Ma'am.
Ma'am, I am Tian-ming.
Is your adventure going to end like this?
This is Chinatown.
I know.
The movie Godzilla shot scenes here, right?
This place is famous.
I wonder how the Chinese felt when they first arrived here?
A lot of people came here to launder
or dig for gold.
Actually, you have to start everything over
after immigrating to a foreign country.
You want to become an American,
but you can't leave your past behind.
You fail to step out of your comfort zone.
So you spend your entire life asking yourself who you are.
This is
a difficult path.
Hey.
I told my friends in the Taiwanese Association
that you're a Chinese medicine practitioner.
They're all eager to consult with you.
Consult about what?
A medical consultation?
But I didn't bring anything with me.
It's all right.
They all suffer from severe homesickness.
Just tell them the things that are going on in Taiwan.
It will make them feel better.
The things that are going on in Taiwan?
Okay, no problem. I know a lot of gossips.
If I didn't have to bring you here,
I wouldn't normally come here.
Really?
Ma'am, why are there murals on both sides?
These are graffiti.
These graffiti were specially designed.
The government here maintains them.
Lots of people went to see it.
The fireworks will be displayed by Foster City's Leo J. Ryan Park.
We have a guest. Stop watching the news.
-Miss Taipei, this way. -Hello.
Follow me.
Look. I designed them. Aren't they pretty?
-Yes, they're pretty. -I know, right? Take a seat here.
-Here. -Miss.
Welcome.
Please call me Nian-nian.
-I see. -Yes.
You're so young and pretty. And your skin is so soft.
The States is too dry.
It's making my skin dry as a bone.
Taiwan is so much better.
-You have to put on-- -Here.
-Have some fruits. They're tasty. -Please have some.
You can find fruits from Taiwan in San Francisco?
Of course.
The fruits here are good, but the ones from Taiwan are sweeter.
That's right. I'm telling you.
If you want to eat oyster vermicelli, savory rice pudding, or bubble tea,
we have ways to conjure them up for you.
Guys, don't act shy.
Take the photos out.
-Right. -Didn't you want to show them to her?
-Here you go. -Judy, come over here quickly.
This one is handsome.
This one.
Here.
Blood asthenia.
Spleen qi deficiency. Kidney yin asthenia.
It's caused by the damp-heat in the liver.
He probably has a beer belly.
This one is deficient in kidney qi.
Therefore, his hair might recede rapidly.
-He'll keep losing his hair. -That's right.
We want you to pick one, not to examine their health.
Look at this man.
He's my nephew. An associate professor at UC Berkeley.
He doesn't have a lot of hair.
But he has a lot of houses. Think about it.
-He sure doesn't have a lot of hair. -He's really good.
-He's a catch. -Yes.
But long-distance relationships are not easy.
-I see. -Look at this one.
He's my neighbor's son.
He's a Hollywood model.
Look at him. He's a ray of sunshine.
-A ray of sunshine? -Yes. Very cheerful.
But sir, I don't like westerners.
You're so picky.
How about this? Tell us the kind of man you like.
We'll find ten more candidates to let you pick.
They enjoy talking to you.
They really want you to stay in San Francisco.
Stay here. Don't go back.
-I made the order. -Come on.
-Have a look. -Take a closer look.
This one is seriously quite a catch.
Take a look.
You have to tip all the time in the US.
Fried noodles, braised pork rice. You'll taste authentic Taiwanese flavor.
-Great. -I'm hungry.
Or Nian-nian, what about that delivery man just now?
-No, thanks. -She's so funny.
-This one's better. -That's right. This cheerful guy is great.
-That's right. -This one. Take a closer look.
No, mine is better.
-Mine's a ray of sunshine. -No, this one is better.
-This man. -Don't argue with me.
California is crazy about this lately.
You can only eat the bottom part.
It's good for the liver. Chinese medicine practitioners might like it.
There's finally someone who cares about my feelings.
Unlike those uncles and aunties,
they only care about the marriage of their sons, neighbors,
nephews, and grandchildren.
They care about my relationship.
