I've been working all day and then I had to deal with this at home.
Who else can I talk to?
-Fine, I'll talk to your sister later. -Fine, fine, fine. I'll talk to her.
I'm used to being attacked from both sides anyway.
You deserve it.
I already told you not to ask her to babysit.
That's enough. Why are you bringing this up again?
Good boy.
Well done.
Do you want some broth with that? Broth, okay?
I'll get some broth now.
Come on, open your mouth, open your mouth.
The food is too greasy.
It could be a bit lighter.
Food should be cooked with oil, shouldn't it?
Right, Guoqing?
You know your sister-in-law can't have too much greasy food.
Why can't you just cook something lighter?
Do you cook without oil?
Besides, since you feel sick whenever you see oil,
then why don't you just eat rice without other sides?
What's up with you? Who annoyed you?
I'm not annoyed, leave me alone.
-What's bothering you? -Stop asking me.
Look at you, since when did you start to tut that much?
Why can't I do it when your wife does it all the time?
What the...
Brother. Come and see this.
-What? -Come here.
If I'm the one who doesn't flush, what about her now?
See?
-Alright then, just flush it. -It's not that easy.
If I just flushed, would you believe what I just said?
Of course I shall let you see it first.
I saw it and I believe you.
Just flush it, will you? Go on.
Where's the string?
This Ms. Bourgeois.
She knows how to mess everything up.
-You see this. -What are you talking about?
Am I wrong? Isn't she just a bourgeois lady?
I also know her sister-in-law comes from the family of Landlord.
Who told you that nonsense, huh?
They might talk nonsense, but they do know everything.
They even said she was the reason why you didn't get a promotion.
You brought this trouble on yourself, Brother.
Stop it, would you?
You know how to get mad at me. If you dare, get mad at your wife.
-Wanna get something to eat? -I'm stuffed.
-What did you eat? -Rage.
-Don't be as silly as her. -I come from a bad family.
How can I possibly be like her?
You have good ears indeed.
I can't say what I want, when I want.
Wouldn't I be humiliated even more if I were deaf?
Who would dare to bully you if I am here?
Your illiterate sister bullies me, what did you do for me, asshole?
Well, you...
you literally keep saying "asshole." Is that civilised?
Instead of talking about civilisation, I'd rather cast pearls before swine.
What you’re saying is outrageous.
Since you know how to judge me, why don't you judge your sister?
You are a cultured lady. Will you feel good when
you compare yourself with an uncultured girl?
I'd feel better than being bullied like this.
That's enough now.
Don't cry. This does no good to your health.
Isn't it tasty?
Delicious?
Jiang Dehua, come over here!
What's wrong with her, huh?
What are you afraid of?
What am I afraid of? If you're not afraid why did you tremble?
-Did I tremble? It's you who trembled. -You can barely hold that rolling pin.
I just called you, did you hear me?
-What's wrong with her? -How should I know?
Did she see me feeding the baby with food in my mouth?
Oops, your sister-in-law will surely cause an argument with you over it.
An argument it is then. Who's worried?
What? What did you call me for?
Tell me, how did you feed the baby?
What about the way I was feeding the baby?
Did you feed him with food from your mouth?
-Did you? -Yes. What's the problem? Can't I do it?
-Of course you can't do it, can you? -I do it because I can.
-It isn't right to feed baby like that. -Why isn't it?
Then why is it right?
In my hometown we all do the same, even my ancestors did it.
The baby has no teeth, shouldn't they eat like this?
Do you think that makes sense? Who cares about your hometown and ancestors?
Isn't here your hometown?
What's wrong with my hometown? Is it illegal to talk about it?
Am I not allowed to mention it? If it's not a hometown, where does he come from?
Without him, you and baby wouldn't be here.
Am I not allowed to talk about my hometown?
What? What did you say?
I wouldn't be here without your brother?
Does that make any sense?
What is "since" or "cense"? I don't know anything about it.
I just know that you're taking all possibilities away from my brother.
If my brother wasn't a colonel, how could you have such a wonderful life?
