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[In Life and Love]
[Episode 25]
There's one vote left. Who has it?
What kind of stupid system is this?
I don't want to vote for either of these two.
How can I vote for myself?
Hey... I've been so busy that I forgot.
Bastian gave me the privilege to vote.
What's the matter? Is there a rule that says we can't vote for ourselves?
It's a tie today.
According to the board's bylaws
that means there's no way to select a new chairman.
Then, haven't we all wasted our time today?
Hello?
Zhai Zhi Wei is gone again.
Why won't he stop?
What happened here?
Uncle.
Don't ask.
While you two have been away, the creditors have been by several times.
Accounting doesn't have any money to pay them.
They took what they could.
They carried off anything of worth
such as the computers, projectors, mechanical equipment, and photocopiers.
Where's CEO Zhai?
Uncle.
There are people from the court inside.
You have two options.
The first is to liquidate and declare bankruptcy.
I absolutely won't declare bankruptcy.
This is the last thing my father left for me.
I won't lose it so easily.
The court will then enforce
your responsibility to pay your debts to your creditors.
- Do you accept that? - Of course.
I don't make a habit of owing anyone anything.
However, the court has conducted
a preliminary assessment on your company's current assets.
Your company's current assets are insufficient to repay all your debts.
[Asset Assessment Report] Is this still what you choose?
You really won't consider declaring bankruptcy?
I won't.
If you insist on this choice
[Judgment Debtor Subject to Enforcement] in view of your insolvency
we will have to add you to the list of judgment debtors.
Do you understand the resulting ramifications?
From this moment on, I cannot take a plane or a high-speed train.
I cannot stay in any hotels or spend extravagantly.
If you have already decided
then please sign this document.
From this moment on, we will be strictly monitoring your activities.
Please cooperate with us.
Why are you two here?
If you have the time, you should look for a job instead.
CEO Zhai, all sensitive documents have already been destroyed.
All meetings and events have been canceled.
This is your favorite coffee. It is ready for you.
I came to say goodbye.
Do I still owe you wages?
I haven't received the last month's wages.
But it's all right.
I've worked for you for three years. You've never owed me anything.
I never owe anyone anything, especially not money.
Give me your wallet.
Take this for now. I'll figure out the rest later.
Goodbye, CEO Zhai.
I haven't gotten my wages yet either.
What I'll give you is more than just wages. Come with me.
Where are we?
The money you just took from me is considered a loan, right?
You will repay me, right?
Ding Ren Jian, you've been with me for a year.
- How come you can't be more like me? - Be bankrupt?
I'll give you one last lesson today: how to be generous.
Even if you're going to be generous, don't do it with my money.
Am I not generous enough?
Didn't I give you a 300,000 yuan annual salary?
Sorry, I haven't gotten it yet.
I'll show you today how I'll use 100 yuan
to get you a position with a 1 million yuan annual salary.
That's the Zhai family's gift to you
as thanks for your decisive veto vote.
How do you want to play today?
Let's play big.
Whatever you want.
I went bankrupt after he joined my company.
Who dares to take him in?
Perfect timing. My dad gave me three companies.
I really want to run one to the ground.
Hold on.
Leave the fun to me, won't you?
Do you hear that? You'll go with whoever loses later.
A manager at the very least, right?
Vice president! A million yuan salary.
Let's go.
Yes!
Nice moves.
Well?
Call me tomorrow. He can start anytime.
He can take his pick with my companies. I'll pay his salary in advance.
We're taking off now.
I'll be waiting.
I have faith in you.
That wasn't skateboarding. That was risking your life.
I, Zhai Zhi Wei, never owe anybody anything.
Your veto vote helped keep my dad's dignity intact.
I'm returning the favor now.
Hey! Have you asked me what I want?
Did I ask you for this?
What I want is the money I just lent you, not your charity.
- You'd best take it. - What if I don't?
What will you live on?
How will you pay your mortgage and raise your son?
How will you steal your wife back from Tang?
You raised a good question.
What will I live on?
I've been working for others my whole life
moving from one cubicle to another.
My salary started off at 896.25 yuan
and now I'm at 25,000 yuan a month with a year-end bonus.
I worked for boss after boss, changing jobs as I went.
I still haven't changed.
I suffer in silence, accept compromises
never talk back, never fight--
I fought you that day.
Sorry, that was my bottom line.
The world changed, but I haven't.
I think the way things are is just fine.
This is the life I want.
The word "success" has nothing to do with me.
It's not that I'm incapable of it.
It's that I never wanted it.
The world changed, but I haven't.
So, I was left behind.
In reality, Tang Xiao Gang and Lin Yue didn't do anything wrong.
They just moved forward
and naturally came together.
