So while I was gone,
what did you do?
I worked, played with Polo.
And--
And what?
I waited for your call.
It felt like time was passing by so slowly.
It was Xi-men and Shao-qiang's fault.
They started slacking off as soon as we got there.
It delayed my progress. Otherwise, I'd have returned sooner.
Really?
I was worried about Polo, so I did my best
to finish seven days' worth of work in four days.
And you were working so hard, so hard that you had no time
to see a doctor when you ended up with a fever, you poor thing.
But then...
the trip was worth the fever.
Besides, when I woke up,
I saw a steaming pot on the stove,
freshly made breakfast on the table,
and you here with me.
It made me...
Made me feel really good.
Were you always alone when you got sick in the past?
My dad was busy with work. I didn't want to worry him.
As for my mom,
she...
How come your face is all red? Is your fever back?
What happened?
This morning, your fever was gone when I took your temperature.
My fever was gone? That's impossible.
But I'm burning up now, so my fever is back?
You have to care for me. If not, I might pass out again.
I know. That's why I'm taking half the day off to care for you.
You should eat.
Then go upstairs and rest after breakfast. All right?
And I'll go back to work this afternoon.
Jia-wei Ji.
I ran into Kevin the other day.
And you're just telling me now?
I really shouldn't...
From now on, I won't go on business trips that exceed three days.
Someone else should go instead. I should just stay here.
I knew you'd react this way.
It was nothing.
I don't believe you.
It was not nothing.
Then starting today, you have to tell me where you go. Got it?
No problem.
And from now on, when you get sick, I'm taking you to the doctor.
End of discussion.
It's a deal.
I SAY YES
Drink this.
Tell me.
Was my bed comfortable?
Last night,
did you pull my comforter down?
It's not what you think.
I saw that you were sweating, so I helped you out.
I'll go make your lunch now. And remember to eat it later.
Don't trouble yourself.
You've done enough.
I heard some people want to go to the seaside too.
What's this?
Looking at the ocean right now makes me very calm.
Very serene.
Looking at the ocean is very healing.
It's like
having you here by my side.
Come here.
Xiao-tong Guan.
The seaside
is right here.
That was a trick I taught Polo.
I realized in the past few days
that he seemed to like the sound of my bracelet.
- Dad, I'm home. - Xiao-tong, you're back?
Weren't you house-sitting for a friend this whole week?
He came back early.
Xiao-tong,
your mother and I are very open-minded.
We have no objections with you making friends.
You're a relationship expert after all.
So...
Well...
Dad, what are you trying to say?
I was just curious.
So I thought I would just go ahead and ask.
What kind of friend is that friend of yours?
He is the kind of friend I could introduce you guys to.
So she's really gone.
Drink this when you wake up. It will make you feel better.
It was made with love. You have to finish it!
This is--
How did she know?
JIA-WEI
ZHI-YU HE
Hello?
Jia-wei.
What is it?
The last time I saw you,
you seemed a little under the weather.
I was just wondering if you were feeling better.
Yes.
That's good.
I was worried that since you wouldn't go see a doctor,
you would be sick for a long time.
I know what you did.
You told Xiao-tong about the lemon ginger Coke.
I hope things like that don't happen again.
Things like that are in the past. It's not fair to Xiao-tong.
- I was just really worried about you. - Please!
Stop telling people things that can hurt them.
My life right now
would be much better if I didn't hear from you.
- Jia-wei Ji... - Listen to me.
I don't want our past relationship
to hurt someone else.
So stop crossing the line.
If there's nothing else, I'm hanging up now.
Polo.
In order to avoid hurting Xiao-tong,
I have to be selfish.
Zhi-yu, is this what you want?
Do you know what I really want?
What I really want... is no longer up to me.
A year ago, when you wanted to give up,
who mustered all the courage
and said she'd no longer be a prisoner of fate?
That was a year ago.
Now, aside from work, nothing else is in my control.
I thought I could let things go.
Even if Jia-wei changed,
I would still have my work, my career.
But when I saw the way he looked at me, like a stranger...
When I saw the indifference in his eyes,
I knew I had lost him.
Which means that all the hard work I did over the past year,
has all been in vain.
