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[The Way We Were]
[Episode 17]
In less than a year, she met an American with money and status.
In less than half a year, he became my stepfather.
They got married really fast, and gave birth to my brother.
To be honest with you, I was really happy at the time.
Because... our financial situation really changed dramatically.
And my brother was really cute. His name's Adam.
It was a family we put together like a jigsaw puzzle...
but it gave me the feeling of belonging.
Isn't that great then?
Keep listening.
Not long after... everything changed.
When I turned 13...
the way my stepfather looked at me changed.
Whenever my mom wasn't around, he'd always... touch me inappropriately.
After which he would always act guilty and apologize.
I was still young at the time so I didn't even understand.
So... I kept it to myself for a long time.
One day, I finally told my mom about it.
I thought she'd be able to help me.
That summer, I learned what her idea of helping me was.
Between her family that was picture perfect on the surface
and the daughter that gave her a lot of emotional trouble...
she chose to give me up.
She brought me onto a plane and sent me to a San Francisco boarding school.
She bought me that house, gave me money for food and clothing.
Then she left me here and went back home to New York.
I've been on my own since I was 14.
No home, no mom.
I just have a house and never-ending living expenses.
The impression that all my friends and classmates have of me
is that I'm rich, I have freedom, and I love to party.
That's Monica.
I'm the only one who knows...
that I'm just a homeless person that no one wants.
I always just wanted a home, but I could never find one.
First my dad abandons me, then my mom abandons me.
I seem to be destined to die alone.
I've even been wondering... if they'd let me go back home
if I spare a kidney for them.
But I know that even if I donate a kidney this time...
nothing is stopping them from abandoning me again.
Xiao Qing! Xiao Qing!
How is Monica doing?
She's stable, but she's still quite upset.
Here, I brought your bag.
- Thanks. - You haven't eaten yet, right?
I brought you pizza.
Thanks. I have class, so I've got to run. I'll leave her to you.
- Go on, don't forget to eat it! - Thanks!
The previous classes have covered most of the basic elements of murder.
The concepts of criminal act, criminal intent...
cognition of errors of fact, et cetera.
From this class on, we will be combining cases
in order to study the charges.
Now, you may have heard from your upperclassmen
or you may even have Googled my class...
so you understand the intensity of this class.
But if you think the pressure from your
previous assignments is already overwhelming...
Then I suggest you double the time and intensity
you invest in this class.
So, let's begin with the first case.
O.J. Simpson Murder Case.
Now, O.J. Simpson's murder
is one of the most famous cases in American judicial history.
So we're going to begin with that case.
Now, who can tell me what is the charge against Simpson?
Simpson was sued for two first-degree murders.
The murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
Very good. What are the elements consisting in the crime?
The elements include criminal intent, criminal act...
and the casualties between the two.
Sit down. That was good, thank you.
Only by forming a complete chain of evidence
can we prove the murder's behavior.
In the case of Simpson, what did the prosector do
to prove criminal behavior?
Which of the evidence was incomplete?
And what result did that incomplete evidence cause?
You! Wake her up.
You.
Answer my question.
Professor, could you please repeat your question?
In the Simpson case, what evidence did the prosecutor present
to prove Simpson's criminal behavior?
The main... the main evidence includes
the gloves with blood found in Simpson's villa...
the socks with blood found under his bed...
and it was confirmed that DNA matched that of the victims'.
What's more, there were several blood spots in Simpson's car.
And the footprint discovered at the crime scene was left by a size 12 shoe.
Which of the evidence was incomplete?
What mistakes did the prosecution make
that allowed for the jury to move for acquittal of this case?
Sorry, Professor. I don't know the answer.
Why?
Because I... haven't completed the assigned reading.
Then what are you doing sleeping in my class?
I understand you have a lot of pressure as a freshman in law school
but the first year of law school is to transform yourself
from common people to the elites who practice law.
Now, you must take that very seriously. That's a personal decision.
You understand?
Now, who can answer that question for her?
You.
And I hope you've read the material.
I believe a key point of evidence overlooked by the prosecution
is the absence of the murder weapon.
According to the autopsy report, the murder weapon was a sharp knife.
To this date, it has not been found...
nor has a single witness to the crime stepped forward.
Possession of murder weapon and eyewitnesses are both essential elements
in forming a criminal case.
This left the defense with a great opportunity
to refute the prosecution's claims.
In addition, their means of evidence collection was also called into question.
Since the police searched Simpson's home without a warrant...
thereby violating his protection against illegal search and seizure
guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment.
Finally, the credibility of Mark Fuhrman, the detective who found the bloody glove
and the prosecution's star witness was called into doubt.
Fuhrman testified that around a quarter past ten that night...
Simpson drove his Jeep to his ex-wife's apartment
and then went back to his residence about two miles away
after he murdered the victims.
The prosecution used the detective's testimony
as their core evidence.
But the defense objected based on
Fuhrman's past documented racist behavior.
Eventually, the detective went from being the one providing testimony
to the one being doubted.
