Let me go!
What are you doing? Let her go!
-Mum, are you OK? -Auntie Hui, are you OK?
I'm OK
Go after him!
He... he's gone far ahead
Stop right there!
Stay with my mum
Call the police, too
Xiong!
Go for it!
Why did you attack me? - Sorry!
Look what you did
Sorry!
Yeah right! Where's the man?
Hello!
Remember my face. I will be back
Ajussi... Ajussi...!
Coming! Youme, yes?
I'd like to have something to drink
What do you want?
-Chocolate milk -OK! Coming right up
Aunt, where do we keep the chocolate powder?
Feeding that lazy pig again?
Where is it?
Try looking for it in the cabinet
She's already such a slob. Why are you still waiting on her?
I get so annoyed each time she bosses you around
She and I complement each other perfectly
So don't get mad
Useless boy. You're letting her lord it over you
Even a maid gets paid
But what do you get in return?
I don't ask for anything in return
But I do care what is in it for her
I only give, but expect nothing in return
You've lost me
Aunt, you won't get it
It's what I call l-o-v-e, love
I'm so tired
Shares?
Let's see what shares that punk buys
So many?
Manggo. 350,000
Coogle. ABIB. Sugaa. Corrs
How much money has he made?
Ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, ten thousands... millions?
Millions?
He's back!
Don't let him know about this - OK
Just how much does that punk have?
Don't be so insensible
You're sick, but you still went out
I know what you're after
But face up to reality
What's meant to be yours will be yours
What are you talking about?
Weren't you out wooing Weixiong?
How come there's a bump?
I'm sorry, Granny Swordswoman
You did this to him?
Good job!
Or he'd think he could win the fair maiden's heart
Exactly! Big Brother,
do you think Dakota is the universe?
Here, Big Brother
Everyone knows that...
Teddy has a lawyer boyfriend
But here you are pestering her
You're even faking illness to get her attention
He's really running a temperature
Potty Mouth told me that...
he had three Mao Shan Wang durians all by himself, no wonder he fell sick!
So you deliberately gave yourself a fever,
and win her sympathy
You... - What?
I'll play the bad guy today
By exposing you, I'm doing you a favour
Just give up the thought
Weixiong, let him be
He's only after one thing
He's lusting after you! Ignore him!
You... - What?
Don't expect her to give you CPR
There? I told you he's a lech
Ignore him!
Weixiong, go back first
He'll be fine
I'll get going then
Granny Swordswoman, he's still sick
If he doesn't get any better,
take him to the clinic to get a blood test done
OK - Bye
Teddy... - Stop pretending to be sick
Let me knock sense into you - Xiaoying!
He's really sick
I'm helping him with his sickness
Weixiong, just go home,
or he won't know when to give up
I'll get going then
Granny Swordswoman, keep an eye on him
I will
Enough of your acting. She's gone
Young man, here's a piece of advice for you
When it comes to matters of the heart...
Carry on
I don't know how to continue
What? - Seriously!
Well, I... - Have some water
Auntie may look normal and all,
but we all know that she's a patient
Letting your mum receive professional care...
would be best for her
Or both of you will suffer
Your mum won't get optimal care,
and your work will be affected
Xiong, have it while it's warm
Thanks, Grandma
You've had a long day
Spend the night here
Grandma - What is it?
Grandma
I'd like to send Mum to a nursing home
Zhentian has a good nursing home to recommend
No!
Grandma
Your mum doesn't need nursing care!
I don't wish to do it either
But she slipped out behind our backs
Had we not found her in time,
I dare not imagine what could have happened
You're aware of it too
I clock long hours at work
I can't take care of her
You're also getting on in years. I don't wish to tax you
Nursing homes are well-equipped
She'll also receive professional medical and nursing care
Even with the best facilities, it is still a nursing home!
Some old folks‘ homes...
even rival posh hotels
But I wouldn't stay there even if it were free of charge!
We all need a place to call home
It's only when we step foot into our home...
do we feel a sense of peace and security
Sending your mum to a nursing home...
is akin to sending me to an old folks‘ home
Grandma
Xiong, don't worry about us
Just focus on establishing your career
Leave your mum in my care
I may be older now, but I can still do it
I'll just give up my mahjong games,
and keep your mum company at home
Your mum is a good daughter-in-law
When she was still well,
she took good care of me
I often ranted at her for no good reason,
but she put up with me
Some daughters-in-law see their mothers-in-law as enemies,
wishing they never had to see them
She needs care now
How could I just let her be?
