[The Way We Were]
[Episode 6]
I love her.
I want to be with her for the rest of my life.
I understand what you're saying.
But marriage is very complicated.
For example, how do we hold a wedding here?
What about when we go back to China?
And where do you plan on living after you get married?
Do you need to prepare a house and buy furniture?
Not to mention I haven't even met your parents formally.
Miao Ying and I have discussed these things.
We don't plan on having a wedding yet. We're just going to get registered first.
Then she'll move in with me.
- And we'll begin our lives. - Just that simple?
Yeah, it's just that simple.
Shu Che and I are on the same page.
Isn't that too hasty?
Marriage isn't just between the two of you.
Think about it. You have lots of friends and relatives, right?
We do too. They all deserve to be notified, right?
And most importantly... have you discussed this with your parents?
- Not yet, but I will. - You see?
Dad, why don't you express your thoughts? Do you agree to it or not?
I obviously want the two of you together as soon as possible.
Here, congratulations.
- Thank you, sir. - I wish you two the best!
Dad.
Your tea is ready.
There were some things you didn't feel
you could say in front of Shu Che today, right?
I just found the news of your marriage really sudden.
Why do I feel like you aren't genuinely happy for us?
Says who? Of course I'm happy for you guys.
You're my daughter. Of course I want you to be happy.
And I believe that Shu Che is the one who will make you happy.
- But you seem worried. - Why would I be?
I just think this isn't the right time to get married.
How so?
Give me a reason.
There's no special reason, just what I told Shu Che this morning.
When do you think is a good time to get married then?
In a couple years.
After you've both graduated and have stable jobs.
When you've decided whether to stay here or go back home.
I think that's the best time.
Shu Che and I have been independent for a long time.
We just want our own home.
And we believe that as long as we're in love, any time is a good time.
You guys keep reiterating that getting married is just about you two.
That's too self-centered.
A marriage is never just about two people.
It's like a business deal. One that lasts a lifetime.
Not to mention, Shu Che's dad is a mayor.
You're a major enterprise's shareholder and heir.
So the two of you aren't like other people to begin with.
How can you think your marriage is as simple as just to involve just you two?
Shu Che's dad has been in politics since we started dating.
And I'm your daughter. We've never overthought our backgrounds.
- We're just genuinely dating. - Let me just give you fair warning.
Shu Che's family is definitely going to be against you getting married now.
I sincerely can't think of a reason any of you would be against it.
Then give me a reason as to why you have to get married now!
Does marriage need reasons other than love?
You've never cared about any of my decisions my entire life.
Have you ever participated in my upbringing or my relationships?
Have you ever given me any opinions?
So why is this making you react so dramatically?
Listen to me, Miao Ying. You're not just representing yourself here.
You're also my daughter, Weiye Group's successor!
This is a duty you were born to do, do you understand?
You can't just make decisions while thinking only of yourself.
You can't be so self-centered!
You aren't just any other person.
Therefore you don't have the freedom that regular people have.
When I was young...
When I needed to be taken care of, you gave me freedom.
Now that I've grown up and become independent...
you're telling me that I shouldn't have freedom?
Isn't Cheng Ran the successor of Weiye?
Why is it me?
Do you think he can handle such a position?
If I left it to him, it would be obliterated by him.
Dad, tell me the truth.
- Are you against our marriage? - I'm not against your marriage.
I just want you guys to wait two more years.
Understand?
I really don't. I understand you less and less.
It's just two years!
I'm staying at Shu Che's place tonight.
Drive safely.
We're just planning on getting registered in America first.
Become legally married.
We're not making it a huge deal or anything.
Of course, in the future we'll have a wedding according to everyone's wishes.
That's not the point!
Then what is the point?
The point is you're way out of reach over there.
You don't tell us anything that happens and don't bother asking for our opinions!
Like the fact that you got sued in court.
You keep mum on the phone about it and completely kept us in the dark!
Not only have you denied us the right to participate in your life...
we no longer even have the right to know anything going on with you!
