What if we stayed together for 57 years?
Will you get tired of me?
I won't hurt her.
I will protect her.
I will protect her dreams.
Let's make lots of money.
Tell everyone that we feel proud to live here.
-Okay. -Thanks.
-Let's make money together. -I hope you'll look after Tian-ming
and make sure his project succeeds.
My daughter is smart
-so I should trust in her judgment. -Come on.
HESHENGTANG
Ms. Qiu.
This is the nature of chronic diseases. It takes time.
Continue taking the medicine you have for high blood pressure.
Then, slowly cultivate health with Chinese medicine, and slowly reduce the dose.
Can I stop going to the Western medicine doctors?
Don't be too anxious.
First, we need to nurse you back to health
-before we make any decision. -Okay.
-This is your prescription. -Okay.
-You can take the medicine in front. -Okay. Thanks, doctor.
-Put it over here. -This way.
-Let me see. -Mister.
-What should I pay attention to? -I want to see the doctor.
-Wang Jin-mei. -Excuse me.
-Excuse me, please. -There's no one.
-They all went over to him. -I was here first.
-I was first in line. -Me first.
It goes one, two, three.
-Look at me. -Go away.
-What should I eat? -Slow down, please.
-One by one. -Me...
-One by one.
Okay, you first.
Me first.
Consume less ice. Next.
Less ice?
My life is going to be so boring.
Eating and being in love are the same thing.
If you eat something wrong, you'll become sick and sad.
Eat something good and you'll be pretty and beautiful, okay?
When I see your face,
all my sickness is healed.
-I want to touch him. -I want--
Me too...
-You're so handsome. -All right.
That's enough, ladies.
-Miss, that's enough. -Okay.
-Yes. -Please wait over there.
This way. Wait over here.
It's almost ready.
I'll treat you all to some haw flakes, okay?
Here, please wait here.
I can't stand it.
He's such a thief.
Thief? What did he steal?
He stole hearts.
Cardiovascular diseases.
It's detrimental to a person's health.
-You should take care. -Okay.
-Is mine ready? -Yes.
Miss, please wait there.
-Sorry. -Do you need help?
It's okay. It's almost done.
-Please wait there. -Are you packing them or is he?
We're doing it together.
-Yes. -Oh, okay.
-Okay. -I told you already.
-Okay. -Please take a seat.
-Hey, you know-- -All right.
Thank you for attending the briefing.
I didn't dare to dream before.
I thought life's greatest achievement is to be successful and rich.
But I feel differently now.
I learned how to have dreams.
My dreams are my hopes for this community.
For my friends and the people I know.
For my family and beloved to have a happy life.
Okay? I hope you'll support me.
Thanks to all our friends and investors for coming.
Let's have a toast to Tian-ming's dream.
Raise your glasses.
We'll have tea instead of wine.
Thank you.
-All the best to us all. -Thanks.
Thank you.
Sir, thank you so much.
No worries.
Thanks.
Thank you.
We're indebted.
What do you think?
It should work, I guess.
It will work.
-Leave it to me. -I know.
You'll need to take care of a lot of data.
We're brothers. Don't mention it.
Thanks.
Hey, Xiao-zhu.
This is Tian-ming's future.
Please take good care of it.
-Tian-ming's future? -Yes.
She means my future depends on you.
But I'm saying thanks to you today.
Thank you.
Hey, Jo, Tian-ming.
You two are making us blush.
I'm going to call the police if you don't stop.
What do you mean?
Do you mean this?
Fine.
Do you think only you can do that?
Hey, tidy up the place.
Thanks.
Thank you so much.
Don't mention it.
You're blessed.
I'm envious of you.
When this project pans out, I'm going to congratulate you first.
Double happiness.
Thank you.
No need to be so polite.
All the best.
Back then,
when McDonald's
first opened in Taiwan,
it was such a big deal.
-Every day, -Yes.
you'd beg me.
After you finish eating,
you'll run to the play area by yourself
and play for the whole day.
Free as a bird.
-And that's how -Yes.
the American culture became rooted in Taiwan.