-Don't you dare say that again. -I'll repeat it 10 times.
Don’t you dare admit all this? How ungrateful you are.
Interesting. Do you think it's wonderful enough?
It's surely not as wonderful as you think...
-So how wonderful do you want it to be? -Ha!
This is wonderful enough for you. But for me this is not even that good.
I see what you're implying now.
You're saying your family live better, a great bourgeois lifestyle.
Then why don't you just go back there? What makes you stay in my brother's home?
What are you staring at?
-Why did you tut? -I'll keep tutting because of you.
-You really do lack upbringing. -Do I? Isn't your voice raised too?
I know that's all you can do.
-Mommy, mommy. -You cry all day long.
Cry, then.
Keep crying if you want.
Is that what you're capable of? Taking offense at the baby?
He's my son, and it's none of your business.
And he's my nephew. I won't let you do this.
Wow, Jiang Dehua. You have such a silver tongue.
I don't want you babysitting my kid. Go back to your hometown.
Is this your house? You should be the one to leave.
This isn't my house?
-It isn't. It isn't -It is. Sure it is.
It's my brother's and my nephew's home, and definitely not yours.
Don't you miss your bourgeois life? Go back to your home.
Fine. Fine.
I will leave if you don't. Give my child back.
He's a Jiang, not an An.
-Let go of him. -He's my baby.
He's not yours. Leave by yourself.
-Give him back, give him back. -You're so annoying.
Leave by yourself.
Are you going out?
There should be someone to cope with your temperament.
Are your feet a bit swollen?
They seem it.
Shouldn't it be too soon for this?
Is there a timescale for swollen feet?
Yes. Women get swollen feet in the later stages of pregnancy.
They get swollen feet because they get good care.
Not like me, being unhappy and with swollen feet.
You are indeed not that happy.
Even a country bumpkin sister-in-law kicked you out.
She's not only a bumpkin, she's uncultured too.
She also doesn't know how to read... She's so illiterate.
I don't think your sister-in-law is illiterate.
She has a silver tongue, and she talks continuously.
She doesn't look like an uncultured illiterate.
An illiterate person can't read but can surely talk.
People can talk since birth. It has nothing to do with upbringing.
Yes, you're so right.
I wouldn't have believed it in the past. But now I believe what I see.
Not only my sister-in-law, even my neighbor can talk incisively.
I can only endure it.
I can't believe there is a person who can subdue you.
This is what they mean by, "Everyone has his natural enemy."
I don't believe this.
I, the urbanite An Jie, has been subdued by a bumpkin girl.
Why should I live? I'd be better off dead.
-Hey. -Hey.
You can't die. If you did, how would my brother-in-law be able to live?
Speak of the devil, the brother-in-law now appears.
We shan't keep talking about him. I'll go check it out.
I'm coming, I'm coming.
Brother-in-law, come on in.
-Has An Jie come back? -Yes, she's upstairs now.
-Soaking her feet because they're swollen. -Oh.
I heard about your swollen feet. Is it true?
-Let me take a look then. -Don't touch me.
Well, you see, they are indeed swollen.
Did you walk all the way here?
Go away.
What's up with you?
Why are you so angry, huh?
Okay, don't be angry.
I've sorted it. I gave her a good telling-off.
She didn't take it at first, and even argued with me.
And I became reckless, so I yelled at her. I said, "What do you think you're doing?"
And she apologized to me unreservedly.
What are you playing at? Would she be sincere?
And apologize to you with feeling? Get out of here.
Besides, does it make any sense to apologize to you?
This is a big deal, would I dare play games with you over this?
Do you dare to do anything?
Nothing is too deceitful in war. Don't I know about this?
It's easy to be wise after the event. It's good if you did get the lesson.
It seems this strategy is no longer useful. I need to use another one.
Which one you are going to apply?
To beat you, I will be honest and straightforward.
I’ll play fair.
I just used one from Thirty-Six Stratagems repeatedly.
How many years do you think I can play with the other 35?
Get out of here!