And he was even suspected of framing Simpson.
Detective Fuhrman's lack of credibility hurt the prosecution's claims.
Furthermore...
of the 12-member jury, eight of the jurists were African American.
It's not difficult to imagine
how destructive the defense's claims of racism
were to the prosecution's case.
In accordance with proving the defendant's guilt...
beyond a reasonable doubt, the jury had no choice
but to acquit Mr. Simpson
since there was no established chain of evidence
linking him to the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
Excellent!
You can sit down.
But don't let this happen again, and I hope you've learned something from this.
Okay, thank you all for coming, that's the end of this session.
I'll stay here for about five minutes to answer questions.
So, thank you and I'll see you tomorrow.
Shu Che's an idiot and the professor sucks.
Not to mention everyone else in class was unfair too.
I know why you never went home last night.
Katherine told me.
Why didn't you explain yourself?
Why do you have to deal with this unfair treatment?
There's nothing to explain. I have nothing to complain about.
Then is there anything I can help you with?
You letting me be alone is helping me.
I practically have to be in multiple places at once every day.
Cheng Ran, I really don't have time to be your little companion.
Then let me pay you for your time. You earn money while accompanying me.
How about that?
Be my girlfriend and let me take care of you then!
Then don't be my girlfriend but let me take care of you!
Cheng Ran, I know you want to help.
But you're really a negative presence in my life.
Maybe you find me contentious, but I will keep on being contentious.
Also, please stop following me around.
Dealing with you is more exhausting than working.
I still have to go look for work.
Ma'am?
Ma'am, are you here?
Ma'am!
I'm sorry, child. I've gone back to New York.
Take care of yourself.
Forget I came and forget everything I said.
Whether you can forgive me or not, I'm still your mother.
I brought you your books and clothing.
My mom left.
She's given up on my kidney.
Come in.
Frank, Cheng Jr. is here.
What is he doing here?
Didn't the president ban him from coming?
Junior President Cheng.
- I'll get you some coffee. - It's fine, I'll be leaving soon.
Give me my dad's apartment card.
I don't think I can do that. He'll need it when he comes back.
He won't be coming back for a while this time.
Come on, give me the card.
The president said you weren't allowed to use it.
He's not here. He won't know you went against his orders.
But if you piss me off... I have a really great memory.
Don't tell my dad. You know what to do with the incurred expenses.
Mr. President, give me some warning. How much are you going to spend?
I promise it won't be much.
I got myself a girlfriend this time who thinks money is shit.
How long is this relationship going to last?
Forever!
Did the sun rise in the west today?
You will serve a new hostess the same way you serve my father.
Whatever she wants for her meals, you will satisfy her needs.
And you do whatever she wants you to do.
She's still studying in university, so she has a lot of work to do.
Which means if she needs a quiet place, you disappear.
- Hi! - Mr. Handsome?
Xiao Qing isn't here, she just left.
I know, we just ran into each other. She asked me to come here.
- For what? - She didn't tell you?
No.
She asked me to help pack her things to move.
Move?
She's never mentioned moving before.
That's probably because... she's too embarrassed to.
Why?
Because... she's moving in with me.
Moving in with you?
Oh my god!
You two?
Yeah.
Okay!
Hold on!
These, don't forget these.
She won't need these, I'll buy better ones for her.
These are her favorite.
She uses them every day.
All right, fine.
Monica is still in the hospital and doesn't know Xiao Qing is moving out.
I'm sure Xiao Qing will let her know herself.
I don't think Monica will be happy about it.
Actually... I'm also half happy for you guys and half not happy.
All right! You guys are welcome to come to my place any time.
- Bye! - Okay, I'll try to be happy about this.
- What are you doing? - I'm afraid of you.
Why?
Running into you is tiresome.
I swear...
I guarantee you I'll stop mentioning tips and stuff about caring for you.
Thanks for your generosity.
You better keep to your word. Integrity is an important virtue.
Okay. Real talk though, I've got a really, really, great job for you.
It's one-on-one, not tiring, and harassment-free.
I guarantee you'll be satisfied.
- Are you being serious? - I am.
I'll take you to see the employer right away.
Come on.
The employer you mentioned lives here?
Yeah.
This place seems expensive.
What kind of job is it?
You'll know once we arrive.
This way.
You have the card to get into their apartment?
Here, please come in.
Good afternoon, Ms. Xiao. It is a great honor to serve you.
Please allow me to show you around first.
Thank you, you don't need to show me around.
Please just take me to see the employer.
Employer? Are you talking about Mr. Cheng?
- You're the employer? - No.
It's you.
What do you mean?
- Leave it there. - Why are my bags here?
- Thank you. - What is going on?
This is the job you were talking about?
Your job is to start living here from now on.
Eat whatever you want, and you don't need to worry about house chores.
Linda will be in charge of all that.
If you want to be alone, you can ask her to leave.
As for salary... I don't think you need to worry about that.
Your promises mean nothing. Your words are completely untrustworthy.