Over the past year, you weren't the only one working hard.
So was I, and the others around you.
We all stayed with you, watched over you. We even worked alongside you
so you could reach your goal.
Isn't that enough for you?
Is this what it has all come to? You giving up.
You quitting physical therapy and psychiatric treatment.
When you're with him, you completely demean yourself.
That's not true.
I already told him, in no uncertain terms, that I wouldn't bother him again.
Then what was that call about?
Obviously, you can't let go.
Hello, Xiao-tong? It's Kevin.
What's going on?
I was just wondering if you have any thoughts
on the patient Yao-Yao asked you to look into?
I'm looking at her file right now.
The biggest issue with this patient is that
I think she refuses to look back and talk about what happened to her.
Yes, this is what Yao-Yao has been struggling with.
I just had an idea. Maybe you can try it.
What is it?
The first stop in psychological reconstruction
is to let the patient tell the complete story of what happened.
I'm thinking maybe you can ask her to write a letter to herself.
Write a letter to herself?
If she can tell her own experience, then she can face her wounds.
Maybe she'll be able to work on her problems and let go.
That just might work.
I get a sense that you seem to care for this patient more than the others.
Strictly speaking, she's more of a friend than a patient.
Treating her over the past year has changed me a lot.
When I saw how determined she was during physical therapy,
I realized, in the past, I never tried hard enough at anything.
So no matter how difficult it may be, I will do my best to help her recover.
All right. Give me a few days.
I'll keep looking for other ways to help her
and get her file ready.
I will put my ideas with the notes Yao-Yao gave me. I'll bring them to the hospital.
Thank you, Xiao-tong. You've been a great help.
Don't mention it.
Xiao-tong Guan.
You'll be famous.
You're really going to be famous this time.
You know that popular radio show, True Love Has No Distance?
That's the radio show that invites celebrities
to talk about their philosophy of love.
Listen, for this media campaign, Ms. Mei-zhen got you on the show!
Boss is really amazing this time.
This show only ever invites the most famous artists and celebrities.
Once you're on the show, Dr. Love's net worth
will shoot through the roof!
That's right.
The most anticipated part of the show is the "True Love Mission" segment.
It will completely put to the test
the practicality of the guest's relationship philosophy.
That segment is really cruel.
It doesn't just test the guest, it also tests the guest's better half.
It's true, like their last guest,
the most beautiful French cuisine chef in Taiwan,
her boyfriend had to play the ukulele and sing a song.
I don't know if he was nervous or something,
but he was completely out of tune.
It was so embarrassing!
Xiao-tong Guan, do you think Jia-wei Ji can handle it?
- Well, I-- - There's nothing I can't handle.
It's just for lunch. Why did we come all the way here?
If those people tagged along, it would ruin our alone time.
If I hadn't gone to see you,
I'd never have known they had no confidence in me.
That's not what they meant.
Allen and Xin-xin were just worried you might not do it.
I don't usually do things like that, but it can't be helped.
Do you have a better option?
Well, then.
To thank you for making an exception for me,
I'll treat you to a nice meal on Friday. It will be made by a great chef!
A great chef?
The place is my house. The chef is my mom.
Hey!
What's the matter?
For something like this, you should've asked me first.
- I'm asking you now. - No.
I have to take Polo to the pet shop for a bath on Friday.
That's on Thursday.
Friday is our polo club's--
Polo club meeting is on Saturday. I did my homework. You're free on Friday.
Anyway, didn't you say, aside from your work,
all of your time is reserved for me?
Are you nervous?
Nervous? No way.
At my divorce firm, I've dealt with my share of parents.
It's no big deal.
I just have a feeling,
there might be last-minute meetings on Friday.
I see.
All right, then. But I already told my parents.
My mom said she'll cook for you.
My dad said he wants to have a drink with you.
But if you'll be busy on Friday with last-minute meetings,
then I won't ask you to change your plans. Work comes first, after all.
I'll just think of something to tell them.
- I didn't say I'm not going. - That's a date then.
Anyway, I will put together the file on the divorce exhibit ASAP.
In our exhibit, six out of ten couples divorced due to problems
with their spouse's family.
Haven't you heard the saying?
"Dating is about two people. Marriage is about two families."
