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[Old Boy]
[Episode 44]
You couldn't wait to leave but now you're hesitating.
Is it because of Wu Zheng?
Stop involving yourself in my personal life.
There is only one way we can remain friends.
Don't cross boundaries.
Okay, that was wrong of me.
I have a small suggestion. I wonder if you...
Go ahead.
I think you should ask yourself very seriously
if you really love him.
If you love him, go after him.
Don't do it for him or anyone else. Do it for yourself.
Give yourself a chance.
I thought you'd love nothing more than for me to go.
I already know the taste of regret.
That feeling is...
I don't have any words to describe it.
At present, I don't have any choice left in regards to our relationship.
But you do.
You've been a frequent visitor lately.
I came to check if you were dead or alive.
Did you have a good sleep?
I blacked out.
Do you know who brought you home?
No.
Lin Xiao Ou.
How come she was with me?
You got drunk and kept saying her name so Xiao Yue called her over.
I remember seeing you. How come it became her?
I did come. She called me.
I thought it would be more appropriate for her to bring you home.
I created an opportunity for you.
How did it go?
From the look of things, it didn't work out.
Why did you drink so much?
Did the doctor let you?
Are you still donating your liver to your dad?
Shi Fei.
The old man isn't my birth father.
All these years...
my hate for him drove me to excel and get ahead in life.
After meeting him, he told me he abandoned me back then
so he doesn't deserve to ask for any affection from me.
I can understand him now.
What's your plan?
I can't donate my liver.
But I've come to know him as a nice old man.
I'll do everything within my power to continue helping him.
It's a big world.
You don't have any family other than me.
That's why you should thank Xiao Wei.
She gave you Xiao Han.
How much time does my father have left?
That's hard to say.
Given his present health
he probably has a month or two at most.
But since he insists on leaving the hospital
then do what makes him happy.
Okay.
Just sign this and you can start on the discharge paperwork.
Okay, thank you.
Dad, Mom, the paperwork is complete.
Mom, I'll get that. You can help Dad.
Here, you can hold on to me.
No need. I'm in tip-top shape.
Make sure you don't leave anything behind.
Check, double-check, triple-check.
Look around again. Don't leave anything behind.
Dad, you're doing great!
Of course.
You're doing even better than before you were hospitalized.
Thank you, everybody!
- Goodbye. Thank you. - Thank you.
Did you add it to the wok yet? How come I don't hear the oil sizzling?
The oil is in!
From the sound of the oil sizzling, that's 120 degrees Celsius at most.
It's below 200 degrees Celsius, isn't it?
Hold on.
I'm adding the vegetables now.
I'm fine, Dad. I'm okay.
Lift up the phone!
Let me see the color of the vegetables.
The color?
Dad, the color is good.
Time to add salt.
Salt? How many grams?
There are no measurements.
It's by feel.
This much?
Yes.
Dad, you know what?
I'm really getting the hang of this by cooking it as you teach me.
It looks like it'll taste good and it's not burnt!
What do you feel like eating?
Anything will do.
You drank last night. Why don't we get some porridge to settle your stomach?
Will that fill you up?
Do you want pizza or fried chicken?
Why don't we just eat at Uncle Yue's cafe?
Will his food fill you up?
It'll do.
Why don't I write down the recipes as you tell them to me?
That'll save you some trouble. Watching the screen tires you out.
- That sounds like a good idea. - Right?
Get paper and pencil. We'll do it now.
Okay, don't move. You need rest.
Just tell me what you want and I'll get it.
Lei Lei, how are you doing? Did you plate the vegetables yet?
Dad, guess who's here?
Gramps! Gramps!
Oh, child! You're here!
Good, good! Come up! Come up!
Okay!
Come up!
Come quickly!
Gramps!
Come, come.
How are you feeling?
I feel all better now that I'm home.
Come, sit.
Sit down.
I'll go check on things downstairs.
Old man, I reached out to a few friends
and they also utilized their contacts to search for a donor liver.
It probably won't take much time before you can get a transplant surgery.
I'm not doing it.
I've traveled to many places in my life.
I've experienced all I can.
I've eaten, drank, and tasted everything I can.
Now that I'm old, I never expected God would...
grant me a son and grandchild.
I've come out on top in life.
I don't pray for a long life.
I pray for contentment.
In life, quality matters more than quantity.
I am already very content.
Gramps, you're content, but I'm not.
I haven't had enough of your duck leg noodles and braised pork.
Oh, child.
I've been lazing at home all day.
My brain and hands almost can't move!
That's fine!
Let me show you a game, Monster Blast.
It can train your hands and brain.
You need to think about how to pass the level.
It's actually very simple.
Just make three in a row.
Here's another. Five in a row.
If you clear them all and complete the mission
you can move on to the next level.
There are a lot of levels.
