I know she was feeling lousy from being out of a job
I only wanted to show her concern, but she lost her temper with me
Aunt, since Keke was in a bad mood, don't hold it against her
I only called her to ask if she was coming home for dinner
But she found me a nuisance
I know she's feeling lousy. So am I. I'm out of a job too
I stay home all day to do household chores. I'm not any better-off
She never shows me any concern when I'm not feeling well
Sis, that's children for you
Since you find you can't cope with the household chores,
get Kelian to help you
-Even you're mocking at me! -I wouldn't dare
No? You jolly well know I chased Kelian out of the house
If Kelian, Keli and Lion King know I fell out with Keke,
they'll roll over in stitches
Aunt, Keilian-jie is a filial daughter. She won't laugh at you
If she were filial, she wouldn't have hooked up with Lion King
I'd say Keli will be gloating over my plight now
Come on, you're family
Family? They all regard me as their enemy
Don't you tell them that I quarrelled with Keke
Or I'll fall out with you
And don't you tell that big-mouthed wife of yours when she comes back
Telling her is as good as telling the whole world
Cousin, you said you'd be making kueh all your life
Isn't it good that you're in the beauty line now?
When I fold the towels, I imagine I'm kneading the flour
Applying massage oil on the customers is like...
spreading butter on the kueh
Aunt complained to my dad yesterday about how Keke ticked her off
What happened?
Isn't Keke her favourite? She always gripes about how unfilial we are
Even Keke can't stand her now
Seems like Keke was in a foul mood when Aunt tried to show her concern
She even found Aunt a nag
That must have broken Mum's heart
She got all upset as she talked about it
She said Keke didn't bother to ask about her failing health
-I'll go back and visit her -Sis, don't
-But why? She's not feeling well -You're too soft-hearted
She has to take some knocks before she'll realize how good you are
Don't you go back. Fatty Mama won't appreciate your gesture
Did I forget to take my medicine?
The doctor says I must take the medicine before food
Is that you, Keke?
Did you forget to bring your keys?
What are you doing here?
Xiangxiang told me you weren't feeling well
And so you came to see if I'm dead?
Outside food isn't nutritious
I specially cooked melon soup with pig's trotters for you
Thanks a lot
I have a high cholesterol level but here you are offering me this oily soup
It's your favourite soup
And so you prepared it for me?
If you were filial, you'd be stopping me from drinking it
You shouldn't be cooking it for me every day!
It's thanks to you that I have a high cholesterol level
Mum, in that case, you shouldn't be eating chicken rice
You're restricting my diet the moment you come back
This is my home! I bought the rice with my own money
Mum, your cough is pretty bad. You must be heaty
I'll cook you some beancurd skin sweet soup tomorrow
Sweet soup? I'm getting on in years!
Are you out to give me diabetes and send me to my grave sooner...
so that you may pair up with Lion King?!
Well, all the more I'll stay alive! What can you do about that?
Leave! I said you were not to step into this house. Leave!
Are you leaving or not?
Trying to kill me by giving me pig's trotters soup?
Well, I won't drink it!
Good stuff!
The pig's trotters soup is yummy. Is there any more?
I gave Mum some this afternoon
What's left in the pot is for Xueliang and the kids
Just leave some for the kids. Lion King, help yourself to it
We'd better leave some for Xueliang
What did Fatso say when you visited her this afternoon?
Nothing
Your question was redundant. I did tell her not to go and see her
Fatty Mama must always win in every argument. You can't outtalk her
Just see less of her and you'll be fine
Xueliang, join us for dinner
-I'll get the soup for you -Join us
No need
What kind of attitude is that? The sight of me kills his appetite?
Your leg is injured!
I'll get you some ointment
-Xueliang, what happened to your leg? -Let me take a look
I'm fine. A blade cut me, that's all
You asked for it. You quit being the manager to be a renovation worker
You'd better see a doctor tomorrow. You're not cut out for manual labour
You do accounts, don't you? My friend is looking for an assistant
Shall I contact my friend?
