Move over.
It's fine. I'll do the dishes.
Are you all right?
For someone who hasn't seen his mom in so many years,
you were very calm earlier.
I've often contemplated the possibility that she might come back.
But when it really happened...
I wasn't as happy as I thought I'd be.
It felt awkward.
She was like a stranger.
That's because it's been so long since you last saw her.
That's not the only reason.
I have so many questions to ask her.
Why did she leave?
Why didn't she contact me?
Why didn't she visit me?
Any place accessible by plane...
can't be that far.
There are some questions
you just can't answer on your own.
If you want to know the answers, you have to ask.
What if I don't like the answers?
What do you want to hear?
I don't know.
I think...
I just need a little more time.
I have Mama Ji's phone number.
If you have questions,
you can ask her any time.
I'll pick you up tomorrow.
You made plans with that guy behind my back?
This can't happen. Text him back right now. Tell him, "No, thanks."
What? Text him back right now.
What are you doing?
You type too slow. I'm helping you out.
- You don't have to do that. - Wait.
- Give back my phone! - Be quiet!
Jia-wei Ji!
You're such a child!
NO, THANKS. I'LL GET THERE MYSELF
Why? Did you want to ride in his car? There's nothing wrong with mine.
Your car?
- You mean, you'll take me there? - Of course.
And you can only ride in my car from now on.
You're not allowed to ride in other men's cars,
especially his, understand?
You are so possessive.
What if I have to go to meetings with him? I'd have to ride with him.
Fine.
If it's for work, you're allowed.
But you have to sit in the back.
Wouldn't that turn him into my chauffeur?
No way. I can't do that.
Say that again.
GREENHOUSE GROWN CUCUMBERS
You're here.
- Good morning, Zi-yan. - Good morning.
I'm sorry. I hope you don't mind. I brought a friend with me.
I welcome anyone who truly wants to help kids.
That's exactly what I am. Can't you tell?
He has a very kind heart. Don't be fooled by his looks.
He's very much into volunteer work.
Really? It's not very apparent.
Here.
And there is more to unload. So, I thank you on behalf of the kids.
I can help out too.
- No. - He'll be fine.
There isn't that much. I'll be done in a jiffy.
Xiao-tong, let me introduce you to the director.
He's interested in holding a picnic fundraiser.
The director's office is upstairs.
The materials we're using were purchased with the donations they raised.
They've been very helpful. So, we should thank him.
After cutting it, it ends up looking like a flower.
Now, let's get started.
They're easy to impress.
Put on your gloves.
Do you know how to?
Grab the black one and put it in the center.
Put some ham in it.
Hey, you.
- Did you see that? - Yes.
So? Are you impressed?
Never mind, you're too young. I don't blame you for not getting it.
This kid's eating the food!
Hey, look at this. Isn't that strange? Look at this.
Doesn't it look like your crying face?
Now, stop crying and go play with the other kids.
I think we're done with the prep now.
- You should rest now, over there. - Me?
Go ahead, take a break.
You don't have enough rice. Hold on.
Push it down, flatten it.
Then lay the ingredients on top.
Here, more rice.
Put more rice in it.
You're using too much rice. Now, put one of these here, all right?
Put it in the center.
- Now, roll it. - Well, you look really dumb.
Hey! Why are you here? Why aren't you learning like the rest?
Why should I do everything everyone else is doing?
Oh, never mind.
She's got sideburns, see.
Not funny, huh? What about a mustache?
Mr. Zi-yan and Miss Xiao-tong are probably dating.
What are you talking about?
You again?
What's the matter?
Why are you crying?
I think we're out of bottled water. Can you go get some?
All right, I'll go get some.
Tell me what happened.
Don't cry.
Why are you following me?
Why are you such a pest?
Oh, I get it.
Nobody wants to play with you because you're a pest.
That's not true. I choose not to play with them.
- You're lying. - I'm not! I'm not like them!
I have a mother, and she's coming back for me!
