It's almost cooked. Let me get you some.
So there is a pig's heart in there.
Yes, a pig's heart.
Uncle, I am vegan and I don't eat this.
You can enjoy it by yourself.
Viagra?
You Americans are so sexually open-minded.
Hey!
Don't drink unboiled water.
Bring it to a boil before drinking it.
No wonder you had stomachache and diarrhea for days.
We do this in the States all the time.
No. There's some boiled water outside.
Okay.
Over there.
Help her get some boiled water!
Okay.
What an American dork.
Come on. How could you drink unboiled water from the tap?
Don't you have some basic knowledge?
Don't you have some common sense? Come on! You are so stupid!
Drink some Sishen soup
to improve your immune system.
I forgot about it. Let's take out the meat then.
No.
Seriously, no. Thank you!
You are wasting food.
When are you going back to the States?
It takes a while to reissue my passport.
Come on, young lady!
There is only a few things you can eat here
and you can't stand the climate.
Why do you even pretend to be a Taiwanese?
I'm not pretending! Hey, technically I am Taiwanese.
But which passport are you using now?
I'll challenge you since you insist on being a Taiwanese.
I challenge you to open the door of my Mingtian Grocery Store.
Open your Mingtian Grocery Store.
No cellphone allowed for the challenge.
-Give it back to me! -Don't you want a challenge?
This is a robbery!
I'm joking! Why are you so serious?
Come and get it!
Start from the fruit stand, keep walking down the street for about 200 meters.
Turn right when you have passed two crossroads, go into the first alley
and at the eighth door to the left of the bakery,
you will see a big sign
which says "Mingtian Ganzaidian."
"Mingtian Ganzaidian." "Ganzaidian" means "grocery store."
Do you understand?
That's too little to eat.
That's enough for two days.
-Why not buy more since you are out here? -I will buy more tomorrow.
It's okay.
Aren't you the young lady visiting Heshengtang from San Francisco?
-Yes. I am. -Wow! You are so pretty!
-You know me? -You are so slender.
Welcome to Taiwan. Here are some fruits.
The fruits in Taiwan are delicious. Here. Take it. It's for you!
The peaches and plums are for the dragon boat festival.
-The fruits in Taiwan are delicious. -Thank you!
This is what my kid made at school. Their teacher taught them how to do it.
Take it as a souvenir.
-Thank you. -May you be safe and sound.
Don't you be afraid. It's okay.
It's okay. Don't worry.
-Get up. -What was it?
No. That's not a bomb.
Come. I'll show you what it is.
-Don't worry. -You Americans don't know this.
Let's go over there.
Look!
You were overreacting.
Hey, sir.
He is making it. Look.
It smells so good.
Yes, it smells very good!
Here, have some. It's really good.
-It's hot. -Thank you!
Be careful, it is hot.
Ms. Chun.
Hi, I am Jo!
She's Jo, a very cute girl.
I am Ms. Yue.
-Nice to meet you! -Jo! How cute!
Be careful! It's going to explode.
This is not scary at all.
It takes time to read so many words.
She's so mean. It's not like I'm taking an exam.
Good night to all the restless souls.
Trust me.
Not all the fast-food restaurants here in the States are like this.
This one is kind of an oddball
which gave Nian-nian a bit of a hard time.
Are you done with work? It is the Dragon Boat Festival today.
I heard that there is a Chinese supermarket near here.
Let's buy some rice dumplings there.
Poor me. I am craving meat rice dumplings!
Are you still working?
Or should I go to your place?
Do you still live there?
You treated me like that at the restaurant yesterday.
But now, you are still sending me text messages like nothing had happened.
Ask your friend at the restaurant to take you on a tour in San Francisco.
Stop checking if he has replied to your messages.
These unfavorable situations in life
may not seem like a problem when you look back at them.
It may not even be a problem for Nian-nian.
However, when such minor problems accumulate,
gradually,
our physical and mental health may suffer.
What's pathetic is eating a burger here alone.
Hello?
Hi, what are you doing?
I am celebrating my pathetic Dragon Boat Festival.
Yes, it is the Dragon Boat Festival today.
Why is it pathetic?
Are you checking his messages again?
I came to the States all by myself
and my boyfriend won't meet me.
Isn't that pathetic?
Send me your location. I'll pick you up.
