Second Time is a Charm
Episode 1
My name is An An.
I have been living on earth for 28 years.
Both of my stature and resume are unremarkable.
I haven't done anything earth shaking.
If you ask me what's special,
it should be that I always step ahead of others.
Done?
You want tissue?
Yeah.
OK. I'll find it for you.
What's wrong?
I should stay in my mom's stomach for ten months,
but I came out after nine and a half months.
Come on.
As I came out early,
my mom was always worried that I was not healthy enough.
But to her surprise,
I have nothing wrong.
Maybe because the desire to survive was too strong,
I absorbed nutrition well
and grew at an amazing rate.
How to put it?
My bones are amazing.
Later,
I stopped growing
for no reason.
Cheers.
But even so,
I was still one step ahead of the others.
My mom's generation believed that
being earlier than others would live a better life than others
because we would win time and gain extra advantage.
I hadn't felt anything about it
until that day.
That day I decided to marry this man
as soon as I graduated from college.
Yeah,
I proposed to him.
I said goodbye to the bunk bed and slept on the double bed.
I became a full time housewife after graduation.
Congratulations. Congratulations.
And then I knew why my mom said
being earlier than others would live a better life than others.
I felt I was the luckiest person.
The others broke up as soon as they graduated.
As soon as I graduated, I married the man I loved.
I don't need to worry about finding a job
or what I should do
if I can't afford the rent of 1,500 yuan
with a salary of 4,000 yuan.
What's more,
I married a successful man.
Well, let's welcome
the person who wins the Youth Cup of Chinese Literature several times running.
Yes, as netizens say,
he is elegant and successful.
He has all the characters
of leading men in Mary Sue network novels.
This man, who is five years older than me,
is a popular bestseller,
the only son of the chairman of Yu's Group.
Hello. Hello.
Please sit.
Thank you.
Mr. Yu, the end of the book "Good Weather"
is really mysterious.
Fans are
looking forward to it.
I wonder
if you can tell us in advance.
Since it's a mysterious end,
of course I can't tell you in advance.
But I can assure you that
there will be
an amazing reversal
in the end of this book.
I thought I had shipped
the hard struggle of the leading ladies
in Mary Sue TV series
and went straight to the happy ending forever.
But this shortcut, which I thought was foolproof,
had made it a dead end
step by step.
As everyone knows,
your Extraordinary Studio
publishes "Extraordinary Magazine."
Many young, new
and excellent authors
start with "Extraordinary Magazine."
But I heard it's going to cease publication this month.
To be exact, it won't cease publication,
but will be changed.
At the same time, the studio will publish "Extraordinary Comics."
It's to provide new battlefield
for the starters
who want to be cartoonists.
Yes.
I heard that your wife
was also a cartoonist who won the Star Comics Award
when she was young.
Are you influenced by your wife
in publishing "Extraordinary Comics"?
Well...
Well, what's the reason?
Take a break. We'll come back soon.
OK, let's have a rest.
Stop broadcasting. Have a rest.
Mr. Yu, 59 unanswered calls.
Call An back.
Ask the hostess to
introduce the content of the new book.
I'll be right back.
I'm on the show.
I can't talk right now.
No.
I want to see you now.
To show the audience...
It's your own business. I don't care.
I want to see you now anyway.
Now, right now.
I don't want to wait any longer.
Can you be reasonable?
I'm really working.
Work is more important than me?
Fine.
Yu,
either you go home now and we have a talk,
or I...
They heard our talk?
You quarreled with my dad again?
Yes.
So
you want to leave home again?
Yes.
Where to go this time?
How long will it take?
Go to England to visit your grandmother.
I will never come back.
This proves that my client,
Ms. Fang Qin,
is a competent wife
and an excellent mother.
But on the contrary,
the defendant, Mr. He Jialiang,
has repeatedly used cold violence
and refused to communicate with my client
during their marriage in the past few years.
In addition,
he also gets off with several female colleagues
inside and outside the company.
This is the main cause of disharmony
in family relations.
Mr. He Jialiang
doesn't fulfill his duties as a husband
or a father in this marriage.
