EPISODE 10
Sorry, I've been busy lately,
so this place is a bit messy.
The floor's a bit dirty.
Wear my slippers.
Okay, thanks.
-Come in. -Okay.
This is the living room.
That's the mini kitchen,
the dining room
-and that's-- -It's very obvious.
What would you like to drink?
Water will be fine.
Make yourself at home.
What about soda?
Okay. Sounds good.
Thanks.
You're welcome.
So where's the photo exhibit?
It's not really an exhibit.
They're not even life shots.
You'll regret not choosing North American Museum after seeing these.
The two of them talk all the time.
Who?
Him
and her.
But she usually never speaks
and he can never shut up.
Look carefully.
He's rambling again.
What is he saying?
He said
that no girl has come over before,
so he is very shy.
Where are the photos?
I took these when I was in college.
That was when I backpacked in Europe.
That's Santorini Island in Greece. Do you know that place?
Everything was beautiful like how it was in postcards.
Don't you have any photos of you when you were young?
I have one here.
This one.
It's my passport photo.
Why aren't there photos of your parents?
They're probably in the old house.
I thought you would keep your mom's pictures with you.
We can't always live in the past.
See?
He is talking again.
What about you?
What do you want to say?
Why would you think that I have something to say?
Nothing.
I feel like I don't know you at all.
My name is Yu-en. I graduated from NTU in Singapore.
My hobbies are watching movies, listening to music and reading.
I came back to Taiwan a year ago.
At first, it was rough. I had no friends and was homesick.
I stayed in a hotel for two months before I found a place to live in.
This place was a shabby dormitory before.
But because of my creativity,
the dorm became a whole new place.
It's warm and cozy now.
That concludes the report.
What's wrong?
Why did you stay in a hotel for two months?
Nothing.
It's just that...
I didn't want to bother my dad and Ms. Yu.
Have you
ever hated your dad?
My dad?
Why?
Because...
when you were helpless,
he was not there to take care of you
because he remarried.
Or maybe
because the familiar place you once called home
makes you feel like an outsider now.
I am fine now.
Do you mean you hated him before?
What about you?
Have you ever hated your dad who abandoned you?
I was always very grateful so I didn't really have room for hate.
But maybe...
What?
I thought I didn't hate my dad.
I'll go get the door.
Dad. Why are you here?
Man-qing said she wanted to see my photos.
So...
It's nothing, I was just passing by.
Sorry, I should have called first.
It's okay. You guys continue.
Man-qing came because...
Dad.
Dad, what's wrong?
Where's Man-qing?
She said you might have something to tell me so she left.
Dad.
Get in the car.
Okay.
Come.
What's wrong?
Nothing. I got cut by the cactus.
We played basketball and now we're sweating a lot.
Can you tell me why you came looking for me?
Can I ask you a few questions?
It's not a math question, right? I'm the worst at that subject.
It's the forbidden subject.
It's not like that, Dad.
Man-qing and I haven't...
We're still...
It's so awkward.
I want to understand the part of your life I'm not involved in.
Which part?
DISTILLED WATER
I want to know everything from the time your mom died
to the time we became father and son again.
What were you thinking in the garden?
Were you crying yourself to sleep like how I was every night?
Why did you refuse to come back every holiday after you went to Singapore?
And why...
Dad.
It's all in the past now.
Are you sure it's over?
You said so yourself, that we can't live in the past.
Right?
About my remarriage, what do you think of it?
As long as you're happy.
What if I'm not happy?
Dad, are you unhappy?
Actually, I've lost the right to be happy a long time ago.
You should be happy.
You must be happy.
I want you to be happy.
What about you?
Are you happy?
Ever since I met Man-qing,
I started to understand what it means to be happy.
Look carefully.
He is rambling again.
I...
Well...
Man-qing, why didn't you answer your phone?
She said she has something important to tell you, so...
Surprised? I came all the way here to warn you.
I don't need your kindness.
Hey, Man-qing! What's with this attitude?
No wonder I never liked you.
I don't need you to like me.
Man-qing,
you must be careful of Yu-en's stepmom.
That's right. She is really horrible.
Last time, I went to tell her about your mothers being hostesses.
Do you know what she said?
She threatened me with a frightening attitude
and said, "Do not get in my way."
-Don't you think that's scary? -What's scary?
-That kind of-- -That she didn't mock me like you did?
Maybe many people are as superficial as you but God is too nice to me.
