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[In Life and Love]
[Episode 31]
When you're in America, Auntie Su will take good care of you.
However, you need to be well-behaved too.
You can't be as naughty as you are at home
or you will annoy her, okay?
Do I have to go?
I had your Uncle Tang get everything ready.
When you're in America, you'll have to depend on yourself.
Man Yi, you have to live well and study well.
When I have time, I will visit you, okay?
Mom, I don't want to leave you.
I don't want to leave Dad and Grandpa, either.
Man Yi, you're a big boy now.
You can't rely on me, your dad, or your grandpa anymore.
From now on, you have to remember
there is only one person in this world you can depend on.
That is yourself.
Do you understand?
Hey, where are you going?
To sleep!
We've met three times already, but I have some doubts about you.
If I say the wrong thing, please don't take it to heart.
Master Ding, go ahead and say it.
First, I believe the name you provided is not your real name.
Of course, this isn't a big issue.
Second, you say you're very poor and hard-pressed.
However, from our interactions, I can tell you are someone who is well-off.
Third, while I may be a planner
and can provide suggestions and plans with regard to your career and life
how can I help you when you don't even know what you want?
Therefore, I am sorry, but I think we should terminate our contract.
I will help you request reimbursement from the company.
Perhaps, you can seek advice elsewhere.
If I am honest with you about everything...
Do you promise to help me?
Sorry, today's time is up.
If you want to discuss this further, we'll need to set up another appointment.
However, I want to tell you
if you are sincere, I will put all my effort into helping you.
Cong Si.
Why does that name sounds so familiar?
Don't be nervous.
I was mistaken last time. I apologize.
I understand.
You just had Qing Huan's best interests in mind.
You might understand me
but I'm sure you definitely don't understand An Qing Huan.
She has had a tough life.
All these years
she has only been in love once, and she threw herself in head first.
You know, some women rely on men to get by in life.
Some women would die for men.
An Qing Huan is definitely the latter type.
Who wouldn't love such a woman?
I admit it.
I once loved her before.
But, I knew my place.
I stopped myself.
I turned my love into friendship.
Do you know why?
Because I believe friendship lasts longer than love.
Then, I would be able to protect and care for her.
Ding Ren Jian, there's no special reason why I'm telling you this.
I have never seen An Qing Huan love someone so much.
That's why I hope you're serious about her too.
Of course I am.
How many second chances does one get in life?
In the beginning, I didn't believe it either.
It's not that I didn't believe Qing Huan could like me.
It's that I didn't believe in myself.
But later on, I figured it out.
Qing Huan believes in me. Why shouldn't I believe in myself?
Of course, these are just words. Words always sound nice.
Being able to do it is the most difficult part.
By the way, you said
Qing Huan lost a chance at success because of me.
What was that about?
Hello, I would like to sign up for a friend.
Sorry, our registration period is over.
Your friend can participate in our next competition.
- When is the next competition? - In two years.
Two years? That's too late.
Can you please make an exception?
Sorry, we really can't.
Hey, let me ask you something.
Who gets the final say on who stays or goes in the competition?
Is your information reliable?
We've been waiting for so long, and there hasn't been a peep.
It's reliable. I once did a favor for a housekeeper in my old neighborhood.
She's now a paparazzo.
She knows all about the whereabouts of these public figures.
She told me this Ms. Cai is staying at this hotel.
Even if you know she's staying here, will you be able to speak with her?
From what I've heard, this food critic is very cocky.
She doesn't see anyone if it's not for work.
She won't meet with any strangers.
Will you be able to do it?
Where there's a will, there's a way. I'll just give it a try.
If you're not going to eat that pancake, can I have some?
Who says I'm not going to eat it? I have to do physical labor later.
You make it seem like I'm not doing any work.
I'm your partner, you know?
Who doesn't know English? Partner, right?
- Fine, here. Only a small bite. - Yes, a small bite.
You're so stingy.
That's a small bite?
Are you kidding me?
Is that her?
It looks like her.
Let's get our gear.
Ms. Cai, Ms. Cai!
Ms. Cai, I'm one of your fans. I love reading your books!
I read your books before bed every night!
- Can I have an autograph, Ms. Cai? - Sorry, sorry.
- I admire you so much! - Sorry.
There are too many people who read my books.
If I were to sign for everyone who asks, I'd have no free time left. Sorry.
Hey, big guy! It's been a long time!
- Why are you in here? - Give me your number.
- Let go of me! - Give me your number.
- Who are you? - No, why don't you give me...
What you told me in the elevator...
How did you know?
Don't ask.
Anyway, I accidentally found out about your little secret.