Don't bother. I promised my friend I'd see through this project
If I quit now, he'll be left stranded
Besides, I don't wish to change jobs
Stop trying to talk him round
He gave up a cushy job to do manual labour
What he makes can't even cover his medical costs
-Have you said quite enough? -Why are you yelling at me?
I had your welfare at heart
Fine! You'll take care of the apartment instalments and...
the children's school fees
What you earn can't even pay the utilities bill,
let alone provide for the family!
Stop fighting
The two of you, cool it
I never uttered a single word!
Why are you so fierce? You want to hit me, eh?
-Go ahead! -You're beyond reason!
What do you mean by that? Acting tough, eh? Fine, don't come back!
Break it up
Don't stop him. Let him do what he wants or he'll call me unreasonable
-Where are you going? -I need a breath of fresh air
Don't go after him!
He wants a breath of fresh air! It means he feels suffocated in here
No point stopping a man like him!
Cousin!
It's late and it's going to rain. But Xueliang still isn't back
Could something have happened to him? I'll go and look for him
Don't. It's dangerous for a girl to go out alone at this hour
I can't sleep anyway. He must be somewhere in the vicinity
You go back to sleep. I'll go look for him. I won't be long
-Peixin! -Don't worry. I'll be careful
You can't sleep either?
No. Since he won't come back, fine. I came out to drink some water
Sis, if that man comes back,
tell him I've left a bottle of balm in Jielun's room
If he gets tetanus from the cut,
I'll end up making trips to the hospital
Tell him I've left a bowl of the soup inside the microwave oven
Tell him to heat it if he's hungry
I always end up taking care of everything
Cousin, why are you still here?
It's late. Go home
I'll stay here a little longer. You go back first
Why are you still here? I said I'll go home later
I just want to stay here a little longer
Go back
If you don't go back, neither will I
Let's get going
It's soiled though
Thanks
What's there to thank me for? I reek of perspiration
Keli even separates our clothes before washing them
Keli had her point
I'm really useless
Even when my wife calls me useless,
I'll just end up drinking in the park
I've accomplished nothing. I'm really useless!
Stop drinking! Will you stop despising yourself?
I'm a man. But my own wife runs me down
How do you expect me to feel otherwise?
Yes, my wife provides for the family
All these years, I've not paid the utilities bill
I can't even take care of my family
I'm not a man!
I'm not a man...
I'm not fit to be a husband...
I'm not fit to be a father...
That's not true! You're not useless
I've always looked upon you as the best
I've always been fond of you
I really love you
But you weren't aware of it
My parents died early
You took care of me
When the other children bullied me, you'd stand up for me
When they pushed me into the river once,
you jumped in to save me
From then on, I looked upon you as the greatest
All these years, I tried accepting other guys
But no one could hold a candle to you
You may be married,
but I still can't help myself
Seeing you like this really hurts me
Cousin...
I love you!
I love you so much
Keli...
Keli, hear me out
-Keli, hear me out -What's there to say?!
I caught you red-handed!
How could the two of you do this to me?! You heartless creep!
Slut! I took you in and this is how you repay my kindness!
Does it hurt you to see me slap her?!
I'll kill you!
Stop it!
Are you OK?
Peixin, are you OK?
Keli...
I want a divorce
I want a divorce!
Give Xueliang a chance to explain himself
He'd have come back to explain if he had wanted to
He must have gone to a hotel with that slut!
Xueliang isn't the sort. You yelled at him, so he didn't dare come back
Sis, why are you picking up his clothes?
I followed your advice to show him concern
I even went out in the rain and look what happened!
He pushed me to the ground!
I'm the one suffering the most
Give Xueliang a chance
If I do that, I'll be cruel to myself. I'm not so stupid!
I finally know how Fatty Mama felt upon learning about Dad's infidelity
I'll never forgive that jerk!
What are you staring at? Get ready for school!
I'm waiting for Daddy to take us to school
Daddy's not coming back! He doesn't want us anymore
Don't say that to the kids
Why not? He's in the wrong. Why shouldn't I let my kids know?
Aunt, is Daddy really leaving us?