The people I encounter happen to be good people.
-But-- -I'm sorry to disappoint you.
Hey!
Man-qing. Didn't you get my point?
Hey, why doesn't she get the point?
So that's why you went to find Yu-en's stepmom.
How could you do that?
Hey, I am being kind here.
Why can't you be calmer and hear me out?
Why is it that not one of you are suspicious of her?
You came back from the date so soon?
Where's Yu-en? Why didn't he take you back?
He didn't.
Where did you two go?
-Are you finished? -All finished.
Did they fight again?
Don't waste your time being angry at people like that.
Don't be angry.
Take a deep breath.
But I'm still angry.
It looks like they fought really bad.
It must be Yu-en coming by to apologize.
Yu-en.
Qing-xia, long time no see.
How unexpected. What brought you here?
Come in and take a seat.
It seems like God finally had mercy on us and wants to help us.
You came to us yourself?
It's not like that. Listen to me, Qing-xia.
Of course, I will listen to you.
But let me break your legs first then I'll listen to you.
Don't.
Hear me out.
Chu-hong! Get the mop for me.
What mop?
Ah-di?
How dare you come here?
I told him to come.
Have you done it?
Yes, I did what you asked.
You two can't cook anything decent.
You don't have the skill for business.
Now you have me to watch over you,
but if anything happens to me--
-Don't say that. -Hey.
Why can't you just face the reality?
This restaurant isn't just for your savings.
It will also be for Man-qing's school tuition and dowry.
We must succeed no matter what.
I will never allow anything to interfere
with Man-qing's future.
I'm willing to trust Ah-di one more time.
He swore to me.
If there's a second time, I'll haunt him even if I am dead.
Man-yu.
We understand.
That's right.
But please,
stop saying these bad things.
That's right.
If you want to make my remaining days a happy one,
then allow me to teach you how to start up our restaurant.
Got it.
We won't disappoint you.
-Ah-di, you have to promise me-- -Man-yu.
When you first came to find me, I had nowhere to turn to.
You were willing to give me a second chance.
It's like I gained a whole new life.
Even though I am useless and unworthy,
I still have a heart.
I really don't know how to thank you.
I'll give it my all.
I'll help Qing-xia and Chu-hong open the restaurant.
I'm really sorry.
God.
What can we do to beat you?
Careful.
Remember that you must wash the chicken with hot water before you stir-fry it.
Boil off the fat so the soup will be clear.
The food isn't for you,
but don't be lazy and greedy by cutting out the corners.
Make sure to clean the ingredients before cooking them.
Treat customers like your own family.
I know better.
Here, wash this.
-Don't slice it too small. -Okay.
The chicken is ready. Wash it.
Okay.
Come.
-Move aside. -It's hot.
Okay.
-Mother Chu-hong, can you get that for me? -Okay.
Hey. It's Yu-en.
Answer it, quick.
Hello, Yu-en? This is Auntie Chu-hong.
Ask him if he wants to come for dinner.
You keep asking him for dinner. How will they go out on dates?
-Mother Chu-hong. -I am not saying anything wrong.
I know. You two can go karaoke.
I know places where you can get some discounts.
Chu-hong, please. You expect Yu-en to go to that old man's place?
Give it to me, let me talk to him.
Yu-en.
Of course, I'm doing great now after hearing your voice.
We're learning Man-yu's signature dish, sesame chicken.
We'll make you some once we master it.
Man-yu's cooking is better. Of course, he'll eat that.
You want Man-yu to die making it?
What did you say?
Do you want to talk to Man-yu?
Hold on. Man-yu.
He called to find Man-qing. What are you doing?
-Give it to Man-qing. -I got too excited, I forgot.
Wait a minute.
Say something.
What is it?
Well,
the kitchen is too noisy.
I'm going to my room. Wait a minute.
The kitchen is too noisy?
Were you speaking just now?
Speak now.
It's nothing, really.
It's just that
I really wanted to hear your voice.
But
you're not saying anything.
How can I
hear your voice?
Okay, let me ask you a question.
Is it
a Chinese question,
a math question or an economic question?
Just kidding.
What's the question? Tell me.
You should know
about my mothers, right?
Are you talking about them working as bar hostesses?
What do you think of this?
I think
they are one of the most selfless and respectable people I've met.
A lot of people born in good families
won't take in
an abandoned baby.