What are you going?
What is it you're trying to do?
I knew Lawyer Kang would report to you.
And if he hadn't?
You intended to keep such a huge thing from us?
I never intended to hide anything, I just didn't want you guys to worry.
And I've resolved everything on my own.
Having a record is what you consider an acceptable outcome?
You might not agree, but I'm doing what I think is right.
What you think is right? Childish.
I'm well aware that one thing has been on your mind since you went to America.
How to get rid of my presence in your life
so you can pursue independence and self-growth, right?
Then let me ask you this.
Of all the things I've done for you in the past...
when was it ever not for getting you through tough times?
When has my orchestrations not efficiently yielded results for you?
When did my actions ever set you back? Have I ever prevented your growth?
Dad.
I'm grateful for everything you've provided me.
But I've feared since long ago that I'd become too reliant on you.
I'm afraid if I ask too much from you
I'll turn into someone who only knows how to ask for things.
I just want to build my life using my own means and hard work.
I don't want to have my hand held.
Does accepting your parents' help conflict with developing personal growth?
It doesn't!
Shu Che, what do you think I struggled half by life for?
It was so that I could give you better privileges.
Go see for yourself.
How many people your age complain about the circumstances they were born into?
Their parents set them back in the race of life.
They're envious and hate that they didn't get the kind of starting point you did.
That they have no privileges to fall back on.
Yet you...
You enjoy the privileges you have
and then you decide you don't want to be controlled
and start talking to me matter-of-factly about independence?
Independence my ass.
When you no longer need your family to give you tuition and living expenses...
That's when you can start talking to me about independence.
All in all... personal independence is bullshit
when it's not founded on financial independence.
The independence you're speaking of right now is an illusion.
One day, I'll prove to you that I can succeed without relying on you.
I'll look forward to it.
But tell me, when that day comes...
how will you prove you haven't gotten there because of me?
Why do you have to speak so harshly to him?
I want to inform him that reality and the truth are much harsher than I am.
You're against my marriage because I didn't discuss it with you, is that it?
You're right. For once, you're right.
You decided on your own without asking your parents' opinion.
That's the reason I'm against it.
I'm already a legal adult.
I can get married if I want. I don't need anyone's permission!
What is it you're aiming for? What are you trying to do?
Are you trying to use marriage as a reason to rebel just for the sake of it?
You guys argue like this every time you talk on the phone.
Do you men have to turn everything into a battle, even between family?
I can't stand it.
Keep going.
Dad.
I wouldn't use something as important as marriage just to piss you off.
I really want to receive blessings from you and Mom.
I'm your father.
I will always congratulate you.
But regarding this sudden decision to get married...
My attitude is clear.
I don't agree to it.
I hope you can think seriously about my opinion.
Also, I want to remind you: Before making any huge decisions...
you have the obligation to inform your parents.
It's your duty, understood?
I will. Bye.
Completely rude.
It's okay, it's okay. Don't take his words to heart.
Don't be mad at your dad.
Don't let it get to you.
Same goes for you. They're not doing this because of you.
Then...
Why are they against us getting married?
To be honest, I don't know.
I don't even know how we ended up fighting again.
I don't care anyways.
I'm going to marry you no matter who opposes it.
Also, don't worry.
I'll always stand with you and fight on your side.
As long as our hearts are together, there's nothing to be afraid of.
That concludes our class for today. It was a great class.
Thank you for coming. I'll see you tomorrow. We are finished.
Hi.
You registered for the law school's required courses?
I wanted to learn about criminal law.
Do you mean to go to law school for grad school?
I haven't decided yet.
Welcome to the family. Now you're my junior.
Oh yeah, you were awesome in court the other day.
I didn't expect you to be that kind of person.
What kind of person did you think I was?
I thought you were someone whose family arranged everything for him
and left his parents to deal with everything.
Do you not resent me for preventing you from getting your reward?
- What do you mean? - Though I guess you already got paid.
What are you trying to say? Please be more clear.
Is it not clear enough for you?
