I'm right, aren't I?
No
Then why are you so nervous?
You have a guilty conscience
I don't have a guilty conscience
I don't have the means to keep a mistress
Yes, you do
The vampish Fan Fangfang
Didn't she harass you?
She called your name endearingly
She threw herself at you. Aren't you something!
That happened such a long time ago
Besides... - Besides what?
She's behind bars now
Serves her right!
She's already in a sorry plight
There's no need to be spiteful
It hurts you that I'm criticizing her?
Why don't you ﬂy over there to see her?
The Singapore dollar is stronger
You can have one wife here and four wives there
You're being ridiculous
Fada, your porridge is ready
It's ready?
Xiuzhen, your face looks like thunder
Did Guang upset you?
Stay out of this
I haven't finished. Where are you going?
I have to make porridge!
How dare you yell at me!
Ou Jinguang, make yourself clear right this minute!
Explain it to her, Guang
I didn't do anything. What's there to explain?
He said he hadn't done anything. There's nothing to explain
Who the hell would believe him?
She said nobody would believe you
Right, I know
Xiuzhen, Guang said there is no bad blood...
between a married couple
You turned up this early...
to wreak vengeance
Did he say that?
He wanted to say it, but he dared not
So I said it for him
Men shouldn't gossip
Eat your porridge
Ou Jinguang, explain yourself!
What do you want me to say?
Did you give her money secretly?
I didn't
You're still in contact with that slut!
What slut? He has a mistress?
I don't believe this! You're keeping a mistress
You have a pretty and capable wife
How could you cheat on her? I'm going to slaughter you!
- I'm going to slaughter you! - What are you doing?
Aren't you stopping me?
Why should I?
You see it in drama serials
A woman may diss her husband,
but each remark cuts her like a knife
When she sees her husband getting hit,
she'll jump to his defence no matter what
Are you in a drama serial?
I hate cheating boyfriends and husbands
I'm talking about you!
I didn't
Don't deny it
One look at you and I know you're lying
I know, but I gave you $200 yesterday
What? Your dad's fallen ill?
I'm busy. I'll call you back
Guang, I'm going to buy 4D
It's a lucky number and may sell out soon
Let go. Don't get me into trouble
Uncle Hai, what's the lucky number?
I also want to strike 4D
4444
4444 is a lucky number? You can't be serious
I really must get going
Dad!
It's none of my business
Did you take money from the stall?
Did you?
Let me remind you
The man you're talking to is your father-in-law
I'm talking reason now, not kinship
Got it. Carry on
Dad, you haven't answered me
I had an emergency
Did you ask Guang?
No
Dad, what you did was wrong
Guang has a stall to run
I told you I'd had an emergency
Her dad's ill and she needs to send money back
How did you know?
Uncle Hai, you're the one who's keeping a mistress?
You have a mistress?
What mistress?
I'm a widower
Why can't I have a girlfriend?
Finding romance in old age
It proves I still have charm
Seriously? I think you haven't got any energy
You gasp for breath after clearing a few dishes
What charm could you have?
You want to be a cradle-snatcher...
like Marco Chin?
I'm younger than him
- That's right - Dad, that woman's living off you
No, I'm supporting her
She's such a poor thing
She left her hometown to marry a man here
Her husband passed away after barely a year
It was no surprise, though. He was in his 60s,
while she's not even 30
It's little wonder that he died
His family thought she was a jinx...
and threw her out
She dared not tell her own family
Then, a flood hit her hometown
After the flood came a drought
After the drought ended, her mum fell ill
Now, her dad's ill
- So I... - So you're now in dire straits
No
Guang, did you know about this?
No
He's henpecked. I wouldn't dare tell him
Dad, he's not henpecked
He respects me
I'll respect you two in future
But I didn't have a choice
I swear it won't happen again
Dad, please be very careful
Do you know what the news said?
Last year, the number of love scams went up 17 times
Don't be so trusting
Don't hand your money over to people without question
Got it. I'll be careful
Honey
Watch the money closely
If this happens again, I won't cut Dad any slack
Dad, why are you dating a younger woman?
Ou Jinguang, couldn't you tell your dad was trying to save you?
He borrowed Auntie Chicken Rice's handphone to save you
I'm not clueless. I may come and go,
but I'm very clear on the things I catch here and there
You'd better take Fada's advice
Cut off any ties whether it's right or wrong
Don't get yourself or others into trouble
Uncle Hai, I doff my hat to you
To save your son,
you stayed calm and came up with a brilliant story
You have my utmost admiration
Here's a "like"
It's a true story, not a fabricated one
He's really a cradle-snatcher
Grandma, stop pretending
I won't feel guilty and let you bum around at home
You think I'm pretending to be in pain?
