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You're back?

-You're going out?
-Yes.

Ruoxin's mom got hit by a car
and fell down,

so she needs to be looked after
these days.

Ruoxin is busy
and she keeps working overtime

so she wants me to help her
to look after her mom.

I'm leaving now.

-Let me send you off.
-No need.

Be careful!

Hello, Ruoxin. Can you do me a favor?

Tell me.

Zou Cheng came home early today
and he saw me leaving just now.

I lied to him that I'm going to your house
to look after your mom.

Please don't spill the beans.

So you called me to collude with you?

Dear, you're the best.

Why don't you tell him?

Didn't Zou Cheng want a child?

If I tell him that
I found a job at a bar kitchen,

he wouldn't be able to accept it.

Besides,

this job isn't stable yet,
so let's see how it goes.

Based on my years of experience,

countless lies are needed
to cover up one lie.

Don't cause a backfire on yourself later.

I can't take care of so much now.
I'll hide it as long as I can.

All right.

Don't worry and just go.
I won't tell anyone.

Kisses to you.

It smells so good.

Ziyan, what are you cooking?

It's pan-fried cola chicken wings.

My husband hasn't had dinner yet.

Ziyan,

you're such a good wife and mom.

I'll accept the praise of a good wife,
but not the good mom.

I'm not planning to have children.

Let's stop talking.

-Here, I made some for you guys too.
-Thank you, Ziyan.

Why are you here?

You're early today.

I heard from the boss that
you've improved the food menu,

so I wanted to try them out.

When I just arrived,
I witnessed a bunch of PDAs.

It's my signature dish, try it out.

Bring your husband here next time.

I'll sing him a song.

For the sake of harmony in our bar,
just forget it.

Okay.

Qi Xiao,

how's the vibe at your company?

Our company has a lot of activities.

Everyone is hustling when we're busy.

There's just one feeling
in the company that I joined,

lifeless.

The company has a quiet environment.

Isn't that good for your creation?

Don't mention creation.

My first task is
to design a movie book cover.

I couldn't understand
the client's requests at all.

He wants it elegant
and then he wants it common.

He wants it plain
and then he wants it conspicuous.

He was babbling for an hour.

The more I listen,
the more I don't understand.

-So confusing.
-I understand now.

This is the client who doesn't understand
anything about designing.

Actually, in this situation,

he doesn't even know what he wants.

You should just give him an option
and not let him speak aimlessly.

You'll surely get confused.

Hello?

Mr. He, don't worry.

I'm preparing the proposal now.

All right.

I'll do my best.

WIFE

Hello?

Zou Cheng, have you received your meal?

The takeout today is good.

Where did you order it from?

Why is it so noisy on your end?

What are you doing?

I…

Ruoxin's mom is watching TV.

All right.

Take care.

Takeout?

He can't even differentiate my cooking.

Those pan-fried cola chicken wings
that I made before were wasted.

What a waste of effort!

Who are you scolding?

Nothing.

I heard everything.

Why are you here and not singing outside?

I'm having a break and I'm hungry,
so I came here to eat.

Don't let the boss deduct
your performance fee.

It's delicious.

Tell me.

Are all men unreliable?

Ziyan, you've been married
for so many years.

How can you still not understand men?

You got angry
and started speaking like my girlfriend.

Never mind.

Let's put it this way.

Before falling in love,

men were like hunters.

When they meet a woman they like,
they'll put in all the passion and energy.

But after falling in love,
the woman becomes the hunter.

The man's energy will be distracted.

Maybe it's because of work or video games.

There could be other reasons too.

But the woman will feel that
this man has changed into another person.

But that's actually his true colors.

Where did you learn all this from?

Don't let me
tell your girlfriend, Xiaoman.

Mom, I can finally sleep longer
during the weekend.

What are you doing?

My little princess,

it's already 7:00 a.m.

I woke up at 5:30 a.m.

I didn't even dare to flush the toilet.

I'm only making breakfast now.

What are you doing?

Isn't there breakfast in the house?
There's bread and milk in the fridge.