Your daddy and mummy are just having a tiff. Go and freshen up for school
Daddy will be home soon
If they have the cheek to come back,
I'll chase them away with a thick pole!
Mummy, don't chase Daddy away
What daddy? I'm going to divorce him. You'll only have Mummy from now on
Aunt, tell Daddy and Mummy not to get a divorce
Stop crying
Jieying, what was that for?
Your daddy is the one at fault. Come out now!
Don't take it out on the kids. They're innocent parties
Stop crying
Mum, what brings you here?
Do you still regard me as your mum?
Why did you keep such a serious matter from me?
What is it now? I'm open for business. I don't wish to pick a fight
As if I cared to pick a fight! If Jielun hadn't called me,
I wouldn't have known you're getting a divorce
Stay out of my affairs
As if I enjoyed meddling in yours. Had Jielun not cried over the phone,
I wouldn't even bother if you should hack your husband
You never liked my marrying Xueliang anyway
You even said our marriage wouldn't last
Now that it's come to pass, you must be so happy
Is that the way to talk to your mother?
You may just get struck by lightning!
If I were so wicked, would I have come to talk you round?
He did me wrong! To think you'd speak up for him!
I really wonder if you're my mum!
I really wonder if you're my daughter
You never fail to yell at me
The divorce isn't just between you and Xueliang
You have kids, dumbbell!
Speak for yourself!
Are you trying to dissuade us from getting a divorce?
You divorced Dad all the same! You didn't spare a thought for us!
That was different. I chased your dad away because he visited prostitutes
Xueliang merely held that girl in his arms!
Easy for you to say! You merely heard from people that Dad visited prostitutes
Still, you chased him away! But I caught those two red-handed!
Fine! Then spare a thought for yourself if not for the kids
It's not easy for a woman to raise two kids on her own
I've been there. I know how tough it is
Why should I worry? I can support myself. I don't need a man
So you're very capable, eh?
You have two kids and a foul temper
Any potential suitor would flee at the sight of you
Keli, make up with Xueliang
I've yet to scold you
You're living with her. You're not dead yet
Why didn't you call me about something so major?
I was afraid you'd be upset
Would a brazen girl like you worry about that?
That's enough! Don't take it out on Sis
I'm running a business here. If you're not here as a customer,
please leave
Mum!
Mum, you're not in good health. Don't get angry
Hands off
So all of you are driving me to my grave
Since you want to get a divorce, go ahead
You can go and get married for all I care
I don't wish to see you again!
You can't deny the fact that you've been retrenched
But you must start planning for your future
I'll take up your recommendation to go for a re-training course
I hope it'll help me find a new job sooner
The course will help to give you a competitive edge
Rest assured I'll help you look out for job opportunities
Most importantly, you must readjust yourself to...
a new working environment, new work operations and a difference in wages
-Feel free to contact me -Thanks
I've also been retrenched. So I'm here to receive counselling
I've counselled you. But it was outside the office
-Well? -Your counselling did help
I've accepted the job offer. I'll be leaving for China in a few days
I've even got the visa ready
What other advice do you have for me?
Though we're all Chinese and speak the same language,
the Chinese people have their own expressions
The Chinese people place emphasis on ties
So be more big-hearted and far- sighted in your dealings with them
Be sincere
They are just as qualified and talented as us
The weather changes in China can be very drastic
You'll be there for some time
So do take care of your health
Mum
I tried calling you all day but just couldn't get through to you
I just got a new phone, that's why. What's up?
I called to ask if you were coming back for dinner
If you are, I'll make soup. I thought you deliberately missed my calls
Of course not. What's wrong? You don't look happy
Your second sis is getting a divorce!
Brother-in-law can no longer tolerate her?
I don't blame him. She'll be the death of me too
To top it off, there was a long queue at the clinic just now
So I asked the nurse to let me jump the queue but she said no
So I asked her to let me buy the medicine first
But she said I had to see the doctor first!
Help me write a letter of complaint
Don't get upset over such a small matter
Stay out of Sis' and Second Sis' affairs
You're always getting angry. That's why you don't feel well
It's not that
Why are you holding your passport?
