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[Episode 31]
They treated my mom so poorly. I was teaching them a lesson.
Then why would you feel so terrible seeing Xiao Fei in hardship?
It's okay if you made a mistake
but don't keep doing the wrong thing
until we really end up becoming enemies.
Yes.
I admit it.
I envy Xiao Fei.
I've envied him since we were young.
He could do what he wanted against his father's wishes.
The more disobedient he is, the more others liked and valued him.
What about me?
I worked diligently in hopes that I could win the favor of others.
But in the end, everybody overlooks me.
That's why you thought your chance had come with this family dispute.
Everybody hates me now though.
Even my mom hates me.
This is all I can do.
I can only say you don't know your brother well enough.
He has such an obstinate personality.
I believe he'd rather starve to death than use this card.
Xiao Tian, if you're willing
I believe you can help us and your dad take back X-Group.
Think about what I said.
Shan Shan, don't take the bus home. You waste so much time on the road.
I'll see you home from now on. You'll be home much earlier.
It's not safe getting home so late.
Here is fine.
I... I'll walk you upstairs.
No need. You should go home and rest.
Shan Shan, why haven't you been answering my calls the past few days?
Can I speak with you?
No. I need to rest.
Shan Shan, Shan Shan! Listen to me.
Shan Shan, listen to me.
Let me say something.
I've contacted an American obstetrician for you.
Go get a prenatal examination when you have time.
I don't need that.
- Don't be so willful. - I said I don't need it!
Let go. What are you doing? Don't touch her.
- Who are you? - And who are you?
You should ask her that.
Shan Shan, do you know this man?
This is my boyfriend. Please don't come see me again.
You hear that?
Don't bother my girlfriend again or you'll be in serious trouble.
Shan Shan, are you sure about this?
Shan Shan, who is that man? He's quite old.
Who is he to you? What is here for?
He is my ex-boyfriend.
Ex-boyfriend?
I understand.
You wanted to break up but he didn't so he's been pestering you. Right?
You can say that.
Don't worry, Shan Shan. I absolutely won't let him bother you again.
I've decided, Shan Shan.
I will escort you home every day from now on.
Every time I see him, I'll beat him up until he doesn't dare to come again.
Gao Yuan, you're mistaken. It's my fault.
I... I think we're progressing too quickly.
I... I need time.
You need time? I'll give it to you.
Shan Shan, don't feel ashamed. Who doesn't have a past?
It's normal that you've dated before.
I'm not that old-fashioned. I don't mind.
That's not what I mean.
I feel a bit tired today. I'd like to rest.
Go in quickly and rest.
Uh... It's late. You should head home.
I'm going in to sleep.
You're not afraid being here by yourself?
Hurry home. Be careful on the road.
All right. I'll leave.
What am I going to do?
What should I do now?
How has business at the restaurant been lately?
There's been an increase in customers.
Isn't this the off-season? Why would there be more customers?
Xiao Tian has been helping me.
He's been helping me promote Haoke through his own network.
A lot of Shanghai university students are coming to my place.
Through word-of-mouth, the place is getting very popular.
He is actually quite kind.
He must already regret helping his uncle take you guys down.
What's the use in saying this now?
He's already ruined his future prospects.
Why?
I always thought Xiao Tian was a more appropriate heir to X-Group.
He's two years younger than me but is more mature and earnest than I am.
I might be more suitable for entrepreneurship.
A massive company like X-Group
needs someone at the helm with better control and connections.
That's not who I am.
Your dad won't approve of that.
He definitely won't.
How could X-Group be handed over to someone completely unrelated by blood?
That way of thinking is outdated now.
Many heirs in the country don't want to inherit their family businesses
so the elders hire professional managers to manage the companies.
I know all that.
That's why I've been trying to persuade my dad over the years
to give the position to Xiao Tian.
But nothing I've said has worked.
I'll wait for him to step down.
When he does, I'll give the spot to Xiao Tian.
You have to remember to tell Xiao Tian what you're thinking.
He needs your recognition. It will make him very happy.
Thank you for being here for me.
- Good morning, Shan Shan. - Morning.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
- Morning, Shan Shan. - Morning.
- Shan Shan, good morning. - Good morning.
You kept it under really tight wraps.
What's under tight wraps?
You're still acting?
What's the story? Spill the truth.
I have no idea what you're talking about.
- Good morning, Shan Shan! - Morning.
What did you have for breakfast?
I had a standard breakfast.
Get lost. I'm not talking to you.
Shan Shan, I have two movie tickets. Let's go watch a movie tonight.
