Good Times
Episode 20
How many times have I told you,
it is not good to stay up late.
Drink the milk.
Company matters?
I am looking for a designing company, building a project.
I have to hurry and decide on things.
After the company is set up, I'll invite you over to take a look.
OK.
Money-wise, are you OK?
I'm fine, I have enough.
Tell me if you need money.
You're just like your dad, you'd rather fail than lose pride.
Who is this?
Is this Yuan Hao?
I'm Qiu Lina.
Can I help you with something?
I'm returning to Dalian the morning after tomorrow.
Do you have time tomorrow at noon?
Let's have lunch.
Ok, I'll treat you.
Mom will treat you, you decide on the place.
Don't argue with me.
I'll decide on a place and message you the details.
OK, I'll listen to you.
See you tomorrow.
You're doing the right thing.
It's been a long time now.
You never get the chance to eat together.
Be happy, OK?
Do you want to go together?
Nevermind, I already met her.
You both should spend time together.
Hurry and drink your milk.
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This dance is quite festive.
You don't think that I asked for it, do you?
Yuan Hao,
I asked to meet you today
to apologize for what happened on your birthday.
Your brother is young and immature, he wants to accomplish something big,
but he messed up.
Hopefully you won't blame him and you can blame me instead.
I don't mind him. I understand, a son just wanted to do something for his mom.
Here.
I'll use tea instead of wine. I hope you have a safe trip.
Thank you.
Let's eat.
I remember the last time that we met was the day you graduated from university.
Just like that, ten years have passed.
You haven't changed much.
Really?
You still remember what I looked like ten years ago?
You've aged pretty well,
better than my dad.
He's aged pretty well, too.
His hair hasn't even turned white.
It's dyed.
Hair dye is not good for the body! You have to persuade him not to.
I've tried but he doesn't listen.
You try.
OK.
I also have to tell you,
your brother won't be leaving with me this time.
I understand.
What happened on my birthday has already passed.
I'll take care of him in the future.
Can I call you often?
If there's nothing much you don't need to bother.
You still hate me, right?
I already accepted your sweater.
I also promised to eat lunch with you. What else do you want?
Don't misunderstand. Wanting to call youis just a mother's yearning.
I'm not hoping that you'll forgive me.
Today, since I was able to have lunch with you,
I'm already satisfied.
I want to use the restroom.
2, 2, 3, 4.
5, 6, 7, 8.
3, 2, 3, 4.
Bingbing, I'm having lunch with Qiu Lina.
Can you please come for a bit? I'll send you the address.
Hello.
I'm Yuan Hao. Is Bingbing there?
She's not here. Why don't you call her cellphone?
I did, but she didn't answer and didn't reply to my text.
I thought she was at home.
Is it urgent?
I and...
Luo Yiyang's mom and I are having lunch.
I feel a little awkward, so I want someone to accompany me.
If my biological mother were standing in front of me,
I wouldn't know what to do either.
It's OK, if Bingbing is not there.
If you need help just say it.
Thank you.
Then I'm going to hang up.
Thank you, teacher.
Bye-bye, teacher.
Goodbye.
I'm having lunch with Qiu Lina. Can you please come for a bit? I'll send you the address.
Is this photo still kept at home?
No.
I've kept it by my side all these years.
Do you want it?
There's only one, you keep it.
You're just like your father when he was young.
I've always been like him.
Your father will have to depend on you in the future.
It's always been just the two of us,
I already thought it through.
Son,
can I say something?
Say it.
Abandoning you...
was the biggest mistake in my life.
You don't need to feel remorse.
But I do need to feel remorse.
If things could be redone,
how good would that be?
There's no such thing as redoing in life.
Then tell me,
what can I do?
Stop using the words mother and son.
You were always my son to begin with.
Regardless of whether you acknowledge it or not,
we are blood-related mother and son; it's unavoidable in this lifetime.
But in these thirty years,
there is only blood relations between me and you.
Yuan Hao.
You've come.
Hello, Auntie.
Hello, Bingbing.
Please sit.
Auntie, you have such a good memory.
You still remember my name.
Love, sorry.
I was in class, I rushed over when I finished.
