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[In Life and Love]
[Episode 8]
My mother has advanced stomach cancer.
She had three-quarters of her stomach removed a while back.
She was discharged not too long ago and doesn't have much of an appetite.
But, as long as my dad is home
she will sit down for dinner with my dad and force herself to eat a little bit.
But, I know that as soon as my dad goes upstairs for a shower
she will secretly rush to the toilet and throw up everything she ate.
Ever since I was a kid, I've always had a sensitive stomach, just like my mother.
There are many things that make me vomit.
My mom used to make me fish soup every day.
Later on, my dad complained about the fishy stench in the house
so my mother stopped cooking it.
She cooked it at a friend's house instead and brought it back for me.
I actually don't like fish soup that much
but it was made by my mother, so it was different.
That's why I drank it all every single time.
I'm not interested in chatting about my family with you.
I'm apologizing to you.
Your drunken state yesterday reminded me of my dad
and the way he would come home drunk.
I helped you to the bathroom just like I used to do for him.
You also vomited all over me just like he used to.
Fish... fish...
What are you muttering about back there?
Fish! The fish is taking the bait!
Give me a hand!
Come on, quickly.
Quick, reel in the line.
That's a humongous fish.
It only looks small now.
Take it home, and if you put in some time and effort
it'll grow as big as you want it to.
You raise it then.
Come, then.
Boss, even if you kick me out of the car, I still need to clarify something.
The things you said just now mean I haven't been fired, right?
Yes, you have yet to pay me back for the wine.
Zhi Wei, you're back.
You went fishing today?
Where's my mom?
Chairman Zhai returned early. There are guests here.
Madam is upstairs chatting with them.
What guests?
Jia Xin, you're a year younger than Zhi Wei, right?
Auntie, I'm 11 months younger than Zhi Wei.
I heard from Zhi Wei that you two were classmates in America.
Yes, but we weren't in the same major.
I was in law and Zhi Wei was in computer science.
Law is good. You could have been an attorney.
Why did you come back to work in the food and beverage industry?
It's all because of them. I have to do whatever they do.
I don't get to choose.
Girls don't need to be so career driven.
It's not like our family isn't well off.
Why should she have to struggle out there?
But when it comes to dating and marriage, I've let her have her way.
Jia Xin, at this age, you must have someone you like, right?
Yes.
What's he like?
This silly girl had many suitors in America.
Many of them were American boys with prestigious family backgrounds.
She didn't like them, and I didn't approve either.
There's only one person in her heart.
We've been friends for so long now.
I think you must already know.
I think the two young ones are quite compatible.
Anyway, they have my full support.
You don't mean Zhi Wei?
Auntie, Zhi Wei and I were already a couple back in America.
Right? They've been together for four years now.
Even at my age, I make fun of them.
Are they in a love marathon?
You can run your marathon all you want.
But, I really want to be a grandmother. What about you?
Of course, she wants to be a grandmother.
Of course. The more people in our family, the better.
But, I don't think we've ever heard about this from Zhi Wei.
I didn't know either.
They made a secret pact to not tell us.
This silly girl gave up an internship at the White House
to come back and be a mere manager at Zen Corporation.
I found it strange.
I interrogated her, and she spilled the beans.
It was all for your son.
I really don't know whether I should be happy for her or angry with her.
If it's true, then of course, we would be happy.
Yes, this is happy news.
So, I forced her to visit today. We are going to be family from now on, right?
Yes, yes. We'll be family!
Talking about someone behind his back isn't polite.
Zhi Wei!
You brat. We were talking about you, but we were saying good things.
You know I hate when people lie.
Zhi Wei, how could you speak to her like that?
Since I'm the topic of discussion, I want to clarify some things.
Auntie Qin, you should listen up too.
Back in America, I did indeed date your daughter
but not for four years.
The first three years, she was the one pursuing me.
The last year, I became her boyfriend, so as not to insult her.