But, don't worry. I'm not a blabbermouth.
But, if I'm displeased, I might run my mouth.
Are you blackmailing me? Do you even have any evidence?
Evidence?
- Evidence, you say? - Yes.
I have plenty in my phone.
- Wow, wow! - What are you doing?
- Stop taking pictures! Put that down! - Take one together.
- Now there's a headliner. - Stop!
Ms. Cai, I thought you only ate canned foods once in a while.
I never imagined... you to be the type to be addicted to canned foods.
How many years have you been criticizing canned foods?
"You might as well eat cans, if you want to eat canned food."
You say one thing while doing another.
You're a terrible person.
All right, then.
Tell me. What do you want?
But, I'm warning you, don't make outrageous demands.
This wretched life is all I have.
If you press your luck, neither of us will come out of this well.
Don't worry. My request is very simple. You'll agree to it immediately.
Let me hear it first.
It's your culinary competition.
I want to help a young person who is talented and has a true love for food
someone more outstanding than you
to receive a signed invitation for the competition from you.
- Where is he? - Over there.
Man Yi! What are you doing out here alone? Where's your mom?
You dared to come out by yourself? That's so dangerous!
She doesn't care!
My mom doesn't want me anymore! She's sending me to America!
Sending you to America?
We'll see about that.
Dad, is Man Yi with you?
Of course he is!
Let me ask you.
Whose idea was it to send Man Yi to America?
Dad, don't get worked up.
I'm coming right away. We'll talk when I get there.
Do you know how dangerous it is outside? What if you had been kidnapped?
Don't be so hard on the kid.
What kind of mother is she?
Once the formalities are complete, I'm sending him over there.
My classmate, Su Xin, will take care of him in America.
When I have time, I will go over there to be with Man Yi.
Listen up. He's going to stay where his grandpa is.
We're already separated by so many blocks!
I'm very unhappy about that already!
Now what? You're going to send him to the other side of the world?
I firmly disapprove!
This isn't a discussion. I have already made the decision.
Was this your decision or your current husband's decision?
Is Man Yi affecting your happy couple's life?
That's fine!
Give him to me, his grandpa. I'll take care of him.
A six-year-old--
A six-year-old child.
You have the heart to send him off to America?
Listen up. As long as I'm here, even if I die here, I won't allow it!
Man Yi.
You just sit right there.
If this isn't resolved, nobody is leaving!
Dad, I don't want him to leave, either.
But what can I do?
Are you going to teach him to live like his father?
He would receive the best education and grow up in the best environment
living with his mother, father, and grandpa.
You're only thinking about sending such a young child to America.
Are you hoping he'll become the next Steve Jobs or Bill Gates?
Keep dreaming!
No matter what you say, Man Yi must go to America.
Man Yi, let's go.
- Grandpa! - Lin Yue.
- Man Yi, come back! - Grandpa!
What are you doing? Don't stop me.
- Man Yi! - Grandpa!
- What are you doing? - Just talk it out.
Don't stop me!
- Anger is not good for your health. - It's none of your business!
Sit down and rest.
You can just talk it out.
- You're all family. - I'm furious.
Students.
The theme we're covering today is "My Family."
It's best if you draw your family members' physical features.
Get started.
Man Yi, you drew your father very nicely.
It's almost the end of class. The theme is "My Family."
Why didn't you draw your mother?
Draw her quickly. Draw the whole family.
Didn't Man Yi go to the restroom? Why isn't he back yet?
I don't know...
Knight!
- I'm going to approach your pawn. - Approach? I'll cut you off!
Chariot.
Placing my cannon in the corner. I'm going to advance my knight again.
- Corner cannon. - Corner-- What the heck?
Man Yi? What are you doing here?
Your father took Man Yi.
I have to take him to see the visa official this afternoon.
I need to find him!
Ding Ren Jian, are you listening to me?
What?
Where am I going to find him?
My dad only goes to four places.
Jingshan Park to sing, outside Uncle Li's place to play chess
Xishan Forest to look at trees, and the north shores to fish.
If you search each place, you'll find him eventually.
You don't seem in any hurry. You're just hoping I can't find him.
Grandpa and I are at Cool KTV.
Grandpa says you should come too.
KTV?
What are they doing now?
With my left hand, right hand, a slow gesture.
Giving you a-- I can't read that.
Shine only with me here.
A slow gesture with my left hand.
Ding Man Yi, we said you would wait for me after class.
What are you doing here?
- Do you know what you have to do today? - Yes.
Then, why did you come to play with Grandpa?
The child is not to blame for this.
A long time ago, Man Yi told me that he likes to sing karaoke.
Well, this has been on my mind for a long time.