Bingbing, you haven't eaten yet right? Yuan Hao, let's order some more.
There's no need. We need to get going; we have plans.
It's nothing much.
Let's stay with Auntie for a bit longer.
Thanks, Bingbing.
When you have time, come to Dalian for awhile.
Thanks, Auntie.
You guys sit, I'll go pay.
- I'll pay it. - No, I'll pay it.
Since it's decided, don't argue with me over it.
Auntie, you're very pretty today. I'm so happy to see you.
You're pretty, too. You're really compatible with Yuan Hao.
Really?
Thanks, Auntie.
Oh, right. Did you have a good talk with Yuan Hao today?
Yes.
A lot of things were able to be said calmly.
Is that so? Then did he accept you?
Auntie, don't worry. I'll talk to him about it when we go back.
Don't worry,
I believe he'll acknowledge you sooner or later.
Good luck!
Then I'll leave it to you.
You don't need to feel thankful to me.
I don't know why either,
I just think that Yuan Hao resembles you a lot.
When I see you, I feel a sense of familiarity.
Really?
I like hearing that.
I didn't prepare anything for today;
this is a gift for you.
No, no, it's OK. I can't accept this! Yuan Hao won't like it!
It's OK, this has nothing to do with him.
Auntie, I really can't accept it.
This is between you and me.
I'm giving it to you because I like you.
There you go!
Thank you, Auntie.
You don't need to thank me.
Driver, drop her off at the front step.
Ok, you guys go ahead. I'll be leaving now.
Take care, see you next time.
Goodbye.
Why were you in such a rush to pay the bill just now?
Since I came, you should've spentsome more time with your mom.
If I could stay any longer then I wouldn't have even asked you to come.
If I knew you asked me to come just to make her leave,
I wouldn't have come.
Sorry.
I want to be alone for a bit, why don't you go back first.
What?
I'm quite tired from teaching class.
I came when you called. I left when you told me to.What are you treating me as?
I didn't think that much.
Ok, fine, don't worry about it.
I'll just go.
I was wearing the qipao you made for me
to attend the overseas provincial association and totally stunned the crowd!
I was more eye-catching than the emcee!
That's
the reaction we want.
Yuan Hao asked me to contact you directly.
He said if we have time we can meet up often.
So here I am!
Lao Yuan, I'm quite lonely here by myself.
If you have any activities, you should bring me along.
OK.
A few of my old buddies and I are going to get together to write a book about qipao.
It's been arranged
to discuss it on Thursday over morning tea.
- Do you have time? - Yes, I have all the time in the world.
Then, should I get another qipao to wear to that meeting?
It doesn't need to be so formal.
Of course, it has to formal. It's the first time you're bringing me to see your friends. I have to dress nicely.
I can't wear something I've worn before,and it's also to save you some pride.
Xinhua!
How come you're here?
I saw our son just now.
How did it go?
He agreed to eat with me and we chatted for so long. It's already a lot better than when he used to ignore me.
I'm really happy.
Then,
did he acknowledge you?
We didn't really discuss it,
but his attitude is obviously much better than the day of his birthday.
This child has a kind heart. He's quite like you.
He said you're not young anymore and he would be filial to you,
and he also said I'm very selfish.
Anyways, what he said was quite reasonable.
I'm willing to accept it.
He's understanding.
As long as you keep trying on your end,
he will accept you sooner or later.
He is your son after all.
You don't need to make me feel better, I already know.
I also saw Bingbing.
What do you think of her?
Not bad.
She said she'll help me talk to Yuan Hao about accepting me.
Xinhua,
I'm not young anymore.
If I could hear him call me 'mom,'
I'd have nothing else to ask for.
Lao Yuan!
Look, how about this one?
Lao Pang, there's really no need.
Look, Madam...
Is there someone like him? I want him to take my measurements for an order and he's not willing to!
He really doesn't know how to do business!
She's right, Xinhua.
There's no rejecting business, just take her order.
Thank you for speaking up for me.
Hey, introduce us.
This is my ex-wife, Qiu Lina.
This is an old friend,
Aunt Pang.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you, Aunt Pang.
