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[In Life and Love]
[Episode 16]
Hey, hey. Explain yourself.
What is the meaning of this?
When my mom's first restaurant opened for business, someone stirred up trouble.
Two months later, that person fell and broke his right leg in an accident.
In my mom's first time financing, the investor was an old conman.
He profited a lot off of her.
Three months later
he was sentenced to six years in prison for a criminal dispute.
My mom's husband, as in my dad
merely held different views from hers.
I'm sure you've seen the news about
a wealthy businessman and young star being caught in an adulterous act.
That young star was someone my mom hired.
And your best friend, An Qing Huan, merely wore the same outfit my mom did.
You saw what happened.
I don't understand what this means.
Is there something wrong with your head?
You've offended my mom, you know?
Those who offend her all have bad ends.
If not for me, you would be the one who had an accident!
I understand that, but I don't understand why you saved me.
I don't like my mom like this.
Even though I know everything we have now was obtained through those means
I still hate her like this.
Forget it. Just pretend nothing happened today.
I promise this won't happen again.
Where are you going? I'll give you a ride.
I'm getting engaged tomorrow.
My mom is giving me to someone who dumped me.
Do you still want to be a black knight?
Need to see me about something?
I want to confirm something with you.
No need to. I did it.
I'm not the least bit surprised.
Back in college, you were already someone who would stop at nothing.
So that you could move up in the world
you didn't hesitate to abandon your girlfriend of three years.
What are you not capable of doing?
There's one more thing I want to know.
Was referring me to New Power also a part of your plan?
Yes.
You outright admit that you used me, a friend of over 10 years.
Is that it?
I used you because you were valuable.
I will pay you for your value.
Do you mean giving me that money and that position?
If you feel it's not enough, we can negotiate.
I want you to admit
you stole the framework of New Power's unreleased game
and issue a public apology.
Have you gone mad, Ding Ren Jian?
I have gone mad! Absolutely, completely mad!
I inexplicably became a chess piece, a spy, a traitor!
- Calm down. - I can't calm down!
How have I treated you?
We've been friends for over 10 years! Why did you do this to me?
For money? For success? Are you not successful enough?
None of those.
- Then for what reason? - What do you think?
So I can have your wife, Lin Yue.
Everything I have done was for this end purpose.
New Power is merely a tiny obstacle to my company's progress.
You are the greatest obstacle in my way of getting Lin Yue.
Ding Ren Jian, I want to marry Lin Yue.
Because she was mine to begin with.
Auntie Lin, take your time.
Auntie Lin, you should listen to me.
Get a bedpan at home. I'll empty it for you on my way back.
How can you say that?
I may not be a young lady
but how can I make a young man like you do such a thing?
You treat me like family. This is no problem at all.
Even my own daughter doesn't visit me as often as you do.
That's not it.
She lives in Beijing. A round trip takes up half her day.
I pass by to and from work. It's so convenient.
I know you have good intentions.
However, this cane you gave me makes things much easier for me.
- It's nothing. - Don't trouble yourself.
Hello, Uncle. Can I ask you a question?
Are you all very close with Li Dong Ye?
Are you his girlfriend?
No, no. I'm his friend.
This friend of yours is a good young man.
If everyone could be like him
then the residents here would be as happy as if
the roofs of our houses leak gold instead of rain.
Tell me how he's a good man.
Take, for example, the auntie you just saw.
She went to the public restroom in the middle of the night
and accidentally tripped on the door threshold.
Xiao Li felt they took too long
to make the final decision on the reconstruction project.
If they had arranged new housing for us, this wouldn't have happened.
The land sale took years and years. How was that his fault?
He just keeps us in his heart.
Is he close with all the uncles and aunties?
Yes. How could he not be?
He wasn't a child who grew up here
but is there any toilet here that he hasn't cleared for us before?
Even when Auntie Zhou's cat climbed up a tree and couldn't come back down
Xiao Li was called.
It was Xiao Li who came to the rescue.
I can spend three days and three nights telling you about all he's done.