But I didn't think
that you'd be so fixated on the American dream.
You actually fell for an American.
You taught me all about Chinese culture
-so I'm used to both cultures. -Yes.
Isn't that great?
Oh, I found it.
Boot.
Guess how many there are?
What?
There are two.
Left side and right.
You can have the left.
-Bones symbolize health. -Yes.
Balls symbolize fulfillment.
Boots symbolize
freedom.
You were a sickly child.
We were overprotective of you.
That's why you yearn for freedom.
-You're the one who taught me. -Yes?
I can go anywhere as long as I have boots.
Oh.
-Did I really say that? -Yes.
JUEXIU TEMPLE
Ryan, come on.
I know you don't hold incense sticks.
Help me carry the offering.
Like this, with both hands.
Dear God.
Thank you for giving strength to Mr. Li.
Thank you...
Thank you for your love and grace.
I hope you'll continue to look after Mr. Li and his health.
Amen.
Bow three times.
Okay.
You usually pray and say "Amen."
But today we're here to pray to Buddha.
I hope you don't feel too out of place.
A blessing is not bound by religion nor borders.
That's right.
I'm glad you're not a conservative.
Actually, I am willing to believe whatever that works,
even if it's believing in sleeping.
When I first went to Italy, I found out that my dad was sick.
I was so worried.
I happened to be at Florence's Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
and it helped me feel more at peace.
This place is pretty similar. It's big and peaceful.
I feel at peace too whenever I come here.
You must have been to many countries.
I guess.
France?
Very beautiful.
Germany?
Delicious food.
Spain?
Very hot.
Australia.
Surfing.
You make me so jealous.
I was too poor to travel when I was young.
Now, I'm too old to move around.
There is no age limit to traveling.
Trust me. To foreigners, you're still a young lady.
Such a smooth talker. "Young lady"?
Jo.
I prepared this vegan spread especially for you.
Wow, good food!
You shouldn't say "good food."
"Good food" in Chinese means "So lackluster."
You should say,
-"Delicious food." -"Delicious food."
Yes.
This is my first time cooking for my girlfriend.
-I hope you like it. -Wow. What an honor.
I wanted to thank you.
Because of you, I was able to find myself again.
I want to thank you too.
Thank you for letting me know what kind of a person I am.
I am both Jo and Huang Tai-mei.
They are no longer separate entities.
Good.
-Cheers to Huang Tai-mei. -Cheers to Deng Tian-ming.
Let's eat.
It looks delicious.
By the way,
what if I told you that I can fulfill your dad's most difficult wish?
-Really? -Yes.
Ryan, the stew smells so aromatic.
I wanted to use Spanish rice, but decided to go with Thai fragrant rice.
I cooked it for a long time
-to make it easier to digest. -Okay.
Mr. Li.
-Have a taste. -Okay.
Here.
It's not too bad.
But it's still not as good as my fried noodles.
Isn't that right, Nian-nian?
Yes, my dad's fried noodles is the best.
-Try it. -Let me try.
-Have a taste. -Here.
How is it?
-Right? -Delicious, right?
-It's best eaten during the summer. -Very good.
-It's good for summer. -Yes.
Summer food.
Ryan, you're amazing.
You've been to so many countries.
Whenever I eat your cooking, it makes me want to travel too.
All you do is talk.
Saying you wish to go here and there.
But when you get the chance, you find a whole lot of excuses.
Traveling is not like going to work. It's not that simple.
But buying a plane ticket is very simple.
Yes.
Actually, there are many nice places to visit in Taiwan.
-Nian-nian. -Yes.
Since you're free, you should take him around.
Otherwise,
Ryan will go back to the States.
What?
Yes.
-Sir, actually-- -Hey.
All right.
Okay.
-Dad. -Okay.
Hey.
What are you doing?
Are you planning to run away from home?
I'm looking for something.
I'm rearranging the photos.
"Rearranging the photos"?
Do you need to make a mess doing that?
Things are...
Goodness.
Things are all over the floor.
What is it that you're looking for?
