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[Old Boy]
[Episode 21]
Think about where he gets it from.
From my superb genes.
His artistic sense all comes from me.
Back in the day, when I had a guitar in hand
there were swarms of girls going wild for me.
You sure are thick-skinned.
You can even manage to credit yourself for your son's achievements.
Wonders will never cease.
You can slowly savor the charms of older men.
We're lucky we had the kid to save the show today.
Prepare a reward for him when we get back.
Why don't we sign him on?
Sign him on? If his father finds out, he'd bite my head off.
Who bites?
Bite you? I'd swallow you whole.
- Hi. - Look at what you've done.
Wait... How come you're here too?
You finished things in Australia?
You should've called. I could've picked you up.
Did you forget about your friend?
Wait...
You two returned from Australia together?
There were no more train tickets. Ms. Lin drove me here.
How come after a trip to Australia--
What happened to your face?
You have makeup on?
Watch the show.
Hey...
I like her but if you have a thing for her, I can back off.
What are you saying?
Listen, no matter what ideas you have about her, I urge you to think twice.
Carefully reconsider.
You two came back from Australia together.
Given your character, aren't my questions warranted?
Let me explain how I got this.
She was dumped in Australia and took it out on me.
That's the truth. I'm not lying.
Secondly, why are we together?
I really didn't manage to buy a train ticket. You can check.
As Xiao Han's teacher, she's concerned about him.
You say I have something for her? Don't joke!
I think you should--
You're so embarrassing.
I'm young, beautiful, and single.
I'm not even rushing to explain myself. Why are you?
Exactly! Why is an old man like you trying to disassociate yourself from her?
The beautiful lady hasn't even done that yet!
The show is going to go on for a bit. Why don't you wait for me at the hotel?
Go with her. The trip here was tough.
Don't think about it.
I'm not.
Who is it?
What's the secret code? Beasts roam under God's watch.
The powers that be shall smite Wu Zheng!
Uncle Shi, come in.
You're back so soon?
How come you left so early without a word?
Are you hiding someone?
No.
I'm tired from singing. Do you hear my voice?
I didn't want to wait for you guys so I left first.
I knew something must be up since you left early.
Were you afraid we'd corner you?
Who's afraid of them? Those two are here, right?
I think I saw them earlier.
I'm really ticked off.
He didn't contact me in all his days in Australia.
Your dad isn't good at expressing himself.
He thinks it's not worth expressing to me.
All right.
Here's 1,000 yuan.
Consider it your pay for your performance and saving the show tonight.
So much? Your compensation--
That's quite generous. I should've been your assistant earlier.
- Give it to me. - Hold on a second.
I'm not done yet. There's no show tomorrow. You can go shopping.
One more thing. Young people like you usually aren't paid this much.
Don't place too much importance on money. Got it?
Okay, okay.
We young people may talk about money often
but we don't care too much about it.
You people pretend to be reserved
and don't talk about money but are always thinking about it.
All right. I got the money now. Come to me if you need anything.
I need to shower and sleep now. Bye.
- Keep it safe. - Okay, bye.
- You can-- - Come out! Is someone there?
No! Tell Wu I'm sleeping.
Okay.
Lock the door.
- Where's Xiao Han? - Sleeping.
He's sleeping so early? I was going to interrogate him all night.
We've all had a long day. It's so late. Just talk to him tomorrow.
That's what I think too. We can't handle this rashly.
If his ego acts up
we'll have an even harder time finding out what he is thinking.
Then you two can come with me to corner him tomorrow morning.
I know him. He'll run off if he finds an opening.
You can do what you want tomorrow as long as you don't bother him tonight.
I'm serious.
He's really not bad.
You saw that talent. You're also an expert.
Why don't you let him work for me?
Look, he's thriving after a day with me.
If he works for me, he can take over for me in the future.
Absolutely not.
He has such good grades. He should go back to school to be top of his class.