Moreover,
in terms of emergency,
my client, Ms. Fang Qin,
as the chief paediatric surgeon
of a class three hospital,
has enough ability to
train and take care of her and Mr. He Jialiang's son,
He Xiaole.
In summary,
we believe that
Ms. Fang Qin is the best choice
for the guardian of He Xiaole.
Defendant's lawyer, do you have anything to state?
It's your turn, Lawyer Xu.
Defendant's lawyer?
Stop playing.
It's your turn to speak, Lawyer Xu.
Boss,
time to work.
Distinguished chief judge,
collegial panel,
I object to the opposing lawyer's insinuation that
my client
plays a very bad role
in marriage
without any evidence.
If you don't stop
your personal attacks in this area,
I will reserve our right to
sue you for slander.
Chief judge,
what my client needs to do every day
as the marketing director of his company
is to make friends
with everyone.
He gets along well with
all his colleagues
in his company.
I have a testimony
from the colleagues of his company.
From the bottom interns
to the top executives,
they can all prove that
there is no problem with
my client's character
or behavior.
On the contrary, Ms. Fang Qin, the plaintiff,
as the wife in the marriage,
doesn't understand the nature of her husband's work
and doubts her husband's loyalty
over and over again.
She checked his phone
and the banking transaction information,
and even called his female colleagues
to harass them.
She took female colleagues
as the imaginary third party who destroyed their marriage relationship
and attacked them with malicious language.
It has caused great inconvenience
to my client's life and work.
I also have a testimony here
to prove how Ms. Fang Qin doubted
my client's
personality and loyalty to marriage
with every means.
And
it's already bothering
and hurting many innocent people.
As for cold violence,
I can say with great certainty that
the plaintiff is abusing the defendant.
I'm not.
It's not true.
He Jialiang,
you have crossed the line!
Object.
The opposing lawyer's groundless assumption
is just to
confuse the public.
Here is
the operation list of Fang Qin in the past three years.
The time is clearly marked on it.
If you compare it to important things at home,
it can be seen very clearly that
Ms. Fang Qin has missed
every wedding anniversary with her husband
and every birthday of her child.
This kind of working state
and the density of work
are enough to prove that
her participation in her son's growth
is very low.
Her son is five years old.
Now it's time for him to communicate with his parents
and build up relationships.
But how can you be a guardian
when you are so hard at work?
Here's the testimony
of the kindergarten teacher
of Ms. Fang Qin's son He Xiaole.
Ms. Fang Qin
didn't attend any parents' meetings.
She's not close to her son.
So
I can say for sure that
Fang Qin is a good doctor
but not a good guardian.
Well done.
The court upholds the original judgment of the first instance
in the case of He Xiaole's custody.
The custody of He Xiaole belongs to
the defendant He Jialiang.
The plaintiff has the right to visit
and is obliged to give the defendant He Jialiang
1,500 yuan
as alimony every month.
The judgment is over.
Lawyer Xu.
Lawyer...
Lawyer Xu, please stay.
Thank you.
If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't get my son back.
I'll treat the three of you to dinner.
Take care of your own business.
I'll delete your phone number.
No more contact in the future.
Come on.
You're just a divorce lawyer.
Boss,
your statement was exaggerated today.
Really?
I feel I was sentimental.
Last week's scale was very good.
This time it was a little exaggerated.
Really?
Perfect. Perfect.
You jerk.
My daughter works hard
for the family for half her life.
She's known as a good wife and a good mother.
But today,
you, a lawyer without conscience,
confounded black and white.
You know clearly
you told many lies.
You helped the scumbag He Jialiang
bully my daughter.
You,
you're also a scumbag.
The scumbag of this society.
Bastard.
You confounded black and white.
I won't let him go.
Calm down, Mom.
Mr. Yu, morning.
Morning.
Mr. Yu, morning.
Morning.
Mr. Yu, a package.
Mr. Yu, morning.
- Morning. - Mr. Yu, morning.
Mr. Yu, morning.
Mr. Yu,
don't we go home?
- An... - Let her alone.
She can do whatever she wants. I have been used to it.
A package from Xincheng Law Firm.
The house is in a mess.