Thank you, Uncle.
Oh, uh...
If Li Dong Ye asks, don't tell him I asked you about him.
Okay. Young people's personal affairs. I understand.
I'll be leaving now.
Have a good day.
Man Yi.
I was away for so long. Did you miss me?
Yes.
How much did you miss me?
More than Dad.
Did your dad miss me?
Mom, I want to talk to you.
What do you want to talk to me about?
I think Dad has a midlife crisis.
Where did you learn those words?
Quite a few of my classmates have divorced parents.
It's said they were all because of midlife crises.
Mom, you won't divorce Dad, right?
What if we do?
That would be tacky.
I'm saying what if.
Will you hate Mom and Dad?
Hate is unlikely. In any case, it's your own business.
Just don't abandon me or stop giving me an allowance.
But...
I might not be able to be with you for a long time.
No, absolutely not!
Do you have the heart to leave your precious son to Dad and Grandpa?
Look at what kind of life they live.
My dad is super stingy.
Grandpa only plays with his models. What else does he do?
But I have no choice.
Why would you have no choice?
You can take me with you on business trips.
Aren't you my mother?
Do you know how we've lived while you weren't here?
Dad gives me five yuan in the morning
and Grandpa gives me five yuan at night.
Together, I'm worth a total of 10 yuan to them.
How much am I worth to you?
You are the most important to me.
I absolutely won't abandon you.
Everything I'm doing now is for you.
You have to believe me, okay?
No matter what happens in the future...
I do everything for you. Okay?
Your dad is back.
The things I said to you are our little secret.
Don't tell your dad, okay?
Good boy. Come here.
Mom, can I sleep with you and Dad tonight?
Okay.
Call in those two from New Power.
Okay.
Come on in.
T... Oh, no. Chairman Tang.
You wanted to see us?
It's okay. Just call me Tang.
We're all old classmates. No need to be polite.
Just address me the same way you addressed Ding Ren Jian. It's okay.
How can he compare to you?
Right. In the office, we should call you Chairman Tang.
In a big company like this
there needs to be distinctions between superiors and subordinates.
That's right.
The third secretary's last name is Wang, right?
Yes.
She didn't come with you?
She is just a secretary.
It's okay. No need to consider her.
I was just thinking about your department assignment.
Since Zhang mentioned it, it wouldn't be good to separate the three of you.
How's this? The three of you will go to the Administrative Department.
The other departments have either too many people or are too exhausting.
Regardless of which department you're in, your salary will be, as promised
higher than what you had before.
- This is-- - No, no.
Chairman Tang, that's a great idea.
It really is.
We're all old bones now.
If we go back to a technical division, it'll be physically and mentally taxing.
Our company also just released Empire.
We don't wish to impede progress.
Look at what a great job this is.
It pays well and is leisurely.
Yes...
Chairman Tang is so considerate.
I'm just afraid Chairman Tang thinks he has useless employees.
- That's true. - How can that be?
You've all done a great service for the company.
If you really don't have any objections, I'll tell it to the secretary right now.
Okay, get back to work.
Come see me if you need anything.
- Thank you, Chairman Tang. - Thank you, Chairman Tang.
- Go, go. Let's go out. - Okay.
We'll leave you alone now.
Ding.
Let's talk.
Okay. I happen to have something to ask you.
Dad has gone to sleep. Go ahead and say what you wanted to say.
If you're not talking, I will.
Who did you go on this business trip with?
Tang.
Say the full name.
- Tang Xiao Gang. - Why did you keep it from me?
It was work. I didn't feel the need to.
Was it just work?
No.
That's reasonable.
It all matches up with what Tang said.
What did he say to you?
Lin Yue.
I feel like I'm a fool.
I'm over here with my head in the clouds.
When he left for America and abandoned you
I thought you really had come to your senses with a broken heart
really did give up on him
and really were willing to marry me and have children with me.
I even gave our son the name Man Yi. (Means content)
I thought if you and I were both content, we would be happy.