I care about you.
What are you looking at?
You're the only one who worries about what others think.
I'll definitely miss this place when I get back home.
Especially the sunshine in San Francisco.
Let's go out more often during the last few days of your stay.
To experience new things.
Like trying artichoke
or go on dates with 20 different types of men?
Something like joining the Fourth of July party.
Meet and host guests from different countries.
Me?
As a host? No way. I don't know anything. I will definitely mess things up.
Then just enjoy not knowing anything.
Enjoy the experience of messing up a party.
What if I ruin the reputation of your restaurant?
I can always open a new restaurant.
But there's only one of you.
One more.
Jo.
I can't do this anymore. My thighs hurt.
Getting dumped by your boyfriend hurts too.
Are you never going to be in a relationship again?
It's a good thing I came to San Francisco.
I'm slowly getting used to American people's frankness.
I suddenly realized that the US is such an open country.
I'm afraid I'll find Taipei strange when I return.
What do you think?
My boyfriend left me for someone else. What's the point of staying here?
I'll move out then.
There's no need.
You can stay longer. There's no reason for you to leave when I go back.
I'm just going to move to a different house.
I'm going to stay here for a while.
You're doomed.
You're in love.
In love with whom?
Dadaocheng.
It's a place that will gradually grow on you.
You've had enough rest.
It's not enough.
Jo, my legs are still sore.
Your thigh muscles have been asleep for a decade.
Do you know how long it's going to take to wake them up?
Jo.
You need to stop chatting with Tian-ming. All right?
He's a bad influence on you. You're so mean.
Breathe in. Breathe out and bend forward.
Gosh.
Have you ever tried artichoke?
Please focus on your breathing. We can chat later.
Okay.
I can do it with you.
How come you had the courage to come for him,
but you are not courageous enough to stay here for yourself?
Hey, Xiao-meng.
Look. Has it already started?
Has it?
Jo, how could you start when I'm not ready yet?
I Love Taipei. This is Xiao-meng.
I believe that everyone has already noticed by accident
the secret guest that I've hidden for a while.
Let me grandly introduce you to Jo Huang.
I came from San Francisco.
"I came from San Francisco."
Yes, the San Francisco in the United States.
That's right. We're going to talk about Taiwanese American today.
Are they beauties in Taiwan? Or are they Americans in Taiwan?
How are the Taiwanese Americans today different
from the Chinese immigrants who went to San Francisco to mine gold
or open a laundry business in the past?
How are they different?
They're entirely different.
How so?
It's a bit complicated.
If you explore this from the historical angle--
That's right. Today, we're going to talk
about the people who left their hometown to pursue a life in the US.
Learn about their ups and downs and the bitter-sweet journey.
Do they feel happier or more painful?
Let me introduce you again to my cousin whom I paid a lot of money to invite,
Huang Tai-mei.
I'm Huang Tai-mei.
I came from San Francisco.
Haven't we gone through this part already?
All right. Let's have a chat.
Jo, here you are in Taipei.
What are the foods that you like the most in Taipei?
I'm a vegan.
Taipei has many delicious vegan food.
Vegan is the practice of avoiding animal products in its diet.
Do you like stinky tofu?
I don't eat stinky tofu.
-You don't eat stinky tofu. -That's right.
Everyone, you can start leaving messages.
Tell my cousin all the good vegan food in Taipei.
There are so many messages.
Here's one from Chen Xiu-he. Hello, Ms. Chen.
She wants to know when you're going back to the US.
Hi, ma'am.
Ma'am, are you also a vegan?
Why don't you tell her the good food you found in Taipei?
She's not a vegan.
Tell me.
Who gives you the right to judge Taiwanese Americans
and talk nonsense?
I just want more Taiwanese people to know about your stories.
Taiwan is so fun.
What about your work?
You can't take leave from work forever.
I can extend my leave for a bit longer.
Stop lying to me.
You've already quit. You didn't dare tell me.
I've talked to your boss.
It can be considered as a vacation leave if you come back this month.
Your boss also promised me to give you a better medical care.