I'm not used to eating those.

I like to eat my own egg pancakes.

Can I order a takeout for you instead?

Takeout?

Didn't you watch the news?

Don't always order takeouts.

Cook it yourself if you can.

It feels better to eat home-cooked meals.

You can cook whatever you want to eat.

Let me do it, look at your hand.

-Stop, put it down.
-Hold on.

Go brush your teeth and wash your face.

I'll brush it later.
Put it down. Let me do it.

Commander Zhou,
you tell me and I'll do it.

Add some water.

Water?

Just a little bit.

It's too much.

Add some flour.

You're such an interesting girl.

How many years have you been living alone?

-Why are you still so clumsy?
-Who do I blame that for?

Who told me this when I was young?

Other than academic results,
I don't have to do any housework.

That's why I'm worried about you.

You should have someone
who can take care of you.

Add some onions.

Be gentle.

Go away, I'll do it myself.

-Don't move.
-Go away.

You can't move your hand. I'll fry it.
I know how to fry it.

You tell me and I'll do it.

-Don't add too much oil.
-Okay.

I know that you're worried about me.

You want me to get married

so that someone can take care of me.

But have you ever thought

about what that person
and his mom would think?

Don't you know all too well

that in most marriages,
women gave in more than men?

When you divorced Dad, what did you say?

Why do you keep comparing it to me?

You should compare it with the good ones.

Song Ziyan.

Her husband is so good to her.

You should bring home one who's this good.

Mom, here.

Taste the soy milk, it's freshly made.

Not bad.

One should never be greedy.

I just hope that you can have
a simple and easy love.

I mean it, I don't mind.

The person that you meet

whether he's full of weaknesses
or full of flaws,

I only care whether he's good to you.

Here, taste this, is it well-cooked?

It's well-cooked, but it's a bit bland.

-Add some salt.
-No need to add more.

Bland is better for your health.

Every family has its own problem.

You think that Song Ziyan is living well.

That's just how it looks like outside.

Song Ziyan has her own problem too.

Her husband wants a child now.

She's bothered by that,
so she found herself a job.

That's what happened?

But if they have a child together,

their relationship will be better.

The concern isn't about the child now.

That's what they've agreed to before
and he doesn't want to admit that now.

He changed just like this.

You think I'm insured once I'm married?

There are many variables in the future.

Now you think it sounds bad
that your daughter is not married.

What if you say this in the future,
"My daughter is divorced."

Are you proud of that?

Divorce?

At least you've tried?

Unlike now.

The new car isn't out of the factory yet,
not even on the road yet,

but it's already scrapped
in the warehouse.

Ma'am,

breakfast is ready.

Please enjoy your meal.

I'm going to get ready.

Go sleep on the bed.

DO YOU WANT TO SAVE YOUR CHANGES? NO.

It's been a long time
since I got up so early on a weekend.

That's good.

After you finish breakfast,
follow me home.

Why are we going home?

Didn't we take everything here?

I want to take my teaching materials.

I really…

I want to go back to teaching
at the University for Seniors.

I feel so bored staying idly at home.

Teaching? Your hand hasn't recovered yet.

Did the principal agree to let you back?

Let me tell you, I've applied
for two months' leave at your school.

They've found an interim teacher
for two months.

What should they do
if you go back suddenly? Don't go.

My dear little girl…

Are you controlling me now?

Who shall I blame that for?
I learned it from you.

It's for your own good.

Think about it.

Can you go there in your current state?

I'm taking you for a checkup
this afternoon.

You can ask the doctor, he will tell you.

Don't deviate from the topic.

To go for a checkup
at your dad's hospital?

Please don't cause me trouble.

Hello, Mr. Xu?

Yes, it's me who's handling it.

The advertising company
hasn't replied yet.

I'll check on them again.

Is that so?

I'll go to the office later.

Okay, I got it. All right.

Is that Mr. Xu again?

Yes, he wants me to go to the office.

He's chasing you tightly.

Saturday and Sunday,
he still keeps you close by his side.

Mom, what are you saying?

