EPISODE 5
So your parents are divorced?
My mom passed away.
I was 11 years old at the time.
Really?
Then, my dad married Ms. Yu.
After that, I was very unhappy.
But I didn't know why.
So I rebelled and kept it all to myself.
I also hung out with the wrong crowd.
In order to keep me away from bad influences,
Ms. Yu sent me to Singapore to study.
You studied abroad all by yourself at such a young age.
Poor you.
It wasn't too bad.
Except for the fact that when I woke up every day,
I would miss my mom's breakfast.
While I was making sandwiches for you,
I cut my finger.
Ah-li, this is Ms. Yu.
Is Mr. Zheng in the office?
Where is he?
BUSINESS WEEKLY
I met a girl recently.
She came to our house to return Yu-en's wallet.
She's an interesting and kindhearted girl.
Hello.
I'm the lady who came to your house last time,
Da-shan Zheng's wife.
Thanks for the sandwich.
PANTRY
Where are the documents?
You startled me.
Sorry.
Don't worry. They'll be ready before today's meeting at 2:00 p.m.
All right.
Let me do it.
How many packets of creamer?
Three.
What about sugar?
No sugar.
-It's too hot. -Is it?
Sorry.
Does it still hurt?
Of course it does.
So what would you like for lunch?
Spicy hot pot.
-In the afternoon? -Why not?
Sure, no problem.
Then...
I'll go check if there's any hot pot restaurant nearby.
Hey, why are you so nice to me today?
Because...
I want to thank you for the sandwich.
How cute.
-Hello, this is Yu-en Zheng. -Yu-en?
Yes, Ms. Yu.
Are you free tonight?
Do you have any plans?
Last time you came to my house, I didn't invite you for dinner.
I feel bad about that.
It's okay Ms. Yu. I was busy anyway.
Yu-en, believe me, I...
really want to be a good mom.
I know.
So why don't you come over for dinner tonight?
Tonight?
Do you have other plans?
I...
I'm good with that.
Sure.
That's great.
But I need you to do me a favor.
Can you please fetch another guest for me?
Okay.
See you at six o'clock then.
I'll text you that guest's address later.
All right, no problem.
See you tonight, Ms. Yu.
See you tonight.
Man-qing Zhong?
That name sounds familiar.
What's the matter?
I just received a phone call from Yu-en's mom.
What?
-Yu-en's mom? -Yes.
But his mom passed away.
It's his stepmom.
-Stepmom? -Yes.
What does she want?
She wants to invite you for dinner
to thank you for returning Yu-en's wallet.
I don't want to go. I need to study.
I wish you'd go.
Think of how hard Mother Qing-xia's life is.
Think of how Mother Chu-hong has to drink every day.
Think of our hopes for you.
Of course,
I won't force you.
You decide for yourself.
Why not?
Your dad invited me to come to your house.
Maybe next time.
What do you mean next time?
You've seen it yourself.
Ms. Yu is a control freak.
If things don't go according to her plan, she'd be very upset.
It's just dinner. What's there to plan?
I'm serious.
From the number of guests, the number of dishes, the seating arrangement...
Ms. Yu would need to plan everything out.
-But it's only one more person. -She won't accept it.
I'm serious.
You told me you missed your mom's breakfast,
so I woke up early in the morning to prepare breakfast for you.
Please don't cry.
I hate it when girls cry.
All right.
How about this?
I'll go to Ms. Yu's dinner as planned, but next time, I'll invite you for sure.
All right?
You promise?
Yes.
No.
Your words are empty without any proof.
Proof?
You're not asking me to prepare you a contract, are you?
Who prepares a contract for his girlfriend?
Have you never had a girlfriend before?
Hold on, you and me...
We're not really...
Wait, just listen to me...
This is my first kiss.
If you go back on what you've said, it means you're taking advantage of me.
You'll get punished.
Only by loving another person,
I will discover
who I really am.
Why do I feel
as if I no longer know
who I am?
Is this the place?
It is.
Third floor.
Excuse me.
Yu-en Zheng?
Do you...
have a twin sister?
The one who lives in...
You know, that street...
