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[Old Boy]
[Episode 9]
Don't keep things bottled up inside.
If you miss your mom, do it openly.
See that bookshelf over there? There's space, isn't there?
Find a photo of your mom and place it there tomorrow.
You can look at her when you miss her.
Why are you looking at me? You want to thank me?
Forget it. I'm doing this for your mom.
I'm not like your other dad, waiting upon you every day.
You'll start from zero here.
You can start learning what you don't know how to do.
I know you've never done chores before.
You had a bunch of people spoiling you and serving you.
Take your time learning. I'm willing to wait.
Your first task today
is to wash the dishes after you eat.
All right, stop crying. Eat.
Doesn't it taste good?
Come again.
That was so loud.
Who was that?
Wu! Wu!
Wu, you're not dead, are you? Say something!
Stop shouting! I'm not dead!
Are you crazy? Why weren't you answering? You scared me!
Xiao Han, I usually treat you pretty good.
You treat me well but you don't treat the bed well.
I don't treat the bed well?
You climb up and down so many times each day! No bed could withstand that!
You blame me when there's a problem?
Didn't I tell you the screws weren't right?
You wouldn't listen and just had to jerry-rig it.
Oh no, oh no!
What's wrong?
Find a bandage for me quickly!
Help me out first.
Lift up the bed.
Hurry up!
Higher, a bit higher.
Are you out yet?
Hurry, hurry! I can't anymore!
Bandage, bandage.
- Hurry up and find one. - It's nothing.
Oh no.
My leg was just healed. How am I going to play basketball now?
I'm done for.
Captain Zheng.
What took you so long to answer the phone?
Oh, just now...
Bandage!
I was in the bathroom. Sorry, I didn't hear the phone.
What is it, Captain Zheng?
Nothing much. I just wanted to ask how the writing is coming along.
Is the lecture coming together?
Listen, if you have any difficulties, tell me in advance so I can be prepared.
I wouldn't make light of a task you assign me.
I've been staying up every night working on it.
When you say that, why do I feel even less reassured?
How's this? Come to the office and I'll supervise you.
That's not necessary, Captain.
Do you have doubts about my professionalism or my writing?
I'm afraid it's too much work for you
so I'll provide support and do research for you.
Captain Zheng, there's really no need to trouble you with that.
I can promise you quality and quantity.
You just have to remember what we agreed on.
I'll hand the lecture materials to you
and you'll let me return to the air earlier
and lift the ban.
All right, that's all then.
Xiao Han?
That brat.
How's it going? Are you getting along with your son?
Want me to come check on you?
Are you back from the countryside?
Go home and rest. Don't come over.
I brought some food for your son. I'll bring it over later.
Who are you to him? Why do you want to see him so badly? I'm busy.
What are you busy with?
Other than the retired old men and women, you're the one I envy the most.
I'm coming over to see how you and your son are doing.
I really am busy!
Wait for me. See you later.
How annoying.
Xiao Han.
Come, I'll give you a ride home and get this home visit done.
Sorry, Miss, I have plans already.
Your leg is injured again and basketball training is on hold.
What plans do you have?
Our band already made plans to practice today.
Besides, a home visit is just a talk between the teacher and parent.
What do I need to be there for?
You told your dad already?
Okay. It'll be fine as long as he's prepared.
Of course I did. He's not just prepared.
I can't wait to see who will win this duel.
What do you mean?
You'll see.
He's a lawyer?
Okay, let's get going or else we won't finish.
- Bye, Miss. - Okay, bye.
Duel?
Wait, let's-- Short Legs, hold up!
Were you calling me?
Yes.
Is something wrong with your eyes?
How are my legs short?
You don't just have short legs. You're also unreasonable.
You scraped my car and you want to run?
Wait, aren't you that person?
Who am I? I don't know you. Don't try to claim a connection.
You scraped my car. Shouldn't you pay for that?
Is this how you teachers teach students?
I scraped your car?
Are you also hurt?
Leg injured?
Do you need to go to the hospital for tests
and then get a psychiatric evaluation?
What kind of trap are you laying?
I've seen plenty of schemes like yours.
You're a scammer. Is extortion up next?
There are plenty of your kind on the streets.
This is the first I've seen of your kind though. Very interesting.
Forget it.
I have important things to do so I won't bother with you.
If I really did damage your car
we'll take it to our insurance and get repairs as necessary.
I have things to do.
End of conversation.
Lin Xiao Ou?
It's not like I'm not paying. Why are you following me?
I'm going the same way.
You're looking for someone and I'm visiting a friend.
Wait, you really don't remember me?
