Episode 8
Why didn't you reply my text yesterday?
I got home very late.
My cellphone ran out of battery.
Did you tail him?
Where did he go?
I was struggling at that time.
I wanted to tell him what I saw.
But, I couldn't bring myself to.
We were educated to be honest.
But one day, you'll suddenly realize that everyone around you...
learnt to lie.
Some lie for themselves...
and some lie for others.
He... He went to a restaurant...
to meet a friend.
Man or woman?
Man.
Did you talk to my brother?
How did it go?
I haven't talked to him yet.
You need to do it quickly.
I can't believe...
my first date of the semester...
turned out to be a guy.
And I actually came.
How did you get my cellphone number?
No, don't tell me.
It's impossible for you to get it from a guy.
I don't give guys in the class my number.
As for the girls,
there are too many of them.
Do you have time?
Me?
Okay. Call me "big brother"...
and I'll be your tutor.
I'll buy you a meal.
You'll even buy me a meal?
This Saturday with your dad.
Isn't this none of your concern?
It's the condition in our deal.
What deal?
She did me a favor.
So, I want to return the favor.
Is Zhao Qiao Yi really a retard?
Are we friends to her?
We're not friends.
Then why did you bother to come?
To honour our contract.
This is none of your concern.
You don't plan to persuade...
and further convince me at all?
Why do you hate eating with him?
What did my sister tell you?
He said your mom divorced your dad...
because of domestic violence.
So that you'll give up sooner,
let me tell you the whole story.
My sister...
had a major surgery when she was still a kid.
Until today, her back...
can't feel anything.
Qiao Yi.
Come here.
Pour wine for me.
Why are you so useless?
Dad, don't beat Qiao Yi!
-No! -Move!
I'm sorry! Don't beat me!
Please!
I advise you to...
get the surgery done as soon as possible.
If her condition worsens,
her heart and lungs will be compressed.
I've no money for her surgery!
We can sell our house!
I heard from people that...
twins came from inherited genes.
My family...
has never had twins.
I'm suspecting that...
they aren't my kids!
You scoundrel!
I want a divorce!
Even if I've to sell our house,
I must treat Qiao Yi!
I don't need you to take care of my children!
Fine. A divorce, right?
The three of you...
can get lost now!
The doctor said...
I'll die.
I overheard it.
Brother, I'm scared.
You won't die.
What if I die?
If you die,
I'll change my name to yours...
and live in your stead.
Be strong, Qiao Yi.
Good girl.
I don't want to give you my name.
I don't want it either.
There is a strong...
power in my sister's heart...
that got her through the hardships...
and still keeps her kind,
optimistic...
and strong.
She's the one that amazed me the most.
End of the story.
Are you satisfied now?
Even though Qiao Yi trusts you,
I don't.
This is our family business.
Don't interfere.
There is a strong...
power in my sister's heart...
that got her through the hardships...
and still keeps her kind,
optimistic...
and strong.
She's the one that amazed me the most.
Where did you get this?
I picked it up.
How far can it transmit our voice?
Around 200-300 m.
Why don't we try it later?
With this, you can't go missing again.
Okay.
Brother, can you hear me?
I hear you!
Don't go too far!
Brother, can you still hear me?
Brother.
Sister!
Sister, where are you?
Sister!
Qiao Yi, can you hear me?
Brother, say something!
Where are you?
Can you hear me?
Aunt Zhang, I told you that...
you shouldn't go grocery shopping at noon.
Come. Sit here and get some rest.
Sister!
Qiao Yi!
I can't hear you!
Where are you, Qiao Yi? I can't find you!
Aunt Zhang, please sit here. I'll go and check on him.
What's wrong, boy?
My younger sister is gone.
Good boy. Don't cry.
I'm here for you.
I'll definitely find her for you.
Okay?
Let me show you some magic. Watch.
My thumb is gone.
Qiao Yi!
Guan Chao!
-Mom! -Mom!
I told you to stay home!
Why didn't you listen to me?
