Have you heard of Murphy's Law?
This is considered one of the three greatest theories
of the 20th century in Western culture.
It has deeply impacted people's way of life,
especially mine.
Where should I start?
It was a dark night
when my dad turned off the light.
PROTECTION FOR LOVE
My mom didn't want to have another child,
but she accidentally got pregnant anyway.
They thought she was carrying a boy,
but they had me instead.
Since then, everything that happened to me,
even after repeated, careful consideration,
anything that could go wrong, would indeed go wrong.
That has been my life, governed by Murphy's Law until now.
What you're saying is,
you're going to marry someone
you don't love but who comes from a rich family like yours?
So it's hard for you, too?
Xiao-tong, believe me,
I really tried my best.
But that's just how my parents are.
I'm so sorry.
I understand.
That's it?
You don't need to apologize to me, really.
After all,
there is no right or wrong when it comes to love.
Xiao-tong, please don't say that.
Like this bottle of French Krug Champagne,
it will only taste good served in hand-made crystal glass.
It can't possibly be served in an ordinary drinking glass like me. Right?
I'm sorry.
It's all right.
I'm fine.
If you need to be elsewhere, you can leave.
All right.
MURPHY'S LAW NUMBER ONE:
IF THERE ARE TWO POSSIBILITIES
THE LEAST DESIRED OUTCOME WILL COME TRUE
It totally tastes the same.
Xiao-tong Guan,
don't cry.
Pretty much done.
Jia-wei,
we took care of everything for you.
We should leave.
We've done everything we can for you.
Now it's up to you to finish the job.
- Go for it! - No problem.
Good luck.
What are you still doing here?
You're kicking us out?
You're not the one proposing. See you!
Good luck!
We'll wait for your good news.
Good luck! You can do it!
You have to root for me today.
Wish me luck, all right?
This is the ring I got Zhi-yu.
Isn't it beautiful?
It's not your food.
She's here.
Hello, Jia-wei? I'm sorry I got held up.
I'm heading over now, bye.
CONGRATULATIONS, MRS. JI!
I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR WEDDING OF THE CENTURY
YOUR OWN PRIVATE PROPOSAL FIREWORKS
AMAZING, RIGHT?
UPLOAD THE PROPOSAL PHOTOS NOW
Are you here?
I won't be heading over today.
I told you,
we can wait on getting married.
You found out?
Does your proposal have anything to do with the story in the magazine?
Are you turning me down because of what the magazine reported?
Baby, getting that role in the movie means a lot to me.
Why can't you wait for me for another year?
So you're saying, to you,
work still means more than everything else.
Right?
I don't want to be tough on you.
I just don't want our past four years
and plans for the future
to all become an illusion.
Please don't force me to make a decision right now.
Let me think about it. That's all. Bye-bye.
Wait for me, Jia-wei.
Mom, I told you, I'll do as you say anyway.
Please, stop harassing Xiao-tong, all right?
MODEL ZHI-YU HE MEETS WITH HOLLYWOOD DIRECTOR
The future we dreamt together
really can't come true now?
I was hoping you'd propose to me,
and give me a beautiful ring.
Instead, you kept apologizing to me.
If I hadn't thought that, maybe it wouldn't end up this way?
God,
are you playing a prank on me?
This is such a beautiful ring.
Why would anyone not want it?
I want it so much, yet I can't have it.
Why?
Why can the rich buy their love?
Why must the poor be sacrificed?
Why?
From this second on,
you rich people better stay the heck away from me!
ONE YEAR LATER
- Cab for Ms. Guan? - I'm sorry, this is my cab.
Hello?
The wait time was six minutes,
but I've been waiting for 10 minutes.
Never mind. Please cancel it for me.
Wait, never mind that.
I've been struggling with Murphy's Law for 30 years.
God still continues to
test my wisdom and patience with endless obstacles.
Two minutes?
So sorry.
In order to pass those tests,
I have learned a series of defense mechanisms
against the trials and tribulations of Murphy's Law.
Hello?
