I cooked all these dishes myself. Not bad, eh?
Let's eat!
You're such a capable chap. Fat Mama may favour you over me in future
Relax!
Your cooking will decide if you're qualified to become our brother-in-law
I started cooking when I was 8
Even I'm impressed with my own cooking
Talk is cheap. Let me sample your cooking first
Let Fat Mama try the dish
Well?
It's delicious!
I told you!
I'll feed you guys till you grow fair and chubby
You won't be able to pass through the gate!
Someone will be able to pass through the door since she's not here to eat
Who?
Auntie Keke!
Mum, I got a friend to put up an ad in Shanghai
I've posted it on the Net too. But there's still no news from her
Never mind if she's not coming home
Mum, Keke may be too busy to make time to come back
Let's drop the subject. We're celebrating Mum's recovery today
-Didn't we buy her a present? -I almost forgot!
Mum, we bought you a jade pendant
We wish you peace and safety, good health and all things well
It's really pretty!
You look much younger wearing the pendant
Granny is crying
Those are tears of joy!
Cheer up, Mum. We'll do our best to locate her
Let's eat
Mum, it's going to rain. I forgot to close the windows in your room
I'm still downstairs. Shall I come up and close them?
I'm not a child. Just carry on with your movie plans
All right. Be careful. I'll call you again
Don't bother. Go for a bite after the movie
-I'll buy supper for you -Stop nagging or I'll hang up on you
Mum, please don't do that! What if...
-What did your mum say? -She hung up on me
The fact that she told you off shows she's all right. Let's go
I said I could take care of myself. Just go to your movies
Stop bothering me
Hello? Why aren't you talking? Who's that?
Who's that? Don't frighten me. Why aren't you talking?
Fat Mama
Keke? Are you Keke?
Keke, I've been looking for you!
Everyone's looking for you
Where are you?
Keke, are you downstairs?
Stay there. I'll come down now
Keke!
Keke
Keke!
Keke
Keke, where are you?
-What are you doing? -Give me your necklace!
No...!
Let go of my mum!
Mum!
Why did you hit my daughter?
Help...!
Keke! Help..!
Help...!
Keke!
Help...!
Help!
Keke
Doctor, is my daughter all right?
How come we still don't know what's wrong with her?
Her head had been hit
The X-ray shows there's no blood clot in her brain
She should be fine
Doctor, will my sister lose her memory?
It'll take her a few days to regain consciousness
Don't worry. We'll be keeping her under constant observation
Thanks
Wonder if her case is similar to mine
I think not. She can still open her eyes
The doctor already says it'll take a few days to find out
You'll only worry Mum further. Stop talking about it
-Auntie -How come you're here?
Ruisheng called when I went home to get Keke's things
How's Keke?
Thanks for coming
Keke has been working with He Wei since she returned from Shanghai
She didn't report for work today
I called your place but no one picked up the phone
I just learnt she was hospitalized
You've been in touch with my sis all this time?
She's been staying at my place since she came back
But she asked me to keep it from you
She'd only go home when she had proven herself at work
She told me happily she'd be going home yesterday
But she was sobbing hard when she called home yesterday
It was our fault
We shouldn't have told her we were planning to get married soon
The two of you were the cause of her sorrow yet again!
I did make things very clear when we broke up
But she had the mistaken idea that we could get back together
What misunderstanding? What kind of man are you?
You've broken up with my sis. Yet you let her stay at your place!
You gave her hope but told her the bride would be this vixen!
You two are too much!
You keep hurting her feelings time and again
You're just too much!
Please don't get the wrong idea
Ruisheng and I only started dating after they broke up
We helped Keke upon her return in our capacity as friends
We didn't expect things to turn out this way
Cut your act!
You knew Keke was back. You also knew she had had a fight with my mum
You also knew my mum doted on Keke
Why didn't you persuade her to come home?
Why didn't you call us?
You were in the wrong!
We don't care if you two are together or not
Why did you let Keke stay at your place?
You'd only give Keke the wrong idea!
Even I, with my little schooling, am aware of that,
let alone university graduates like you!
Who are you trying to kid? Leave!
If anything should happen to my sis, I won't let you off!
Leave! What's there to see?
Wait!
Take your fruit back!
Why are you looking at me?
Did I go overboard?
Sis, I take my hat off to you!
So you're my successor
I needn't worry about Lion King bullying you in future
Right now, I'm most worried about Keke
Doctor, didn't you say my sis would regain consciousness in 2, 3 days?
She's been unconscious for 6 days
She'll only open her eyes when we feed her
We've been talking to her like what you advised us to do
But she's still not responding
We're really worried
I've given her a thorough checkup
Her brain and nervous system are in good condition
She should have regained consciousness
Perhaps we should look at her condition from the psychological perspective
You're her family. So you should know better
Has anything unhappy happened to the patient recently?
