A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
EPISODE 19
TALENT'S TEA SHOP
Daoming Si is going to introduce you to his mom.
It feels like you're going to be married soon.
What are you talking about?
I'm not even his girlfriend.
Why not?
Daoming Si even risked his life for you.
You also got hurt trying to protect him.
You have a very close relationship.
It makes sense to talk about marriage.
Shancai.
You're finally going to become part of an elite family.
Come on.
My problem is what gift I'm giving to Daoming Si, okay?
Speaking of gifts.
I really want to lend you some money.
But I'm also a bit tight with money right now.
Earlier this month, I bought some clothes on sale.
I'm really broke right now.
Then what should I do?
It would be embarrassing to show up empty-handed.
Wait a minute.
Didn't you win the special prize
at the Chinese Cuisine Culinary Competition?
Any dish you cook must be valuable.
They have famous chefs working for them.
How can they eat the dishes I make?
It's the thought that counts.
You can also make some dessert.
As long as you're the one who made it, I'm sure he'll like it.
Dessert...
Sorry to keep you waiting.
It's fine. We also just arrived.
Why are you so formally dressed?
We're not too formally dressed.
You're the one that is...
too underdressed.
This is my nicest dress.
It doesn't matter.
Lei already expected this. Let's go.
Wait.
Tell me.
Why should I wear something nice?
Is there any special meaning to this birthday party?
Si's birthday party is a very important occasion in the Daoming family.
How important is it?
Politicians and people of stature will try to get along
and benefit from the Daoming Group.
Actually, the focus of Si's birthday party is not about Si himself, but his mom...
Who's the real power behind the Daoming Group.
Daoming Si's mom?
But what does that have to do with whether I dress formally or not?
Si's mom is a very scary woman.
She's hard to deal with,
especially in scrutinizing young girls.
As Si's the only successor of the Daoming Group
and he has brought a girl home...
Your future together...
Future?
We're referring to your married life.
Shancai, you're the first girl Si ever brought home.
His mom would scrutinize you as his fiancée.
Fiancée?
All right. Stop struggling. Let's go.
No. I'm not going anymore.
I'm not going anymore. Let go of me.
Shancai, just wear this one.
It suits you.
It doesn't suit Shancai's age.
It's too extravagant.
How about this one?
It doesn't go with Shancai's dress.
No.
Wait.
I...
Can I not wear any of them?
I don't think I can pull it off with my background.
Have more confidence.
You're the special prize winner of the Chinese Cuisine Culinary Competition.
But we're just attending Daoming Si's birthday party.
Do we need to be so formal?
Shancai.
Having similar social and economic status still matters to some people.
Regardless if it's their family background or ethics,
there isn't a very big difference.
Si's mom
is especially strict in this area.
Similar social and economic status?
Even though it sounds very traditional, Si's family still holds this concept.
So just pretend to be from a well-known family today
for Si's sake.
Please.
This one suits you.
This is Daoming Si's birthday party?
It's just like what I see in the movies.
It's a completely different world from how I live.
Looking at the other guests, I really don't belong here.
Excuse me.
Why are you so late?
Because...
You look so elegant today.
Ximen, Meizuo, and Lei helped me dress up this way.
It's quite nice.
You look like you're from a well-known family today.
I'm a fake.
A fake?
Never mind.
It's nothing.
Sorry. Excuse me.
Mr. Daoming Si, on behalf of our company,
I'd like to give you this 1907 Heidsieck champagne
as your birthday gift.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Daoming Si.
Thank you to you and your family.
You're so thoughtful.
The Shipwrecked 1907 Heidsieck?
That's incredible.
What's so special about that champagne?
That champagne was taken from a shipwreck in 1907.
Because of its long history,
it's one of the world's most difficult wines to find.
Isn't it a shame
if you drink such a special wine?
This wine is not for drinking.
Isn't this a gift for Daoming Si's birthday?
Yes, it is.
But these gifts would be sold to charity auctions.
All the proceeds will also be donated.
That means that this rare champagne
and other kinds of rare gifts would all not go to Si.
He's just putting on an act for receiving them.
