-Leave it on for 20 minutes. -Okay.
-Hey. -Yes?
-Heating pad. -Okay.
Where's Nian-nian?
How would I know?
She always sleeps in when we have a lot of patients.
-Next. -Mr. Meng.
-Ms. Wu, your medicine is ready. -Okay.
Boil it in a pot filled with three cups of water and have it twice a day.
Okay.
Nian-nian.
Li Nian-nian.
Nian-nian.
Li Nian-nian!
All right.
I'll be down in a minute.
Never trust a drunk person.
They always tell the truth.
Huangdi Neijing.
-Restless souls, -Here it is.
how are you today?
Our Nian-nian isn't that well.
She got on a plane because of their drunk talk.
They decided to switch houses.
Be quiet. Someone's sleeping.
In order to let her soul move forward,
nothing else matters to her anymore.
My daughter,
Nian-nian.
Congratulations.
Be quiet.
Someone's sleeping.
You're asking if she's coming to San Francisco because of me?
Or her first love?
No.
Restless souls.
Take a look at your heart.
You'll find out
that every journey starts
because of oneself.
-Hello, is this Li Nian-nian? -Yes.
You're a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner?
-Yes. -Sorry to bother you.
We need your help right now.
Okay.
She isn't waking up?
What is it?
Jo.
You're scaring Mr. Li. Here, I'll cover you up.
Cover up.
Where's Nian-nian?
What did she say?
-Sir, your drinks. -Thank you.
-Dr. Li, please. -All right.
-Mr. Ye isn't feeling well. -Okay.
Let me see.
Dr. Li.
There's an empty seat here. Why don't you move here?
Please come with me.
Okay. Wait a second.
-Over here. -Okay.
-Is it... -Yes, right here.
Dr. Li, please take care of him.
If you need anything, please let me know.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
Give me your hand.
Thank you, Dr. Li.
I feel a lot better.
You suddenly feel better?
I see.
So you faked it to get me here?
I saw you show up on the plane drunk.
Is it because your fiancé isn't planning to marry you?
Nonsense.
He just postponed it.
Then, what are you afraid of?
I'm not afraid.
I was just worried about you. Now, I need to go to the toilet.
This is for you.
Hey, you.
Dad, Mom, I'm going to San Francisco.
Don't worry.
I'll call once I get there.
Hey.
That's it?
She said she needs to explain over the phone.
She could have left tomorrow. What's the difference?
Why did she leave early in the morning without saying anything?
Is Nian-nian such an impulsive person?
It's not that.
No matter when I go, they'll just say that I'm not fit
and try to stop me from going.
Do you know how long I've had my visa for?
I've never been abroad.
That's the power of love.
It makes you fearless.
Is it love?
I just realized this.
When I have my birthday this year,
I'll have lived twice the number of years they predicted.
If that's the case, I should make good use of my time
and try to get some fresh air.
Then,
what about Ms. San Francisco?
"Jo.
Thank you for switching homes with me
and giving me your key.
You probably didn't think
that I would leave so soon.
But, don't worry.
Make yourself at home in my room.
My parents will take care of you like a daughter.
That's not a good thing though."
She mentioned us.
"I'll take good care of your house in San Francisco."
"I don't know why you want to stay in Taipei,
but Taipei is a place with a unique aura.
I'm sure you'll see a completely different Taiwan.
I'm also looking forward to seeing
what the world is like on the other side of the sea."
That's all?
"San Francisco is a dream my mom gave me
when I was five years old."
It's not a dream. It's running away.
But no matter what it is, at least...
At least, I took that first step.
This step took you across the ocean.
But it's good that you stepped out of your comfort zone.
What's happening?
-Sir, please fasten your seat belt. -What's happening?
What is it?
This is turbulence?
Cool!
-It's not cool. -Don't worry. It's fine.
It's going to be fine. You're a big boy.
Hey.
Where's that Huangdi Neijing?
Nian-nian said she can't sleep without it.
Good.
At least she's still thinking of Chinese medicine.
It's good.
Let her go.
See if she can find what she wants.
This is your daughter's life we're talking about.
She's an adult now. Not a child.
And you're saying that now?
Why didn't you let her go to the States with Wei-sheng?
I was worried you'd worry about Nian-nian.
Why would you worry about me? You should worry about her.
She's not fit enough.
She has to be on the plane for more than ten hours. Will she be okay?
Nian-nian's a smart girl. She'll be fine.
