The Way We Were
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The Way We Were
Episode 19
Sleeping during the day and drinking at night.
This way, you will get enough rest.
You get off later with this new job than the Japanese restaurant before.
I'm used to it.
How's your brother?
I went right to the hospital after my plane landed.
I told my mom that I would do the kidney matching test.
I was already psychologically prepared to give Adam a kidney.
Then?
Then... then bad luck. It wasn't a match.
To tell the truth
when I first heard the result,
I was relieved for myself.
Then, I immediately felt sad for Adam.
He needs to continue waiting for a matching kidney.
And we still do not know how long it will take.
Before finding a matching kidney, his only option is to continue dialysis.
He is only nine.
At least now, I feel that I do not owe anyone.
There has to be a solution.
You know? This morning when I got off the plane and came here,
seeing this house from far away,
I thought about this house that has you and the other guys.
I suddenly felt that it is not just a house,
I thought it's become a home.
Come.
Hi, Boss. Why did you ask me to come so early?
Well Xiao, I heard that you've been learning how to bartend from Jack.
How's it going?
Not bad. Do you need to test me?
Okay! Bartender, give me a Tequila Sunrise.
(ok) No problem.
Tequila Sunrise.
Thank you, bartender
Not bad. Not bad at all.
Listen, Xiao. I received a phone call today for a party order this Saturday afternoon.
Now, they want our bar to provide all the wine, the liquor, cold meals, sandwiches, etc.
And they happen to want a waitress that also knows how to bartend. Can you do it?
No problem. Can I go to work so quickly?
Yes, you can.
Really, very good. Yeah!
Thank you.
[Field Technology]
Yeah, you will see a very tall building. Go past that then turn right.
Wait a minute, sorry about that.
Did Miao Ying invite you here?
Did you just come back from traveling or are you running away from home?
Go in.
Nothing.
Bartender?
This is the bar. Later, you will bartend here for everyone.
I'm Annie and if you have any questions just ask me.
- Hey, Xiao. - Boss?
Can you find someone to replace me here?
What happened to you today?
Are you not feeling well?
No. The owner of the company is someone I know.
Many of my friends are here, too.
Ahh, I see. You're afraid they're going to find out about your work.
Well, listen. Xiao, I booked you for this job today because you were specifically requested by the client to do it.
Why me?
Look, I don't know. I just followed the order.
Xiao, I'm counting on you to do a good job today, okay?
Okay. Bye.
Hi.
Xiao Qing?
Shu Che invited you to come? He didn't even notify me.
He didn't invite me. I'm here today for work.
W-What work?
I work at a bar. I received the order to come here to bartend. That's why I'm here.
I didn't know it was your company's opening ceremony. Congratulations.
Who, who arranged this order?
I don't know either.
Hello, can you please give me another glass?
Then, you do your work.
What's the situation with Xiao Qing? I thought you invited her.
- Didn't you invite her? - No, I didn't
Then, why is she here bartending?
She said back there, she is works at a bar near school.
And the bar just happened to accept our booking for the opening ceremony.
Off-campus illegal working.
But didn't Professor Anderson offer her a job on campus?
- Then, I don't know. - How come you don't know?
Aren't you the one who was supposed to organize the drinks?
Luca said she know a friend who could give us a discount. Then, she took it over.
I didn't think much about it.
Did Luca do this purposely?
Why are you here?
I was the one who invited her here.
Waitress, give me a Tequila Sunrise.
Sure.
What are you up to?
Aren't I a person who can give tips every day?
Isn't this because I want to help her?
Don't you know that having her do this in front of her friends is humiliating?
Ai-ya. So many customs.
Serving guests is humiliating?
Isn't self-sufficiency honorable?
Why can't she lift up her head?
Or is it you who feels she's humiliated?
So you can't raise your head in front of your friends?
You are going too far!
Right now, this area is our office area and over there is a small office.
You need to face the truth in your heart!
You and she are from two different classes. You aren't from the same pot.