We can sing karaoke, take showers, and eat a free buffet here.
Isn't it nice? So, I brought him here.
Can't I do that?
Dad.
Can we speak outside?
Why not? Let's go.
Keep singing. Let's go.
Come on!
Lin Yue.
I have a few questions to ask you before you take him away.
Go ahead.
First, what is Man Yi's last name?
Regardless of what his last name is, he is my son. He's living with me now.
He is your son, but he is also Ding Ren Jian's son.
He has the Ding family's blood in him.
He is the only grandson of the Ding family.
Now, you want to send him off to America without our consent. Listen up.
I don't approve of this.
I'm doing it for his own good.
You don't understand my perspective. How would telling you have helped?
Yes, we don't understand, nor do we want to!
We don't want to understand
how a mother could be so heartless as to send such a young child to America.
Let me tell you this. Ren Jian and I object to this.
I already told Ding Ren Jian when we divorced.
I will take care of everything in Ding Man Yi's life.
That's why I have the right to make decisions about his future.
With you being so unreasonable
don't blame me for not allowing Man Yi to acknowledge you as his grandpa.
Those are some harsh words.
What do you mean I'm unreasonable?
It doesn't matter.
When I was young, I could lift up to 50 kilograms of pig iron
without being squashed to the ground!
Go ahead! What other harsh words do you have to say? Say them all!
Dad!
I don't want such a strained relationship with Man Yi's grandpa.
Is our relationship not strained enough?
You already said I'm unreasonable!
You're ready to make Man Yi forget I am his grandpa!
Could our relationship be more strained?
Man Yi must go to America.
From a legal standpoint, you have no right to say anything.
With all due respect, by taking Man Yi without my consent
I could bring charges against you.
You even want to sue me?
You don't have to.
Just send me straight to prison!
I've never tried prison food.
Send me straight to prison!
Listen to these useless things you say.
If Man Yi is with you every day, would he have any good influences?
But, he would with you?
Is this how you educated people scare others?
If Man Yi is with you
he will learn to send his grandpa to prison!
I didn't say I was sending you to prison.
I'm just trying to reason with you.
Even if you reason your way to the ends of the earth
it would still make no sense!
Besides, parents should learn to respect their children's opinions. Right?
Man Yi doesn't want this!
How is not seeking his consent
any different from the way chickens and ducks are force-fed on farms?
He is so young! He doesn't know anything. He only cares about playing games.
You just let him play.
Shouldn't this respect depend on the situation?
After he's grown up, I promise I'll respect him more than you do. Okay?
In any case...
Ding Ren Jian and I are firmly against this.
If it comes down to it, we'll see you in court.
Dad.
With Man Yi, aren't we all still family?
Aren't you still Man Yi's grandpa?
Can't you consider your grandson's future?
That's why I'm saying...
Lin Yue, you're rushing things too quickly.
He is only in first grade! He's so young.
You're going to send him to America? Who will look after him?
Moreover, you didn't ask him if he wanted this.
Otherwise, would he have come crying to me?
If you force him to go Man Yi will hate you forever!
That's right, Mom!
I don't want to go to America.
Don't abandon me.
I don't want to be a child who doesn't have parents who love him.
Do you see that?
Moreover, Ding Ren Jian is no longer the same man he once was.
He is now capable of giving the Ding family and Man Yi a good future.
Anyway, if you force Man Yi to go to America
Ren Jian and I will fight you to the bitter end!
Let's not take things that far.
Man Yi.
- You're still doing homework? - You're back.
The preparations for America are ready. Take a look.
This is information on schools in America.
This is a document for the trust fund. See if there are any issues.
I arranged for him to start school in America after spring.
After all, he has to finish this semester first.
If you have time then, you can go there to be with Man Yi.
Tang, come with me.
Come.
What is it?
Thank you.
But, Man Yi doesn't want to go now.
What do you mean?
This is my fault.
I was the one focused on sending him to America for school.
But, he just refuses to go.
Uncle Tang, if you don't like me, just say so.
Don't send me to America.
I still have Dad and Grandpa. If necessary, you can send me home.
Man Yi, who taught you to say that?
Nobody taught me. I just think you really hate me.
Man Yi!
Uncle Tang treats you so well! How could you speak to him like that?
It's okay, Lin Yue.
Take no offense from a child's babbling.
Man Yi, I'm going to clarify some things in front of your mother.
It was your mother who decided to send you to America for school.
Of course, she's doing it for your own good.
I've already decided when you'll start school in America.
It'll be after Chinese New Year.
So, you have to toughen up quickly and act like a real man.
Learn how to rely on yourself as quickly as you can, okay?