I can go, sure.
But I'm only leaving with you.
In your dreams.
I am indeed dreaming.
No pain, no gain.
I guess I shall just have to take more pain.
In your dreams... again.
Why do you always say the same things? Don’t you have any new tricks?
Then I'll say "Get Out!"
I will, but what's the big deal?
I need to discuss something with you.
Go on.
Before I get out...
let me dry your feet.
Go away!
How come you're still awake at this time of night?
I felt upset, so I came out here.
Why are you upset? What makes you upset too?
Oh. So only you can be upset? I have no right to be upset?
You have a good nose then, nothing gets by you.
The time when I came back,
I heard your wife and sister having quite an argument.
Their voices were competing with each other, just like a high-pitched game.
-Then who's better? -Surely your sister wins.
She's good, and she faces danger fearlessly.
When your wife said a sentence... she replied with two.
When your wife raised her voice, she just squalled.
She always doubled her voice and subdued your wife.
I think your wife cannot beat her so she just flees in panic.
Do you have good ears to go with your good nose?
How did you know my wife went back home?
Well, you are my neighbor. It's just next door, isn't it?
I can't help see or hear things.
Do you think I love hearing or seeing things?
Your crazy wife, right, ran out with her grumpy face on
She even didn't wave back at me when I greeted her!
She just ran out and left.
A noble lady she is.
You are also insensitive.
She was upset and angry and you still wanted to say hi?
Weren't you just asking for a snub?
I seriously didn't expect your sister to be so tough.
Brilliant... I admire her.
What do you admire her for?
If it wasn't your smart wife, how could she kick my wife out
with her simple arguing skills?
She might be kicked out by my wife instead.
What do you mean by that?
Since you've brought it up, I have to be honest with you.
You are such a great man...
but why are you also such a big mouth?
You blab about everything in your home.
-What did I say? -Don't you know what you've talked about?
You talked about my wife's background, and how it affected me.
Why… Why did you say this?
And your wife just delivered all this info to my sister.
It made her so irritated.
Won't she grab the opportunity to get my wife when she has the chance?
Did I say that? How come I don't remember it at all?
If it wasn't you, is there anyone else who goes to your house and talks to your wife?
Do they have much time on their hands?
Why do you talk about everything with your wife?
So you don't talk about everything with your wife, then?
Every bad word I said about her, she knew about it immediately.
Frankly speaking, did you tell her?
Er...
This is not the same thing.
What I did was just for a joke, but the things you talked about...
is a kind of disclosure. They can't be the same thing.
Okay, okay.
I have no excuse and it's my fault. I apologize to you.
Will this apology help?
Then just tell me, what can I offer instead?
Bring my wife back, that will do.
That's impossible. In your dreams.
Damn.
No one's watching me now, why did I wash my feet?
Okay, she got angry and ran away. Why are you mad at me now?
If it weren't for you gossiping around, would they still fight each other?
If they hadn't fought, would she have run away?
Is she your friend, or what? Why do you kept talking about her?
Why do you feel bad for her?
What rubbish are you talking about? You're out of your mind.
Do you think I can't figure it out?
Do you think I have no idea what you're thinking about?
For you, other people's wives are nicer, other people's kids are better.
I guess you just want to swap. You'd rather have his wife....
I can't believe this fellow has this in mind.
What's taking her so long?
Is it my fault you can't bring her back?
What is it? What's that noise?
Go check yourself.
What do you want?
-What are you doing? It's-- -It's a good day.
A good sunny day.
I'm hanging out the covers like others do.
You do when others do, or vice versa. Why do you always copy them?
I'd rather not do it if they don't.
Dehua.
Let's bring your sister-in-law back, if you're free.
Doesn't she have legs? Can't she come back here by herself?
Shall we offer her a sedan chair?
Two of us won't be enough.
Could we lift the sedan chair up by ourselves?
Look at the sarcastic mouth you have.
In the end it would still be you in an unfavorable position.
Let me suffer then, I'd love to.
I'm not going anyway, others can do it if they want to.