- Uh... - I want to go too.
- You want to watch a movie too? - Yes.
Tell your boyfriend to buy the tickets.
Hold on, hold on.
Do those words mean...
Everybody, I'd like to make an announcement.
Shan Shan is now my girlfriend.
Bachelors, give me a break, all right!
Don't hit on my Shan Shan from now on.
No, no! It's not like that! This is a misunderstanding!
Please believe me.
Hey, wait. So you two are now officially out in the open.
No, no! Gao Yuan, hurry and explain!
You two look good together!
No!
You went after the one within easy reach!
- Exactly! My dear Shan Shan. - It's not like that.
Gao Yuan treats you well so just be with him.
Wifey, please be with me!
This is a misunderstanding! Don't believe it!
Get up. Can you get up?
It's not like that!
This Gao Yuan just has a one-track mind.
I've already told him to give me some more time.
How could he interpret that as wanting to be his girlfriend?
Didn't you bring it upon yourself?
If you hadn't used him as a shield, would he have misunderstood?
I did it to make Qi give up on me.
Help me think about how to talk to Gao Yuan.
- The truth. - I already did.
But you didn't say you're pregnant.
You also didn't talk about your relationship with Qi.
You didn't lie to him but you misled him.
I can't tell him.
If I tell him, the whole office will know.
Then I won't be able to keep my job.
The whole office will know sooner or later.
Is your tummy going to grow by the day?
You will leave the company one day.
Shan Shan, since you made this choice, you'll have to face the music.
The more you try to avoid it, the harsher the consequences.
I'll resign after the month.
Do you have jobs planned later?
I'll take some translation jobs and work at home.
Then I'll be able to recuperate.
I'll also think about what other jobs you can do.
I'm a bit scared.
Don't be scared. Your circumstances are bad enough already.
It can't get any worse.
When we hit the bottom, it's time to bounce back up.
Hang in there.
Hello?
Is it Tong Wei? I'd like to meet you for a talk.
I actually came to China
to persuade Xiao Fei to sign an equity transfer agreement.
Equity transfer?
Xie Tian Cheng is also searching for X-Group's key partner.
He's afraid you guys will find the man before he does
so that's why he's coercing Xiao Fei and Dad to hand over their equity
and end this threat once and for all.
Xiao Fei and his dad won't agree to it.
Xie Tian Cheng has a critical bargaining chip.
The monthly expenses for Xiao Fei's mother's life support
are covered by X-Group.
The chairman has the authority to stop payments.
He's given Xiao Fei seven days to consider the deal.
It's already the fourth day.
If Xiao Fei still won't compromise...
He will lose his mother.
Xie Tian Cheng won't just stop there.
He will use various malicious methods to force you to give in.
It would be better to cut your losses and leave with the money.
That would be better than what Xie Tian Cheng deserves.
It's not wise to throw an egg at a rock.
You guys are no match for Xie Tian Cheng right now.
Trust me on that.
Is there any action on that end?
I'm talking about your uncle.
I heard the stock has plummeted after he took office
and has garnered him many complaints from older shareholders.
He was mediocre to begin with.
Given his personality, he'll want to eliminate you once and for all.
But he still hasn't made a move.
Xiao Tian came to see me today and told me everything.
Unbelievable.
So are you signing the equity transfer agreement?
I'm still thinking on it.
Wrong answer.
Of course you can't sign it.
But my mom is in their hands.
I know.
Not signing might harm your mother
but signing will harm the entire X-Group.
Don't panic. There is a third option we can take.
What?
There's someone we can ask for help.
Ready?
Forget about it.
It's so late. He's definitely sleeping.
No backing out.
I'm not. I'm right here.
He's your father. You need his help.
Besides, have you called him once since you came to China?
He hasn't called me. Why should I call him?
You got this. Be nice.
It's Xiao Fei.
It's been a long time since you last called.
Your dad talks about you every day.
He talks about me every day?
He's right here. Hold on.
Tian You, look, it's Xiao Fei.
He wants to video chat.
That brat.
What made you think to call me today?
What are you eating?
Braised pork. Why? You want some?
Save it for yourself.
It was given to Chairman by Uncle Zheng of the Logistics Department.
Logistics Department?
Logistics Department's Uncle Zheng.
He came to the U.S. 30 years ago
and was an undocumented worker in Chinatown.
His boss knew he'd be afraid to call the police
so he cheated him on his wages.
Luckily, he met the chairman
who helped him get citizenship after learning of his situation
and arranged for him to work in housekeeping
at California's 18 Secrets resort.