Actually he didn't introduce me accurately.
To be more specific, we almost became in-laws.
My daughter wasn't fortunate enough to become his daughter in-law, and went back to America.
I'm a bit lonely here by myself,
so I come find him often.
Yes, yes, that's right.
A-am I disturbing you two?
What are you saying?
Aunt Pang, you have good taste!
Our Xinhua is really great at making qipao.
Yes, he's very talented.
Then, I won't keep you from your business.
You two chat, I'm going to leave first.
Bye-bye.
We didn't finish talking earlier.
We've discussed most of it,
it was just those things.
Oh right, I'm leaving tomorrow. Take care of yourself.
Ok, then.
Give me a call after you arrive.
- Ok. Bye bye.- Bye bye.
Lao Yuan!
Look, how is this color?
It's not that great.
Have some tea.
Luo Yiyang!
- What are you doing? - How big is your gut? You're even scared of a stuffed dog?
A fake dog?
- Why does it look so real? - Come over here.
- What? - Can you come over here?
A real dog or fake dog, once you touch it, you'll know.
-Close your eyes. -What are you tring to do? -Close them.
OK, I'll close, I'll close.
Let's try the first one.
What are you afraid of?
Come.
Not afraid anymore, right?
Then, let's try the second one, OK?
Give me your hand.
How come this one's neck is so thin?
I still like this one better.
Let's try the third one.
Alright, ready? Give me your hand.
Why does this one move?
It bothers you if you don't torture me once a day, doesn't it.
I'm just testing out your courage. All the guests are scared away by you!
What do you want? To take advantage of me?
Zhang Xue'er, as a lady you should put more effort into your appearance.
With this dog-smell all over you, which manwould want to take advantage of you?
I'm taking tomorrow off.
Not allowed.
I'm sending my mother to the airport.
Whoa, why is it so expensive?
Oh my god.
It's too expensive.
What are you looking at?
- How is it? - It's pretty.
Yuan Hao gave it to you?
His mom gave it to me.
- She even gave a gift?- I just researched it online, this watch is worth over a hundred thousand!
I really do like this watch quite a bit.
Such an expensive watch...
She gave it to you in front of Yuan Hao?
No, she gave it to me while he was paying the bill.
I couldn't resist, so I just accepted it.
And then his mom left and I wanted to patch up their relationship.
He wasn't happy. So I didn't have a chance to tell him.
Then still, you shouldn't accept such an expensive thing.
His mom only gave it to me because she likes me.And if you change your perspective,
I'm going to be her daughter-in-law sooner or later. It's not like she's gifting it to a stranger.
But you're not her daughter-in-law yet.
Bingbing, Yuan Hao's relationship with his mother is very awkward right now, you know that.
I think you shouldn't accept her gift right now.
Find a chance to tell Yuan Hao about it, OK?
Hold onto this, I'll go open the door. It's so late, who could it be.
- Is Bingbing here? - Yeah, come on in.
Bingbing, Yuan Hao came to see you.
- You're going out?- Yeah, I have to go and get something.
-You are bringing a present here, coming to apologize? -I bought firewood.
Fine, just don't burn it.
I'm fine. Thanks.
I'm stupid, happy now? You guys take your time. I'm going to buy some groceries.
Why didn't you tell me you were coming over.
My attitude wasn't that good this afternoon; therefore, I want to make it up.
I knew you didn't push me away on purpose.
Are you going to eat this cake now? If not, I'm going to put it in the fridge. It melts easily.
Put it in the fridge first, we'll eat it later.
Don't bother, I don't want water, I just want to spend some time with you.
Then, have a seat.
Still making me drink it, really?
You're not angry with me anymore, right?
- Not at the moment.- Not at the moment.
- Honey, I want to tell you something. - What is it?
Your mom gave me a watch.
Look. Is it pretty? It even has diamonds. I really like it.
- When did this happen?- When you went to pay the bill.
Your mom insisted, so I accepted.
Why didn't you tell me during that time?
You weren't in a good mood and left right away.When did I have the chance to tell you.
You just accepted whatever she gave? Did you even ask me?
She's an elder and gifted it to me because she likes me. How could I refuse?
