Even if there was only a 0.01% chance of seeing you fall from grace,
I'd still do everything I could.
The only person who fell from grace and lost everything...
is you.
An Ran, according to our investigation,
you're accused of arson and kidnapping.
You're now under arrest.
Regardless of whether it was An Ran or Yang Tong,
they were just pawns being sacrificed.
This matter isn't over yet.
Who are you? Why are you following me?
I'm sorry, I thought you were someone else.
A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
EPISODE 15
Feifei, do you know any private detectives?
I want to find someone.
Yes. Please look into this for me. Love you.
Other than me, who else do you love?
You heard what I was saying?
I heard everything. Who do you want to find?
Didn't you say you wouldn't interfere with my life?
Of course I'm not interfering.
I could introduce some private detectives to you.
Are you serious?
Of course I'm serious.
I mean, how would Jia Fei know any private detectives?
Then give me their numbers.
What were you thinking?
I just wanted you to feed me a cherry.
Then get it yourself.
Tastes good. You know, with cherries,
the more, the better.
Ling Yizhou, you rascal! I'm going to call the cops on you.
You don't want my help?
Tell me what to do.
First, get your phone.
Second, call Wen Li.
Three, tell Wen Li what you want to do.
Wen Li can command the Lingshi Group,
and you can command Wen Li.
Ling Yizhou, you're so good to me.
That being the case, can the beautiful Miss Xia come to bed now?
Why are you always talking about sleeping now?
I'm a lucky man. The person I want to sleep with is my wife.
You're such a...
Mr. Ling,
you asked me to look into Yang Tong's whereabouts,
but I haven't found any major clues yet.
What I can confirm is that she's currently still in Gangdong.
We haven't found the person she's working for either.
I'm sure that person's target is me.
Expand the scope of this investigation.
Investigate every single person
who has criticized either Lingshi Group or me.
Yes, sir.
Mr. Ling, it's your wife.
Take the call.
Hello, Mrs. Ling.
Mr. Wen, I want to ask you for a favor.
Of course.
I want you to find someone for me.
She's in Gangdong right now.
What's her name?
I don't know her name,
but the person I'm looking for is Ling Yizhou's mom.
You absolutely cannot tell Yizhou about this.
Got it.
Contact me once you find anything.
Yes, ma'am.
-Mr. Ling, your wife-- -You don't need to tell me.
She'll tell me if she wants me to know.
You had time to stop over today?
I wanted to give this to you.
You and Your Charm.
Linlin,
someone's finally going to invest in my movie script.
All the time I've spent looking for investors hasn't been in vain.
Who's the talent scout?
Mr. Ling, of course.
Calm down. We did everything according to the rules. We did nothing illegitimate.
So, who will be playing...
Miss Xia, I cordially invite you
to play the first love of the lead actor in this movie.
Who's the lead actor?
The lovely Mr. Chu.
He didn't want to take it at first,
but after reading my script, he liked it so much he agreed to it.
A story about a secret crush?
That's right. The story's inspiration comes from real-life experiences.
I once was secretly in love with a handsome young man,
and when he was at a train station...
Let me tell you a story.
Sure.
I have a secret crush.
He had a fall out with his father all because of you.
What could that mean other than that he loved you?
Linlin. Hey, Linlin.
What's on your mind?
I was just talking to you.
I don't think I'll be able to play that role.
You know that Chu Yan likes you.
You...
I only noticed it at the brand launch event.
But I know you treat him as a friend, so I didn't say anything.
How did you find out?
Did he tell you?
Stop being ridiculous. An Ran told me.
She always has evil intentions.
I think it would be best if you ask him about it directly.
We're all just speculating here.
If he really likes you...
then he's an unfortunate soul.
He fell for his best friend's wife.
-Just thinking about it makes me sad. -Feifei!
Alright, I'll stop talking about it.
But if he admits it,
you need to end it immediately. You got me?
Don't let him think he has a chance.
If you don't, you all might create a drama-filled love triangle.
What are you going to do with this script?
Why worry about finding actors when I have a screenplay masterpiece?
I just thought it suited you two well, so I took advantage of our friendship.