Yes, it's been 30 years. He's still in Logistics.
I saw him the other day and teasingly said
"You haven't made any progress in 30 years."
He laughed at me and said
"I clean the presidential suite now."
I really don't know what's so funny. What are you laughing for?
Stop talking about the food.
Talk about the equity transfer.
But now, your uncle wants to dismiss these old workers.
He doesn't like that they're old and can't do as much work.
He's forgotten the fact that if not for these loyal old workers
who have conscientiously held their posts for the past few decades
X-Group wouldn't have grown so quickly.
All right, enough of this unhappy topic.
How are you doing in Shanghai?
I... I'm doing absolutely fantastic in Shanghai.
Is that where you live? How come it's so small?
T... This is the guest room.
The signal is better here so I'm making the call in here.
I've found a job here. It's pretty nice.
We've also made progress in finding the business partner.
Really?
Don't worry, Dad. I'll get X-Group back.
Good. You're surely my son.
It's really late. Go to bed soon. Bye.
No!
Why didn't you tell the truth?
No.
You didn't tell him you're working
you're sharing an apartment, and the equity transfer.
Didn't you use to like displeasing him and angering him on purpose?
How come you're such a good son now?
The past was the past.
It's time for me to grow up.
So don't mention the past again, will you?
Then what about the equity transfer?
I absolutely won't sign it.
I absolutely won't let Xie Tian Cheng ruin X-Group.
I will turn the tables on him.
Make time every week from now on to call your dad.
If I feel like it.
He didn't sign the agreement.
I knew he wouldn't.
Wan Ying.
He is our son after all.
Are you saying the two of them aren't cooperating?
Yes.
Xie Tian You, Xie Xiao Fei! Just you wait.
Dad, Mom, these are your favorite dishes.
Let me make a toast.
Are you trying to anger your dad again?
Xiao Tian is being a good son.
Come.
Tell us, Xiao Tian.
You didn't invite us here just for dinner, right?
I...
I'm already in this state. Is there anything else I can't face?
It's okay. Just tell us.
In the past two months
because Uncle Cheng has taken over your spot as chairman
a portion of the accounts has been frozen.
You have to hold off on large expenses.
I am aware of that.
I don't need to use much money in this situation anyway.
Dad, you don't need money.
But Auntie does.
Are you saying...
Auntie's expenses at the medical center has been covered by X-Group
in the last two months.
Uncle Cheng says that if you and Xiao Fei don't sign over your equity, he will...
Despicable!
What can we do?
Xiao Tian, do you remember what I said to you last time?
My equity shares are my last bargaining chip.
I won't give them up!
But Dad--
My last hope is on Xiao Fei now.
As long as he can find Tang Mi Cai, he can take down Xie Tian Cheng.
But...
Xiao Tian, you will help Xiao Fei, right?
I'm feeling unwell and want time off to rest at home.
No, no! I'll be fine soon.
I can come to work in the afternoon. Really.
- Okay, bye. - Xia Shan Shan, Room 11.
[Genetic Screening Results]
This baby isn't doing too well.
How so?
Look, this came out positive.
We suspect the fetus has chromosome abnormalities.
If you give birth, the baby may have defects.
We suggest aborting the baby.
Defects?
But how can that be?
That's a complicated question.
There are many factors that affect fetal development.
We can't say for certain.
To be safe, I suggest you have an abortion.
Doctor, I'm already over four months pregnant.
I don't want an abortion. Please help me.
This is a question of probability.
If you give birth, the baby could be unhealthy or completely healthy.
If you insist on giving birth, that won't be a problem.
You just have to consider the consequences.
- Shan Shan? - The doctor wants me to abort.
Wei Wei, what do I do?
Don't panic. Where are you? I'll come find you.
Shan Shan. Shan Shan.
What happened, Shan Shan?
The doctor said the baby isn't doing very good.
She wants me to abort it.
Abort it?
Don't cry.
You're already four months along. How can you just abort it?
She told me there are many values here that aren't good.
If I give birth
it's highly likely the baby will be unhealthy.
Don't cry.
Why don't we go to another hospital to be examined again?
Examined again?
Yes, examined again.
What if these numbers are wrong?
We'll make an appointment and get examined again.
Your little walnut is already four months old.
How can we sentence her to death just based on a sheet of numbers?
It's okay. It'll be all right.
I'm very sorry. We don't have any openings this week.
When's the earliest available date?
Hold on a moment.
The earliest...
Next Wednesday.
