Second Time is a Charm
Episode 44
You must be frustrated, right?
What?
When you divorced me,
you must be more frustrated and painful than me.
You thought you could
take care of Doudou and me
while well managing Extraordinary Studio
and your work.
But in the end,
you were so busy on both sides
and got some grievances against me.
You became no longer relaxed or happy.
Frankly speaking,
I have never
thought about this from this perspective.
Yu.
Even the most capable person
can only take care of one person
and one thing at a time.
And now what really needs your care
is not those authors
who will complain about you
if you don't cancel the contract with Dawang,
but Dawang.
Dawang.
An outstanding author
who always followed you
and Extraordinary Studio step by step.
Although I don't fully agree with what you said,
I'm really surprised that
you told me this.
I am also very happy that
we can calm down
and talk about these here.
Why not?
You are my son's dad.
I'll be relieved if you are fine.
You want to go back?
I'll see you off.
No need.
It's rare for us
to have a drink so quietly.
Stay a bit longer.
How is Doudou recently?
You should go and see him more.
He misses you.
Sorry.
Where are you? I'll go to pick you up.
Come back earlier.
Remember to tell me when you are home safe.
Mrs. Fan, you must take care of yourself.
I'll see you again later.
Okay.
Then you must come with Xu Lang
and Lei Yuhao.
OK, go back.
Take a rest early.
Okay.
Goodbye.
Don't worry, let's go.
Bye. Bye.
Why are you here?
Didn't you say you wouldn't help me?
Yes.
I will definitely not help you.
But it doesn't delay me doing anything else.
How did you know I'm here?
As long as I want to find you,
I can find you wherever you are.
Is this the cold humor of you post-90s?
I really don't understand it.
Go.
I take you to a place.
What?
I am old.
I can't play with you.
I'd like to go back to sleep.
I promise it's going to be fun.
What?
So what are you going to do?
Go back and talk to Dawang?
Mr. Yu.
An An.
Why are you here?
If you have something else, I'll go first.
An An, sit down.
What's up?
Mr. Yu.
Each exhibitor of CNF
has two tickets.
I left one to me.
Gary said I can leave it in your office.
But I think should send it to you by myself
to show my sincerity.
Because I feel
you must still be mad at me.
He said you are here,
so I came over.
I know.
If you have something,
talk about it in my office.
Jason.
Put it on my account.
Okay.
Let's go, An An. I'll see you off.
Let's go.
Come on. Take care.
Take care.
Are you childish, Mr. Yu?
Although I'm a little bit happy
seeing Wang Lei's look,
you will get into trouble
by doing this.
I'm sorry. I did a little bit more
by taking this chance.
OK, I'm leaving now.
What's wrong? Anything else?
Do you really think that two people who once loved each other
can get along like friends and families?
Of course.
Have you watched "Friends"?
But it is conditional.
What?
First,
don't be totally disappointed at
each other because of the demerits.
Second,
it takes time.
You can be my teacher now.
I dare not.
Mr. Yu, don't do anything.
But seriously speaking,
although I'm not completely sincere,
I still want to bless you.
Without me taking care of you,
you will be very happy as well.
Okay.
Although I'm not completely sincere,
I still thank you anyway.
You are a good man.
Don't say this to me.
It's so hypocritical.
Be content.
I'm leaving.
Why did you take me here?
Have you played this?
DB Jump.
Would you like to experience it?
Lawyer Shen is getting used to being well-behaved
and can't accept fresh things?
Fresh thing?
You know how old I was when
I played this abroad?
In another word,
do you know how old you were when I played this?
So I said
we still have common topics.
Don't always say you are old.
How about this?
Do you want to compete with me?
How can we play since we dress like this?
I'll go back.
Don't worry.
This is my thing.
Wait for me.
Rock-paper-scissors.
Me first.
Okay.
Take care.
Come on. Are you ready?
No, no, no.
Wait. I'll be ready soon.
Are you ready?
Let me sit still first.
OK, one, two, three. Go.
Is it exciting?
Wait for me.
I'm coming.
Are you standing?
All right.
I'm leaving.
Let's start.
No way.
You can't do this.
Am I awesome?
Yes.
How about it?
Come on.
See who runs fast.
Wait for me.
Nice.
Awesome.
You are great.
Come up.
Come down.
Come up.
Come down.
Didn't you say I was a kid when you played this?
I'm worn out.
I didn't expect you to play so well.
How is it? Am I handsome?
Yes, so handsome.
You are really handsome.