She'll be there in nine hours.
How about we call Wei-sheng?
Have him pick her up at the airport.
Yes. I'll call him.
Wei-sheng did something.
So Nian-nian's going to give him a surprise.
What? What did Wei-sheng do?
-Wei-sheng-- -Hey.
Stop talking.
I got the doctor next to me, and now I really feel sick.
Don't take your medicine yet.
Give me your hand. I'll take your pulse.
Hand.
This is the Hegu acupuncture point. You'll feel better if you rub it.
Is that better?
Also,
you have sleep problems.
If you can't sleep well, rub it here.
This is the Shen Men point. It'll help you sleep better.
What is it called again?
Shen Men, as in crazy person.
I know what that means.
How do you know I only sleep four to five hours a day?
I'm a good doctor.
Now you know how cool traditional Chinese medicine is.
You really love it, don't you?
Do I love it?
I don't know.
Do I love Wei-sheng?
I don't know.
Yesterday, Jo fulfilled one of my dreams for the last ten years.
Do you know what it is?
I've always believed that
my true love is in San Francisco.
I've been dating Wei-sheng for ten years,
but I still believed that my true love would be in San Francisco.
Then, Wei-sheng went to work there,
so I thought my dream was coming true.
My dream was coming true!
If I went to San Francisco to meet him,
my dream would come true for sure.
But he's been there for so long.
Why haven't I gone there yet?
Do I not love him enough?
Or...
Do I just love myself?
You're thinking too much.
I don't have the answers.
I only have a lot of questions.
But, at least I'm on this plane.
This plane will take me to San Francisco.
It proves that at least
I'm not afraid of death.
I'm going to San Francisco now.
Now, let me help you sleep better.
Do you feel better?
Dr. Li, is Mr. Ye feeling better?
I believe so.
Okay, let us know if you need anything.
-Okay, thank you. -Thank you.
You do feel better, don't you?
Can you go higher?
This is an acupuncture point. I can't go higher.
Fine. It feels good.
Am I rubbing too hard?
Two legislators got into a fight.
Both parties have different accounts of the story.
The Best Job of the Pacific turned out to be fraud.
Turns out, it was an international scam organization.
I just can't bear the thought that these girls
came to our beautiful island unknowingly, and got...
-From women's point of view... -They were...
-We need to remain impartial. -The representative has a criminal record!
But still, we need to be fair.
What does that have to do with everything?
You think he wants to be sympathetic?
You're emphasizing that they're disadvantaged.
Nian-nian.
Nobody's coming for you?
No, but I thought
I could get a cab here.
No, I have a car. I'll give you a ride.
No need.
Don't...
You really don't need to do this.
-They're... -My employees.
It's so great here.
The weather's nice today.
That...
Is that the Golden Gate Bridge?
No, this is Bay Bridge.
I'll show you the Golden Gate Bridge next time.
Okay. I saw that it was red on the postcards.
This is a special spot in San Francisco.
A lot of people come to take pictures.
It's called the Palace of Fine Arts.
What's it called in Chinese?
I don't know what it's called in Chinese.
It's so big.
Let's go over there.
Now what? Where are we going next?
We're going to get seafood.
Seafood?
Yeah, sounds good.
Is it too sunny today?
Here.
You can wear this hat.
You look cute.
That...
I want to go on that. I've always
wanted to go on one of those stairs in Pretty Woman.
I want to go on that.
I'm finally in San Francisco.
Yeah, where your fiancé lives.
I'm not just here for him.
For me?
Don't be silly.
She came for me.
Nian-nian, congratulations.
Love is the best tool for accomplishing your goals.
But, be careful.
A good man
isn't necessarily the right man.
I saw these steep slopes on the postcards.
I never thought they would be even steeper.
Take a picture of me.
Now, I know why people fall in love with San Francisco.
Here.
-Jo, have some meat. -Yes.
-Have as much as you want. -Thank you.
She should be there. Why hasn't she called yet?
Probably the time difference.
She loves to sleep. She's probably passed out. I'll call later.
-No. -No.
Let her call us.
If she disappears, it'll just be like I lost a daughter.
Don't worry. I sent my brother to pick her up.
-Yes. -Right.
This radish egg is really good.
-Have some more. -Yes.
Here.
Thank you, Mrs. Li.
I want some, too.
You can have this.
-Here. -I want radish egg.
I really like this.
We're here.
Thank you.
Where did you go?
The whole world is waiting for you.