You'd better come back right now.
I'll buy the plane ticket for you.
Ever since I was a child, I've always listened to you.
I did what you wanted me to do. I studied what you wanted me to study.
I even needed your permission to have a boyfriend.
But this time,
I want to listen to my heart.
Your heart speaks English.
You speak English in your dreams too.
You've held an American passport since you were born. You know that?
You're holding an American passport too.
Taiwan is not as bad as you described.
You keep saying that you're a Taiwanese American.
But you refuse to come back to Taiwan.
What do you know?
Taiwan doesn't care about Taiwanese Americans.
Come back immediately!
Don't lie to me!
Are you in a bad mood?
The first plate is free. I'll charge you the original price for the second.
You don't even charge strangers.
You're not the same. Short reckonings make long friends.
"The Herbalist's Ultimate Medicine."
Hey, that's raw.
Is this okay?
But shrimp cake is not a vegan dish.
Rinse your mouth.
I'm moving.
Nian-nian is coming back. I need to find a place to stay in Taipei.
So you're not going back to the US?
I don't want to go back.
Why don't you
stay at my place?
This is the third plate.
The sixth move is called Hands Over Feet to Strengthen the Kidneys.
First, raise your hands.
Lower them to your chest.
Flip your hands over and touch your back,
your hips and the back of your thighs.
Then, push your arms out.
All right. Let's do it again.
Remember to maintain your balance
and breathe properly.
Down here.
Get up.
All right. The last move
is Raising and Lowering the Heels to Cure Diseases.
-Raising and lowering the heels. -Raising and lowering the heels.
Look at my heels.
First, lift your heels.
Lift as high as you can. Then, lower them halfway down.
Finally, keep your feet flat on the ground.
Lift as high as you can.
Lower them halfway down. Keep your feet flat on the ground.
We have to do this for seven times. This is the third.
As high as you can. Halfway down.
Flat on the ground. That's right.
The fourth time.
Relax your shoulder.
Put them down.
After you complete the entire routine,
it will help you coordinate your qi and blood.
It slows down the aging process of your body.
The sixth time. All right. The seventh.
Halfway down. Flat on the ground.
We're done.
You must remember.
Morning is the period when our stomach is working.
After you finish the Baduanjin qigong and regulate your qi,
you must have a grand breakfast when you get home.
You'll stay energetic the entire day this way.
Remember to take the medicine that I prescribed for you regularly.
See you next time.
Remember to take your medicine.
I'm talking to you. You have to take your medicine.
Ma'am, your moves were up to par today.
-Really? -Yes.
-Everyone had a good time. -Did they?
-They liked it? -Nian-nian.
Ma'am, my friend is here.
-I have to go now. -Sure.
-See you. -Okay.
Bye, ma'am.
-Is it over? -Pretty much.
All right.
-Where are we going? -We're going to a very mysterious place.
This...
This is...
That...
I know.
This is the birthplace of wine. The most famous place in the US.
That's right.
The most popular tourist attraction here used to be the Disneyland.
But right now, it's Napa Valley.
So are you going to let me have some wine?
You're going to try a lot of wine.
Oh, my god, I'm going to be drunk.
-Let's go together -Go.
Nian-nian, this is Mr. Prichard whom I've mentioned to you.
Everyone moved away due to the wildfire last year.
But Mr. Prichard insisted on staying.
I'll never forget the look in his eyes back then.
If you don't like it, there are more in the next apartment.
Okay.
The management fee is one-third of your rent.
Why are you spending the money?
Come and stay with me.
You're from San Francisco. How can you stand this place?
Stay at my place.
The floor area is too small.
The residents here are complicated.
It's too dangerous for a girl to live here.
Stay at my place.
There are no metro stations and bus stops nearby.
There's only one convenience store. This area is too inconvenient.
Compared to San Francisco...
Don't settle for it.
Come stay at my place.
THE 100 REASONS TO SURVIVE IN TAIPEI
-Good morning, Mr. Chen. -Morning.
Be careful.
That's not necessary.
She's a friend. Why are you calling the police?