I'm not an orphan, and I don't want to play with them!
- Is it good? - Yes.
Mom.
- I want to try yours. - All right, here.
This is your favorite ice cream flavor, right?
- Yes. - I remembered.
Be careful.
If your dad finds out you soiled your shirt again, you'll be in trouble.
Come here.
Thanks.
You're kind of cute, you know.
When did your mom leave you here?
Three years ago, I think.
I know she's coming back for me.
I just don't know why she's taking so long.
Is it because I'm not a good boy?
Of course not.
How do you know that? You said I was a pest earlier.
Because the same thing happened to me.
Your mom left you too?
And I was just like you right now.
I kept wondering
if I did something wrong.
I kept wondering why she left.
Wasn't I good enough for her? Was that why she left me?
Hey...
But then, lately, I've been thinking.
There are probably
many other reasons why she left.
So...
She is coming back for you.
Even though...
it may take a long time.
Will my mom forget about me
if too much time passes before she comes back?
- Of course not. - Why not?
Because she loves you.
Jia-wei.
Hello.
Miss Xiao-tong.
We made some really delicious sushi inside.
You should go back inside and have some.
Are you all right?
I think...
I now understand why I was so uneasy.
Why were you?
When I was young, I used to think if I were more obedient,
she wouldn't have left.
Seeing her again after so long...
I'm really worried that what I am today...
As a son, I might not live up to her standards.
You're forgetting something.
It took a lot of courage for her to come back after so long.
She's the one who chose to leave.
I think she's more worried that you wouldn't forgive her.
I suppose.
And she still came back, right?
Well, because...
she loves you.
Let's go see Mama Ji?
Don't be nervous. Everything will be fine.
I'm not nervous.
Oh, really?
All right, I'm leaving then.
- Where are you going? - I'm just kidding.
- I'm so sorry I'm late. I'm so sorry. - Good morning, Mama Ji.
Good morning.
Let's go. Come on.
CIHU MEMORIAL SCULPTURE PARK
It's beautiful here. And the air is so fresh.
Want to take a picture here?
Come on, let me take a picture of the two of you.
Stand right here. This will be a beautiful shot.
Come on.
Miss Guan, you should join us.
Let's take one with just both of you first. Closer now.
Smile and look at the camera. Ready? One, two, three.
What's the matter?
You look so much alike. See?
Don't you know how to take pictures? That's ugly.
- Delete it. Do it again. - All right. One more then.
Come on.
Stand closer together.
Bigger smiles now, all right?
Come on. Relax.
Big smiles.
Look over here.
One, two, three.
So?
That's much better.
- Thanks. - You're welcome.
You should stay there.
Remember when...
You used to have this habit when you came across
stone tile floors?
You used to look down as you walked.
You were always careful not to step outside the tiles.
You never stepped on the grout lines.
And you were adamant about that.
Even when I was in a hurry, you wouldn't budge.
Really?
Yes.
You remember that?
I stopped doing that though,
because my feet got bigger than the tiles.
I'm sorry.
I missed out on so much.
I didn't mean anything by that.
Jia-wei Ji, how small were your feet?
Your feet could fit inside a tile?
You must've been shorter than I am now.
You're comparing yourself to an eight year-old boy.
Mama Ji, you know Jia-wei as a child better.
I only know Jia-wei as an adult better.
Why don't I tell you about the Jia-wei I know?
Then you can tell me about the Jia-wei you know.
Sure. Thank you, Miss Guan.
Oh, don't call me Miss Guan. Just call me Xiao-tong.
All right, Xiao-tong.
Here you go!
I'm giving you a huge handful!
Here.
Thanks.
You're very lucky.
Xiao-tong is a great girl.
She is.
I think I'm very lucky to have met her.
By the way,
Dad will be back in Taiwan in a few days.
Let's all have dinner together.
I'll get Dad, Xiao-tong, and all of us together.
Your dad and I fell out of touch a long time ago.
That's okay.
I can talk to Dad.