Have you heard of
the "Nine-Nine-Six" work system?

We're always on standby,
ready to sell ourselves to our boss.

I'm just reminding you.

You two are just business associates.

It's fine to talk about work.

Just be careful.

Him,

as a man,

is quite good.

He has power and wealth.

I believe he will be generous to you too.

But if you want to be with him, why?

Want to get rid of poverty
and become better off?

You're not poor.

If you feel bored, you guys can hang out,
grab a coffee together.

Don't put in your true feelings.

You'll get hurt in the end.

Mom, what are you talking about?

My mind is clear.

Do you think I don't know
how complicated things are at work?

The boss is always the boss.
There are no other thoughts.

Don't get defensive at me.

This Mr. Xu,
as your senior in the workplace,

we can now assess his health management.

In the workplace,
he's been working for more than a decade.

His health must be affected.

High blood sugar, high cholesterol,
and high blood pressure, all three.

He can't escape from any of these.

I'll describe him as
a more selfish person today.

Now he wants to find a capable girl

who can serve him wholeheartedly

for the rest of his life.

But would that be fair for you?

Mom, I'm done talking.

I have to go. I'll go change my clothes.

This is not right.

I need to take you to the checkup later.

I won't be able to make it.

Don't worry.

I'm having a hand fracture now,

not a leg bone fracture.

I can go by myself.

How can I be assured of you
going alone in this state?

Of course I can't.

Hello, Ruoxin?

This afternoon?

Yes, of course. I'm free.

All right, see you later.

-Ruoxin.
-Qi Xiao.

Mr. Xu asked me to go to the office.

There are some issues
with the test-drive event's venue.

I need to go back
to the office to discuss this.

Accompany my mom to the hospital.
Please take care of her.

-You're not going?
-That's right.

Why are you wasting his time?

He's a guy.

It's inconvenient for him and me,
with him being here.

Besides, he has helped us a lot last time.

We haven't even thanked him properly.

Qi Xiao.

As soon as my hand recovers,

I'll definitely invite you
to have a meal at our house.

I'll make sure to thank you properly.

Today,

I don't need your help.

Go, go. It's Saturday today.

Go and have fun.
Accompany your girlfriend.

Ms. Zhou.

I'm free in the afternoon.

I don't have a girlfriend either.

I'm Ruoxin's assistant. I'm willing
to accompany you for your checkup.

Mom, Qi Xiao is very reliable.

When you had the accident,
he accompanied you too.

Qi Xiao, please take care of her
this afternoon.

Keep me updated on what the doctor says.

-Yes, ma'am.
-I'm leaving.

Mom, I'm leaving.

Ms. Zhou.

Let me tell you.

You're her office assistant,

not her life assistant.

Her personal affairs are not your concern.

Also, is she paying you for overtime?

Ms. Zhou, I don't need overtime fees.

Ruoxin is very good to me,
she really looks after me.

You treat me very well too.

Besides, if you go alone for the checkup,

Ruoxin will be worried
and I'll be worried too.

If that's so, Qi Xiao…

I'm really sorry

to have to bother you today.

It's all right.

By the way, should we add
each other on WeChat?

You can reach me easily
if you need my help next time.

Okay. My phone is there.

I'll help you do it.

ZHOU YILAN

REQUEST TO ADD AS FRIEND

It's done.

This is me.

Hello.

Qi Xiao. I'm Ms. Zhou.

Please reply if you hear this.

Ms. Zhou, I'm Qi Xiao.

Message received, over.

Ms. Zhou, I'm Qi Xiao.

Message received, over.

This is so convenient.

I know, right?

Let me tell you, young man.

You're so quick-witted.

You're very tall too.

Let's compare our heights.

All right.

Next time, when I meet someone suitable,

I'll definitely introduce her to you.

Ms. Zhou…

Actually, you don't have to.

I already

have someone that I like.

Sorry, I talked too much.

It's okay.

Take a seat.

How long have you been Xinxin's assistant?

It's been a few months.

This is my first job after graduating.