I didn't move forward, and instead stayed in the same spot.
Naturally, nothing is left.
I look left and right, all around.
Where is the life I want?
You asked a good question today.
I must think about it seriously.
By the time I come up with an answer...
I'll be old.
Sometimes, admitting you're weak isn't a humiliating thing!
Save those words for yourself.
What I think is
even if I leave, it has to be done properly and with dignity.
You handed this access badge to me
when I joined Zen Corporation three years ago.
This is the only thing I'm taking with me.
It'll be a memento.
However, it's not so I can think of you.
I'll use it as a reminder to myself every day.
One day, I will be more successful than you.
[New Power]
Yes! Yes!
You put these up yourself. Why are you taking them down?
You're asking the obvious.
You're giving up before you even fight me. This isn't like you.
Zen Corporation is a complete mess.
Uncle Zhai has passed away.
My mom told me she wants to take back control of the company.
She'll have to rely on the Old Town transformation
to make a comeback.
She sees that the old residents trust me
so she wants to trick them into signing agreements
and turn this place into an amusement park.
She won't accept my proposal.
Are you planning on following your mother's plan?
I won't be anyone's tool.
Not even for my own mother.
There you go. What are you still upset about?
It's because I can't honor my promise.
How can I face everyone?
It's easy. I can help you explain it to them.
- I also have a backup plan. - You don't understand.
The people I want to cherish
whether it is the Zhai family or the people here
I can't keep them from slipping away.
You wouldn't understand what I'm feeling.
Have the realtors help me sell it.
I need this money.
Sir, are you sure you won't reconsider?
It's really difficult to sell a house like this at the price you bought it for.
I bought this house for my wife.
My wife is no longer here.
No matter how much it's worth, what would be the point of keeping it?
However, please remember me. I will be back very soon.
Save the biggest house, the type with a terrace garden, for me.
Remember my name, Ding Ren Jian.
The Ding of Ding Chun Qiu. (Fictional character)
Ren Jian, the earth of "heaven and earth."
- Ren Jian, you're back. - Hello.
Ren Jian, you're back.
How come I haven't seen your wife around lately?
She's out on a business trip.
Your son hasn't been around either.
Is he on the business trip with your wife?
Yes, she took him with her to have some fun for a few days.
I... sold our new house.
I deposited the money into the family's joint-use bank account.
When you have time, I'll bring it over.
If you don't have time, I'll leave it at your office's front desk.
Where's the money?
- What money? - Don't play dumb.
I heard everything. Didn't you sell the house? Great.
Where's the money from that?
What does that money have to do with you?
What do you mean by that?
Who do you plan on giving it to, if not me?
To that Pan Jin Lian? (Fictional adulterous character)
Dad, you're being rude.
I'm not being rude at all!
Do you know why I have been cooped up at home and afraid to go out?
It's because everybody around here already knows about
your wife's cheating!
Do you know what they're saying?
They can say what they want. How is it any of their business?
It's humiliating!
Even so, it's humiliating for me, not you.
Not for me? Who are you?
You're my son!
My son couldn't even keep his wife. That makes him incompetent!
If my son is incompetent that means I am!
Keep shouting. Yell even louder. Why don't I buy a loudspeaker for you?
Are you afraid nobody knows about our family's messy affairs?
Where's the money?
Dad, the money was earned by Lin Yue. What does it have to do with you?
What do you mean?
You guys ate and slept in my house.
Your wages all went to your wife.
Now, you're giving all the money to her.
Did you bang your head silly on the door frame?
Dad, if you say that, I'll have to dispute it.
When Lin Yue married me, Mom was sick. We had nothing.
It was her family who paid for that three-table banquet.
In the three years Mom was bedridden, it was Lin Yue who took care of her.
Lin Yue bought tonics and supplements with her own money.
The outfit Mom passed away in was arranged by Lin Yue.
After Mom died
yes, Lin Yue and I did live in your house.
Lin Yue has given you money all along.
What did you spend it on?
Aside from paying for water and utility bills or buying a newspaper
you pocketed everything else.
Food, clothing, necessities, including satisfying your big appetite
were all paid for by Lin Yue.
Dad, one must have a conscience. Can you stop obsessing about that money?
Have a conscience, you say?
Is she worthy of that?
How come you two got married?
Isn't it because she was dumped by someone else?
Before you two got married, hold on...
She even had an abortion, right?
Your mother and I both knew about it. Did we say anything about it?
Now, she's ready to spread her wings again.
She's running off with another man again.
You still want to give all your money to her?
Do I care about money?
Does your dad care about money?
It's just that when I think about it, I just lose my head!
Who am I keeping this money for?
Isn't it all for you?