There were a lot of people in the restaurant. Pushing back and forth is impolite.
And accepting her gift can also help to soothe the relationship between you and your mom.
I don't agree. Give me the watch.
- What are you doing? - Give it back to her, of course.
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You're leaving so soon?
- Had a fight? - She doesn't know anything.
She accepted an expensive watch that my mom gave without my permission.
She told me just now that it was your mom who insisted. Don't be mad at her. Let's go back upstairs.
I'm going home.
How did it go with your mom?
That day you said I should try and get to know her.
So when she asked me out today I didn't refuse.
So you two are OK?
I still remember what she looked like ten years ago.
Today, after I saw her, I realized that she's old now.
She grew a lot of wrinkles.
Inside your heart, you are a very kind person.
I didn't look at the wrong person.
But I think I had a bad attitude towards her.
How come? Wasn't it going well? Why did you treat your mom like that?
I can't stand that she is sitting next to me.
And looking so pitiful, it's not a normal mom-son relationship.
I think that you can understand me since we didn't have parents around when we grew up.
So we end up imagining what a mom should be like.
But looking at her today, I realize she's totally not what I imagined.
More like a stranger.
I can understand how you feel right now.
If I was in the position, I probably would be stuck, too.
Yuan Hao, all of these problems need time to heal. Don't give yourself so much pressure.
You know in this world, there is nothing as strong as forgiveness,
but you are a strong person in my mind.
I believe in you.
Lord does bless me.
Right, you should think like that. You have a very good mother
and a very good girlfriend. You should feel satisfied.
I'm saying that no matter what happens,
there's always a trash can my side.
Wherever there is trash, wherever there is a trash can.
You have a fly next to you.
Who are you calling a fly?
You scared me to death. Since when were you here?
I just returned him the watch. He wasn't happy and left.
I wanted to give him a call and apologize, but he didn't pick up my call.
I ran out here to find him.
In the end, he was here talking to you.
We only talked a few words about his mom.
Don't you just have a doctor/patient's family relationship?
Why do you have to have a close conversation about his mom and such?
Bingbing, you shouldn't waste time thinking too much.
Instead, you should try and better understand Yuan Hao's heart.
You have to take good care of yourself. You have to eat on time, too.
You have to eat vegetables every day and fish for protein.
Call or text me when you miss me, OK?
I know, I'm not a kid anymore. Don't worry.
I'll visit you when I have time. Please take care.
Let me know if you don't have money to spend.
I got it.
Brother, are you here to see mother off, too?
Can we have some time alone?
Of course. It's great that you are here to see mother off.
You two take your time and talk.
Actually, you didn't have to come. Just sending me a text is enough.
I am not here to see you off.
I'm here to give this back to you.
What is this all about?
Bingbing shouldn't have accepted this gift.
The gift was for Bingbng. Why are you here to return it?
This gift is too expensive. It's not proper for her to accept it.
But I'm your mother.
I don't even have the right to give your friend a gift?
If we didn't have a relationship,
I wouldn't have minded that you gave anything to her.
I'm sorry.
Please give me some more time.
I understand now.
Because of this day, I'm willing to wait.
No matter what, I am thankful that you are here to see me off.
Can I hug you?
Then you should go back.
Have a safe trip.
Mom, what did he tell you?
He said he will take care of you.
Who will take care of who? We still don't know yet.
Since he said that, that means he accepted me as his brother.
I believe that as long as we don't give up, sooner or later he will accept you, too.
Don't worry. I already have everything planned out. Just wait for my good news.
I'm leaving now.
Have a safe trip, Mom.
Is anyone home?
Who is it?
Dad, your little son is here.
Oh, Yiyang, you're here.
You're home. When I was on the street, I was hoping that you were home.
Have a seat.
Hey, Dad, my brother isn't back yet?
He's been busy these few days.
He always comes back really late.
I thought he would come here straight from the airport.
He went to the airport?
Yeah, he didn't tell you?
I met him at the airport.
Do you know what they talked about?
I don't know about that.
I let both of them talk, but it didn't seem that bad in the end.
This older son of yours is so busy that he doesn't have time to see you.