-Tian-ming, how could it be you? -Oh, sorry.
-Are you injured? -I'm all right.
It's just a slight sprain. Where do we go to treat a sprain?
-Heshengtang. -Heshengtang.
-I'm sorry. -I should be the one who apologizes.
Just let Jo take care of you. She's has nothing to do anyway.
There's no need. I'm a man. This is only a small injury.
If I do need something, Xiao-meng can run errands for me.
-Don't act tough. -I'm not.
I'm going to cook you a broth with pork bones and tendons tomorrow.
You'd better eat it three times a day. Jo, lend me a hand tomorrow.
Tendon is the pork knuckle's friend?
They're cousins. They're relatives.
We're going to spend the day cooking broth again?
It's the only way to retrieve the essence and the gelatin.
Or else the broth has no effect. It smells so good.
-Smells good, right? -Knock it off.
Stop messing around.
How about this? I'll move...
I'll move to your place.
-Move to my place? -That's right.
I can take care of you. I'm looking for a place to stay anyway.
Did you ask for my permission?
But you kept telling me to move to your place today.
Please, Chinese language has deep meanings.
Nian-nian was right. You truly are, what was it?
A wisecracker.
So, Nian-nian called you? Why didn't she call me?
We talk on the phone all the time.
Anyway, you made a good point. You got injured for trying to save me.
I have the responsibility to take care of you.
All right.
I'm going to go pack now.
I'll pay the rent.
I don't accept American dollars.
I was just joking. She actually took it seriously.
She's American.
Your foot needs to get an x-ray. Don't walk around. Lift your foot high.
-Avoid getting it wet. -I know.
Don't eat foods that are cold, sweet, or irritating.
-Can I have sex? -What are you talking about?
With her.
You seriously are a wisecracker.
It takes 100 days to recover from a muscle or bone injury. Be careful.
I can't change my position then. I can only stay like this.
I'm going to ignore you.
DADAOCHENG
Do you pray every day?
I guess you can say that.
I'll let them know when I leave or return to the house.
Such as this leg injury, I have to tell them that I'm all right.
So, I feel better. I forgot to get that.
Fulfilling their wishes is also a way of communicating with ancestors.
You want to fulfill your dad's wishes, right?
I've made a wishlist for you.
Did you draw this?
Your Chinese sucks, so drawings make it easier for you to understand.
Thank you.
Tian-ming, I haven't finished drawing your wishlist yet.
I forgot something. Gosh.
This is awkward.
So you didn't draw this.
I taught him how to draw that.
Thank you, Xiao-meng.
Sure.
Nian-nian, can you give me a hand?
Sure. How should I help you?
You need to step on the grapes.
With my feet?
Yes, but you need to take off your shoes.
Okay. Can I hold onto you?
Shouldn't I wash my feet first?
I was only joking. This is for the tourists.
I thought you were being serious. I'm sorry. I hit you too hard.
Gosh. You scared me.
Do you want to try it?
Can I?
It's really sour.
I told you. Autumn is the season of grapes.
You're right.
We also need to obey the will of heaven and comply with the seasons to eat fruits.
Grapes are mild.
Both yang deficient and yin deficient people can eat them.
But the most special attribute
is that they are good for spleen, lungs, and kidneys.
They help nourish your qi and blood, and fight against fatigue.
Red wine can help women get rid of cold and promote their blood circulation.
Nian-nian, you're very special.
I'm sorry.
Did I just turn your red wine into a medicine?
It's all right. I like it.
But can you write down what you've just said?
I think Chinese tourists might like this kind of information.
Thank you for showing me a different perspective on grapes.
You're welcome. Glad that I could help.
Thank you.
You Americans really like hugs.
It's just a habit.
Let's take a walk.
It's not a bad habit.
Old vine wines contain more than 50 years of essences.
You're not simply drinking wine. It feels like you're also tasting life.
What about the new vines?
New vines?
New vines are like young people.
The sunshine and the rain of that year are presented in the wine.
Old vines and new vines
are like my parents.
One is reckless and very candid.