Okay.
STUPID
Some of them are undone.
-Yuan, is Tian-ming here? -Hey.
He's in the back.
This is very useful.
Deng Tian-ming.
I'd have no business if you were to open my grocery store.
I purposely asked you to run errands for me
because you can work up some sweat, which is good for your health.
You are here just in time!
Taste the meat rice dumplings made by Nian-nian's mom.
The stuffings were cooked with Chinese herbs.
You are guaranteed to recover after you eat them.
Did they say you can take them?
They didn't say it, but they don't care.
It's a compliment to them.
When they come back and find the rice dumplings are missing,
they will not care.
This means that the rice dumplings she makes are delicious.
Taiwanese seniors are the toughest nut to crack.
Nobody talks about them like that, okay?
You are much cuter without all these bitterness.
Take the rice dumplings.
Don't tell me you haven't even had meat rice dumplings.
Of course, I have had them.
It's not healthy.
Didn't I just said that without all these bitterness,
you'll be much cuter?
But I don't want to be cute.
I want you to be cute.
Cute, right?
Because there are a lot of stuffing in them.
Let's go!
Where are we going?
We are going to a party.
Everyone looks very happy!
I feel very happy too.
What kind of party is this?
What is 420?
I know! 520 means I love you.
Thank you, I'm flattered.
In the 1970s, there were five high school students named the Waldos in California.
They always got together
to smoke marijuana at 4:20 p.m. in Summer Field High School.
Later the word "420" got around and became a code for marijuana.
Are you okay? Sure?
Hurry.
MINGTIAN BAR: MENU
Hey.
Kiss her!
It's almost noon. It's time to stand the eggs.
-Stand the eggs. -Wait! It's not done yet.
It's almost done.
Okay.
It's done.
With realgar wine protecting her, Miss Jo can keep the ghosts away from her.
Keeping the ghosts away? It's for removing the evil in your body.
-Let's go! Time to stand the eggs. -Let's go.
Live from the men's small dragon boat race,
now what we are seeing in the first track is...
Why won't my eggs stand?
Because you are not focusing.
I don't remember having a turtle drawn on my forehead for the Dragon Boat Festival.
-Forget about it. Let's stand the eggs. -Yes.
Welcome!
Please have a seat.
It's the Dragon Boat Festival today. We have two activities for you.
One is standing the eggs. The other is sewing fragrant bags.
She's kidding. What would you like?
What's different about the small dragon boats is...
-How do I... -they don't have a flag catcher.
-Focus! -They have
different number of contestants as well.
How do we judge the winner? The head of the dragon boat
that reaches the finishing line first wins.
Let's take a look at the second track.
They are contestants from Xiahai City God Temple. Awesome!
Let's see who will reach the finishing line first.
-Yeah! -The winner is Xiahai City God Temple.
That's so awesome!
The contestants in the fourth track won.
The dragon boat race is in memory of a poet called Qu Yuan.
Translate it, please. "Qu Yuan."
You owe me a bubble tea.
This is a rerun of the second game of men's small dragon boat race.
Are you wondering how they are able to stand?
Salt.
It stands when you put some salt under it.
Silly you.
How is it possible?
I couldn't make any of them stand. Why?
-Because you are stupid! -Hey!
Where is it?
What's wrong?
What's wrong with you?
Your parents are desperately looking for you.
-I'm having a hangover. -What?
A hangover.
A hangover? Call them immediately.
Or they will ask Jo to send people to break into your room.
Not right now.
I'll get deflated if I hear their voices.
Why?
It's because of Wang Sheng-wei.
What about him?
He...
Wang Sheng-wei.
Did I just call him Wang Sheng-wei?
I have never called him Wang Sheng-wei.
This is how you call him because you don't like him.
Why...
Hey.
Take a deep breath.
Take a deep breath and find your acupuncture bag. Where is it?
Quickly.
Hey, talk to me.
Are you feeling better now?
Li Nian-nian!
Li Nian-nian! Answer me! I can't see you!
Are you feeling better now?
I'm feeling better.
I saw Wang Wei-sheng.
He became another person.
He became...
Someone I have never seen before.
Don't rush it.
It's because you haven't seen each other for too long.
Talk to him.
Do what you have to do.
Okay?
Are you mute? Do you understand?
Talk to me. Hello?