Okay, I will.
Damn.
I'm upset and they're having fun?
What are you guys chatting about?
-Praising you. -In what way?
About how you treated worthy men with courtesy.
Brother, it's not easy.
Giving the opportunity to a better person is not easy.
What are you trying to say, Bro?
How can you just call me "Bro"? Am I your brother?
I called you "Bro" because you called me "Brother."
That's just a collective name. Don't you recognize it?
No. I don't know about it at all.
Okay. Why do you talk this nonsense? You came at just about the right time.
Your wife is suffering in the bathroom. Go check on her and comfort her.
You're her sister, how come you're doing this?
Your sister's suffering there and you guys are happy here.
What makes you think we're happy?
I heard you guys laughing just before I stepped in.
How could you say that just now.
-That's because-- -Don't you explain that now.
I'll come back to settle accounts.
Settle accounts with who? You are the one who makes her suffer.
Check this out.
You just puked the good stuff in someone else's house.
Why don't you puke in our home?
Okay then.
It’s okay to puke in your parents' home.
Just keeping the goodies within the family.
You jerk, why have you come here?
To bring you home.
Bring me home?
This is my home, do I have another home?
True... what you said is true.
Here is your parents' home, your old home.
But don't you forget... you still have your husband's home.
As well as our new home.
Is that my home? It's the home of the Jiangs.
Go away.
I am just a weak outsider. Why should I go there and get bullied?
How come you're not talking now?
Spit it out. Just say everything you'd like to say.
-I'm not talking now. -Then just carry on puking.
-Get everything out as you like. -I'm not going to puke.
Then let's leave. Why should we stay here and smell all this?
Take it easy, take it easy. Do it slowly, okay, there's no rush.
Shall we go home, huh?
Is that a yes?
In your dreams.
I know it won't be a good dream.
I will take more pain.
But you have to be careful.
What should I be worried about?
You need to change your attitude. Be nicer to me.
Otherwise, I will...
Otherwise you will do what?
Otherwise I...
I will just leave you here alone forever. What food could you eat?
-Fine. I will start to cook with garlic. -But you don't like garlic.
And you like it, right? I shall just cook with it.
Look at you, look at you.
In this situation, you're still thinking about cooking for me.
In that case, I won't leave you here alone then.
Jian Defu, you are such a jerk.
What?
What are you two doing in here?
An Jie, you shall pack your stuff and go home after lunch.
This is my home.
You have another home. You've got your husband and your child.
You left your kid at home, and stayed in your parents' home.
how could you do that?
Are you starving like a swine?
I don't care who makes fun of me. I'm not going anywhere.
You can't stay. You have to leave, today.
If we keep you here, then that would be our fault.
You can't let him come here so many times in vain.
He has saved your dignity. So you shall take it.
-Otherwise... -Otherwise what?
Don't use "Otherwise" again as I've failed several times.
Now I see, Bro. You've spoiled her.
You can't just spoil women. You need to learn from this experience.
-No one here needs you to lecture them. -Can't I just express my point of view?
Don't stick your nose in others' business.
Your neglected and arrogant attitude is not good.
Is it others' business, huh? Isn't she your younger sister?
She comes to her parents' home very often, does it make sense?
This isn't right, and it shouldn't become a habit.
If you did the same thing when we just had a small quarrel,
what could I do? Right, Brother-in-law?
So you said all of this just for yourself?
Who did you think he was speaking for?
Who… Who was I speaking for? Of course I was speaking for Colonel Jiang, right?
Since when did you learn how to flatter?
I just learned it from you.
Who's the person you're bootlicking? And who asked you to do that?
Can I bootlick Colonel Jiang? Right?
Sure, that's good. Bro, it is a good play.
How do you know about it? Good for what?
Now I know you have no supporter here, and you're isolated.
-Am I right to say that, Bro? -Yes, you're right, Bro.
I didn't expect you two to work hand in glove.
Just go back home after you finish eating.
Everyone can leave here, but not me.