No! I didn't spend a single cent on you!
Not a single cent? Did the wind blow this apartment here?
Oh, this place?
My dad blew it here.
So this is your dad's place?
Yeah, this is where he stays when he comes over.
But he rarely comes. I think it's a waste, so I decided you could live here.
Relax, he won't be coming back here for a while.
I'm sorry, but I will definitely not accept this.
You want to do things on your own, fine.
I didn't spend any money this time! What's wrong with helping you save money?
You can live here as long as you want.
You won't have to do illegal work for living expenses.
You won't have to run around busy all day long!
You can just stay here and focus on your studies.
Just get this stressful, tough first year of law school over with!
I'm just helping you out where you need help. Is that so distasteful?
I do find it distasteful!
You're turning me into you, living off your dad's money...
wasting away your life, not working hard or struggling!
My dad's money? My dad's money will one day be my money!
This is the reason why I have the privilege
of not working and just playing around all day.
There's only two requirements to being my girlfriend.
Be pretty, and love spending money, that's it.
As long as you're willing.
Why do you people work so hard?
Isn't it just so you can live a life like mine one day?
To live a life of leisure.
Isn't it just to have money to spend in the future?
Then why can't you grab the leisure and money that's right before you?
Xiao Qing, you're being offered love and money.
Can't you put your pride to one side?
This isn't an issue of pride.
Cheng Ran, I reject you because of my values, not my pride.
We're completely different people!
My beliefs are stupid, dumb, and stubborn in your eyes.
But to me, your life holds no value.
Our family isn't at the height of its value yet.
My dad is still growing our business at the speed of a rocket.
What kind of value do I have to produce?
In the end, you still value money.
But what I'm talking about is what you can't see.
What can't I see? Am I blind?
The purpose of being alive!
Why bring up philosophy in a discussion about being a kept woman?
Aren't we all going a little overboard here?
Were you planning on turning this into your little love nest?
No.
It's for her to live alone. Ask Linda if you don't believe me.
- Xiao Qing! - You're an embarrassment to rich people!
Listen up, I'm not beating you, I'm beating you for all rich people!
Gifting money, houses, cars... Are you going to gift her yourself too?
How cheap can you be? Even Cinderella thinks you're worthless!
Where's your rich kid power? Where's your rich kid morality?
What do you know? This is love!
What the hell do you know about love?
You? Why are you back?
You guys broke up that fast?
Did you help him do this?
You guys aren't together?
How is Monica?
She's not really talking.
We should give her some time. I'll call her down to eat.
Okay.
How is Adam doing?
Is there any news from the transplant center?
Then have the doctors said how long the waiting list is?
So this is the only thing that can be done right now?
I... I was discharged today. I'm fine.
Freeze!
Where are you going?
- School. - I'm going with you.
Why?
You tricked me into courting you so you could have yourself an affair.
From now on, I'm reclaiming my right to keep you in line as your wife.
Where do I put my dignity?
You lost that a long time ago.
- Move your hands. - No!
- Move it! - No!
- Move your hands! - No.
I'm going with you.
Fine.
Get in.
You asshole, you tricked me again!
You asshole!
Today, mobile phones are replacing personal computers.
When I was young, we didn't have mobile phones.
Personal computers are becoming old, how many people even have one?
Place your bets.
- Let me see, let me see! - Stop it already!
Place your bets.
200 for Chris.
- 200. - I'm not messing around!
I'm not-- we have such a good hand, you should bet more!
Open.
200, right?
- We lost? - What do you think?
Again, again! Hurry up.
Really, Luca. Madam Luca? Why don't you go home?
I'll watch Cheng Ran for you. He's not going anywhere.
No!
I want to sit here and watch him play.
Cheng Ran, is this the kind of tragic life you're going to lead?
Screw this.
Cheng Ran! Hold up!
I'm going crazy!
I can't handle it for one more minute!
This time I have to do everything to make sure I don't pay anything!
Besides your lawyer fee of course. But try to make it zero cost.
Lawyer Kang, can you help me divorce her?
Is there a problem?
I can only say... I'll try.
As Mr. Cheng Ran's representative...
I'd like to ask for a divorce on his behalf.
Ms. Jin Lu, Mr. Cheng Ran has fulfilled the terms of your contract.
You've already received a two-year green card.
So...
It's time to give your individual freedoms back to each other.
As for your concerns about getting a permanent green card...
When the time comes, please go to immigrations
by yourself 90 days before your current card expires.
Show them the legal divorce papers
as well as evidence that you and Cheng Ran really were in love before.
Evidence of us being in love?
Yes.
Such as photos, love letters, or live witnesses.
As long as you can prove your marriage was real...
as opposed to a fraudulent marriage for the sake of obtaining a green card...
and that you divorced because your relationship ended...
But our relationship hasn't ended.
Well it seems that in this aspect, the two of you have not...
You and Mr. Cheng Ran have yet to reach a consensus.
So the two of you don't meet the requirements for an easy divorce.
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