Xiao-tong Guan, where are you?
Boss just called and said we're moving up the meeting time.
I'm one stop away. Almost there.
What is it?
She wants to see the report ahead of time. What should we do?
Don't worry. I already finished it.
I'll send it to you. Take a look at it.
See you later.
MURPHY'S LAW NUMBER TWO:
IT NEVER RAINS WHEN YOU HAVE AN UMBRELLA
IT ALWAYS RAINS WHEN YOU DON'T HAVE ONE
Xin-Xin, I just mailed it to you.
Please check your mailbox.
Reply if you've received it.
What is it?
What do you think?
Why didn't you step aside?
It's not my problem.
You blocked my view, so I didn't see a car coming.
Anyway, you didn't have to step behind me to get out of the way.
Miss, you were looking down at your phone.
I just took a step back.
You shook your umbrella and splashed the water all over my face.
Aren't you responsible?
Fine, if you insist,
then the dry cleaning bill--
It's on me, all right?
Mister, what is it with you?
I'm fine.
Then why are you following me?
So you think everyone who takes this street
is following you?
Renew Agent of Divorce?
What is that?
Xiao-tong Guan, I've known you since high school.
You're never dry on rainy days.
Surprise us once in a while.
- You've lost the element of surprise. - Thanks.
Where did you get rained on? It's been sunny all day here.
Where are my shades?
I had an umbrella for 27 days. It has to rain on the 28th day.
This self-amusing Murphy's Law effect is my raison d'être, right?
Yes.
But you should take care of yourself.
Change your clothes. Don't catch a cold.
That's right.
Don't worry. I haven't caught a cold in three years.
I can't catch a cold from a little bit of rain.
It seems you just can't catch a break.
Xiao-tong Guan, don't take your chances when it comes to the unknown.
I'm not sure what my chances are against the unknown,
but I can beat the virus for sure.
Although I haven't been sick in three years,
I'm well prepared nonetheless.
I'll drink this, then take this an hour later.
I'm sure I can beat the virus.
Are they expired?
Don't worry, I always get new ones after the expiration date.
Stir it up! Are you stupid?
Did you guys see?
Some Renew Agent of Divorce just opened across the street.
Of course. What do they do?
Who cares?
Opening a divorce agency across the street from a dating company
is so distasteful.
That's right. We're seeking forever after. They only care about what they once had.
Just seeing the word "divorce" is bad enough for us.
If Boss found out, she'd be so pissed.
We're going to be late for the meeting.
Why did she move the meeting ahead of time?
Maybe she found out we reached our 1,000 successfully matched couples goal,
and she wants to celebrate with us?
How come I've got a feeling things aren't that simple?
You said that like a curse.
Even if you can shut her up,
you can't stop the effects of her life under Murphy's Law.
She's coming. Hurry up.
1,000 successfully matched couples!
Match made in heaven!
Huge success!
Congratulations!
Congrats.
Boss, this is our latest report on the 1,000 successfully matched couples.
Please take a look.
First, I'd like to thank everyone.
Thanks to you, we were able to reach
the goal of successfully matching 1,000 couples.
But do you know the meaning behind this success?
It means they're no longer our members.
That means they will no longer pay membership fees.
Boss, you mean the speed with which we recruit new members
may not catch up to the speed with which we're losing existing members?
That's why we can only celebrate our success for a minute.
We must work hard to recruit new members for the remaining time.
Lost existing members. Recruit new members.
Is it because it's very important that Boss said it three times?
How can you joke with this much tension in the room?
Mr. and Ms. Popularity.
How long have they been up there?
They're getting to the age of our members' parents.
What are you doing?
She said it three times again.
Boss, at the end of the month,
we will hand in a new popularity members' proposal
breathing new life into this Wall of Popularity.
Great.
How many days do you have left?
Hurry and hand in the proposal to me.
No problem.
It turns out, Boss's mind is totally different from ours.
Thankfully Dr. Love here came up with the rescue proposal.
Otherwise, we couldn't even enjoy this meal.