Aluminum cans?
Cardboard boxes?
-So you're Man-qing Zhong? -And you're Yu-en Zheng?
-What a coincidence. -Yes.
So, that wasn't your house back then?
I just moved here.
I see.
You...
Aren't you going to take me to...
-Yes, that's right. -Right.
-Here. -Thanks.
I don't know how to wear it.
-Do you need any help? -It's okay, I'm good.
But...
That's better.
-Thanks. -No problem.
Are you ready?
Yes.
This is much simpler.
What did you say?
Nothing.
Be careful.
Take care of this.
My mitt.
Fork.
-Pepper. -Okay.
-Fruit juice. -Okay.
-Mr. Zheng, here's your juice. -Thanks.
Why are you cooking today?
I invited Yu-en for dinner.
It's been a while since we had dinner as a family.
I've also cancelled Xiao-en and Zi-en's chess lesson today.
They're doing homework in their room now.
Why didn't you tell me earlier?
I could've given Yu-en a ride here.
I asked him to fetch another guest.
Is it?
You mean Wei-wei?
It's the girl who found Yu-en's wallet, Man-qing Zhong.
She's such a kind girl.
She came all the way here just to return the wallet.
We should thank her properly, shouldn't we?
Why don't you change into something more youthful?
We wouldn't want to look old next to those youngsters.
Have you been here before?
The scenery here is fantastic during winter.
You can see maple leaves everywhere.
I used to enjoy riding down this road.
How did you know Ms. Yu?
Are you friends with her?
But if I'm not mistaken, all her friends are...
I see.
Are you her relative then?
Sorry, I've been studying abroad these past few years.
So I'm not familiar with my relatives at all.
Like the last time I came back, I realized I have two cousins,
-and the youngest one-- -Yu-en Zheng.
You know, sitting back here is quite uncomfortable and dangerous.
Can you please focus on riding your bike so that we can get there faster?
Thanks.
Sorry about that.
Sorry.
Why don't you...
hold my waist,
to be safe.
All right.
What am I worried about?
Yu-en!
Ah-ru.
Nice to meet you.
-Please come in. -After you.
I smell rosemary.
Ms. Yu planted them.
She likes aromatic plants.
That plant you mentioned that has a soothing scent is called rosemary.
But it's not a type of grass.
During spring and summer, it produces violet flowers.
So it was his current wife who told him the story about the rosemary.
Ms. Yu gave our garden a Balinese look.
But last time, our garden had a European style.
Last time?
Yes.
I mean when my mom was still alive.
There used to be a sandbox here.
I remember how my dad and I played here until we'd both get dirty.
But Ms. Yu said that sand is full of germs.
So we got rid of it.
Ms. Yu is very different from my mom.
But Ms. Yu is great.
She takes good care of our home.
Everything is nice and in order.
Let's go.
She passed away.
I'm sorry for making you bring up such an unfortunate event.
It happened a long time ago.
But it still hurts when I think about it.
Looks like he didn't need the milk candy after all.
Hey!
Where did this bicycle come from?
Ms. Yu doesn't allow Xiao-en and Zi-en to ride bicycles.
Could it be my dad's?
Isn't it too small for him?
You're wrong. I'm not a good dad.
Ever since his mom passed away,
I've never been a good dad.
Can you ride a bicycle?
Yes I can.
Did your dad teach you?
-My dad-- -Are you Man-qing?
Ms. Yu, excuse us.
You're such a pretty girl.
Don't you two...
know each other?
I didn't get to see Man-qing when she came to return your wallet.
So...
my wallet...
It was you.
What's wrong?
Didn't your dad tell you?
Your dad is really getting old.
He keeps forgetting stuff lately.
It's all right.
We can catch up later during dinner.
Yes.
Come on in, Man-qing.
Please come in.
Come.
She found my wallet.
I helped her move her boxes.
What a coincidence.
Da-shan likes to keep things simple, so we don't have much decoration.
Da-shan is here.
Hi, Man-qing.
Da-shan.
So is she the little girl who gave you the milk candy?
You really look like a little girl.
Dad.
