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Dad has got stomach cancer,

and is leaving us.

Half year left at most.

So,

that's why you suddenly came back home,

and gave up your chance

to study in America.

That's why sister

rushed so to get married.

It's all because of dad

that you've done all of these.

Why didn't you tell me?

Dad,

dad is dying,

and how can you not tell me?

It's dad!

He wanted to keep this secret

to everyone.

He doesn't want to tell anyone.

So from now on,

stop being childish.

Don't upset dad.

Let him see you

do everything well in the end of his time.

Okay?

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

Xiaolong,

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

I'm afraid you'll act like this,

so I keep you unknown.

Xiaolong, clam down please.

I will not clam down.

Dad is dying,

and you didn't tell me until now.

What do you think of me?

What do you think of me?

Dad didn't

want us to know.

But now you've known the situation,

think about it please

how you will face dad.

Got home. Got home

Come here.

You're rare here.

We are definitely drinking more.

What's the matter?

How can you drink so much?

Look how late it is.

Hi,

We met once on New Year's Day.

I'm a friend of sister Ying.

Gao Shuai.

Nice to meet you.

Come, let's

have a toast.

What toast.

Let's have another drink.

All right. You're home.

Auntie, go get the wine,

the most expensive wine.

Don' t save it anymore.

Sister Ying, sister Ying.

Your husband didn't sleep and is waiting for you.

My husband

snored

at night,

and likes farting on bed.

My husband

loves farting most.

Stop messing around.

Be quiet.

Sister Ying.

Go to bed now.

Listen to me.

Go to bed.

Who is this?

Director Bai?

Oh my god.

Hello, Director Bai.

Why aren't you sleeping yet?

Are you waiting for me?

Aren't you busy?

Stop messing around Sister Ying.

He is dizzy. He is dizzy.

All right. sister Ying.

He is dizzy.

All right.

Be quiet.

Go to bed.

I'm supposed to leave.

No, don't.

Tiantian,

don't leave.

You stay with me a little more.

I want to talk to you.

In fact,

I'm really lonely.

I now realize,

what's the big deal of

woman having a husband?

My husband

treats me as air.

My only daughter

is fascinated by

his husband

without caring about me.

I'm having a really boring time.

Look at me.

Look how bored

I am.

So bored.

All right,

all right, sister Ying.

Go to sleep.

I'm sorry

for the troubles.

It's late now,

you can go back.

Ok,

I'll just go first.

Take care of her.

Fine.

Auntie, please look after her well.

Let me deliver you a little bit.

What's farting about?

It is air-exhausting.

Don't you exhaust air?

Where is Xiaolong?

He is inside.

Mr. Fu,

I'm sorry for

the troubles Xiaolong brought you.

This is Xiaolong's elder brother.

Fang Tianyi.

Thank you.

Nothing.

Let's go in first.

Xiaolong,

Xiaolong?

How is he here?

It was my mom

seeing him drunk

and brought him here.

How did aunt

see him drinking?

I think it's weird, too,

but I don't know why.

Anyway,

that's it.

Why are you

so self-defeating?

Because I and sister didn't tell

your dad was sick?

or is it dad won't let you

take over the flour mill?

When the hell are you

gonna stop messing around this?

Is your mood more important

than dad's illness?

My mood now

is certainly not as important as our dad.

But if you really

care about dad,

Why didn't you find out his illness until now?

Aren't you an expert?

Why didn't you find out

until dad's incurable?

Haven't you saved many people?

Why can't you save

your own dad?

You have no right to say this.

You're a doctor,

but you can't save even

your own father.

You don't deserve to be doctor

and his son.

Your brother

is here to apologize to you.

Sorry.

It's enough that

I'm unfilial in this family.

I'm terrible to dad,

I let him down,

I didn't even

find out his condition in advance.

I'm blaming myself

and regretting every day.

I don't want you to regret it

like I do.

Xiaolong, listen to me,

don't make the fuss.

Go back home.

Don't let dad find out your awareness of his physical condition

when you get back.

Living in peace

just like we used to do

is dad's wish.

Take care of Xiaolong, please.

You aren't supposed to comment him like that.

He's always been sad.

He is the one in us

with the most self-accusation.

What's the point of you

saying all of this?

You should grow up now.

Sister,

I regret so much.

Why did I quarrel with dad,

I really regret.

All right,

we're all the same.

Sorry. It's been sold…

Why are you here?

Just passing by,

want to come in and see you suddenly.

It's the same as it used to be

with no change at all.

Lao Fang,

long time no see.

Long time no see.

Um,

you, you

you just came here

to see me?

or?

Of course,

I came here to see you.

Or do you think

I came here for Xiaolong?

Since I left here,

I knew I wouldn't be qualified

to be his mother again.

It's a lie that

I don't want to see him.

It's more like,

I dare not to.

I don't know

how to face him.

There is only shame in m heart.

I'll never forgive myself

at that time.

Lao Fang,

I'm sorry.

It's all gone.

The past is the past.

Are the children all right?

Yes.