My daughter had a fight with her boyfriend recently
He's marrying another girl, you see
The patient possibly doesn't want to wake up
Some patients will subconsciously choose not to wake up...
as they don't wish to face up to reality
It's a psychological problem
What you can do now is talk to her more
Talk about things that she likes
We'll continue to observe her closely and...
see if she needs psychiatric treatment
Wake up
Keke, Ruisheng isn't the only pebble on the beach
Why torture yourself over him?
It hurts me to see you in this state
I'd rather I take your place
I don't want to see you like this
Mum, don't be like this. It's no use worrying
We bought some fish porridge. Eat a little
You need energy to go on
Keke, fish porridge is your favourite
Let me feed you
Here, have some fish porridge
Keke, open your mouth
Keke!
Very well, since you won't eat, I won't eat either
Mum, don't be like this. You've been staying here for the past few nights
You've even caught a cold. Why don't you go home and rest?
Keli and I will stay behind
Mum, if you go on like this, you'll fall ill yourself
I won't. I can still hold out
I'll stay here by her side
Keke could see me just now. She did open her eyes a little
It's just that she wouldn't talk
The doctor could be right in saying Keke isn't ready to wake up
Give her some time
Listen to Sis. Go home and rest. Sis and I will stay behind
No. So long as Keke remains unconscious,
I'll stay by her side
I'll get you your medicine
Remember to give Jielun the medicine. He's having a slight cold
Xueliang is at home with the boy. Still she'll call home to check
Once women become mothers, they never stop worrying about their children
What did Xueliang say?
I told him to take his time. Keke is still unconscious anyway
You have a point there
Lion King, how can we make Keke regain consciousness?
The doctor says we need to show her love
When I was in a coma, Kelian kept telling me stories
She even made soup for me
But what really worked was when Fatty Zhen agreed...
to let Kelian marry me
We must tell her things that she loves to hear
All the better if we can bring her most treasured possession before her
I'm dead sure that will work
What's Keke's most treasured possession?
Needless to say, it's Ruisheng
But that creep has found himself a new love
That's not a very good idea
It's thanks to you that my sis is unconscious!
Won't you even do us this favour?
If it's something else, I won't hesitate to do it
Ruisheng, we've tried everything within our means
But Keke hasn't been responding
Where matters of the heart are concerned,
only the parties involved can help
We only approached you as a last resort
Just pretend you're acting
You just have to tell Keke you still love her
Auntie, I'm not a psychiatrist
You just need to put up with the pretence for a few days
We'll tackle this problem after Keke comes to
No matter what, you must help me
It's very easy. Just tell Keke you love her and...
He Wei and you were only joking about getting married
Don't worry. We'll explain things to Keke...
when she gets well
Please. Will you help us?
Keke
Keke, Ruisheng has come to visit you. Wake up
Tell Keke you still love her and that you'll marry her
Go on
Keke...
Auntie, I've thought it over. If I make Keke this empty promise,
she'll be dealt a greater blow when she learns the truth later
Besides, He Wei is already my fiancee I can't let her down
What's this? You're backing out now?
-I'm sorry. I just can't do it -You!
-Auntie, what are you doing? -Mum! Get up
Please save Keke
-Aunt... -Do you have a heart or not?
My sister got into this state because of you
My mum has even gone on her knees to beg you
You mean you don't know how to lie?
-I'm sorry -What's the use of saying sorry?
Try saying sorry to my sis! See if that'll make her wake up
Actually, you're partly to blame for how Keke has turned out
She's so wilful. You can't give in to her like you would a child
Each time something goes wrong, she'll drop it like a hot iron
It was the same with our relationship
Whenever our relationship hit a snag, she never once tried to work on it
I gave in to her until I could do so no more
It was the same with her work stint in Shanghai
When things went against her way, she chose to come back
We can't let Keke go on like this
Keke, in life, things don't always go our way
You have to learn to adjust your mindset
Stop being so wilful
If you are really resisting regaining consciousness,
I hope you'll be more sensible than that
Open your eyes and look around
Standing in front of you are your mother and sisters
See what they've done for you
The love of one's family is more precious than anything else
You're much more fortunate than many people
Bye
I'm sorry
Keke!
Keke has woken up!
-Keke! -Fat Mama
Keke, you've come to
Sis
Keke, do you know you've been unconscious for a long time?
That's your favourite
Surprised that I'm capable of caring for others?
You gave such a dressing-down. Would I dare stay unrepentant?
I was a little too harsh on you in the ward that night
Or I would still be lying in the hospital bed
I owe you one
This is my wedding gift to both of you. Congratulations!
It's just a small token
It's pretty!