Yu-en didn't even know Man-qing was the girl who found his wallet.
I should have fetched Man-qing myself.
Yes. I thought she's...
Never mind.
Let's eat.
Sure.
Come, let's have dinner.
You guys dig in. No need to wait for me.
A perfect house.
A perfect wife.
Two perfect children.
If everything is so perfect,
how come the Perfect Dad
doesn't seem happy?
-Yu-en, why don't you serve Man-qing? -Okay.
Thanks.
Man-qing, don't be shy. Help yourself.
Thanks.
So Man-qing, where did you find Yu-en's wallet?
What?
She probably found it at the club.
What club was it?
I went out to celebrate with my colleagues.
I drank too much and...
Why were you at the club?
Actually,
it was my mom--
Man-qing said she found it at Zhongxiao Road, right?
Yes.
Right.
Then I probably lost it while my colleague sent me home.
Zhongxiao Road is so far from our house.
Why didn't you go to a police station instead?
Actually, I--
I think Man-qing is a very special girl.
I'll ask my friends at the newspaper to write an article on her kind act.
I think that's a good idea.
The world needs more good news like this.
Xiao-en, Zi-en,
-did you hear what Man-qing did? -Yes.
From now on, you two should follow her example. Got it?
-Got it. -Got it.
What's so funny, Yu-en?
Well...
I was thinking...
Actually, I've met Man-qing before.
Really?
-Where? -On the road.
I helped her out.
Then it turns out she's the one who found my wallet.
I think it is such an interesting coincidence.
This is called fate.
Before I married Yu-en's dad, I was his personal assistant.
Before I worked for him, I met him when he hit me with his car.
Because of her,
I feel safe to pursue my studies.
I feel safe to develop my career.
I feel safe even when I fight with her.
Those feelings of security fade away so easily.
When fate comes knocking, there's no way of avoiding it.
Am I right, Da-shan?
Hey
Why haven't you touched your food?
-Yu-en. -Yes?
I have high hopes for the two of you.
Dig in.
Help yourself.
Are the children asleep?
I've put your clothes in the bathroom.
Go take your bath.
What was today about?
What do you mean?
Why did you invite Yu-en and Man-qing for dinner today?
From the way you speak, it's as if I'm not allowed
or I shouldn't have invited Yu-en and Man-qing for dinner.
How did you find Man-qing?
-I asked around. -Who did you ask?
-Why didn't you ask me? -You're busy.
Why did you only tell me at the last minute?
It's only a casual dinner to thank her.
I didn't think it was important enough to tell you way in advance.
If it's just to thank her, I'm okay with it.
But as you can see,
Man-qing is just an innocent girl.
You don't have to...
Don't have to do what?
You said you've neglected Yu-en.
That's why I'm trying to be a good mom.
I want Yu-en to come home for dinner more often.
I want him to meet more girls.
I don't want him to limit himself to Wei-wei Zhang.
I also think I should remind you that you're Yu-en's dad.
You're his dad.
Don't lose the respect
that Yu-en has
for you.
Stop imagining things.
Sure.
Let's stop together.
Thanks.
-Bye. -I...
Good night.
Look, Man-qing's back.
What a coincidence.
Qing-xia called and said she can't carry all the fruits she bought.
So I came downstairs to help her.
What a coincidence it is to see you two come back.
So are you the Yu-en that I've been hearing so much about?
-Nice to meet you. -Nice to meet you.
What's your name?
Hey, come help me over here!
My hands are almost broken.
My poor hands.
-Allow me. -I can carry it.
-I can carry it for you.
Hey, you there, sitting on the motorcycle!
Can't you see a dainty lady like me struggling to carry these bags?
Can't you at least help?
Sure, no problem.
-What are you doing? -I'm getting to know Yu-en.
Why do you want to know?
-Don't be so selfish. -Gosh!
Can't I get to know Yu-en?
I haven't met such a young guy in a while. Let me talk to him. You leave these...
My hands...
-They are about to break. -Here, let me help you.
Thank you.
Look at you. What a handsome young man.
You have quite a nice body, too. I like guys with nice butts.
-Sorry, I shouldn't have touched you. -It's okay.