So long as I'm still able to take care of her,
I'll never let her go to a nursing home!
OK, I'll handle it
Hello, Mr Lin - Hello
I'm Guan Meiyu, assistant concierge manager
How may I help you?
I left my briefcase in the taxi
You're welcome. Let me know if you need further assistance
Yes?
Meiyu, Mummy wants you to read a letter from HDB
Can't you do it for her?
I offered to do it,
but she prefers having you read it for her
She wants to cook dinner for you
Meiyu, come back for dinner
I'll get Mummy to cook your favourite stir-fried luncheon meat with potato
OK, you're a bother
Meiyu, you must come home
Bye
Mummy!
Did you have to shout?
Announcing to the world that I'm your mum?
Meiyu is coming home for dinner tonight
I see. So she's coming back
And why are you so happy?
Mummy, could you cook her favourite stir-fried luncheon meat with potato?
OK. You're such a nag
Let's break for lunch
It's lunch break - Let's eat
You people are too much
How come?
You didn't tell us that...
she'd become a singer
Did she become a singer? No, she didn't
No? We all saw it for ourselves
Here
When did you get on TV?
It wasn't on TV. Someone posted it online
The video had many views
It feels strange. That doesn't feel like me
It was you all right!
You didn't tell us you'd be performing
Yeah! We could have lent you our support
She was only doing it for fun
Her older sis knew she likes singing,
so she got her this gig at a music cafe
She has two gigs a week
So why is she still working as a cleaner?
It's my day job after all
Yes, singing is only her part-time job
Young people should earn their keep
Meimei, you may just become a sensation,
just like that "Un... Unbelievable"
I don't think so. If I really became famous,
it'd be truly un... unbelievable
- What would you like to have? - How about getting room service?
Sure!
Guang, that woman is weird
She's been following us and staring away
See you back at the hotel. I've something to attend to
What is it?
Don't ask. Just go
How did you make your way here?
By having me arrested...
and deported,
you thought you'd seen the last of me
Am I right?
You couldn't have entered Singapore legally
Did you use a fake passport or did you smuggle into the country?
Whether I used a fake passport or smuggled into this country,
I had to come back here at all costs!
It was all or nothing for me
I want you, Chen Bangqing,
to pay the price for what you did!
What do you want?
You cheated so many people out of their hard-earned money...
to buy yourself a sports car and fool around with women
Chen Bangqing, aren't you afraid of retribution?
Out with it. How much do you want?
I don't care for your filthy money!
So what do you want?
I'll tell you what I want
But before I do that,
I want to know this
Why did you set me up and betray me?
I did not set you up
Then why was I arrested?
Why was I sent to jail?
Why was I deported?
I was also a victim just like you!
I didn't expect Mr Liu to backstab me!
You wanted to stay in Singapore
So I gave you a director's post - Stop it!
When you offered me to that disgusting cad,
I'd already told you that...
I wanted nothing more to do with him or his company!
I know
I wanted to remove your name from the board of directors
But Mr Liu...
Stop it!
Stay still! - Let go of my hand
What are you doing?! - Stay still!
Run and I'll die together with you!
Fangfang, don't...
Yes... It was all my fault
I betrayed you. I deserve to die!
Yes... I was in cahoots with Mr Liu
I was blinded by greed
I even betrayed my closest and dearest
I should have killed you there and then
But it's not too late
That way, a scumbag like you...
won't be able to harm more people!
Fangfang, let me off...
Please calm down
We got together when I was 18
I underwent two abortions because of you
When you offered me as a gift to that gross man,
I forgave you afterwards
But you made me take the rap and go to jail in your stead
How could you do this to me!
I'm going to kill you! - No!
Killing me won't change anything now!
You still have your parents to look after
They are in poor health
If you commit a crime here,
you'll leave them devastated
I understand your anger and hatred for me
I've hurt you deeply
For the sakes of your parents, give me another chance
Let me make up for the hurt I've inflicted on you
Make up?
Yes! I'll make it up to you. I'll give you money
I don't want your filthy money!
No... Fangfang
I can understand why you don't want my money
But without the money,
what will your parents live on?