You want an underage kid to perform on stage. That's plain exploitation.
His dad hasn't even said anything yet. Why are you chipping in?
The dad is going to make a statement now.
I came all the way to drag the kid back to school.
I'd already thought it over.
If Ao Da Airlines accepts me and allows me to work for them
I'll find a school for him over there.
If he wants to study music, I'll find a music academy for him.
I'm not even making him follow in my footsteps to be a pilot.
You want him to become a show business promoter like you?
What's wrong with being a promoter?
I'm a proper performance arts company.
I travel to all sorts of international metropolises.
Hold up. You said you'll take Xiao Han to Australia for school.
Have you asked him what he wants?
Right. Have you asked him?
Ms. Lin is right. Have you asked him what he wants? Stop making all the decisions.
Not everyone lets you have your way like I do.
I really haven't had a serious discussion with him about this
but he didn't have any objections to my interview with Ao Da Airlines.
I think you should discuss this with him.
He might have his own ideas.
I'm going to take this call. You guys should go to bed.
- Get some rest. - Look at you.
When have you ever been that concerned about me?
Hello, Xiao Ou? Are you okay?
I saw that Wang Shan proposed to my brother.
Are you all right?
Don't worry.
It's not the end of the world.
I'm sorry, Xiao Ou. I apologize to you for my jerk brother.
Sorry, sorry, sorry!
You're not your brother.
You don't need to apologize for him.
Maybe when I get married in the future
I might even thank him for not marrying me.
Are you coming back yet?
I'm already back.
I had something to do though.
I'll probably be back home tomorrow.
Okay, we'll have a drink when you get back.
It'll be... a celebration for my victory over Ding Fang Ru.
Ding Fang Ru gave in so easily?
She had no other choice. We had undeniable evidence.
I was thoroughly prepared.
All right, you should go to bed. Be safe.
Don't be too sad.
All this information we prepared had no use at all.
A few photos and receipts from them easily crushed us.
It really wasn't because I didn't try my best.
It's that they were more thorough.
The terms they're offering are already very generous.
You still own the company's shares.
You don't lose a cent of earnings.
Your ex-husband is more professionally competent than you
so just let him manage the company.
Wouldn't it be nice to reap the benefits without any work?
Why bother being so competitive?
How am I competitive?
Don't find excuses for your incompetence.
All right, since you believe that in earnest
I think you should find someone better qualified than me.
Even if you're beating a retreat, I'm the one firing you.
Thank you for your mercy.
But before I leave, I have a present for you.
You asked me to investigate Lin Xiao Ou.
I looked into her and she really doesn't have anything to be ashamed of.
However, there's one thing I found very interesting.
She is actually
Wharton International School's Principal Ou's daughter.
No wonder.
I lodged a complaint against her and he had so many excuses.
So he was protecting her.
Are you two up yet?
It's now 7 a.m. Beijing time.
We agreed yesterday to catch Xiao Han this morning.
Don't let him get away while it's early.
I'm already up. I'm at the restaurant. Just waiting for your call.
Damn you! Damn your son! Damn your whole family!
What did I do to you in a past lifetime
that you won't even let me get some sleep?
Who is it?
It's so early. It can't be housekeeping, right?
J, Q, K, three royals. You all came to see me?
Xiao Han, pack your things. We're leaving.
You got a black eye?
Were you trying to be a hero or did some woman fend you off?
Do you think your wisecracks are funny?
Do you think you're humorous? Are we laughing?
- He did. - I didn't.
He didn't laugh!
What did I tell you before I left?
I said to focus on school. And what did you say to me?
So what are you doing now?
The school handled the Wang Yi Fu incident unfairly.
Once Ms. Lin left
Ms. Wang has been indiscriminately punishing me with self-review reports.
It's report after report! I'm not going back!
Didn't you say you handled it before leaving?
Why is he writing self-reviews?
I did explain everything to them.
