Episode 20
You're done eating, right?
It's time to get back to work.
You stay. I have something to say to you.
In this case, we shall not be a bother.
What's the matter?
Qiao Yi is our marketing planner.
She's not your personal assistant.
If you need coffee, let the housekeeping lady buy it for you.
You feel bad for her?
Yes.
If she's so precious, she should just stay home.
She shouldn't be working.
Be rational.
Don't get personal at work.
You've the nerve to tell me to be rational.
You've never been rational when it comes to her.
I'm the only one who knows how miserable you were in the UK.
What's so good about Zhao Qiao Yi?
Why does she deserve this?
Don't move.
I like it.
Cheers.
I want to drink too.
Cheers.
Dr. Zhao.
Can you lend us your computer for a while?
-Sure. -Thanks, Dr. Zhao.
What do you want to read?
An online novel. It's really interesting.
There's a new chapter today.
Why is it locked?
Gosh. The entire topic is locked.
What's going on?
You two are Hao Wu Yi's fans?
No. I haven't read her novels for some time.
They are too childish.
But, the new one is quite good.
Yes. The style is really different.
Right. But, it's not that well-received.
Maybe she lost interest in writing this novel.
But, she can't leave it on hiatus like this.
We're already following the story.
No worries. Hao Wu Yi is my ex-classmate.
I'll help you to ask if she's updating it soon.
Really?
Thank you, Dr. Zhao.
You're amazing, Dr. Zhao.
You're welcome.
That's all for today's News Simulcast.
Thank you for watching. Good bye.
Wait.
It's the weather forecast.
Wishing you good health always.
Do take note of the weather changes...
and protect the environment.
Hurry.
How cold?
Fourteen to seventeen degree.
The pen.
Here you go.
Fourteen.
To seventeen.
There's rain.
Rain.
-Mom -Qiao Yi, have you eaten?
Yes.
-What did you have? -Kung Pao chicken.
And steamed egg with fresh shrimps.
I heard...
the maple leaves have turned red in Beijing.
Get your brother to go sightsee with you.
I'm too busy for that now.
You're still in the office?
Look at you.
I told you to stop working overtime.
I don't own this company.
I've no say, right?
This is unreasonable!
Give me your boss' phone number.
I'll let your dad talk to him.
Enough, mom. Go to bed.
I'm not going to sleep anytime soon.
I'm making pickles for you.
I'll send it to you tomorrow.
You're making more pickles?
Yes. Don't think it's easy.
It's not easy at all.
I've to dry every vegetable...
and poke every chili.
Our old jar isn't that good.
Your dad and I bought a glass jar to replace it.
Mom.
In order to finish the pickles you sent me,
I've to bring my own lunch every day.
I don't get to eat out with my colleagues at all.
Homemade food is cheap and clean.
Why do you need to eat out?
You won't understand.
Fine. I don't understand.
Did you bring an umbrella?
No.
What's wrong with you? Why won't you listen to me?
Mom, you don't know the actual situation here.
It doesn't rain at all...
and yet you want me to bring an umbrella every day.
This is really annoying.
I'm already so far away. Can you stop nagging?
Mom, I...
It's exactly because you're so far away that...
I miss you so much.
Mom.
Alright.
I'll leave you alone.
Do whatever you want.
Mom, I...
You heard it?
I'm not interested in your family problems.
Here you go. Your favourite prawn.
Thanks, dad.
Girl.
I think you should come back to our company,
so that I can train you personally.
I can't count on your brother.
Well,
it's about time I retire.
In the future,
I'll leave our company to you.
Dad.
Do you know how to make pickles?
Pickles?
Every vegetable needs to be dried.
All chilies need to be poked with a toothpick.
And you need to add wild pepper to enhance the taste.
It's best to use a glass jar for the pickling.
That's not a problem.
Just let our housekeeper do it for you.
I don't eat pickles.
Come.
Let's have a toast.
Regarding what I said,
you should consider it carefully.
Okay.
I'm the only one who knows how miserable you were in the UK.
What's so good about Zhao Qiao Yi?
Why does she deserve this?
What's wrong with him?
By the way,
I got hold of the signed album of The Beatles you want.
"To Joey".
Who is Joey?
It doesn't matter anymore.
Cheers.
Can you stop?
Don't drink if you can't hold your liquor.
I know you read her blog every day.
Is she in a relationship now?
Since she's starting a new life,
why can't you forget her?
Hello.
Dad. I'm here.
Put your phone in front, not on your ears.
I can see you so clearly.
Qiao Yi, I've a question.
Do you all take pictures...
like this?
Enough jokes, dad.
How's everything back home?
All's good. Don't worry.
What about mom?
Your mom? Wait a second.
Su Ying.
Your mom has a sore throat.
Right. Well,
your mom wants to know...
if you're tired from work.
I'm okay.
I didn't ask.
Right.
Your mom wants me to tell you that it's getting colder in Beijing.
Okay.
I didn't say that.
Qiao Yi,
your mom and I are making dumplings.
Let's talk again at another time.
Bye bye.
I'm doomed.
Okay. Let me analyze for you.
This is the food chain in our family.