If you want to hold me responsible for that, I'd say forget it. Stop joking.
Get out of here!
- Zhi Wei! - That disgrace! Don't go after him!
Look at how he is! You've spoiled him!
Eat up.
What's the big deal? Eat first.
I would need to have an appetite first.
My budget has been cut. There's no way to finish the project.
I wouldn't try to be the hero on anything else
but when it comes to houses, there's nothing I can't do.
Zhu Gan, I was just waiting for you to say that.
I love you.
Here, look at the blueprints.
What's this? You have them with you?
This was a setup, wasn't it?
Young Mistress An, you're much too pragmatic.
What's wrong with being pragmatic?
If I weren't, I would have wasted away the year my mom passed away.
How else would I have been able to drag out my existence up to now?
Keep looking.
All right. I'll look it over and get back to you in two days.
Not two days. Tomorrow.
Fine! Tomorrow!
I'll get it done even if I have to stay up all night.
- You know the main rule, right? - I do. Save money, yes?
Good... and save money.
Good, too? And save money?
- Don't you think that's asking too much? - Yes.
But it's all right with you.
Have you forgotten?
You hadn't grown tall yet in middle school, still a teeny tiny tot.
How many brawls did I fight for you?
Especially that one time my arm was dislocated. Right? Remember?
Every time it rains now, I ache all over! It hurts!
My arm feels a bit weird.
- It hurts like hell! - All right, all right! Okay!
Are you going to bully me with that incident my whole life?
Yes. Are you going to do it or not?
Yes. You're my only buddy. How can I not?
Just eat. What's the big deal? Eat first.
- Beer! - Hey, it's me.
What's wrong with my mom?
Zhu Gan! Zhu Gan, don't panic! Wait up!
Call again.
Call? I've already called eight times! She's been out since noon.
She has no family or friends. Where could she be?
I know. Don't panic.
Maybe she just went out for a walk.
I typically like to go out for walks and ignore calls, too.
Walk? Why would she go for a walk?
If they've done anything to my mom, they won't get away with it!
- I'll come with you. - No, no.
Call my mom.
If anything happens, notify me immediately.
Drive slowly.
Don't panic, okay?
Call me once you find her.
Bye bye.
Drive slowly!
Mom.
Mom, why didn't you answer my calls? I've been so worried.
I hate your father.
Mom, didn't we agree to never mention him?
He just ran off.
He took so many people's money with him.
He hasn't thought about us even a little bit.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so heartless
as to force us to live such a harsh life.
He doesn't care at all.
Mom, we've survived all these years.
I'm grown up now. I'm earning money. I'll support you.
Can we not talk about the past anymore?
Over the years, apart from raising you
I've had to pay off his debts.
I'm so tired.
By the way, I have to tell you something.
Go ahead, Mom.
I don't want to work at the salon anymore.
Don't work anymore. I told you that long ago.
I'll earn money to support you, okay? I'll pay off the debt.
Okay.
Son, these are your father's debts. I've recorded them all in this journal.
The ones that are crossed out have been paid off.
The circled ones are outstanding.
I'll leave them to you.
Okay.
Mom, leave it to me. I'll pay off the debts and support you.
As long as I'm here, nobody can bully you.
I'm going to sleep.
Mom, I'll come with you.
Whatever for?
Go do your work.
Mom.
Are you really okay?
Why wouldn't I be?
When your dad created such a big mess, I still lived on just fine, didn't I?
All right, go do your work.
I'm going to sleep.
Okay.
Hello?
I'm home. Don't worry, don't worry. Everything's fine.
Everything's really okay.
She's just a bit tired.
Let me tell you.
I definitely won't forgive that woman.
Whatever she did to my mother, I'll make her pay twofold.
Everything's okay. Don't worry.
All right, that's all for now. Bye.
Zhai Zhi Wei.
This is disgusting.
- Give it back. I'll toss it. - No, no.
What's wrong?
Not much.