If you pass them all, you'll become a spokesperson!
That's great!
I hear spokespeople are paid a lot.
- Clear this? - Yes, just like that.
This...
This won't work.
This works though.
What do you think?
Uh... Aunt, did you make all this food so we can guess the names of each dish?
Brat, what do you mean guess?
Try it first before you say it doesn't taste good.
Okay, let me first express my thoughts.
This is the first time in my life eating eggplant with tofu.
I'm a touch surprised, nervous, and afraid.
The most surprising should be this one.
I figure it must be preserved egg with century egg.
Pre...
It's much too surprising.
Dad, look at them teaming up to bully me.
Your brother has been eating my food since my restaurant opened.
You should really listen to his opinion.
Mom! Dad is playing favorites!
How can you do that?
I'm not playing favorites.
I'll try your potatoes first.
Roast beef and potatoes.
How come you spit it out?
Why did cut the ginger into such big pieces?
I thought it was a potato!
Roast beef and ginger stew.
- Enough already. I tried my best. - Okay, okay.
It's already a big improvement that everything is fully cooked.
Actually, a lot of Michelin-starred chefs have the same style as she does.
They come up with the most random and bizarre dishes
and they really stand out.
I believe you'll find your own niche.
- On the level of a head chef. - Head chef.
If your dishes reach the Michelin standard
I'll translate your menu into English.
I'll add on, "Eating this is dangerous. Take caution before eating."
Your food pairings are so bold and daring that even I am afraid to try them.
Do you think foreigners would?
- All chefs are like that. - Making fun of me?
Fun, is it? Pay up, pay up.
I don't have money. Take my life if you want it.
I'm so happy today.
Honey, I...
I'll get it for you. What do you need?
- Wine. - Mom!
No!
The doctor said alcohol is strictly forbidden.
And I was wondering what you wanted.
This must be the happiest day of my life.
- I just want to drink a little bit. - Drink this.
Here's what.
Everybody's happy today.
Old man, I'll pour a little bit for you.
You can just drink a tiny bit. It's just for fun.
- Just a little! - Okay.
I'm satisfied just smelling the aroma.
Just drink it already.
Delicious.
Let's eat.
Let's try this preserved egg with century egg.
Save him!
He has food poisoning!
- Oh, you two! - Don't let the food get cold.
Dig in!
Places like the Maldives or Phuket are such run-of-the-mill destinations.
We should find a seven-star island that is private and has few visitors.
We'll just sunbathe, fish, laze around, eat, and waste our days away.
No, a seven-star island is too expensive.
I think we should just settle for a place that is intimate and has few people.
What about Seychelles?
Didn't Prince William get married there? It'll definitely be private.
It'll be really expensive. That's too extravagant. That won't work.
So what if it's extravagant? Look at these pictures.
Sea turtles and sharks!
I'm only getting married once. Can't I splurge a little?
I'm fishing out my hard-earned savings. Shouldn't you reward me somehow?
- You can eat melon. - No.
I want to eat you.
Eat melon.
- Don't assume melon can-- - Xiao Ou.
Hey.
Xiao Ou, perfect timing. We are brainstorming honeymoon destinations.
Give us some advice.
You're the ones getting married. It would be inappropriate for me to chime in.
What do you mean by that?
You're my bridesmaid and our matchmaker. Right?
You have to give us some input.
The places in my mind right now are all secluded and therapeutic.
Places like Bhutan, Nepal, or Jerusalem.
Those aren't appropriate for newlyweds.
Xiao Ou, what's wrong? Are you okay?
Why don't we go to Santorini?
We can eat cheese and sunbathe.
Okay, that's a good idea.
There are even fireworks. Isn't that great? They're dazzling.
Fireworks are fun. Right, Xiao Ou?
You guys.
You're rubbing your love in the face of
a heartbroken, unemployed, and single woman.
That is uncalled for.
Fireworks too?
Fireworks are fleeting and terrible for the environment.
You're just like a female version of Wu with how much anguish you're in.
You two should just make up
or else you'll get annoyed at seeing us lovey-dovey every day.
It's all Wu Zheng's fault.
Enough talking. It's late. Get going.
It's late. I should get going.
Drive safely.
Xiao Ou.
What happened after you took Wu Zheng home last night?
He wants me to forget him.
I told him I wanted to leave hoping to get a reaction from him.
But he...
This is good. Now I won't have anything holding me back.
I'm done. Your turn to wash up.
What's up? Still worried about Gramps?
I think we should respect his decision.
I definitely will.
Did you kids anger Ms. Lin again?
No! You're the one who angered her.
Don't push the blame on us.
I admit I'm mainly responsible.
But I heard you guys did something
that was the straw that broke the camel's back.
You've become even more abnormal after your jaunt at the hospital.
Can you talk in plain terms?