Do you mind moving?
Shu Che!
You have to explain things to me. What benefits and payments do you mean?
If this thing had nothing to do with me, I'd have no right to pass judgment.
Then it's something to do with you.
Good thing that narrows it down.
What is your judgment of me?
I'm judging you because I saw.
- What did you see? - You forgot? You and Assistant Wang.
Right outside your house.
I meant to discuss something with you, but when I saw that...
I realized that there was no need.
You just saw part of what happened, not the whole thing.
What little you saw isn't what you think. You've misunderstood!
Have I?
No wonder Miao Ying told me you'd revoke your statement in court.
Is it because you received a car before the trial?
I did agree to do it, but it wasn't because of that car.
And I returned the car before the trial. You can ask Assistant Wang!
They don't want me to know that they were working behind-the-scenes.
Am I supposed to ask Assistant Wang or Miao Ying's dad?
"Did Xiao Qing return the car to you?"
Do you want me to ask like this because you're heartless or you're just clueless?
You're well aware that I can't talk to them about this.
Besides, even if you returned the car to them...
How do I know you didn't return it because I admitted my guilt in court
so you had no choice but to return it?
I'm supposed to stand by and be misunderstood just because you won't ask?
I'm not supposed to believe what I saw with my own two eyes?
You could at least ask Miao Ying! Ask her why I changed my mind.
It's because...
I thought of both of you as my friends.
I don't make friends so easily.
Because I don't like seeing them bend over backwards in front of me.
Weakness and greed can't be complimented...
but they're not forgivable.
By the way...
Compared with this you that wavers so easily because of friendship...
I prefer how you were when we first met.
The you that refused to cover for me even if it was heartless.
Did you call me here so desperately about the meal you owe me?
Where is the car I told you to return to Assistant Wang?
Here's what happened. When I remembered to call him...
- my dad had already sent him back home. - You didn't return it to him?
I did, but I didn't succeed.
You can't blame me, he had already left.
Where's the car then?
Where is it?
Where the hell is it?
- I gave it to a friend. - What?
Why would you do that?
Because Wang said that it belonged to the company.
He said to just leave it over there. Well, the company's property is my dad's
and my dad's property is my property, right?
So then you gave it to someone else?
They were coming after me pretty steadfastly at the time.
I lost a bet with them and owed a hefty sum of money.
I haven't been able to pay them, but the keys were in my pocket, so yeah.
So you used the car to pay back a gambling debt?
You don't have to worry. Wang didn't, and my dad certainly won't.
But I care!
Didn't Wang just let you borrow the company's car for a couple days?
Your dad asked Assistant Wang to give that car to me
in exchange for me revoking my statement on the stand.
That's why I needed you to return it before the trial began!
Things are that complicated?
I'm begging you, Cheng Ran, to explain things to your father.
Tell him that you're witness to the fact that I returned it before the trial!
I'm begging you too, I don't want my dad to find out about me now.
You'd be innocent, but then I'd become guilty.
He hasn't even punished me for the marriage yet.
If he finds out I used the company's property to pay off a debt...
It'll be... I'll be screwed!
Can you leave me a escape route?
You wouldn't just watch me go die, would you?
So my business is less important than all of yours
and isn't worth mentioning, is that it?
- You can't say that. - I'm not good enough for you rich folk.
From now on, I won't let you people mistake me for being weak.
What do you mean "rich folk"? What are you going on about?
Hey Dad, you were looking for me?
What are you doing back so late?
I went to go buy you liquor.
Randomly treating me like this...
You must have done something bad. Are you hiding something from me?
No, what are you talking about?
Listen to yourself.
Sit.
Dad, what did you need me for?
Green Card's parents are coming tomorrow. I need to know where you stand first.
You have to answer some questions truthfully.
Dad, why are you making this sound like an interrogation?
You're so serious it's making me nervous. We're on the same side here.
That's what I'm trying to figure out, whether we're actually on the same side.
- You have so little faith in me? - Very little.
Okay then, ask away.