I love her no matter what social class she's from.
This place is really great.
Do you really think this is your first love? Or that you suddenly know what love is?
Isn't it just because she is someone you can't get and you refuse to give up?
You love her, but does she love you?!
Whether she loves me or not, that's her business. But me loving her is my business!
What are you two doing? Come with me!
Come here for a minute.
Okay. Here, here, come here.
Thank you. Your work is over. You can go to the Finance Office to collect your wages.
Why?
Because we already have had enough alcohol. We don't need more tipsy people.
So, please leave.
Do you feel that me being here embarrasses you?
I'm just afraid it embarrasses you.
I'm working.
Serving or being served doesn't represent any difference in status or superiority. Why would I be embarrassed?
Okay, then. I don't want
to let my company become a battleground for you, Chen Ran, and Luca. Okay?
I don't know why I'm wrong for what they did in front of me.
Wherever you go or whatever you do with your troubles, I just hope that my company can escape it.
Do you understand?
How come you always look at me that way?
The Finance Office is over there.
Xiao Qing.
I'm sorry about today.
Because of me, you received those insults.
You're over thinking it.
Whatever others do is their business.
However, I don't think that I have anything to be embarrassed about.
Bye-bye.
[ Field Technology Ltd ]
Excuse me, everyone. Can I borrow a few minutes of your time?
I, well... I'm not good at speeches
because using what my father said, I'm not good enough.
But today, I can't help but say a few words.
You might have paid attention to, without perceiving that
the bartender who just left this party,
is my sister's very good friend.
A Stender student, at the law school, studying for her JD.
Today, someone tried to use her as a chess piece.
To use her as a server, to serve her classmates and friends.
The pity is, that... facing this, she didn't feel anything was wrong.
My friends and I, with good intentions, asked her to leave.
But to her, this came across as condescending.
I just want to say...
I... no, all of us used different means to hurt her.
Some used cruel ways, some out of kindness.
Whatever was done, it didn't matter to her.
But I still have to say, our mistake was made
because we are privileged.
You all praise independence.
But in reality, all you have is from your parents' money.
You praise self-reliance, but who doesn't admire not having to work?
You all say, hard work is the most admirable, but you really think that manual labor
is something to be looked down on.
With your mouths, you praise it, but in reality, you belittle it and trample it underfoot.
What you say that you disdain the most
is actually what you admire the most.
For example, me. Frankly, I'm inferior to you all
because I can't even accurately recite any proverbs.
But because I can be consistent with what I said,
I want to announce this loudly to everyone!
I have the capital to earn without doing anything, to idle around all day, and to spend money like it's just some dirt.
Being envied by others as the son of a rich man.
Even if I don't work hard, strive hard, or improve, I'll live better than anyone.
I have more numbers of and more beautiful girls by my side.
If you are not convinced, what can I do?
I rely on my father's wealth. That's right. I rely on my father's wealth.
For not meeting a father like mine,
I feel sorry for everyone.
Please fall in earlier on your next reincarnation.
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It wasn't until I met that girl,
I suddenly felt
embarrassed about my weaknesses.
She made me believe
the three views that you people keep talking about might be right.
That's what she said and did.
When your words differ from your actions,
you guys just don't believe
that your own hard work and perseverance can
make you a lot stronger than me.
But only she believed it.
She let me know that
my blood has always been part of a rich family.
If I ever meet anyone that is poorer than me, I find them a loser.
I spend my dad's money and love my own existence.
This is not something I should be proud of.
It is so despicable.
What's wrong with being poor?
Someone being born poor is like someone being born with a birthmark.
It doesn't represent who you are now or will be in the future.
It is not now and forever.
She allowed me to understand that.
This is my first time to meet a girl who didn't care about all that.
I am disappointed in myself.
What's wrong with being poor?
Being inherently poor shouldn't become a disgrace.
But every hard effort to change
your current situation should serve as an example.
When she left today,
I thought she was feeling hurt. So, I wanted to go run after her to console her.