Well?
I know.
You're looking for...
Hey.
Did you look behind the photo frame over there?
How do you know what I'm looking for?
Of course I know.
If I'm wrong, you can write my name upside down.
Is this what you're looking for?
It's already expired.
Of course it is.
I remember the last time we went overseas...
Your colleague?
Yes.
They got into some problems and didn't know what to do
so they called me up.
I'm sorry.
A boss of a big restaurant in San Francisco
is actually holed up in Dadaocheng
cooking medicine.
Hey.
This is because Dr. Li Nian-nian's prescriptions work.
So many patients come for your medicine.
I have to work harder.
All right.
How about I take you somewhere tomorrow?
Okay?
-Yes or no? -Okay.
By the way...
Like your dad said,
I need to go back.
Yes.
I know.
But I'm not sure
if I can just leave like this with you to San Francisco.
I know what your dad is thinking.
He told me,
he doesn't want you to be like your birth mom.
Yes.
He...
He lost a woman he loved dearly
in San Francisco.
That's why he's worried about losing me.
I won't let that happen.
Give me a chance.
Give us a chance.
Okay.
I'm full.
Here, Ren-gui.
-It's hot. -Okay.
-Thanks. -With Nian-nian looking after your health,
you're looking and acting much more energetic.
The doctor said that Ren-gui doesn't look like he just had surgery.
-Really? -Yes.
I'm glad.
So Dad,
when are you going to start seeing patients again?
To be honest,
I started to realize this after I fell sick.
Everything is worthless.
Only your health and freedom
are important.
Look, your mom and I have been tied to Heshengtang our whole lives.
All we get is a bit of retirement fund
-and cancer. -Yes.
What is enjoying life?
We have no idea.
You two are workaholics, that's why.
-During this time, -Yes.
I've monitored your performance.
With more experience, you'll be able to do it alone.
I think it's time for you to take over.
-Take over? -Yes.
What do you mean?
You'll take over Heshengtang.
What?
Ren-gui, you didn't mention this to me.
I just decided last night. But it's going to happen sooner or later.
No way.
It's too soon. I'm not the least bit prepared.
I'm not asking you to take over right at this moment.
While I take your mom on a long-awaited trip,
you can think it over.
Look at your mom.
Her whole life,
she dedicated her blood, sweat and tears
for Heshengtang and this family.
It's time for her to enjoy herself.
So...
I've decided
to retire earlier.
I'm going to take you on a trip around the world.
What do you say?
I'm going to sit there.
Also,
I can't find my passport
and your mom's long expired.
When you have time, go online and check how we can renew it, okay?
Dad.
-You said a trip around the world? -Yes.
-Are you serious? -Of course.
Watch it! I'm still recovering.
You are too nice to me.
Are you happy?
So happy.
I'm taking you around the world.
I'll take you wherever you want to go.
Hey.
Will Nian-nian be okay alone?
Don't worry.
You two have fun.
I'll sort out your passports when Ryan and I get back.
Where do you want to go?
Spain.
-Spain? -Yes.
-France. -Okay.
How about Portugal?
-Do you remember that movie? -Yes.
Was it the Mediterranean?
-Haiti. -It's really pretty. No, not that.
I'm talking about the beautiful Mediterranean.
-There are islands. -I want to visit Venice.
After Venice, we can go to...
Where?
-Hey. -Hi.
-What's up? -Hi.
The best thing happens on the 15th day.
Men should eat this if they want to be strong.
Getting your hands on it is like winning the jackpot.
-If you don't, -What is he saying?
-you'll feel lost and depressed. -Strong and manly.
Hearing this today--
Legislator Lin Ping proposed that
those with Master Degrees can have two votes in future elections.
-Let's find out more. -What do they take us for?
-We will oppose this to the end. -What happened to her?
-Say no to the unfair government! -Must be complicated.
Say no.
Twinkle, twinkle little star
-How I wonder what you are -How I wonder what you are
High above the sky so high
Like a diamond in the sky
-Twinkle, twinkle little star -Twinkle, twinkle little star
-How I wonder what you are -How I wonder what you are
Okay.