Thanks
I should thank you both instead
You've given me a second chance at work and interpersonal relations
Ruisheng was right. It's time I grew up
I may have lost in love,
but I have my career and most importantly, my family
Romance and friendship aren't constant
Only kinship will never change
Dinner's ready
Now that we have two male cooks at home,
the ladies may watch TV and wait for dinner to be ready!
-But I'm not quite used to it -You will, in time to come
In future, all you have to do is eat!
I won't be able to get into my wedding dress if I get fat
No matter how fat you become, I'll still marry you!
Can't stand the two of you! We have kids around, mind you
Mum, let's eat
I forgot to keep some curry for Keke. She's working late tonight
Sis, I've put aside a big bowl for her
So have I! How is she going to finish all that curry?
Let her eat more then!
Everyone's working so hard at work these days
It's not easy making a living
Kelian, I've made significant recovery
You needn't stay at home to look after me
You've been hoping to work for Lan-jie again, right?
-I can go back to the factory? -Of course
What matters is you're happy with your job
If you wish to go back there, I have no objection
If you go back, don't be just another factory worker
Take over my supervisory post
You've had so many years of experience in kueh-making
You all know how popular my lapis sagu is
Many of my customers keep coming back for them
Make sure you do a good job. Don't make me lose face
Our factory is taking part in the Skill Retraining Programme
I've signed Kelian up for it
Lion King got you an application form
Whatever for? But I'm an old woman and I'm not working
Take it that you're keeping me company
You've just recovered. It'll do you good to move around
Staying at home can be very boring
The course may even help you get a part-time job
Lion King, I hear the SRP offers beauty courses too
-I think so -Get an application form for me
-You've got it -Thanks!
-You're going for it too? -I want to upgrade myself
Since you're all signing up, I'll join you
Granny, Teacher says one is never too old to learn
Granny, you mustn't play truant
I won't. I'll do as well as you
What's with you people? I won't play truant
You needn't escort me here personally
Granny, I kept crying on my first day at school
Daddy had to be there beside me
Granny, don't be afraid. Now that I'm here with you, you needn't cry
Come on, I'll be here with Granny
Truth be told, I'm really scared
I'm an old woman. I don't need to go for any class
Let's all go back! I'll buy you all a treat
Relax, Mum. If you have any queries, we can always help you
-Sis and I will be behind you -Granny, step on it!
Since all of you are behind me,
I'll work hard and bring home the certificate
I'm going to class now
I just couldn't follow the instructor
She mentioned the mouse, A drive and B drive
I couldn't locate them
-Then she talked about some board -It's keyboard
Yes! Goodness me, the moment I hit the keyboard, the screen went blank!
I just sat there frozen in my seat
Kelian, I'd better quit the course. Those computers are so intimidating
Auntie, computers aren't in the least scary
You know computer?
I also panicked when I first attended the class
But I got the hang of it after 3 lessons
Taxi drivers need to know the computer?
Comfort drivers have to go for training every year
I only mastered the use of NET after I attended the course
Mum, if others can do it, you can too. Step on it!
-Which one do I press? -The left one
-Hubby, playing computer games? -I'm teaching Mum how to use the PC
Girl, go and take a shower. Mum, how is it coming along?
Computers can be so fun. Jieying was right. One should never stop learning
See, I'm about to win this round!
I'd like to sign up for an SRP course on construction
I hear the SDF will give employees a 90% subsidy on the course fee
If we have to take time off from work to attend the course,
we'll even be given an allowance
-That sounds like a good deal -Dear, can I go for it?
I won't object to it. You'll be given a cert at the end of it
Whether you're a salaried staff or your own boss,
it'll put you in a good stead
I've had little schooling. If I have the time,
I'd like to take up a management course
I'm tied up with minding the children and running the salon
You'll go for the course once I've finished mine, OK?
Give it to me
Jielun, you're fighting for the phone again
Grandma called. She wants to talk to you
But Sis keeps hoarding the phone. Long distance calls are expensive
-Mummy, here -Sorry, I wronged you
Hello. The ointment for rheumatism works?
OK, I'll send more bottles over
How's Dad? He's gone to Trengganu? Why didn't you join him?
Xueliang will bring the kids and me to see you during the school hols
Do come and visit us with Dad
Kelian! Today's your first day at work
Lion King told us you'd been hoping to come back
-Yuzhu-jie! -Welcome back!
We'll be colleagues again
You made the right choice in going for the course
Sam has promoted you to a supervisor on your return
You seem happier than I am over my wife's promotion
You're not worried she'll outdo you?
I'm only worried someone's wife will be supervising him as well
We have an agreement
Over here, she's the boss. But I'm the boss when we go home
I've prepared some refreshments to welcome Kelian back
Lan-jie used to reward us with snacks whenever we did a good job
Sam, you've taken after Lan-jie!
