♫ Like the air, it caught me off guard ♫
♫ Blowing into my ear ♫♫ Pulling on my nerves ♫
♫ Their conversation topics ♫♫ are foreign yet familiar ♫
♫ In a moment of carelessness ♫
♫ I forgot how to breathe ♫
♫ Can't get closer ♫
♫ As if coming from the horizon ♫
♫ The You from within the story ♫
♫ is a light year's distance away ♫
♫ All that I can reach and touch is the past ♫
♫ I admit I am ♫
♫ overestimating myself ♫
♫ I only want to ask myself ♫
♫ how much longer do I need to practice ♫
♫ to be able to adapt to ♫♫ a light year's distance ♫
Far Away Love Episode 9
I showed up while you were on a few dates with Shen An,
it's natural for you to be suspicious.
So you knew how I felt.
I graduated from a prestigious college
so I can't be that dumb.
Despite everything, I'm glad,
I am not sociable and don't interact well with others.
My mother used to say other people were jealous of my being pretty,
but I know that's not the reason.
In the past, only Shen An was willing to talk with me.
Now since I've come back, my parents are traveling all over the world and I only have Shen GeGe.
It's normal that you would misunderstand.
I am just glad that I'm getting to know you.
Because of you, I get to meet other interesting people. It makes me happy.
Jia Ying, now whenever you feel lonely, feel free to contact me.
I'll be there whenever you need me.
Then I'll see you later.
- Goodbye.- Bye.
Fei Fei, what's going on? Why are we eating in this place?
I wanted to enjoy myself here, so be a good friend and keep me company.
All right.
Waitress, I would like to order this
and also that one.
You have ordered our couple's menu, would you like to dine by candlelight?
Why not?
Very well, please give me a few minutes.
Fei Fei, do we really need candles with our meal?
Sorry, I'm late.
- Tai Di!- I hope I haven't kept you waiting for too long.
You're fine, you came just at the right time.
I just found out that one of my clients has altered his schedule,
so now I have to go meet with him.
So when did you hear from this client? I'm been with you all along.
He sent a text.
Why don't you call it telepathy then?
Anyway, I need to leave right now.
It's fine. You need to go if it's for work.
Great!
Take your time and enjoy the meal.
After the meal, you can consider going to one of the movie theaters nearby.
There are probably a few hit movies out right now.
I'm off, bye-bye!
I don't know what's going on with Fei Fei.
This is good,
every time I want to eat with you, you keep refusing. There's no getting out of it this time.
Have you ordered yet?
Fei Fei already did.
How about some wine?
Which wine would you like?
Wine?
Just a moment.
Wine's so expensive!
Tai Di, let's not eat here. It's too expensive.
Don't worry, I'm paying, it's my way of thanking you.
Still, it's not necessary to eat in such a place.
The price of one entree is enough to pay my electric bill for half a year.
Chu Xia, forget about your electric bill, your water bill and any other expenses associated with Meng Xiang.
Forget about all the burdens in your life.
I just want you to be able to
enjoy the wine, the music,
and the gourmet food without any worries.
Just think of it
as me giving you a reprieve from your stressful life for a few hours.
No, I can't do it!
Even if I can forget about the electric and water bills, I still can't forget the prices of the food at this restaurant.
No matter who pays, it's still uncomfortable for me.
If the food has not been prepared yet,
I would just like to leave. I really don't want to eat here.
Please, Tai Di.
For my sake, please?
Alright.
Thank you.
This is so delicious!
What should I say about you?
What? Are you unhappy
that I deprived you of your chance to eat some exorbitantly priced steak?
No, I am unhappy that you deprived yourself.
If I don't deprive myself, then how would I take care of Meng Xiang?
Chu Xia, you sacrifice too much.
Aren't you going to eat?
This food tastes
just like the food I used to eat at this place near my old school.
- Really? - Really.
What do you think?
This tastes wonderful!
This reminds me of the times when I used to go out for midnight snacks with my friends.
You're kidding! You did things like that too?
Of course, I did!
You have to be friends with your classmates or else you'll be the common enemy of those guys.
That's right! Hurry and eat.
So spicy!
What is going on?
You seem to like using your cellphone to chat lately.
It has something to do with Ruo Nan.
Let me tell you right now, this one today does not count. I will definitely treat you to a big meal next time.
Fine. But make sure it won't exceed a month's electric bill. Okay?
Okay.
I wonder how much the electric bill in our company is? It must be around several tens of thousands a month.
Senior!
Fei Fei, what's wrong with you?