But they
were able to take you in and love you
unconditionally
and love you like their own.
So
if I can't
appreciate everything about you
and treat them like my own mother,
I wouldn't have the right to like you.
My dad told me that.
Then,
it's my turn to ask you a question, okay?
If I am to say
I am able to do it,
will you be my girlfriend?
If you don't respond by the time I count to three, it means yes.
One.
Two.
Never mind.
I don't have the courage to know the answer anyway.
I also started
to use an umbrella when it rains
to be less sensitive to my dear ones
However
I still can't seem to learn
how to not have tears
when I wake up
However
However, I still can't seem to learn
XIAO-FU'S GRAVE
Mom, sorry.
Can I be happy now?
Man-qing, try it and see if it's any different from Man-yu's.
How can it be any different? Man-yu was overseeing the whole time.
It's not the same.
-What is the difference? -Well,
look at how well-cooked the meat is.
The texture is so great, it's so tender.
-Mine is so dry. -All right, I'll give you this piece.
-Here. -You didn't add enough ginger.
It's not enough?
Hey, this is really not too bad.
There's also not enough cooking wine.
-All right. -Enough already.
if I can't appreciate everything about you
and treat them like my own mother,
I wouldn't have the right to like you.
My dad told me that.
Hi, is your mood better?
I think it should be better.
You have so many opportunities
to completely get rid of your worries
So, I just want to tell you
that when you wish to talk to someone,
I'm always here.
A hug is always here, too.
The production's timeline shows it would be better to give them one more week.
If we can't reduce the production time, it could lower our gross profit.
If the gross profit is lower, our effort will all be useless.
How are you?
Ms. Yu.
It's okay, no need to show me out.
I was passing by and thought I'd say hi to you and your dad.
But seeing you work so hard,
I am happy for you.
Thank you.
So what's the progress?
Now, there are two projects going on--
I'm referring to Man-qing.
Man-qing and I
don't seem to have any progress.
Why?
Because I'm afraid I might ruin everything if I'm not too careful.
Hearing you speak this way worries me.
You can't take your time courting a girl.
Is that so?
Especially when it's Man-qing.
Her life is already so hard.
Her mom is seriously ill,
so now's the time she needs someone most.
But,
comforting her is not that easy.
Why is that?
Man-qing's mom said before
that Man-qing doesn't like it when other people pity her.
So how do I comfort her without pitying her?
It's pretty hard to do.
So,
I must be extra careful.
She doesn't like others to pity her.
Man-qing is a really poor girl.
No matter what, ask Man-qing over this weekend for a BBQ.
OPENING PROMOTION
GREATEST SESAME CHICKEN
Stop wiping.
We haven't had any customer since this morning.
Wiping is going to tire you.
Haven't you heard of the saying
"opportunity is given to those who are prepared"?
If that's the case, we should always be ready for it not to run away.
Get moving. Let's wipe these until they sparkle.
Opportunity is here.
-Welcome. -Welcome.
-Table for one? -What would you like to order?
-Hello, sit anywhere. -Give it to him.
Our specialties are sesame chicken and noodles.
We will also give you a discount.
We will also give you smelly tofu on the house.
Stinky tofu.
I think I will come back next time.
Sir.
Why are you coming back next time?
He must have forgotten to bring money, right?
He probably went back to get his money.
-People nowadays are very forgetful. -Yeah, you're right.
Man-yu, you've been working since this morning.
Why don't you go back and rest? Leave this to us.
I'm not tired.
Man-yu, if you don't believe in us, it means you look down on us.
She's right. Besides, we are your disciples.
Right. Man-yu, you rest first.
If we can't really handle it, we'll call you as reinforcement.
Right.
Okay. I'll go back and rest.
-Man-qing, go home with Mom. -Okay.
We are so busy, right?
These chopsticks, remember to put them neatly.
Place them neatly.
-You can do it. -We can do it.
Good luck.
We can do it.
Don't shake your leg, okay? You're making me dizzy.
Chu-hong, do you want to call your old customers?
Tell them to support us.
Why didn't you say that earlier?
-I didn't think about it. -What?
What do you mean by that? Hurry up, I'll help you.
-Okay. -Come, hurry.
-Wait. -What?
Who is Tai?
The one who had a stroke.
-Welcome. -Welcome.
Yu-en?
Yu-en.
I was just
very hungry.
People on the internet say
a new restaurant has to wait six to eight months before gaining attraction.