I said, "Xiao Qing, I'm sorry."
"Because of me, you were belittled."
But I had thought wrong.
She was a lot stronger and much more calmer than I thought.
Sorry, I said so much.
It's because I'm drunk. I just wanted to express myself.
Sorry, Shu Che. I'll be going now.
Do you know Xiao Qing well?
Probably, if you have something you want to ask, ask it.
I heard Professor Anderson from my university gave Xiao Qing a work-study job.
I witnessed a girl yelling at Xiao Qing.
She said she went crying to Mr. Anderson.
So she got the job that did not belong to her by using despicable methods.
No wonder she resigned from that job
and went off campus to work illegal jobs.
She resigned the on campus job?
She said she didn't want any special treatment.
You're saying she knows that Mr. Anderson gave her that job due to special treatment?
She's not qualified. It was unfair to give her that job.
Professor Anderson was just being kind.
When a mother gets into a car accident
and when she's lying in the hospital for 50 days and needs half a year to recuperate,
shouldn't the daughter who is studying abroad get special treatment?
What? Did I hear wrong? That was Xiao Qing?
Something big like that happened? When?
About two to three months ago.
Only I know about this.
No wonder she had to earn her own living expenses.
Her mom's hospital fees are not covered by insurance so they have to pay it on their own.
So their family is financially burdened.
What a silly girl.
Her family is like that already. Why would fairness matter?
She just had to return all of Mr. Anderson's kindness.
She went off campus to work, but she was harassed by a chef.
In the end, I got her fired.
Why did she fall asleep in class that one time?
The night before that, she stayed up all night at the hospital.
How could she not be sleepy the next day?
Did she get sick?
No, her landlord did.
Her landlord tried committing suicide.
Thank goodness, Xiao Qing got there in time and sent her to the hospital. She saved her life.
Aiyo.
What else do you want to ask?
I am Xiao Qing's spokesperson.
Did Xiao Qing own a Japanese model car?
Does she drive it only drive when Miao Ying and I are not present?
You're saying the Japanese car that my dad used to bribe Xiao Qing for her to speak up in court for you?
White Japanese model car, right?
- That's right. - I know about that too, alright.
How do you know about it?
She kept Assistant Wang locked in a bathroom in order to return that car.
Assistant Wang ran back to China to escape her.
She returned the car?
She didn't succeed. She had me return it to my dad.
When did this happen? Before or after the court session?
It should be two days before the court hearing.
I didn't even know about that.
My dad doesn't know about it either.
Your dad doesn't know? How did you return it?
The car wasn't returned.
Where's the car?
I used it to repay my gambling debt.
I... Chen Ran.
Seriously, you. You win!
I was wrong, alright.
You...
How did you know that my dad gave Xiao Qing a car?
This is my first time hearing of it.
Before the court hearing, I saw Assistant Wang
give Xiao Qing the car keys.
But you didn't know she returned it afterward?
That's why you've always been opinionated about her.
I have been misunderstanding her and challenging her.
I don't blame you.
Your actions today extinguished my last bit of affection toward you!
From now on, we are strangers! Later today, let's file for a divorce.
Chen Ran, I know I'm wrong. I really know that I'm wrong.
In the two hours of waiting for you to come home, I've deeply reflected on myself.
Reflected on all the years of my life. Knowing that I'm shameful makes me closer to being brave.
All that I have learned today,
it surpassed what I learned my whole life.
Then, tell me where were you wrong?
I thought that I'd set Xiao Qing up in a situation where she'd expose her weakness.
I even created an image of myself as someone eliminating her love rival from the face of the earth with just the flick of a finger.
Chen Ran, do you know?
You were so handsome earlier!
If not for your words targeting me at that time, I would have boldly supported you.
Do you know when you said those words,
it didn't seem like anything you would say.
You've changed.
How come your praises sound like insults?
Did I? I am sincerely praising you.
You should go meditate.
With the words you said at the party,
like that evil mirror, I saw an ugly self of me.