The other is conservative, mature
and only wants the best for the family.
Let me guess.
The candid one is your dad.
The candid one is my mom.
My birth mom.
If I didn't look at her pictures,
I would've already forgotten what she looked like.
But I could never forget her favorite place,
San Francisco.
I was so curious about it.
The place that she couldn't forget, what was it like?
Was it really because of true love?
Are you drunk?
I'm not.
I don't like new vines.
They're too exuberant and too rash.
I prefer old vines.
They give you peace of mind.
Why don't you ever ask me to stay?
Are you staying
for
San Francisco
or for me?
You're not American. It's normal that you can't speak English well.
If you speak Taiwanese with those Westerners, you won't lose.
Everyone has their own specialty. Yours is Chinese medicine.
Our old patients used to say that they would feel
like something's not right
if they didn't let Dr. Li Nian-nian take their pulse.
Treating patients requires more than having medical knowledge.
You always took the time to explain the causes of the diseases to patients.
It made the elders understand better.
So they were more willing to tell you their symptoms.
Their diseases would be half-cured
if a doctor was willing to listen to them. No kidding.
Were you listening?
Yes, I was.
Li Nian-nian.
Are you going to cry?
You know what? I went to the market and told Yi
to save your favorite pork collars for you.
I've reserved sweet potatoes from Jinshan and water bamboos from Sanzhi too.
I'll cook them for you when you return.
Stop. I really miss your cooking.
Are you staying
for
San Francisco
or for me?
Mom, I have a question.
Would it be okay if I stay longer and have fun for a couple more days?
No.
Don't tell me that you still can't let Wei-sheng go.
I was so mad that I almost called his parents to complain.
Of course, not.
Love is a matter between two people.
I've grown up. You can't protect me anymore.
Yes, daughters grow up when they fly away.
Come on, Nian-nian.
You went to such a faraway place alone.
Your dad and I miss you.
It's lonely without you by our sides.
You're so troublesome. Stop being so dramatic.
Are you trying to make me cry? I'm going back soon.
Give me a kiss if you miss me.
No, there are a lot of people watching.
Right now.
It's your turn.
Are you eating well in the States?
Remember to wear gloves when you go outside.
I do. I'm wearing a lot. Look.
I have so many clothes on me.
You're weak. You'd better wear a scarf.
I really miss your cooking.
Cook for me when I go back. All right? I want to eat braised pork rice.
TAIYI MILK KING
I learned things about my parents when they were young.
But I got the information from my grandma whom I'm totally unfamiliar with.
The elders like to talk about the old days.
They always believe
their ancestors will bless and protect their generations of offsprings
regardless how vast the sea is, how long the journey is,
how far they travel, or how high they climb.
Right, I forgot to tell you something. This dessert shop is very famous.
It's 60 years old.
It already existed when Xinsheng South Road was still a ditch.
This road used to be a ditch?
Yes, it was called Liugongjun.
Every local and even every NTU student have all eaten here.
Perhaps your dad once sat on this chair
and had what you're having now, red bean soup with rice balls.
MINGTIAN GROCERY STORE
It's my mom, okay?
Be quiet. Don't make any sound, okay?
Be very, very, very quiet.
Have you eaten yet?
You went to Grandma's place to worship our ancestors?
Did she say anything about me?
Did she bad-mouth me and curse me in front of our ancestors?
She feels sorry because she knows that you went through a lot to raise us.
Where are you now?
It doesn't look like Nian-nian's room.
I'll move out when Nian-nian comes back.
I'll let you know when I settle down.
I ran into Ye Ren-yi.
That infamous guy from our church.
He's rich and good-looking.
Listen.
You know what? He--
Can I breathe now?
You almost got me killed.
Is it really that serious?
We watch their National Day Parade every year.
Like we're eating someone else's noodles and burning our tongue.
Ma'am.
I think you mean
watching a stranger eating his noodles and feeling the burn for him.
Nian-nian, look.
We're living in the States.
So we should put it this way.
We're having noodles in a stranger's home and getting our tongues burned.