Jo's mom, right?
Yeah. Come here.
Hello, ma'am.
Nice to meet you.
Hello.
-Hi, I'm at Jo's house now. -Li Nian-nian!
Sorry,
my daughter suddenly showed up there. I hope she isn't too much trouble.
Don't worry.
I heard that Nian-nian is a Chinese medicine doctor.
How wonderful.
She's pretty and obedient.
You did a good job raising her.
I'm flattered.
Jo is really great, too. She's a...
Software programmer.
She's really good at computers.
Don't worry, while Jo stays here,
we'll take good care of her. Don't worry.
Is that so?
So Jo will stay at your house?
Yes.
Okay.
Please take care of her.
Nian-nian, you...
Remember to do Baduanjin qigong every day.
The temperature difference is huge over there.
-Don't get sick. -I will.
Jo.
Do you have something that you'd like to tell me?
Nian-nian, you're probably jetlagged. You must be tired.
Go to bed.
Mom, please go home.
-We're going to bed, right? -No...
We--
Hey!
What?
I forgot to ask Nian-nian if she went to pray at the Xiahai City God Temple.
She did. I took her there.
You...
Did she bring her needles and medication?
-Yes, she did. -Okay.
-That's good. -That girl...
Jo.
From what your mom just said,
she didn't know you were going to stay here, did she?
You're an adult running away from home like a teenager.
"We're going to bed, right?"
I'm going to bed.
Your house is beautiful.
Very beautiful.
It's different from my house.
My house is very small.
It's older.
Your house is so pretty.
You wrote my name wrong.
LI NIAN-NIAN
Hank, Jo's brother.
You went to pick me up?
I went to play.
Play?
You know how much I hate it there.
If the competition is over, you should come straight home.
I'm not going home this month.
If you don't come home,
what am I supposed to say to the members of Taiwanese Association?
What about your job?
Hey, Taipei is hot and humid. It's terrible.
You didn't tell me about this. What am I supposed to do?
Jo, it's me.
Your house is so cool.
You just flew out like that?
I'm sorry.
I thought you really wanted to switch.
So as soon as I got the tickets, I...
Do you want to come back?
If you really want to, you can come home.
I can sleep on the couch.
Or, I can find somewhere else to stay.
I don't want to see my mom at all.
Then...
Hey, your room is like a museum of San Francisco.
It's pretty amazing. Wow.
Yeah, that's why I'm here.
At least I can talk to Wei-sheng.
I just want to marry him. He's my first love.
Wait! What?
Wait. What did you just say? Say it again.
What?
My first love?
Please don't let me hear that again.
I'd think you were a ghost who came back from the civil war period.
Marrying your first love?
Oh my God.
Did I say that?
How about Deng Tian-ming?
He's...
He's my neighbor.
He's like a brother.
He's the kind of friend
where the world will collapse if you get him angry.
I've seen the world collapsed before, okay?
-He's immature. -Yes.
Kind of.
But,
once you get to know him,
you'll find out that he's different
from what you see.
Right here. That's good.
The god is right here.
-Pray for him to keep you safe. -Okay.
-Keep you safe. -Okay.
Hey.
-Let me sleep here. -You can't sleep here.
-Get up. -I'm tired. Let me sleep here.
Li Nian-nian, I have something for you.
Here are some US dollars and a lucky charm. Bring them with you.
Take it. Go.
US dollars?
-This is yours. -Hey.
-Take it, Nian-nian. -No!
Where are you taking me?
-I don't know you. -You don't know me? You're lying.
Keep the money safe, or I'll hide all your snacks.
No, you're the one who has debt.
Why are you giving me money?
It's nothing compared to my debt.
Remember to bring this lucky charm with you. I'll worry if you don't.
I booked your tickets. I have to get you out there
before you start to regret it.
If Sheng-wei makes you cry, I'll fly over there and break his legs.
It's Wei-sheng.
It's nighttime in Taiwan.
Hi.
You're not sleeping?
I didn't call you last night. Did you think I disappeared?
Disappeared? I thought you were mad.
All right. We'll talk about getting married in three months.
Three months?
I'm in San Francisco.
You can see me in 30 minutes, not three months.
Are you excited? Are you happy?
Look, I'm staying at my friend's house. Isn't it nice?
-No... -San Francisco is awesome!
Can you come pick me up? I want to go out.
-Why didn't you tell me first? -You...
I'm so worried hearing that you were on a plane.