Can you bear to see them reduced to begging,
living on others‘ charity?
Fangfang, let me raise a sum of money
I'll raise $500K...
and together, we'll remit the sum to your parents
We'll resolve the problems between us then
Let's make sure your parents are provided for first
Spare a thought for your parents
Hello. Where are you?
I... am... over here
You're working here?
Shocked, huh?
Weren't we eating here the last time?
Then I saw their recruitment ad
So I went for the interview
A changed man, eh?
Nah, I'd say it's the power of love
It's said that love is like the water of life
But drinking too much water gives one water retention
Do you have to do this? She is a rich man's daughter
Her credit cards have no spending limits
She can eat and drink anything she fancies
Hello! I'm not such a shallow person
When you fall for someone,
you'd never think of using her
I won't spend her money, not even a cent
Got it. You didn't ask me here...
to listen to you preach the virtues of love, right?
Of course. Well, here goes
It's my mum's birthday in two days’ time
Pass this present to my sister
My sis will take it from there
Why won't you pass it to her yourself?
I'm too ashamed to go home
I squandered the money from my grandma...
meant for my tertiary education
I even drove my dad to his grave
Now, my mum has dementia -Please!
You did not cause your dad's death...
or your mum's dementia
Still, I was the indirect cause
Just know that I'm not going back
Tell me what you feel like having. My treat!
It's OK
Why? You won't give me face?
It's not that. I promised my sis that I'd be home for dinner
Frosty ties between your mum and you have thawed?
No way! She's a Scorpion and I'm a Leo
Clashes between us are normal
I've got to go. Bye!
Thank you, bro
I'm not your bro
Get back to work before your manager sees you
Oh yes. He may think I'm hitting on you
How come I've never thought of wooing you?
Thank goodness you don't! Bye
Meiyu! Come inside
Come, Meiyu
Hi, Uncle Hai and Xiuzhen
I hear you've left home
Dad, don't ask such embarrassing questions
Youngsters these days love to leave home,
leaving their parents broken-hearted
Dad, don't tell her off just like that
I'm not telling her off. I watched Meiyu grow up
You used to steal sweets at my shop, remember?
Kids will go astray if no one guides them
But you're doing OK now
Are you a manager at a hotel now?
I'm an assistant manager
You'll be made the manager in time to come!
Dad!
I'll go get busy
Take a seat! Coffee's on the house
It's OK, Xiuzhen
Sit down. I've something to ask you
Is that your sister?
How did you get hold of this clip?
YouTube
I didn't know your sis could sing so well!
We already knew she was a good singer,
but we didn't know she was that good!
She should take part in China's I Am Ace of Songs
Guang, you've got to be joking
Tell your sis this,
before she takes part in that competition,
she should sing here
Here?
Our place draws a young crowd on weekends
If Meimei sings here...
What is it again?
It'll fit the theme!
Fits the theme?
Now,
Meimei is a resident of Dakota Crescent
She's spent all her life here
She's got a great voice...
because of the air and water here
So if she sings here, it'll fit the theme!
I'll ask her if she's keen
Tell your sis that if she agrees,
you will become our VVIP customers
When your family comes here for coffee,
the first cup will be on the house!
Sounds good! We'll get free coffee
Why are you so excited over free coffee?
Didn't you hear your sis?
Only the first cup will be on the house
Guang's wife is shrewd and practical
She's shrewder than any woman in Dakota Crescent
That's right. She may even want to have a contract with you
What contract?
To become the resident singer
If she were to do that, it wouldn't be smart of her
It'd be foolish of her!
You're the foolish one
Your singing video has had more than tens of thousands of views
She wants to hire you because she sees your potential
Tell her to forget about it
You're singing there for a free cup of coffee?
It's not going to happen
Mummy, we're neighbours
Let's not be calculative
They run a business
They can forget about using you to grow their business
Don't sing there unless you're paid
Exactly! Don't be stupid
So what if they're our neighbours?
Whenever we patronize their cafe,
they charge us all the same
What's so funny?
It's rare to see Mummy and you in agreement with each other
Don't report for work tomorrow
I'll tell Yin that you're quitting
Why?
Didn't you hear what the other aunties said?