A hot spring in such hot weather?
-Thanks. -Taiwan is all about hot springs.
Let's enjoy ourselves.
Ryan, you and I together?
Okay.
Grab your towels.
Two for the girls.
The female public bath is that way.
Ryan and I will be over there.
-Deng Tian-ming. -Yes?
-What? -Aren't we getting private baths?
Private baths? In your dreams.
This is only our first stop.
Did you want those mixed baths like in Japan
where you can have fun during the graduation--
Let's just go.
You two together.
-We're together. -But--
Come on. See you.
-Hey. -See you later.
Hey, where are they going?
Aren't we soaking together?
We are soaking together.
Me and you.
Let's go. I'm so excited.
Well, Ryan?
Taiwanese hot springs are good, right?
-Very nice. -Yes.
-Tian-ming. -Yes?
I have a question.
You got the girls away.
Do you have something to tell me?
What a sensitive guy you are.
No wonder you won Li Nian-nian over so quickly.
It's true that I want to talk to you about something.
I'm currently working to secure the Dadaocheng revitalization project.
We are preparing for the bid.
So far, we've raised close to our goal.
But we still need about--
Are you hoping for me to invest?
Yes, I am.
Both Nian-nian and I grew up in Dadaocheng.
Jo plans to live there in the long run too.
If you can become an investor,
the four of us will become more than partners.
Okay.
Why don't you pass me the details first?
The main point is to invest and get returns, right?
Straight to the point.
When we're done, I'll give you the proposal.
-By the way. -Yes?
Did you tell Nian-nian about this?
Not yet.
I haven't found the time.
She was never interested when I discussed money matters.
Let her be.
-You two haven't had sex? -Hey.
Lower your voice.
Nobody else is here.
Hey.
-Tell me something. -Yes.
I thought you Westerners are really fast with that.
-Yeah. -Right?
When I watch Hollywood movies,
the main actor and actress do that on the first day they met.
We've known each other for quite a while.
Why won't he do it with me?
That is kind of weird.
Could it be that Ryan has some sort of a problem?
No way.
He has a great physique.
Goodness. I'm seriously asking for your opinion, so give me a serious answer.
Maybe Ryan
has an untold secret?
Gosh, you need to stop thinking so much.
Just go ahead and ask him.
Or,
you can make the first move.
Isn't there a saying,
"Girls that go after men wear a veil"?
It's "Separated by a veil."
Goodness, it's the same thing.
A veil...
Wear a veil.
It sounds like a pretty good idea.
That's right.
Your lingeries are all too...
What? Too what?
Like what my mom would wear.
Obviously. My mom bought them.
Next time, we should buy them together.
Okay.
You're right. It's so nice to soak in the hot spring.
Right?
BE COURTEOUS WHILE SOAKING. NO FOREIGN MATTERS.
"Be courteous while soaking. No foreign matters."
What does that mean?
"No foreign matters."
I know what it means.
What?
It means...
See?
You've got so much dead skin.
Turn around. I'll scrub it off.
-Nobody is watching? -Didn't they say "no foreign matters"?
Nobody is here anyway.
Gosh, you really need a scrub.
That feels so nice.
You're back.
Get the mosquitoes for me.
There are so many mosquitoes.
Hey, Xiao-zhu?
Where were you? I've been calling.
I've been running errands the whole day.
I was busy.
And?
Don't worry.
When you're back from your trip,
I'll have good news waiting.
Are you sure?
Okay, got it.
What do you think? Have you read it?
Yes.
Take a look at my feedback.
SALARY
FIXED COSTS, LABOR COSTS, CONSTRUCTION BUDGET, EXPANSION
ANNUAL GROWTH RATE PROJECTION, NET PROFIT, CAPITAL
UNREALISTIC, NEEDS MORE TIME
I don't see any feedback. All I see are misconceptions.
I don't play around with money.
Ryan, I know.
I carry the weight of all the residents. Do you think I'm playing around?
Besides, I know the risks of investing.
