Why did you quit? You promised me you'd do a good job
Keke
I don't understand why it's so tough working in China
Over here, we follow work procedures
But that's not the case over there
When I asked for feedback during meetings,
they'd say all was fine
In the end, everything went wrong
And they didn't understand my instructions!
Could it be your instructions weren't clear?
They actually said my Mandarin was poor!
I got an A for my Chinese paper! They apparently had low IQ
I was told they wanted to rectify a problem that cropped up...
during operations
The misunderstanding ensued because you wanted to stick to work procedures
But I was merely following the contract terms
To think you'd speak up for them despite the injustice I suffered
Whatever it is, take it as an experience gained
Let me take you home
-I'm not going home! -Still upset with your mum?
Stay here for the time being while you try to reconcile with your mum
I'll only go home when my career takes off
I don't want her to sneer at me
Ruisheng, your place wasn't so tidy in the past
Would your mum be upset that I'll be staying here?
No. My sis-in-law just gave birth to a boy. Mum is staying with her
Need something to drink?
Help yourself to the soft drinks, fruit and milk in the fridge
Jason? What's up? OK, got it
-You've got something on? -I've to go back for a meeting
-Work is important. Run along -Let me make the bed for you first
You don't make the bed, do you?
You're right. My bed in Shanghai was a mess
Take a shower and have a nap. I'll buy back some food for you
-Apple strudel? -I'd like to have spaghetti
Sure!
A stroll will do you some good
Well, do you feel better?
We're about to start
Try and see if you can hold them
Well done!
Use more strength
Try to squeeze them
Don't stop trying. Don't give up
Use more strength. Squeeze them
Don't give up
That's the way to go
So it's true you suffered a stroke
Great! She won't be coming to squeeze my fruit at my stall then
She used to squeeze my fruit but would walk off without buying
But she can't even move now! Trying to squeeze some stones, eh?
That's retribution for you
Have you said enough, bitch?
You called me a bitch?! I pale in comparison beside her!
Leave or I'll hit you
Hit me and you'll suffer from a stroke like her!
I'll hit you right away! What a vicious woman!
You may just lose all your customers
She's the limit!
Let's not get angry or we'll fall into her trap
We'll work harder. Let's squeeze her fruit, OK?
Use more strength
Very good
It's going to rain. Let's carry on at home
What a sudden downpour!
Mister, can I have your umbrella?
-Pay me $10 -That's robbery
It's now going for $25. Well?
OK. Here's the money
Does it hurt?
No
It's a bad knock. It's all bruised!
Do you need an X-ray?
My skin is so thick. The X-ray film won't be able to show anything
To think you can still joke about it
I'd rather I get injured instead of Fatso
None of you should get injured
It pains you to see me injured? OK, let the railing get injured then
Sorry! You said it wasn't painful
It hurts. But I don't want Fatso to get worried
I'll be gentler
Never mind that I got injured
But if that car had hit your mum...
-Does it hurt? -Not so hard
Finished eating?
Your spaghetti has improved
-Actually, it's because... -What is it?
A friend of mine taught me how to cook it
Is your friend an Italian?
Not everyone who cooks tom yam goong is a Thai
-Want a second helping? -I don't wish to grow fat
-I'll wash the dishes -Are you sure?
I can always learn. Let me do it
All right
I just had my dinner. How did it go?
Really? I'll let her know
-I've got good news for you -Yes?
-My friend got you a job -So soon? I only just got back
She just called me. You may start work tomorrow
-Don't I need to go for an interview? -Not for a person of your calibre
You've not told me what job it is
Income Insurance
You want me to sell insurance?
Many people have the mistaken idea that Income Insurance only...
offers employments as insurance agents
What else can Income Insurance sell?
Lots! Shopping centres, fitness centres, Pulau Ubin holiday chalets,
home and tuition services
I wasn't aware of all that
What position will I be taking?
Marketing executive
You'll be marketing the company's products
I'll have to sell insurance?
It's a challenging job. Surely you have faith in yourself?