Are you feeling okay?
As long as I can see you soon, anything is okay.
Let's have dinner together. I have a surprise for you.
A surprise?
What is it?
If I tell you, it won't be a surprise anymore.
I'll find a restaurant and send you the address.
You can take an Uber there. It won't be far away.
All right, I have to get going. We'll talk when I see you.
Uber?
Why can't you pick me up?
San Francisco, here I come!
Yes.
I do.
It's too early for that...
PREGNANCY TEST KIT
Hey.
It's dinner time. That's all you're having?
Well, I'm vegan. And I have a stomachache. I don't know what to eat.
If it weren't for you Americans,
supermarkets wouldn't get so ridiculously big.
You can buy fruit at fruit stands. Why buy them at a convenience store?
Didn't you say that you have a stomachache?
Don't have fruit. Let's get some warm food for you.
Let's go.
This is so good.
How much is this?
Try some of this.
Vegans can have this.
One spicy stinky tofu, please.
And one fried stinky tofu.
I don't eat stinky tofu.
You think the smell is too strong?
-It's so stinky. -You've never had real stinky tofu.
Try some, American.
Burritos? What are those?
These aren't burritos. These are spring rolls.
-Put some more meat in there. -Okay.
-You finish whatever she can't. -Great. Thanks.
-Do you want soy milk? -Yes.
-Okay. -Hot, please.
-Yours. -Thank you.
So?
-It's so delicious. -Have them together.
Really?
Come.
You have acute gastritis.
I'll put two needles in you.
It's fine.
Don't worry.
My needles are thinner than your hair.
It'll be fine.
-Tian-ming, come here. -Come on.
-She probably had something bad. -I hate needles. Please.
-We're too old. We can't carry her. -It won't hurt.
Is she feeling better?
Jeez.
I offered to do acupuncture, but she's too scared.
Of course she is. Foreigners like her are afraid of needles.
How else is she going to get better? Come on.
She must not be used to the food.
Probably.
How about I don't use needles?
I'll just give you a massage, okay?
Jo, let him give you a massage.
-You'll feel better. -Here.
Stick out your foot.
I can't do it like this.
Tian-ming, carry her to the room. I can do it better there.
-Come on. -Here.
-Let me in. -Be careful.
Give me your hand. Come on.
-All right. -Careful.
You're awake?
Why do you look scared? We didn't stick needles in you.
Mr. Li took your pulse. He said you'll be fine.
I'm thinking you're probably stressed out lately.
Stressed out?
Yeah, isn't your period late? It's been a few days already.
Could you be pregnant?
If you are, I'll take you to the doctor tomorrow morning.
Jo, here.
Let's drink some hot Jiuniang.
Mrs. Li,
she has diarrhea. Can she drink this?
It's okay. I asked Mr. Li. He said it's okay. Here.
It's hot. Be careful.
Your body will feel warmer after drinking it.
And this...
I'll put it in your bed.
It'll help you sleep better. It's warm.
Silly Tian-ming shouldn't have taken you out to eat all that food.
You don't like it?
You have to drink it though.
Why are you still here?
Didn't you tell me to come in?
She's a girl. She can't rest with you here. Go home and go to bed.
You're the one who told me...
Go home now.
You're using me.
Good night.
You're so weak.
Good night.
You start to get sick the moment you reached here.
If I were your mom, I'd be really worried.
You don't want any more?
Can I hug you?
Of course.
You didn't tell me about this. What am I supposed to do?
I know it's not good, but you should drink it.
I will.
This is shrimp potage?
This is what shrimp potage is supposed to be like.
What a coincidence.
You again?
Are you stalking me?
This is my restaurant.
This is your...
This is your restaurant?
But, Deng Tian-ming said you're a vlogger.
People who do live broadcast on the internet.
I was promoting the restaurant.
What do you think?
Do you even need to promote such a fancy restaurant?
You're sweet.
Okay. I'll treat you tonight.
What about lobster? We have fresh lobsters tonight.
No, thanks.
Whenever I have shrimp or lobster,
my face swells up and I have to go to the hospital.
No, thank you.
Also, my fiancé will be coming soon.
-Very different. -Really?
Let me tell you a secret.
I think today is the day.
I hope you get the answer you want.
How about I treat you guys to wine and dessert?
Thank you.
Wei-sheng.
You're finally here.
I missed you so much.
I missed you.
What took you so long?
-Sit. -Okay.
You lost some weight.
