wearing a suit,
and leather shoes to run?
You're not 007.
I have preparations in the car.
- In your car? - Yes, it's a mobile office.
I need to be prepared so that I whenever I want to exercise, I can change.
I think that won't be convenient because,
because, we're going to the sauna. Then, do you still want to come?
No, no. Let's treat each other sincerely.
I can't compare.
Are you the manager? Shouldn't you place the customer first?
Yes! Miss Tao is correct. You're the manager and you should take care of her.
It is your honour to taking care of her.
Okay, we're going to leave now.
- You're really going to come with us? -No, I'll just walk you.
No need.
Oh right, Da Jie is upstairs waiting for you, so you can cultivate some sibling love.
You should go quickly.
Okay, I'll go.
Bye bye.
Xiu Qiong Jie, President Xu looks to be disappointed.
If I don't make him disappointed, am I supposed to give him hope? I'll just be troubling myself.
Don't worry about the feelings of others. It's more important to worry about your own.
Ok.
Let's go.
Are you guys going out?
Uh... Yes, President Xu. I'm taking my mom on a walk.
Oh, really?
I just ran into Miss Tao. She said that she and Xiao Qian are going to the gym.
Umm...President Xu, it's ok that you weren't able to capture this opportunity. You can do it next time.
You still owe me 38 cans of beer. You have to
- remember, that you have to help me. - OK!
If you mess up, I'm going to add a zero to the end of 38, and make it 380.
- Don't be like that. - I will be like that.
- President Xu. - Yes?
What are you two talking about?
Uhh...I was just reminding him not to take you out to too long.
Tonight I'm going to host you and Miss Tao for dinner, to welcome you to Living Happiness.
Can't we have separate meals?
It's because she eats differently than we do.
I don't want to eat grass.
Huh? Grass?
Um what my mom means is that Ms. Tao eats very healthily.
The food has to be low in salt, low in sugar, and have no oil.
Ai Yo! How picky...
Low salt, low sugar, no oil.
How can that kind of food taste good?
That's right. So I can't
eat with her. I'm sorry.
That's troublesome. Low salt, low sugar, no oil...
Low salt, low sugar, no oil... What is this?
President Xu, I'm going to head out with Ding Ya now.
Bye bye.
Bye Bye, President Xu.
What's going on, they already moved in, and then one by one they're running away.
They should want to stay in.
How is this living happy?
Stop laughing. Can you guys be more serious?
Wong Da Shu, be serious.
I am being serious.
Xiao Mao, you too!
I've always been serious.
Very seriously laughing.
Such a tall Juliet. Romeo will need a stepping stool in order to kiss you.
Okay.
Ok, let's start rehearsing. Where should we start?
In order to build a connection, we should start from when Romeo and Juliet first met.
Huh..
How come there is a dialogue?
Didn't you change the script to only use body movements?
This is the most original version of Romeo and Juliet left by the previous troupe.
You first need to learn how to connect with the character's emotions.
If you can't act out the traditional script, how are you going to understand the characters mood,
then are you going to be able to only use your body to express it?
That's true.
Thank you.
Okay, then let's start.
Okay. Action.
With my unworthiest hand
xie mai (obscene selling?)
crab selling?
Xie...
profane.. I profane. This holy shrine.
I profane. This holy shrine.
My lips, become blushing...
My lips become blushing pilgrims.
I only hope for a kiss, then beg
for forgiveness.
I knew you were going to be like.
I am trying hard to act it out.
Not only are you trying hard, you're also using a lot of strength.
Mm..
Juliet's too tall. I don't have any feelings.
Even if I'm shorter than you by 10 centimeters you still won't have feelings.
I'm only going to act it out once. Watch closely and try to feel it.
Da Shu, music.
Why do you have music?
No wonder I couldn't get into character.
That has nothing to do with music.
- Music. - Okay.
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♫ I just want to be in love, I want to be dazed ♫
♫ Weird spirits please get away from me, Away from Cloud 9 ♫
- Music. - Okay.
Ready?
♫ Can a color you can't touch be called a rainbow? ♫
♫ Can a hug you can't feel be called a breeze? ♫
♫ Is loneliness when a person misses another? ♫
You...
♫ Fate took away "if"s and only left results ♫
♫ Time took away aspirations and only left troubles ♫
♫ You came and left starry nights when you left ♫
♫ That year we gazed upon the starry night ♫
With my unworthiest hand...
I profane. This holy shrine.
♫ Never changing just like the starry night ♫
My lips...
become blushing pilgrims.
I only hope for a kiss...
then beg for forgiveness.