I was in marketing before. Selling insurance will be no sweat
Thanks!
-Hi, are you Fan Keke? -Yes
Hello. I'm Esther from HR
-Let me take you to our office -OK. Thanks
This is our office. Everyone, she's our new colleague Keke
Hi. I'm Yvonne
-Hi, I'm Catherine -Hi
Welcome aboard. I'm Grace
Let me take you to our assistant manager
She's the assistant manager of your team
-It's you? -Yup
Ruisheng recommended me this job after the bank retrenched us
We'll need your assistance. Let's all work hard together
Sorry. I'll pass up this job
Keke!
She must have complained to you, right?
Why did you offer her the post of assistant manager?
Yes, I recommended He Wei her current job
But she also started out as an executive
She got to where she is today based on her own merit
Still, you shouldn't have let me work under her
I'm definitely more competent than her
Yes, you're very capable no doubt
But have you got any experience in the insurance industry?
You've got none. He Wei earned her present post through hard work
Selling insurance requires gift of the gab and tactics
She has none of those qualities!
I thought your experience in Shanghai had taught you a lesson
But you obviously didn't learn your lesson
You offended everyone even before you started working
Instead of examining yourself, you put the blame on others
Do you know why He Wei made it?
She's a hypocrite who fawns on others
While she pretends to be understanding,
she's actually plotting to angle for a promotion
I despise her!
Have you said enough? What are your grounds for saying that?
I'm far superior than her, that's why
In what way are you superior than her?
Looks, sports achievement, academic results, paper qualifications,
IQ and work competency
I surpass her in all these areas
You may have a point there
She started off slower than you. But how did she get to where she is?
That's because she has good relations with people
Her sincerity earned her the trust of her clients
Why are you speaking up for her?
Fine! I'll speak for myself then
We started dating during our undergraduate days
We were together for 5 years. Do you know why I still wanted a breakup?
I'd like to know why
You have too many intolerable bad points
You think yourself to be smart and capable
Thinking that no one is your match, everyone must do your bidding
Whenever things go wrong, you'll blame others,
be it in Singapore or Shanghai
Just this point alone will be your downfall!
I thought your experience in Shanghai had taught you a lesson
But you obviously didn't learn your lesson
She started off slower than you. But how did she get to where she is?
That's because she has good relations with people
Have you asked yourself why you're so unpopular?
Whenever things go wrong, you'll blame others
Just this point alone will be your downfall!
Keke's still not back. Do you want to look for her?
I have no idea where she is
Her career and her relationship with her mum have reached a stalemate
Don't rail at her when she comes back later
Since she doesn't wish to work with me, let's not force her
Shall we help her look out for other jobs?
You always spare a thought for others
Well, I'm not as pretty and academic as others
Would you like me if I weren't understanding?
Tell He Wei I'll report for work tomorrow
Remember to bring the F4 poster tomorrow
-OK. You've said that many times -In case you forget
-Who is she? -My mummy
-Hello, Auntie -School's over?
We'll make a move first. I'll bring it for you tomorrow
Be careful on the road. Mummy will carry your bag for you
Teacher says we're to carry our own things
Teacher says getting some sun is good as it gives us vitamin D
You should get some sun too
Shall I buy you a meal and take you shopping?
Girl, what else do you want to buy?
Daddy will never ask me that because he knows what I like
What would you like to eat?
Daddy doesn't need to ask me because he knows what I like
What about steak?
Daddy will never mention steak as he knows I don't like it
What about a chicken burger?
Daddy doesn't have to check with me as he knows I love chicken burgers
That's enough! Stop mentioning your daddy!
Daddy will never shout at me in a restaurant
Why do you go all out to oppose me?
I want to stay with Daddy!
He let us down first. I'll be given legal custody of the children
-I don't want to stay with you! -Too bad!
Fine. I'll stay with you then
When I finish my O-levels in 2 years, I'll find a job and move out
How much can an O-level holder earn?
You can't even support yourself, let alone pay rent
I'll do what you did by getting pregnant with my boyfriend
I'll make you lose face!