Don't leave if you don't want to. You can have more meals here.
Save me some money.
The revolution hasn't succeeded yet, Bro. You still need to work harder.
The word "revolution" seems a bit awkward
when spoken by you, Bro.
Hey, Ding.
Why are you running away, Ding?
I'm embarrassed to see you.
Your wife didn't come back, it makes me feel sorry.
Look at you.
Why do you keep thinking about if my wife's back or not?
Why do you keep thinking about my wife?
Who is thinking about your wife?
Why should I keep thinking about your wife?
You think no one knows what you're thinking about?
Be clear, what do you mean by that?
Your wife said it, I was just copying her.
-My wife? What did she say? -Yes.
See how nervous you are.
Do you think your wife is stupid? She's as clever as a fortune-teller.
When did my wife tell you that? What did she say?
She said you're never satisfied with what you have now.
She... didn't say it to me, but to you.
Unfortunately, I heard it.
You bastard, Jian Defu, don't you have any morals, huh?
You listened to your neighbours fight?
Why are you yelling at me? What's that for?
I had no choice.
You're our neighbour, I can't help it.
Speaking of the truth...
and I'm going to be honest with you...
I...
Ding...
really don't want to be your neighbor.
Why is that?
Are you still drinking? Don't get drunk.
Who are you talking to? Drunk? I'm not drunk.
Look at you, look how drunk you are.
I'm just having drinks with Jiang.
-Alright. Hey... -Are you trying to stop me?
-What are you doing? -What's wrong with you, huh?
-Get out! -Let's go, let's go, Sister.
-You're such... -Get out!
Comrade, I want to buy some pills.
You scared me, you jerk.
You're a jerk too, Comrade. You frightened me too.
Come home, huh?
Don't you miss the boy?
He misses his mommy so much. He cries every night.
His crying makes me feel sad.
Is there a "talking rubbish" strategy among those 36 stratagems?
Am I talking rubbish? Go check at home if you don't buy it.
That's not my home. I'm not going back.
Why isn't it your home, huh?
We even have a baby boy. Are you going to deny that?
I didn't say that.
Your sister said so. Go ask Comrade Jiang Dehwa if you don't buy it.
Why did you call her "Dehwa"?
Isn't her name "Jiang Dehua"?
Look at you.
Since you see her as a comrade, why can't you be tolerant with her?
You want me to be tolerant with her?
Then you should ask her why she can't be tolerant with me.
I would regard her as a comrade, but would she accept it?
And you should ask her if she sees me as a comrade.
She dislikes where I come from. Am I allowed to be her kind of comrade?
Have you started to tut now?
I like to tut. If she can tut, then why can't I?
Tut, tut, tut. You women piss me off.
You won't get pissed that quick. You don't scare me.
You guys make me suffer. I'm not pissed but I will go crazy.
Don't play this game with me.
Come home, will you?
-If I begged you to come home, would you? -No.
I‘ve been to that thatched cottage three times.
What exactly do you want? Are you better than Zhuge Liang?
I wouldn't dare be.
But you're no Liu Bei. You're not noble enough.
So you don't think I'm noble enough to do it. Tell me, who is?
Liu Bei is. Can you bring him here?
Come in.
What brings you here? Such a rare visit.
I come to visit my relatives and my matchmaker.
Which relatives you are visiting? Come, sit down then.
My wife works for you. Isn’t she a relative of mine?
I see you guys... are having a quarrel.
She doesn't want to go back, right?
I can't believe she puts on airs.
I've been to her thatched cottage three times, but in vain.
-She said I'm not noble enough. -Then who is noble?
I think about you, Secretary Yang. You’re that noble person.
You are her boss and matchmaker.
I'm afraid I have to ask you to do this favor for me.
Why do I have such bad luck?
I helped you became Prince Charming but it’s still not enough.
I even have to act as peacemaker when you have a fight.
From what you just said now, you surely have a big workload.
Isn't it always big?
Then please keep going and continue your hard work.
Aren't you always good and well-formidable at dealing with this things?