I just ran away from home and didn't have anywhere to go, so I thought of you.
You're a grown up already. You're still running away from home?
What are you doing? If you call my dad, I'm going to leave right now.
Great. Leave. I'm calling him.
I'm just kidding. Don't be so immature, will you?
Your family will worry about you, you know?
They wouldn't worry.
My dad only remembers me when nobody picks up his check.
- What about your mom? - My mom?
My mom listens to my dad.
That's just how my family is. You wouldn't understand.
Why are you looking at me like that?
As if you're looking at a high school kid.
Mature adult, would you like some beer?
Sure.
You peel your own pistachios?
Yes, allow me to clue you in.
Ordinary citizens like me have to peel our own pistachios.
You can peel some for me. I only eat ready-to-eat ones.
Go to hell! Peel your own pistachios!
Stop throwing them at me.
Here.
Why did you run away from home?
No special reason. My dad told me to scram.
Why did he tell you to do that?
I offended his business partner
and rejected the wife he arranged for me.
Keep peeling.
Look, you've had coffee.
You've had beer.
And you've had pistachios too.
Why don't I call a cab for you, so you can go home and sleep?
No.
- What do you want, then? - Take me in.
Why? Why should I take you in?
You took in someone like Ding Ren Jian. Why not me?
Ding Ren Jian was blackout drunk. Where could he have gone in that state?
I could only bring him here.
I can get drunk too. I get drunk easily with beer.
Save it. Save it. Stop it already.
Why? My place isn't a house for drunkards.
Why should I have to take in drunkards one after another?
Fine, fine. Stay.
But, let me set the ground rules first.
Okay, go ahead.
Just like Ding Ren Jian, you sleep on the sofa.
Okay.
All right.
Hey, An Qing Huan. Give me Vice President Qin's address.
Don't ask me why I need it. I'm not being reckless!
Are you my friend or not? Give it to me quickly.
What? I'm in the shower.
I put out some pajamas for you.
I put them in there.
Remember to change into them when you're done showering, okay?
Okay, got it.
I'll be waiting.
This was on purpose, wasn't it?
No, I really don't have any men's pajamas here.
So cute! Let's take a selfie.
How can you be so cute? A pink cutie pie!
Who could it be so late at night?
Ask yourself, promiscuous woman! You have men who come by late at night.
So cute. Don't be mad, little cutie pie.
What are you laughing at? Is it that funny?
No, Boss. You're so handsome that I can't stop laughing.
Cut the crap! Who said you could come here?
Oh, so... I live here too, just upstairs.
I need to see An Qing Huan about something.
About what?
I originally came to clean the bathroom for my wife's inspection of the new house
but when I went to take out the garbage, I locked myself out.
My phone and keycard are all inside the house.
So... how can I help you?
So, I wanted to jump from your patio to my patio
and then go back into my house.
That would work?
I want to give it a try.
CEO Zhai, please squat down.
What? You're telling me to squat?
Yes. It's so high up. I need you to give me a boost.
Just squat!
Squat down and lift him up, so he can reach it.
Hurry up.
This isn't high enough. Stand upright a bit more.
Just see it through.
Get up.
Can you do this or not?
No, no. It's too high.
I know. I'll sit on top of your shoulders.
That would be more stable. I'll be able to reach it.
- You want to sit on top of my shoulders? - Yes.
You want to sit on Young Master Zhai's shoulders?
Yes, that's right, Zhai Zhi Wei!
Squat down. He'll sit on your shoulders.
Then, you stand up, and he'll be able to get up there.
Exactly. Carry through with the plan.
Hurry it up. What's with all the fussing?
You squat down. Squat!
Stay steady.
- Get up, get up! - Up!
Walk forward a bit.
Be careful!
Mom, Mom.
I brought the person who bullied you.
Apologize to my mom.
Apologize to her!
Is something wrong with your mom?
Mom? Mom, wake up.
Mom?
Are those sleeping pills?