Talk to me.
Get some rest.
Hello, everyone!
I am Chen Wen-meng, Xiao-meng from I Love Taipei.
Ye Xiao-lun asks, "Where are you?" I am in Dadaocheng.
The place where I am right now is the Xiahai City God Temple in Dadaocheng.
The temple has a history of 180 years.
It is a third-class historical site.
What is Xiahai City God Temple known for?
It is known for its God of Love. If you are single like me
and if you have some time, come here and pray to him.
I'm going to welcome the City God here in a few days.
Do you know what it is? It's when the City God is patrolling.
Deng Ning-ning says, "You are boring."
Then come here and welcome the City God with me later.
I love Taipei!
Hello!
Hey, are you Xiao-meng? It's Jo.
Jo? Are you in Taipei?
Yes and I'm nearby.
Where are you?
Mingtian Grocery Store. Do you know it?
Okay, I'll catch up with you later.
Hi, Mom. What's wrong?
Who were you talking to? You line was busy.
I was talking to my cousin.
Did she call from the States?
No, she is in Taipei.
Jo is in Taipei?
Who is in Taipei?
Mom, be careful.
Grandma, be careful.
Cousin.
Xiao-meng.
This is my mom.
Auntie, I am Tai-mei.
You've grown up.
Out of the way.
Is your mom Chen Xiu-he?
I hope you are not like your mom
who is unreasonable
and ungrateful.
My mom?
That stubborn woman
left her hometown
and her motherland behind
for 20, 30 years.
Isn't it true?
I remember.
You were only three years old when I last saw you.
You looked pretty.
But you take after your mom and you are as stubborn as her.
Grandma, I don't understand.
Since you are here in Taipei,
why didn't you visit me
and greet me?
Even a phone call will do.
-Grandma, I was going to-- -I was going to ask you to kneel down.
Mom.
You didn't bother to visit me.
I am the one visiting you.
Is that appropriate?
I hope
that you are not like your mom.
Jo.
Did someone just come over?
I'll go see you since you do not want to come and see me.
I can just rent a car. What is so hard about that?
It's a piece of cake.
Where were you?
Your parents called several times and sent messages.
And they are all looking for you.
Can you please contact your parents?
I'm not your secretary.
I can't keep you company because I have to work all night on a proposal.
You'll have to find things to do on your own. Bye.
Nian-nian.
I was startled when the door was opened.
I didn't expect that Nian-nian
had to face such an embarrassing and difficult situation.
The truth
is too cruel to her.
Let's eat.
The spices include licorice,
Angelica, cumin,
cinnamon, dried tangerine peel, star anise
Chinese pepper, pepper and clove.
I didn't put in Angelica because it's hard to find.
Why?
Does she know about our relationship?
Can't you see it?
We are together.
Why didn't you tell me?
I was afraid that you might not be able to handle it.
You'll always be the apple of your parents' eye.
But you are not the woman by my side.
I feel like
we will always be the little boy and the little girl
who played together in the alley.
However, we did not grow up together.
I finally have my own life.
But you
are lagging behind.
I feel scared.
And yet...
I feel excited too.
Because I can finally venture into the outside world.
She is my supervisor.
After I came to the States,
my view has completely changed.
Taiwan is not enough for me.
You meant to say that I am not enough for you.
I love her.
It's a shame that I wasn't able to teach Nian-nian
that however great love is,
it will not prevail against reality.
Angelica is good for removing rheumatic pains. Don't be stingy on it.
Please follow my recipe when you are braising pork.
Also, thank you.
For the dinner.
HESHENGTANG
A woman
gets stronger and gain the courage
to love again when she has gone through untold hardships.
True love can be found indeed.
The point does not lie in where it is,
but lies in how do you know
that you have found the right one.
Hello, it's me.
I've been robbed.
Next time, don't leave your bag in the car.
The police will take care of it. All you need to do is to call the rental company.
Are you okay?
Take this and give it to the car rental company.
They will handle the compensation with their insurance.
I have called them.
They said you can drive the car there and get a new one.
Are you listening to me?
Ms. Li.
You had been crying for two hours when we were waiting for the police
and you have vented all your grievances.
This isn't the time to play the victim of a breakup.
It's late and you should go and get the new car.
Or do you think I should do it for you?
I can do it myself.