Wang Yi Fu's father must have done something while I was away.
Let's return to school first.
You can't even endure this injustice?
Regardless of whether you're wrongly accused, you can't just run off.
You have a long life ahead of you.
Are you going to run off every time something unfair happens?
I'm not going to school. I'm not going to school!
Fine, you don't have to go to school.
Just pack your things and we'll talk at home. Okay?
You said one should see things through to the end.
I already accepted pay for performing.
I'm going to finish out this performance. There's one more show tomorrow.
Kid, I should've hauled you home last night.
I was too lenient with you to let you sleep the whole night.
Why don't you just let him finish his last performance?
One day makes no difference.
How can you be so unprincipled?
What did we come all this way for?
How can you change your mind on a whim? Where are your principles?
I get it now. He's your student. Is this what you teach him in class?
How can you do that?
Get off her back.
I'm the one who took on this job for Uncle Shi and I took the pay.
How could you accept money for the way you sang?
I've played music before. I know what's good.
You fall far short compared to me, much less to others.
Don't sabotage his self-esteem. He's quite talented. Compared to you--
Don't take out your frustration on me when work isn’t going well.
I'm not the one not letting you fly.
Now you're interested in minding my business?
Who was it who only sent me one picture in all his days in Australia? Who?
I don't want your fake concern.
Are you getting a new job so you can get away from me?
Xiao Han, you're wrong about your dad. He really was thinking about it.
He even wanted to find a school for you over there.
Did I tell him to? Did I ask him to?
Has he asked for my opinion? I don't want to to go to school in Australia!
Don't assume that I'll be touched by his apparent hardship
and I'd have a face full of tears!
You guys can all leave.
I'm not leaving today. This is what I'm doing from now on. Okay?
- I'm going to practice. Leave. - Xiao Han.
Xiao Han.
- What are you doing? - Let's go.
- Give that back! - Get up.
What are you two doing?
- Give it! - Stop it, you two!
My mom gave me this guitar! Why did you touch it?
Even so, you shouldn't have shoved your dad!
Are you okay?
Is everybody okay?
Your dad didn't do it on purpose.
If it's broken, it can be fixed.
Go home with your dad.
Can you drive 200 kilometers?
Look at them. I have to suck it up and do it even if I can't.
Are you a man? You're going to let a woman drive?
You drive!
Forget it. I'll drive.
Be careful on the road.
Switch off if you can't take it anymore. Be careful.
Mom, Mom!
Mom, what happened? Are you hurt?
I'm fine.
Mom, you drank! You're taking pills?
- Get up. - I'm okay! I can get up!
Be careful.
I have completely lost to Zhou Zheng Yi.
Our lives are over.
Mom, can you let him off and spare yourself in the process?
Why do you keep torturing yourself? Can't you just live a peaceful life?
Do I not want that?
There are just some people who won't leave me alone!
Your homeroom teacher, Lin Xiao Ou...
is Principal Ou's daughter.
What?
How can that be? Mom, who did you hear that from?
You can't depend on Mr. Bai to win a lawsuit
but he's quite good at investigating people.
Lin Xiao Ou, real name Ou Xiao Lin.
She got into Wharton with her connection to the principal.
It's a good thing I looked into her!
Otherwise, she'd have kept you all in the dark!
I'm going to the school today.
I can't let someone like that ruin your future!
Don't, Mom. Why are you trying to take away her livelihood?
She just wants to keep a low profile. What's wrong with that? Is that illegal?
Zhou Zhou, what are you-- I don't need your help!
Listen up, Zhou Zhou!
You have to be on my side this time! No more defying me! You hear me?
I'm not defying you.
I'm not helping anybody this time. I'm neutral.
You think she tutored me and took payment. Right?
She gave it back to me long ago!
You're lying! Where's the money, then?
Why would I lie? I already spent the money and tossed the envelope.
You've learned to lie just to protect her.
You won't believe what I say anyway.