That's why I'm here, to take care of the risks.
You're too confident.
To be honest with you,
your estimate of the return investment is overly optimistic.
The labor cost is particularly high.
We're investing in the cultural industry.
The key to that is a person's asset, their brains.
We're not making canned food or producing electrical parts.
That's why the labor cost is so high.
I've done a lot of investments.
I know a thing or two about the costs.
-In the States, every-- -Ryan, I know.
I know you're a successful boss in the States.
Every shop in the States, we put them under a microscope.
-Isn't the goal to make money? -I know it's to make money.
But you can't apply what you do in America here in Taiwan.
The Dadaocheng cultural industry is a new thing.
It requires a huge capital.
The area needs to be restructured.
The old buildings refurbished.
I need to be a role model
in order to show everyone the potential of a cultural industry.
That's how people will want to invest.
I was just on the phone with my partner
and he said the success rate of this project is very high.
I hope you'll reconsider.
Okay.
Give me some time to think about it.
But no matter what,
even if this falls through,
it's not going to affect our friendship, okay?
DADAOCHENG COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROPOSAL
Taiwanese peanuts are good. Eat more so you can sleep better.
Ryan, where were you?
It's fine.
Go on and sleep.
Have some coffee.
Did you swallow a bomb?
What's up with the bad temper?
You're like a firecracker.
Nian-nian waited the whole night for me.
You waited the whole night?
No wonder.
She waited and got nothing in return.
I better retreat.
You know your place.
Why did you talk to my boyfriend about investment behind my back?
Come on, you made it sound so serious.
It...
It was between us men.
It was nothing.
Just guys' talk.
Stay out of it. I'll settle with Deng Tian-ming later.
What is there to settle?
It was my idea. I asked Tian-ming to talk to Ryan.
You guys could've at least told me.
I just wanted to solve the problem.
I didn't think so much.
Besides, you two are close friends.
It's because we're good friends that you should consider my feelings.
If Ryan invested in your project
and something happened, what am I supposed to do?
Come on, Ryan can decide on his own if he wants to invest.
He wouldn't invest with Tian-ming just because you're his girlfriend.
Dude, if you're not interested, please tell her.
There's no need to feel any burden or guilt.
Why are you so pissed off?
Because I'm naggy.
This coffee looks terrible.
I'm getting juice.
To be honest,
I don't see the potential.
Hey.
It looks like it's raining.
-Hey. -Yes?
Are you awake?
Yes.
Are you still angry at me?
Am I? I'm not angry at you.
You're the one who's pissed at me.
We've known each other so long. How could you treat me like I'm invisible?
You didn't tell me anything. That's why I'm angry.
Come on. It's just a small matter. Why must I tell you?
Besides, it will only complicate things if I told you.
I don't want you to be caught in between.
I'm actually pissed at myself.
We are both the girlfriends.
Jo is working so hard to help you.
What about me?
I can't do anything and know nothing.
Everyone has their own traits. Why compare yourself to others?
You're doing well yourself.
Are we good?
We didn't have a problem to begin with.
It's always been good, hasn't it?
Very good.
Let's take a look.
Hey.
I was pushy this morning.
I'm sorry.
I should apologize to you too. I was being childish.
I hope you and Tian-ming won't take it personally.
I won't.
Hey, Tian-ming.
Are you annoyed?
Annoyed?
Why should I be? I'm very happy.
You know she's Dadaocheng's goddess.
I can't be annoyed at her.
Anyway, last night,
I went through the proposal again.
What Ryan said made sense.
Tian-ming, don't misunderstand.
Ryan.
I've seen many such proposals.
Ryan.
Wait.
Do you know how much I paid for my education?
It's an old problem.
-Let her vomit. -Nian-nian, are you okay?
Gosh, so smelly.
Don't let Ryan drive again.
I'll drive.
No, you drive too fast.
It's less dizzying if you go fast.
But it's not safe.
I can't let you drive.
You don't know the way.
There's GPS.
Yeah.
Feel better?
Yes.
Any pain?
-Hey. -I'll drive.