I don't want to talk about this. I only want to talk bout Man Yi.
Shut up!
Only Man Yi is my son, not his.
You can leave if you want.
Don't take my son. He's a Ding, not a Tang.
I want to send Man Yi to America for school.
Ever since he was born, the two of us have discussed this.
However, with our circumstances, it's completely unfeasible.
I'm now capable of doing it.
I want to send him abroad. The sooner, the better.
I'm not discussing this with you. I'm merely informing you.
I'm tired. I'm going to sleep.
Honey.
Are you two...
back together?
So then?
Let's get a divorce.
I don't want a divorce.
I'm not getting a divorce.
I can't divorce.
Can't divorce...
Son, you're so handsome!
Mom, do you also think I should marry Dong Jia Xin?
I just want you to be happy.
How can I be happy marrying a woman I don't love?
Then do you love Ms. An?
- I do. - Then does she love you?
We'll know in a bit.
Let's go.
I won't bring up yesterday's events for the time being.
Do you have confidence today?
No problem.
I want both the man and the power.
That's my daughter.
Zhi Wei.
Hello, Auntie Qin.
You--
Let me take this call.
I'm here.
Okay, I'll come get you.
So?
I look much better than
that little princess who likes to pretend to be elegant, right?
I have to hand it to you.
However, there's just one thing.
What?
Isn't this a bit too much?
What? Regret it now?
No. You call the shots today.
But please remember we are even after I help you with this.
Zhai Zhi Wei, for freedom.
An Qing Huan, all debts must be paid.
Hello, everybody!
I have an announcement.
I'm sure you all already know without having to hear it.
But still, I am Zhi Wei's father.
In the future, I'll also be Jia Xin's father.
I have to treat this seriously.
It's that our precious son, Zhi Wei
and Xiao Zhen's precious daughter, Jia Xin
are officially engaged today!
Dad.
Today is my engagement day, that's true.
However, you are mistaken about the people involved.
Dear family and friends, please be understanding.
He is getting old.
Now, I'll explain to you the people involved.
The one I'm engaged to today is not Ms. Dong Jia Xia.
Instead, it's her.
Ms. An Qing Huan.
Come with me.
- What's going on? - What was that?
What's going on, Mom?
Calm down. Don't be anxious.
Was that fun?
You're the one who started this game.
Come here.
I'll show you something.
See for yourself.
They've already begun to make their move?
Five percent. This is just the prologue.
If today's engagement falls apart
very soon, there will be another 5 percent or 15 percent.
I know something has happened to your company.
Do you want to take care of the problem?
If you want to fight to reverse the tide
you'll need to have a great amount of funding.
I hope you will think about this carefully.
If you are still my son
then you should know what to do when you go back outside.
So this is a business transaction?
I should agree to get married
so that your shares are safe and you can continue to be king
and I'll continue receiving your financial support
to help me through my crisis.
This is a good deal.
Of course.
If I weren't your son.
Hello?
CEO Zhai, where are you?
I want to see you. Right now. Immediately.
You're no longer my employee.
I suggest you keep me for another day.
Why should I?
I just entered Tang Xiao Gang's company's system
and got their game's framework.
So?
So we didn't have to spend a single cent to make up for our original game's flaws.
- Doing that-- - I know what you're worried about.
I'm already no longer a part of your company.
I will bear all consequences.
Why would you do this?
I have nothing to be ashamed of. I have a clear conscience.
Okay. I'm at home. Come over.
Zhi Wei.
I'll give you 10 minutes to think about it.
Think carefully.
Uh... They went off to discuss something.
Keep on drinking and having dessert.
Jia Xin.
Zhi Wei is reckless and insensible. Please don't take it to heart.
All our family and friends are here.
You won't have a problem, right?
Don't worry, I'm prepared.
Right, Manager An?
Are you ready too?
In regards to what?
Waiting for today's gourmet food?
Waiting for you to lose
the position you only got by two years of unscrupulous means and relying on a man.
What man?