Mom!
Mom, what's wrong? You're scaring me! Why did you take pills? Mom!
Didn't we have a good talk? What's wrong? You're scaring me, Mom.
What's the use in panicking? Call an ambulance now.
The young are incredible! Amazing skill!
He's not bad. You're weak though.
I'm weak? He couldn't hold me up so--
You were clearly afraid of going up there and kept stalling. You're one to talk.
- Is this it? - Yes, Boss! That's it! You're awesome.
I have a question. Why do you live in the same building as my girlfriend?
Boss, I didn't mean to! It was an accident.
I'm not your girlfriend!
- You are. - You obviously are!
- Would I not know? - Ding Ren Jian, shut up and get lost.
Boss, I didn't mean to live in the same building as your girlfriend.
It really was an accident!
I'm really not his girlfriend!
- Now you're being lame. - Totally lame!
- Unreasonable! - Way too unreasonable!
You're the unreasonable ones!
Doctor, how is my mother?
Don't worry, she is no longer in critical danger.
Luckily, the sleeping pills she took were primarily made up of herbal ingredients.
We've pumped her stomach. She is currently still unconscious.
After the medication has passed through her system, she'll wake up.
You should go pay the bill for the emergency care.
I'm sorry, Doctor. I left in a hurry and forgot my wallet.
Can I go home to get it and come back to pay?
It's best if you don't leave yet because someone needs to be here for the patient.
Why don't you borrow some money from your friend here?
I brought money. I'll pay it.
I don't want to use your money. Get away from me.
Can you let go of your darn pride at a time like this?
Why don't you discuss it among yourselves?
Listen, Dong Jia Xin, this isn't over.
If my mom dies today because of you, you're heading to the grave too.
If anything happens to my mother
I swear you won't get to live a life better than hers.
All right! I'm a bad person, and I hurt your mother. That's your logic, right?
How was I to know she would be so fragile?
This also makes me really unhappy.
Yes, I have a bad temper, and I spoke harshly today.
But I didn't tell her to die.
All right, consider me unlucky.
Tell me how much money you need. I'll take care of the bills.
Get lost.
- Why did you get in the way? - What's up with you?
Why are you living in my girlfriend's building?
How was I getting in the way? Can't you see I was helping you?
I really can't see how you were helping me.
You can't see?
I'll show you, then!
Guess what?
If I had wanted to jump up to my floor, it would've been easy as pie.
I gave such a fine opportunity to you. Why?
So, you could show how awesome you are to An Qing Huan.
When did you learn how to do that?
My wife was on the gymnastics team back in college.
I went to her training sessions everyday. I learned a little something.
- I have a question, then. - Ask away.
If you can't answer, I'm going to fire you.
There you go again. Just ask.
Uh...
- Ask? - Just ask.
How do you know if a girl likes you?
What are you laughing at? Is it that difficult to answer?
It's not difficult to answer.
I think you already know the answer
and are deliberately setting a trap for me.
Look at you, kicking me again.
Can't you just stick to talking?
Spit it out.
Isn't this simple?
If you want to know if a girl likes you, just rely on your gut feeling.
- Rely on my gut feeling? - Yes.
What if I don't feel anything?
If your gut doesn't tell you anything, it means she doesn't like you.
Too bad.
You kick me even when I answer you. What's wrong with you?
You didn't give me a satisfactory answer! Answer again.
Fine, fine. I know you're asking about An Qing Huan.
Of course, she likes you.
You're so young, handsome, and talented.
If she doesn't like you, could it be that she likes me?
What did you say? Stop right there! You're fired if you keep running!
Can you come up with something new?
Stop!
You're finally back.
You were so rude. How could you leave the Zhai's house so abruptly?
He clearly dumped me. How could I have the nerve to stay?
Does it matter what he says?
Your Uncle Zhai and I are the ones who get final say about you two.
Then, dear mother, please finalize the deal.
Don't bother me about it.