If you keep following me, I'll call the police.
We met at the police station.
Am I that easily forgotten?
You still followed me up here?
Please. This is my second home.
Are you looking for Xiao Han or Xiao Han's dad?
I told you we've met before.
You went to the police station late at night to pick up Xiao Han.
Don't tell me Xiao Han's dad is...
that person.
You have a guest.
You came to see me yesterday. Why didn't you tell me you're Xiao Han's dad?
Why should I tell you?
Don't you think it's best if we have minimal contact?
No wonder Xiao Han has been so rebellious lately.
One takes on the color of one's company.
You're an accomplice!
You finally remember me?
I also remember now.
Here's a lifesaving piece of advice.
Stay far away from her. She has a terrible personality.
She's always measuring others with her own yardstick.
You have the terrible personality.
You two have been at each other's throats from Australia to China.
Now, one of you is a teacher, and the other is a student's parent.
What kind of fate would you call this?
An ill fate.
If there's nothing else, then--
Let's see how the story plays out.
Welcome in.
This is my house!
I told you I'm busy. Why did you bring her here?
I'm just concerned about Xiao Han.
What happened to your place? Was it bombed?
It's all because of you. You brought me all this trouble.
Your life is this way by your own doing.
My life used to be great.
Ever since meeting this teacher and kid, it's been the pits.
As an airline captain, you must have decent living conditions.
How could you provide such awful sleeping arrangements for your son?
If you came to discuss how I live, then forgive me for not playing along.
The door is over there. See yourself out.
As Xiao Han's homeroom teacher, I have an obligation to conduct home visits
and you have an obligation to welcome me.
I'll leave when I finish what I have to say.
Xiao Han was such an outstanding student.
After just a few days with you
he's been late to school, not focusing in class
he's missed turning in homework, and his grades are slipping.
Isn't this due to your influence?
You're right. I've only been with Xiao Han for a few days.
You've been with Xiao Han much longer. You teach him every day.
His teachers are setting a bad example.
The quality of our nation's educational system is worrying!
You sure can run your mouth.
You're arrogant and conceited. You even expelled a passenger off the plane.
If all our nation's airlines employed captains like you
they'd be out of business!
How I teach Xiao Han is none of your concern.
You're clearly overreaching your authority.
Now you admit it's a family matter?
I heard you ran off to the countryside to hide from Xiao Han.
That really sounds like something you'd do.
Shi Fei, get the door. I'm busy having words with Ms. Lin.
Okay, let's talk about professionalism.
You're a teacher and this is how Xiao Han has turned out.
Do you know anything about flying planes? I expelled a passenger?
Do you know how many gears planes have?
You're such an unreasonable teacher.
It hasn't even been confirmed whether he is Wu Zheng's kid
and you're here criticizing him?
Besides, the school is also responsible for a student's poor performance.
Why are you coming to his house?
Miss, education is comprised of two parts.
Home education makes up 70 percent and 30 percent is from school.
That's why Xiao Han's poor performance is largely due to his dad.
Really? This kid has also greatly affected Wu Zheng's life
and caused a big inconvenience to our lives.
Not "our" lives.
I'll just ask you one question. Are you Xiao Han's father?
I really hope I'm not.
Wu Zheng, you can't forsake your kin just because you're mad.
If you don't want to raise him, give him to me and I'll raise him for you.
It's not easy being a teacher. She made a home visit on such a hot day.
Where will you find such an earnest and responsible teacher nowadays?
Are you my friend? Why are you standing up for her?
Why are you being a traitor?
This won't do. You really won't do.
Xiao Han really can't stay here.
You two even have the same tune.
Fine. You two have the same views.
- So, you two can take care of the kid. - What are you doing?
- Let me tell you. - Why are you kicking me out?
You two can take your views elsewhere. I don't care anymore.
- I'm not done talking! - The two of us?
We'll raise him? Us? I--
Hey!
You're obligated to welcome me in!
I don't care how you live your life
but you have to ensure the child's health--
What's all this commotion?
Are you setting a good example by making such a loud racket in the hallway?
Am I supposed to praise you instead?
You're the one in the wrong!
Enough, enough, Ms. Lin.
That's enough. He won't open the door.
He said the two of us should raise the kid.
Who's raising a kid with you?
Slowly, do it slowly.
Okay, that's good.
Why didn't you clean your wound?
Is your dad abusing you?
Abusing me?
He's depressed every day. Would he have it in him to abuse a child at home?
Does he not want to live anymore?
Wu might be awful but he's not that much of a lowlife.
Besides, if you two really were to fight, who knows who would come off worse?