I never thought Daoming Si would have such a big heart.
This way, please.
No.
The gifts from normal people won't be auctioned.
Mr. Daoming Si.
Hi.
This is the nine heavenly eyes necklace
that my mother used to pray for you in Bhutan.
It symbolizes nobleness and good fortune.
This is our gift for your birthday this year.
Thank you very much. That's very kind of you.
-This way, please. -Okay.
Bye.
This heavenly necklace is not only rare, it's very precious too.
It would surely get a good price in the auction.
He put a lot of thought into that precious gift.
He must have a close relationship with the Daoming family.
They've been working closely with the Daoming Group for the past year.
What are you thinking about?
Where's my gift?
-I forgot to bring it. -You forgot?
How could anyone attend a birthday party and forget the gift?
Just continue playing dumb.
Come on. Follow me.
-Where are we going? -To introduce you to my mom.
There's no need for that.
I'll just blend in with the crowd. I'll...
She won't be able to see me.
It's fine.
Why are you so nervous?
I'm not introducing you as my girlfriend.
There's no need for that either.
Just follow me.
No. I'm not going.
I'm not going!
My goodness.
Her eyes are so scary.
Why can't I move?
Miss, who are you?
Sorry. I...
Stand up.
Si.
Is she your friend?
Yes.
Then please escort her out.
Did you hear what I said?
I heard you.
But sorry, I can't do that.
What did you say?
I want to take this opportunity to formally introduce you
to someone who's very important to me.
Her name is Dong Shancai.
She's the girl that I like.
I hope you can also accept her.
Daoming Si, are you crazy?
Have you ever considered my position?
Do you realize what you just said?
I do.
You do?
Mrs. Daoming.
This girl is a student from Mingde University.
She's close with us.
That's right. It's not what you think at all.
I didn't ask you.
Shut up.
Dong Shancai.
Yes.
Based on what I know,
there's not a lot of people with the surname Dong in the business world.
I want to ask you
what business is your father in?
My father is...
The President of Huangpu Chamber of Commerce's Overseas Division.
He's mainly responsible for the business in North Africa and UAE.
It's understandable that you don't know him.
That's right. The companies he's handling would be publicly listed soon.
Why are they telling a lie?
That lie could immediately fall apart.
A girl who comes from this kind of family must have a lot of skills,
such as playing musical instruments.
Of course.
Shancai can play the piano or violin.
Then please play a song for our charity auction tonight.
We can also treat it as an auction item. What do you all think?
Mrs. Daoming.
Shancai is very busy with school lately.
She didn't have time to practice.
How about letting her play next time?
That's right. If you want to hear a song, Lei can play it for you.
Social etiquette and skills
are basic requirements for someone from such a family.
Shancai.
Please go ahead.
Si.
Take her away. She must be terrified.
Humans.
When you put more importance in the clothes they wear
than the wisdom they possess,
when you put more importance to the expensive jewelry they wear
than their righteousness, kindness,
and bravery...
When you're easily fooled
by illusory comparisons
and couldn't see the pure heart
that's burning and beating right in front of you,
you lost the right to have real human emotions.
Excuse me.
What were you saying earlier?
Tagore once said,
"Set the bird’s wings with gold
and birds won’t fly over."
A person's value
is not decided by his social class and status."
I don't come from a well-known family.
I can only play this song.
But so what?
My heart is open and honest.
Si.
Your friend's upbringing is very interesting.
I'd surely find time to visit that President father of hers.
I really don't care whose daughter she is.
But you're our family's only son.
Do you think you're a match for such an ill-mannered girl?
I like her.
Aside from her, I wouldn't accept any other girl.
I like her. What can you do?
It's not up to you.
Mrs. Daoming.
Please stop.
-Daoming Si and I-- -Since that's the case,
I'll leave with her.
If you dare to walk out this door, be prepared for the consequences.
Si.
Thanks.
Am I dreaming?
Because of me, Daoming Si disobeyed his mom
and messed up such an important party.
Put on your seatbelt. I had a hard time taking you out of there.
I don't want anything to happen to you.
Where are we?
