Your brother-in-law is right to do this.
It's ex-brother-in-law.
They'll just bring sad memories anyway.
It's good to donate them for charity.
$1,800, going twice.
For charity?
$1,800, going thrice.
$1,900.
Mister bids $1,900.
Anyone else?
$1,900, going once.
$1,900, going twice.
$1,900, going thrice.
Congrats to the gentleman.
The second item up for auction is provided by Ms. Xiao-qing Guan.
It is a brooch.
Please take a look.
This brooch design comes from another era.
You can call it an antique almost.
The brooch is from Ms. Guan.
Isn't it a wedding present from Mom?
What's it doing here?
My marriage failed.
Keeping gifts makes me seem more pathetic.
No, but it's Mom's blessing to you.
It's also your only dowry.
It's such a memorable item,
how can it be auctioned off?
The bid starts at $95. Anyone?
$95?
Would anyone like to donate to charity on account of this brooch?
It's just 95. Anyone?
It's cruel enough that these rich people put a price on love.
They even sneer at this brooch.
If Mom found out, she'd be devastated.
- $200. - 200?
Mister with great taste
bids 200.
Anyone else?
200, going once.
200, going twice.
200, going thrice.
Congrats, Mister.
Miss, may I help you?
Yes, I'm just wondering
if you could give me the contact info
for the brooch buyer?
I think he gave me his business card before,
but I can't find it right now.
I'm sorry.
We can't give out guests' private information.
Really? But I need to talk to him.
Why don't you give me your contact info?
I'll give it to him.
Will you do that?
Great.
This is my business card.
Please give it to him for me.
Sincerely bidding farewell
isn't that hard.
Right?
Bro, I knew you'd be here.
A lady was asking for you.
About the brooch, I think.
I don't get it.
Why would you buy something discarded?
Please, didn't you notice how awkward it was?
Next time, you be the MC.
We're the organizers. Something had to be done.
But it's 200 bucks!
I have my own reason.
If you jumped in,
that means this item must have exceptional appreciation value.
That's odd.
How come I can't see any appreciation value?
Is there something you're not telling us?
Quit your nonsense.
We're not like you.
Girls aren't the only thing on our mind.
I just make the best use of things.
I think you're objectifying women.
No way! I'll slap you.
XIAO-TONG GUAN
Take your hands off me.
You be the MC next time.
But I kept an eye on the event.
My friends want to celebrate with me.
I should get going.
Are you sure?
If you go, you'll have to pretend you're fine.
Why put yourself through it?
While I put on the act,
maybe I'll convince myself, too.
Sis, you don't have to put on a brave face.
Don't worry about me.
Cheer up. See you later.
Thanks.
I'm sorry for auctioning off Mom's brooch.
It's all right.
Think of it as a $200 donation from Mom.
I'm sure she'd be thrilled if she found out.
What are you doing here?
Did you follow me all the way to this place?
You're accusing me of stalking you again.
Xiao-tong Guan,
you asked me to contact you.
I don't want to waste money on a call for this.
So let's talk in person.
I don't get it.
You spent 200 on that brooch.
There's no way you'd walk all this way to save money on a call.
Who knew you'd walk so far in heels?
I--
Never mind.
I have some personal questions
I'd like to ask you.
I don't care if arrogant people
like yourself
spent 200 on the brooch
to show off their wealth or out of kindness.
But that brooch
means a lot to me.
So can you please
let me buy it back on an installment plan?
People like me,
may not have bought the brooch out of kindness.
But it's definitely not for some lousy reason
like showing off wealth.
Then why did you buy it?
Selling that kind of stuff
at an event like that,
if I wouldn't even buy it,
it'd be embarrassing for you.
Hey!
That's a brilliant way for you to solve an awkward situation.
But I'm sorry,
I don't believe anyone would spend $200 to save face for strangers.
Anyway, I could've spent half that to buy back the brooch.
If you want it, take it.
I don't have any use
for junk like that.
No, thanks. Please keep it safe for me.