So what you mean is that you two canceled your orders
and then ate a sidewalk stall. Then after that, you went to the farmers market?!
That's right.
Please, Senior Teddy...
You're still a CEO.
You should have made her stay at that restaurant!
But seeing her so uncomfortable from head to foot, I really couldn't bear it.
No matter how good a thing is, if you are forced to try it,
it will also turn out awful, isn't that right?
Since she likes sidewalk stalls, then a sidewalk stall it is!
The most important thing is, Chu Xia's happy.
This, this... can the ambience be the same?!
With some things you need a good atmosphere so you can...
Forget it! Just forget it! I'll think of a way myself!
Stop looking already. Hurry and eat.
I'm full already.
Only, you ate so little. So reading cellphone texts can make one full now?
I wasn't really hungry to begin with.
I just want to review the context of your conversation.
Oh my, a woman in love is really scary.
Meng Xiang, eat more.
Shen An is becoming really quite different more and more.
Then... then can I withdraw already?
Don't. Continue with it for now.
I've already finished eating.
Ruo Nan. Ruo Nan!
I should withdraw instead.
If you continue being like this, I'll get angry with you.
- Are you still eating?- I don't want any more.
- Then I'll clear them away now.- Okay.
Ruo Nan.
Ruo Nan, I...
Where is she?
- Take it.- Auntie Ruo Nan, I really can't take it.
- I already bought it for you.- Auntie, I really can't.
I told you to take it so take it.
What are you hiding?
Meng Xiang, take it out. Let me see.
Meng Xiang!...take it out!
Where did you get this from?
Meng Xiang... you didn't steal money, right?
Chu Xia, I bought that for him.
Okay already. Don't be angry any more.
I was the one who insisted on buying it. Meng Xiang wouldn't even accept it no matter what.
Just like what you said earlier,
it was because all his classmates are using smart phone apps and he can't.
That's why he argued with his classmate and ended up fighting. Right?
That's right.
Kids... they all want some face.
Meng Xiang, I dare to guess
that Yao Yao is also using one, right?
That male classmate is able to chat with Yao Yao by smart phone and you can't.
That's why you guys fought, isn't it?
- No!- Then what's the reason?
- It's because that ki--- Auntie Ruo Nan!
Fighting to show off, and showing off because of Yao Yao.
I am very disappointed in you, Meng Xiang.
From now on, you can't use your cellphone.
Chu Xia, it's impossible to live without a cellphone nowadays.
We never had cellphones when we were young, and we survived.
People also didn't wear clothes in prehistoric days!
I'm not going to argue with you. I have made my decision.
I am confiscating your old cellphone.
But I'll allow you to use it at home and in front of me.
Give back your new cellphone to Auntie Ruo Nan.
Also, you are not allowed any more interactions with Yao Yao outside of school.
You need to curb your sense of vanity
and you also can not ask for more things from Auntie Ruo Nan!
Chu Xia, you are misunderstanding your child!
Meng Xiang never asked me for anything,
He's telling you he got into a fight because of a cellphone, that means he is asking for it.
I didn't!
How can I have the right to ask for it?
Even my biological mom and dad don't want to have me!
So how can I ask for anything?!
Chu Xia, Meng Xiang is a boy.
Some things are hard for him to talk about with you.
But this fight was really not for a cellphone.
It's because... because someone told him,
"Tell your dad to buy a new cellphone for you..."
"Oh that's right, you don't have a dad."
"Then since your mom had you at such an early age,"
"she can easily find you a new father."
After I heard that, how did that make me feel?
So I bought this new cellphone for him.
You really misunderstood him.
What if he lied?
You are his mom!
You should trust him!
Rou Nan,
everybody says to trust your kids.
You know how hard that is?!
I really want to trust him,
but I can't, I worry about him so very much!
I'm scared!
I know.
I know you have more stress than other parents.
Don't cry.
It's okay.
You're so quiet today.
- Hello?- Rou Nan,
have you seen Shen An's message?
Can you chat with him today?
I don't feel like it.
Have you make it up with Meng Xiang yet?
Chu Xia, actually you can chat with Shen An about it.
He grew up with a single mom.
Okay.
- Bye bye- Bye bye.
My friend Meng Chuxia,
had a big fight with her son.
So I don't feel good either.
I'm not good at this.
My relationship with my mom was a failure.
But I've met that boy, he is so smart and has his own mind.
Also, he knows how to protect his mom.
I think you can tell Meng Chu Xia, that boy is a diamond.
But he isn't listening to us, we are so worried about him.
I was even more rebellious than him,
but look at me now.