Are you their mother?
Yes.
Don't worry. They're fine.
This area has been quite safe.
Right?
Thank you, Mr. Police.
I've never seen you before.
Did you just move over?
Yes.
Let me introduce myself.
My name is Tian Wei Min.
I'm in charge of this area.
If you run into any problem,
you can contact me directly.
You said you wanted to celebrate your 40th birthday!
That's why I informed everyone!
I don't want it.
I sent an invitation card to everyone in my office.
They all claimed to be busy.
Busy?
They just have no respect for me at all!
I'm a living joke!
But I've made a reservation in a restaurant!
I'll cancel it!
You guys...
stay out of this!
He's so unreasonable. Wha's wrong with him?
He doesn't have friends?
Done. What word is it?
"Qin".
It's just "Miao"! You liar! I'm done playing with you!
I can't believe this.
Qiao Yi, sit straight.
Why?
Just sit straight.
Now guess.
Guess what.
The word I wrote on your back.
You wrote a word on my back?
Let me write a simple one.
I...
I can't tell.
No way.
I wrote it so slowly and it's such a simple word.
Are you lying to me?
Let me do it.
Turn around.
Done.
"Yan".
Correct.
Is she just lucky?
Do it again.
Done.
"Zhao".
Correct.
How... How come I couldn't tell?
The teacher's coming! Class is starting!
I'm too lucky.
I can't believe I got it right.
Yan Mo!
Yan Mo.
Can you come to my house tomorrow?
Then I'll be expecting you tomorrow.
See you tomorrow.
What's the best gift for your girlfriend or boyfriend's parents?
Why are you still awake?
I'm going to bed soon.
Where's dad?
He...
He went to meet his old classmates.
What's the matter?
Do you need something?
No.
Rest early, mom.
You too.
Don't stay up.
I'll be waiting for you two at Huawen Restaurant tomorrow.
So handsome.
What?
What are you doing?
I've something to say.
Hello, uncle.
Silly Mo Mo.
It's me.
Yan Mo came too?
You're here.
I told you you don't know how to pump.
Come in.
Can you help me pump the balloons?
I'm not good at this.
You don't have to bring a present.
I brought something nice too.
Where's Zhao Guan Chao?
He went to meet that person.
I made a deal with him.
I'll stay back to decorate the house for my dad's birthday.
You love your stepdad?
Of course.
He's the coolest man I've ever seen.
He's always calm and composed.
So, I've mad respect for him.
Sir.
Your menu.
Okay.
You order.
Sir.
I'll get a Chinese menu for you.
It's okay.
I'm a regular customer.
Let me see.
This one is in large font.
It's the first one. I'm sure it's their signature dish.
I'll have this.
Sir.
That's the name of our restaurant.
The name is the brand.
Let me take my time to decide.
Open this for me.
Alright, sir.
Please wait.
Sir, should I heat up the cuisines?
Let's wait until the others come.
Thank you.
Please enjoy.
Thank you.
Wei Min.
Happy birthday.
Thank you, my dear.
What taste is this? It's so weird.
That's the right taste. Don't waste it.
Come. Drink it.
Those two...
went to meet Zhao Lei?
Yes.
They should.
After all, he's their father.
Blood is thicker than water.
Wei Min.
Thank you.
You know you don't have to thank me.
I just feel like...
time passed really fast.
So many years passed in the blink of an eye.
When I first met the two kids,
they were so little.
They're so big now.
Do you remember when the two kids...
started calling me dad?
Guan Chao called you dad since the day...
we registered our marriage.
That's because I bought him a pair of skate shoes.
Qiao Yi is different.
She wouldn't call me dad.
Why are your two children...
completely different in terms of personality?
Guan Chao is so sly.
But, Qiao Yi is very prideful.
Qiao Yi might be the younger one,
but she is...
more mature than Guan Chao.
When they were still kids,
Guan Chao did everything he could...
to please me...
and make me buy toys for him.
But Qiao Yi...
understood that we were poor.