I'll save up $200 to buy back the brooch.
- Thanks! - Hey!
HEARTBROKEN ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Never mind.
Don't think about it anymore.
Thinking of him makes me want to punch someone.
Xiao-tong Guan,
you're a professional psychologist.
Forget him.
Forget that annoying face.
Hello?
Xiao-tong Guan, what's going on?
How come you're not answering your cell phone?
My cell phone didn't ring.
Let me look. Hold on.
Did you lose your phone?
No.
That's odd. It's like this all the time.
I can't find it when I need it.
When I don't need it, it'll just show up on its own.
Don't use that to justify your forgetfulness.
No way.
CEO JIA-WEI JI
CEO of Renew Agent of Divorce?
How come every time I lose my phone,
they can't be kind enough to pick up the phone?
What?
Yes, the man who can irritate me without uttering a curse word
is the CEO of that firm across the street.
Is he young and cute or old and gross?
Looks aren't the point.
Does he have six-pack abs or Apollo's Belt?
His figure isn't the point, either.
The point is, whenever I see him,
the effects of Murphy's Law
become so great that they pose a danger to me.
You run into each other so much, it's like fate.
Deadly fate, I think.
You ran into him so many times in the last few days.
Yes, that's because he's like Annabelle.
An evil presence that won't go away.
That's impossible!
He's such a bully! If it weren't for him,
I'd never have lost my phone.
Just from that, I can tell,
he and I have conflicting vibes.
Does he know you work across the street?
Your offices are so close.
I think you'll have to undergo an exorcism
every day of your life.
No way! Don't say that.
If nothing goes wrong, I shouldn't have to see
that ill-boding man again.
Is that right?
Xiao-tong,
is that Annabelle?
He's not just cute.
He's delicious!
My cell phone!
What are you doing?
Delicious!
Come here.
Why do you have my phone?
You should know.
Me? I just asked you that.
Hey!
Did you forget to say something?
What?
"Thanks."
Thanks.
What's Heartbroken One Year Anniversary?
You looked at my phone?
Wait, I set a password.
I'd never waste my time on that.
Your reminder popped up.
Hey!
What's Heartbroken One Year Anniversary?
It's been a year since your breakup?
Don't discuss my personal affairs in a public space.
It's none of your business anyway.
Cheer up.
Breakups are happy.
It's too late for the last breakup,
but if you should have any need in the future,
consider Renew Agent of Divorce.
I will provide you
a professional way to end on good terms.
By the way,
since I know you,
I'll give you a discount.
You have one.
Hey!
SUNDAY
JANUARY 3, 2013 THURSDAY 19:37
MEMORY TREASURE CHEST
I'M SORRY, BUT I REALLY DID LOVE YOU
From my perspective as Dr. Love,
no romantic ailment can't be cured,
only leftover people who give up on love.
If we're brave enough to love,
everyone can find
his or her own happy marriage.
- It's good? - Yes.
- Thanks. - Thank you.
You did it in one take.
I think you should go on TV
and become a commentator.
I didn't want to let you down.
I was so nervous.
I spent all night memorizing the lines.
Anyway, we're done shooting.
- I should get going. - Sure.
- Thanks. - Thank you, bye.
- Bye-bye. - Safe journey.
Make her look good on tape.
Xiao-tong, your theory on 4G Good Man is so amazing.
It's convincing and on trend.
If Ms. Mei-zhen saw it,
she'd definitely say,
"Very good, Xiao-tong.
This is balance."
Listen, you're our only hope to appease Ms. Mei-zhen.
You must give it all for tomorrow's love seminar.
We have to keep all the old and new members.
Don't worry, I've strategized
many times for this seminar.
I'll work hard. Don't worry.
You're so amazing!
Do you need some help?
- No, I'm fine. - Good luck.
An-ting, please make copies of this.
- No problem. - Thanks.
Here.
Leave the rest to us.
Thank you so much for your help.
- Thanks. - This way, please.
Thank you, please follow me.
Polo, sorry to keep you waiting.