Green Card is into you.
Are you into her?
- What do you think? - I think you are.
Absolutely not!
- No? - No!
You haven't considered turning it into a real marriage?
Nope.
What do you plan on doing if she doesn't divorce you in two years?
I'm not afraid of that.
I'll report her to immigration so she gets deported.
I'm a U.S. citizen, what do I have to be afraid of?
Right, you're not afraid.
And you've decided what you're going to do.
All right then, we can cancel tomorrow's meeting.
Hold on, there's something else you have to do for me.
Um... Here, let me. She's constantly clinging to me.
She's seriously infringing on my personal freedom and my freedom to date.
You have experience, help me think of something.
- What should I do? - Son, you should get something clear.
Luca wants to use these two years to get you to be into her.
She wants to make this thing real, got it?
You're always so clueless, distracted, and unreliable.
That's how you gave her this opportunity.
I'm just too soft. If a girl likes me...
Even if I don't like her, I can't have her embarrass herself.
Besides, it's not like I'm at a disadvantage.
How did I end up with a son like you?
Here you go again.
Remember...
There's only one thing to do if you want to get rid of her.
Divorce immediately.
What if she doesn't agree to it?
If she agreed, would I invite her parents over?
This has to be resolved tomorrow.
- Then about the money... - You don't have to worry about that.
I'll pay them back.
Just make sure your attitude is strict.
- Got it? - Yes, no problem.
Go to bed.
Dad, Dad.
There's something I want to confirm.
You're not going to make me pay you back, are you?
Son...
What would you pay me back with?
It's not that I'm looking down on your abilities.
Don't drink so much. It's bad for you.
- Go to bed early. - Thanks for the liquor.
No problem. It's not like I spent my own money.
This kid....
Much smarter with money than his sister is.
Fancy... her family isn't that much worse off than ours.
Remember what you have to say later.
We're a dignified family. I should go welcome them in.
Darling!
This is a greeting gift from my parents.
This is for your dad, and this is for your sister.
- What about mine? - Let me take you to see my dad.
Mom, Dad! This is your son-in-law.
He looks better in person, doesn't he?
- Hello, ma'am. - Hello, hello!
Let me... take a closer look.
This guy is way too good-looking!
Luca, he's much hotter than the idols on TV.
You have good taste, I like it!
Not bad.
You're a hard person to meet.
Nice to meet you, hello.
You guys are so trendy, driving such a cool car.
I knew you'd like this car.
- It's yours. - This...
- I don't think I should... - It's nothing! Don't think too much.
This is our greeting gift. Although you should know, we didn't pick it.
Our daughter did. She said you'd like it so we paid for it.
I know what you like.
This is kind of expensive...
We're family, so what's the big deal?
Such extravagance is unnecessary.
You must be his father.
Hello, hello, how are you?
Hello.
- This is my wife. - Hello.
- Hello. How... - How are you.
How are you?
- Nice to meet you. - Thanks.
The car is a gift from our daughter.
Although of course, it's also our gift for our son-in-law.
Look, um... I don't know whether you're older or younger.
His hair... it's already turning white.
Then from appearances, I should consider you an older brother.
Hello, older brother.
I'm Jin You Fu. You can just call me Jin.
Hi, older brother.
- Cheng Wei. - Nice to meet you.
We've finally met.
I'm so happy!
This is awesome.
Cheng Wei, we're technically one family now.
What do you think of the kids' marriage? You can be frank.
We're not one family.
Cheng Ran!
His marriage with Jin Lu is a business deal.
It's not a real marriage.
You guys will admit that much, right?
We paid, so df course it's an exchange of sorts.
But this exchange isn't necessarily fake.
Yes.
Only the two of them know whether it's real or not.
- Lulu, is it real? - Of course it is, Dad.
We're protected by the law.
Cheng Ran, do you dare say our marriage is fake?
Can we not speak so fastidiously?
Acknowledging it doesn't matter. We need to come up with a solution.
This is my solution.