You probably don't know.
She handed in her resignation.
She says she's going to the U.S.
and there's nothing here worth staying for.
She... She's really leaving?
I thought she was just sulking.
Yes, we did play a small prank on her
but it wasn't that big of a deal.
What joke?
It was probably ill-timed. Don't whup me after I tell you.
We were having a lesson that day.
She used an American drama
as an interactive exercise to practice oral English.
We added some onscreen comments to the video.
There were a lot of visiting teachers that day.
She probably felt a bit humiliated.
Show me the video.
Okay.
Don't whup me.
Over here.
Dad, Mom.
How come you two are so early?
My daughter is treating me to a meal. How can I not show up early?
We have to enjoy the whole process.
Then I should've taken you to a lavish brunch instead.
A lavish brunch couldn't hold a candle to the wontons here
or make me crave it as much.
You two are always too busy to come here for wontons with me.
Our whole family finally made it here together.
Good. You can order as much as you want. It's on me.
- Great. - Excuse me. We'd like to order.
Isn't it delicious?
Try this. This is also good.
Dad, Mom, I'm going to the U.S. for a few years for further studies.
I probably won't be able to spend time with you for the next two to three years.
So something really is up.
I told you. Nothing good could come out of a free meal.
Yes, I remember now!
The first time she was going abroad
she informed us at this very restaurant!
Am I right?
You weren't this emotional that time.
You were more pleased and giving me blessings.
Can't you be happier about it this time?
It's different this time.
Last time, you left because of Ye Xin.
Who is it for this time?
This time, it's for myself. Nobody else.
While I'm still young and my mind is still sharp, I want to learn more.
Isn't it said in "A Brief History of Tomorrow"
that the most important ability in the future of mankind is learning?
Xiao Ou, I have to warn you that you're almost 30 years old.
You've already spent most of your life going to school.
Of course, I support career women
but you also need to spend time on your personal love life.
Stop eating.
Say something to stop her.
Xiao Ou.
Have you really made up your mind that this is the path you want to take?
Yes.
This is a decision I made after careful consideration.
All right, then. I support you.
What are you doing?
All right, stop bickering.
Take care of your health when I'm not here.
Although if I'm not around to annoy you, you might be in better health.
How can you say that?
Tell me.
Didn't Ye Xin say he returned to look for a job in China?
Is he leaving with you?
No, no. I'm not going with him.
I'm going to Los Angeles to study psychology.
Then I'm even more worried.
I have more questions.
What is going on between you and Wu Zheng now?
Are you leaving because of him?
Don't worry, he and I have completely broken up.
Despite that, I won't be getting back together with Ye Xin.
Keep eating. I'm going to step out for a bit.
This child.
Do you see?
When she was dating, you threw all possible obstacles at her.
Now great. She's running off.
You've already rebuked me for that all day.
Now I'm fully supporting her. How am I doing the wrong thing again?
How are you not?
You always stick your nose in her business at the wrong times.
Now look.
She's leaving because of Wu Zheng.
What tricks did you play behind their backs?
What tricks?
I already told you everything I did.
I also told you my opinions.
They're both adults. Am I capable of controlling their love lives?
I don't care. This is your fault.
[Wishing Miss Lin a speedy recovery.]
[To return as soon as possible. Torture us!]
[We love you.]
You should've watched the whole clip back then.
I watched it for you.
The kids were a bit disrespectful but they still love and respect you.
This shouldn't become the reason you leave in disappointment.
Children are always straightforward and simple with their feelings.
When they love someone, they won't deliberately hide it.
I want to know what you truly think.
Don't forget to add sea salt.
Okay, got it. Don't worry.
Good. Lei Lei can graduate soon.
That's right. Look at who her teacher is.
Mom, where's that big porcelain plate?
The one you broke last time?
Wasn't it a pair? Where's the other one?
Just grab any old plate. It's the food that matters.
I want it to look good.
Just grab a random one.
I'm not coming downstairs. I'm holding this for your dad.
I can't leave your dad.
I'm fine. Go.
This child. Who cares about the plate?
Coming!
I'll be back in a bit.
Mom, hurry.
- Coming, coming. - Where's the plate?
See? Look here. Isn't it here?
That's where it was?
Put it here?
Listen, don't think you can be cocky just because you can cook a few dishes.
You have a long way to go, darling.
- I know. - All done.
What do you think? This looks, smells, and tastes great.
Hold on.
Mom, you try it first.
See how it tastes.
What do you think?
It's really not bad.
- It's almost on par with your Dad's. - Really?
We'll be able to reopen our restaurant soon!
Will Dad be over the moon about this?
- Do you even have to ask? - I'm going to have him try it.
Go, go.
Very good.
Not bad.
Dad, try my homestyle eggplant!
Mom says it's nearly on par with your cooking.