Dad, I know you're protecting me.
But, I've made up my mind.
The money must be given to Lin Yue.
She is getting married.
You can say we're marrying her off.
I have to send her off with dignity.
All right, let's not talk about this. I'll make dinner for you.
I'm not eating this dinner for cowards!
Get out of here!
Listen up.
This house belongs to me and your mother.
If you want to live here, pay up.
If you don't pay, then leave immediately!
I don't have a wuss like you for a son!
Okay.
I'll leave.
The whole world wants me to leave.
Even my old dad says it to me.
I'm used to leaving.
A few more times doesn't matter.
However, before I leave, there's something I want to say.
Your son isn't a wuss.
Your son just thought
fame, fortune, houses, money, all these superficial things
weren't important.
What is important?
People. The people are what matter!
Dad.
Only by having family, lovers, children, and friends
would feel I have a home.
But now, I don't have anything.
My family is broken apart.
However, I'll tell you that starting today, your son is changing!
From this day on
fame, fortune, houses, money, as well as beautiful women
I will have them all!
Dad, I won't resent you for telling me to leave.
When I make it big one day
remember that you will still be my father.
I will still be your son.
But, I must give Lin Yue this money.
If she lives well, she will be my ex-wife.
If she doesn't live well and suffers
she will always be Lin Yue, my wife!
Dad.
I'm a bad son.
Take care of yourself.
Dad, I'm leaving.
If you leave, don't come back ever again!
In my opinion, your dad went too far.
You only have him now.
How could he drive you out?
Right? You also think he went too far?
Still, he's your dad. I'm sure he cares about you.
Just go home to apologize and say something nice.
I'm not apologizing or going home. I'm never going back.
Since the moment my mom took me home from the hospital
I have been living there.
I'm about to grow mold.
If I want to take a step forward
I'll have to start by leaving that house.
Cool! A man of integrity. I support you.
You're a big man. You can rent a place and live on your own.
I'm not renting. I don't have money.
I'm going to sleep on the streets and be a drifter.
Drifters seem so profound.
Drifting is done by artists. It's not for you.
A man like you who is honest, dutiful, and doesn't commit any bad acts
is perfect for living with.
You're mentioning only the good things.
Would you agree to live with me?
See? You wouldn't.
Who says I wouldn't?
I'm not like your wife. I'm not obsessed with living in a large villa.
If you were to love me faithfully, I would definitely stick with you.
So what if I don't have a large villa? I have a condo, don't I?
I'd support you.
I'm just trying to comfort you.
If I was a bit extreme, don't think too much of it.
You don't have a large villa, but...
isn't it a bit of a waste to live in a two-bedroom condo by yourself?
Hold on, hold on.
Ding Ren Jian, what's going on right now?
I've been comforting you all night like a loyal friend.
What are you thinking?
I'm thinking about where I'll live. I need to find a free place.
I don't have anything now except for this apron.
I get it now, Ding Ren Jian.
You were just acting pitiful, digging a trap for me to fall into.
Listen up, Ding Ren Jian.
No chance!
Aren't you newly unemployed too?
For an unemployed person
the wisest thing to do is to cut down on spending.
Besides, you're a woman. It's dangerous to live alone.
I'd be in danger if you moved in.
How am I dangerous?
Have you forgotten that we also had the chance to share a bed in Budapest?
Have you forgotten I was the perfect gentleman?
That was Budapest. That was different.
How is it different?
When a man and a woman are
alone in a foreign land where passion and love are in the air
and no sparks flew and nothing happened
then that means they're not attracted to each other.
Not attracted? What did you say? Not attracted?
Me? Who am I? I'm An Qing Huan!
Big chest, slim waist, long legs.
Why wouldn't you be attracted?
What do you want?
You yell at me whether I come up with an idea or not.
What will please you?
You're right.
But why should you move in? What good does that do for me?
Why don't you give it a trial run first?
Time for dinner!
Dinner is ready.
It smells so good.
You're quite skilled and hardworking.
All right.
Seeing how well you performed
I'll let you stay for the night.
What about tomorrow?
We can talk about it tomorrow.
I have one more condition.
Take off your apron.
The apron?
What are you doing?
Hey! What are you doing?
My wife gave me this! I've worn it for 10 years.
She bought it in a department store.
If you want a brand new start, you need to do it in every respect.
Fine, then. Goodbye. See yourself out.
All right. A brand new start.
I'll throw it out.
Welcome.
I didn't bring any clothes. I'll borrow this for a night.
You look so pretty in that.
As agreed, you'll work off your rent.
I guarantee your satisfaction.
- Goodnight. - Goodnight.
Xiao Zhi, turn off.
Goodbye, Master.