I'm not an actress
My body feels sore and achy
An old machine that's been lying idle will creak all over
Now you know being work-shy...
will give you aches all over
Do the boxing workout I taught you every morning...
before selling vegetables for three hours
You'll soon go back to your old robust self
Call the police! Someone broke out of jail!
Call the police!
I've been released from jail
As if!
Stop there!
- What are you doing? - Beating him up
Why did you provoke her the minute you came home?
I didn't
My good behaviour got me an early release
But the moment I came home, I saw...
You saw a monster that was neither a human nor a ghost?
I didn't say that
You did - I didn't
I didn't expect my Youme to become like this
She started hitting me as soon as she saw me
You landed me in this plight
Stay there. I'm going to whack you!
No!
Oh no!
I lost $10 million because of you!
Your uncle's going to go bald. Pull them apart
It's wise to stay out of a married couple's row
Grandma, this is our cue to beat a hasty retreat
If we don't do something,
your uncle will get dismembered
We? - Me
Don't mess with me, old hag!
Youme!
Grandma, you still have what it takes
Listen, I'm not to be triﬂed with!
What's wrong?
Prop me up
So that was empty bluster?
What are you doing?
What are you looking for?
Nothing
Shun called to say...
we might be recalled this Saturday
NS is more important than me
Nah
You're still mad at me then
You'll always drop by the shop after you close up,
but not today
I'm not mad at you
You're lying
I know I was a little fierce this morning
But you can't blame me
What woman can tolerate her husband liking another woman?
I don't
I know
Your dad has no sense of shame
Isn't he too old to have a mistress?
Do not learn from him
Yes
Good. That's my good boy
You didn't turn up just now
There's something I want to tell you
What is it?
My appetite has been...
Poor? Are you unwell?
I'll take you to the doctor's
Not poor but especially hearty
Eat more then
Don't be scared of putting on weight. Fleshier women look better
If it's what I think it is, I'll...
put on weight
What do you mean?
I may be expecting
Expecting what? - A baby
Really?
I won't know until I get it checked
Let's go see a doctor now
No need
Go buy a pregnancy test kit
I'll know for sure then
I'm going to be a daddy?
Thanks, dear
I'm going to be a daddy
It's not confirmed and you're already so happy
I'm sure it'll be confirmed
Youme
Don't do this to yourself
Have some water
Get out of my face!
I'm calling the police
I'll tell the police you beat me up
No - You abused me
Don't call, Youme
That's how my aunt is
She's very rough with us, too
If I'd used all my power,
you would've stayed down
You're already gasping for breath after using only 20% of your power
Had you used all your power, you wouldn't have been able to get up
How come there's no sound?
Don't call
The telephone line got cut off because we didn't pay the bill
Don't call
Where's my handphone?
Boy! Boy, where's my handphone?
Stop shouting. He must've gone out
She sleepwalks through her day
She doesn't stop the boy when he plays with fire,
or climbs the windows,
or takes cough syrup like it's candy
She lets him run amok
How can she call herself a mother?
How could you let a kid climb windows, play with fire...
and down meds like candy?
He's our child
Nonsense!
You're to blame. I was a fool to trust you
I thought you'd give me a good life
That's why I didn't have an abortion
You're so irresponsible!
Absolutely irresponsible!
Even if I were dying, I'd give her a piece of my mind first
I don't believe this
How could you say something so cruel?
Many people want to have kids
They pray to the deities and consult doctors, but may not get their wish
Heaven bestowed you this child. You should teach him well...
Don't say anymore. Let's eat
Let's eat
Look what I bought
Smells good
Of course. It's assorted roast meat
Why are you so good to me today?
You woke up bright and early to exercise,
and sold vegetables for three hours
You deserve a reward
I said this morning,
anyone who doesn't tidy the flat will get no food
Uncle, bless your stars
You can have Ou Jinxuan's share
Boy, come and eat
Coming
You come out when you hear there's food
Where's the handphone?
Why is it dripping wet?
You're naughty!
Boy... - You'll be the death of me!
Boy, call Papa
Daddy. He's your daddy
Papa-Daddy
Boy, this is for you
Grandma, here you go
You said assorted roast meat
It's all here - assorted roast meat
There are only two pieces of roast pork
I saw you nicking a piece of meat just now
You're a scrooge
Since you've worked hard today...
and that your Swordswoman's Flying Kick...
almost had you killed,
I'll give you another piece
Uncle, I get it, really
Kinship touches hearts,
but the stomach can't go hungry
What do I do about her?