Are you sure my dad won't call the police when he comes home?
Your dad only comes back several times a month.
Every time he comes back, he will go straight to his study.
He won't find out
even if there's a burglar at home.
Have you packed yet?
There is no need to pack.
Every time we left with empty suitcases
and came back soon.
This time, it's different.
You say that every time.
This time your dad said something rude to me
and had gone too far.
If he doesn't apologize to me,
I will never
forgive him again.
That's what you said last time.
Have you packed yet?
Have you brought winter clothes?
The British season is the opposite of ours.
No.
No?
No.
Which place's season is opposite to ours?
A lot of places.
For example?
Would you go?
Can I take my brothers with me?
No.
Why?
Because they don't have passports.
If they leave, they will be taken as stowaways.
If I leave for too long,
my tortoises will forget me.
This time,
we will live with your grandmother for a long time.
You have to be obedient and don't make trouble.
Do you hear me?
Will you divorce my dad?
No.
We are family.
We will never be separated.
Can you guarantee it?
Sure.
I promise that
no matter what happens,
no matter who we meet,
we will always be together.
Go to pack up.
Wallet.
Yes.
ID card.
Yes.
Passport holder.
Yes.
Car key.
Yes.
I have brought everything.
I'm really smart.
Doudou,
take care of your own luggage.
See what you don't have.
This is the last chance.
We're leaving.
Doudou.
Raffaello.
Michelangelo.
Leonardo da Vinci.
Donatello.
I'm leaving you.
But what can I do?
I'm desperate, too.
It's late. Forget about the behavioral art.
Hurry up.
I'll come back to pick you up.
As I told you before,
don't let me go to court until I get the money.
Yeah.
Listen.
This is the first and last time I make an exception.
Don't try to
push all your inexplicable customer relationships
to me in the future.
I will just go to court to make money. That's all.
Do you hear me?
Yeah.
Just this once.
Go to my office. I'll show you someone.
Am I talking to a man
or a cow?
I refuse.
Well, it won't take you long.
I'm busy.
I'm your boss anyway.
Do me a favor.
Cherry.
Why are Lawyer Xu's clothes stained with egg wash?
It happens. Get used to it.
Take it to the dry-cleaning store.
Why do you sigh at your young age?
I'm sad.
Why?
My friendship with the beautiful sister in the top class of the kindergarten
has withered
before it sprouts.
A man should be ambitious
and conquer the world.
Don't confine
in a small street kindergarten.
There are also beautiful sisters
in the kindergarten in England.
Hello.
Lawyer Xu.
Do you have time to come out for a drink?
I have something important to discuss with you.
No, I have something to do now.
I read your materials yesterday.
My son Doudou...
I see.
I'm confident in this case
because your wife has too many loopholes
and flaws.
But you should transfer the lawyer's fee to my company's account on time.
I'm afraid
this is the easiest case
for me to make money.
Thank you.
OK.
Thank you.
You go out with your little girl again?
I won't bother you then.
Dad,
drive faster.
I'll be late.
OK.
I have figured out the time.
You won't miss the plane.
Sit still.
Actually, I really envy An An.
She's young,
but she has finished all the things women have to do.
She got married as soon as she graduated
and had Doudou soon after that.
When Doudou is eighteen,
she should be less than 40 years old.
When they two go out,
people will think they are siblings.
Wang Lei,
remember.
Don't think so.
In fact, An An was excellent at university.
However,
after she became a housewife,
apart from family,
there is no room for her
in this society.
She has missed her best times.
But you're different.
Believe me.
Realize your dream.
Everything else can wait.
Mr. Yu,
why are you looking for a lawyer?
Do you want to stop cooperating with
the forensic accountant of the previous studio?
Guoguo, sit still.
Dad, are you worried about me?
In fact, your grandparents are against
your going to the summer camp in England.
But I think
it's a great opportunity.
It's a training
for your ability to stand on your own.
But...
Dad,
don't worry.
I'll miss you so much
in this month.
I don't want to be apart from you
for such a long time.
And it's the first time
you've traveled alone.
You must remember.
Several teachers lead a dozen of kids.
You should always be next to the teachers
and let the teachers see you.