- You might become another "un..." - Unbelievable
Yes! You may become famous overnight
It'll be embarrassing...
if it's leaked out that you're a toilet cleaner
Just focus on your singing
No, I won't feel embarrassed
What has my cleaning job...
got to do with my love for singing?
I want to keep working
Then you should get another job
But why? I am doing fine on my job
Besides, everyone likes me
I don't find cleaning toilets embarrassing
You'll be the death of me
Why have you gone quiet?
What should I say?
Talk some sense into your sister
You're a funny one
You introduced her to the cleaning job
Now you want her to quit the job
But things are different for her now
Nothing's changed for her
It's just a video of her singing that has been posted online
What's the fuss about?
Millions of video clips...
are posted online every day
If she'd become an instant hit, everyone else would be, too
I can't out-talk you
Let's eat
Mummy, what a spread!
Shall I ask Uncle Luo Bei to join us?
No need!
Isn't Uncle Luo Bei moving out soon?
Let it be a farewell meal in his honour
Whatever for?
All of us will be moving out end of the year
Don't be ungrateful, Mummy
How am I being ungrateful?
It's thanks to Uncle Luo Bei that Meimei achieved Internet fame
But you wouldn't even treat him to a meal
It's not that I don't want to
I just dread those gossips‘ idle talk
If you invite gossip, you should be happy
What do you mean?
That means you still have what it takes!
Less popular stars...
don't get hounded by paparazzi
You girls will be the death of me
Meimei, you'll go ask him over
Say hello to Grandma
Hello, Grandma
Let me give you a hand
Xiaoying, have you given Jinxuan a call?
She won't even call to tell us if she's coming
Her handphone's been switched off
But I reminded her to offer Mother prayers this morning
It's her mum's death anniversary today
If she's not coming home to offer incense,
tell her not to come back again
Let's start without her
Your mummy is here
Get the rice out
Go get the door
Who's there?
I don't know
You don't know me?
It's Mummy!
Daddy, look who's here
Hello, I'm back
You've read the letter from HDB?
We're to do the paperwork for the new Hat's loan
You'll have to service the mortgage from now on
Aren't I paying rent for this flat?
The rent is only a few tens a month
It's deducted from my CPF anyway
You... - What?
You won't regret this, right?
What should I regret?
Buying a flat with me as joint-owners
You won't be eligible for a new HDB flat when you get married
Why do you think so far ahead?
I'm not
You'll get married one day
Did I say I'd get married?
Everyone gets married one day
Does a marriage guarantee one happiness?
You've been lamenting that...
had you seen this coming,
you wouldn't have got married and have kids
But...
So what if one gets married?
When both parties fight all the time,
the marriage still ends up in a divorce
Since I was little,
I've told myself that I'll never get married
A marriage will only end up like yours
How could you hold such a thought?
Why not?
A child's outlook is inﬂuenced by his or her surroundings
But you're an adult now
My marriage may have failed,
but it doesn't mean that you can't have a happy one
I've lost all faith in marriage
You... - Our guest is here!
Uncle Luo Bei
Meiyu, I hear that your mum cooked your favourite...
Stir-fried luncheon meat with potato!
They like humble dishes
Take a seat. Make yourself at home - OK
- Let's eat - As if you could afford expensive food
You only cook us cheap food
She's always contradicting me!
She doesn't give me face at all!
When I tell her off, she accuses me of scolding her all the time
She even leaves home
Isn't she back at home now?
Yes, but after much persuasion
Shall I thank you for coming home?
Please! You told me you couldn't bear the sight of me
I said that in a moment of anger
I can't read your mind
I wouldn't be able to second-guess...
when you mean what you say
Now, I mean what I'm going to say
Don't waste money renting a place
Move back home
No
Look at her
She's grown up
Good for her to strike it out on her own
But you've got to spare a thought for your mum, too
No matter how busy you get,
don't neglect your family, OK?
Heard that? - Ditto
Mummy, Sis, stop arguing
Shall we start eating?
Let's eat
Luo Bei, make yourself at home
Help yourself to the food
I've had my share of delicacies
But I still long for homecooked food the most
It's the taste of home, right?
Meimei has become so clever!
You don't know how stupid she is
She even offers to sing for free
Do you mean her singing gig at Si Hai Cafe?
You knew about it?