So, she told me that...
she didn't like those things.
Sometimes, I'm really worried...
about her getting bullied outside.
Actually, that day Zhao Lei called,
I felt really restless.
Su Ying.
Can you do me a favor?
What is it?
Well,
can you talk to Qiao Yi?
When she gets married,
can she let me escort her...
down the aisle in her wedding?
I know I'm not her biological father.
But,
I've so much to say to that stupid guy she marries.
I want to say to that stupid guy,
"Do you know that...
since the day I became Qiao Yi's dad,
I swore to protect this girl forever,
so that nothing can harm her?"
"I will shower her with my affection."
"I won't let anybody hurt her."
"Today,
I will hand her to you in one piece."
"From now on, you are the one that will love her...
and protect her."
"But, I won't allow you...
to hurt her even for the slightest."
"Or else I won't spare you."
But, I'm worried.
What if she marries a guy who doesn't treat her well?
How dare she!
Then we'll take her home.
We'll provide for her.
I think the food here is too expensive.
Why didn't you tell me earlier?
Guan Chao.
Come. Sit down.
Alright.
I don't know what you like.
I just ordered a few cuisines.
Waiter.
Heat up the dishes.
It's okay. I've no appetite.
I thought you wouldn't come.
What do you want?.
Speak.
Guan Chao.
Move to Canada with me.
I know you hate me.
I was poor back then.
But, I'm doing well now.
I want to make up for it.
You're my son.
What about Qiao Yi?
How do you plan to compensate her?
Qiao Yi?
She's a girl.
Once she gets married,
she'll belong to another family.
I should feel happy.
Qiao Yi hasn't seen the ugliest side of humans.
I'll never forgive you for what you did to her.
Do you know what I was thinking each time you beat her?
I was asking myself, "What can I do to make you stop?"
"Is my death the only way to save her?"
You made me feel like...
the most useless older brother in the world.
Guan Chao.
I was an alcoholic.
But, I've changed.
I've realized my mistakes.
Give me a chance to make up for it.
Okay?
I heard you got married again.
You've another daughter now.
Yes.
I believe you can get along with her.
She's a better sister than Qiao Yi.
For more than 10 years, I couldn't figure out...
why you didn't beat me.
Was it because I was adorable...
or was it because of your conservative mindset?
What is this?
You got worried because you can't make another son?
Then you suddenly recalled that...
you used to have a son...
that can continue your bloodline for you.
He's perfect for this, right?
Guan Chao.
How could you say that?
What do you...
take Qiao Yi for?
I want to say sorry.
Not every apology can be accepted.
You can't find salvation or forgiveness in me.
Stop calling us.
Let this be our last meeting.
Guan Chao.
Wait. Guan Chao!
I'm sorry!
I love you!
Guan Chao!
Do it for me.
Please go.
If you were me, would you go?
I no longer love or hate that man.
I don't want you to bear the hatred forever.
I don't care where he's going.
You're the one that matters.
Why aren't they back yet?
Soon I guess.
Yan Mo.
There's something I didn't tell you.
That day...
The kids aren't home.
Don't turn on the lights.
Xiao Ying Ying.
What?
I'm right before you.
Don't you think your hubby...
looks handsomer than usual today?
Don't you think your wifey...
looks prettier than usual today?
Yes.
You're so pretty.
Handsome.
Who might you be?
It's been rude of me.
My name is Yang Guo.
The people gave me...
the nickname of "Condor Hero".
May I know your name?
I'm the senior of...
your master Xiao Long Nu.
My name is Li Mo Chou...
and my nickname is Xiao Ying Ying.
I've been rude.
I see. You're Aunt Mo Chou.
I've missed you after we parted ways that year.
Why not we go to my room and reminisce?
Sure.
This way.
Let's go.
-What's going on? -What is this?
Surprise!
Uncle. Auntie. Have a good day.
I'm going home.
Uncle. Auntie.
Sorry for disturbing.
Uncle. Auntie. I'll walk them home.
