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[In Life and Love]
[Episode 33]
Two little bees flying into the flowers.
Fly! Fly! Fly!
I actually forgot...
you exclusively drank imported alcohol abroad.
Boozehound!
I'm going to drink you to the ground!
You won't be able to, Li Dong Ye.
Who are you saying won't be able to?
- Who are you saying? - You!
- Get in. - Where are we going?
We'll keep drinking somewhere else.
- Drink! - We're not going home yet!
You can't do it, Li Dong Ye.
I cooled down and thought about it.
You're not in good form today. I can't take advantage of that.
- I'm not in good form? - I won't bully you.
I'll take you home now.
Enough, already. You'll take me home when you're so drunk?
You think I'm drunk?
Don't drink and drink...
Don't drive and drink...
Don't drink and drive!
I'm going to call for delivery. No, I mean a designated driver.
Hold on.
This number is so hard to dial.
No... Give me five minutes to sober up, okay?
Let me sober up a bit.
Call a designated driver?
Tell him to come himself.
It seems there's no problem with his dancing.
His coordination and timing are not bad.
Dancing actually isn't difficult.
If you have passion and are willing to put in the effort, you'll see results.
However, that's not where his problem lies.
What is it, then?
I don't know anything about dancing. I want to hear your opinion.
His problem lies in his inner fear.
I can sense it.
As soon as the music started, his first move carried a great fear.
I don't know what he has encountered
but I believe it stems from his living environment and family.
As long as he can overcome this, I can help him.
At the very least, I can help him complete basic training.
I know what the reason is.
How come you haven't left yet?
Didn't you say you'd take me home? You didn't do that either.
I drank too much last night.
Do you have a girlfriend?
You people who come back from abroad are all so wild.
What are you thinking? Do you think I want to pursue you?
My dance class is working on a partners dance lately.
I need a dance partner.
You look like you're fit enough.
But, I was afraid you'd have a girlfriend
and it would cause unnecessary misunderstandings.
Don't jump to conclusions.
Who's jumping to conclusions?
You're the one jumping to conclusions.
You scared me. I thought you were asking me to be your boyfriend.
Dance?
Hold on.
You're asking me to dance?
Me?
Sure.
Looks like this will be a waste of time again.
Didn't President Shi's secretary say he'd see us after his meeting?
Is this your first time here looking for an investment on a project?
Yes, this is a major project my manager gave me.
Whether or not I get a raise will depend on this.
You're going to be sent away soon.
Even if you want Shi Tie Zhu's investment
you have no chance if you haven't wasted two to three years waiting.
That can't be.
Isn't it said President Shi invested in five companies
and helped them earn hundreds of millions of yuan?
Of those companies that received money, is there one--
Is there one that President Shi hasn't stripped apart?
Didn't you do research before coming?
President Shi is a vicious and greedy man.
If you want him to fish money out of his own pocket
you'll have to endure 81 ordeals.
I've only heard he's rather strict when evaluating a project.
Are you saying we have no hope at all?
We haven't succeeded yet, so keep trying, buddy.
Hey, man. What are you here for?
I'm here to collect on a debt for someone.
President Shi! President Shi! I'd like to speak with you.
Sorry, sir. President Shi is very busy.
It's personal business.
That also requires an appointment. It's the rule.
Are you kidding? President Shi, listen--
President Shi! Shi Tie Zhu, stop right there!
You still have a son, you know?
My son is already dead.
Only one is dead. The other one's survival depends on you!
In short, I hope you will come with me to help fulfill your son's dream.
- Are you done? - Yes.
[One million yuan]
Is this enough?
What do you mean by this?
He hired you to help him fulfill his dream.
I don't care how much money he gave you.
I'll pay you 10 times as much or even more
so you can help me do one thing.
That is, to reject him and let him fail.
Wait... I don't understand why you're doing this.
Aren't you his father?
Shouldn't fathers help their children be better and help them find happiness?
Being my son means only one destiny.
And that's to be like his older brother
inherit my business, and make it flourish.
Yet, he wants to be a dancer?
What kind of future can he have?