Let her be. Take care of yourself first
She looks like she can't wait to skin you alive and devour your ﬂesh
Come on
She's heartless towards me, but I won't do the same to her
Only if she appreciates your devotion
Do you enjoy being spurned by her?
Sit down and have the much-missed assorted roast meat
But I've got to... - No more buts
We can choose from many paths in life
She had to choose a boggy one
Look, she's all filthy and smelly
She's neither human nor ghost
Even the gods can't save you
Sit yourself down
I've saved an extra portion for you
Sit
Do you take me for a dead person,
or you want to starve me to death?
Grandma, don't wolf the food down. It's all yours
All that hard work, so now I'm starving
You people are too much!
Where's the parson's nose?
Grandma, why did you take the parson's nose?
It's only a parson's nose
Parson's noses are good for the skin
Why aren't you eating the drumstick?
Mummy's crying
Mummy, you can have it
I don't want it
You can have the drumstick. Don't cry
I don't want it!
Eat, Mummy
You're annoying!
Sorry, Ah Boy
Sorry
Guang
Let's go in
I brought you biscuits and water
It's stuffy. Why don't you open the windows?
Fangfang, there's no water or electricity here
Government officers may also show up anytime
You can't go on like this
I've asked around,
but there's no news of Chen Bangqing
I was hoping Fada could help you when he came back
He's so smart. If he's willing to help,
there's a glimmer of hope
But... he says he won't break the law
I get it
Guang
I'm sorry
I'm being selfish
You've been helping me,
but I keep putting you in a spot
You're a married man
Should something happen,
I'll get you and your family into trouble
So I've decided...
I've decided to leave
What are your plans?
I'll take it one step at a time
I'll be able to figure a way out. Don't worry about me
You still want to look for Chen Bangqing?
Fangfang, so what if you find Chen Bangqing?
He's so callous. If he says,
"Who are you? I don't know you",
there's nothing you can do
Are you able to contact the people who arranged your trip?
Tell them to arrange... - Guang
I'll handle my own matter
Don't worry
I brought you some clothes
Here's $2,000 plus
Take it
I can't take your money
It isn't enough for your trip back, though
So...
I've got some gold jewellery
Take it just in case
Guang
You've already helped me a lot
I can't take your money and jewellery
If your wife finds out,
she'll be very angry
She won't know
The money is what I made from helping my dad...
tend the provision shop
I took some of it to set up the porridge stall and this is the rest
My mum had given my sister the gold jewellery
My sister thought it dowdy and wouldn't fancy it
Just take it
That's all I can help you now
Guang
Thank you
Fangfang
Where there's life, there's hope
You're still young and you have a bright future
Don't throw away your life...
for someone like Chen Bangqing
It's not worth it
I've to go
Take care of yourself
Goodbye, Guang
Fangfang
I've got some coins here
If you need my help again, call me
That's OK
I won't trouble you anymore
Bye
I think it's the sixth ﬂoor. The flat is vacant
I think I saw flickering candlelight at night
I bet someone's hiding inside
What is it, Guang?
The police are here. You must leave
Forget those. Quick!
That's the unit
Police
Stop hiding
Over there
Come out!
You OK? - Yes
Police
Let's go, quick
Ah Boy's asleep
Uncle, Grandma, sit down
You've hit him,
you've cried and you've ranted
Can you talk to us calmly?
I thought you and my uncle had tied the knot,
but it turned out to be a misunderstanding
They'd picked the solemnization date
On the day itself, she changed her mind
So we had them pay their respects to the ancestors instead
Well, they can tell the ancestors...
that they don't get along at all
If they don't get a "divorce", someone will die
The ancestors will turn the other way
Both of you will go your separate ways
It's settled, then
Settled? You made it sound so easy
You mean Ah Boy?
Of course you find him a burden
My uncle will raise Ah Boy himself
What about me? What are you going to do about me?
Jerk!
You lost me my job and money
My own family has also abandoned me
Are you throwing me out now?
You want to see me starved to death?
Things aren't that bad
There's love and warmth in this world
You think your family's cut off ties with you
I bet my bottom dollar...
your dad and brother don't think that
They still care about you
That's right. Your brother often visits you and Ah Boy
But you always give them a black look
You think my brother's a good man?