I'm not bragging or anything,
but you really can't underestimate the accuracy of my Murphy's Law radar.
It's never wrong.
It's been tested and true.
The reality is, bad things always happen when you least expect them to.
Xiao-tong, I don't know this Murphy guy,
but his theory is so creepy.
That's why,
when God closes a door on me but forgets to open a window,
I just have to open the ceiling by myself.
You must have a back-up plan in life.
This is the objective
of my defense mechanism against Murphy's Law.
Yes. Queen of back-up plans.
What are you doing?
Didn't we agree? No cell phones while we eat!
That's right.
You broke the rule first, you pay the tab.
Pay up!
I'm asking for help to secure your livelihood.
What is it?
SIMON
Have you forgotten?
We have to come up with a new Mr. Popular.
Don't worry.
I thought of the rescue proposal, that means I've got a back-up plan.
That fast?
Are you Doraemon?
Hooray.
Where's your magic pocket? Let me see.
Hold up your hands.
I don't have a magic pocket. I only have a back-up plan.
It's right here.
Anyway, you two, just enjoy the meal.
Allen, this sashimi is so fresh.
Eat up.
That's odd. I only got wet from the rain.
How did I get stomach flu from it?
Or maybe I ate too much?
Who's there?
Sis, what are you doing here?
Divorced? Why?
Why else?
I went home too early. That woman left too late.
So he was cheating on you?
Didn't you only get married less than two years ago?
How could this happen?
Well, I couldn't control him.
And he couldn't control himself.
You've always been so clever.
When it comes to love though,
you always seem to lose the basic ability of judgment.
Mom's not doing well lately.
Keep it from them for now.
I won't tell them.
Look at you.
Haven't I already told you?
Rich people are unreliable.
You're not a gold digger.
Why must you marry someone who's tall, rich, and handsome?
You've always set such high standards for yourself,
you'll drive yourself up the wall. Don't you know?
Xiao-tong Guan.
What?
You always say tall, rich and handsome men are unreliable.
Has it occurred to you,
that you truly believe rich people aren't to be trusted?
Or is it because of what happened with Kevin?
I admit, what happened with Kevin was devastating to me.
But that's just more solid proof of my life of struggle with Murphy's Law.
That's not the point. The point is you.
Just think of marriage as a life experience you paid for with time.
It's been less than two years. It's not very long.
That's true. It's not that bad.
We ended on amicable terms anyway.
I have nothing to regret.
He's even throwing a divorce party.
Divorce party?
Cheers.
Let's drink to successfully booking a case
on the first day of the expansion of our firm, Renew Agent of Divorce.
Jia-wei, you're really good.
There's something I must say, though.
Why don't you just enjoy your life
as a corporate heir?
Why are you tiring yourself out like this?
Doing something you enjoy isn't tiring at all.
Look.
The news is full of
love stories that ended in murder or tragic cases of suicide.
In this negative societal atmosphere,
our firm can not only make money,
we can also promote positive thinking.
It's wonderful.
Also, a peaceful breakup
can create more space for the ex-couple's future. Right?
Well put, Jia-wei.
We're helping incompatible couples end on good terms.
Instead of an enemy, they get a friend.
That's a good deed. We're happy to do it, right?
Listen, fatal attraction is like getting a terrible hand
when you play mahjong.
You must know when to get out.
Don't wait until it's too late
and you lose everything you own.
Jia-wei, you're the smart one.
You even made something out of your breakup.
A year ago, if Zhi-yu
hadn't disappeared without a word,
you wouldn't have gotten the inspiration
to create this firm, Renew Agent of Divorce.
Who hit me?
Are you an idiot?
We can wait on getting married.
Why can't you wait for me for another year?
I'm too drunk.
I don't know what I'm talking about.
Jia-wei.
Don't talk about upsetting things.
Come on, cheers.
That's right. Cheers.
Cheers, Jia-wei.