Is it fun?
Have you been conquered by me?
If you can keep me by your side,
I promise you will be happy every day.
Is this the so-called vulgar sweet talks?
Really?
Yes.
Is it really so vulgar?
Very vulgar.
Okay, you're right.
You played so well.
Did it take a lot of time to practice?
Is this coaching fee expensive?
Not bad.
Not expensive.
But you can be free.
Because I have my personal trainer.
Remember to give me five-star praise.
I don't have time or money.
Not everyone is like you,
rich second generation who win at the starting line.
Rich second generation?
I am not rich second generation.
You may not believe me.
When I was born,
my parents hadn't been married yet.
So I couldn't even register my residence.
Mr. Yu helped us solve this problem in the end.
He and my father are from the same place
and he thought my dad was willing to work hard,
so he brought us to Shanghai to work hard.
If I can be seen as
winning at the starting line,
it should be a new starting line
drawn by Mr. Yu for me.
So no matter what others think of him,
I am very grateful to him.
Then your mother's relationship with him...
I know what you want to say.
But this is not true.
When I was young,
my father died.
My mother secretly told me
they had a good relationship
and if my father was alive,
they would be happy.
Then after many years,
my mother became his assistant
and they got closer and closer.
But my mom hasn't lost anything.
She can grow old
with the one she loves.
Although I am in an awkward position,
I don't think there is anything.
Some even said that I got a lot
and had a lot of changes
that young people dare not think about.
So I cherish everything I have now.
We are kind of similar in this aspect.
I also cherish everything now.
Do you guys think
I'm a spoiled
young lady who grew up in a big city?
Actually I am not.
Sometimes I think
I'm quite far from this city.
You know when I was young,
I lived on the edge of Shanghai,
the suburbs of Shanghai,
which can also be seemed
as being out of Shanghai.
So that kind of bustling metropolis
shown on TV
are quite different from
the Shanghai I see.
When I was young, my parents always quarreled
and didn't have time for me at all.
Maybe everything is miserable for poor couples.
It was boring when I was a kid.
So I always hope to rely on my own efforts
to squeeze into elite teams.
I have been like this till now.
Maybe that insignificant position
in my childhood
is so unforgettable in my heart,
so now I especially hope
to be the most important person.
You are the most important person for me.
Come on.
I'm serious.
I dated other girls before.
I just think you are different from other girls.
There is a kind of love I don't know how to describe.
I'm nervous in my heart
every time I see you.
I always want to be nice to you
But I'm afraid you won't like it and will be unhappy.
Because you always say I'm a little boy.
None of these matters.
For you, I will work hard.
I will be a better man.
If only time can stop at this moment.
Yilin,
if it can stop at this moment,
if the person I love is you,
and if all these are reality,
we won't be in pain anymore.
Go to play.
Come on.
Do you dare to lean over?
I dare if you dare.
Watch out. Be careful.
Hate you.
My face.
My handsome face.
Here.
I want to know what happened here.
I want to go inside.
What happened?
What's wrong? You haven't gone to sleep?
What is wrong? Did Guoguo wet bed?
No. Guoguo is fine.
I am not so fine.
You wet the bed?
No. Are you feeling sick in your heart?
I will fetch you medicine.
No need. No need.
I want to talk to you.
Xu Lang and Shen
had dated for a period of time.
Why didn't they make any progress?
This is not a big deal.
Sleep.
Isn't this a big deal?
What?
What's a big deal?
Then tell me how big it is.
Young people know nothing about love.
They can't make it a marathon
but strike iron while hot.
Otherwise,
a long night brings many dreams.
This night is long enough.
But only you have many dreams.
Listen.
I don't think
they are dating at all.
They are not dating?
But he and An An...
Quiet.
It's almost midnight.
Let's go to sleep. Sleep.
I'm sleepy.
Can you sleep?
He can't be with An An.
Why can't they be together?
Moreover,
does their relationship
have anything to do with you?
Of course.
You don't care about your son.
Why don't I care about my son?
I never bother him.
I give him enough personal space.
This is my care.
This is your care?
You care about him like this?
You blur the line between right and wrong
all day long.
What's wrong with me?
Without my efforts,
can our son recover little by little?
Didn't you see
he comes home
more and more often
and talks with us
more and more?
Why?
It's because of An An.
Of course it's because An An.
Although she is a bit noisy
and a bit irrational,
she is good to Xu Guo
and Xu Lang.
Xu Lang likes her.
Doesn't it make the best of both worlds
if they are together?