You all are bad adults!
Man Yi! Man Yi!
You're back.
I'm a bit tired today. I want to go to bed.
Give me five minutes.
What is it?
An admission ticket to a top chef competition.
How did you get this?
Because it was yours to begin with.
[National Top Chef Competition] [Invitation]
How did you do it?
Watch for steam to gauge the water temperature.
This will do. Now you can take off the lid.
To check if it's cooked, make a circle in the middle.
This will do. You can turn off the heat now.
Put the lid on, and let it simmer for another five minutes.
Okay, now we wait. After five minutes, we can take out the meat.
We can cut these for garnish in the meantime.
My sign is Taurus, so I really like to eat.
I don't just like to eat. I like to share the food I cook with my friends.
Since you like this dish, we can talk about it first.
This dish must be paired with rice.
This one dish will make 12 servings.
Only one bowl per person, one serving per person.
This may look fatty, but it's not greasy upon eating.
Look, I cut them into big pieces. They are not bite-sized.
Some men might be able to eat it in one bite, but girls should eat it with rice
and take one bite of this and one bite of rice.
It tastes so good like that.
I don't have to do a thing!
Oh my gosh! You're saying Ms. Cai loves to eat canned food?
No way! Her favorite phrase is--
"You might as well eat cans, if you want to eat canned food."
You believe that? Here.
See for yourself.
Oh my gosh.
And to think I most admired that book of hers... What's it called?
"Fight with Canned Food for Fifty Years"
More like she's been in love with canned foods for 50 years.
I admired her for nothing.
You're better off admiring me instead.
I did such great work today. Do I get any rewards?
Oh! I'm melting!
[Lin Yue: There's something I need to discuss with you. Call me back soon.]
- Did you receive a message? - Yes, an advertisement.
I hate ads. Delete it.
- You want me to delete it? - Delete it quickly.
I'm really going to delete it.
- Delete it. - You told me to.
[Delete]
I already sent your dad a message. He will call me back when he has time.
Would Dad forget my birthday?
How could he?
Your dad isn't good at anything
but he's the best at remembering people's birthdays and anniversaries.
All right, I did what you asked.
Now you can go to your room and sleep, right?
I want to sleep with you today.
No, you have to sleep by yourself.
Then, you'll become a real man, like your Uncle Tang.
I don't want to be like him!
Man Yi, you're being disobedient again.
Why are you shouting at me so loudly?
Ever since we came here, you get angry every day!
I just want to sleep with you!
Didn't we do this all the time before?
Mom on the left, Dad on the right. Now I can't do that?
You just can't now. There's no reason why.
Why does there have to be a reason?
Go to your room and sleep.
I hate you! You don't want Dad, and now you don't want me!
You're a bad person! I hate you!
Ma'am, Mr. Tang is back.
Lin Yue, come! Come drink with me.
Come here.
I accomplished two major things today.
I'm so happy. Come on.
I can see that. What were they? Tell me, so I can share the joy too.
The first is that Qin Zhen finally put down her past grudges
and came to me on her own to team up with me to buy that land.
Someone like Qin Zhen has the heart of a weasel.
I'm not a chicken. She isn't going to come bearing gifts.
Qin Zhen is a businessperson.
People like that are easy to deal with.
But, the project supervisor, Li Dong Ye, isn't that easy to deal with.
It's all right though.
He's just a small fry. If I step up, things will get done.
Why are you're considering dabbling in real estate?
Don't you think that is a farmer's mentality?
I'm not working on land. I'm working on--
There's no use in telling a woman. Here, drink.
There's also one more thing.
I quit your job for you today.
What?
I submitted your resignation to the company on your behalf.
But, don't worry.
I spoke with your manager
and told him to provide a good reason, so you could leave honorably.
Why did you do this on your own without consulting me first?
I was doing well at my job.
A few of this year's projects were just starting to ramp up.
I could have received my commission at the end of the year.
What do you need commission for?
I'm not asking you to support the family. You just need to be Mrs. Tang.
I hired a culinary expert for you. Learn how to cook from her.
I will have more social gatherings in the future.
It should be a given that Mrs. Tang can show off her cooking skills at dinners.
I don't mean to blame you, but your cooking in the past
really wasn't up to par and was not presentable.
I don't know how you were as Mrs. Ding. Ding Ren Jian must have spoiled you.
Have you drawn my bath?
Can you not make me teach you these things in the future?
Lin Yue, there is no going back for you.
Don't think that you still can!
What's the matter? Can't accept it?
You have to understand this, Lin Yue.
Tang Xiao Gang, that's not what you said before.
That was because you weren't my woman yet.
Lin Yue, listen up.