Mom, I suggest you not go to the school.
You will only embarrass yourself and me.
What? Put that down.
Embarrass myself?
All right. I'll get you some water. Sit right here.
I don't want it!
You're really taking me for a chauffeur?
I'm so bored!
Can you two say something?
Xiao Han, sing a song for me.
My guitar is broken. I don't want to sing.
I know a player who has fairly good craftsmanship.
Why don't we find some time to have him take a look at your guitar?
Maybe he can fix it and it won't cost much.
This isn't a matter of money. When something's broken, it's broken.
No matter how perfectly it is repaired, it was still once damaged.
Ms. Lin, in your professional opinion
would you say that there is "more than meets the ear"?
I just know that smart people won't let themselves be all play and no work.
Some people think they're so smart but they're not in their right mind.
Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent.
Smart people won't call others stupid.
Some people are too smart for their own good.
They think they're being smart but it backfires on them.
Can you two talk to each other directly? Stop talking through me.
Don't talk to me. I'm driving.
Who was feeling bored and wanted someone to talk with?
I'm going in to buy something.
It's not easy for your dad.
He's getting a new job at 40.
He has to build new connections.
Adjusting to a new environment isn't easy.
Besides, he just wants to build a better life for you.
What's considered better? Is it better because he says it is?
He doesn't even know what I want.
He's never concerned himself with me.
He never discusses anything with me and makes all the decisions on his own.
That's a bit one-sided.
If he didn't care about you, would he go find you as soon as he got off the plane?
Put yourself in his shoes.
You've been living with him.
Don't you know he's tough on the outside but soft on the inside?
He's been away for so long and only sent me one message.
Is that called being concerned about me?
I called him when Ms. Wang wanted me to write self-reviews.
He didn't even pick up. What can I say?
Was he busy with something?
He was taking exams. Three in a row.
How could he have time to answer the phone?
It was originally something to be celebrate.
Then as he was about to leave, he heard you ran off.
Don't make excuses for him.
No matter how many reasons he had, he shouldn't have snatched my guitar.
It is the only thing my mom left for me. It's the most important thing I have.
Now it's been broken.
He stopped trying to take it from you.
He let go and you fell back and it broke.
If he knew the guitar was so important, he probably wouldn't even dare touch it.
Do you have any ointment?
We don't have ointment but we have bandages.
Do you have safflower oil? The type used on bruises or sprains.
We don't have that either. We mainly sell food and daily necessities.
Okay, just these.
How come you're walking in such a strange manner?
It's from sitting in your car.
That can't be.
You weren't tired from driving here. Now you're tired from sitting?
There was turbulence on the flight back.
I bumped into something but I didn't think much about it.
After that shove by that bastard, it's turned serious.
I'm guessing it's a sprain. I'll just apply some ointment when I get back.
Ms. Lin, let me eat something.
Only he hasn't eaten.
You clearly bought it for him.
If you're worried about him, you can give it to him yourself.
He'd probably eat it with the plastic wrap.
Honestly, you two.
All right, go on upstairs and put away your things.
See you at school in the afternoon.
No, Miss.
Be it today, tomorrow, or every day from now on
I won't be going to school again.
I came back with you but that doesn't mean I'll obey you.
I'm going to search for a job this afternoon.
Since he says he doesn't want to go, just let him be.
What are you saying?
Who was criticizing me for not holding on to my principles?
You're changing your stance so quickly?
Either way, thank you for making the trip with us.
I'm very grateful. You're a great teacher.
I've been thinking on the way back.
He won't accept punishment
because he doesn't agree with your school's teaching philosophy.
You can't force him.
Respect his decision.
Not only are you not trying to persuade him, you're even indulging him?
All right. I made this trip for nothing.
Fei Wen Li?
Wu Zheng! Are you leaving?
Gently, gently!
Why are you leaving? I heard you're leaving!
Why are you here? Who did you hear that from?