My son Xu Lang has never been married.
Don't you think he should find a better
and more suitable girl?
Like Shen.
Gu Ying,
this is your obsession.
Can you decide
who between Shen and An An
is better?
I...
Can you decide who between
Shen and An An
is more suitable for our son? Right?
As for that Xu Lang
hasn't been married,
who knows this?
In everyone's eyes,
he is a single father with a child.
Who to blame?
At that time, Xu Lang insisted on adopting Guoguo,
but I didn't agree.
But you
actually supported him.
I certainly supported him.
Think about it.
In that situation,
if you didn't support
that Xu Lang adopted Xu Guo,
what else hope would he have?
What else would he care about?
Life would be meaningless for him.
Had he ever thought about
my feeling?
Do you mean
I felt better than Xu Lang?
What did I mean?
Who said you felt better than him?
Think about it now.
In that situation
after accident occurred,
Xu Lang must be the saddest.
Gu, I warn you.
I have long kept some words in my heart.
In such a case, as a mother,
the last one you should consider
is yourself. Got it?
Reflect on yourself.
You are quite stubborn.
You know what?
Such a tragedy
had already occurred.
I absolutely will not allow the second tragedy to occur.
Don't ever hope that
Xu Lang and I will forgive you for the second time.
Sleep.
What pity?
You want to say I was wrong?
You are always right?
You blur the line between right and wrong
all day long.
I can leave, okay?
To avoid bothering you.
I'll leave with Guoguo tomorrow.
You want to leave?
If you don't bring me, where are you going to mediate?
No. You.
You really leave?
No, won't you take her away tomorrow?
Don't you sleep today?
Mom, I should go to school.
Is the breakfast ready?
Don't come over.
It's dangerous.
Which is dangerous, the pot or you?
Yu Doudou.
I did this because of
your kindergarten activity.
A day when my parents make lunch for me.
Just order a takeaway and put it in my lunch box.
Is it okay?
Take it as being cooked by you.
Sisi did this every time.
He thought I couldn't tell it.
The chicken nuggets he provides
are basically the signature dish of "Cook for You".
Look.
Even you little boy can tell it.
Do you think your teacher can't tell it?
The teacher didn't say it out to save your face.
Got it?
Don't cheat with such a fluky mindset.
In this case,
this charcoal dish
is better.
You kid
actually learn to plagiarize.
An An.
Who?
An An.
What's up?
How come you suddenly change your look?
I remembered.
I'm angry.
Oh.
If you're still angry,
I'll go running.
Oh.
Is your leg okay?
Does it hurt?
What are you doing?
Hate you.
Don't be angry, okay?
Then I apologize to you.
Sorry.
How can it be so simple?
Say it again in English.
Sorry.
Japanese.
Sorry.
Cantonese.
Sorry.
German.
Sorry.
Spanish.
Sorry.
French.
Sorry.
Wait.
Hindi.
You don't know it.
I knew you don't know it.
Sorry.
Hate you.
You are not angry?
What are you doing?
What smell?
Oh, my god!
It's over.
What's the situation?
You mess it up.
To complete the school activity?
How I wish I were you.
Chef.
Let me help you.
No, the event said
it should be a day when mom and dad make lunch.
So this is just right.
Considering our current relationship,
isn't this justified?
Is this your trick to gain time?
What do you mean?
You don't want to confess your thing to me.
So you compensate me on such an
insignificant thing.
I don't think it is insignificant.
I think it's important.
Comparing with the past,
I think the present and future are more important to me.
I don't focus on the past.
Curiosity is more appropriate.
So you think so?
Sure, why are you chasing after it?
I think any relationship
shouldn't have any dark corners.
It's the same between you and me
and between you
and Guoguo.
A good-faith lie is not a dark corner.
So what did you lie to Guoguo exactly?
Is it related to your car accident five years ago?
Stop.
Let's stop arguing about this. Okay?
Calm down.
And I didn't say
I have to know about your thing now.
I just hope you can give me a hint
to let me know
someday you will open up to me.
Mom, time is up.
Is the dish ready?
Yes, yes, yes.
I think I should go running first.
Doudou, bye.
Bye.
Dish.
Doudou.
It seems that I can only cook rice with boiled eggs.
I think any relationship
shouldn't have any dark corners.
It's the same between you and me
and between you
and Guoguo.
A good-faith lie is not a dark corner.
So what did you lie to Guoguo exactly?
Is it related to your car accident five years ago?