So having few customers now is normal.
We will definitely succeed.
Okay, no need to comfort me. Come.
I'm going to lie down for a while.
YU-EN ZHENG
I didn't see you at the restaurant.
Qing-xia said you brought Man-yu back home.
Did you call me for a reason?
It's nothing.
So you just wanted to hear...
Yes.
It's so childish, I'm hanging up.
Actually, there is something else.
What is it?
Can you come over to the window?
Well then.
I'm going back to work now.
I was a bit touched.
But I know
it isn't love.
-You're going to lose. -Be careful.
-Counterattack. -Counterattack.
Your butt is too wide.
I like things to be clear and simple.
I also like everything to be in its place.
Is your mom doing well?
She will have chemotherapy next week.
Da-shan and I both sympathize with your situation.
If you need anything, just let us know.
Thanks.
Smells good.
You must be tired from playing.
Maybe I'm too old,
or they are full of vigor.
You're old? Then what about your dad and I?
Come, take some and serve it to the kids first.
Who wants barbecued squid?
-I want. -I want.
Slowly.
-Is it delicious? -Yes.
Thank you Man-qing.
-Thank you Man-qing. -Thank you Man-qing.
You and our family really get well together.
Even Xiao-en and Zi-en like you so much.
I'll hand this over to you. I need to take some stuff.
Okay.
Da-shan, come and help me.
I'll do it.
That's good, too.
Are you all right?
Yes, I am.
Thank you.
Did you receive my text message?
What text message?
I asked how you were doing.
I received it.
Have you solved all your problems?
I'm very sorry to trouble you that day.
I guarantee it will never happen again.
What is going on with you?
What do you mean?
You're not like yourself anymore.
-That hurts. -Are you all right?
Dad, Zi-en is drowning.
He has too much compassion.
If only I'm not afraid of dogs,
all those stray dogs on the hills would probably be in our house by now.
Dad, don't tell me you secretly went up there to feed those stray dogs.
Like father like son. You are absolutely right.
When the catcher came,
Dad even went up the hill to warn the dogs.
Hey, why are you joining forces to bring Dad down?
I feel so happy today. Let's drink some wine.
Da-shan, didn't Fan Mo make you a big jar of wine?
I placed it in the study room.
I'll go take it.
Then you should bring Man-qing to look around.
Man-qing.
Do you want to go up and have a look?
Okay.
Man-qing is so pitiful.
Da-shan, what do you think we can do to help her?
This is my dad's study room.
He loves to have some drink and think about things here.
You can just look around. I'll look for the wine.
I found it, it's a big jar.
I'll help you.
When you need a father, I'll always be there.
Then I'll shamelessly leave this with you.
I'll take good care of it.
Aren't you going to help me?
Why would you...
Come, sit.
I'll do it.
Thank you, Dad.
Take it slowly.
Lie down.
Dad.
What's the matter?
I don't hate you anymore.
Really.
At first, I wanted to wait and wash it when Ah-ru comes tomorrow,
but it might attract pests.
Is Yu-en asleep?
Yes.
Where's Man-qing?
I really don't know how to help Man-qing,
so I wrote a check for her.
But no matter what I say, she refused to accept it.
She also said she'll rush for the last bus.
She won't stay no matter how I asked her to stay.
The last bus is long gone.
Is that so?
Then she should be taking a cab.
Get in the car.
I'll send you back home.
Listen to me.
I'm not a stray dog and I have a home.
I know how to go home by myself.
Let me go.
Let me go. I don't need your sympathy. Who are you to meddle with me?
-You're not my perfect dad. -You are right.
I'm not.
Be good to Yu-en.
He really needs you.
So I'm your compensation for your son?
Sure.
But a few thousand is too cheap for me to be your compensation.
You were right.
God is seriously helping me
to eliminate people and affections that I don't need.
So, I thank God.
I also thank you.
I've been working hard
for the people around me, for their expectations.
Working hard to create an image that doesn't break easily.
But I'm just a man.
The desires of a 30-year-old man
still live in my body,
the passion of a 20-year-old man.
So,
I may fall in love with you.
I can't respond to your text messages.
I can't be your perfect dad.
This is not only for me,
but also for you.
Don't cry.
Don't feel inferior.
Don't lose your heart.
Don't worry about me.
I should have enough wisdom
to get over my trouble.
Don't cry.
Be good.
Subtitle translation by Yan Li