DIVORCE PARTY FOR MR. JIA-CHENG GUO AND MS. XIAO-QING GUAN
The end of a marriage
is often the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
The shared sweet memories of the past
will nurture the foundation of the best friendship.
Sis, I'm sorry for being late.
Sis.
Don't worry. I'm fine.
It's a memorial service, right?
Someone has to cover the crying part.
Now it's time for the highlight of our divorce party.
Please put your hands together and welcome our divorcé and divorcée,
Mr. Jia-cheng Guo and Ms. Xiao-qing Guan.
Congratulations.
You can do it.
We all know bidding a marriage goodbye takes wisdom.
Even more so, it takes courage.
The two people standing before you
possess wisdom and courage.
They are a perfect ex-couple.
We thank our ex-couple today.
We also wish them the best
and hope they will find their own happiness in the future.
Before you two formally break your wedding vows,
please say sorry to each other
for the imperfections of this marriage.
This is also an opportunity
for you to bid goodbye to any ill feelings.
End whatever pain you may have cost each other in this marriage.
There's nothing I can say, really.
Everyone knows I've always been good to her.
There's no ill feelings.
We don't owe each other anything.
I have to thank you.
Although it's only been less than two years,
I've grown a lot from it.
All right, congratulations to these two,
for formally ending this marriage on a beautiful note,
and starting their brand new lives.
Congratulations.
I need to step outside.
Come on.
Cheers.
Mr. Ji.
Mr. Fu.
What a coincidence! You're here for the party, too?
Hi, Ms. He.
Ever since you threw a lovely divorce party for us,
I'd thought my time with her was over, and all we could do
was to wish each other well.
Little did I know--
Only then did I realize how much she means to me.
So after the divorce party, we got back together.
It's very good to treasure each other after losing one another.
That's why we thought we must come thank you in person.
After the peaceful breakup, you still asked us to dine together.
Otherwise, we'd really just never see each other again,
and take our relationship for granted once again.
Now I realize the meaning behind ending on good terms
is to promote the next stage of happiness.
No wonder your firm is called
Renew Agent of Divorce.
Anyway, congratulations.
See you later. I should get back to work.
You again?
I could ask you the same thing.
What are you doing here?
Family of the divorcée?
Friend?
None of your business.
So angry?
Must be family, then.
What about you? What are you doing here?
You must be my brother-in-law's friend.
"Birds of a feather flock together."
You're all self-righteous rich dandies.
You were crying?
What's it to you if I was?
I just think
a divorce party means the incompatible couple
will find a new direction for their lives.
We should be happy for them.
Why should you be sad?
You're right.
But do you honestly think
anyone here is sincerely wishing them well?
To me, rich heirs like you are just here
to show off your wealth and revel in others' misery.
Isn't that the price you pay for marrying into money?
Rich people like you are always hurting others,
and you never get hurt.
That's why you'd never understand the person getting dumped
might say, "It's fine. It doesn't matter."
However, do you know the pain they suffer
while they lick their wounds alone at night?
Maybe to people like you,
my sister married above her social status.
But the love she poured into this relationship
cannot be measured by money at all.
Do you really think making a perfect exit
can really make you forget everything?
The final part of the party is the charitable auction.
The newly divorced decided to donate
memorable items acquired during their marriage for the auction.
Proceeds from today's auction
will be entirely donated to charities.
The first item to auction off,
is a luxury brand watch
Mr. Jia-cheng Guo gifted to Ms. Xiao-qing Guan.
This diamond watch was a gift for their first anniversary.
It's beautiful and luxurious.
Most importantly, it's limited edition.
That means it's ever so precious and valuable.
The bid starts at $1,000.
That watch is expensive.
- 1,000! - 1,000!
Throwing a divorce party is stupid enough, there's a divorce auction, too?
Why did I even bother telling someone that true love is invaluable?
And the logic that you can't measure love with money.
It's all right. Your brother-in-law is right to do this.
"Brother-in-law"? It's ex-brother-in-law.
These things will just bring back sad memories anyway.
It's good to donate them for charity, right?
$1,800, going twice.
For charity?