Don't tell me everyone knows.
Ao Da Airlines was conducting interviews and you happen to return from Australia.
There are no coincidences! I'm not an idiot.
Keep this to yourself. Don't go telling others.
I don't even know if I'm going. Maybe I won't leave.
You really rushed at me.
What's wrong? I'll help you upstairs.
No need.
We've been cooped up in a car for a long time.
We're stinky and need to change. We're going to be showering.
You can stay out here.
You... Kid....
Look at how he treats me!
Tit for tat.
You know what you said to him the other day.
Listen to him and get your suitcase.
If you go upstairs, you two will just fight. I'll walk you out.
- Let me help you upstairs. - No, no need.
You're driving me away as soon as I'm here.
I'm not.
Did you hurt your back on the plane?
It only hurt a little at the time, but then... Oh, don't ask.
When it rains, it pours.
It'll affect your work. You can't work with an injury.
Why don't you go to the hospital?
It's okay. I just need to rest at home.
It's hurting so I won't be walking you out. You can go on your own.
The next time you go somewhere, can you tell me so I can be prepared?
Prepared for what?
I'm going where you're going.
I'm not even certain if I'm leaving.
Just don't spread the word. Remember. Don't tell anyone.
Sorry.
I broke your guitar. I apologize.
But don't forget you also pushed me.
Do you know what that is called?
It's called insubordination.
With my old temper, I would've thrashed you already.
So, we're even now.
We're not even. This is the guitar my mom left for me!
You're still young.
I won't dispute this with you as a favor to your mom.
Do you know how to fix guitars?
Don't try to repair it only to make it worse.
Do you know how I attracted your mom in the first place?
I was an amazing guitarist and irresistible.
Fixing a guitar is a piece of cake. All right now.
- Save the act. - Nobody's acting.
It's nothing serious. Just a broken string.
I'll replace it for you when I have time. Put it away for now.
Why did you put all this junk on my bed?
Aren't you going to Australia?
You won't be sleeping in this bed for long
so just let me put my things there.
Since you proposed that I go to Australia with you and go to school there
I'll now inform you that
you don't have to consider me in your future plans.
I'm not going to Australia with you or going to school there.
Didn't you make your relationship with the school so tense so you can leave?
A new environment could be good.
That doesn't mean I have to leave this place.
What's keeping you here?
The environment overseas is better.
You want to study music there? Sure, no problem.
But my mom is here.
Didn't you refuse to sell this apartment because it reminds you of my grandma?
The worst few days of my life have finally passed.
All's good now that you're back.
What were you doing in Fengcheng?
It's a long story.
Xiao Han doesn't want to go to school. He actually went off to perform and sing.
His parent and I chased him all the way to Fengcheng.
Driving there and back must have been several hundred kilometers.
You sure are dedicated as a teacher.
What's worse is that going there didn't help.
Father and son are as stubborn as mules.
I don't want to think about their family matters anymore.
They can do what they want.
I hope it's true this time.
I swear it. If I meddle again, I'm a real idiot!
Okay!
You and Wu really cross paths often.
You run into him even in Australia.
He was there for a job interview.
I really have to thank him though.
I was having a drunken fit and broke an art piece in the hotel.
Thankfully, he helped me pay for it.
He turned out to be helpful this time.
But how and when are you going to tell Ms. Wang
about Wang Shan and my brother?
You're colleagues after all. You'll be seeing each other often.
I shouldn't be the one worrying about that.
She should be the one thinking about how she'll face me.
I'll try my best to not let my feelings toward Wang Shan affect my work.
Let's go eat.
No, I have to unpack. You can go.
All right. I'll bring something back for you.
Where are you going?
Out to look for a job.
To earn money and support the family.
Xiao Ou, I have food for you.
What's this?
That's a box full of the gifts your brother gave me
and everything that has to do with him.
You can throw them away or donate them. Anyway, I just don't want them.
Okay, leave it to me.