Are you hungry?
Let's go find you some food.
And take a walk?
Thanks for keeping me company.
Come on, give me a kiss.
Basically, just confirm these items.
- That should do it. - All right.
What are you doing during office hours?
Nothing. My wife said,
she'll get oysters for me tonight.
That's not what you were looking at.
Wait, no!
What are you doing during office hours?
Jia-wei.
SEMINAR ON THE ART OF FOOLPROOF LOVE QUEST
"Seminar on the Art of Foolproof Love Quest"?
Dr. Love, Xiao-tong Guan?
Where did you get it?
It was given to me by my friend's boyfriend
and his girlfriend.
From a friend's boyfriend's girlfriend?
So it's your friend?
Yes. No.
My friend asked me to do a favor and fill the room.
"Fill the room"?
A seminar that gets a bunch of losers in love
who only shout out meaningless slogans
and talk about nonsense.
Only idiots would go.
Focus on your work, all right?
MAKE ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS SIMPLER
DR. LOVE WILL DIAGNOSE YOUR LOVE PROBLEMS
Online forums all say this seminar is the best.
It's salvation for losers.
That's why tickets are sold out in seconds.
It's hard to get a ticket.
- Did you bring a notebook? - Even better.
I got a recorder pen.
I can't believe you got Jia-wei to come, too.
To get a complete grasp of our enemy,
our commander-in-chief must be here.
Let's sit, boss.
Sit.
Which one is Xin-xin?
Jia-wei will recognize.
It's packed!
Xiao-tong, I didn't know you were so popular.
I'm so nervous.
Don't be nervous. Good luck!
Xiao-tong, isn't that Annabelle?
What's he doing here?
Him again? My goodness!
What's he doing here?
Who knows?
The seminar is about to start.
Those in the back still standing,
please take a seat.
Put your hands together
and welcome Dr. Love,
Xiao-tong Guan.
Good luck!
Hello, everyone.
I'm Dr. Love, Xiao-tong Guan.
I'm so happy to see so many people
here for the seminar.
The art of foolproof love quest
isn't just a guide
for successfully landing a romantic partner.
More importantly,
it is a short-cut to true love.
Nowadays, women's mate selection standards
may be completely different
from what you imagined.
Men who are tall, rich and handsome
used to be the popular standard for a good mate.
However, that concept is totally passé.
The new standard that fulfills modern women is
4G Good Man.
Thankfully I've got 4G.
You must be curious. What's 4G?
4G stands for...
The four G's represent the qualities of a good man.
A man who has guts won't be a burden on you.
He's dependable.
So you feel "carefree" all the time.
A giver is a man who respects you.
He lets you be yourself.
So you feel so "at ease."
He's also a gentleman.
A caring and sweet man
is always mindful of your feelings.
He is very "considerate."
"Considerate."
As for guarantee,
it's the most important quality in a good man.
He is true and loyal.
So you're "secure."
Simply put,
to women, a good man is like
a good sanitary napkin.
Well put!
That's such a vivid analogy.
Are you here to gather enemy intelligence
or buy into her crappy theory?
In this modern age,
it is very difficult to meet a 4G Good Man.
Because more and more men do not meet this standard.
Especially those who always put themselves first
and don't care about others.
Why didn't you get out of the way?
Those who are self-centered, arrogant,
and always justify their senseless behavior.
I don't have any use for
junk like that.
Even more damning,
they're also male chauvinists,
who think they can pry into others' privacy.
Thanks.
What's Heartbroken One Year Anniversary?
Everyone, a man like that
is the antithesis of a 4G Good Man.
He is an NG Man whom women must avoid.
What an asinine art of love quest.
What?
So he came to challenge you?
Yes, but I have real skills.
He doesn't have anything on me.
Then what happened?
Then what?
Why are you here?
Never mind, I don't want to know.
Regardless of the reason,
I thank you for coming to my love seminar.
With an NG Man like you present
as my negative example,
I think they got a better understanding
of 4G Good Man.