I've found a job in Shanghai
Shanghai? That's so far away. Don't go
Why not? Ruisheng found me this job. I've said yes to the offer
I said no and that's final!
Are you following in your sis' footsteps of ignoring me?
That Ruisheng cheated on you before. Yet you forgave him so readily
You'd rather listen to what he says?
Whether or not I'm with Ruisheng, you'll find cause to grumble
Whether or not I have a job, you'll find cause to grumble
You never cease grumbling. How am I to stay on in this house?
I'm doing this for your own good
You have a bad temper, poor Mandarin and poor people skills
What's going to happen if you get bullied in Shanghai?
Knowing you, you won't be able to stay there beyond two days
I promised Ruisheng I'd change
Ruisheng is perpetually on your lips
He dumped you but you're thick- skinned enough to go back to him
You jolly well know you're not suited for Shanghai
But you're still going there because of that jerk
So you don't think I'll survive there? I'll prove you wrong!
I won't come back if I don't make it
Very well! All of you may leave for all I care!
Go on! Leave!
You may leave for all I care
Why am I so short of breath?
I've not taken my medicine yet
The new bottle of medicine is outside
Keke
She's left
Mum loves you so much. Still, you left me!
You actually have the heart to leave me! What am I to do now?
I'm already here. The coffeeshop opposite Block 468, right?
No trouble at all. I'd even go all the way to Jurong for you
Looks like she's suffered a stroke
Did anyone inform her family?
Fatty Zhen!
What's wrong? What happened to her?
Don't scare me
-Has anyone called the ambulance? -Don't know
You people can't be serious! Fatty Zhen, say something!
You'll be fine
You're heavy!
-Thanks -You're welcome
You'll be fine. Don't scare me
The doctor will tend to you. Don't worry
-How much is the taxi fare? -Don't worry about it
Thanks!
The doctor says Fatso has high blood pressure
Something must have aggravated her
Her stroke is quite serious
She must be upset over us being together
And I used to cook her oily food
That's why she suffered a stroke
It's all my fault. I'm always quarrelling with her
She even complained of a headache at my salon but I didn't even care
-I'm to blame -No one wanted this to happen
Thank goodness I happened to pass by and see Fatso lying on the road
If she were sent here any later, it could have been very serious
Where's Keke? Is there any way we can get in touch with her?
No one picked up the phone at home
Her mobile phone number has been cancelled
She must have changed her number
Mum dotes on her the most! But she's nowhere to be found now
Now that we seldom go back, she doesn't know how to take care of Mum
We must find her no matter what. Fatso dotes on your baby sis the most
She'll be upset if your sis isn't here
I'll go and see if she's at home
Keke!
It wasn't us who caused Mum to have a stroke
It was her favourite daughter
Mum loves her so much. But she brought Mum so much grief
Only the two of us are by her side now
Say no more. Mum is upset enough
The mention of Keke must upset Mum greatly
She must miss Keke badly
Where could Keke have gone?
Mum, rest assured we'll find Keke
Uncle, Aunt
Uncle, Mum can't eat for the time being. Don't buy her any food
There, I told you
Sis, I told you to take things easy but my words fell on deaf ears
You two! You defied your mum in order to be with Lion King
You want a divorce while Keke is nowhere to be found
We don't even have her phone number!
Cut it out. You'll only make Sis worried
We should be making arrangements to care for Sis upon her discharge
When can Aunt go home?
Tomorrow
A stroke is a serious thing. How can you let her go home so soon?
The doctor says physiotherapy is more important for a stroke patient
Lion King and I know what to do. So we'd like to take Mum home
Mum, hospital expenses are hefty these days
But you have doctors and nurses on hand at the hospital
You can't save on this money
Young people will spend a bomb to buy themselves branded goods
But they won't spend a cent on the elderly persons
Poor Sis
You can't save on this money
A hospital stay is unlike putting up at a hotel
Since you enjoy it, why don't you stay here?
It's good that she can go home earlier. Home is still the best
A few days of hospital stay can easily run up to the thousands
The bill alone is enough to shock you
Where's Xueliang? Why isn't he here?
He's her son-in-law after all. How can he not be here?