All right, take this check. You can get out of here now.
President Shi, thank you for taking some of your precious time to see me.
I know I really need money right now
but this is my answer.
- I can't! - Straighten out at the knee.
- I can't! - Point your chin to your toes.
Keep this, keep this. You got this. Just a little longer.
I can't, Miss! I can't do this.
Very good. Jia Xin, he's very good.
The teacher said you're very good.
Really, Miss? I was really nervous just now.
- Were you really nervous? - I really was.
- What's your last name? - My last name is Li.
Are you still nervous now?
I feel better now.
You must have trained before.
I did back in high school but I've forgotten everything.
But, I'm just smart. I'm good at faking it.
Jia Xin, we have an accelerated class that's a better fit for him.
Okay, let's do that.
Let's do it, then.
He can follow you guys first and warm up.
- Okay. - Go on.
Well? I haven't embarrassed you, have I?
I give you some sunshine and you shine.
I give you bamboo and you rise up to the sky?
Do I need bamboo? I am bamboo. (His nickname, Zhu Gan, means "bamboo.")
Take me through the warm-up, Ms. Dong.
All right, come on.
Come on...
This is a detailed fight plan I spent two days and two nights making for you.
As long as you do each item one by one
you will be able to make your dream come true.
I just want to learn how to dance. Is this necessary?
This is so over the top.
It's not over the top at all.
The path to success will always be strewn with brambles and thorns.
What can we do?
Cut our way through the thorns and advance forward bravely!
It just depends on whether you have the courage.
Are you willing to do this?
Yes.
I can't hear you.
Yes!
Fast, fast, fast!
Five laps!
Keep it up.
Too slow!
Keep going.
If you're too slow, you'll have to do it again.
Master Ding, spare me. I really can't do this anymore.
Physical training ends here for today.
Next up is even more important training.
Can't we just simply dance?
As you wish.
I'll show you real dancing in normal life.
Real dancing?
Stop, stop, stop.
Is this how the accelerated class always practices?
Yes, this is what we do.
- Handsome, how tall are you? - 184 centimeters.
That makes you the perfect partner to practice lifting me.
Get in line! He should be lifting me.
What? I have the best body to be a partner.
Handsome, it'll cost you no effort to partner with me.
Don't fight over this.
I can lift all of you. We're all classmates.
This accelerated class sure is nice.
Stop, stop!
That hurts so much.
Quick, quick. I'm addicted to this.
Not bad, not bad. Lightly, please.
What's your name? You're so strong.
- My name is Xue Li. - Xue Li?
- What's your name? - Tu Li.
Tu Li? Why are you all Lis?
- What's your name? - I'm Meng Meng.
Xue Li.
Tu Li.
Meng Meng.
Come on. Go.
- Go where? - To dance.
Stop joking.
Art is irrespective of class. Experts are hidden among commoners.
Don't look down on public square dances.
Look at the aunties and uncles.
Everyone's full of confidence and radiating with health.
They're much better than you.
If you want to overcome your fear of dancing
you first need to experience the joy of dancing.
Go, go, go.
- But I-- - Are you going or not?
Let's just forget it.
- I'll go with you. Come on. - No...
Did I do okay today?
- You did very well. - Really?
- Let's keep practicing tomorrow. - Yes, see you tomorrow.
Bye...
Bye, Tu Li! Bye, Xue Li! Bye, Meng Meng!
We'll keep practicing tomorrow!
Hey, let's go home now.
Why are you talking to?
Ms. Dong, let's go home now.
You can go on your own.
What's this? Did I anger you?
You just joined the accelerated class
and you're doing splits and lifts
and talking about height and Lis.
What's the matter with you?
Jealous?
You wish! Who's jealous?
The great Ms. Dong is jealous of her classmates. Isn't that interesting?
All right, since you're speaking of this
it would be an injustice to your vanity if I didn't do anything.
Okay, I'd clean out my ears to hear this.
Li Dong Ye, listen up.
I brought you here.
When I'm here, you can only dance with me.
When I'm not here, you can do what you want!
Wow, so domineering.
However, I'm rather thin-skinned.