Then they won't lose you.
And if you meet
new things outside
and things that you haven't tried before,
you have to be sure you can do it before you take actions.
Otherwise, don't take risks easily.
Be sure to be safe. Do you hear me?
Yes.
I said so much. Do you remember?
Of course I do.
Repeat what I said.
From the moment I leave you,
I need to follow closely the teachers
and stay with other children.
It's the first time I've traveled alone.
I have to observe the discipline
and can't run around.
Everything must be agreed by the teachers.
What if
you get lost?
Just stand where I am
and wait for the teachers to pick me up.
Never talk to strangers.
Pay attention to hygiene. Don't get sick in the stomach.
What's
the most important thing?
Pay attention to traffic safety.
Have you memorized the teachers' phone numbers?
Yes.
What about mine?
Of course I have also memorized it.
So what should you do every day?
Give you a video call for five minutes.
Good.
Is there a traffic jam?
Mom.
What's wrong?
Mom, your car...
Dad, are you OK?
Dad.
Are you all right?
Yes.
Wait for me.
Get off.
Doudou, are you OK?
Park the car, pull the handbrake and turn on emergency flashers.
Get off.
Position P, not windshield wiper.
You rear ended me.
Really?
I don't think so.
Your car moved backward.
You hit me first.
Why are you so careless?
Madam,
how could my car move backward on the flat ground?
Really?
Check your driving recorder.
Who installed the driving recorder for me?
Call the police.
Don't.
I'm sorry, sir.
It's all my responsibility.
I'll compensate you.
How much would you like?
Call the insurance company.
Let them come to assess the loss.
Don't.
We have a plane to catch. We're in a hurry.
I'll compensate you.
I have much money.
Call the police.
Don't.
Don't call the police.
OK?
Give my...
The police are busy.
In the future, leave time for them to do something important.
Let's solve the little things by ourselves.
Look, I have left my phone number.
I'll compensate you in full.
We have to catch the plane now.
Give my phone back to me.
Well,
let's take a picture as evidence.
I won't repudiate the debt.
Don't worry.
Give my phone back to me.
Wait.
I need a filter.
Are you
a fool?
No.
Sir...
Be nice, okay?
Mom.
What's wrong?
The car is out of gas.
Dad,
hurry up. I will miss the plane.
OK. I know. I'm coming.
Oh no.
I have taken phones.
And I have your phone number. I'll call you later.
Doudou, hurry up.
Coming.
What do you want?
You go to the airport?
Excellent!
I also go to the airport.
We go the same way.
Take us with you.
Kind man.
What's wrong with you?
I am in a hurry.
I asked you to go to the gas station,
but you refused to save money
for my grandma.
Don't always think about others.
Think about yourself first.
Sorry.
Sir,
I haven't paid you yet.
Take us with you.
I'll transfer money to you on the way.
Dad,
say yes.
Otherwise, I will really miss the plane.
I'm Yu Doudou.
I'm Xu Guo.
I can't eat chocolate.
My dad doesn't let me eat sweets.
The teeth will be decayed.
Don't eat it.
My dad doesn't let anyone eat chocolate in his car.
There will be worms in the car.
Your family rules are strict, sir.
Don't touch my car.
Please turn off the music.
Turn off the music.
Do you hear me?
What're you doing?
It's noisy.
I'll lower the volume.
Don't listen.
I'll sing.
No.
Why?
You sing poorly.
You have never listened to my singing. How do you know that?
I can tell it from your face.
Pointed face and short neck.
Insufficiency of qi of middle-jiao energy.
Is my neck short?
I have a swan neck.
Mr. Yu, well...
She bought tickets to England today.
Go to the airport.
Can you be quiet?
If you really want to sing,
get off.
Take another car to the airport.
OK?
Sorry for
the trouble my mom causes to you.
It's okay.
I think your mom is lovely.
This is my mother's drawing.
She is a cartoonist.
Is it amazing?
Yes.
Guoguo,
give it back to the boy.
You can't take other people's things at will.
Your daughter is so lovely.
She's not like you at all.
Well,
if you have nothing to do,
transfer the money to me.