I've been told I take after you in temperament
Like you, must I also have a daughter who enjoys upsetting me?
What kind of mother are you?
You allow your daughters to upset and talk back to you
I don't want to end up like you
Why did you show favouritism? If you hadn't favoured Keke,
I wouldn't have favoured Jielun and neglected Jieying
Why did I take after you?
There's an old saying that says daughters do what their mothers do
I learnt to show favouritism from you while...
Jieying takes after my rebellious streak
She even said she'd be an unwed mother just to spite me,
just like how I upset you
It's not easy being a teenage mother
Any idea how terrified I was when I got pregnant at 17?
I worried about birth pains and having an abnormal baby
I worried about not being able to take good care of the baby
I had so many apprehensions that I couldn't sleep at night
While other pregnant girls had their mothers' care and concern,
I had none of that
I wanted to abort the child but didn't have the heart to
I had to work to provide for the family in my pregnant state
Xueliang was no help at all
Now that she's a big girl, she wants to follow in my footsteps!
I should have aborted her back then!
Look at me! Scold me! Hit me
I just gave Jieying a slap. Slap me now
Hit me. Scold me...
Mum... I've realized my mistake...
This is retribution...
Mum...
This is retribution...
Fatty Mama can move!
Mum can move!
The doctor says she's in a good state
All she needs is some exercise
Mum, did you hear that?
Auntie, your speedy recovery is thanks to your daughters'...
and son-in-law's care
Hope to see you make further progress on your next visit
Thanks, missy
-Let's go back -I'll push her
Keli, you've changed
I've changed? Have I put on weight?
I've been depressed of late. But I didn't go on a food binge
I was saying you're not as short-tempered as before
You show Mum more concern now
I've always cared about Mum
I know. You may have a mean mouth but you have a soft heart
Had you shown her more care in the past,
things wouldn't have got so strained between you two
Well, I've got my retribution
Don't worry about Jieying. She only said that to spite you
But if you and Xueliang reconcile, Jieying may...
Sis, let's change the subject
Where could Keke be?
To think Fatty Mama loves her the most
But she's not even called home
Don't blame Mum for being biased
It wasn't easy for Fatty Mama to raise three of us by herself
She didn't earn much
If she had to split her money equally among us,
the three of us could only go as far as completing secondary school
Keke had the chance to go on to U because Mum saved the best for her
Though there is only one graduate in our family,
we look good too when outsiders mention Keke
Besides, the two of us aren't university material
Mum was right in saving the best for Keke
When did you learn all this from? You never talked like this in the past
I had no chance to talk. Mum would scold me the moment I opened my mouth
Stop blaming Mum for showing favouritism
Would I dare to? I was guilty of that myself
Go home. Let Jieying know you love her
Let's find Keke and bring her home
This way, Fatty Mama will recover faster
You gave me a fright! Did you wait long?
No. What would you like to eat today?
-What about going to the food court? -OK
-How's Keke doing? -She's undergoing training
She's been performing
That's to be expected. She's always been a bright girl
You're not stupid either
Keke is intelligent while I make up for it with work hard
Still, need you spell it out?
Now?
I have an important meeting to attend right away
I can't have lunch with you
Remember to eat something. Don't starve yourself
OK. Bye
Ruisheng
Here to meet me for lunch?
Sorry
Why the urge to eat at a foodcourt today?
You love curry puffs. But you have to eat apple strudels because of me
It's time I gave in to you by coming to a foodcourt
Let's eat
But you can't be giving in to someone all your life
I used to be self-centred. Everyone else had to give in to me
I never hesitated to show my displeasure
Being self-centred has caused me to overlook many things around me
I've just realized that the ordinary-looking food stalls...
serve delicious food too
You're not the sole reason why I eat them these days
It's been some time since you returned to Singapore
It's time you visited your family
You shouldn't be upset with your mum for so long
I... I'll go home in two days' time
Give her a call
Let's go downstairs for a stroll. It's time for your exercise
-Kelian, are you ready? -Coming!