- How ugly? - You highlighted my ugly point of view,
of me treating money as an almighty god, highlighted my snobbish features,
harsh personality, and narrow-mindedness.
I even used a rock to hurt myself.
I wanted Xiao Qing to pity herself, but instead, I placed a halo around her head.
I wanted to show how much more superior I am, but instead, I pushed you more toward her.
I am going to completely correct my past mistakes. I really am going to change myself.
I saw you in love for the first time.
You're like that when you love someone.
What do I look like?
No one could make you a better person, but Xiao Qing did it.
I can't see her as an enemy anymore. She's my idol now.
I want to learn from her. She's my role model.
I have to become like her.
How can you look like her?
I don't mean that way.
I will make myself better. Make myself lovable.
That way, I can see the loving you.
Thank goodness, she doesn't want you.
I have a chance. I have time. I can do it. Fighting!
I'm done talking. I feel better now. I can go back over tonight.
I can't accompany you now, husband. I'm going back to rethink my life.
Is she trying to turn over a new leaf?
We are finished. Thank you
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
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Hi.
You need something?
Yes.
My situation with Angie is resolved.
It's not that situation, but our situation.
What happened between us?
I have to... apologize to you.
Why?
Because I knew nothing about you.
For my bad behavior, for judging you.
For misunderstanding you.
For having those opinions of you.
For not helping you out when you needed it, I'm sorry.
It's fine.
Also, I hope you
can consider my invitation.
Of course, this is not compensation. I do really think you are suitable.
What invitation?
Are you willing to join my company and be our legal adviser?
This position is related to your major.
And after your first year, you can already apply for a CPT from the school.
That way, you can legally work off campus.
Of course, if you are not willing to or
if you're unhappy when you see me, I won't force you.
Sure.
Sure?
That means I agree.
Okay. I welcome you anytime. You know the address, right?
That's it then. Bye.
Bye-bye.
Also, one more thing. It may be a bit late.
It's nice to meet you.
Hello, Dad. Why are you calling me so late? It must be midnight at your place.
It's been a busy day. Your mom is asleep.
I just got the chance to call you to let you know the good news.
Your mom got discharged from the hospital.
Dad. You scared me. When you want to tell me good news next time, please choose another time.
But now that Mom's back home, can you manage on your own?
It's fine. I found someone to cook for your mom.
She also helps your mom to go to the hospital for rehabilitation.
I'm fine right now. Your mom can go to the bathroom alone now too.
That's great. Does that mean you can go back to work?
Yes. It's back to normal, step by step.
Then, I'm reassured.
How are you doing?
Is it stressful at school? Is it difficult at work?
Everything's fine. I can handle it.
By the way, Dad, today, I got a job as a legal adviser.
It's at my classmate's company.
This company just received $3 million in venture capital. It has great potential.
With your situation, can you work off-campus legally?
After this research, I can apply to the school for an internship.
This way, I can work off-campus legally.
That's great.
Don't worry.
Dad, our hard work was not wasted. Everything's getting better.
That's right. Everything's getting better.
Keep working hard.
Let's work hard together.
Get some rest. Bye-bye.
Hey, Sister Xiao Qing! You're finally back.
I've been waiting for you for two hours.
I promised that I won't look for Chen Ran. You forced me to be at the party.
I am sorry for that dumb party.
From now on, let's start over.
- Start what over? - Our friendship.
Sister Xiao Qing, I think you're a great person.
Can you become my teacher? I want to learn from you.
Learn what?
Learn how to make Chen Ran fall in love with me.
I have no idea.
Then how did Chen Ran fall in love with you?
I don't want him though.
I just want to learn that from you.
You don't care but everyone still falls for you.
Alright. Let go of me. You're breaking my arm.
Sorry. Sorry.
Okay.
I didn't drink anything while I was in the car for a few hours.
May I have some coffee?
Come in.
Why are you here again? Who let you in here?
What's wrong?
My teacher let me in.