This is one of the clubhouses our family owns.
The last time my mom came here she wanted to renovate it.
I guess the renovation hasn't started yet.
Do you know M Hotel?
Yes.
That international chain hotel with the shape of maple leaf as its logo.
Even though I haven't stayed there before, I always see it on TV.
That's also my family's business.
My mom has always been the one handling that.
I couldn't imagine how a family can be so incredible.
Daoming Si.
Sorry.
I messed up such an important party.
And started a fight between you and your mom.
It's fine.
I'm not close with my mom anyway.
To her, maybe work is more important than me.
That's why I don't have any memory of being with her.
Don't mind what happened.
I'll make the decisions for my life.
Why are you talking about your life to me?
Nonsense.
My life is you.
The night is so beautiful.
I remember when I was young,
I thought I could get a star if I can get close to the sky.
My dad would always carry me on his shoulders
to get me closer to the sky.
My heart is not at ease.
I'll probably have nightmares from what happened tonight.
Can you even fall asleep?
I wouldn't even dare to turn off the lights.
I'm afraid that I'll hear a gunshot outside the window to punish me
for helping Si and Shancai.
Lei.
When did Shancai learn how to play the piano?
Why didn't we know about it?
We were so nervous earlier.
I only taught her once.
I'm not sure when she practiced by herself.
But so what if she was able to play the piano?
It still turned out that way today.
Do you still remember meeting Si's mom
in his house when we were high school seniors?
You played so badly today.
-I'm so much better than you, okay? -I'm way better, okay?
Whose idea was it to cut class and go ice skating?
If you dare to cut classes, then don't let me find out.
Sorry, Mrs. Daoming.
We won't do it again.
Si.
If you hang around with such people, then your life would be hopeless!
I also don't feel good now.
At that time, we only cut class and went ice skating
and we were scolded that way.
With what happened today,
I'm not sure if Si's mom will make Shancai...
Shancai even dared
to have a direct confrontation with her.
I hope she can take it.
I wonder how they're doing now.
Have you touched the star yet?
Go a little higher and get me closer.
You're so heavy.
Honestly,
did you think about it carefully or not?
Think about what?
Your feelings for me.
I...
Actually, I'm not sure.
When will you learn to be honest with yourself?
Daoming Si.
Let me ask you a question first.
I'm the one who was asking you a question.
And what kind of lousy answer was that?
How was that a lousy answer?
I told you how I really feel.
All right. Ask your question.
Look at me.
My looks are mediocre.
My skills are mediocre.
My family background is mediocre.
There are so many girls in Mingde University.
Why me?
Maybe I'm really blind.
I suddenly realized
I brought something we can eat.
What's that?
Nothing.
It's nothing important.
Don't snatch it away.
Give it back to me.
Give it back!
Give it back.
What exactly is this?
It's your birthday gift.
My birthday gift? Didn't you say you forgot to bring it?
After seeing what others gave you,
I looked at my lousy gift.
How can I give it to you?
These are the cookies I baked based on the way you look.
This is you when you're smiling.
This is you when you're mad.
This is you when you're sleeping.
This is you when you're being dumb.
I was in such a hurry.
So I wasn't able to do it well.
Never mind.
Give it back to me if you don't want it.
You're so bad.
I'm sorry.
I'll prepare a better gift for you next time, okay?
Why didn't you give it to me earlier?
If you did, I would have been so happy the whole night.
This is the best gift I've ever received in my entire life.
It's 6:00 a.m. Why is she not home yet?
Haven't I told you already?
If you're worried, just give her a call.
Why would I call her?
She's celebrating Daoming Si's birthday with him.
It would ruin the mood if I call her.
So what should we do?
My darling daughter.
You're finally home.
-Come on. Give that to me. -How was it?
We left the party early.
Daoming Si and I ran out.
You ran out?
We went to see the night view and ate biscuits.
That's so romantic.
-What else? -Yes. What happened next?
Tell us.
Hurry.
That's it.
What does "that's it" mean?
She said that's it, then that's it.
Look how happy she looks.
"That's it"?
What is it?
"That's it."