My mum expects quite a lot from me
Besides knowing how to make kueh, run the factory and win back clients,
I'm to take up a management course in the evenings as well
-She wants me to be an all-rounder -Gosh, you'll be very tired
That's why it's tougher being a boss these days
You guys should be grateful
Our eyes can see right away if the kueh is good
But we still have to sample it to see if it tastes good
We must never cut corners when it comes to the ingredients
The kueh must also be fresh
Only then can we keep our customers happy
You talk just like an auntie!
Really? But what I said makes sense
Kelian, have you seen Lion King?
He's gone out to buy some machine parts. What is it?
The bread machine isn't working. Our work has been disrupted
-Let me take a look -You? Are you sure?
My course touched a little on how to repair machinery
Let's see if I can apply what I learn
Done!
-What's wrong with the machine? -It's been fixed
Really?
It's really been fixed! Are you snatching my rice bowl?
That's where the course comes in
Are you saying I'll lose my job?
Relax. I'll provide for you then
See what the course has done for her. She even talks differently now
I hear your mum went for a course too. How is she doing?
Fatty Zhen may have suffered a stroke, but she's a fast learner
She's already found a job
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Sis!
-What brings you here? -Mum wants to lend you her support
What for? It's not like I'm performing on the stage
We came to hear you speak English
You spoke fluently, I must say
It's not only English, I can also say...
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-Sis even speaks Thai! -Of course. I learnt it on my course
Dad, let's eat quickly. We're still going to the theme park after this
Feel free to order anything you like. It's on me
I must eat to my fill then
Mum, even though it was Aunt's treat, you didn't have to stuff yourself
I can still walk. Your dad and I are merely taking in the facilities here
Downtown East has everything
Xiangxiang, why don't you come here for your honeymoon?
No way. It's so near our home
I don't want you to come and disturb our cosy twosome
They already want their own space
Aunt, Xiangxiang was only kidding
If you like, we can come here for weekend stays. The rates are reasonable
Let's go to the theme park. Don't keep Xiaojia waiting
There, I told you Sis could be found at the men's department
Sis, didn't we agree to come out shopping together?
I am shopping right now
But this is the men's department. I meant shopping for ourselves
But here you are shopping for Lion King instead
I already have so many clothes
Yeah, right. They're all so outdated
You should dress up for yourself too
You looked good while you were helping me at the salon
Lion King didn't like it when you made me wear those tight dresses
Sis, don't just pander to Brother-in-law's likes
-You should have a mind of your own -I do
But only when it concerns work
I promised Lion King I'd listen to him outside work
That's pretty nice
You're so sweet to your hubby. I should buy something for Xueliang too
Go ahead
The pot calling the kettle black. You're buying more than I do
Every one of them will look good on Xueliang, so I'm buying them all
Where's Keke?
I've got to go. Bye
-Who's that chap? -How long have you known him?
-Is he married? -He's one of my insurance clients
He's been married for 2 years and has a child. Satisfied, my sisters?
Come on, I'm only 27 and I'm attractive
-I won't be left on the shelf -Mum is getting worried
Oh no! We've completely forgotten about Mum's birthday present
-Let's do it now -Wait! We've not paid the cashier yet
Happy Birthday!
May you enjoy such joy year after year
Mum, I wish you good health
I wish you prosperity!
-I wish you youth and beauty -Thank you
-Mum, may everything go well for you -Thank you
-Granny, Happy Birthday! -Thank you
-Granny, I wish you... -Yes?
Gong Xi Fa Cai!
-We're not celebrating New Year -Granny is dressed like a red packet
Let's eat
-Mum, eat -Good girl
-You're here for lunch too? -It's my mum's birthday today
-How do you do -Auntie, Happy Birthday
Fat Mama, he's my colleague Benson
-Do join us -No, thanks. My friends are outside
-Ask them along -Benson, where's your wife?
She's waiting for me at the car park. Sorry. I'll make a move first
What a pity
Why did such a good man get married so soon?
He could have afforded to wait
Mum, just eat
Let's take a picture first
Fat Mama, make a wish and blow out the candle
You all have already given me the birthday present
The photos are out
That's fast
Everyone looks good
They're finally a happy family
Don't you think Lion King and Kelian look more and more like a couple?
I know what you're hinting at
In that case, get into action
Don't keep me worried
You're almost 27. Do you intend to take pictures with me all your life?
All right. Take your pick from these photos
So many?
Are they all your boyfriends?
I have my suitors. Some of them are my colleagues and some, my clients
They're quite a good catch. Take your pick and I'll go to the ROM tomorrow
That should put your mind at ease
Rubbish! One can't be slipshod when it comes to marriage
Let me help you choose
This one is not bad-looking. Is he married?
This one is not bad either. What are his qualifications? Is he a graduate?
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