You're here and I'm here.
Dad's here...
and mom's here.
You offended the woman at the top of the food chain.
Do you know how terrifying that is?
I'm just stressed out.
Are you the only one that's stressed out?
How could you be so inconsiderate?
Ever since you came to Beijing,
they subscribed to 4 different newspapers...
just to stay up-to-date with the events in Beijing.
Now, they only watch Beijing channels.
They strain their eyes to take notes for you every day.
When will there be haze or hail in Beijing?
What's the latest exhibition in the museum in Beijing? You don't know.
But mom knows.
How could you get mad at her for this?
Where's your conscience?
You ungrateful thing.
You must have made that up.
I wish I made that up.
Okay. I know I made a mistake.
I wish I can strangle myself to death.
You should think of a way to cheer mom up.
What should I do? Teach me.
It's easy.
Just call her and apologize to her.
No matter how she scolds you, never talk back.
That's all?
I can't be sure. It depends on your luck.
Goodbye.
Good luck. I've faith in you.
Mom.
Qiao Yi.
I'm sorry.
You're right. I don't know the actual situation over there.
If you don't like the pickles, just throw them away.
You should eat with your colleagues...
to build a good relationship with them.
Also,
since you're so busy,
from now on,
I'll only call you once a week.
I won't be a bother.
I just want to hear your voice.
Mom.
It's really raining now.
Do you have an umbrella with you?
If you don't have one, look for shelter quickly.
Don't get drenched.
I thought she would scold me.
But, she didn't.
All my life,
I've hurt my mom so many times that...
I've lost count.
As she's the closest person to me,
I always say mean things to her.
Mom nags the most.
But, she's also the most forgiving one.
Because...
she loves me more than I love her.
Mom.
I'm sorry.
Why do I keep feeling nauseous lately?
Is this food poisoning?
Why do I feel nauseous...
all the time?
Did you catch a cold?
What are you doing here?
Go in.
How did you catch a cold?
I got caught in the rain yesterday.
Are you feeling very sick?
Should I send you to the hospital?
No.
I just want to go home.
I miss my mom.
Do you have cold medicine?
I've nothing here.
Why did I even come to this place?
Right. Why did you even come?
I'll go and buy you some medicine.
I came for you.
She's away again.
Hello. You're not home?
Get straight to the point.
Well, the young nurses in my department...
are reading your new novel.
They are obsessed with it.
Ever since they learnt that you're my friend,
they wouldn't stop asking me about the next update.
So, can you tell me about it?
If you can't, give them your autographs.
I can't.
Don't call me anymore.
I'm starting to like The Beatles.
By the way, does your mom work abroad...
and know many famous figures?
Can she help me get John Lennon's autograph?
John Lennon is dead.
Then...
who else is still alive?
Paul.
Can I have Paul's autograph?
Dad.
This is the last batch of tickets for his concert this year.
You must get one for me.
You must follow my command later.
Speak.
Hello. Qiao Yi.
What are you doing?
Wait! Dad! 5 seconds from now!
Five.
Four.
Three.
Two.
Refresh!
Hurry!
It's sold out again!
Did you get it, dad?
What's going on?
I did click it.
You were too slow!
Why is it black and white?
I'm hopeless.
Wu Yi, I failed to get a ticket again.
Your idol is too popular.
So what is it?
I...
Never mind. I'll tell you next time.
Idol, please sign this document.
You like Jay Chou too?
My friend can get his concert tickets for me.
The representative of the review site will come at 2 pm.
Have you prepared everything?
Not yet.
Then what are you waiting for?
I'll get it done now.
Alright. That's all for now.
As for the rest, I'll let my staff follow up.
Qiao Yi, create a chat group later.
You'll be in charge of this. Assist her, Wang Wei.
-Okay. -Okay.
You did that evaluation report for the 3.0 wristband?
You did a good job. Frank showed it to me.
Thank you.
So,
are you interested in joining our company?
We specialize in reviewing products.
Why are you staring at me? You know what kind of person I am.
You guys are friends?
We were housemates back in college.
This guy got up at 5 am and went to bed at 12 am every day.
He was either in the classroom or the library.
And he never went to any party.
He lived like a monk.
What a waste of your fun college days.
Exactly.
But, he once insisted to drink with us.
He doesn't drink.
He was obviously trying to drown his sorrows.
Then he got drunk...
and started calling a person's name.
Who's that person?
I didn't hear it clearly.
I only remember that he hid himself in the toilet.
And when we broke in,
we were so shocked.
That's about enough.
Don't leave us hanging.
What happened to my idol?
Don't tell me he fainted.
I cried.
I received a news...
and felt very sad.
I never felt so sad before that.
So, I got myself drunk and cried.
Qiao Yi!
I came late.
Traffic was so bad.
I was too hungry.
So I didn't wait for you.
Why do you eat so much lately?
Qiao Yi, I have something to tell you.
We promised to be godmoms for our kids, right?
You're going to be a godmom soon.
What?
I... I'm pregnant.
Who is the father?
You know him.
Zhao Guan Chao?
When did that happen?
The day you came to Beijing,
we drank together...
Stop.