I'm going to be late!
Ding Ren Jian, why didn't you wake me? I have an interview today!
You're up?
What are you doing?
Breakfast.
I don't know what you like to eat so I made everything.
For Western style, there's toast, rolled omelette, salad
oatmeal, and milk.
For Eastern style, there's millet congee, steamed dumplings
cabbage and tofu soup, and Mickey buns with red bean paste filling.
I didn't know what you like to eat.
Next time, you can make requests the night before.
Oh, right. I also ironed two outfits for you.
One is appropriate to wear to meet a male interviewer.
The other is suitable for a female interviewer.
Which one do you want?
I have a fear of making choices. You choose for me.
- How about this one? - Okay.
I had a look at your shoes. They're all designer brands.
You should condition them with oil for maintenance.
I don't have shoe oil. Who does that on their own?
Me.
I've always maintained my wife's shoes.
Shoes worn for 10 years still look like new.
I knew you wouldn't have shoe oil so I picked out a new pair of shoes.
Stop standing around. Go wash up.
What are you doing?
New shoes are torture for women.
If you don't get bloody scrapes, you'll at least get blisters.
If you rub some vinegar into the leather on the back of the shoe, it will soften
and it won't hurt your feet as much.
Stop standing around. Hurry up.
Is that true?
I'm so stuffed.
There's still plenty of time. I'll wash the dishes.
No, don't touch those!
Don't get your clothes dirty.
I already called a cab for you. It'll arrive in five minutes.
It's Monday and there'll be traffic.
You need to reserve some time for the road.
Come, I'll help you put on your shoes.
Please hop up there.
Okay.
Extend your left leg.
Other leg.
Well? Never thought you could live like this, right?
Right.
But, I want to ask you a question.
After your divorce
are you just itching to do these things you've done for 10 years
to serve your wife?
If I say yes, would you call me a masochist?
No!
I'll enjoy these masochistic services in place of your wife.
I have no qualms about enjoying them now.
Of course, there's also no such thing as free breakfast.
Would you be willing to stand in for my wife-- ex-wife to anger someone?
You had me borrow a car from a friend just to help you move?
And something even more important.
Ren Jian, where are you moving to?
Everybody already knows about my divorce.
It'll be a new start. We'll each go our own ways and find happiness.
Ren Jian, your friend sure is young.
When are you two getting married? Remember to invite me.
She uses her excuse of being young and naive and says she wants to be with me.
She's making me live with her in a big house.
She says if I don't, she'll force me to marry her.
That's about enough. Get in the car.
I think so too. It should be enough to keep my old man up all night.
Ren Jian, after you're gone
who will we go to if the neighbors run into any problems?
You can still come to me. You all have my number.
It'll be a 24-hour hotline for you all. Free!
- Okay, okay. - All right, go back inside.
Okay. I wish you two happiness.
Thank you. Wish us happiness.
Wish us happiness!
- Did I play along well? - Perfect.
Might as well go all the way. Will you help me with one more thing?
Where to?
You'll know when we get there.
You really don't need me to go with you?
No.
You have the heart to anger your dad, but not your wife?
She's going to be happy soon.
I don't want to make her unhappy.
Here's the card.
I said I didn't want the house money.
You can throw it if you don't want it. Anyway, it's yours.
All right.
Since you insist, I'll keep it for now.
I'll put this account under Man Yi's name.
If you need money, you can take it back at any time.
Okay.
What day is the wedding?
Don't worry, I won't go to cause trouble.
If there's nothing else, I'm going back inside.
Honey.
Can I hug you?
Ding, don't be like this.
We're already divorced. Don't you understand?
I truly don't understand, nor do I want to.
I no longer love you, Ding Ren Jian.
Then why did you marry me in the first place?
We even had Man Yi. Are you not content?
I thought I had already given up, but I'm not content.
Lin Yue.
You sure are cruel.
Hi, Sis.
Ding, you sure are cruel too.
Didn't I say I didn't need you here?
I was sitting in the car and I could hear and see everything.
How could I just sit there?
I have to say, your wife-- no
your ex-wife says such unpleasant things.
I couldn't stand it.
Who needs you to be Wonder Woman standing up for justice?
I just wanted to hug her one last time.
So that...
there could be a perfect ending to our relationship.
What's the point in hugging?
If even a hug is not enough to close the distance between two people
then there's nothing more worth holding on to, Ding Ren Jian!
Wake up!
That woman no longer loves you.
Don't cry for her anymore.
Who's crying?
- Take off the sunglasses and let me see. - No.
- Are you taking them off? - No.
- Take them off, take them off. - No.
Didn't you want a hug?
I'll hug you, Ding Ren Jian.
[In Life and Love]
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