What's the matter with you? You're being so aggressive. Have you been drinking?
Don't ask.
Would you believe me if I told you I was abducted tonight?
Are you serious? Don't scare me like that.
Everything's fine. It's not true.
I don't want to talk about what happened today.
I'm going upstairs to shower and sleep. I want to forget everything about today.
The caretaker said she saw your necklace while she was tidying up your room.
Honestly. How could you not know if you were even wearing it?
What did you say?
I'm talking about the necklace you accused someone of stealing today.
You weren't even wearing it today.
Hey! Where are you going so late at night? You--
Bratty girl.
Mom, you're finally awake.
- Son. - Mom, don't say anything.
The doctor said you need to rest.
I'll take you home after your IV drip is finished, okay?
I've caused you trouble again.
What trouble?
If you were not here, then I would really be in trouble.
What are you doing here?
I...
Auntie, I'm sorry. I was wrong.
The necklace was found. I left it at home.
It had nothing to do with you.
Dong Ye. It's good that the necklace was found.
Ms. Dong, thank you for clearing my name.
- It's not a problem. - Ms. Dong.
Look, my mother isn't feeling very well right now.
If it's okay, why don't I walk you out?
Goodbye, Auntie! Have a good rest!
How is she?
My mom's condition is stable, but she's still weak.
The doctor wants her to stay another day.
Okay. Go to work. I'll be here.
I'm taking off, then.
I have a very important meeting today. I'll be back once it's over.
I'm leaving my mom in your hands.
Li Dong Ye, why are you being so courteous to me?
Your mom is like a mom to me.
Get going.
All right, go now.
Uncle...
This is CEO Zhai's personal mug.
This is CEO Zhai's memo book. It'll be in your care from now on.
- Please watch out for us. - Good luck!
Take them back.
Dear ladies, even though I've been promoted up three levels to be your boss
we just need to do enough to keep up appearances.
We can just carry on with what we were doing before.
No, no, no. You're already our superior.
Things like making copies, doing laundry
pouring coffee, and watering the money tree
must not be done by you anymore.
Leave them all to us.
It's okay. I have the hang of it now.
The money tree even has an affinity for me now.
Anyhow, in good times, go ahead and charge forward.
In bad times, I'll shoulder the responsibility.
- Uncle! - How can you be so nice?
Keep it down. Keep it down. Watch your behavior.
- Uncle. - We'll go in first.
- Good morning, CEO Zhai. - Good morning, CEO Zhai.
Good morning.
The hotel you booked for me yesterday was terrible.
That can't be. It's a five-star hotel.
I even checked the ratings online. Over 90 percent of the reviews were good.
The tub was too small. I couldn't stretch out my legs.
The ceiling was too low, and the mattress was too soft.
I want to stay somewhere else tonight.
Boss, you're really not going home?
Okay, okay. I'll book another hotel for you.
Somewhere with a big tub, a high ceiling, and a firm mattress. Good?
No, no. I'll just stay at your house. I'll make do.
My house?
Boss, that's...
My house already has my wife, my son, my dad, and me.
How will we all fit if you come?
I'm not talking about where you currently live.
Didn't you buy a new house?
The one above An Qing Huan's place.
There?
It's completely empty though. It'll be so inconvenient.
No, not at all. I just need a bed to sleep in.
Uh...
What? You don't want to?
No...
How about this?
I'll pay you the same nightly rate as a five-star hotel. What do you say?
Money hurts relationships! I'm just helping out a friend.
You can stay as long as you want.
Great. You said so.
Here's the keycard.
By the way, do you need me to buy some necessities for you
such as bottled water, body wash, and the like?
Okay, sure. Use your best judgment. Issue an invoice for what you buy.
- Okay. - Get back to work.
I'm leaving now.
That would be at least 2,000 yuan a day, right?
Why would I still need to come to work?
Ms. Dong?
Hey, Sis. Are you free today? I'll treat you to lunch.