I don't want to know the details.
How did you know it was him?
Did he tell you something?
That day, you asked me...
if I'll ever fall in love with a friend of many years.
You know what kind of person Zhao Guan Chao is.
Why did you...
Pregnant?
I'm sorry, Qiao Yi.
I know I made a mistake.
I'm sorry.
Will apologizing to me help?
I'm going to kill him.
Qiao Yi, don't go to him!
Let me handle this myself, okay?
What do you plan to do?
I'll go to the US.
I'll go to a confinement center and give birth to the baby.
No one will know.
Are you crazy?
Qiao Yi!
Come out, Zhao Guan Chao!
Zhao Guan Chao!
Come out, Zhao Guan Chao!
Please, my dear. Let me tell him myself.
Zhao Qiao Yi, what are you doing?
Am I hearing things?
Are you okay?
Chief Cheng.
Deliver my thumb drive to my house.
Also, I caught a cold.
Buy some cold medicine for me.
I'm taking a half-day leave today.
You can't. I want them now.
Qiao Yi.
Do you have pickles? I'd like to have some more.
What's wrong?
Chief Cheng wants me to buy some cold medicine for her.
But, I'm taking a half-day leave today.
That woman is torturing you again?
I'll buy it for you.
Really?
Because I want your pickles.
See you.
Idol.
Here are the concert tickets you want.
These are the last two tickets.
Thank you.
Idol.
Why were you...
so sad back then?
A man...
shouldn't be embarrassed about expressing his feelings and crying.
There was once when you said my name wrongly.
I was really sad too.
If you say one more word,
I'll make you work overtime for one month.
Don't worry, idol.
Others in the company won't know.
I told Qiao Yi...
not to tell anyone else.
What did Zhao Qiao Yi say?
She said,
"Okay."
I don't think there's anyone...
as clueless as Zhao Qiao Yi in this world.
You can't blame Qiao Yi.
She looked sick this morning.
She took a half-day leave and went to the hospital.
No. 31, Zhao Qiao Yi.
I'm here.
She hung up on me.
Am I too nice to her lately? Did I spoil her?
Idol, calm down.
Hey, can you kick the ball over?
Do I look like I've time for that?
Pick it up yourself!
Look at that couple.
They can be lovey-dovey now,
but they'll definitely break up in the future.
Because that's how love is.
Love will only bring them pain.
The first few months of pregnancy...
are the crucial stage in fetal development.
It's also the fetus' most vulnerable period.
Refrain from vigorous exercise...
and get adequate rest.
But, she often stays up.
You all need to monitor her.
She needs folic acid...
to prevent fetal malformation.
Where can I buy folic acid?
I'm prescribing it now.
Thank you.
She needs to stay relaxed and happy.
Don't worry too much.
But, if there's bleeding,
she must come to the hospital immediately for an examination.
You're her...
Best friend.
I see.
Where's the father of the baby?
He's a little busy.
Qiao Yi?
What are you doing here?
I...
I'm feeling a little unwell.
What's the problem? Let me see.
The doctor checked. I'm fine.
I'm a doctor too. I'm also your brother.
Zhao Qiao Yi, are you a dog?
This is my privacy!
I bought you folic acid and vitamins.
Remember to consume them every day.
I also bought anti-radiation apron, but I'm not sure if it works.
Just give it a try.
From now on, you need to stop eating things like...
extruded food and crabs.
You need moderate exercise, but refrain from vigorous exercise.
Avoid staying up.
You might need to spend less time with your computer too.
Qiao Yi.
I'm the first one you confided in.
Yet, I reprimanded you when you felt so sad and helpless.
I was being a prick.
I thought about it last night.
If you don't want the child,
I'll go to the hospital with you for your abortion.
If you want him, I'll help you care for him.
I'll raise him with you.
I'm fine either way.
Cheng You Mei!
It's you?
Cheng You Mei.
Why must you make life difficult for Qiao Yi?
You really caught a cold?
If you've a cold, you should put on more clothes.
Why do you work so hard?
Will the company give you a medal?
Didn't you say that I'm a waste of your office space?
Where's my medal?
Give it to me.
Well, I do have one.
It's really a medal.
Yes. Qiao Yi said you caught a cold.
I bought it for you when I passed by the pharmacy.
I don't know which brand is better.
So, I decided to go for the one with creative packaging.
Look.
Alright. Eat your noodles...
and take the medicine.
You only have this?
Yes.
This is all?
Yes.
I have a cold and you want me to eat instant noodles?
What's wrong with instant noodles?
I cooked it personally.
And it has the homemade pickles from Qiao Yi's mom in it.
The pickles with poked chilies?
That's right.
Since you're begging me to eat it,
I'll do you a favor and eat it.
Wait.
Don't force yourself. If you don't like it, I'll eat it.
Someone gave it to me.
I've had it for some time.
You can have it.
Qiao Yi.
I want to go to the concert with you.
I bought one extra ticket.
Everyone else is busy.
I've no choice but to ask you.
What?
I just noticed that you called me.
Do you need something?
I called the wrong number.
I'm hanging up.
Wait.
Can you come out?
I'm outside of your house.