Why don't I spend the afternoon with you to go shopping, eating, and having fun?
I'm not motivated to dress up.
Besides, this trip cost me an arm and a leg.
I need to cut back for a while.
That's all right. I'll take care of you.
I'm fine.
Besides, you don't need to make up for your brother's mistakes.
I even have to thank him.
If not for him, I wouldn't have realized the importance of work.
Then I hope you can pick yourself up and bounce back soon.
I'll be fine.
It's just a breakup. It won't kill me.
I'm the type that comes back stronger each time I fall.
I only have work now. No excuses to not work hard!
Time to eat.
From this x-ray, you have a displaced facet joint
already showing signs of nerve irritation.
Is your leg numb?
Yes.
My back feels weak and it hurts quite a bit when I twist suddenly.
For how many days now?
About three days.
You have a high tolerance for pain. Why didn't you come in earlier?
If you don't treat this properly, this can affect your day-to-day life.
Will it affect my work?
So far, it doesn't seem that severe.
However, it's best if you rest for a few days
and come in every day for physical therapy
to improve the blood flow in that area.
Can we expedite this process?
Can I get a massage instead?
Do not just massage it randomly. Treat this with medical science.
If you don't treat this the proper way
it can likely affect your professional career.
Let me prescribe some medication for you.
Take the medication and come in for therapy every day.
- Captain Zheng. - Back from Australia?
How did it go?
I just returned from Australia and have been busy with Xiao Han
so I haven't had time to tell you.
Um... the assessments were quite good.
It wouldn't be a problem given your skill.
I have good news for you.
You can resume flying.
So it's like this.
I previously agreed to let you go
but our company has a new situation now.
We are short-staffed.
Zhu and Jin are currently under investigation
and temporarily grounded.
I heard about it.
It's more of a natural disaster so the pilots shouldn't be blamed.
Yes, an investigation is underway.
Several passengers suffered minor injuries.
If there are other injured passengers, more blame will be placed on them.
The higher-ups weren't too pleased with your previous behavior
but we need people now.
They have re-evaluated your flight experience and ability.
There was unanimous agreement for your reinstatement.
They don't want to lose talent like you.
I'm telling you this so you can rethink your decision to leave.
How come you don't sound too happy?
No, I'm at the hospital for a back injury.
Is it severe?
Nothing serious. The doctor says I just need some therapy.
That's good.
You haven't resigned yet.
When can you come back to work?
Give me a few days.
I can't be sitting. I'm afraid of developing complications.
All right.
Take these few days to think about what I said.
Okay.
All right, bye.
This should be all of it.
Tell the students to revise the parts marked in red
and they'll be checked later.
- Okay, no problem. Bye, Miss. - Okay.
I... If you told me about it that day, I would've went to Australia with you.
Forget about it. It's over with. We're still colleagues.
Forget about it?
That's it?
My daughter was always a good child who only focused on her studies.
You knew your boyfriend had this problem and you still let him help her.
Weren't you sending the sheep to the wolf?
So you're saying...
Your daughter stealing my boyfriend was all my fault?
Steal? That's the wrong word.
Good things are stolen but bad things...
But you're also a victim.
So you fell for his tricks.
You were a victim. Why did you let my daughter be a victim too?
So you don't think Wang Shan holds any responsibility?
She didn't do any wrong?
How could she have done wrong?
The children I teach have always focused on school and never bullied others.
If we're to speak of who is in the wrong, it's all on Ye Xin.
We all fell for that scoundrel's tricks.
I have nothing to say to you.
We're all victims of Ye Xin's...
Dad, I'm back--
Principal Ou, I... I've handled my matters.
I can resume teaching today.
You came at a good time.
You can go back to class later.
There's something else you have to take care of.
You corrected yourself quite quickly.
You two don't need to hide it.
We all know about you two.
We just never expected
a big school like Wharton would allow nepotism.
[Old Boy]
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