Unfortunately, you grew up to be a big monster.
Excuse me!
- Yes.- I ordered this medium. (In English)
Are you sure, this was official?(In English)
This is a medium done fllet.
More accurately, this is five point five done, and it's texture is not so perfect.
I'm so sorry, we'll cook a new one for you.
Waitress!
Hello.
Is this American black pepper inside?
I'm not sure, I need to ask the chef.
Are you working at this restaurant?
You don't even know where this spice came from?!
I'm so sorry, please wait. Let me call the head chef.
Waiter!
Hello.
That vase. The bottom of that vase looks dirty.
The vase isn't painted evenly.
Take it away.
Customers are always right, isn't that so?
I don't feel good looking at it. Can't I ask you to take it away?
Ah yes, wait a moment, please.
Manager, can you come take a look?
It's that customer again...
I already let the head chef talk to her and then I had the vase changed.
Right, but now she says the lighting isn't right.
How can we change the ceiling lights?
CEO, let me just go to take a look.
That's fine, I'll go too.
I'm not asking you to turn off the lights. I only want to get you to improve.
But since we are very sorry,
we can't satisfy your request.
- Whatever you'd like to order, please have it on us.- (thinking) Chairwoman!
If you have other requests also, we'll do our best.
- Hello, Chairwoman.- Hello, Chairwoman
When can I become a rich lady like her?
I have a friend, she acts like a princess.
But this is a queen.
Have a coffee.
James, you don't work with me
so you forgot, what kind of coffee is this?
Marvin, do you drink this usually?
James, the Chairwoman should have her own coffee,tell someone to bring it.
Never mind, never mind. It's my son's coffee,
as his mom, I should taste it.
Marvin, I brought your favorite Italian cheese.
Chairwoman, please call me by my Chinese name when we work in China.
Fine, whatever you say.
Shen An, right?
How long do you plan to stay during this observation of China?
I plan to stay permanently.
Why?
Since I can send you as the CEO in here,
it's been proven that I value Market of China.
Why I can't come back to take care it by myself?
Moreover, my son already has a fiancée, the wedding will be getting closer.
As a mother-in-law, I should do my part.
I heard Miss He and you get along well.
- So. - So!
Even though I haven't met Miss He yet,
I clearly know her background.
She was born into a family of scholars,
her father is a respected educator.
I still think the same.
Our Shen's Group has a large fortune, you don't have to sacrifice by marrying
to get some profit. If you like it,
Mom will agree with you.
Is that right?
If I like it then you'll agree to it completely?
- Auntie! - Little shadow!
I heard you were back and I came right away. I missed you.
Jia Ying is getting prettier.
Really?
Thanks, Auntie!
Chu Xia, what do you think of this one?
Will Meng Xiang like it?
It's good.
He'll wear anything unless it's something strange.
Thinking about it, Meng Xiang is a good boy.
No picky on food and clothes.
He also wants some allowance and it's so hard to get.
His old-fashioned cell phone was confiscated by you.
No matter what you say, there is no way I'm giving it back to him.
I was really easy before, right now is a very special time.
I have to have some prestige in front of him.
Wow, so you have prestige right now,
then why are you letting me buy a birthday gift for him?
This is called sweet and strict together.
Remind me tonight to order a big cake.
Talking about cake, I have an idea.
Let's make one together tomorrow.
How about a Mom's Heart cake?
That‘s a good idea! You are so smart!
Let's do it!
Wait a second.
Hello, may I ask who is calling?
Is this Miss He?,/i>
Yes, who is this?
I'm Qiao Jia Ying"s auntie. I just came back from overseas.
I heard you were taking care of Jia Ying,
so I'd like to have a dinner with you to express my thankfulness.
I don't know if you would like to come?
Auntie, you are so courteous.
Fine, where are we to meet?
This way, please.
Rou Nan, I shouldn't go inside with you.
She is treating you not me.
She heard we were shopping together,
so she said to bring my friend with me.
Don't worry, Jia Ying should be here also.
Let's go.
Hello, how are you?
Hello!
I'm He Ruo Nan
and this is my best friend, Meng Chu Xia.
Did you sew that button on yourself? It's crooked.
I will sew it on again after I get home.
Auntie, Jia Ying didn't tell me that you came back from overseas,
otherwise, it would be my turn to treat you to dinner.
Never mind.
Actually, we are like family.
Are you hungry? Let's eat.
You go ahead!
Try this one.
Ruo Nan, this Auntie is Shen An's mom.
Miss Meng...
you don't have dinner manners.