If you want to be with me, then stop trying to validate your worth.
Where are you going?
Man Yi.
Do you want to stay with your father for a few days?
Did I fall asleep? Why didn't you wake me?
Why are you still here? Time's already up.
Listen, if you don't tell me the truth, I can't help you.
If you keep this up, I'll just be wasting your time and money.
Does this little bit of time matter?
What I have the most of is time.
Besides, being able to see you sleep is a kind of honor.
You didn't sneak pictures of me, did you?
I took a few.
I know what you want.
You just have nothing to do, and want someone to play with.
I'm not your nanny!
Can you save this time for people who truly need help?
It's too late for that.
Just now, I took your remaining consulting appointments for the day
and booked them all!
Oh my gosh! What do you actually want?
To let you take a proper nap.
Master, you like this watch?
No.
Then, why did you leave a bookmark on this watch?
How is that your business?
What's the reason? There must be a story to this.
I have to help a friend.
His mother wants to celebrate his father's birthday
and wants to buy this watch.
But, his father is already dead.
His mother feels like she's losing her memories of him
He wants to help fulfill her dream.
But, some dreams can't be realized.
I'm going to cancel the appointments you just made.
If I keep wasting time with you, I will jump off a building soon.
Come, quick!
Look at this.
I found it.
Isn't the watch supposed to be really expensive?
This one is 988 yuan?
Why is it so cheap? It must be counterfeit.
Counterfeit? It's just made in China.
How will that do?
I support products made in China, and I support originality
but plagiarism is wrong.
Aren't we just fulfilling an old woman's dream?
Think of it as if we are putting on an act. Can't we use this like a prop?
That's acceptable, but will this watch work?
Look, it's exactly the same.
You're shameless.
At least my Zhai family's house garden is the real thing.
You lose this time.
Okay, okay, you win.
I have no choice.
If I had that money, I would bring my son home.
Where are you going?
You've been acting strange lately.
You don't regret being my girlfriend, do you?
No, I'm afraid you regret it.
Me, regret it? Are you kidding?
The fact that you agreed to be my girlfriend is like a gift from heaven!
I would be insane to throw this gift away!
Then...
Then, what if your wife comes back for you?
My wife?
I don't have a wife!
Oh! You mean my ex-wife.
Impossible. There's no chance of that.
I said, "what if."
If that happened, I would tell her
I have a girlfriend now, and I'm not leaving her!
Women just like to fuss about nothing.
Don't worry. I'm sticking with you.
Then, why do you still have her apron?
Didn't you secretly pick it out of the trash?
Do you still have her in your heart?
This is all because of that?
Wait here.
I'm giving this to you now, and you can do what you like to it.
But not right now.
The cooking competition is in two days.
When you win first place, you can do whatever you want to this.
Then, I'll put on your apron
and make a winner's dinner for my champion.
Deal?
Deal.
Wow, it really looks like the real thing.
Is it the right style, Master?
Yes, yes.
But, this definitely isn't a knockoff. It's the real thing.
If you don't believe me, you can take it to the store for an inspection.
Where did you get the real thing?
- I knew you were keeping things from me! - Calm down!
This was purchased with real money.
But, it wasn't me. My dad bought it for my brother.
I just borrowed it.
My brother loves watches. This kind of collector's item is nothing to him.
Your dad gave it to your brother? This is nothing to him?
Who's your dad? Who's your brother?
Don't ask that now. I'll tell you later.
Just tell me if you want to borrow this watch.
Yes, yes, I must! What are your terms?
Then, please officially accept my commission
and help me find my dream job.
I promise I will be honest with you.
No problem! Piece of cake.
Not so fast.
You have to fulfill one request first.
You agreed to lend me the watch. I'll agree to any request!
You don't want me to do that, do you?
- Master Ding, I'm leaving now. - Okay, thank you.
Where did you get a Rolls-Royce?
I'm amazing. He's a client.
Would it kill you not to boast?
What? It's just a driver.
I just got him the job yesterday
and he's already using it for personal favors.
I lectured him just now and told him not to do it again.
He fessed up to his boss
and his boss even praised him for his honesty!
You're really awesome!
All right, let's go.
- It's beautiful here. - Mom, let's go.
Zhi Wei, is this the party you planned for your dad?
There are so many people. These are nice balloons.
They are the colors your father and I like the most.
Did you invite Uncle Zhang and Auntie Hao?
They're here.
There are also many new friends. I'll introduce them to you later.
These flowers are beautiful!
Every time we have a party, your father picks these flowers.
Mom, did you see Yuanda Real Estate's Chairman Chen and his wife?
[In Life and Love]
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