Uncle Liang.
You are early.
I just finished running.
Let me help you
From your home?
Yes, I ran from the gym
directly to your house.
What's up?
Actually nothing.
I learn that things will be moved to
Comic Cafe today.
So I want to come and see the old shop.
Let me help you.
A cup of tea in early morning
is great enjoyment.
You don't rhyme anymore.
Who cares?
OK. As long as you are happy.
But you don't look very happy.
Do you remember when you first met me?
Of course.
You were a student at the School of Political Science and Law.
A stubborn young man.
But you just studied in
School of Political Science and Law
until you got the PhD.
I really miss you
who was carefree back then.
It seems
I have great changes now.
Well,
at that time,
you were worthy of that word "lang (bright)" in your name.
Do you remember that day?
You know what day I mean?
How could I forget it?
Uncle Liang.
Xu,
Xu Lang, what's wrong with you?
Come here.
Come here. Come in. Come in.
Leave it to me.
That day, you carried a suitcase alone
and entered my yard
with a listless look.
You looked really pathetic.
You entrusted all the stuff in the suitcase
to me because you didn't want them.
But in the end you were reluctant
and told me
if someone wanted to buy something in the suitcase,
I must tell you in advance.
Why did you never ask me
what happened that day?
Do you want to tell me now?
No.
I really hope that
it never happened
and will never be mentioned again.
But it still happened, didn't it?
How should I answer
those who asked me those questions?
You should treat them as your chance.
Chance?
Your chance to face the problem again.
Otherwise there will be no future.
But I feel
I'm already much better.
It's never too fast
to be better.
I don't want to talk about this.
Not just for myself,
but also for those
I must protect.
You don't have to
protect them by hiding the truth.
Knowing nothing may be blessing.
But knowing and understanding how to face it
is the ability to get a happy life.
Stop thinking it. Let it go.
I have to think about it.
Not only one thing.
So many things
stir together like the Gluttonous Snake
and almost make me lose my breath.
Qiu Tian's mother
didn't completely reject us, right?
Didn't she give us
a change for showing a new proposal.
We don't need to think if we have many hopes or no hope.
Only this trace of hope
makes me think more.
She gives us a chance
again and again.
If I let her down again this time...
Well.
You said you saw Dawang's exhibiting work this year.
She used the image of the new work
winning the largest hits in "Extraordinary Comics."
It's really good.
If she wasn't disqualified by CNF
because of the plagiarism scandal,
she would be the protagonist of CNF this year.
Yes.
I have to go. I'll go to Comics Cafe.
It's the end of renovation work over there.
I'll see if there is anything else I can help.
I will work there next.
Go to me there.
You won't eat it?
Yes.
Bye.
Take care.
How about this?
Three bowls of special cold noodles.
Do you have cut beef?
One plate of it.
Okay.
Sit here.
Brother.
I'm thirsty. I want to drink cola.
Forget cola.
Brother, let's drink wine.
Okay.
Waiter, do you have beer?
Yes.
Three bottles of beer.
OK, three bottles of beer.
Brother, do you think we can really stay in Shanghai?
What are you thinking about?
With me and your sister-in-law here,
besides staying in Shanghai,
you will be served well
by special people.
Linsu.
Then we can't just rely on a woman.
How can you talk to my brother like this?
Your brother...
It's okay, you are right.
So during this period of time,
we have to do our own small business first.
Brother, what business?
I have figured it out.
Mr. Yu.
I invite you to attend CNF
in the name of a signed author
of "Extraordinary Comics"
instead of me.
Your wording is really interesting.
I really hope you can go that day.
You forced me to drive Dawang away.
Now you come to find me
as a signed author again?
Are you forcing me to kick you out too?
What do you want me to do to forgive me?
I want you to return to Dawang Studio
to continue to work as an assistant.
Why?
I've reached this level today.
Can't it prove my ability yet?
If it's just because of
your ability first,
I wouldn't send you there.
Okay.
I promise you.
After the end of CNF,
I will return to Dawang's studio.
I want you to give up CNF.
Mr. Yu.
You know how
important CNF is to me?
Get out with your invitation card.
After the end of CNF,
I will listen to you.
All the time,
Xu Lang is trapped in his memories.
He thought it was protecting everyone.
Xu Lang. Xu Lang. Xu Lang.
Xu Lang.
But it actually hurt others and him.
Once his memories break,
his whole world will collapse.
But only after tearing up the past
can he rebuild the future.
Letting go of the past is letting go of yourself.