Didn't you turn Jian Defu into a well-mannered, educated guy?
Then how come you couldn't beat this bumpkin lady?
I heard that she doesn't even know how to read.
Did you just...
get kicked out of your place?
How good you are.
Talk to me, are you doing this because of the feeding incident?
No.
And I'm not the one picking the quarrel.
You ran away to your parents' home, without caring about your kid and family.
Isn't that picking a quarrel?
Then tell me what it is that's bothering you.
Tell me.
I can't stand if you're hesitating about speaking out.
What kind of family issue is making you act with hesitation?
Tell me, what is it?
It's all about where I come from.
What's wrong with where you come from?
Does your sister-in-law dislike where you come from?
She thinks I'm holding her brother back.
And she always talks sarcastically. Shouldn't I just leave?
It is annoying.
But you shouldn't be the one to leave.
If there's anyone who needs to leave, let it be her. Kick her out.
I have no right to do that.
You've proved your capability with Jiang Defu.
I guess she might hear about that thing about her brother.
What thing about him?
Nothing. You don't need to know that.
Secretary Yang. Sister Yang.
What is it? Could you please just tell me what happened?
It's all done now. It was a thing in the past.
What thing in the past?
It was about Jiang Defu's career.
He was to be promoted to Deputy Division Commander
for the Chief of Staff of the Second Division.
The order was nearly done.
But it wasn't completed because you two got married.
Everyone felt quite sorry for him.
But how did his sister get to know about this?
If Jiang Defu didn't tell you, then how is it possible
that he mentioned it to his sister?
That's enough, An Jie.
You have shown them how difficult you are during these few days.
Save your dignity while you still have it. Jiang Defu is indeed good to you.
Do you really think a man who comes from the home of Confucius and Mencius
would choose this embarrassing way, asking me to persuade you?
Be a good girl, go back home tonight.
I will see if I have any free time tonight.
Come on, Guoqing.
Oh, good boy.
You came back.
Have you just finished work?
What's the tut for?
My mouth is on my face, I will tut as I like.
See?
Did Comrade Liu Bei succeed?
You listen to her, don't you?
What's wrong?
Why are you crying?
Huh?
What's making you cry?
Did she tell you off?
Don't cry, don't cry. I will settle this with her tomorrow.
Okay? Don't cry, don't cry.
I'm sorry... that I hold you back.
Look at you…
We even have a child together and now you're still so courteous?
-I'm really sorry. -Okay, that's it.
You'll go even further if I don't stop you.
What are you apologizing for?
I appreciate you.
I really do.
An Jie.
Thank you... for giving me this good life.
-Me too, thank you. -What?
What did you just say?
I said, "Thank you, too."
For making me so happy.
Do you still want food? I'll clear the table if you don't.
Will she be happy when she sees this stuff?
She certainly will.
But if you wouldn't mind her rudeness, she'd be even happier.
Honestly, it takes two to make a quarrel, and you just blame me.
You shall be reminded often, and she will be warned too.
You two are the same, you're both difficult to tackle.
Better not let two troublemakers stay together.
-This has annoyed me indeed. -Don't you worry about me,
just being annoyed by your sister.
See, I always buy lots of stuff for her at every festival.
Are there many sisters-in-law like me?
Tell me about it. On the issue of spending money,
you shall have no room for comment.
Especially when it's all about others and not you,
-no one would dare to say anything. -Go to hell!
-Is that praise for me? -Did you pick up on that?
I knew you were being sarcastic.
-You got it right. I'm so glad about that. -You jerk.
Hurry up.
I can't walk anymore.
Be careful.
-Let me play, Brother. -No way.
-Just for a few minutes. -Give it back.
I'll let you play, if you give me...
Mommy will be back soon.
-Mommy's coming back now. -Don't cry, don't cry.
What were you doing?
Huh?
Cry, cry, cry, it's all you can do. Cry loudly then.
Why are you mad at the boy? Soothe him then.
Let you sister do it, she’s more capable than me.
Subtitle translation by Hui-Ting Yu