You are not a kid anymore.
When the police officer was explaining how to solve the problem,
did you even hear a thing?
I care about you.
I am willing to help you. But we are in the States.
You are not an Asian princess anymore.
You have to deal with your own problems, okay?
Okay?
Okay.
Yes.
-Nian-nian. -Yes?
Oh, goodbye.
Goodbye.
I am in the States.
-Tian-ming. -Welcome.
-Jo? -What are you doing here?
I work part-time here.
Where's Tian-ming? He said he's taking me to the welcoming the City God event.
-My boss? He is in the room next door. -Okay.
Tian-ming.
The weather is hot, but the Eight Generals are going on a patrol.
So I invited them to have some drinks here.
It's so interesting. I want to--
Be quiet.
When they have their makeup on, they are playing gods. So they can't talk.
The ghosts will know they are human beings if they talk.
Then they will get in trouble.
Can I take photos?
Yes, please.
I'll take you to welcome the City God to familiarize you with Taiwanese customs.
Matsu is memorized in March and the City God is welcomed in May.
These are the celebrations of the two greatest Gods in Taiwan.
The City God is welcomed on his birthday.
The groups consist of divine generals from local temples
to celebrate the birthday of the City God.
What type of god is the City God?
The City God is the protector of a city.
It is said that a person will be brought
to the City God by his subordinates when he dies
so the life-and-death registrar besides the City God can look up in the register.
The register keeps a record of everyone's lifespan
and the good and evil they did throughout their lives.
After the investigation, he will be sent to Palace of Yanluo.
The person's virtue and vice will determine if he will be reincarnated
or be punished in hell.
This system resembles the human world.
Hey, by the way,
why do you two know each other?
She's my cousin.
-Your cousin? -Yes.
-Why didn't you tell me? -You didn't ask.
I thought you were just an Internet celebrity.
You underestimated me.
TAIPEI XIAHAI CITY GOD TEMPLE
Ma'am.
Ma'am, I am Tian-ming.
You can call me Ming.
I am Xiao-meng's boss.
You are his boss?
You look so young for a boss.
Thank you, ma'am.
The last time you went to my shop, I didn't get a chance to meet you.
Please excuse me for my lack of manners.
These are mung bean cakes, a specialty of Dadaocheng, my hometown.
Jo insisted on buying them for you.
I didn't expect her to be respectful.
She didn't even greet me when she came back to Taiwan.
So I didn't think she would buy me gifts.
She was just too shy.
She was talking about you with Xiao-meng when she was in my grocery store.
She said that you would enjoy this.
Is it so?
Grandma.
I didn't know you would be so mad.
It was all my fault.
I should have visited you when I came to Taiwan.
Please don't be mad.
You talk like I'm going to eat you alive.
You speak very good Taiwanese.
Your mom has taught you well.
Okay.
Stay for dinner since you are here.
Thank you, Grandma.
I'm going to prepare dinner.
Don't just eat the vegetables. Eat some meat.
Why?
Is it not tasty enough?
Ma'am, she's an American.
She's vegan so she's very troublesome.
You are so high-maintenance.
You are as stubborn as your dad.
Am I really like my dad?
Your dad was smart when he was young.
But he was also very stubborn and very lively.
If it was not for his troublesome friends,
I wouldn't have to apologize to the teacher all the time.
Why did you have to apologize to the teacher?
Good grades didn't make him a quiet boy.
He always discussed his thoughts with his classmates.
He also initiated political campaigns.
As his mom,
I didn't even get to see him when he passed away.
All I can do is to stare at Mount Guanyin.
Grandma, I am here to see you on behalf of my dad.
He took me to the sea when I was little.
He told me that home was on the other side of the sea.
I always look at the sea too.
I'm missing him.
Mom, look.
He was thinking about you.
He missed you.
You can take your dad's stuff back home.
He is also entitled for a part of our property.
You're here just in time.
You can go through the procedures.
Let's eat.
Jo.
Guess what I was doing?
What were you doing?
Your grandma just showed me her sketches.
She may look serious, but she's actually very kind.
Are these your dad's?
Yes.
It was ten years ago when I last saw them.
-Hey. -I see.
Look!
My name is on it.
Yes.
I didn't expect that my dad left this necklace to me.
Can I take a look at it?