But it's really up to you. It's your call.
I'd love to be there.
That's great.
So, what do you prefer? Chinese food? Western?
What's wrong?
Jia-wei, there is something...
- I don't know if I should tell you this. - What is it?
One of the main reasons I came back to Taiwan
is because Zhi-yu asked me to see you.
I was going to tell you right away,
but Zhi-yu told me to keep it secret.
How do you know Zhi-yu?
Well, I think she's been looking for me.
You see, I found out later,
that her parents and I have mutual friends in the States.
And that's how we got in touch.
I only found out because of her
that you don't hate me.
If it weren't for her...
I don't think I would have had the courage to come back.
Did you guys hear that was Jia-wei Ji,
the boyfriend of our guest last week, Xiao-tong Guan,
the Internet celebrity known as Dr. Love.
For some reason, Mr. Ji couldn't make it last week.
But in his own way, he was still able to tell the world
that he has won over our very own Dr. Love.
I feel all warm and fuzzy inside now.
Do you guys feel the same way?
I know Xiao-tong is a nice girl and you're happy together,
but I should have told you about Zhi-yu's involvement.
I don't think it's fair to Zhi-yu if I kept it a secret.
Jia-wei,
do you think it was right for me to tell you this?
It is.
But I should have handled all this myself.
Zhi-yu helped me find my mom.
I should call her and thank her.
It's only right.
But if I called her,
she might take it the wrong way.
So, what do I do?
ZHI-YU
Well...
I'll leave it up to the gods then.
If she picks up, I'll thank her.
If she doesn't pick up,
then there's no problem.
The number you dialed is unavailable. Please try again later.
See? Even if I called, she wouldn't have picked up.
Here.
It's been a long time. Are you getting used to Taiwan again?
It has changed so much. I almost didn't recognize it.
Zhi-yu, I told Jia-wei it was you who asked me to come back.
No wonder.
I couldn't figure out why he was calling me.
I've been meaning to ask you.
Why did you leave them back then?
- Enjoy. - Thanks.
Zhi-yu,
life is short.
I wanted a life for just myself.
Well, what's past is past. I'm glad you're back.
You should spend the next two weeks with Jia-wei.
And let me know if you need anything.
No problem.
You're so good to Jia-wei.
The design is pretty good.
And it's a great place for matchmaking events.
I'll jot down some points to consider.
- You're here. We can start the meeting. - Wait, where's Allen?
Fulfilling his military duties.
- Military duties? - That's right.
Allen enrolled in a graduate school program,
but he never finished his thesis.
He finally thought it through.
He's giving up his degree and is serving the military instead.
Won't you have too much work with one person less?
You must be Chef Mr. Zi-yan Xiang?
My name is Ke Rui. My English name is Curry.
Hello.
Wait a second.
Your name sounds familiar.
- Didn't you call my dad a copycat? - That's not what I meant.
My dad named me 28 years ago. So, my name is totally original.
Enough with this meaningless chitchat. Come on, let's start the meeting.
Go on. Come on.
Curry.
First of all, we have to thank Zi-yan Xiang.
He turned our picnic fundraiser for school lunch programs in remote areas
into a series of events
that got internationally renowned chefs working together.
More importantly, it has given us a chance to recruit more affluent members.
That's right.
Before the matchmaking picnic formally starts,
our first activity will be...
It will be an...
I...
Meet You Mixer, created by top events organizer,
Xiao-tong Guan.
A food auction.
Sit down until you can speak normally.
What wasn't normal about that?
So, for the food auction, Ke Rui and I came up with two ideas.
Option A is lunch box.
Option B is buffet voucher.
- Which one would you like? - A.
- B. - B.
But why? A lunch box will keep the food fresh.
And warm too.
We're holding a matchmaking picnic.
The participants can get to know each other
when they're getting food at a buffet table.
But more importantly, this way there will be less waste.
Less waste.
All right. Next, the venue.
Option A, a tourist train. It's very convenient.