1, 2, 3!
No one answered the phone?
-What about calling your second sis? -No!
She may be busy. Let's not disturb her
We'll try calling again afterwards
No. I'll go home in two days' time
OK
Am I putting you out? Are you trying to drive me out?
No. But that's your own home after all
You should go back eventually
Not because you find me a nuisance?
No
This is nice. Try it
Nice, right?
-Try harder -Mum, try harder
That's the way to go
-You can do it! -Mum, just a bit more
Fatty Zhen, you must have faith. Only then can you do it
-Try again -Mum, you can do it this time
Very good! You're making progress
Mum, try harder!
She's getting up!
You can do it!
Let's try again
Let's do it another time. She's tired
We can't give up! She's been making progress
If we don't continue, we'll have to start from scratch the next time
Fatty Zhen, come on
What's this? Throwing a tantrum?
Fine, I shan't bother about you! You can sit there all your life
Why are you so harsh on my mum?
Fatty Zhen, remember that stallholder's words?
She said your stroke was a retribution
She said you'd be squeezing stones all your life
You want her words to come true? We can't let that happen, can we?
Prove her wrong!
Get up!
Mum, try harder
Use more strength. She's standing up!
Fatso, you're getting there!
She's getting there!
Mum, are you OK?
She spoke! Let's help her up
Speaking
What!
Miss Ye, how could my daughter go missing?
I brought her to school this morning
I'm not very sure what exactly happened
But the teacher said she didn't return to class after PE lessons
She left the school with her school bag
Some kind of form teacher you are! You're not being responsible!
I hear your family is facing some problems
What's that supposed to mean? Are you trying to shift blame?
My daughter went missing at school. The school will be held responsible
Mrs Jiang, it's not the time to shift responsibility
Jieying went missing at school. I will handle this matter
Some of the teachers have already formed a search party
I'll keep you posted
-Keli, have you found Jieying? -Any news?
You'll go with Keli to look for her
-Lion King, hand Jieying over! -What?
Cut your act! I'll be waiting at home. Bring her back!
It really wasn't you?
You'll be the death of me! What will make you believe me?
Let's look for her then!
Did you find her?
No. We tried looking for her in the school's vicinity
Keli must think we two are behind it
It's already past 6 but Jieying still isn't back
Mum, what do you want?
Call... Keli...
Mum, you can talk!
Yes! Let's call Keli
Keli, is Jieying home yet?
No? How?
It really has nothing to do with Lion King
Jieying has really gone missing
Tell Lion King to hand Jieying over. My patience is running out
Don't you trust me?
After what happened, Lion King won't dream of coming up with such an idea
Jieying has really gone missing!
Why didn't you tell me sooner?
Lion King, it's all your fault! Why didn't you make yourself clear?
It's getting dark. Let's start looking for Jieying
It's dangerous for a girl to wander alone at night
How are we to go about it?
The three of us will split up. Lion King, you'll head east
You'll try the HDB parks, bus-stops and MRT stations
You'll go to the shopping malls where students gather
I'll try the area behind. We'll keep in touch
-I want to join you guys -Sis, you'll look after Mum
I...
Go... Xi's place...
Mum wants to go to Uncle's place
What! I have to look after her?!
Jieying has gone missing. I want to help look for her
If you can't manage, we'll close shop just for the day
Let's go
Hey, I'm a patient too! I'm still having a toothache
And you expect me to take care of her?
Why are you staring at me?
What is it?
What?
Urine (niao)...
What "niao"?
High... tide...
Why didn't you say so earlier? They've all left
You're so fat. You're too heavy for me to carry to the toilet
Just bear with it
No...
Please. Please don't pee here
I don't wish to clean up after you
Sis, you're really heavy
I still have a long way to go...
Keli, are you OK?
Is your gastritis acting up again?
Sit here while I go buy you some food
Keli, here
This is not going to change things
This is what you want
You've got it
I hope you'll understand these are two separate things
Don't spite me at the expense of your health
I'll go and look for Jieying
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