I'll definitely agree to your request.
But, when other girls come to me, I can't say no.
How can't you say no?
Li Dong Ye, you must follow my ground rules.
You can only dance with me from now on!
If others ask, you must say
"First ask Dong Jia Xin if she approves!"
Okay... okay.
I'll treat you to barbecue tonight as an apology, okay?
I was wrong. Okay?
That's better.
If someone asks why they have to ask for Dong Jia Xin's permission
what should I say?
Do you even have to ask? Just say I'm your girl--
Girl... Girl...
I'm your mom!
It's not good to curse.
Wait for me!
Well? Are you full of enthusiasm and confidence now?
Master Ding, I know you're doing this for my own good
but I'll be honest with you.
Even if I complete the training according to the plan you laid out for me
what will that accomplish?
My dad still won't approve of me.
No matter how much we do, he'll still see this as a joke.
The question is if you see yourself as a joke.
I'll handle your dad.
What you need to do is
regain your confidence, strengthen your convictions, and train hard.
Show him what you think is a perfect version of yourself.
I will be responsible for inviting him here.
Don't care too much about his critique.
By completing a perfect dance in front of him
you will be the most incredible son.
Don't care too much about what he thinks.
It's not that I don't believe in you.
But I'd like to ask you something, Master Ding.
If you were in my place and I said these words to you
would you be able to do it?
I am doing it.
I was always living for other people.
Now, every second of every minute of my life is for myself.
I've found my reason to live.
It is to help the countless number of people who are like me.
When you get back up on your feet, I do as well.
In the end, I will succeed. I firmly believe this.
- What do you want to eat? - What?
Let's have pork lung and intestine stew; it's economical.
- You're paying? - Sure.
Who told me to leave that enormous check on your dad's desk?
This one is ready. You can eat it.
[Qing Huan]
Hey, what's up?
Why are you seeking consolation?
Is your Uncle Ding not eating dinner with you?
Okay, fine. Come find me. I'm eating dinner with Ms. Dong.
Of course it's no problem. Why would it be inconvenient?
Just come. We're at the barbecue place. Same place as usual.
Okay, okay. Bye.
An Qing Huan?
Yes, she's coming by for dinner.
Would it be inconvenient with me here?
Why would it be?
What's wrong with friends eating kebabs together?
To be honest, I really envy her.
You all like her and dislike me.
We do really like her.
But, we don't all dislike you.
Tell me.
I have money and prestige and can be considered young and beautiful.
Where do I lose to An Qing Huan?
What you're saying is
you're still hung up on the fact that Zhai Zhi Wei dumped you for An Qing Huan.
You still can't forget him.
In that case, you should be making a move on Zhai Zhi Wei while he's down and out.
Who can't forget about him?
I just don't understand what's so good about An Qing Huan.
An Qing Huan is my very close buddy.
She's loyal and puts friends first.
These are already things that money and prestige can't buy.
So you're saying you like her too?
Of course I like her.
I'm not talking about that kind of "like."
Ours is pure friendship.
Oh, drop it.
I don't believe in platonic friendship between men and women.
Then... what do you say our relationship is?
The two of us?
You... You're my dance partner.
Purely dance partners?
Hey.
What's going on?
You're not married yet and he already has you on a leash?
Listen, I'm disappointed in you. I'm sending you a look of disdain.
Fine, fine.
Find dinner on your own, then.
I wish you success in the competition. Good luck!
Bye.
She's not coming?
Yes, she's not coming. Let's eat.
I think we make great eating companions.
Here, cheers.
Great eating companions?
You seem so sure about that.
You're a rich girl who's back from America.
I was born and raised in China.
Would we make great eating companions?
Let me ask you a few questions.
Common Beijing snacks.
Fermented mung bean milk. Have you had that before?
What about stir-fried pork liver?
Have you had pork lung and intestine stew?
You still say you want to eat with me?
It's not like I don't want to eat those foods you mentioned.
I just never had the chance to.
Miss, you need to find a chance to eat them?
I'll take you to eat them tomorrow!
Really?