Participants can get onboard from any station.
Option B, a luxury yacht.
It's just very romantic and dreamy.
Well? Which one do you like?
- B. - B.
But why? What if they get seasick?
And there are more train stations than harbors.
It's not very convenient for the participants.
I know. However, a yacht is like a cruise.
It's perfect for meeting someone and starting a new relationship.
It reminds me of this movie. The movie--
- I know which one! Titanic. - I know which one! Titanic.
An Affair to Remember is what I had in mind.
You know that movie too?
I joined a movie appreciation club in college.
- Me too. - Really?
What about a tourist train? What does that remind you of?
Well, a tourist train reminds me of Agatha Christie's...
- Murder on the Orient Express. - Murder on the Orient Express.
- And that's why I picked B. - Me too.
Since I read that novel in junior high,
I've always been creeped out by the thought
of a bunch of strangers being on a train together.
What about And Then There Were None?
After seeing that movie,
I was afraid to take island vacations for years.
Oh, that's just crazy.
If I had to take a guess, I'd say you two were dating.
You know each other so well.
You're wrong! Dead wrong!
No way. They don't call me Ke Rui, The Fortune Teller for nothing.
Well, yes, you are! Xiao-tong Guan has a boyfriend.
Really?
But you practically finish each other's sentences.
I'd think you were twins if you didn't look so different.
Zi-yan is kind of like the male version of Xiao-tong.
You two are the same kind of person.
But anyway, let's turn to page three of the project proposal.
So, we've decided on buffet vouchers
and a luxury yacht, right?
Let's write that down.
Hey, Xiao-tong Guan.
I thought you couldn't come today because of work?
Who's Xiao-tong Guan?
You want to introduce me to your girlfriend, huh?
Yes, let's get together.
Have dinner with us.
No problem. Oh, you're a terrible son!
You used to have dinner with me at least once a month.
Now, you don't even call me anymore.
Who knows how much longer you'd have kept it from me
if I didn't surprise you today?
What's wrong with you? You didn't even give me a clue!
- What's up with that, huh? - That hurts!
Oh, all right. But look at you. You've never seemed happier.
You're glowing from within. She's that special, huh?
She is.
You'll understand when you see her.
So...
You want to settle down now?
Yes.
Today is a wonderful day.
Let's drink until we pass out.
Congratulations.
For what?
Dad.
When you meet Xiao-tong...
I want Mom to be there too.
- You've seen her? - Yes.
When?
A few days ago. She suddenly came back.
I was really shocked.
What...?
What did she tell you?
Nothing, really. But when I asked her to join us for dinner, she agreed to come.
You've remained friends after the divorce, right?
Besides, it's been so long, and it won't kill you.
No.
Well, I'm not against it. I'm just...
- Surprised. - So, that means you'll do it.
I'll book us a restaurant right now.
Do you think my mom will like it?
You've asked that question so many times.
Don't worry. You spent all afternoon picking out her gift.
I'm sure your mom will be moved by that thought alone.
But why did you get her a brooch?
- Because of you. - Me?
The thing is...
I didn't know what to get my mom.
I don't know what an appropriate gift is for a woman her age.
I've never gotten her a gift
since I've had the money to buy anything.
This is great though.
It was inspired by your mother's brooch.
I think...
She's going to look really good
wearing this beautiful brooch.
You know what?
A brooch is usually worn close to a woman's heart.
So, when your mom opens your gift, when she wears it,
you will always be close to her heart.
Your words always empower me.
I'm really glad...
I bought your mother's brooch
at your sister's divorce auction.
That was purely on impulse.
But then, because of that, it now costs 6,000 bucks.
But it was money well spent,
because I ended up meeting you.
Now...
I have no plans of selling it back, all right?
That way, you'll always be around.
Xiao-tong Guan.
Will you be my date for dinner tomorrow?
What dinner?
The most important dinner of my life.
With my dad...
my mom...
and you.
But tomorrow, I have to be--