Why did you come here without telling me?
You know that I'm really busy.
When you see your girlfriend you haven't seen for over a year,
you should say, "I missed you. Welcome to San Francisco."
Welcome to San Francisco.
You suddenly flew here.
Your parents must be mad at me.
I just wanted to see you.
I also want to know why you're postponing the wedding.
What is there to explain?
I'm postponing it.
You're not in a hurry, are you?
You were in a hurry. Remember?
You said we should get married before you went abroad.
The company made me a manager.
My supervisor said,
nobody has ever progressed as fast as I have.
And they might be willing to apply for a Green Card for me.
The work environment is better here.
The benefits and salary are great.
I'm going to relocate here.
-Relocate? -Yes.
I never heard you mention that.
That's because you're not allowed to leave Taiwan.
Is that the surprise you were talking about?
I thought you would be happy I became a manager.
Are you okay?
The water went down too fast.
Drink some more.
That's the fiancé you've been with for ten years?
You thought he would propose today?
We had different ideas
about what would happen today.
You don't have to explain.
I just wanted to make sure you wouldn't marry him right away.
What?
He doesn't even remember that you're allergic to lobster.
You can't marry
a man like that.
Where are you going?
Do you have work?
Congratulations on your engagement.
Engagement?
Are you kidding? We're not engaged.
Sorry, I thought you were going to propose to this lady today.
So you're not going to propose?
It's none of your business.
I can't bear to see a man like you
who seem to not care much about his fiancé.
It's against my values.
Did you know that she's allergic to lobster?
Allergic?
Sorry.
How did you know?
I told him before you got here.
But...
It's none of your business.
Check.
Wei-sheng...
I-MEI FOODS, KOLA PEA CHIPS
Let's go. What are you doing?
Really?
Is this the true love I expected to find?
I FOUND TRUE LOVE HERE. FROM: MOM
What are you talking about? Are you coming or not?
The lamb chops smell great.
This is my first meal in San Francisco.
I want to enjoy it.
Don't worry about the check. I'll take care of it.
Take your time.
Here's your porridge.
There must be something wrong with the feng shui.
Everyone gets sick in here.
It's because you come every day.
You bring a lot of bacteria and germs. That's why I got sick.
Hey, miss.
I serve you every day and you blame it on me?
I hope Mr. and Mrs. Li aren't too worried about me.
They practice Chinese medicine. This won't scare them.
Now that you've recovered,
you should probably use that.
Or you'll just be worried all the time.
I don't need it. I can throw it away.
You had your period?
You forgot what you said to me.
Find your willpower
to get to the spot.
Yongquan.
What's happening?
-Listen to me. -Hey!
-What else? -Go up.
Laogong. Yes!
It's Laogong, not husband.
-Okay, I know they sound similar. -Okay. Got it.
That's so funny!
Do you think that's funny?
You're faking it. Laugh for real!
What are you saying?
Careful.
Be careful.
Then, you can go home now.
Your mom won't kill you.
But I want to stay in Taiwan.
Stay in Taiwan?
Yes.
Where are you going to stay?
-Here. -Here?
Please. Who would take care of you?
You. You come every day anyway.
That's great.
Did I scare you?
No.
From the moment I decided to fly to San Francisco,
I was determined to not be scared of anything.
Hey, stop checking to see if he sent you a text.
And, you're in San Francisco.
I'm not checking to see if he texted me.
I'm looking at the calendar.
It's almost Dragon Boat Festival in Taiwan.
This was delicious, but...
Something's missing.
Wait.
What's that?
This is what's missing.
The taste of home.
-It's good, right? -Yes.
Very special.
Thanks.
-Just like that, -It's okay.
Nian-nian spent her first 48 hours in San Francisco.
It was almost as ridiculous as what I went through when I came here.
She met some old friends, made some new friends,
some who would leave her,
and some
who would influence her forever.
What time is it?
It's 10:30 a.m.?
This is San Francisco.
That's why it's so bright in the morning.
It's noon already.
-Good morning, Mr. Li. -Good morning.
Hey.
Aren't you feeling sick?
Why not sleep in?
I'm thirsty.
I see.
What are you cooking?
It smells like...
That's Nian-nian's pig heart.
She has this to get healthier.
-Her close friend... -Let's see if it's done.
It's about done. Here.
-Hi. -Out of the way.
NEXT EPISODE
-Grandma! -I was going to ask you to kneel.
Subtitle translation by Sophie Chang