You can probably get a man with unscrupulous means
but to get a job position, you have to rely on your own abilities.
Since I came today, I wouldn't come for nothing.
You've prepared a few gourmet dishes for everyone today.
I also have a few small dishes prepared.
Why don't we have a contest?
You sure haven't disappointed me.
I really do admire your courage.
Then let's consider this a real contest.
We'll determine the winner today.
Man and power are the stakes.
Go big or go home.
Game on. Go to the kitchen!
No need. I only need 10 minutes. You go ahead first.
I didn't know you had that up your sleeve. What's the situation?
There's no plan.
There's not much time.
I hope your battle won't affect our agreement today.
I know. Just you wait.
I'm going to the restroom.
Sorry about making everyone wait.
Zhi Wei.
You've made everyone wait so long. Shouldn't you give an explanation?
I think this contest of culinary talent is more important.
Let's wait until the winner has been decided.
What did he say?
It's up to him.
If he betrays me, this family will no longer need him.
Dad.
Where are you going?
Baby, I'm going out for a bit. I'll be back soon.
Did you bully Mom again? I saw her cry.
Dad, go cheer her up.
Baby, I may be poor and incompetent
but I never owe anybody anything.
All debts must be repaid.
Help me keep watch over Mom.
Don't let her leave before I come back, okay?
And let me borrow your phone for a while.
I have to go.
Where are you?
In a car. Why?
I need to ask you for a favor. Wait, no.
To save my life!
I'll save you, but not right now.
I also have urgent business. I need to see Zhai Zhi Wei.
I need to save myself first.
Save both of us at the same time, then.
He's with me right now.
If everything goes according to plan
I might win twice tonight.
What? What do you need me to do?
Buy me the things you normally like to eat the most.
What?
Normally, when you're in a hurry to get to work, what do you buy?
Buy them and bring them over right away.
Are you sure?
Although I don't know why I'd call you at this critical moment...
I trust my intuition.
Ding Ren Jian, I trust you.
All right.
What took you so long?
Is this still the An Qing Huan I know?
- Who else? - Did you get beaten up?
Why are your eyes black?
This is called a smokey eye look. What do you know?
As in, after you apply your makeup, you use a cigarette to smoke it up?
- Is this what you bought? - Yes.
It was quite expensive. Remember to reimburse me.
All right.
- You're here. - Yes.
I said I would get to the bottom of it.
What if I don't need you to?
I suggest you do.
But I don't need you to!
Hey, hey. What are you doing?
Didn't you tell me to come help you?
But I get pissed just looking at him.
Pissed?
He's here to help me. Helping me means helping you. Don't you get it?
Let's go. Brat.
You'd better be able to help or else I'll settle both scores together!
What are they making?
It looks tasty.
It's none of your damn business.
It looks really good though.
Fried wonton?
Marinated duck leg?
Aren't these Sha County snack foods?
Yes. You told me to buy what I normally like to eat. These are it.
Ding Ren Jian, did you come to tear me down?
Do you know I have a contest today?
Look at what her chef is doing and what you brought!
You didn't tell me you have a contest.
If you think there's not enough food...
I was hungry on the way here. I have half a bag of Oreos.
You're killing me!
Look at the food they made!
Italian smoked salmon rolls.
Sauteed tuna with black sesame.
The key dish!
French-style black forest cake.
You're killing me. I have to compete with them.
Look at those dishes. That is worth at least 1,000 yuan.
This... What is this?
This isn't even 18 yuan in total, is it?
I asked you for help?
Get out of here! Get out of here! I'm going to lose!
Why are all you women the same?
One like this, and now the other.
What?
When you chose to trust me, did I force you to?
Now you stop trusting me just like that?
Excuse me?
Fine! Today, I'll tell you how a man should be.
It's not about how rich he is or how expensive a meal he can afford
or how large an event he can throw for you.
It's that he can solve your problems when you're in need.
Bring me three plates!
You're really good at this.
Please forgive me.
Forgive me for using a personal affair for business.