Put your shoe back on.
Honestly, after living with him for so long, no affection has developed?
What affection would I have for him?
On the first day I moved in
he thought I was sleeping but I was wide awake
and he was standing by my bed staring at me.
What was he looking at me for? Isn't that terrifying?
I reckon your dad might be thinking of selling you.
Maybe he felt tormented inside.
Xiao Han, there's a murderous spirit.
He might have been thinking about how much he'd earn by selling you off.
Better watch out. I'll sell you.
Honestly, he's quite strange.
When in a good mood, he told me his Wu family secret noodle recipe.
When in a bad mood, he tells me to leave.
I can live with that.
I'd just have to put up with him for two years at most.
After two years, I can just leave.
Okay, okay. You two can continue your love-hate relationship.
A simple life isn't that bad.
What love-hate relationship?
What a load of crap! He and I have a predator and prey relationship!
We're natural enemies!
- Okay, okay. - Are you all right?
You mustn't keep the kid.
Don't get softhearted after they say a few words.
Thanks for helping me out.
I'm busy right now. I don't have time to attend to you.
How could that teacher come to your door like that?
You were kind enough to take him in but this is what he does in return.
You should use this chance to make him leave
and save yourself from wasting energy on this thankless task.
Why are you back again?
Do you really have that much free time?
I just flew back from Beijing.
I know you don't like dessert so I brought back pastries for you.
All right, I'll eat them later.
Leave them here. I'm really busy and have to finish writing.
If there's nothing else, you should leave.
I'll leave after I see you eat them.
I'm eating.
Wait!
I'll steep some green tea for you. It'll be the perfect pairing!
I'm so sorry.
I really didn't notice that I'd scraped your car.
You demanded payment right off the bat. I thought you were a scammer.
It seems you've been extorted often.
Well, you know my phone number.
Just tell me when you get repairs.
Please give me your business card too.
Pleased to make your acquaintance.
Thank you.
You...
So you're Shi Fei.
I should've known.
What is it? Am I that famous?
Has Xiao Han told you stories about me?
Can I ask you a question?
Do you have a boyfriend?
I have a boyfriend.
Don't get the wrong idea.
It's just that I thought you were Xiao Han's real father
and I'd been asking Xiao Han for your number.
I didn't know Wu Zheng had kept this hidden so well.
Anyway, the car damage was my fault.
I'll treat you to a meal as apology another day. Okay?
Why another day? Let's do it right now. We can also discuss repairs.
Look, there's a restaurant within sight.
Let's go.
I said it's my treat.
You're considerate enough to save me money though.
Good wine needs no bush.
You'll know when you taste the food.
This is Wu's late-night diner.
He doesn't look it, but he's quite discriminating with food.
- Stir-fried green beans. - Mr. Qun.
Oh, Shi!
What would you like to eat today?
Something for two. Your signature dishes.
What a pretty lady.
All right, I understand. I'll make something light today.
More sugar in the eggplant.
You got it.
- Here's your water. - Thank you.
Thank you.
You grew up with Wu Zheng?
Yes, we've been hanging out since our potty training days.
That'll ruin my appetite. Just skip that part.
If there's anything about me you want to ask
don't beat around the bush and just ask me outright.
Your way of striking up a conversation is so old-fashioned.
Are all you uncles like that?
Uncle?
Let's... Let's not pretend to be too young.
Basically, I'm almost an '80s kids.
Those in their nineties are now called '90s kids.
What's worth bragging about if you're older than an '80s kid?
Back at the police station, I already thought you were quite amusing.
Now, I can see it's true. You have quite the personality.
Wu is doing everything wrong though. He's usually quite popular with women.
- How come when it comes to you... - He's popular with women?
He's mean and opinionated.
He's 40 and still has no sense of responsibility.
Women who like him must be blind.
I've never met a man as ungentlemanly and ill-mannered as him.
It seems you have quite deep misunderstandings about him.
I'm not interested in looking into any misunderstandings.
I'm just worried about Xiao Han.
He's in his adolescence and just suffered a series of setbacks.
Now he has a father like this.
I'm really worried about him.
Wu Zheng isn't that bad.
He's just been down on his luck lately and you two have a tiny grudge.
Don't worry. He won't neglect the child.
Anybody in his situation who suddenly finds out he has a grown-up son
would still need time to process and adjust.
You don't have to stand up for him.
I'm just afraid he'll take too long to adjust and waste the child's time.
He's a pilot and flies every day.
He's not very down-to-earth.
But look. He already got a bunk bed.
That means he's made a spot for the child.