I'm sorry.
You went shopping earlier?
Miss He, do you like shopping?
Ruo Nan isn't a person who likes to spend a lot.
She just went shopping with me for my child.
Your child? Do you have a child?
You look so young.
How long have you been married?
I'm sorry, you're a single mom.
It's alright.
Miss He, I heard you knew Jia Ying because of Shen An.
Yes, I'm one of Mr. Shen's friends.
Just a friend?
They are to be partners in marriage
and Ruo Nan takes that very seriously.
She always tells me about how good the CEO is.
I'm asking Miss He.
You are calling Shen An, CEO?
Yes, I'm an employee of Shen's Group.
I heard that Miss He had a friend
who used the connection to get hired by Shen's Group.
That friend then is you.
Auntie, Mr.Shen always treats his job very strictly.
He just provided her a chance to interview.
Chu Xia got hired because she works hard.
You don't know this.
She didn't pass the interview.
She got hired because Shen An special approved it.
Chu Xia and I really didn't know about that.
I hope you aren't blaming Shen An or Chu Xia.
Actually, it was my idea to get Chu Xia to try for Shen's Group.
Ruo Nan did it for me.
That's alright.
Shen An did this favor for you,
that proves you are very important to Shen An.
If someone can get strict Shen An to break the rules,
I'm happy for it.
But, I'm curious about
when did you knew I was Shen An's mom.
Actually, since you called me
I already began to suspect, but after I got here and found out Jia Ying wasn't here,
and saw Auntie's elegant demeanor,
and Chu Xia's very nervous reaction, then I was sure.
You knew who I was, but you didn't show off,
Ruo Nan, you are so rare.
Thank you for the compliment.
Let's eat.
Eggs are ready.
Chu Xia, look.
I bought two cake boxes on the way here, looking good huh?
What do you mean? You prepared two boxes.
You were afraid I'd break one, so you got me an extra one.
I always have confidence in you.
We were making a cake anyway,
so I wanted to make one for Shen An.
Oh, how sweet.
That's right! You've already met your mother-in-law.
It's time to show you are the good wife.
Don't mention about yesterday.
You know it has passed 24 hours already,
but do you feel it?
My hands are still cold and they aren't back to normal.
Is that so? I thought about
Fei Fei and you, one is sharp and one is graceful.
You're so calm no matter what you do.
Now, I know you have someone you care about.
I agree with you.
Now, the only thing I can do is hold on to myself.
But,
if I didn't show I was good enough in front of his mom,
what can I do? Just like in front of Shen An.
- I'm very nervous.- Don't worry!
No matter how scary the monster is, if you see it often enough then you will feel it's as cute as a pet.
Are you talking about Shen An or his mom?
Both.
What kind of cake are we making?
I want to make a special cake.
How special?
This!
This is celery,
this is purple potato,
add strawberries and chocolate
- It's good, right?- I really want to know
what kind of taste it has after you take a bite.
It should be good.
I still haven't asked you yet,
why do you like unrelated foods mixed together?
I remember you told me
even if I make these so strange foods, it's still very interesting.
Maybe just because of that.
Rearranging these normal ingredients
maybe it tastes just okay
or maybe it's very bad, but one thing will never change.
You'll never know
what kind of taste you will get. Then you'll have no expectations.
Life is hard already.
We have to find something interesting.
Not cars nor houses.
Experiencing some happiness that has nothing to do with reality.
Okay, we'll end this topic here.
- Next.- Chairwoman.
I'm sorry to interrupt you,
the topic of research and development hasn't finished yet, right?
I just said it,
Shen's Group should focus on high-end and classic products.
Why do people like our coffee?
Because people like our classic taste and classic culture.
So I think to find a new taste in coffee through research and development
is a waste of time.
Every classic taste was an innovation when it first came out.
Lontano's success already proved that.
Right.
This explains why the board of directors is not against innovation.
Moreover, we encouraged your restaurant project.
But everything has a limit.
You have to admit the classic taste will never go wrong.
For example, we promoted our tea drink a while ago.
We then hastily copied the "Classic Taste" and introduced it in the Market
to get involved in the Tea Drink market, but
the result wasn't so happy, right?
Shen An.
As a young leader, you have audacity and ideas.
Very good.
No matter what
we have to follow the regulations.
Shen's Group is not mine,
or yours, it belongs to every stockholder.
Chairwoman is afraid of me doing something, so then asks you to watch me.
No, CEO. I'm your assistant.
I should follow you around.
You and I both understand what kind of role you play by my side.
Don't force me the say it .