Many failed marriages began with families on two sides
not getting along in the first place.
It can't be that bad.
Meeting your lover's parents is like going on a job interview.
The first impression is very important.
The first round will decide the future of your relationship.
If parents don't approve of the relationship,
it won't matter how in love the couple is.
That makes sense. If that wasn't true,
there wouldn't be so many ill-fated lovers like Romeo and Juliet.
What you're saying is,
if things don't go well when you meet your lover's parents
for the first time, then your relationship is doomed?
Meet your parents?
Keep it down!
What? Are you for real? You're getting that serious?
If that's the case, then you must treat it very seriously.
"According to the latest study, there are five major taboos
to avoid when meeting a lover's parents for the first time."
Xiao-tong, maybe Jia-wei should look at this?
What taboos?
"Taboo number one, looking at your watch."
"If you keep looking at your watch, it means you're very uncomfortable
interacting with his or her parents
and you're not focused. It's a big faux pas."
In this day and age, the taboo should be being glued to your cell phone.
Right?
"Taboo number two, PDA, public displays of affection."
Isn't it good to show your affection?
One word. Shallow.
Three words. Too shallow.
- That's two words. - That's not the point.
Put yourself in the father's shoes.
No father wants to see his little princess being too intimate with another man.
That makes sense.
But aren't I supposed to stay by Jia-wei Ji's side
while he's a guest at my house?
That's right. Anyway, Papa Guan isn't that petty.
I'm sure they want to see their daughter being happy with her boyfriend.
So this one doesn't count.
Fine.
"Taboo number three, calling the mother 'Ma'am.'"
What should you call her then?
Call her "Auntie." No woman wants to be called "Ma'am."
Maybe she'd be more pleased if you called her "Young lady."
What are you talking about? Manners are very important to elders.
You can't address elders out of line. What a baseless study!
Meeting adjourned.
An-ting, what are the other two things?
"Taboo number four, a courtesy gift is important.
However, it can't be too expensive or too cheap."
Aren't gifts better if they're more expensive?
Tacky! You don't get it, do you?
If your gift is too expensive they might feel,
"You think I'm selling my daughter?"
On the other hand, if it's too cheap,
they might think, "What do you take my daughter for?"
What? My parents wouldn't overreact like that.
That's right.
And the last one?
"Last thing, kiss up to them."
Everyone likes compliments. Be a sweet talker. Say nice things.
- That's the way to go. - That's right.
Thankfully, the boss has no plans to meet Xiao-tong Guan's parents.
Otherwise, on that one alone, he'll get struck out right away.
There's only one word to describe Boss' ability to brown-nose: weak!
He usually offends people as soon as he opens his mouth.
He's no sweet talker.
- Please! - And that poker face of his?
He was born that way.
My parents are pragmatic. They don't like brown-nosers.
Anyway, Jia-wei Ji would never believe
baseless information like that.
That's right.
Pointless online information like this is the equivalent of a British study
and a statement from North Korea. They can't be taken seriously.
Jia-wei, you're here.
- I should get going. - Will Zhi-yu be here tomorrow?
She'll be here tomorrow before work.
But I'm going to be busy tomorrow, so I don't think I can drive her tomorrow.
Zhi-yu can borrow my car to the photo shoot tomorrow.
It's all right. She's afraid to drive.
I'll ask another colleague to pick her up tomorrow.
See you later.
Zhi-yu is afraid to drive? Since when?
It's been too long since the four of us hung out.
We've become strangers.
Like Zhi-yu, I think she's hiding so many things from us.
Her feelings are all bottled up inside.
Don't talk about that now.
Jia-wei is going to meet his girlfriend's parents.
He called me yesterday, asking me to share my experience.
You look so nervous.
All right, I'll share some of my tricks to impress my in-laws.
Xiao-lin's dad wasn't so fond of me at first.
Xiao-lin, what's the matter?
- Xiao-lin! - Wait, let me get the doctor.
- Xiao-lin! - Doctor, excuse me.
A patient needs your help.
- Contact the attending physician. - Okay.
Doctor is here.
Is she vomiting?
- When did it start? - Just now.
Is she in pain?
I don't know.
That's all right. Let me check.