Lei, wake up! Lei!
Come on. Wake up. Hurry.
I want to show you something.
Do you know what this is?
This is the birthday gift Shancai gave me.
This is me. The utterly handsome Daoming Si.
Look. Doesn't it look so similar to me?
Doesn't it?
Huaze Lei. What are you doing?
Spit it out. Hurry!
Spit it out!
Huaze Lei.
She gave them to me. I haven't even tasted them yet!
Mrs. Daoming, I've already investigated everything.
Dong Shancai is not the daughter of some company president.
Her father used to be a logistics director for a small business.
He now works at Great Earnings Investment Consulting Corporation
as a telemarketer.
Her mom manages Dong's Private Kitchen online.
It's a home chef delivery business.
And Dong Shancai is a freshman at Mingde University taking up Nutrition.
She once attacked Mr. Bobbit,
a guest speaker at the school's opening ceremony, for no apparent reason.
And her grades are mediocre.
She doesn't have any special talents.
Furthermore, I've confirmed with Mr. Liu
that Si's previous mishaps and even the time he was hospitalized
were all related to her.
And Si recommended her
on behalf of the Daoming family
to join the Chinese Cuisine Culinary Competition.
She got the special prize.
She knows how to use the Daoming family name
to show her status.
She's smart. She has her ways.
DONG SHANCAI
But if she thinks that she can totally transform herself
into an exceptional girl using her tricks,
then she's got to be kidding me.
Dumplings again?
Fine.
Who is it? It's just nine in the morning.
Are they here to check the water meters?
Why would they check the meters? They just did that.
Is this where Dong Shancai lives?
Yes.
Shancai, wake up.
What are you doing?
Daoming Si's mom is here.
Daoming Si's mom?
Yes. She's in the living room.
Mrs. Daoming.
Shancai is so exceptional. She hasn't even graduated from college,
yet she joined a Chinese Cuisine Culinary Competition
and won the special prize.
They said that this prize is the first of its kind.
Mrs. Daoming, let me tell you.
I discovered an especially good financial investment project just recently.
The interests are high and the risk is low.
You're also a businesswoman.
Let's do it together.
I'll just take five percent commission.
What do you think?
May I ask why you came to our house?
I'll get straight to the point then.
-Your daughter is very motivated. -Yes.
She put a lot of effort into my son.
However,
I won't let her just give up for nothing.
This is a check for five million yuan as a token of appreciation.
What token of appreciation?
I know this is a bit rude,
but your family is just managing a small business.
You need subsidy.
Si has a big burden on his shoulders.
He'll manage the whole Daoming Group in the future.
So Shancai,
I hope you could understand how a mother feels.
If a stumbling block appears in your life,
you'd remove it too, right?
Stumbling block?
-What do you mean? -I've already made myself very clear.
If you continue with what you're doing,
you'll be the one who'll end up getting hurt.
Mrs. Daoming.
I think you're being too nice.
Mom, what are you saying?
You're being sensible.
-What... -What are you doing?
Mom, what are you doing?
As a mother, I would never allow anyone to insult my daughter.
Sorry. My mom's too emotional.
I apologize on her behalf.
But it's also not right for you to insult me.
I never wanted to get anything by marrying into the Daoming family.
I'm really sorry. My wife was really rude.
-What are you doing? -I...
-Are you all right, ma'am? -Here.
Wash it off.
You...
You've gone too far.
-Let's go. -Wait.
Take your lousy money away. You're not welcome here.
Come here.
Mom.
You're so great.
You refused five million yuan for my dignity.
Having a firm tough mom like you as an example,
I think I can handle anything.
Silly girl.
Do you think five million yuan would make me surrender?
If it's five hundred million, I might consider it.
What?
No.
Look at Daoming Si. He's so handsome and he loves you so much.
I can't get such a son-in-law with five hundred million yuan. Right?
It's so hilarious thinking about what you two did to his mom.
I think you were incredible.
-Aren't I great? -You are.
-Are you satisfied? -I am.
When you pretended to splash her earlier, I was really scared.
Really?
I was scared too.
Subtitle translation by Coleen Chua
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