♫ Remembering when the dreams of our youth faded ♫
♫ I loved and then I was silent, floating in a sea of people ♫
Okay, come on.
She totally didn't get into character.
She was only in her own world.
Xu Tong, could you please try to capture the character's feelings?
I did. So I closed my eyes.
Closing your eyes was not the problem.
At that point, Juliet should say,
"Good pilgrim,
you do wrong your hand too much.
Which mannerly devotion shows in this."
It should be like that!
- Don't just nod your head. - Okay.
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You're so weak.
I don't need to become stronger.
If you don't become strong, how are you going to defend yourself and your marriage?
You first need to learn to love yourself, then you can love others.
Hey, what's wrong? Why were you looking for me?
Shao Qi, you know that both you and Xiao Qian are my good friends.
So I hope more than anyone else that you two can be happy.
Aren't we happy?
To be honest, Xiao Qian isn't as happy as she was when she got married.
Xiao Qian isn't happy? I don't feel like she's unhappy.
Are you pretending you can't see it?
I'll be straightforward with you. Wives are not brought home to be moving furniture.
You two are normally separated in Shanghai and Taipei.
Now there's a chance for you two to spend Valentine's day together,
but the result?
You left a note, and ran off to work.
Don't think you that's a bit much?
Did you not have any other choice?
That's not it. But you know my work is-
Of course I know work and making money is important.
But, maintaining a relationship is more important.
If you wait until the day your hearts longer beat together.
Is it worth it to make so much money?
Okay, thanks for letting me know. I'll work on it.
Xiao Qian loves you very much and is very loyal.
So I hope you will take the time to love and care for her.
Let her feel happy, and have a smile on her face every day.
Okay, I'll improve.
It seems that I'm not doing well as a husband.
As long as you know.
I hope that I won't have to come bother you about this again.
To me, if one person in your relationship isn't happy,
I would feel sad.
Ok, I know. Priestess Miejue.
Oh, whatever.
Anyway, when I see her tomorrow, she must be smiling okay?
Okay, I know.
- You promise? - I promise.
Xiu Qiong Jie, wait for me.
Can you give me my toner?
Okay.
This is the night serum.
Thank you.
Oh, the brush.
Miss, are you a parrot? What you copying me?
Xiu Qiong Jie, I...
Okay, what do you want to ask?
Tell me.
Xiu Qiong Jie, you said I should be myself,
but I am being myself. Normally, when I'm by myself,
I will eat whatever I like, and buy whatever I like.
I took care of myself really well. I never made my husband worry.
So this is what you mean by being yourself?
Because you didn't want your husband to worry, you took care of yourself well?
Yeah.
Miss, what I'm talking about
isn't about not letting other worry, or making others happy.
You first need to make yourself happy.
Make yourself feel that you didn't waste your time,
that your life is worthwhile.
But I'm not unhappy.
Let me rephrase that.
Let me ask you, where do you think you rank in our society?
What have you contributed to this world?
Contributions?
None.
It's ok, if there's none. Not everyone contributes.
What about in your life?
My life?
In your life, do you have any impressions?
Or have you accomplished something?
Or did you pass by something, or were unable to complete something
that you feel regret?
If today was the end of the world,
can you really say you have no regrets?
If you are able to find your value for existence,
even if you're alone, you will feel happy.
Because you know what you need to do
to let yourself feel substantial, busy.
You won't have time to feel lonely.
This is called loving yourself.
You have to let yourself shine.
Don't be like a Cuscuta plant that clinging to others,
letting others control your emotions and life.
So this is living to be myself.
Just like that. Do you know what to do now?
I'll try.
Living to be myself.
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Why am I here?
Jiang Xiao Qian, you watch too much TV. Your imagination is running wild.
Thank you. You're welcome.
Your face doesn't have clues. Only I understand the feeling of sadness.
"The Mask" by Gary Chaw
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♫ Are you smiling? Are you crying? ♫
♫ I can't see ♫
♫ You want to break free, You want freedom ♫
♫ Aren't you tired? ♫
♫ Your expression, Can you just ♫
♫ let me find some clues? ♫
♫ Don't be afraid, Please hold my hand ♫
♫ Smiling with a mask on ♫
♫ Pretending you're strong, but you're actually more vulnerable ♫
♫ Don't let your face be filled with pain anymore ♫
♫ Just let it go ♫
♫ Let happy tears flow ♫
♫ Have sadness be completely removed ♫
♫ This world is waiting to be inspired by you ♫
♫ Everywhere in this world ♫
♫ is inspirational ♫
The Love Song