Happy birthday, uncle.
I swear...
they're usually not like that.
Mo Mo.
This...
This is your mom's.
What is this?
Why is it with you?
I think it's some kind of official document.
Take it back for her.
Qiao Yi.
What was it you wanted to tell me?
That day I tailed your dad,
he met with a woman.
And?
Then a child came...
and called him "dad".
Thank you.
Yan Mo.
Why are you still here?
Why are you back so late?
I went to so many bakeries...
and finally bought this.
What did he say?
He said...
he's regretful for not taking good care of you.
He wants you to eat well...
and grow up healthily.
He also said that...
he's sorry...
and that he loves you.
Where is he moving to?
Canada.
Actually, I think I'm quite lucky.
Lucky my foot.
Your life is a sad song.
It's so miserable.
I'm serious.
Think of my surgery.
The syringe the doctor used...
to inject the anaesthetic into me was bigger than my arm.
He made me count down.
I lost consciousness when I counted to 7.
Seven is my lucky number.
So the surgery was a success.
Did it hurt?
It hurt a lot when they pulled out the drainage tubes.
My entire body was shivering.
But, I kept holding my tears back.
I remember that...
you were holding my hand.
After they pulled out the tubes, I realized that you were crying.
Zhao Guan Chao.
You're a man.
How could you cry in front of so many people?
That was so embarrassing.
I couldn't help it.
My sister was pushing herself.
I couldn't do anything for you.
So, I cried for you.
Well,
I feel like I don't need to be strong...
because I've an older brother.
The fact that we can grow up together...
makes me feel so happy...
and safe.
I don't have to be afraid of walking alone at night,
stumbling,
screwing up...
or getting bullied.
Because my family...
will always protect me.
So, it's okay no matter where I fall.
Someone will always help me up.
That's why...
you shouldn't go too far from us.
Make it so that I can find you anytime.
But,
if there's a person...
who doesn't have friends...
or family...
and he grows up sensibly...
without anyone worrying about him...
like a programme designed to run on its own...
that'll never make mistake,
isn't a person like him...
really lonely?
Maybe he enjoys being lonely.
I'm leaving.
My tour starts in May.
If everything goes well,
I'll try to come back on Xiao Mo's birthday.
I need your cooperation.
I'm not sure if I can.
We can't let this go on forever.
What do you mean you're not sure?
What do you mean we can't let this go on?
We agreed to this back then.
Son.
You're back.
Your dad has some...
You're leaving?
I've some work to do.
I need to travel.
Also,
I need to leave tomorrow morning.
My troupe has a dance...
Alright.
Our rehearsal...
Am I a retard to you?
Do you not even bother to come up with a good excuse anymore?
You...
Where's your wedding band?
Who are you talking to over the phone?
Why do you sleep in your study for different reasons all the time?
Explain to me.
Why does it say "divorce" on the marital status field?
This...
Son.
We're sorry.
Yes.
We divorced a long time ago.
We're always apart...
and our personalities are incompatible.
We decided on a divorce...
after careful consideration.
We're sorry...
we hid it from you.
How long has it been?
Since 7 years ago.
I did it for your sake.
I was worried about you.
You were so little at that time.
The two of you are my parents.
The people closest to me...
and the people I trust the most.
How could you think that...
you're helping me by lying to me?
Son!
-Son! -Hurry!
-Son! -Son!
We're sorry.
We divorced a long time ago.
How long has it been?
Since 7 years ago.
Family is everyone's weakness.
It makes you weak.
But, after you cry,
you'll become incredibly strong.
Sometimes, family members...
get into a fight for the smallest thing ever.
But, they are willing to...
protect one another with their lives.
I'm surprised the kids put in so much effort for this.
Yes.
I can't believe those stupid brats...
Make a wish.
Let's blow the candles together.
Come.
Family members...
stick together...
and support each other...
through adversities.
This is the purpose of a family.
Be careful.
Su Ying.
That fine aged wine passed down in my family...
is superb!
Superb!