I'm grateful to Ruoxin
for giving me this opportunity.

Otherwise, I might not even be able
to afford my rent now.

Yes, it's really difficult
to find a job these days.

One step at a time, don't worry.

But is this company really this busy?

You still need to work overtime
every Saturday and Sunday?

It's like this, Ms. Zhou.

We're currently in
the New Energy Department,

a newly established department.

We're launching a new product now,
so we're busier.

Moreover…

Mr. Xu really trusts Ruoxin,
he relies on her for everything.

This Mr. Xu, what's his background?

Is he a friendly person?

He was transferred from the headquarters.

He's the youngest Senior Partner
of our company.

When he first arrived,
he didn't have anyone around.

Then, he noticed Ruoxin.

But other than work,

he also took Ruoxin
to many private social occasions.

Some art exhibitions and cocktail parties.

He also took Ruoxin
to look at some houses.

What?

They even looked at houses?

He said that he wants to buy a house,
so he asked Ruoxin for some advice.

But what he did as a manager

-isn't appropriate.
-I know, right?

-You also think it's inappropriate?
-It's inappropriate.

But now, this kind of situation
has gotten lesser.

I think Ruoxin
must've told Mr. Xu very clearly.

Then Mr. Xu must be playing
the cat and mouse game.

It doesn't matter what the mouse thinks,

what matters is how the cat thinks.

Ms. Zhou, you don't like Mr. Xu?

No.

How could I?

What's my right to dislike your boss?

But in the future, if Mr. Xu did something

unusual to Xinxin again,

you might as well let me know.

Anyway, we have each other's contact
on WeChat now.

Sure, no problem.

Ms. Zhou,

I'll inform you immediately
if there's something new.

All right. Thank you.

That's right.

Why don't you

have a simple meal here?

That's good.

But my hand hasn't fully recovered yet,
I can't perform my best.

Don't worry, just take a rest.

Leave it to me.

Let me take a look.

I'll just cook something, Ms. Zhou.

You're starting to work again?

Why is it still this?

How long are you going to edit this?

Look here.

DRAFTS

What are they? Seems interesting.

The first draft to the tenth draft.

What are the last ones?

"I'll be a loser if I edit again."

"I'm not human if I edit it again."

"Dad, you can edit however you want."

Su Yang, you're a genius.

You're growing at a rapid speed.

Do you know what the client said
when I handed in my draft this morning?

What did he say?

He said it looked like
the first draft was the best.

-He wants me to edit it again.
-As expected,

society's brutal beating.

What did you do the whole day?

Why do you look coquettish?

I do? I don't, right?

I accompanied Ruoxin's mom
to the hospital for a checkup.

You're good at this.

You're pleasing the mother-in-law.

How was it?
Did you leave a good impression?

Of course I did.

Did you forget my nickname?

"Aunt and mom killer."

I'm very good at coaxing mothers.
I've never failed.

It seems like there's a lot of hope.

I think

Ruoxin's mom's impression of me

should be very good.

Extremely good.

Perfect.

Mom.

-I'm back.
-You're back?

Qi Xiao told me that the doctor said
you're recovering well, is it?

You can remove the bandages next week.

It's you who took very good care of me.

Be honest with me.

What do you think about Qi Xiao?

Quite good.

He is very mature.

He's humble and responsible too.

Not like those guys in their twenties
who are reckless.

He also looks handsome.

Although it's not the era of speaking
with good looks nowadays,

appearance is still very important.

What's more important

is that he's from Shanghai.

I like this guy.

Mom, what do you want to do?

I want to introduce him to a girlfriend.

I want to introduce
Mr. Wang's daughter to him.

How old is Mr. Wang's daughter?

She's in the third year of university.

She's a grown lady now.

The third year of university?

When I was a high schooler,
she was still in kindergarten.

Why? Are you afraid?

You have a feeling of crisis?

I told you before not to be stubborn.

Time and tide wait for no man.

The young girls are coming out
one by one now.

But…

-It's just that…
-What is it?

Qi Xiao said that he has someone he likes,
but he hasn't confessed yet.