I told Uncle Luo Bei about it
If Meimei is keen,
she may sing on weekends
One, she'll gain live stage experience
Two, it'll be a boost to her popularity
Three, she can do something for the community
Lay my eyes on the nose, from my nose to my mind, and my mind will be at ease
I must follow my master's teachings
Be at peace
Be calm
I must show Lili the transformation in me
From my nose to my mind; my mind will be at ease
Are you sure that really happened?
It's true! It takes all kinds to make a world
There's a man in the house?!
Who's hitting on my wife?!
Ah Boy, stop staring at her
She is your mum all right
Isn't your mummy pretty?
Say yes
You're pretty - Let's eat
Jinxuan is born pretty,
save for one flaw
If her tummy doesn't show, she'd be perfect
Super KPO (means busybody)
Speak for yourself
Don't worry. I take care of myself
I don't binge and end up looking like a sow
Is there a sow here? Who are you talking about?
You, who else
Dad, just eat
You hardly come home for dinner
I should know better than to spoil the atmosphere
But there are things I must get off my chest
I hope you'll stop bumming around at home
Time is a scary thing
Before we know it, we've all grown old
Our eyes grow weak, hair turns white and teeth start falling out
You'll find yourself too old to get anything done
Make hay while the sun shines
Don't set your expectations too high
Don't dream of instant riches and success
If Xiaoying and you...
each bring home the bacon,
the two of you can have a good life, too
Bring home the bacon?
I'm not even married to him!
How could you say such a thing?
You already have a son together!
So what?
Jinxuan, don't say that of Xiaoying
Potty Mouth was down and out before
But he's his own boss now
Yes, there are ups and downs in life
Don't look down on Xiaoying
Exactly!
If I won the Toto prize of over $9 million, I'd be a rich man!
Sweetie, let's place a few bets after lunch
Let's join in the fun - OK
When I passed by Block 68 just now,
a long queue had formed to buy Toto at the lucky shop
So I thought I'd place a QuickPick bet
The numbers generated were a beauty!
You mean a QuickPick bet is a sure winner?
That I don't know
But they are such lucky numbers
Guess what numbers I got
Let me read them out
8, 18, 28, 38, 48
I've got all the 8s! I'll hit the jackpot
He's got all the 8s
Impressive, eh? Out of the 49 Toto numbers,
I've got all the five 8s
I'm sure I'll hit the jackpot
I knew you were up to no good!
But you promised me that...
there was nothing going on between my wife and you!
You jerk...
I forgot
Lay my eyes on my nose, from my nose to my mind;
if the heart is still, so will the tongue, a still tongue means still hands,
still hands means still legs, and all will be still as the mountain
Luo Bei, sorry!
I remember having told you that...
if you wished to hit on my wife...
No... I mean, my ex-wife,
and if my ex-wife accepts your courtship,
I'll give you my blessings
But you've got to be good to her and my girls
Hey you, are you drunk!
No, I've not been drinking
Then what are you blabbing about?
I'm not! I'm giving you my blessings...
Lay my eyes on my nose, from my nose to my mind
My master told me that "a dress"...
"A dress" helps others to be their best
Dad, should it be a gentleman or a dress?
A dress, of course! A dress makes a person look her best
So I'm the dress that lets them be their best
Are you done talking?
I know you hate listening to me talk
I know I've interrupted your meal time
But... Here's some roast meat
If you like, you may have it with your meal
Meimei, I picked the lean char siu for you
It's very nice
Guan A-Li, are you done here?
Enough of your nonsense. It's gross
Hello! I'm learning meditation from a master
Lay my eyes on my nose, from my nose to my mind, and my mind will be at ease;
if the heart is still, so will the tongue, a still tongue means still hands;
still hands means still legs, and all will be still as the mountain
I'm doing that to rein in my bad temper and bad habits
Yet you called it gross?
Forget about learning from some master
I'll be thankful if you just stay out of my sight
You!
My master says if you hate the sight of me,
I should stop appearing before you
My master says since our affinity has ended,
I should let you pursue your own happiness
If I continue to pester you,
I'll be torturing you and myself
I shan't disturb you any further
Carry on with your meal. Bye
OK, bye
A-Li
Divorce is often the last resort
Even if you're no longer man and wife, you needn't become strangers
You can still be friends
If you're serious about becoming a different man,
I'm sure Lili can sense it
I'll be moving out in two days’ time
So Lili asked me over for a meal
Since you're here, join us
Sure
Better not. I'll have my meal outside
Dad! Stay for dinner
Mummy says eating out regularly...
is less healthy as the food is saltier and oilier
Right, Mummy?