This way, please.
Man-qing, hurry up. God, why are you so handsome?
Stop posing here.
-Thanks for your help. -It's no problem.
Hurry, open the door.
-Thank you so much. -Don't mention it.
-You're such a big help. -Don't mention it.
Man-qing!
What do you think?
I have good taste, right?
He looks quite charming.
Besides, just now he--
-Do you need any help? -No need.
There are too many people in the kitchen.
-Go to the living room. Stay out of here. -Yes.
What were you saying?
Just now, I felt his hands when he was carrying my bags. It's so big.
She's your daughter's boyfriend. Keep your hands off him.
Look who's talking. You were posing in front of him.
I saw you touching his chest and grabbing his butt.
-I'm speaking as her mom-- -All right, quiet.
He's still here.
Do you want to go home and rest?
-I'm not tired. -Okay.
Can I have a glass of water?
Thanks.
Am I wearing your slippers?
It's okay. You're the guest.
Sorry.
Hey.
So you took all those boxes last time to pack your stuff and move them here?
Yes.
After that incident, I started going there quite often.
For what?
To collect aluminum cans for recycling.
But I never saw you there since.
It turns out you've moved somewhere.
Your mom...
I mean your birth mom.
How did she pass away?
It was...
an accident.
She was pregnant
and she fell down the stairs.
There was no one at home,
and she was bleeding severely.
By the time she reached the hospital, it was already too late.
You...
What is it?
Your dad said after your mom passed away,
he neglected you.
You and my dad...
Hey.
This is one sweet pineapple.
Here, have some.
-Sit down, make yourself at home. -Sit down.
Thank you.
Welcome to our house. Here's your wet towel.
Thanks.
-It's so cold. -It was chilled overnight.
I see.
-Sit down, don't be shy. -Please have a seat.
All right.
You can put this on your neck.
It'll cool you off and help you relax.
Here, have some fruit.
Thanks.
Can you please stop staring at him?
Hey, it's been a while since I have seen a handsome guy. I can't help myself.
Is it good?
-Have some more. -Are we disturbing you two?
-I'll cut another guava. -It's fine, really.
-Do you want to go home instead? -Hey, Yu-en just came here.
Yes, exactly.
Man-qing is so thoughtful. Whoever marries her must be one lucky guy.
Mother Qing-xia...
Yes, you should seize this opportunity.
Mom!
I'm telling the truth.
Excuse me,
may I know...
which one of you
is Mrs. Zhong?
-They're all-- -She's Mrs. Zhong.
Yes, that's right.
You see, the three of us are sisters, so we're Man-qing's...
-aunts. -Yes, that's right.
They're all my moms.
I'm their foster daughter.
What are you saying?
It's true.
We took Man-qing as our daughter.
I'm so jealous.
She's being loved
by three moms all at once.
My mom passed away when I was still in primary school.
Goodness.
So do you miss your mom?
Didn't your dad remarry?
That's my stepmom.
It's not the same.
I understand.
Your stepmom will never be the same as your real mom, right?
-Hang in there. What you need is booze. -Yes!
Yu-en, what would you like to drink? Wine or whiskey?
Hey, he has work tomorrow.
Drinking is a form of relaxation, right?
You can drink as little or as much as you want.
How about some rose wine?
I can't drink.
Beer it is!
Two ice cubes okay?
Impressive.
Here, let's drink up.
Here.
You guys go ahead. I'm going to study.
-Let's drink first! -Yes.
-Worry later. -Cheers.
Remarrying to start a new life...
Nothing wrong with that.
PERFECT DAD
Who said we can only love one person for the rest of our lives?
Even in the olden days, no one was that loyal.
But why does it feel so wrong? So wrong...
So wrong...
PERFECT DAD
Mister...
Da...
shan...
Zheng.
Dad.
Yes?
Why are you still up?
Were you fighting with Mom just now?
We weren't fighting. We were just having a discussion.
Yu-ling said her mom and dad fight all the time.
They even fight when they are watching television or eating.
But they have a rule
that they must hug and make up after a fight.
It's funny.
That's nice.