Enough. Don't eat a stranger's noodles.
Have my rice noodles. Pumpkin rice noodles.
Get the heat resistant pad for me.
-It smells good. -Peter, get the bowls.
You always can't get enough of my pumpkin rice noodles.
It smells good.
Sorry, I don't feel hungry.
My chest has been feeling stuffy recently.
I couldn't sleep well too.
Uncle Peter, let me examine you.
Let me see.
Open your mouth.
Uncle Peter, you have weak and intermittent pulses.
Your tongue is stiff and there are blue veins under it.
And your lips are dark.
There's also a coronary groove under your ear.
You need to be aware of cardiovascular diseases.
Thank you, Nian-nian.
I'm going to go take a walk. Perhaps I'll feel better.
Thank you.
-Nian-nian, your bowl's over there. -Okay.
Sir, ma'am, why don't you move back to Taiwan?
Or you can just pay a visit. Taiwan is very different now.
It's more convenient than the States.
There's nothing I can do. My grandchildren won't come with me.
I will feel more lonely if I go back by myself.
That's right. I don't have relatives there.
What's the point of going back?
It's better for me to spend the rest of my retirement here.
I wanted to move back once.
We were only there for a month. But my husband said to me
that the States is better and there's no dust here.
Uncle Peter!
-Get my bag! -What's wrong with him?
-Call the ambulance. -Wake up.
-Wake up! -Peter!
Use the phone inside to make the call.
Peter!
-Hurry and call his family. -How did this happen?
This never happened before.
-It never happened. -Peter.
Uncle Peter, if you can hear me,
put your consciousness on the acupoints that I'm pressing.
Follow the acupoints that I press on.
Have you found her yet?
Hurry up.
She said they couldn't do anything without his family's consent.
Ximen.
Xiabai.
Uncle Peter.
If you hear my voice, follow the acupoints that I press on.
It went well.
The doctor said that they cleared the intracranial hemorrhage.
But...
I don't think I can go to your party and help you out tomorrow.
You're a doctor. Do what you're supposed to do.
If I don't see you tomorrow,
we probably won't get to see each other again before I go back.
Aunt Xiu-he.
-He is-- -Ryan.
Amy.
You two know each other?
Yes.
We used to go to the same church when we lived in Milpitas.
Haven't seen you in ages, Ren-yi.
Yes, it's been a while.
Is this Lin Wang?
He lived a colorful and legendary life.
He fought in the Second Sino-Japanese War when he was young.
He later relocated to Taiwan from Myanmar after the Second World War.
At last, he lived in the zoo for 50 years.
He went through four generations.
We called him Grandpa Lin.
He's a cultural asset of Taiwan.
My dad probably also held my grandparents' hands
and visited Grandpa Lin.
But I'm still against keeping animals in captivity.
You've got a point.
The relationship between humans and animals evolves as time goes by.
But think about it.
The existence of zoos allow children to understand animals better.
And perhaps they'll learn to love animals when they grow up.
-Perhaps. -The zoo found Grandpa Lin a mate,
Malan, a female elephant, to keep him company,
so that he wouldn't feel lonely.
So, they were both locked up the zoo?
They were like my parents.
They could never go home.
I think what your dad cherished was his precious childhood memory.
Thank you for accompanying me today.
My pleasure.
Hi, Grandpa Lin, do you still remember me?
I sat on my dad's shoulders to visit you when I was young.
I'm getting old, but you haven't changed a bit.
I hope that you're happy here.
I'll visit you again. Bye.
Yongquan, Chengjin, Futu, Yinmen,
Zhibian, Guanyuan.
Uncle Peter, you're awake.
That's all that matters.
-Peter. -Daddy.
-Your daughter is here. -Daddy.
It was Dr. Li who stayed by my side.
I heard her voice
while I was sleeping.
I followed her voice and kept walking.
I kept walking.
It gradually became brighter.
I felt more at ease.
Dr. Li.
What were you chanting?
It was nothing.
I was weak when I was young.
I had to spend a week in the hospital
almost every month.