Are you sure?
The one driving won't get dizzy.
Get on.
-I guess we're doing it. -Get on. There's no Uber here.
I'm scared.
There are many types of earthquakes in the world.
One of them happened here.
What happened was,
after the earthquake,
this area experienced extrusion.
A plate went up while the other went down.
It created this extrusion of about two meters.
Another type can be found in the hills of Jiufen.
It is a fault line fracture.
A well-built structure shouldn't collapse.
Unless they skimp on the materials.
From this example, we can find about four problems.
First, the vertical steel frame is insufficient.
Second, the horizontal bars
are lacking too.
Usually, there should a bar every ten centimeters.
-This one is about 40cm. -I see.
We call this "The old carrying the young."
It means, this structure of three floors
was built at different times.
Earlier on,
they built the first floor 20 to 30 years before.
When they had the funds,
they built the second and third.
But the foundation wasn't built together.
That's why it was unable to withstand the weight
in a level seven or eight earthquake.
So when there's an earthquake, the first floor moves left
while the second moves right.
The third will collapse from the weight.
If you look behind us,
you can see examples
of what happens when you skimp on materials.
If you look at the pillars, they are only four left.
On the other side, there are six to 12.
Just now we saw,
there were six to eight to ten pillars.
But only four are left here.
This is the most evident shoddy construction.
This is the Chelungpu fault line.
Right through here.
Is this the school's entrance?
COURTESY AND HONESTY
Time flies.
It's already 20 years since the earthquake.
At the time,
many people came to Heshengtang to treat insomnia and depression.
My dad said it was due to the post-earthquake trauma.
I had a vineyard that was burned down.
What happened?
It was bad luck.
Don't waste it being sad.
That's true.
The school was destroyed.
So where did the kids go after that?
SCHOOL'S 90TH ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL
At the time, I decided
to use the American construction methods
in the rebuilding of the area.
Because it was the world's best steel reinforced concrete engineering,
we decided to call it "Hope Construction."
"Hope Construction?"
Humans prefer to have a positive name when they're feeling hopeless.
What you see here right now didn't come easily.
It was a result of a worldwide effort.
With the help and money raised,
we were able to create this wonderful study environment for the kids.
Tian-ming here
also helped build the school's track and field.
-Really? Wow. -He did his part too.
Before the economic crisis of 2008, I was a high-achiever.
Of course I had to do something for the school.
-Thanks. -Sure.
Thank you. See you again.
-Thanks. -Hope to see you again.
-Thanks. -Please visit again.
-Thanks. -Thanks.
The project is a go.
Really?
Nian-nian, quiet down. The students are studying.
Did you win the lottery?
You're the one who won the lottery.
I didn't buy any yesterday. What did I win?
After our discussion, I spoke with my accountant.
We did some calculation on your proposal.
Maybe we can try it.
Actually, I did my own calculations after we spoke yesterday.
I was going to discuss with you again this morning,
but someone was blowing her head off.
Thanks.
I finally met Tian-ming, the professional.
Right?
I wanted to prove that I do not work with confidence alone,
but with actual skills.
I'm looking forward to it.
Are you sure you didn't say yes because of Nian-nian?
Do you really think your connection is worth 300,000 US Dollars?
I think it's worth more.
Ryan.
Here.
Good.
Ball.
I...
I might not be as fiery and passionate as American girls.
My body is probably not as amazing.
If I'm not as good as you hoped...
To me...
I thought I didn't excite you.
Of course not.
My past experiences have taught me
not to rush.
That's why I waited such a long time.
I'm done waiting.
Can we take a break?
-No, we're almost there. -Almost there.
Ryan, can you carry me?
-Carry me. -I'll carry that for you.
Okay.
-It's so heavy. -Be careful.
Did you have a passionate time last night?
You're being extra sweet today.
Shut up.
Thanks.
Nian-nian.
Thanks.
Nian-nian.
Why are you yawning?
Are you too tired from last night?
You guys were so loud that I couldn't sleep, okay?
Sorry, we couldn't keep it down.