You're so eloquent on the subject,
I'm sure the great Dr. Love
must have found herself a great man
based on the theory?
It's not necessary for me
to discuss my personal life here.
It's not a matter of necessity.
There's nothing to talk about, right?
So,
some things can be rationalized,
but it doesn't necessarily apply to love.
Furthermore,
if you could find great love
using standards and theory,
there wouldn't be so many unhappy divorced people
in the world, right?
So,
you make money off failed relationships
and opened your divorce firm.
You take away the chance
from married couples to stay together.
You just don't believe in love.
You're a love insulator
who can't face his own problems.
Don't use your wacky theory to analyze my love life.
If I'm a love insulator,
then you are--
You're a love con artist spewing nonsense.
I don't need your approval.
But please don't deny others
the opportunity to find true love,
just because you refuse
to believe in love.
That woman is a professional.
Every word gets to you.
Each sentence is like a stab in your heart.
You want me to sign you up for that dating site?
As I was saying,
that woman only spoke
from a woman's perspective.
She knows nothing about men.
She's no Dr. Love.
Are you guys talking about Dr. Love,
the savior of single people?
I can't believe
we just so happen to be across the street from them.
How do you know her?
Everyone knows her.
She's practically my idol,
my goddess.
Goddess? How?
She's the one
who invented the theory on 4G Good Man.
Listen,
I read her blog every day.
When I have time, I get my friends
to join her love's pilgrimage trips.
They have those?
When's the next trip?
Next week.
You already use Jia-wei's name to get with girls.
Now you want to join that, too?
Wait, you can totally go,
by using your other identity, right?
Mr. Simon?
This woman's brainwashing skills
are really over the top.
Women in our day and age
are independent in life, work, and finances.
So we're no longer dependent on men.
We no longer need to
sacrifice our standard of life for love.
More and more women stay single.
It's not due to overly complex mate-selection standards.
It's because we have the wrong standards.
So, to find a relationship that suits you and that lasts,
you must first figure out your needs.
More importantly,
pay attention to those around--
This woman is cute in person.
She looks great on TV, too.
She's very eloquent and logical.
She's an intelligent woman.
Yes.
Moreover,
her confident and professional aura
is enough to defeat
women who only have looks and no depth.
That's right.
You guys want to work for her?
No way!
No.
- Then get to work. - Yes.
Yes, there's something I have to do.
Yes, Boss. Work hard.
HEY, DID YOU GET YOUR FRIENDS
TO JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP?
What? You think I should do it, too?
All right.
Dr. Love, Xiao-tong Guan.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 figures?
Polo, so many ignorant people!
AFTER SEEING DR. LOVE'S INTERVIEW,
I DECIDED NOT TO BE A LEFTOVER PERSON.
I'M IN LOVE WITH DR. LOVE
ME TOO
IT'S LIKE SHE SPOKE TO ME DIRECTLY.
That's absurd! What's happening to this world?
NO ROMANTIC AILMENT CAN'T BE CURED
ONLY LEFTOVER PEOPLE WHO GIVE UP ON LOVE
You just don't believe in love.
You're a love insulator
who can't face his own problems.
I don't love her anymore.
But how come I can't love anyone else either?
I DON'T LOVE HER ANYMORE.
BUT HOW COME I CAN'T LOVE ANYONE ELSE EITHER?
What am I doing?
Can anyone believe what she says?
"I don't love her anymore.
But how come
I can't love anyone else either?"
I'm sorry, Xiao-tong.
KEVIN
DELETE FROM FAVORITES
LITERARY FOREST
WARMING YOUR BROKEN HEART
15 EXERCISES TO HEAL FROM A BROKEN HEART
MISS ASKING
118 LOVE QUESTIONS
PRESS "LIKE" IF YOU "LOVE"
SELF-HEALING A RESISTANCE TO FATE
TALKING OF LOVE ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE
EMBRACING TOMORROW'S HAPPY SCRIPT
You're a licensed professional psychologist.
Why would you leave the hospital
and come to our dating site to work as a therapist?