Today is Thursday. I'll have to wait a whole week.
Can you help us out? We have an urgent situation.
I understand. All mothers-to-be who come here are in urgent situations.
However, please be understanding.
Our Dr. Yu is an expert obstetrician.
Aside from outpatient services
he also has meetings and academic responsibilities.
The Wednesday time slot is the earliest I can slip you in.
- All right, Wednesday it is. - Okay.
Why would my little walnut's chromosomes be abnormal all of a sudden?
Stop letting your mind wander.
The doctor said she isn't a healthy baby.
Could she have brain defects?
Shan Shan, can you stop thinking about this?
What if she is missing an arm or a leg?
Stop thinking. Listen to me.
Stop worrying until the reexamination results are out.
Okay?
She has a heartbeat now. Your emotions will affect her.
I'll get you a glass of water.
I'm sorry. Sorry, my little walnut.
It's my fault for being useless.
I'm unable to give you a healthy body.
You haven't eaten all day, right? Have some water.
I know you're very upset now.
Can you stop imagining things?
Wait for the results to come out first.
Do it for your child's sake, if not for yourself.
Stop scaring yourself.
Why does everybody have to make my life hard?
What have I done wrong?
I just want to have a healthy child. Why must this be so hard?
Why give me a freak?
Freak...
I can't give birth to a freak.
Xia Shan Shan, calm down!
Calm down!
Wei Wei, let's stop lying to ourselves.
My little walnut must have problems.
Otherwise, the doctor wouldn't have said those things.
Two days ago, you told me everything will get better.
But the facts prove you're wrong.
My life continues to get worse.
I can't stand it anymore.
I really can't stand it anymore!
Listen to me, will you?
Our lives are quite terrible right now. We've run into a lot of problems.
It's bad enough that you're a single mother.
The hospital now tells you your baby might have problems.
Xiao Fei is the same. He was the heir to a big corporation. Look at him now.
He goes out to work every day
and his uncle is threatening him with his mother's life.
We've encountered a lot of difficulties. But what can we do?
We have to face and overcome them.
Do we have any other choice?
Have you forgotten what you told me?
You said you hope your little walnut is a girl.
You want to dress her up in little boots and skirts.
You want to experience many of life's wonderful moments with her.
You'll grow up with her.
You said that yourself. Have you forgotten?
I remember, but I can't take it anymore.
I also said I want to grow up with her.
I'll watch her get married.
Then I'll become an old lady.
If I'm lucky, I could even have grandchildren.
I'll tell them stories about the time when I was young.
Wei Wei, I am a bad mother.
I've let down my little walnut.
It's okay.
It'll be okay.
So many terrible things are happening to us.
In the future...
In the future, there may be even more terrible things.
But there will be hope as long as we don't give up.
I will be here for you.
And her.
We'll both be with you. Okay?
Stop crying. It's going to be okay.
Okay, that's all, then. I'll think on it some more.
Okay, get back to me when you decide.
Thank you.
You're welcome. Have a good day.
- All right. Bye. - See you.
Call me when you decide to buy the house!
- Sure thing. - Mr. Li.
Wei Wei.
You're selling your place?
Yes, I put it up online. People were quickly coming by to see the place.
- Auntie and Uncle, I'm back. - Welcome back, Wei Wei.
Wei Wei! You're back so early today. I forgot to cook for you.
Wei Wei, let me tell you this.
Did you know Xiao Li downstairs is selling his place?
I know. I just ran into him and had a chat.
Don't you find it a shame?
This is in such a nice area. He won't be able to buy it back.
People like us who live in such a classy locale
wouldn't be able to adjust to living elsewhere.
You grew up elsewhere and only moved here later on.
Shush. Watch what you're saying.
Wipe that.
Right here?
What do you plan on doing about your mom?
I've emailed the attending physician at Massum Health Center
to discuss changes to the treatment plan.
I hope that can decrease medical costs.
I'm waiting for his reply.
There will be a solution. Don't worry.
There are only three days. Will I find it in time?
Mei Yan, you keep grunting like a mouse. What are you doing?
I can't sleep.
I get so angry just seeing this.
What are you angry for?
You were the one who asked to safeguard the title deed.
Yes, I was the one who asked to do it, but look at it.
Only Tong Wei's name is on here.
We've been taking care of her for over a decade.
She hasn't done anything to thank us.
Wei Wei is already very good to us. What more do you want her to do?
Do you really not know?
What should I know?
Let me tell you.
I went to an agent in secret and got an estimated home valuation.