CHICKEN FARMERS THROW EGGS AT THE SMILING MR. XIAO
AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY INVADING PRESIDENTIAL PALACE FOR THE FIRST TIME
MAY 20, FARMERS BLOODY CONFLICT
Wow.
"I follow you for love.
When can I go back home?
The familiar childhood open-air play is so far away from me."
Your dad was very romantic.
He was deeply in love with his homeland.
He also listed his dreams that he wanted to accomplish in here.
-Did he? -Yes.
"When I was little, I went to the zoo to see Lin Wang.
The elephant made me feel peaceful and it looked kind."
Who's Lin Wang?
It's an elephant at the zoo.
That's the name of an elephant?
You can fulfill your dad's dreams for him.
But...
I don't know what and where the places are.
I can do it with you.
HESHENGTANG
Hello?
Nian-nian!
Dad.
Why are you still awake?
Yes, because I'm missing you.
Have you overcome your jet lag?
How's your pulse?
Let me see your tongue.
Goodness.
It shows that your liver is lacking yin. Your face looks pale.
Be careful! Don't get sick.
Where's the Korean Ginseng
you took from me?
-Did you eat them? -No.
Why not? Don't you know how to cook them?
But you know all the good stuff.
You took the expensive ones.
I have taught you well. Come on.
Take them out and I'll show you how.
I am sleepy.
Quickly! Take them out!
What should I do?
The ginseng is a very hard stick.
It is too hard to cut.
You can either steam it in the electric cooker
or heat it in the oven.
Cut it when it gets soft.
See?
Cut into two slices. Can you see them?
The thickness should be like this.
Then put them in a bowl
and pour in some water. Isn't it easy?
But keep in mind.
Use boiled water.
Don't be like Jo. She's American.
She drinks unboiled water. It's unhygienic.
Get a bowl of water.
Put the Korean ginseng in the electric cooker.
Put half a bowl of water in the cooker
and steam the ginseng for 20 minutes.
Understand? It's easy.
It has always been you who cooked it.
I had never thought
that I had to learn it someday.
You are all by yourself in another country.
You should learn to take care of yourself.
Otherwise, in the future
what will you do when you are alone?
Take good care of yourself.
Okay?
Why aren't you in bed? It's too late!
-Okay. -Go to bed.
I'm going to bed.
LOVE
Nian-nian, the welcoming ceremony of the City God Temple is as lively as last year.
I wish you a healthy and sound year.
Keep in mind. Put the Gaoqian in your purse
and eat all of the salty pancakes.
Then you will be safe and sound.
Dad.
FU'S BELL
Everyone only has 21 hours a day.
Because the other three hours are used for thinking.
This is what the former president
of National Taiwan University, Fu Sinian said.
Since then,
it has become a tradition of National Taiwan University.
The bell has to be struck 21 times.
Why did you ask me to go when I hadn't stricken it 21 times?
Because you would be caught by the security if you did that.
How do you know this?
Of course I do. This is my alma mater.
I didn't expect that you went to the same school as my dad.
I joined the student political campaigns when I was studying here.
But it's nothing compared to what your dad did.
They were using their lives to fight against the institution.
They were courageous.
Congratulations on fulfilling his first wish.
Thank you!
BLESSING COIN
Everything will be all right.
Let's start all over again.
-So you are here. -Yeah.
I have to join the parade since I have come all the way to San Francisco.
Are you still mad at me?
That's good.
You look good today.
Who are you on a date with?
Myself!
You look pretty today.
Let me introduce you to my friends. I just met them and they are a lot of fun!
Let's go there.
He must be joking.
Who is that?
She's a sexy Hollywood star.
What?
He said it's a movie. It's not real.
I was sad when I came to San Francisco.
I was really sad.
Now that I have experienced all that,
I suddenly feel
that it was not painful at all.
Although it was embarrassing,
but at least Wei-sheng told me the truth.
I can finally
go back to Taiwan with a new self.
I am happy
that you ended the relationship.
How come you had the courage to come for him,
but you are not courageous enough to stay here for yourself?
Is your adventure going to end like this?
Is it good?
Yes.
Thank you, Ryan.
NEXT EPISODE
I know.
This is the birthplace of wine. The most famous place in the States.
-In my life is money -You have money.
Money brings happiness
Subtitle translation by Jing Zhao