I'll look for someone else if you think it would be awkward.
What time is it?
I have a meeting in a bit. I've got to go now.
Remember to get a clear answer from him.
I understand.
Oh, yeah...
I couldn't find a private detective for you.
I've already taken care of it. Get going.
Bye. See you.
Bye.
You're so immature.
Then why did you get tricked?
-You're silly. -You're the silly one.
So what did you want to talk about?
I heard you agreed to be in Jia Fei's movie.
It's because I'm afraid of her. She called me 30 times a day.
She asked me to be the lead actor's first love.
Oh... really?
During the time you disappeared,
An Ran told me... She said that...
Just say it. Stop beating around the bush.
If you can't say it, drop it.
An Ran said that...
you like me.
I know you're a good person,
but I love Ling Yizhou, so...
What did you just say? I like you?
That's the funniest thing I've ever heard in my whole life.
What do you mean? That liking me is funny?
So, I'm not a likable person?
When it comes to women I like,
they at least have to be a Best Actress winner.
So you can get in line after you win that.
Then I might consider it.
You once said you have a crush on someone.
Miss, get over yourself.
Let me tell you something.
Even if you were the last woman in the world...
I'd rather be with Ling.
Screw you. Ling Yizhou is mine.
Try being a woman in your next life if you want him.
An Ran lied to me again. I knew it.
Don't blame others because your brain is faulty.
That being the case, I can be in Jia Fei's movie now.
You're still thinking of turning it down?
I didn't want it to be awkward.
Enough of that.
Only Jia Fei would ask Xia Lin to act in a movie sincerely.
Everyone else just wants to get on Mr. Ling's good side.
You were going to reject it? Who do you think you are?
It's none of your business.
-Ouch! -Stop playing around and get up.
It really hurts. I think I'll need money for medicine.
Yizhou can take you to the doctor then, because I won't.
Oh, wow. I'm OK now.
I'm fine.
By the way...
how are things with your dad now?
That old geezer?
I'd say health-wise, he's doing OK.
When he found out about what happened to you,
all of a sudden he aged so fast.
I think he really loves you.
He just doesn't know how to express it.
You should try to talk to him about it.
Maybe you can break the barrier between you two.
Alright. You have enough to worry about already.
I'll handle it myself.
So, what about your crush?
I think I'll give up.
Why?
Seeing her happy is good enough for me.
It doesn't matter how I feel.
I never would have guessed you were a lovesick romantic.
Don't worry. We'll find you one just as good.
Don't introduce a bunch of hot messes, or I'll stop being friends.
Mrs. Ling, I found her. She's staying at Lingyun Hotel.
What's up?
Something came up. I have to go.
Do you need a ride?
That's OK. I've got to go now.
Talk soon. Bye.
Bye.
Chu Yan, you did well.
Mrs. Ling.
-Hey. -Hi.
It's you. The movie star who owes me money.
Get in. I'll drive to a bank.
Don't worry about the money now.
Could you do me a favor, though?
My scooter is broken,
and I haven't made all my deliveries yet.
I'll be in trouble if a customer complains.
No. How could I let you bring food in my car?
Do you want your video posted online then?
You're threatening me?
I wouldn't say that.
We're just two people helping one another out.
Sorry to trouble you.
There's a fan over there.
Hurry up! Go.
Let's go.
Hey! Did you lie to me?
I promise I'll erase the video once my deliveries are finished.
You'd better.
Your seatbelt.
I presume you asked me here today
because you know who I am already.
What about Yizhou?
He doesn't know I came to see you.
I saw you in an old photo.
I didn't think he'd hold onto it.
If you don't mind me asking,
why did you abandon Ling Yizhou?
He's never told you?
He's never mentioned you.
Really?
He probably hates me.
Mrs. Ling...
nobody would hate their own mother for no reason.
True. You're right.
I was sick of his father's tyranny.
So I...
fell in love with someone else.
I know that, to you,
that's not what a good wife would do.
But back when I got married to his dad...
we enjoyed happy times.
Unfortunately, good times never last.
Over time, his controlling nature revealed itself.
Where are you going?