- Guess how much it's worth. - How much?
He said this is a townhouse. It's worth over 10 million yuan.
Over 10 million yuan?
What are you thinking about this for?
We use this house to live in. It's not a spare house.
Even if offered 100 million yuan, it can't be sold.
It's true that we're living here now
but what about in the future?
Are you afraid Wei Wei will kick you out?
That's not entirely impossible.
Don't worry. Wei Wei isn't like that.
I know she isn't like that but there are changes now.
Xie Xiao Fei is now in the picture.
If they get married one day, he'll move in here.
He's a smart kid. What if he gets the idea to kick us out?
Enough, enough. You're getting more ridiculous.
Are you sleeping? Well, I'm going to.
Look, look. All you know how to do is sleep.
If you don't listen to me, you'll regret it one day.
It's a personal matter.
It's important if it has to do with you. Have a seat.
I want to ask if you know a good obstetrician.
The best and most expensive kind.
It's not for me.
It's really not me. It's Shan Shan.
You scared me there.
What's wrong with her?
It's a long story.
Oh goodness.
Shan Shan.
Shan Shan?
Shan Shan? What's wrong. You're spacing out all the time lately.
Are you all right?
Shan Shan, you haven't been looking very well lately.
Are you feeling unwell?
That's right. Are you okay?
It's nothing. I probably haven't been getting enough sleep.
Eat more.
Shan!
Shan Shan, if I've done something wrong, just tell me.
Don't give me the cold treatment.
I'm not.
Then why have you been ignoring me lately and not replying to my messages?
What does that mean?
Gao Yuan, I'm not deliberately ignoring your messages.
I've just not been in a good mood.
What's happened? Tell me. I'm here for you.
It's nothing. It's just that I...
My friend is pregnant. Her baby isn't doing too well.
I'm looking everywhere with her for a doctor.
You scared me. I thought something was happening to you.
If you're looking for a doctor, you should've told me.
- You know someone? - Absolutely.
My aunt is the director of Obstetrics at the Maternity Hospital.
Call your friend right now and tell her to come. I'll take you two there.
You're going to see his aunt?
He insisted I go today. It took a lot to persuade him to change that to tomorrow.
Won't the cat be out of the bag? How will you explain?
I'll figure something out.
I'll go with you tomorrow.
No, it's okay. I can handle it.
Okay, be careful, then.
Shan Shan, Shan Shan!
So how about it?
- I already told my friend. - Great.
I'll pick you up at your place at 7 a.m. tomorrow.
Where does your friend live? We can pick her up.
Gao Yuan, why don't you go do your own thing tomorrow?
My friend and I can go by ourselves.
I have to go, Shan Shan.
Give me a chance to show myself off to your friend.
Let your friends know you have such a good-looking and handsome boyfriend.
It's just that we're going to see an obstetrician tomorrow.
It wouldn’t be convenient with a man around.
What's inconvenient about it?
I'll just be honest with you.
My friend is pregnant out of wedlock.
She doesn't want others to know. Do you understand what I'm saying?
She doesn't want anybody else there tomorrow besides me.
All right, then.
I'll do what you say.
Shan Shan.
After this is done...
You'll have to properly thank me.
Of course.
I'll go back to work now.
Okay, problem solved. No need to trouble you.
That's good.
This has given me a reminder though.
I need to take on more medical dispute cases
and build up my connections with medical professionals.
I won't bother you any longer. I'll get back to work.
Hello, Doctor. I was referred by Gao Yuan.
Yes, right. Gao Yuan told me.
You are his girlfriend's friend, right?
- Yes. - Please sit.
Doctor, please take a look and see what's wrong with my baby.
Don't worry yet. We'll get you a B-scan ultrasound.
If the baby has all four limbs and all indicators are good
then we will analyze from there.
Thank you.
Here, come with me. I'll examine you.
Okay.
Take off your coat while I get ready. It'll be a moment.
Aunt.
- Gao Yuan, how come you're here? - My girlfriend wouldn't let me come.
I was worried so I came anyway.
What are you worried about? Are you afraid I'll eat her up?
Aunt, did her friend come see you?
She's here. I have her medical records. She's in the ultrasound room.
Where's my girlfriend?
The patient came by herself. Your girlfriend didn't come.
Your parents want me to see how your girlfriend is.
Wait, that's not right. She said she'd be here with her friend.
Maybe she's waiting outside.
There's nobody outside.
Did she go to the restroom?
- Why don't you go look around? - Doctor, is this--
Shan Shan!
Shan Shan?
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