Even if he has a mistress and a divorce is in the works,
he should be informed so that he may visit his mother-in-law
Mum, give it a rest
Your aunt can't talk now. I'm merely voicing her thoughts
You two are such unfilial daughters
No matter how unreasonable your mum is, you shouldn't agitate her
Especially you, Keli
You're to blame for Xueliang's extra-marital affair
You bully your husband all the time
It's time you did some soul-searching
So what if I enjoy bullying my husband?
You boss Uncle around all the time. Shouldn't you repent as well?
We're here to visit Sis, not to pick a fight
Go back first. I'll wait here for the coach
It's OK. I'll wait with you
Did you call Keli-jie?
Don't allow your family to break up. You're not the only two suffering,
the children are suffering too
I'm sorry
I should be the one apologizing
The fact that Keli-jie got so upset proves that she still cares about you
She didn't mean it when she mentioned divorce
Stop this cold war
You've been calling home to talk to Jieying and Jielun these few days
It shows you still care for this family
So why deceive yourself?
Remember what I said
Have a safe journey
Greedy pig! You're eating all the fries and burgers
You'll be too full to take dinner afterwards
I can
Stop eating! Mummy will get suspicious if you can't finish your dinner
-How's Granny? -She's been discharged
Mummy, Aunt and Lion King are taking turns to look after her
How's Auntie Peixin?
She's gone back to Kelantan
When are you coming home?
Jieying, you're the older one. So you should be more sensible
Help Mummy look after your brother, OK?
Daddy, don't bother about Mummy. Come home soon
You just have to ignore her at home
Once your mummy is no longer angry, I promise I will go back
Aunt is taking care of Granny. Mummy is very busy here
I won't be able to cook dinner for you. Buy dinner for yourselves
Mummy, I'm not hungry
He's saying he had a heavy breakfast
I was talking about dinner
He's been snacking too much. I'll go and buy dinner now
Hold it! Jielun, what did you eat just now?
-Nothing -Take your hand away!
Tell Mummy...
-Who bought this? -Someone lent it to Brother
The look on your face tells me you're lying
Tell me or I'll beat you
Sister bought me hamburgers and french fries
Where did you get the money to buy them?
It was my pocket money
One set meal costs over $10. I give you only $10
You don't even have enough to spend on yourself!
Would you be so generous? To think you'd even teach your brother to lie!
Fancy you still telling me lies! You're such a naughty girl
Mummy, don't beat Sis. It was Daddy who bought us burgers
How could you take your brother to your daddy? Don't do it again!
-Why can't I? -He's not fit to be your daddy!
He doesn't want us anymore! He's gone off with that slut
You don't want Daddy back home. You drove him away
Auntie Peixin has already gone back to Kelantan
Brother and I want to see Daddy!
Don't you mention that slut in front of me!
I won't let you see Daddy. Period!
Say that you won't see Daddy again. Say it or I'll hit you!
Your daddy pushed me to the ground because of that slut
Thanks to him, I've lost my customers
Whoever goes and sees him will get it from me!
You're early today
My hand hurts, so I closed shop earlier today
The shop downstairs sells very good medicated oil
Go now before the shop closes
What's the hurry? I'll go and see Fatty Mama now
What are you doing here?
Xueliang is here to visit Mum
-Have a good talk -Whatever for?
Why don't you go back to Kelantan with that slut?
I told you I don't want to see this man again!
Peixin has gone back to Malaysia. Be upset no more
Not so easy!
Keli, on account of the children, forgive Xueliang
-Where are you staying now? -My contractor friend's place
We're family. Move back home
Give me the address. My lawyer will be sending you the divorce papers
I'll have custody of the children. Just you stay away from them!
So they're your children. Then why did you still beat them?
Jielun cried to me over the phone that you hit Jieying
I shouldn't have pushed you. But don't take it out on the kids
So it pains you, eh? Do you love our kids that much?
Do you really love our family? Then why did you betray me?!
The cheek of you to come here! You're not welcome here! Out!
What's going on? Why must a couple come to that?
Stay out of my domestic affairs!
Keli