Jin Yun asked me to go shopping with her, so I won't be back for lunch.
Jin Yun?
She's the neighbor who just moved in.
She came over to say hello recently. You two have met.
Why didn't you tell me last night?
You came home late.
And it's not even a big deal.
Get home before three o'clock.
You need to go to a banquet with me tonight.
Next time you want to go out, you need to tell me earlier.
Your skirt's too short. Put on something else first.
It got more unreasonable over time.
He treated home life like he was running a company.
Whatever I did... I needed his permission first.
I wasn't allowed to work and I couldn't have friends.
Even food. If he didn't like it...
then I couldn't eat it.
I guess bullying runs in the family.
Did you ever stand up to Yizhou's father?
For Yizhou's sake...
I settled for peace time after time.
But all I got from that...
was a growing sense of feeling suffocated.
What are you doing?
Ling Jing, I'm not one of your employees.
I deserve to have my own freedom.
You can't keep me locked up.
I don't stop you from going out.
You don't?
I always have two bodyguards with me. Am I a convict?
Ling Jing, you are a selfish dictator, through and through.
I want a divorce.
Are you crazy?
Mom, where are you going?
Go back to bed right now. She can go wherever she likes.
At that moment...
I knew that was the only chance I'd ever have to escape from that home.
Mom!
So I...
So you abandoned Yizhou.
I had no choice.
If I'd taken Yizhou with me,
Ling Jing would have stopped me.
Have you ever thought about that fact that
he was still so young when you left?
How would he be able to deal with a controlling father like that?
I didn't think about anything at that time.
So, later on...
did you go back to see him often?
I wasn't brave enough...
to see the resentment in his eyes.
His father died 18 months ago.
I worried he couldn't deal with it alone, so I hurried back.
But the whole time, he never wanted to see me.
I know you feel that...
I was a failure as a mother.
I didn't fulfill the responsibilities of a mother.
To be honest, I'd never expect Yizhou to forgive me.
I just hope that I'll be able to watch him from afar.
I just want to see him happy.
Then I can feel at ease.
You're not going to eat?
Give me the ribs then.
You seem quite content.
I have food to eat, clothes to wear,
and a job to support myself.
Why would I be discontent?
The people I hate the most
are people who feel sorry for themselves and whine all the time.
I just hate seeing you whine all the time.
It's not like the entire world owes you.
Why are you laughing?
I'm laughing because somebody once told me what you just said.
You have a nice smile.
You should laugh more.
Thank you.
Are you sick or something? Why are you thanking me?
Thank you for occupying my time so I don't feel sad.
Young lady, don't you fall in love with me.
What are you talking about?
I already like someone else.
As if I care.
Hurry up and eat.
LINGSHI GROUP
I told you to stop. Why aren't you listening to me?
What are you arguing about?
Director Ling.
Mumu, why are you here?
I came to check up on you. So, I'm not welcome here?
Feeling guilty about something?
How could I? I've done nothing wrong.
I was just kidding.
I brought you some food.
I was worried you'd be so busy you'd forget to eat.
What a considerate wife.
Director Ling, I'm going to leave now.
Who's that female secretary out there?
I don't know her. She transferred up to us after Wen Li's injury.
She won't last.
What do I have to be worried about? She's not as pretty as me.
What did you do today?
I met up with Chu Yan.
He's getting old. I want to find him a girlfriend.
He told me not to interfere.
Chu Yan is well aware about marriage and stuff.
It's not your concern.
Alright, finish eating and get back to work.
I don't want to work.
I'm done with work for the day. The rest of the day is yours.
It's getting late. How about we head home?
No...
I'm so tired. Hug me for a while.
Director Ling, the documents concerning the bids are ready.
Tell me about it tomorrow.
Why are you laughing?
I just think that
my husband is handsome, amazing, and I'm proud of his achievements.
If I'm that impressive, shouldn't you reward me for it?
We can't. We're in your office.
What's so bad about doing this in the office?
We just can't.
Director Ling.
I said, tell me about it tomorrow.
Director Ling, sorry to bother you...
Do you want to get fired?
No...
No one will bother us now.
Ling Yizhou, when are you going to retire?