Who is that girl?

Why trouble yourself then?

He already has someone he likes,
you're still introducing him.

So what?

They're not living together.

Besides,

if we introduce him to more people,

then they can have fair play, right?

Aren't you his manager?

You can introduce her to him.

Tell him that
Mr. Wang's daughter is very good.

She studies finance and she can draw.

The age difference is two years.

They're such a good match.

How are they a good match?

I'm not going to do it.

I hope Ruoxin's mom

can praise me in front of her.

Yes.

Hopefully, Ruoxin gets excited
and devotes herself to you.

That's also possible.

Su Yang! It worked!

Ruoxin's mom said that
she has a good impression of me.

She praised me like I'm a flower!

-Flower.
-Congratulations, buddy.

Hello, Zou Cheng?

-You've arrived home?
-No.

I'm letting you know,
I'm meeting a client tonight.

I'll be back late.

-All right.
-You're not home?

Me?

I'm at Ruoxin's house with her mom.

Ruoxin is working overtime today.

All right, I'm hanging up.

How can he be so petty?
Being angry for so long.

Ziyan, it's a weekend night.
There are many customers.

-Let's hurry up and serve faster.
-Coming!

I'm finally experiencing
the weekend passion of the citizens.

Many loyal customers are coming
for the new menu.

It's full of good reviews!

Hi, may I know for how many people?

-I have a reservation, I'm Mr. Zou.
-Hello, Mr. Zou.

-This way, please.
-Okay. Here, Mr. Wang.

-Here.
-Okay.

Mr. Wang,
this place is quite good, isn't it?

Yes, it's quite good.

How did you find out about this place?

I came here with my wife before.

I saw that you're quite sophisticated,
I figured you'd like it.

Ziyan, your cooking skill is so good.

I don't believe you've never learned it.

I've never learned it professionally.

But being married for so many years,
this is what I've been doing.

I guess I found out about it
in my own way.

Mr. Qin, I think Leizi is too busy.
I'll help him serve a dish.

Sure.

Here's the drink you ordered.

You're right.

A woman should stay at home
and look after the family.

That's quite good.

Hello, let me serve your food.

Excuse me. Please enjoy your meal.

Mr. Zou?

What happened? Your ex-girlfriend?

Song Ziyan.

You have nothing to explain to me?

What's wrong?

"What's wrong?"

Aren't you looking after Ruoxin's mom?

Why are you at the bar?

I couldn't find a chance to tell you.

That's my new job.

The kitchen assistant has resigned.
I coincidentally got that job.

You found such a nice job.

Work as a helper at a bar, serving dishes.

What's wrong with serving dishes?

Didn't I serve dishes for you at home too?

How's that the same?

You serve dishes at home,
a woman taking care of her family.

You serve dishes at the bar,
that's serving others.

I ignored you for two days,
I thought you'd stop finding a job.

I can't believe you're serving dishes.

What's wrong with serving dishes?

Do you find my job embarrassing now?

You think my job is inferior to others?

Zou Cheng,
I've been cooking for you at home.

You've never complimented me!

But now that I'm cooking for others,

as long as I put effort,

I can get compliments from clients
and the boss!

I'm willing to serve dishes at the bar.

I feel happier to serve dishes at the bar
than to serve you at home!

I'm leaving the house now.

I want you to see

that I, Song Ziyan,

have a social value.

Your social value is to serve dishes?

All right, how much is your social value
paying you each month?

2,000 yuan? 3,000 yuan or 4,000 yuan?

Song Ziyan, you want to walk out the door,

you want equality and respect,
you don't want to be just my wife.

Good, from today onwards,
we'll pay off our house loan together.

You'll pay half and I'll pay half.

Is that enough equality and respect

to prove that you're an independent woman?

You…

All right.

This house…

I won't stay in this house anymore, okay?

-Hello.
-Hello, Ruoxin.

Come over to my house.

Take a proper cab, don't take a black cab.

Don't wander alone.

-Come here now, I'll wait for you.
-Okay.