I'm such close friends with him
and he still doesn't like when I stay over.
That means he's already made concessions.
Besides, there's a big generation gap between a '70s kid and a '00s kid.
Doesn't he deserve time to adjust?
Why are we talking about him?
Snack on some appetizers first.
Thank you.
Thank you, thank you.
Try it.
Not bad.
You're still here?
Who would take care of you if I left?
I stewed some cordyceps. Eat it while it's still warm.
No, I'm busy. I'm not eating.
Why don't you eat it or save it for the kid?
I had someone buy it just for you. Why would I give it to him?
He's a growing boy. He needs the nutrition.
You two have a bond after just a few days together?
I've been so good to you all this time but you haven't reciprocated.
The kid seems naughty but he's quite pitiful.
He doesn't even know how to cook instant noodles.
You can tell his parents didn't pay much attention to him.
Since we're on this topic, I have something to say that I can't hold back.
The photo on your bookshelf...
Are you still saving a spot for her in your heart?
I really don't need to discuss with you whether there's space in my heart.
Didn't we agree we're merely coworkers?
Let's not cross any lines.
Flying every day is so tiring but you still come here every few days.
I feel tired for you!
If you have time, you should go home to sleep.
Then you'd be refreshed the next day
and be of service to passengers on the plane.
Don't get too cocky just because I like you!
Is this the Forensic Center?
I'd like a paternity test done on a sample I have.
Is this test for you or do you have an authorization letter?
Yes.
All right.
I'll deliver it right away. Please expedite it.
How soon will results be out?
Tomorrow at the quickest.
Okay, tomorrow it is.
Sorry to make you give up your mom's delicious home-cooked dinner
to eat fast food with me.
It's okay. I'm sick of eating at home every day.
Most importantly, I don't want to be home.
Is that necessary?
She's just not letting you play bass.
If you really want to play, I'll stay after school with you
and we'll practice more until we're good at it again.
It's not that. I just feel so much pressure when I see my mom.
It's like I've owed her a debt for several lifetimes.
[Traitor]
Your mom must be calling you home for dinner.
Traitor?
Who's Traitor?
My dad.
Do you really hate your dad that much?
Why don't you just answer? What if it's an emergency?
I promised my mom I wouldn't contact my dad in private.
No matter how rebellious you are, you still end up on your mom's side.
I'll cut off ties with my family.
Cutting off your family? Are you going to cut ties with your buddy too?
Impossible.
Let's eat.
What is it?
I want to discuss something with you.
Can you let our son stay a night with me this weekend?
I want to take him out over the weekend.
No, he doesn't have time.
Our divorce agreement grants me visitation rights every weekend.
I'm giving you a call because I respect you.
If I were to pick him up directly from the school--
Zhou Zheng Yi, listen up.
If you meet with Zhou Zhou without my permission
I will expose everything about you
and make sure to completely destroy the image he has of you in his mind.
Is there any image left?
You've pretty much destroyed it all.
He won't even answer my calls.
That's good.
You reap what you sow.
You never invested your time in him. You want something in return now?
In your dreams!
I know.
I was busy with work and paid too little attention to Zhou Zhou.
I want to make up for it now.
Fang Ru, can't you give me a chance to see my son?
No, he's very busy with his studies.
He has extra English lessons outside of school. He has no spare time.
You're still intent on sending him abroad, aren't you?
Then I'd have even less chance of seeing him.
If you have...
any problems at the company, tell me.
I can help. Okay?
You never concerned yourself with my son and I. Now you care?
We don't need it.
Okay.
I won't meddle, all right?
But I have a word of advice for you.
Firing all the senior figures in the company
will cost you the support of the employees.
It will be detrimental to the company's future growth.
Zhou Zheng Yi, I'm in charge of the company now.
You don't need to trouble yourself. Bye.
Where were you?
My brother just called to say
he found a good company and is prepping for an interview.
- Really? - Hold on, calm down.
He says he's preparing for the interview and will video chat with you later.
If I'd known, I wouldn't have gone to Xiao Han's house.
I even sideswiped another car.
Are you okay? Were you extorted?
I told you to get a dashcam but you just wouldn't listen. When will you get one?
Tell me.
I didn't pay and I wasn't extorted.
No scammer would drive a luxury car to hit my tiny car.
If you weren't extorted, then why do you look so irritated?
The jerk gave the sunglasses back to me!
What's even more unbelievable is that he's actually Xiao Han's real father.
Really?
I've been trying to track down Xiao Han's guardian.
I can't believe he was right in front of me.
He came to the school to give the sunglasses back to me
but never mentioned his relationship to Xiao Han.