His wife hates me
I'm the thorn in her flesh
Do you also see her as a thorn in your flesh?
When you see her, you don't even greet her
So don't blame her for giving you dirty looks
Exactly. Young people these days don't respect their elders
They call them "old monster" or "old hag"
What do you want now?
Two men and an old...
an old granny are bullying a defenceless woman
I haven't said anything
So say something
Why are you keeping quiet?
You used to say you loved me a lot
He has no right to say it
He's unable to solve your problems
He's not obligated to help you
But I know him well
He makes snide remarks, but he's not mean
He's a loyal and faithful man
If he could,
he'd contribute money or provide a roof over your head
Look, he can't even take care of himself now,
much less you
You're absolving yourselves of responsibility?
No, we're not
We're not obligated to help you
You and my uncle are adults
Your actions are of your own choosing
But, even so, we're not as heartless as you think we are
We want to settle this satisfactorily,
to have a happy ending,
so we can turn off the lights, go to sleep and have a sweet dream
Do you guys understand?
Yes
I see progress
What about you?
Crap!
What exactly do you want?
That's not a question for me
It's a question for you. What do you want?
You'd better make yourself clear today
What is your decision?
Hang on. I'll go take a look
It's the police - I know. Let's go
What now?
Let's go to my shop. Come
Hurry. Go inside
Where do you think you're going?
I'm going to kill you!
Dear, what are you doing?
What am I doing?
I should be asking you that
Dear (Lao Po)...
No need to remind me that I'm old (Lao)
I mean, sweetie
Call me that again and I'll...
Find the cockroach for me
Get rid of it
I know - it must be hiding there
De... Sweetie
Put this away. It's bad for the baby
I was so obsessed with catching the roach that I forgot
Have you bought it?
I'm going to the toilet. Tend the shop
Fangfang
Hide here first
I'll let you know when it's safe to leave
Have you decided?
My decision is...
I haven't got one
Where are you going? - Toilet
You're not going anywhere until you've made a decision
Don't be so cruel
She needs to use the toilet. Go...
I hate to be cruel,
but surely you can tell she's being difficult
Fada, you can't stop her from using the toilet
Fine, you go with her
Sing her a song while you keep her company
Sing Do You Know I'm Waiting For You?
"Do you know I'm waiting for you?"
Stop asking me and stop forcing me
Ma'am, I'm not forcing you
Time waits for no one
The birth rate is low
Don't expect your children to take care of you when you're old
You can only depend on yourself
Get a job, save up and make CPF contributions
If you've set aside enough money in your CPF account,
you'll have a happy retirement
Most people work hard...
to build up their nest eggs
You're not even 30,
but you've already emptied your nest egg
Do you want to drift through life?
Bum around aimlessly?
Why don't you plan and map out your future?
Are you dumbstruck by my emphatic speech?
Yes. I can't believe how shameless you are
That's right. Those words apply to you as well
You're a shiftless slob
Tomorrow doesn't exist in your dictionary
You have no right to lecture me
Fine, I've scored an own goal
Since I have no right to lecture anyone, let's...
Uncle, you say it
I have no right to talk either
You didn't do serious self-reﬂection...
while behind bars?
Yes, I did a lot of thinking
I racked my brains so much my hair started to Grey
Tell us what you think then
Grandma, let's make ourselves comfortable and listen to him
Sir
What were the police doing here?
They asked if we saw anyone suspicious
I hear there are people holing up in the empty flats
Lots of people have moved away
Units not properly locked up may be used for illegal activities
That isn't our concern
Have you done the test?
Well?
Come here
Tell me - how did it go?
I don't know how accurate it is
But there are two lines
What does "two lines" mean?
It means it's confirmed
Confirmed?
I'm going to be a daddy
I'm going to be a daddy! I'm going to...
You want the whole of Dakota to hear you?
I'm going to be a daddy
Youme
I did a lot of thinking when I was in jail
After I was born,
my dad had a fortune teller look at my birth chart
My life weighs only a few Liang
It's the life of a beggar
he gave me up to a family
My surname was also changed
It didn't change anything
I've achieved nothing in life
Grandma, he said he was going to say only a few things
He's even dug up the past
Have a little patience
The Asian markets will have closed when he finishes
What did you say?
Time is money
I'll stand to lose financially
What? You think you're running a business?
Youme
I refused to accept my fate
I didn't want to live from hand to mouth
I'd stop at nothing...
to further my own ends
And then I was thrown behind bars
I'm not telling you this...
to win your sympathy
I just want you to know...