Tell Chairwoman, I will follow her orders completely.
Tell her don't worry.
I'm going on a date. Do you still want to follow me?
How was it? Do you like it?
It's good.
Come, come and eat.
We should light up the candles first, then we'll cut the cake. I made it by myself.
Can I have another birthday gift?
What?
Can you give my cell phone back?
Meng Xiang, Mom can't.
Mom really wants you and Yao Yao not to contact each other after school.
This year is the important year.
Then you turn on my cell phone.
- Why?- Today is my birthday,
I want to check if someone sent messages to me.
Wait a second.
Don't try looking this way.
That's okay, I already knew where you hid it.
I won't take it.
This kid.
Look, there are some classmates who sent happy birthday messages.
See who it is?
Yao Yao.
Is there someone else?
No.
Do you know why?
I only have Yao Yao, one friend.
- Meng Xiang.- I'm not hungry, you eat by yourself.
Meng, Meng... Cut the cake, I made it for you.
You haven't seen--
I really haven't seen that you can make this kind of normal stuff.
Oh, no! Your auntie Ruo Nan took the wrong cake!
How was it? Something wrong at work?
My concept was different from Chairwoman.
That's okay.
You... you can take care of it.
I have a question I want to ask you.
Why are you different than when we chat on the phone?
Am I?
When we chat on the phone,
if I said that I have some problems, then you will force me to tell you.
This kind of behavior from someone else is annoying but works for me.
I feel very relaxed after I get my thoughts out.
But when I face to you, I feel you don't really care about my business.
Of course I care, but...
maybe because I'm afraid of saying something wrong when we meet.
Therefore, I'm afraid to ask you.
Oh, right, I got a gift for you.
I made it by myself. You taste it.
Sorry, this cake--
Looks like it's really special!
Strawberry, celery...
and chocolate.
Actually, this cake...
Very interesting.
Even though the taste so complicated, not that delicious,
but it's very unique.
You seem to like it so much.
I like it very much.
Oh, what do you want to say earlier?
Nothing, it's good if you like it.
How did you think of putting these ingredients together to make a cake?
Rearranging these ingredients,
maybe the taste is just okay
or maybe it's very bad, but one thing will never change.
You'll never know what kind of taste you will get.
Then you'll have no expectations.
Life is already hard.
We have to try find something interesting
Experience some happiness that has nothing to do with reality.
Look, it's right here.
My dream is building a restaurant here.
Why?
People have so many realistic happy moments in life.
For example, getting a promotion, getting a pay raise,
and having a pretty partner.
But, gourmet food and nature
can bring people simple happiness.
I hope my restaurant
can give the people who are stressed by life
and come to see the ocean, a little bit of joy.
What happened?
Did I say something wrong?
No, it's very good.
Let's get engaged.
Ah?
- Hello, Chu Xia.- Ruo Nan!
I've been calling you and you didn't answer. You took the wrong cake!
I found out too.
Did you open it in front of Shen An? Was it okay?
He... he is fine.
That's because of you!
If you told him it was made by me, he would have thrown it out right away.
Chu Xia, I...
I can't talk to you right now.
Let's talk later.
Ok, you go ahead. Go, I call you later.
Ruo Nan, you barely ever come here by yourself.
What wrong? Did something happen?
Nothing.
Why is your face so pale?
Maybe the wind was too strong.
Fei Fei,
Chu Xia and Tai Di
aren't getting along as we were expecting, right?
Talk about it, those two make my head ache.
I'm thinking if we got brain-washed by Chu Xia.
We thought any man if he accepted Meng Xiang,
Chu Xia should marry him. But actually,
Chu Xia has the right to choose a man who is suited to her spirit.
What do you mean? Did Chu Xia choose someone already?!
No.
When Tai Di just came back from overseas,
I thought Chu Xia's happiness finally came.
After all maybe Chu Xia
refused Tai Di because she didn't want to delay his studying abroad.
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♫ We're all afraid of loneliness ♫
♫ We all want emancipation ♫
♫ Since the beginning, we've seriously thought about living together ♫
♫ We're all afraid of falling ♫
♫ falling in the desert of love ♫
♫ Using wandering as an excuse to escape the shackles of the heart ♫
♫ The heart, that wants to love is searching ♫
♫ No matter how far the distance is ♫
♫ With a heart, that has been pained, waiting for a love, that was once damn bloody far away ♫
♫ A heart, that wants to love is determined ♫
♫ Even if it's bottomless ♫
♫ I will still be here ♫♫ Waiting until you've finished watching the scenery ♫