So...
This project has caught the attention of the higher-ups.
There will be many pairs of eyes supervising our work.
Based on the present rate of progress
I feel we're moving a bit too slowly and conservatively.
All right, consider me unlucky.
Tell me how much money you need. I'll take care of the bills.
Get lost.
So, I need to see a clear-cut timeline that explicitly indicates
the date that building demolition will be complete.
Xiao Li, you speak first.
Director, I have an upset stomach and am not feeling very well today.
Put personal matters on hold.
You are in charge of this project.
If you leave, we can't continue with this meeting.
Director, the bun I ate this morning wasn't fresh.
I really don't feel well.
All right, today's meeting will end here.
Thank you, Director.
Xiao Li, hold on.
Turn in a timeline to me as soon as possible.
Okay, don't worry. I'll submit it as soon as I can.
Xiao Xu.
Director.
Follow up on this project.
Li has been solely in charge of this project all along.
This is a major project with serious consequences.
I have the feeling Xiao Li hasn't been performing at his best lately.
Keep an eye on things. If you notice any issues, report them to me immediately.
Okay.
Hello? Have you picked up my mom yet?
I have.
Okay, I can relax now.
Don't worry.
I can't thank you enough. I'll try to get back as soon as I can.
Okay.
All right, don't worry.
What were you saying?
Manager An, the culinary curator we've been trying to contact
has just landed and has checked into a hotel.
Wonderful!
Send me her address. I'm going there right now.
- Okay. - Thank you. Good work.
Heaven is on my side.
Where are you going? I said I'd pick you up for lunch.
- You drove, right? - Yes.
That's great! Go, go, go.
Are you heading to a date with another man?
I'm going to lunch with a world-renowned culinary curator.
That's still another man. You agreed to have lunch with me.
Now you're making me chauffeur you to lunch with another man.
An Qing Huan, do you take me for a fool?
First of all, this person is a woman.
This is very important to me because I promised your dad
I would come up with a new menu for the flagship restaurant in a week.
If I want to satisfy everyone at the tasting
I need to meet with this person.
That's the worst excuse I've ever heard.
You can come along.
This is consequential for your family as well.
Get this clear. What goes on with my dad is his own business.
I swore at a young age that I'd have nothing to do with Zen Corporation.
Oh, drop it. You still ask your dad for checks.
Without Zen Corporation, where would those checks come from?
So, in your mind, I'm just a rich kid who lives off his parents.
How can you say that?
You're not even as good as that.
We're here. You can get out now.
See you.
Hello, I am An Qing Huan from Zen Corporation.
My secretary should have called already.
I have a lunch appointment with Ms. Liu.
Hello. I am sorry, Ms. An.
Ms. Liu had reserved a room here to have lunch with you
but there has been a change.
Another lady from Zen Corporation also booked a lunch with Ms. Liu
and she has already arrived, so...
Another person? Who is it?
It's me.
Sorry, Manager An.
I didn't know you were also meeting up with my friend.
She and I are old classmates from our time studying abroad in France
so I was the first to know when she returned.
Since we happen to be designing a new menu for our flagship restaurant
I made plans to meet with her.
What's this? Did you two have an appointment too?
This is my first time meeting Ms. An.
I'm very sorry. Jia Xin and I are long-time friends after all.
I just learned she's also designing a new menu for the flagship restaurant.
We'll have to reschedule, Ms. An.
Manager An, you might not know this yet
but, just this morning, Chairman Zhai personally said
I could participate in the new restaurant's strategy and menu design.
I think you know very clearly what this means.
I do.
That's all right. We are both a part of Zen Corporation.
A job well done by either of us reflects well on Zen Corporation.
I'll be going now.
- Goodbye, Ms. Liu. - Bye, Ms. An.
Where are you going?
What? Isn't anybody hungry?
We're already here. Why not eat before leaving?
Don't be rude. Lunch is on me.
[In Life and Love]
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