My mom is here.

-Zou Cheng is too much!
-I know.

Here.

Eat something. Get up.

-I don't want to eat.
-Have a bite.

I don't want to eat.

I was quite happy today.

There were many customers at the bar.

Everyone was praising the new menu.

Who knows Zou Cheng took his client there?

When I served the dishes,
he caught me on the spot.

I'm so unlucky.

It's all right to let him know.

It's better than lying to him, how tiring.

That's right.

You don't know how bad
the words Zou Cheng said earlier.

He even mistook my cooking as a takeout.

Yet he still tells me
to just stay at home.

No way!

All right, let me tell you.

Everyone changes eventually.

Changes don't necessarily mean bad.

For instance, we like shopping.

When we were younger,

didn't we like fashionable
and hourglass figure clothes?

Slowly, we started to like

elegant and classy designs.

It could be that our taste has changed.

Another way of putting this

is we're getting to know ourselves better.

You're the same too.

Actually, you want to find a job
that can prove your worth

and find joy in it.

But you keep telling yourself
that your husband has changed,

so you need to find a job.

Why?

Ruoxin.

I feel so useless now.

You didn't hear
what Zou Cheng said to me earlier.

He said that

if I want to prove
that I'm more than just his wife,

then I should bear
half of the family expenses.

Yes. He's right to say that.

But you know what?

I don't even have the ability to say yes.

It's all right.

Ruoxin,

tell me.

If I didn't get married,

didn't think that Zou Cheng is reliable,
and resigned recklessly,

who would I be now?

Would I be like you,

working as a manager or director?

In that case, I'll throw money to his face

and tell him to get lost!

It's all right.

Isn't it just an argument?

Who'd be nice while arguing?

Of course it sounds bad, right?

-Zou Cheng certainly didn't mean that.
-He didn't mean that.

But he's just telling the truth
while arguing.

I feel so wronged.

It's all right.

Stop crying.

You didn't eat. You should eat something.

I'm not eating. I'm on a diet.

Why are you still on a diet?

It's all right.

-Ms. Zhou, I'm…
-Zou Cheng.

-You still remember me?
-I do.

I've been a class teacher for many years.
I can remember everyone clearly.

When you got married to Ziyan,

Ruoxin and I were sitting at the table
beside the main table.

Do you still remember?

I do.

Come on in.

Please come in.

Zou Cheng.

Ziyan is a close friend
who grew up with Ruoxin.

I've been telling Ruoxin that,

"Ziyan has such a good husband,

her life is one hundred times
better than yours."

I still remember clearly

everything you said at the wedding.

You said that as long Ziyan is happy,
you're happy.

Everything that Ziyan wants
is what you want too.

Am I correct?

Ms. Zhou, you have such a good memory.

It's not my memory that's good.

It's you,

after living as a couple,
who has forgotten what you said.

You're a good man.

But Ziyan…

She was held carefully
in the palm of the hands by her parents.

She was adored by her parents.

That's how she grew up.

She might be a bit stubborn.

You're a man, you should be more generous.

Be more tolerant when there's something.

Whatever it is,

you two should discuss it together.

Do you agree?

Ms. Zhou, you're right.

I'll remember it.

Then I'll…

Xinxin.

Please ask Ziyan to come out.

Ziyan, Zou Cheng is here to pick you up.

Go home with him.

Your parents aren't feeling well,
don't make them worry.

Zou Cheng.

Honey, my attitude was bad yesterday.

Can you not be angry anymore?
Please forgive me.

Let's go home.

Ms. Zhou, I'm leaving now.

Mom,

did we wake you up yesterday?

You two have been talking for a night.

I've been sitting here the whole night.

Everyone has their difficulties.

All family matters are chicken feathers
when it drops on the floor.

Then why are you rushing me
to the chicken feather pile?

I wish I could make
a feather duster bundle

and beat you now.

Be careful with your hand, Commander Zhou.

Once your hand has recovered,
we'll pick a day.

Do you want to take a rest?

Subtitle translation by: Shin Hui Loo