I used my son's engagement as a chance to invite you all here
to help judge Zen Corporation's work.
The lunch we'll be tasting today was made by
two chefs who could become the head chef at our flagship restaurant.
Their success also concerns
the fate of the ladies who recommended them.
Sorry to drag you all into this.
Please help be our witnesses.
Please wait, Uncle Zhai.
I want to confirm this again.
If everybody says the food created by my chef tastes better
will I immediately become manager of the flagship restaurant?
Actually, the two of you are roughly comparable in all aspects.
It's very difficult to choose the best candidate from the two of you.
In this case, we'll use the simplest method to make the decision.
And you, my dear.
If I win
can I ask Ms. An to leave immediately as the lady of the house?
Very exquisite and high-quality.
Not exquisite and not quality enough.
But it's very unique.
It's a flavor I haven't tasted before.
If I had to spend money, I'd choose this side.
You try it too.
I'll try it.
I like the taste of this side more.
It seems it's a draw.
You haven't picked yet, Uncle Zhai.
Then my vote will become the most critical vote.
I'll have a taste too.
Not bad, not bad.
I vote for this side.
Why, Uncle Zhai?
I hired a Michelin three-star chef.
Jia Xin, there's no helping it.
Taste is subjective.
The taste buds do not lie.
I agree with Zhi Wei's point.
This is not bad. It is indeed very unique.
Very unique.
Jia Xi, it's settled, then.
I can't believe you, An Qing Huan.
I always thought you'd compete with me by relying on your own strengths.
How do you explain this?
I admit it.
This was takeout food I bought from a local vendor.
The three dishes in front of you totaled less than 18 yuan.
I asked Mr. Ding Ren Jian to do a simple plating.
He is not the head chef of a Michelin-starred restaurant.
He is not even a cook.
What do you mean by this?
Are you playing us for fools?
If that's the case, please leave.
You don't need to come to work tomorrow!
But didn't you vote for us too?
Didn't you also think our flavors are more unique?
Taste buds do not lie, Chairman.
I was too trusting.
I was misguided by the flavor of the poor!
This is not the flavor of the poor.
It is the flavor of finding joy amid sorrow.
Yes, our ingredients are not of high enough quality.
Our heating control isn't perfect.
Even our garnishes
were taken from what was discarded on your side and washed.
But isn't this the reality of life?
I'd like to ask everybody.
Who gets perfect ingredients every day
and can control the heat just perfectly?
If it doesn't end up as you wanted it to be, do you not eat it?
If you must eat it, will you eat it as you cry
or will you give yourself some hope, encouragement, and comfort?
These are snacks from a roadside vendor!
Yes, these are 18 yuan Sha County snacks.
But this person used 18 yuan
and made you experience the joy of eating a 180 yuan or even a 1,800 yuan meal.
This is life. This is what is worth celebrating.
I did not make any criticisms today.
I didn't even try the food he served.
But you all have already told me the answer.
By receiving just one vote, I had already considered myself a winner.
This is the restaurant I want to create.
- You-- - Enough! So petty.
Let's leave it at this.
Please move to the dining hall to have our meal.
Wait.
You had something to announce. Say it now.
Was your farce not enough?
This was your farce, not mine.
Talented student? IT child prodigy? Youngest CEO?
Zhi Wei.
Mom.
I performed these acts you gave me for over 20 years.
I've had enough.
You don't need to trouble yourself to arrange a marriage for me, Dad.
If you dare walk past me holding her hand
then don't call me Dad anymore.
From now on, I won't give you another cent.
Don't live in my house or drive my car.
The perfect life I gave you is over.
Uncles and Aunties, I'm sorry.
This marriage act my dad directed will end here.
I hope you enjoyed watching. I can't stay any longer.
Zhi Wei, Zhi Wei.
Zhi Wei! Zhi Wei!
- Zhi Wei! - Stop right there!
Dad.
Wait, no.
Mr. Zhai Tao, goodbye.
Okay, okay. Don't be mad.
Okay, okay. Calm down.
[In Life and Love]
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