Rear bumper recess.
It would be 2,000 yuan
in the formal 4S store,
plus the hourly fee.
I'll charge you 1,000 yuan, 50% off,
according to the price at the roadside repair shop.
Transfer the money to me.
When we get to the airport, we will go different ways.
You're shrewd.
- I'll transfer the money to you. - Thank you.
I'll do it right now. I will never take advantage of you.
Thank you.
I don't have a signal on my phone.
It tells 4G. Why is there no signal?
The signal comes in spurts.
No signal, or no money?
I have money.
I have much money.
Hello, Mr. Yu.
Hello, Lawyer Xu.
Doudou and An An are missing.
Mr. Yu, don't worry.
Think
where they are likely to go.
Is there any clue?
I checked the consumption records.
They booked tickets to England.
They should be on the way to the airport now.
Airport?
I'm on my way to the airport too.
I should get to the airport soon.
Well,
let's meet at the airport.
I'll send you the picture later.
Hello?
Mr. Yu?
Hello?
Why do you always touch my things?
What's wrong with you?
It's cold.
Guoguo.
Get off.
I have to go.
Remember to read the comic book I gave you.
OK.
When will you transfer the money to me?
Dad,
we'll be late.
Okay, I see.
Wait a minute.
Let's go.
- Doudou. - I will come after I deal with something.
Hurry up.
An An,
is it enough?
What are you going to do?
You want to take Doudou to England
without telling me.
You can ignore my ideas,
but you should at least consider Doudou's feeling.
Let's go back.
Get in the car and go back.
- No. - Mr. Yu.
Lawyer Xu,
you came just in time.
Who is she?
She's my wife, An An.
He's Lawyer Xu that I hired.
Talk to him if you want a talk afterwards.
Lawyer?
You're serious, aren't you?
Yes.
You mean,
I have to tell him
what I want to say to you.
Yes, right.
Let's go back.
Go back and have a talk.
Let me go.
Sorry. Sorry.
Let me go.
Hello,
I'm Mr. Yu's...
Bastard.
I thought I was happy, so
they were surely envious or jealous of me.
Everything was surely perfect.
I never doubted it.
Why can't sweetness be more than busyness?
I haven't whispered enough to you.
When was the door closed?
Why don't you come in?
Is this still my home?
Anyway, come in and put the luggage down.
Eat with Doudou
and take him to swimming class.
I'm going to the studio later.
In short, there are many things more important than
your willful temper.
No.
Nothing is more important
than our love.
Go in.
Are you serious about the divorce?
Yes.
Not angry words?
No.
Why?
Can we go into the house,
sit down and talk?
Do you have to stand here and talk?
No.
I'll take Doudou away.
Come to me
when you figure it out and regret.
I have thought clearly.
And I won't regret it.
Doudou will stay at home.
He won't go anywhere.
I thought
we'd better not meet today.
That's why I asked a lawyer
to deal with our divorce.
You said you had to meet me, OK,
but you said nothing when we met.
Don't play house,
but talk
like adults.
I'll be busy in the next few days.
If you want to meet me,
go straight to Xu Lang.
Besides, you should not
come to see Doudou these days.
You really scared him today.
Every problem is a mistake.
I'll ask you again.
Are you sure you don't go in?
It turns out that my simple care
is the most ridiculous stubbornness.
Every answer is unclear.
I can't find myself anywhere.
I still stood at the door after Yu closed the door.
I just stood there.
I didn't know how long I stood.
I didn't know what I was looking forward to.
Maybe I hoped Yu could open the door again
and say: "Sorry. It's my fault.
I still love you."
I hoped it was just a nightmare.
We should wake up earlier.
But the miracle didn't happen.
In the past, I felt that as long as I chose the right path,
I would sail with the wind
and win all the way.
But I forgot that
every road had an end.
Welcome.
At the end of the road,
I lost everything I had
and became even worse than when I came.
Maybe my life
would fall apart in this accident.
But as every road has an end,
sadness
will be gone one day.
One day,
you will meet someone.
He will end your sorrow
and lead you on a new journey.
Are you a pig?
Although it may be another journey
full of twists and turns.