I'm sure Lili's "dress" would want the best for everyone
Whatever. What to do? I wear dresses
Get him a bowl of rice
He may leave after that
Dad, did you hear that?
Sit down. I'll get you some rice
The roast meat is still piping hot
Try it. It's very nice
Is this yours? - Yes
Here. Thanks - OK
Dear, try this
My ex-dear, I mean. Let's eat
Weixiong, know something?
I've lived here all my life
But it's my first time looking up at the sky here
An article wrote that...
though this is a rental flat estate,
it's very clean and serene
It's not... - Like a poor man's area
The article didn't put it that way
I love this place
The residents here are very friendly
There is friendship and kindness
A pity that the place will be gone in a few months
Weixiong, I'm different
I won't miss this place one bit
In fact, I hope to move out of here sooner
I want to shake free the poor man's label
Because you've tasted hardship,
all the more you're driven to find success
Not everyone is like you
Success is a pipe dream to many
It's elusive
The road to success is more than just one
You don't have to be the academic sort
Success is not just being a doctor or a lawyer
Many successful people had humble beginnings
They found success with sheer hard work
I hope that in the next 10, 20 years,
I'll be able to say, "Weixiong, you are right"
Where are you moving to?
My grandma will be moving into our Punggol flat with us
I heard you'd also applied for a flat with your mum
Yes. I don't wish to hear my mum...
lament about her lot in life and not having her own place
I don't want her to continue living in...
a rental flat into old age
You've grown up and become sensible
I just don't want to hear her nag
Weixiong, I asked to meet you...
because I have something to pass to you
This is from Weikang
He said Auntie Hui's birthday is coming
I guess you know what to do next
So he remembers Mum's birthday
Why hasn't he come home?
He's been wracked with guilt,
thinking he caused Uncle's death, and pushed Auntie Hui over the edge
He also misused Auntie Mahjong's money meant for his education
He's too ashamed to go home
That fool. He can't possibly avoid us forever
By the way.
is he still messing around?
Not anymore. He got to know a girl
He really likes her
He's turned over a new leaf
Really?
He's waiting tables at a restaurant
In the past, he'd never take up the job
He's really changed
I told you not to disturb me at work
But you wouldn't take my calls or reply to my text messages
You even blocked my phone number
Am I such a terrible sister to you?
No. I'm the terrible one, OK?
You'd just be repeating yourself
And I'd be repeating myself, too
So what's the point of talking?
OK. Never mind if you don't wish to see me or hear me
What about Mum and Grandma?
Even as a kid, you'd run away from reality
You run away from problems
If you really think you caused Dad's death,
and you brought forward Mum's dementia,
all the more you should...
OK... Don't say anymore. Guan Meiyu betrayed me
Don't blame Meiyu
You can never...
sever ties with your family
They are entrenched in your memories
If you want Dad to rest in peace,
and Mum to get better care,
you should change,
and stay grounded
Stop nagging
Don't you find it a chore?
As a student, I hated good students like you
They were full of themselves
Yes, you're smart and I'm stupid
I'm a rotten tomato
Just let me be, OK?
Go back to being the good daughter, and the top female lawyer in the universe
Weikang!
What is it?
Let's not talk about the annoying stuff
Let's talk about something else, OK?
What's there to talk about?
I just want to know how you're doing
I heard you got to know a girl
That Guan Meiyu!
Meiyu sees the change in you
She says you seem serious about this girl
I'm dead serious about her
I've never seen this side of you before
Would you introduce the girl to me?
Why?
You said you were serious about her
So you should introduce her to the family
I'll buy everyone a meal
I promise she won't hate me. OK?
We'll talk about it again. I've got to go
I'll wait for your reply - OK
Brother Da
Ooh, you've been slipping in and out of sleep for two days
Get up
Sleeping too much will deprive your brain of oxygen, yah?
Teddy... When did you become so gentle?
What's that with the oohs and yahs?
You're so cheeky! I'm not some teddy
You used to call me Candy Candy
Candy candy?
Who are you?
Subtitles: A Han, Mediacorp TV