Luckily, you still you have your younger son (me).
Auntie Xu isn't here?
Auntie Xu took a break today.
Then, what are you going to eat later?
I made braised pork and will cook vegetables later. I'm just one person so I don't eat much.
It's not that one person can't eat so much food. It's lonely and boring for one person to eat by him/herself.
Dad, look.
I've brought you a bottle of wine.
If you don't mind, how about I have a couple of drinks with you?
Good.
Yiyang, you normally call me uncle. Why the change all of a sudden?
My brother's dad is also my dad,
now that I don't have to hold back and hide.
Why are you looking for me?
I bought you a present.
I still have a class. Why bring me a gift?
Today we have to setup the office furniture. I will not be able to pick you up tonight.
Take it.
Be careful on your way home.
Do you need help?
No need. You should go back in.
How is it?
Dad, your food is so delicious, more delicious than my mom's food.
Your mom also learned from me how to cook.
You just didn't fully learn it yet.
Yiyang,
you keep calling me dad like that.
I'm still not used to it.
Not used to it? But when you hear it over again and again, you'll get used to it.
Think about it, you and my mom was the original pair.
My brother and I have the same mom, thus, we still count as family.
For me, my biological dad passed away too soon.
I haven't called out 'dad' for a long time.
Although my brother still doesn't acknowledge me as his brother;
today, I will acknowledge you as my dad.
From today onward, my brother and I will respect you.
You are so likable.
I can't say no.
Dad, I'll drink to you.
I wish you health and youth.
Thank you.
Manager Yuan, are you here?
Big sister, what are you doing here?
I'm old friends with Director Yuan, I'm here to talk business with him.
He resigned already.
If it's urgent, let me get someone to take care of you, OK?
Resigned?
Why did he resign all of a sudden?
What is happening?
Hey, you look familiar.
You're that so-and-so who wouldn't let me join the tour.
Right I am the manager here, but how can I help you?
I'm looking for Director Yuan to discuss some business.
He's not here and I can't talk to you. I'll go and find him myself.
Bye-bye.
So strange
Slow down a bit.
Move it over here.
Mister.
The sofas go here.
Set them on two sides.
Hello.
Hi, how are you? Is this Manager Yuan?
Who is this?
I am your old client.
I'm Jiao Xiaoling, the pregnant lady who wanted to join the overseas tour. Don't you remember me?
Oh, hello-hello.
It's like this. I just left 'On the Road to Happiness' travel agency and they said you had resigned.
Where are you working now?
I work for myself now.
You have your own company now?
As I said,
you are so talented and everyone thinks highly of you. You deserve to be the boss.
I looked for you because I need you to help my brother.
This is perfect. Just let your new company take care of it.
You are a client from my old company. This may not be right.
What's not right about it?
I see that you are a good person and I like to work with you.
This is my freedom. They can't do anything.
Later, I'll give my brother your address and have him go see you, ok?
That will do it. Bye-bye!
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♫ The voyage of time travels afar ♫
♫ There will always be waves in the sea of life ♫
♫ The fateful skies, the palpitating starlight ♫
♫ Please ignite your way to my side ♫
♫ Running in our youth, leaning on each other in the twilight ♫
♫ You are my only direction to happiness ♫
♫ My only direction to happiness ♫
♫ Time ticks by and everyone hurries by ♫
♫ I will not ask when it will end, I only want to spend every second with you ♫
♫ Who is lighting up the dark skies in the city ♫
♫ A gentle dream becomes even better because of you ♫
♫ The passing time, and the brilliance of ordinariness ♫
♫ But I can be by your side, by your side as the years go by ♫
♫ Running in our youth, leaning on each other in the twilight ♫
♫ You are the perfect dream of my love, the perfect dream ♫
♫ the perfect dream ♫
♫ Time ticks by and everyone hurries by ♫
♫ In this sea of people, we meet each other in this good times ♫
♫ Time ticks by and everyone hurries by ♫
♫ I will not ask when it will end, I only want to spend every second with you ♫
♫ Time ticks by and everyone hurries by ♫
♫ I will not ask when it will end, I only want to spend every second with you ♫