I've realized something
If I'd realized this earlier,
I wouldn't have ended up in jail
In life, you should accept your lot
You have to accept your lot before you can turn it around
What do you mean by turning it around?
Transforming my fate
Have you heard of the phrase?
I've heard of turning the tide, but not turning it around
That's right, they are similar
Youme, take a competition for example
You're losing,
but grab victory from the jaws of defeat in the end
This is called turning it around
It doesn't matter if you were born under an unlucky star
As long as you work extremely hard,
you'll be able to turn your fate around
Say, you have $1 and someone else has $100
That's 100 times more
You want to get that $100 at any cost
In the end, you may even lose your $1
That's called not accepting your lot
Youme, you must accept your lot first
Forget that $100 and focus on your $1
If you push yourself hard,
$1 can become $2, $2 can become $4 and $4 becomes $8
You may not end up getting $100,
but you'll definitely receive more,
more than $1
Sweetie, why are you locking the gate?
The police are looking for someone suspicious
It's safer to lock it
Sweetie! What are you going to get?
Sugar
You're pregnant
Don't carry heavy stuff. I'll get it for you
Why are you so anxious? It's not heavy
It's only a packet of sugar
Not even a packet of sugar
All right. You get it for me
Guang
Congratulations
You overheard us?
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I could become a father
I'd thought no girl...
would ever fall for someone like me
But I got myself a wife,
and now I'm going to be a father
Guang, you're a good person
Your kindness will be rewarded
That's why you married a good woman
You're also going to have a smart and lovely child
Remember this -
your happiness didn't come easy
Cherish it
I should leave
If I land you in trouble,
I'll never be able to forgive myself
Wait. The back gate is locked
My wife and customers are in the shop
Wait till the shop closes before leaving
Listen to me, Youme
My love for you will never change
Not in a hundred years, it won't
I really want to be with you...
and start afresh
But if you don't love me anymore,
or you decide not to love me,
I will let you go
I've figured things out
If you love someone, you don't have to be with her,
or see her every day
I'll lock away the love in my heart,
that's enough for me
Grandma, are you cramping up?
His words are so mushy that I'm cramping up
I'd rather you spoke
True. I can't stand it either
I'll say it. Ou...
I haven't come to the key point
Youme
I'll let you go,
but promise me you'll pull yourself together
You were beautiful once
You can look beautiful again
You had dreams once
You can still pursue them
Grandma, give him face
Pay attention and listen to him
Open your eyes. Come on
Tell me your decision
I'm mentally prepared
No matter what your decision is,
Well said. Very well said
But what options have I got?
I have nothing. Nothing left
You think you suffered in jail
You know what I feel like I'm also locked up in jail
I don't want to live like this anymore
I feel so lost now
I feel miserable
I know
You're like an injured bird
But it's blustery and stormy outside
It's best that you stay here
Don't make a decision till your injuries have healed
OK? - But they want to throw me out
My aunt isn't the heartless sort
What about the other person?
You mean my nephew? To hell with him!
He doesn't call the shots here
Don't worry, Youme
From now on, I'll work my socks off,
and give you and our son a good life
You'll have Internet connection, you can play games,
you'll eat and live well
Just focus on getting well
Don't say anything or make a decision yet
OK?
What's wrong?
My head's spinning
I haven't eaten in two days
Someone's hoping I will leave when I can't take it anymore
Aunt... - It's not me
You...
Pretending to be sleeping?
Stop pretending
Sweetie, go up first. I'll close up
That's OK. I'm almost done
I haven't mopped the ﬂoor
All right. Don't take too long
Careful
Sweetie, bye-bye - Bye-bye
I haven't checked the stock
How many people?
Please give me your contact number
Honey! Help me!
Honey!
Help, honey!
Help! No!
Sweetie, it's OK
It's OK. Easy
Why can't I see anything?
It's all pitch-black
Am I blind?
I can't see. Help me! - It's OK
Why can't I see anything? Help me!
It's OK. I'll help you
Why? - I'll help you
You OK?
Yes
Why did you fall down?
Oh, it's that bottle
What a fright
I thought you'd gone home. Why are you still here?
I was on my way home when I realized I hadn't checked the stock,
so I came back
This whole thing is weird
What happened?
When I tumbled over, I felt something
No, someone broke my fall when I fell backwards
Sweetie, there's no one else here
It's true
Someone broke my fall when I fell backwards
It must be a mystical force
It was protecting our baby
Makes sense
Thank you...
Thank you, Fangfang
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