That's great! After this meal, we'll go on to the next one.
We'll see about it after we're done here.
Aren't you silly?
Slow down there. It's still hot.
Hurry up and eat.
I'm not eating. You can eat more if you have such a big appetite.
I won't hold back, then.
There will be a small dance performance at Oriental Hall at 4 p.m. next Saturday.
Your son really hopes you can attend.
Do you know?
I'll be representing several corporations and going to Southeast Asia that day
to discuss an investment project.
If it works out
we will see a 20 percent increase in our assets each year.
It could drive the economic development of all of Southeast Asia.
You want me to watch this senseless thing?
Can you give me a good reason?
Okay, I'll give you a reason.
I'm also a father.
My son joined his school's track and field team this year
and won first place in a competition.
He really wants me to be there with him at the regional competition
to cheer him on.
However, his mother and I are divorced now.
The terms of the divorce were that
the child would be in his mother's care and I'd have no visitation rights.
I can only see him after he turns 18 years old.
There are still 10 more years.
To you and me, that is just a humdrum moment in time.
But, to my son
that is the most naive and innocent, endless stretch of road in his life.
At this very moment, he might just be at the starting line.
Because of this, I didn't sleep well last night.
I don't know if he will win.
Actually, as a father, I don't require that he win.
I'm just afraid he'll be sad if he loses.
But, if I am by his side
I can be there for him as a father and help him through this difficult time.
Isn't growing up precisely
overcoming one obstacle after another on the path to maturity?
Isn't it achieving your dreams in the end so you won't have regrets?
As a father...
do you know how much I wish I could see him happy
see him have no regrets about coming to this world
and see him have no regrets about any decision he makes?
However, because of my own mistakes and my failed marriage
I no longer have any chance at accomplishing my mission as a father.
I really don't understand.
If you still have this privilege, why would you give it up?
Your son really hopes you can attend.
Give him one more chance.
And give yourself a chance.
This will be a performance for charity.
All proceeds will be donated to help children with autism.
Naturally, our performance is unable to drive Southeast Asia's economy
but we have invested all our meager energy into it.
One ticket costs 20 yuan. I'll pay for you.
Are you sure you want to make that?
Trust me.
In this sort of competition, my advantage is definitely not in my skill
but my heart.
I hope she will see I put my heart into it
because this is probably my most beautiful memory.
Okay, I'll wait for your good news.
- I got this. - You can do it.
[National Top Chef Competition]
This is what you will be cooking to win me over?
- Are you sure? - I'm sure.
[An Qing Huan]
An Qing Huan?
Oh, I know you.
It was Ding Ren Jian who entered you into the competition, wasn't it?
Yes.
Okay. Help me give him a message.
Tell him to save that thing he knows about.
I will keep my end of the promise to let you participate in the competition.
However, after you finish making this dish that has no chance of winning
please get out of my sight.
Miss, whether I will get out of your sight
will be decided by my dish.
Okay, I'll wait and see.
Huan Huan, Daddy is leaving.
I won't be coming back.
I made your favorite hot and sour soup.
I hope that when you drink hot and sour soup in the future
you will still remember me.
What are you making?
Medicine.
What medicine is it?
The medicine is ready!
What kind of medicine is that? Is that hot and sour soup?
How can you add sugar to it?
With sugar in it, it's no longer hot and sour soup.
Is this still edible?
Why not?
It's neither sour nor spicy. I guarantee it's to your liking. Here.
You drink it first.
Fine, I will.
Wow, it's so good.
Try it.
Oh my gosh!
I didn't think hot and sour soup with sugar would taste so nasty.
I nearly puked just now.
Why did you still trick me into drinking it?
Have I altered your memories?
What?
I did this to modify your memories.
From now on, when you drink hot and sour soup
it will no longer be your dad's hot and sour soup
or the hot and sour soup reminding you of your boyfriend
but Ding Ren Jian's hot and sour soup that you had here.
It's the last minute. Everybody, make use of the time left.
Five, four, three
[An Qing Huan] two, one, and time's up.
Contestants, please stop what you're doing
and step away from your stations.