I want to live with you in the middle of nowhere,
and cut you off from the world.
Then, no one will steal you from me.
You're talking nonsense. Let's continue.
Hold on.
You promise?
Let's go.
Mrs. Ling.
Linlin, sorry to bother you.
Mrs. Ling, it's so early. Are you OK?
I made some breakfast food that Yizhou loved as a child.
I just came to drop it off.
Your hands are cold. You must have waited a long time.
It's alright.
I didn't have anything else to do anyway.
Go back in before you catch a cold. I'll leave now.
How about this, Mrs. Ling?
You can come at noon to cook lunch.
Would that be OK?
Of course.
Mumu?
You're up?
Why are you hugging me?
I travelled miles looking for my wife.
Why have you kidnapped my wife?
Go freshen up.
Your wife will be cooking for you today.
It's guaranteed to amaze your taste buds.
Go on.
Try this soup dumpling.
What's up? It's not good?
That's impossible.
It does taste a little fishy.
I woke up early to make this, so you have to finish it all.
How did you learn to make dumplings?
I... I looked it up online.
This is the first time I've made it. Does it taste OK?
It tastes a bit like my childhood.
Pidan, are you hungry? What do you want to eat?
Mommy is going to feed you. Are you hungry?
Why do you treat the dog just as good as me?
-I need to check to see how he's feeling. -What about how I feel?
You're jealous of a dog? You think I talk with you less than him?
Let me ask you this. Who would you save first if we were both drowning?
You could be on the Chinese swimming team, so of course I'd save Pidan.
Wrong answer. Try again.
What are you trying to ask me?
If your mom and I were drowning, who would you save first?
I feel like you've never talked about your mom before.
Change the question a bit.
Replace my mom with my grandma.
I'd save my grandma first...
because I'll teach you how to hold your breath.
How do you teach someone to hold their breath?
You teach her like this.
Mrs. Ling, you're here.
Linlin...
Is this OK?
It will be OK. Yizhou stays at the office during the day.
I had Ms. Huang go take care of grandma. She won't be back until tonight.
This is my first time in Yizhou's home.
It feels wonderful.
This dog is...
Yizhou gave me the dog as a gift. He's called Pidan.
We raised this kind of dog when Yizhou was a child.
His dad got rid of it.
He's hated animals ever since that happened.
Yes. When we first got the dog, we had a big argument over it.
Really?
You know, I've always been afraid of Yizhou.
I worried he'd become a cold man like his father.
But I see that he grew up to be a good person,
so I feel very grateful.
Linlin, thank you.
Mrs. Ling, I bought all the ingredients.
I'll take the food to Yizhou when it's ready.
He ate the crab roe dumplings you made this morning.
He said they tasted like his childhood.
-Really? -Yeah.
Our memories can be fuzzy, but taste never is.
Nobody forgets the taste of their mother's food.
Mrs. Ling, I want to learn from you while you're cooking.
Sounds good.
The next slide features data analysis for the first half of the year.
Based on these figures, we can see that
compared to last June...
Will you be at the office at noon?
I will. What's up?
I can't just ask how you're doing?
ONE MESSAGE REMOVED
That's more like it.
Keep your distance from that female secretary,
because I'll pop in from time to time.
I'll do as you wish, my lovely wife.
Be a good boy. I miss you.
Keep going.
Wen Li...
I left the bid information at home.
-Go get it for me at noon. -Got it, Mr. Ling.
Never mind.
I'll get it myself. You don't need to go.
It's alright. It's not an inconvenience.
Someone at home misses me. Why should you go?
Do you know what it's like to have someone miss you?
Is anyone missing you?
I knew it.
Linlin...
tell me something about Yizhou.
What do you want to hear?
Is he healthy?
Are there any problems at the company?
What are his hobbies?
He works out every morning, so he's really healthy.
He never gets sick.
I don't know much about his work.
As for his hobbies,
he used to only love work. Now he has a dog to walk.
Oh, really?
I don't know if his taste buds have changed.
I can tell you that he's really picky.
There are so many vegetables he won't eat,
and he doesn't like spicy food.