I think--
Dad?
Okay, a little higher.
- This? - That's fine.
Okay, again.
Still good?
- Yes, fine. - Higher?
- Slowly. - Higher?
Okay, hold still.
Okay, good. Slowly, slowly.
Let me test my back. Good.
Can you get up?
Yes, no problem. Still good.
Move up and down.
Bring my phone over.
It's Aunt.
Hello?
Wu Zheng.
Help Li get changed.
Li always cared about looking respectable.
I promised him...
he would be neat and clean when he leaves.
You were right.
The children shouldn't be the reason I leave in disappointment.
I know you are under a lot of stress.
I still want to see you one more time.
There are some things we should make clear in person.
I'll be waiting for you at Yue's cafe.
Come see me when you get this message.
I'll be waiting until night falls.
Granny, don't be too sad.
Death is a natural part of life.
Yes.
I just didn't expect him to leave so suddenly.
I'll leave this in your hands.
- My deepest condolences. - Thank you.
Take care.
Let's go.
Okay.
Let's go.
Complex learning is a long journey with twists and turns.
Studying and putting it to practice
is a sweet, bitter, and painful feeling.
But how many layers of flavors
or how many layers of meaning does it contain?
There was barely any time to differentiate and delve deeper.
Should I hate time or blame myself
for creating this brief encounter and separation in the blink of an eye?
But I still firmly believe that
even though this brief period when I had a father and a son was short-lived
it held profound meaning.
This is your dad's recipe book.
After he left the hospital
he stayed up every night in hopes of finishing it.
Unfortunately, he didn't finish it.
For you.
Mom, don't worry.
I'll study this recipe book
and then learn it all and pass it on.
This was Li's favorite fountain pen.
For you to keep as a keepsake.
Li always had this close at hand to play with.
Even though it doesn't work well, he still liked it.
He said you are a smart kid.
You like studying mechanical devices.
Keep it.
Okay.
Look.
These were ours.
This is his. He can leave wearing it.
This is mine.
We bought these together on the day of our 25th wedding anniversary.
I kept telling him to wear it but he wouldn't
saying it would get scratched or get in the way while cooking.
Now we can both wear them.
Li and I have been together for so many years.
He didn't like talking much so I talked for the both of us.
I wondered if Li would find my constant gabbing annoying
since he didn't like talking much.
I chattered nonstop.
But it's been 30 years.
Around and around...
I had him around my finger.
Mom, don't cry.
So...
Mom, don't cry.
What should we do next?
Why don't you make arrangements
to inform family or invite them to come?
No.
When Li was alive, he hated inconveniencing others.
He didn't much like establishing relationships with others either.
I think after he is laid to rest
we can slowly inform his family
so they don't have to come from so far away.
He would be happy about this arrangement. What do you say?
Mom.
Lay to rest?
We haven't even bought Dad's grave yet.
Okay, um...
I'll take care of that.
I know a place that is in a good location.
The old man will definitely like it.
I'll go with you.
I don't think we need to do a DNA test.
Hold up.
Why did this suddenly come to mind?
You did so much for a father you had no blood relationship with.
It's evidently more than my relationship with Lu Da Zhi.
That's why I think...
we're actually quite similar deep down in our bones.
What do you want to say?
I want to see Lu Da Zhi.
He's in a detention center right now.
I'll take you to see him after his trial is over.
- You said so. - Let's go.
Have some water.
Why don't you wash up and go to sleep?
Go take a shower later.
Children are always straightforward and simple with their feelings.
When they love someone, they won't deliberately hide it.
I want to know what you truly think.
You were right.
The children shouldn't be the reason I leave in disappointment.
I know you are under a lot of stress.
I still want to see you one more time.
There are some things we should make clear in person.
I'll be waiting for you at Yue's cafe.
Come see me when you get this message.
I'll be waiting until night falls.
Is that Ms. Lin?
I'm going out for a bit.
Boss, the check.
- Where is she? - She left.
It's been an hour already.
She drank six cups of coffee.
I'd say you don't care about her
but you kept calling her name when you were drunk.
I'd say you care about her, but you made her wait for so long.
All afternoon and half the night. What were you thinking?
Ye Xin.
Stop waiting. Leave.
Xiao Ou will come up with all sorts of excuses to delay and not leave.
That's okay. We'll see when she gets back.
Why don't we make a bet?
Lin Xiao Ou is definitely not leaving.
Welcome back!
Xiao Ou.
I have good news for you.
Great. I have something to say too.
Okay, you first.
I'll go to either one of the schools you found for me before.
Please help me give a reply. I can leave as soon as I finish packing.
Sorry, you might not be going to either of those two schools.
How...
Because there's news from USC.
They have psychology courses and you can audit.
That's great. I'll book a flight right away.
[Old Boy]
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