Xiao Qing, how could you become friends with this type of person?
Did you know before you came home, she came to our home.
She kept saying she'll take you with her. Are you leaving with her?
When did I say I was coming with you?
Teacher, I have a beautiful plan.
I want to bring you over to my house. This way, you can save on rent money.
You can teach me in the meantime. Isn't that great?
Don't say another word, this decision should be made by Xiao Qing.
Xiao Qing, are you really going to go with her?
I never said I wanted to go with her.
Teacher, if you come to my place, rent is free.
If Xiao Qing is willing, I won't accept her rent money.
Jeez, are you trying to compete with who has the better and more favorable treatment?
I have a luxury home worth $3 million. I can let her drive my luxury car any time.
I can even let her borrow my parents. Why don't we compete on concrete rich people details?
Teacher, I will change my attitude right after.
Where's your suitcase, Teacher? Come with me, I'll help you pack.
Just go back. This house is comfortable. I won't go with you.
Teacher, why don't you reconsider?
You have to carefully reconsider.
You already heard Xiao Qing say that she doesn't want to go with you.
So you get out right now or I might have to kill you.
I'll say you illegally trespassed.
Catherine, Benjamin, you guys can be my witnesses, right?
- No problem. - We'll be the witnesses.
Hurry and go. She is very impulsive. I can't stop her.
I can't guarantee your safety. Hurry and go.
I have never seen such a rich and snobbish person.
Are there any bullets in there?
Did you think I was kidding?
Shu Che, I'm happy that you can forgive Xiao Qing.
Hello?
Frank.
Tomorrow afternoon.
At Weiye? Okay.
Okay, see you tomorrow.
Frank said he has a case to introduce to me.
- Really? - Did you know about it?
I don't know. I really didn't know.
There is this OA (office automation) system upgrade deal.
I would like Shu Che's company to handle it.
The boss of Hua Long Group is my friend. Weiye also does business with him.
Their company's scale is quite huge here in North America. They have more than a thousand employees.
This time, they want an all-aspect OA system upgrade.
I would like to facilitate the collaboration on this project.
The proverb says, "Fertile water should not flow into other people's land." (T/N: We must not let others have the gains]
I want Shu Che to earn this money.
OA system upgrade?
Our specialty is not in that field.
I know, but that doesn't mean you're not willing to do it, right?
Tony, the Vice CEO who's in charge of the upgrade of Hua Long Group's OA system happens to be here.
I invited you all today so you guys can meet each other.
They are waiting in the guest room. Let's go.
Let's go meet them.
This is the Vice CEO of the North American Deputy Manager of Hua Long Group, Tony.
This is the founder and CEO of Field Technology Ltd, Shu Che.
Young and bright. It's my honor.
You are overpraising me. Thank you.
And this is also President Chen's pride.
The future successor of Weiye.
It's my honor to meet you Miss Chen.
Call me Miao Ying.
Sit down.
♫ Love and Hate's margin ♫
♫ Gathering and dispersing ♫
♫ Asking why do you care ♫
♫ Until now, I'm still longing ♫
♫ And I'll still go back to you ♫ ♫ I rely on you ♫
♫ Separated but the heart comes back ♫
♫ Remember this love, we understand ♫
♫ That this is just love ♫
♫ Whenever I feel hurt ♫
♫ Do not leave and go far away ♫
♫ How long and how far does it take to heal? ♫
♫ Why don't you just return to the place you fell in love? ♫
♫ Did not say goodbye and silently left ♫
♫ The room is cold and no longer has the warm sun ♫
♫ How much I want to keep the time of you and me ♫
♫ Never forgetting and longing for the love to come back ♫
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♫ Love and hate's margin ♫
♫ Gathering and dispersing ♫
♫ Asking why do you care ♫
♫ Until now, I'm still longing ♫
♫ And I'll still go back to you ♫
♫ I rely on you ♫ ♫ Separated but the heart comes back ♫
♫ Remember this love, we understand ♫
♫ That this is just love ♫