Mr. and Mrs. Jin. The money Jin Lu paid Cheng Ran was yours.
That's right!
I'll return this money to you.
At the same time, I'd like to put void this contract.
That way they can divorce. What do you guys think?
- We have no opinion. - So you're saying...
you agree to my plan.
We provided the money, but our daughter is the one who got married.
We're not against it. We listen to her.
If she agrees to your plan, then we can go ahead with it.
If she doesn't, then there's nothing we can do.
Hold on. Stop yapping. We have to ask her herself.
Darling, what is your attitude?
I'm not divorcing!
Cheng Ran, what about you?
You want to break the contract in the middle?
- Speak, Cheng Ran. - Cheng Ran, tell us what you think.
I'll divorce...
or not, it doesn't matter.
Mr. Cheng.
As parents, we live for our children.
We have to let them do what they want. Look at what you've done to your son!
He can barely even stammer out his thoughts.
Why do you have to put him in such a position?
These two kids are both adults now.
We can't always be making decisions for them.
If this were the old days, it would be much simpler.
We decide if they get married or divorced.
But now our word doesn't matter.
We were also only informed of Xiao Ran and Lulu's marriage.
Do you think they'd listen to us if they didn't talk to us about marrying?
Mr. Cheng, listen to me.
Kids have their own lives.
We can't live their lives for them, right?
They can marry if they want and divorce if they want.
When it happened and how are none of our business.
Let them resolve their problems on their own, okay?
Let's forget about them.
We came all this way to meet you.
You can't say we're rude, can you?
Look, it's time to eat and we're hungry.
You should treat us to a meal.
Like it?
I do.
The more I look at it, the more I like it.
Me too.
Can we speak with more reservation?
You don't even speak that way to a car, how do you expect me to towards a person?
Hubby, I know you were just pretending to agree with your dad.
You're actually on my side.
Don't think too much. I'm not on anyone's side.
You're clingy, my dad's heartless.
I'm... go-with-the-flow.
Oh right. Let me tell you once more.
As long as you aren't clingy all the time and obstruct my personal freedom...
this can work. I'll cooperate.
In two years when you get your green card, we divorce and move on.
Okay?
My mom said this too.
She said you can't keep such a tight leash on men.
It encourages their inner rebel.
Experienced people are experienced. She is so right.
You've seriously triggered my desire to rebel.
Look at yourself!
I'll just give you some freedom.
You're mine anyways.
Your dad has agreed. We can live happily together in the open now.
Are you blind? You call that agreeing?
My dad is the same as me, he has no other choice.
Move in with you... he's going to shoot me.
Then I'll move to your house.
That's called breaking and entering. Do you want me to shoot you?
Then shoot me. Shoot me! Let me die in your arms.
Your dad's alcohol tolerance, no good! My alcohol tolerance? No problem!
Look at how drunk you are!
Let me tell you, your house? Good!
Our house? Very, very good!
Look, your dad falls every time he gets drunk.
I always tell you to drink less. Why do you always drink so much?
- Move it! - What are you doing?
What did you call me just now?
What did you call me? Why aren't you using the right term?
Call him "Dad."
Dad.
That's more like it.
- I'll pay you for it next time. - Okay.
What do you call me?
Mom.
Mom!
- He's obedient. - Call me "wife."
Stop messing around!
- All right, let's go. - Yeah, let's go.
- Are you good? - Let's go, let's go!
- Slow down, don't trip. - Goodbye!
Get over here!
I have two announcements.
One: I'm temporarily revoking your successor rights.
Two: I'm notifying the San Francisco office
prohibiting you from exercising your rights as a shareholder.
Including, but not limited to, the use of finances and people.
Both decisions are active as of now. Until the day you annul your marriage.
Dad, I'll take the first one.
But the second one... can we discuss it?
Quit being unserious.
You're a backstabbing traitor.
Do you have the right to negotiate with me?
If you hadn't stopped my allowance, this wouldn't have happened.
If you keep talking back, I'll never let you be a successor again.
Go. Get me some hangover meds.