I showed up for the home visit and he was the one who opened the door.
He is shameless through and through.
Xiao Han is so unlucky to have a father like him.
You shouldn't worry about Xiao Han. Worry about yourself instead.
Didn't you say bad things happen when you run into him?
You can't fix Xiao Han's situation with your zeal alone.
You should just finish out the semester without incident then move to Australia.
How can I leave when Xiao Han is in this situation?
Besides, who will pay attention to him if I'm gone?
You're so responsible. It would've been nice if I had a teacher like you.
How's the lecture coming along?
Captain Zheng, you can hear me typing.
Okay, okay. When are you going to be done?
Send it to me in advance so I have time to prepare my lessons.
Don't worry, I'll definitely submit it by 10 p.m. the night before it's due.
Okay. Wu Zheng, don't say I'm long-winded.
You'd better not spring any surprises on me this time.
Don't worry. I'll complete this assignment on time.
My teacher came by, right?
She didn't get into a fight with you over the messy living circumstances?
Why didn't you notify me in advance that your teacher was coming?
I didn't see the need to.
You two know each other so well. It'd be a big surprise.
I'm busy. Make yourself scarce.
I'm just curious whether you got along with her.
You two didn't fight over the dirty and messy conditions
or have a difference in opinion?
What was I supposed to do? So this place is short of expectations.
Should I roll out the red carpet to welcome her
and assemble the aunts and uncles to sing a song for her?
If you don't like the mess, you can leave.
Don't bother me.
I said this place is messy and cramped from the beginning.
I told you to rent a place for myself but you wouldn't agree!
So, I had to reluctantly settle for this place.
Money, money.
What else do you do besides ask for money?
Poetry and distant lands.
You're boring. I say your company has pushed you to the point of insanity.
As the saying goes
"Better to have a quarrel with the sensible than a talk with fools."
I'm going out.
It's stuffy in here. I'm going for a walk.
All that negativity inside.
I shouldn't hang out with such negative people all the time.
Crap.
Hello, Store Manager.
I just want to remind you today is the last day of foster care.
Will you be renewing payment or picking up Oscar?
Zhou Zhou, welcome back.
Come, I just washed these grapes.
They're really sweet. Have one.
Thank you.
Here you go.
You're back so late today.
Were you really studying English with Xiao Han?
Why? Now you're asking who I'm hanging out with?
No, that's not what I mean.
Has your dad contacted you?
No.
When a child grows up, he has his own mind.
What do you mean?
I know your dad contacted you today.
Yes, he called me, but I didn't answer.
I was afraid I'd have to explain to you when I got back.
Here, eat this.
Zhou Zhou, think about how nice things were between us.
When you were young, there was nothing you wouldn't tell me.
There were no secrets between us.
Now that you've grown up, we're drifting apart.
All right, stop treating me like a kid.
I'm sleepy. I'm going to bed.
- Eat some more. - No, thanks.
Xiao Han, there was a dog lover who came in to our store recently
and once he saw Oscar, he wouldn't stop asking me
why you left Oscar in our care and if you want to rehome him.
He said he's on the same dog lovers forum as you.
His username is Prosperous Autumn Day. Do you know him?
Him? He's always pestering me about giving Oscar to him.
When he comes by next time, tell him I've already picked up Oscar.
Okay, I understand.
Manager, please come here.
I have to go.
Was that an omen?
Where did that dog come from?
Take him away quickly.
Allow me to introduce to you to Oscar.
Stay.
Oscar, a purebred, and very obedient. He doesn't bite.
Don't bite him. He's one of our own.
You know I'm allergic to dog hair.
Take him away. I'm serious. Do it quickly.
Your acting is a bit over the top.
This place is as messy as a pigsty. How could you be allergic to dog hair?
Stay.
Be good.
You know I'm deathly afraid of dogs. You still brought him here.
You said you were going out for fresh air.
What do you mean by bringing him back here?
First, I didn't know you're afraid of dogs.
Second, it's the last day of his foster care at the pet store.
He's the only family I have left in this world.
I can't just leave him be.
He's your family? Who am I? Your wallet?
That's not what I mean.
See?
That's really not what I mean.
Our place is just like a doghouse.
Just as well to have a real dog here.
Besides, he eats very little.
Just pretend he's furniture and set him aside somewhere.
You'll grow to like him.
Pretend he's furniture?
Have you ever seen furniture that moves?
Have you seen furniture grow fur?
When I let you board here for two years
you didn't say it was a buy one get one free deal.
Xiao Han, here are your choices.
Either you live here or you leave with the dog.
Take your pick.
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