I have too much energy.
I train.
Shouldn't the girls be the one to judge?
You can ask her.
Yes? Well?
How was it?
-Yes, right? -Your glasses. Gosh...
See? She's pleased with my performance.
Stop being so vain.
-Tell me something. -Yes.
About the investment...
Did you speak to Ryan for me?
Does it matter if I did or not?
Of course.
This concerns a man's pride.
Whether I did or not, just focus on doing a good job.
I will, of course.
But investing always has its risks.
If I had to pay for losses, I won't be able to.
When that happens, I'll need you to help me out.
-I can. -Really?
Considering our long brotherhood, I'll make use of my femininity.
Femininity? Which part of you exactly?
I have my feminine charms.
-Are you so blind? -You're a tomboy.
Don't bully me. I'm the girl.
A girl? You said we're brothers yourself just now.
I'm an elegant beauty. Have you gone blind?
Where are your eyes?
-I'm the prettiest. Who's your brother? -Pretty? How are you pretty?
-Let me win for once! -Watch it.
Wow. Look at the sky.
Thanks for accompanying me to fulfill my dad's wishes.
After the economic crisis of 2008, my dad fell ill and passed away suddenly.
I don't even know what his wish was.
But I think, if I had known,
you'd accompany me to fulfill them too, right?
Do you think
one of those stars is my mom watching over me?
Of course.
Which one do you think it is?
San Francisco is this direction.
So it's probably
that one.
I think it's that one too.
You guys met my stepmom, right?
Actually, when I was young,
I didn't call her "Mom."
I used to call her "Auntie Xiao-wen."
One time, I fell really ill.
My dad wasn't around at the time.
Auntie Xiao-wen was the one who carried me
to and from the hospital.
She took care of me every day.
In the end, she fell sick herself.
During my birthday that year,
I called her "Mom" for the first time.
And you?
Do you have any memorable birthdays?
Maybe my birthday last year.
Because I haven't seen Tiffany for a long time.
Tiffany?
Tiffany is his daughter.
Yes, I have a daughter.
She's 16.
My birthday last year was the last time I saw her until now.
I remember that I took her to my restaurant
on that day.
To celebrate my birthday.
She actually made a cake for me.
A carrot cake.
It was actually not good.
But...
I will never forget that day.
My most memorable birthday was actually a horrible experience.
Why?
During my eighth birthday, I was supposed to go for a Spelling Bee competition.
What's that?
-It's... -Spelling Bee...
-A spelling competition. -Yes, spelling competition.
Anyway, my mom forced all the people who came to my birthday party...
Thing is, she organized a Spelling Bee.
And I had to first win before I could eat the cake.
Gosh, is that even a celebration?
-Did you eat the cake then? -Yes.
Do you still remember what word it was?
Yes, I'll never forget that word.
-Spell it. -Gastritis.
G-A-S-T-R-I-T-I-S.
-You really remember. -Too bad we don't have cake today.
What about you, Tian-ming?
Me?
I remember my life's first million.
I couldn't wait to take my family out for a French dinner.
Yes.
We ate for four hours.
After we finished, our stomachs still felt kind of empty.
After getting in the car,
the four of us looked at one another and wondered what to eat next.
In unison, all of us said,
"I want to eat stewed rice.
Stewed rice suited our Taiwanese taste buds better."
So we ended up having stewed rice.
-Nice. -You are so Taiwanese.
Good.
Let's toast to the stewed rice.
-Hurry up. -Come.
-To stewed rice.
-Cheers. -A toast to stewed rice.
-Careful. -Clink our mugs.
Me too.
Tian-ming.
Why didn't you treat me with your first million?
Not even a bowl of stewed rice.
I had a girlfriend back then.
-Terrible. -You had no time for me.
It's okay. Just pay her back with a bowl of stewed rice.
No, thanks.
You can cook a French meal for me.
No problem.
After the French meal, I want a bowl of stewed rice too.
Another bowl of stewed rice.
I'll make noodles for you.
What noodles?
Guess where I am?
This is the place Dad wanted to visit the most.