We have 20 outstanding contestants today participating in this competition
vying for 10 qualification aprons that signal advancement to the next round.
After seeing each dish
there is one person who left me with a deep impression.
Ms. An Qing Huan.
The dish you made today is very unusual...
Unusually terrible.
The theme ingredient was eggs
and everyone was to make
an unforgettable and creative dish with eggs.
There are all sorts of dishes.
Italian egg pasta.
Pancake with egg.
Custard pie, and so on.
And what have you made?
A bowl of hot and sour soup.
My daughter is six this year.
She could already make that when she was four years old.
Do you think that with this hot and sour soup
we could believe you are the top chef we are looking for?
You are insulting me and this competition!
Therefore, I ask that you take this bowl of garbage
and leave the premises.
Ms. Cai, the competition rules state you must taste the dish
before making a decision.
Very well.
I'll have you lose without any doubts.
I've had a taste.
It's just a bowl of hot and sour soup that can't be more plain
and that even my six-year-old daughter could make better than you do.
This hot and sour soup will never be able to
grace the table of any high-end restaurant.
So, I now ask that you leave.
Allow me to introduce these to you.
This is pork lung and intestine stew.
This is stir-fried pork liver.
This is a baked sesame seed cake, and this is a fried glutinous rice ball.
That's everything. Say hello.
Wow.
Hello.
I've been wanting to eat these for a long time.
I've never tried them before!
Listen, if you've never had these before
you shouldn't be in the culinary industry.
How is that the same?
I'm a board member of Zen Corporation, a global culinary corporation.
We're a high-end brand.
Ms. Dong, let me tell you.
If you don't eat common food
you won't be able to make food that is to the people's liking.
Hold on, hold on.
Try this first.
Drink it while it's still hot.
Okay.
Wait, wait!
What are you doing?
Do you think I'll drool? I'm not a kid.
What do you know?
This is called dining etiquette.
That's so over the top.
- Wonderful. - This has turned sour!
Send it back to the kitchen.
- Waiter! - No, no!
- What? - Don't be embarrassing.
It hasn't gone bad. This is called fermented mung bean milk.
This was a palace beverage and Qianlong Emperor's favorite
with over 300 years of history.
It's healthy for the gut, clears internal heat, and detoxes.
Healthy for the gut?
Clears internal heat? Detoxes?
That's right.
It smells like it's gone bad.
What do you know? This taste is addictive after a while.
Addictive?
What do you know? It really is.
Wait, you really like drinking it?
I think it's very interesting.
Can you take me out to eat more of these snacks?
Sure. You pay though.
No problem.
Great!
Now try this.
Jellied bean curd.
Eat it while it's still warm.
How come you're out so soon?
Where's your qualification apron?
I was kicked out in less than half an hour.
Forget it. This competition didn't mean much anyway.
Would someone who eats canned food every day
be able to taste what you make?
Let's go home. I'll make you something good to eat.
Trust me.
She will come out in half an hour and hand me an apron herself.
Really?
Ms. Cai, you have been deliberating for 10 minutes.
Who will you give the last apron to?
Give it to me.
She's really coming out.
Hello, Ms. Cai.
An Qing Huan, you need to answer my question.
Ask.
What did you put in the soup?
Turmeric, milkvetch, red sage, millettia
safflower, peach bamboo, Szechuan lovage, female ginseng, atractylodes rhizome
white atractylodes, malt, and mulberry twigs.
When I first heard about your secret, I wondered
why someone who was once so passionate about food
would eat this kind of food every day.
It must be because there is a problem with your taste buds.
It must've been a very long time since you last experienced
the feeling of your taste buds singing and your heart dancing.
So, I treated your illness.
The medicine I used
can restore your taste buds for a brief period of time
but it is not a long-term solution.
If you want to be completely cured
you will have to give up heavily salted, pickled, and spicy foods.
Only then can your taste buds slowly recover
and allow you to go farther on your culinary path.
I have one more question.
Why did you make hot and sour soup?
You could have added your medicine into any exquisite dish.
Wouldn't that have won me over more easily?
[In Life and Love]
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