It's hard for children to fall asleep in a hospital
because the nurses and doctors keep walking around.
So every time when I couldn't sleep, my dad would hold my hand like this.
He would massage my hand
and chant.
The chant
made me feel secure.
Eventually, I would fall asleep.
Later when I grew up and studied Chinese medicine,
I realized that my dad was chanting the acupuncture points.
That's right.
It's a code between my dad and me.
Doctor.
Dr. Li.
Thank you for keeping my dad company.
It's nothing. Everything is all right now.
Everything is fine now.
Okay.
Dr. Li.
Since my daughter is here now,
you should go home and get some rest.
I'm sure
that you didn't get any sleep because of me.
Thank you.
Don't worry about it.
Nian-nian.
You really should go home and get some rest.
Ryan.
-Old Mr. Deng had a farm, E I E I O -E I E I O
-He has a grocery store here, E I E I O -E I E I O
-There's Xiao-meng and there's me, Porky-- -Wait.
It's America's birthday.
Therefore, I think we should sing the national anthem of the United States.
The most important thing
-in my life is money -You have money.
Money brings happiness
I'll be sad without money
With all my heart
With all my loving heart
I'll watch you strive
Don't let your people down
We're going to build a building
By the Tamsui River
By the Tamsui River.
If we're going to build a building
It'll be by the Tamsui River
I've got you something.
A sparkler.
Today's the Fourth of July. You can't be there to watch the fireworks.
So I've prepared this for you.
You can still celebrate it overseas.
You remember your country's birthday even though you're in Taiwan. How nice.
You know what?
This trip to Taiwan makes me feel that Taiwan is an amazing place.
It's very different than I imagined.
And it's not the same as what my mom described.
What do you mean?
Anyway, I think that Taiwan is very liberal, free
and embraces different opinions.
As a foreigner, I feel that...
Glad that you like it here.
You're here.
I am.
I know that you're leaving San Francisco tomorrow.
I respect your decision.
But,
I'm still going to tell you
that I really want you to stay.
Why?
Can you open this for me?
This bottle of wine is called Satti.
It's a gift for you.
Satti?
Satti means yearning.
Although I would like you to stay by my side,
it's a decision that you have to make on your own.
I will stay.
How so?
I've never met anyone
who sings the American National Anthem in Taiwanese.
American girls are really aggressive.
Ever since I was young,
my parents have been taking care of things for me.
After coming here, I've just realized in the last two days
that I'm capable of helping others too.
You taught me this.
There's another reason.
What is it?
One day, you'll realize
that the reason why you came to San Fransisco
wasn't because of someone or for someone.
You're here for love.
If you want to stay in San Francisco, I welcome you.
But if you were going to date him, I would suggest you to leave.
Do you know that he had three marriages?
His third wife goes to my church.
She got abandoned right after she gave birth to their daughter.
He takes advantages of the fact that he's good-looking and wealthy,
so he messes around with many women.
He has a very bad reputation.
If you really date him,
I don't know how to explain to your parents.
Good morning, ma'am.
Before I make you a cup of coffee, can I ask you a question?
Who were you talking about?
Ye Ren-yi.
Ryan.
You were walking in front of my camera.
I saw you show up on the plane drunk.
Is it because your fiancé isn't marrying you?
You can't marry
a man like that.
Are you staying for San Francisco
or for me?
I will stay.
-We're about to have dinner. -All right, Ms. Wen.
Nian-nian, you can't call her Ms. Wen anymore.
You should call her "Mom."
Who do you think watches fireworks on Qixi Festival?
"A couple."
See you at Pier Nine on the Qixi Festival. Be there or be square!
If it's what I want,
-I'll definitely get it. -Try me then.
-Where are you going? -Try pursuing me.
Li Nian-nian.
Aren't you supposed to celebrate the Qixi Festival with me?
NEXT EPISODE
You've been an American since you were born.
You don't understand.
-Golden Gate Bridge, here I am. -Here I am!
Does Nian-nian hate me?
Do you hate me?
I'm not afraid.
Amen.
Subtitle translation by Judy Lu