The village of the clouds.
Your hometown.
Is that what he said?
This is the place he thought of the most.
He listened to me talk about it for so long.
But he never got to visit it.
Wait a second.
Dad's wish was to read this letter in your hometown.
"Tai-mei.
My beloved daughter.
While I'm writing this letter,
you're being told to stand in the corner by your mom
because you wanted me to take you out to draw.
Seeing your pout,
-it was adorable." -Seeing your pout,
it was adorable.
How I wish I could give you a hug and console you.
But my body is much too weak now.
I can't even speak coherently.
I wonder how old you are now,
while reading this letter.
Have you graduated and worrying about finding a job?
Did you find yourself a boyfriend?
Is your boyfriend playing games all day and you're angry at him?
Or maybe right now, you're getting ready to get married.
You're lavishing in your happiness.
The wonderful and sad things that will happen in the future,
I can no longer be a part of.
That's my biggest regret.
But believe me when I say,
my love and care for you will never change.
I'm very sure that your mom
will love you even more,
together with my love for you.
Xiu-he,
the mother of my child.
My dearest friend.
The love of my life.
I'm so sorry.
I broke the promise I made during our marriage and left first.
Alas, I wasn't able to be with you until the end.
I hope you won't be depressed for too long.
From now on,
make sure you eat properly.
Sleep properly.
Take care of your health.
More than anything, I wish that right now,
somebody is there beside you, taking care of you.
That will make me feel better.
If there is a next life,
I hope
we will be able to meet and fall in love again.
I am willing to tell you once more,
be it good or bad times,
for richer or poorer,
in sickness or in health,
happiness or grief,
I will love you and be with you.
"I will love you forever."
-Cherish you. -"Cherish you."
-I will be loyal to you. -"...loyal to you."
-Now and forevermore. -"Now and forevermore.
If I could choose,
I'd let you go first."
Careful.
I didn't expect Taiwan to be so beautiful.
Yes.
Watch your step.
At last.
I'm finally able to say it out loud.
Isn't that Nian-nian?
Didn't you hate it when people called you "Miss Taipei"?
I used to hate "Miss Taipei" so much.
Because I had no connection with Taipei.
I hated being wrongly labeled.
It's like that in America.
All the Chinese students get labeled like that.
That's what we had to endure.
What pained me the most was having to ask myself
if I'm actually American or Taiwanese.
It doesn't matter. You're still your dad's favorite Tai-mei.
I've decided.
I'm going to stay in Taiwan.
What?
I'll make up for the 30 years of emptiness my dad left behind.
I knew you'd say that. You can't resist after getting a taste of this.
Nian-nian. When are you going back to San Francisco with me?
Yeah, Mr. Li is doing much better now.
You can pursue your own dreams.
I'm going to miss you somewhat,
but it's about time for you to do what you want.
My dad wants me to take over Heshengtang.
Then...
What you mean is...
You're not going back?
My dad plans to take my mom around the world.
It's her dream.
How about your own dreams?
Are you giving up on your resolve to go back to America?
I'm not giving up. I still wish to go back.
But my parents worked their whole lives.
They finally have the means to relax and enjoy themselves.
It's only right that I support them.
Hey.
Are you okay with the long distance?
You've tried it. What do you think?
I want to be like Jo too.
I want to realize my dad's dream.
I know.
I'm still lacking right now.
But...
But please give me some time to think about it.
Can you?
Okay.
I'll wait for you.
No need to rush.
-Xiao-meng, what is it? -Where are you, Tian-ming?
We're near Hsinchu.
How are things in Taipei?
Tian-ming, Xiao-zhu has gone missing.
All the money in the account is gone.
What do we do now?
I got it.
What happens if we report it? Everyone in Dadaocheng will know.
He'd be targeted and so will I.
She's Lisa. It's her first time in Taiwan.
Ryan is still as cute and handsome as ever.
You were married three times.
Now, I've met one.
Which means, I'd need to accept skinship of two other women.
I'm going crazy.
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Subtitle translation by Jay Wong