That's because as a child he had an eczema flare-up after eating spicy food.
He had rashes all over,
so he never ate spicy food again.
That explains it.
Sometimes he eats spicy food now, but nothing happens.
That's because he grew up. His immune system is stronger now.
Mrs. Ling.
What's wrong?
I need to use the bathroom.
Are you OK?
Linlin.
Why are you here?
Yizhou, why are you home?
Explain to me why this person is in my home right now!
-I... -Don't blame Linlin for this.
I begged her.
I just wanted to make you some good food.
So you made the crab roe dumplings this morning?
I was perfectly clear that I never wanted to see you again.
Please leave right now.
-Yizhou, don't do this. She's your mother. -Just be quiet!
On the day my father died, I told you
that I wanted nothing to do with you anymore.
Anything you do right now means nothing.
I'm sure I've been clear enough.
Yizhou, Linlin is a good girl.
Don't blow up at her.
I don't need an outsider dealing with family issues!
Get out.
Get out!
Mrs. Ling...
Mumu, what happened to your finger? Does it hurt? Let me see.
Don't talk to me. It doesn't matter how bad it hurts.
This afternoon was my fault. Please forgive me.
You were so mean to me today.
I'm sorry that I lost my temper.
I burnt my hand.
I'll burn my hand too if you stop being mad.
What are you talking about? I wouldn't let you do that.
Yizhou,
one day, I noticed someone following me around.
I found out it was her.
So I had Wen Li look up her address and went to meet her.
I just wanted to understand you better.
You never talk about her and you don't let Ms. Huang mention her.
It's like she became our family's taboo.
Yizhou, this isn't normal.
Maybe you still hold a grudge about the past,
but she has her own pain as well.
Plus, she's your mom.
What's her pain?
If she loved me, then why did she leave me and my dad for another man?
That's not love at all.
Do you know why I hate my birthday?
It's because she left me on the day I turned eight.
This robot...
was the first gift she ever gave me,
and it was the last one as well.
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday, dear Yizhou
Here's your gift.
That day I cried, I screamed, I begged her not to leave.
But she didn't even look back at me.
Even though that robot got smashed to pieces...
I still don't know why...
I've never been able to throw this photo away.
When I was little, I'd always wonder...
if it was because I wasn't good enough.
I wasn't good enough. That's why she left me without any qualms.
I'm sorry. I didn't know about any of this.
I became a very obedient child.
I did whatever my father told me to do.
But I always hoped that she'd come back to see me again.
But she never came back, not once.
And I was just so disappointed.
Over time...
that disappointment turned into hate.
That's right, I hated her.
It's OK.
We don't have to see her if you don't want to.
I'll always be with you anyway.
I'm sorry.
Mumu...
I used to be so afraid.
I was afraid to face her.
To me, she was like a scab.
I could pretend it didn't exist as long as I didn't pick at it.
I was afraid the wound was too big.
That it would never be able to fully heal.
But I'm not afraid anymore...
because I have you at my side.
Yizhou.
You should invite her to come here tomorrow.
What?
Eventually, I need to fix this, right?
I have you at my side anyways, so I've got nothing to fear.
So you're willing to have a heart-to-heart chat with her?
Didn't I promise you I'd never lie to you again, silly girl?
Ling Yizhou...
do I keep forgetting to finally tell you...
that I love you?
I know it even if you don't say it.
But Mumu...
I love you even more.
Hurry up and close the door. Ms. Huang just saw us.
It's alright. She can understand this.
I'm so embarrassed.
-This is all your fault. -My fault?
I didn't even get to eat one cherry. I'm hungry.
Did you know that I'm hungry, too?
Is this domestic violence?
What will you do about it? I'll keep it up if you keep being bad.
You said you'll keep it up?
Ling Yizhou, you're such a pervert.
Did you say that on purpose?
Subtitle translation by Luke Deming
Why are you here?
Is this how you treat your guests?
Nan?
Long time no see...
Mom.
"Ling Yizhou of Lingshi Group indifferent towards his biological mother..."
Sir, I've investigated
the source of the news article, but the contributor was anonymous.
I think you should go to the hospital.
You might... be pregnant.