Dr. Du, I'm here. I'll take over.
Mister, excuse me.
- Please step aside. - Okay.
- Relax. Just leave it to the doctor. - Thanks.
Jia-wei, you should get back to work. I'll stay with her.
Don't worry. I'll keep you updated.
Take care of her.
- See you later. - Okay.
Are you all right?
Sorry about earlier. I pulled you in there so abruptly.
That's fine. It's my job.
Zhi-yu already asked me to help look after Ms. Xu's condition.
You know Zhi-yu too?
I'm her attending physician.
Attending physician? What happened to Zhi-yu?
- Dr. Du. - She--
I have questions about Ms. Xu's vomiting earlier.
All right.
This gradually worsening anxiety disorder
is perhaps also directly impacted by her highly stressful working environment.
You want it?
- Thanks. - Open your mouth.
Why are you spacing out?
Work again?
This is a patient one of my former colleagues at the hospital
asked me to help them with.
Because they all think for this patient suffering from PTSD,
the root cause of her illness
is directly related to her romantic relationship.
Here you go.
Take it.
"Patient has undergone treatment for half a year,
yet still at times experiences repeated flashbacks of the traumatic event.
Symptoms include extreme emotional reactions,
sleeplessness, inability to focus."
This person is stuck in a nightmare.
Often after the body recovers from a physical injury,
patients with PTSD will then realize they have a more difficult time
trying to recover from emotional trauma.
This patient suffers from long-term anxiety disorder.
She's now afraid to drive.
Afraid to drive?
Here.
In clinical studies,
people who have survived major car accidents often have these problems.
However, this patient's situation is even more complicated
because according to her file, she kept the accident a secret.
She even hid it from her boyfriend.
Lately, she seems to be refusing treatment
because she's having troubles with her boyfriend.
Since her boyfriend is a key factor,
why don't you ask the boyfriend to help?
That's a great idea.
The foundation of successful psychotherapy
is getting support from the patient's social network,
as well as maintaining stable relationships with friends and family.
Perhaps her boyfriend is one of the ways in which we can help her.
That's great advice!
If this patient successfully recovers, she'll have you to thank too.
Let me thank you in advance, on her behalf.
I spent many days trying to figure out how to help this patient.
It seems that I'm a little rusty with the psychiatric profession.
The other day, my old colleagues asked me if I want my old job back.
No way!
Why not?
Because--
Because our two companies are working on many joint projects,
and you're in charge of them. If you go back to the hospital,
what about those clients who have placed their trust in Dr. Love?
The only reason why you're objecting is because our offices are so close,
so it's convenient for us to have lunch.
Of course. That's important too.
Also...
you said you'd take care of me and Polo.
If you're so far away, how will you do that?
Fine. I already fed you fruit.
I'm going to feed Polo now.
Polo!
Polo, time to eat!
Come. Right here.
Polo, you're such a good boy.
Polo, you're both such good boys.
Come here.
What?
Polo.
I was calling for Polo. Not you.
Jia-wei Ji!
Polo, you go to her with a shake of her bracelet.
But when I say, "Come here", both of you come to me.
Polo, don't talk to him.
Let's read it together.
Look over here.
Lean this way.
Good.
Zhi-yu, drive a short distance. Let me take a few driving photos.
Mr. Benny, I'm sorry. Ms. Zhi-yu isn't a very good driver.
She won't drive on the road. It's just a short distance.
But--
That's fine, but I can't really tell the gas pedal from the brake pedal.
Is that all right?
Never mind. Just pose in the car. I'll take some stills.
I'm sorry.
Ms. Zhi-yu seems a little upset. Can we take a break?
Fine. Take ten.
Ms. Zhi-yu, are you all right?
"Don't look at your watch. No PDA.
Don't call her "Ma'am".
The gift is not too expensive or too cheap.
Remember to kiss up."
Can I really believe him?
Would Xi-men be pulling my leg?
If I believe in something so baseless, wouldn't that make me an idiot?
I'm sure I can handle this without these tips.
Hello, Ma'am.
Don't call her "Ma'am."
No, I mean--
Auntie.
Jia-wei Ji, you're here!
What took you so long?
No PDA.
I brought you a gift, please accept it.