I told her that you and Mom never fight.
When she told her mom about this,
she said when couples don't fight, something's definitely wrong.
Dad, is there something wrong between you and Mom?
Different couples have different ways of treating each other.
There's no right or wrong.
It's just different.
Tomorrow, I'll tell Yu-ling that it's okay for a couple not to fight.
Come, give me a kiss.
Go to sleep.
-Good night, Dad. -Good night.
Da-shan Zheng, remember this.
This is your true responsibility.
Ms. Yu never spoiled me with hugs...
or let me act like a child.
But she's a good mom.
If it wasn't for her,
I would have become a delinquent today.
But...
I really wish...
there was a warm pair of hands to...
Yes, like this.
Hang in there, Yu-en.
I'm here for you.
I'm so sorry.
Here.
Have some water.
Take it easy.
It's time for me to go.
I'm fine.
-I'm fine. -Okay.
He's falling.
You said you're fine.
-Come, Chu-hong. -What is going on?
He's such a lightweight.
-Put him on the sofa. -One, two, three, pull.
On Monday, the monkey wears new clothes.
On Tuesday, the monkey gets hungry.
On Wednesday, the monkey goes hiking.
On Thursday...
Hey.
Don't you have an exam today?
Yu-en Zheng...
Yu-en Zheng!
What time do you go to work?
It's time for breakfast.
Sorry, I--
I've prepared a towel and toothbrush for you.
Your clothes are in the bathroom. I've washed and pressed them for you.
-Has Yu-en woken up? -Yes.
-Man-yu, the congee is coming to a boil. -Just let it boil.
Hey, is this enough minced meat?
-Let me see. -Don't mess it up.
That should be enough.
Can you wash the pot for me?
This is a home.
I suddenly realized how charming this city is.
It's so cozy here.
The wind feels good. Getting stuck in traffic feels good.
Even the traffic light doesn't bother me.
Her family is so interesting,
and so warm.
Like it's always 97 degrees at her house.
Although I've only been there once,
and I don't know Man-qing's moms very well,
but it feels
like I've known them for a long time.
I guess I've grown to like them.
Am I right, Dad?
Sometimes,
magic happens between two people.
Whenever I'm down, I'd cheer myself up with a box of milk candy.
It really works.
Some people can make you feel right at home.
Really.
It's like eating a popsicle after running for three miles.
It's the best.
Like a soulmate,
or an old friend.
Is this what Ms. Yu meant by fate?
Yes.
It's fate.
That's all.
Actually, it's no big deal.
I just...
feel like telling you about it.
I enjoy listening to you, too.
Dad.
When I talked to you just now,
I suddenly realized...
that I'm your son,
not your employee.
But it's time.
Time for me to be an employee.
Yu-en.
I haven't seen you this happy in a while.
I'm happy for you.
But...
Get back to work.
Yes, Mr. Zheng.
What did you say last time?
Right.
You said...
you should explain.
That you owe Jun-hui an explanation.
Actually,
I disagree.
What do you disagree with?
When it comes to scheming, a man can never beat a woman.
Besides, you're so bad at it.
I even made a joke about it. Don't you remember?
I said if I were into guys, I could even get you to marry me.
I just need to get you drunk and sleep with you.
What do you have to explain?
She's the one who owes you an explanation.
She was just trying to be a good assistant.
She is very diligent.
She even found all your weaknesses.
Why is Jun-hui so suspicious of that girl?
People are all the same.
We always see our own shortcomings
in other people.
You never liked Jun-hui.
What about you? Do you enjoy your life now?
It's all in order
and I'm comfortable.
I can't think of anything
to complain about.
Your orderly and comfortable life
has been interrupted by an accident.
But from a friend's perspective,
I see this accident as a blessing.
At least it proved one thing.
All these years,
you've been trying hard to forget
who you really are.
Only by loving another person,
will I get to discover who I really am.
Who are you?
All these years,
you've been trying hard to forget
who I really am.
-All these years... -Who am I?
-I forgot who I really... -Your lover...
Who you really are.
I feel great.
Everything is great.
Just...
great.
Subtitle translation by Franklin Tan