They're all good,

especially Xiaolong.

He's grown up lately.

Tall and handsome.

He

used to be

naughty,

but he is sensible now.

He helps me in the shop

often .

He,

he works in a restaurant

from apprentice to chef.

Really?

Good.

I didn't expect him to do this.

He,

is talented somehow in cooking.

He,

is talented.

He once took part in

the

new menu competition of his corporation,

he just took some of my noodles,

cooked it himself

and then won the first place.

This is called talent.

I,

I think he

I think he will be

a food master

if he goes on like this.

It's no problem.

You taught them all very well.

No, no, no.

That's not right.

I not able to.

Do you still hate me?

Of course not.

I don't hate you at all.

There's nothing

at the first place.

Nothing,

how to say,

when

when you left in the first place,

I didn't really understand you.

Because all of those things

suddenly made me flurried,

and I didn't know what to do.

I realize later

that it was just because I couldn't accept.

No acceptance,

no understanding.

Later

when I think it over,

I felt that

people always

come and go

in one's life.

Right?

At the key time,

when you really want to say something clear,

you just can't.

You wanted to,

and you thought you did,

but you didn't.

Anyway,

that's all past now.

What about you?

Are you going well?

I've got

what I wanted to pursue

at that time.

After I got all of these,

I realize it not important

but…

Don't mention it.

Okay.

We' not mention it.

But you,

taking care of children,

have worked hard most of your life.

You should have a good rest.

Don't wear yourself out.

I know.

I'm about to retire.

In a few months.

All right.

Take good care of yourself.

Take care.

I will.

You, too.

It's late now,

and I won't bother you.

I have few words

that may not be appropriate here.

I mean,

I'm really glad

I'm really glad to see you again.

Meixiu,

Xiaolong

hasn't seen you yet.

I mean,

if you want to see him,

I'll definitely sgree.

I'll arrange.

Dad,

Morning aunt.

Morning, morning.

Morning dad, and aunt.

Morning,

morning,

where is Yueyue?

Last night,

Xiaolong had a bad mood,

Yueyue went to accompany him.

People at his age

should be such innocent.

What should he do!

Dad,

otherwise,

Let's just cancel

Wangshuo's having dinner home first?

It's all right.

Ask him to come as planned.

Brother,

Tianxin's advice makes sense.

Xiaolong didn't come back,

and it's messy home,

how can we receive Mr. Wong?

I say,

it's okay.

It's not the first time

Xiaolong didn't come back home.

That's enough,

Everything goes as planned.

Eat, everybody.

Did you always

know about dad thing,

that's why you persuade me to take over the workshop?

I'm sorry

I didn't tell you earlier.

Because,

I really don't know

what t talk to you about this.

It's nothing.

I was

too immature indeed.

It was because of my childishness,

that you

dare not to tell

all of these,

it was my fault.

But,

Yueyue,

I wanna change.

I think I should change.

Xiaolong,

Then can you keep

uncle Fang from finding out?

I can't say.

I, I really don't know

whether

I can keep him unaware.

I'm so scared, yueyue.

I trust you.

I,

auntie,

Pour for me a glass of ice water.

I/m thirsty.

Ok.

My husband,

Why aren't you at work yet?

It's late.

You're sober now?

I,

Didn't I meet with

my high school classmates yesterday?

I did drink a little too much.

Didn't I say

anything wrong last night?

You want a divorce from me?

Look at you,

I just met a few friends,

why bother to make such a big deal?

You met your friend

and talked

about your husband

snoring at home

and farting on bed?

Who said that to you?

Who?

You!

Me?

Why are you so rude?

Why did

you listen secretly to us?

Impolite.

How dare you say

I'm impolite!

You know, we women,

gather together,

we like to

bad-mouthing our husbands.

This is recreation after meal.

You're not that mean, right?

Recreation?

I thought you were quite serious about it!

Wu Yingmei,

Do you think I'm happy with you?

where do I make you unhappy?

Wu Yingmei,

I told you,

your head is full of

going shopping,

and gossiping,

nothing else.

What you say is

superficial and boring.

One more word with you

drags my level down.

Bai Jingying,

You,

What're you doing?

Where's your sense of superiority from?

Are you a good father

or husband?

You leave everything at home

to me and do nothing,

being pretentious all day long,

afraid that anybody doesn't know your status of director!

And yet you cold-shoulder me?

Let me be honest with you,

With your conduct,

I'm tired

even taking a look at you.

Wu Yingmei,

You are indeed telling the truth!

Ok,

guess we ‘re done.

You think I'm afraid of you?

There is no child looking

beside,

It's up to you

to divorce or split property.

Auntie,

where is my water?

Aunt,

Is Xiaolong feeling better?

Much better.

Aunt,

I,

Brought you troubles yesterday.

I'm sorry.

Don't be so modest

to me.

Sit.

Aunt,

I have one thing

to talk to you.

Say it,

Thank you for

giving me the chance

to be the chef of the restaurant,

and your

support and encouragement

for me in work.

I show my greatest

gratitude.

But,

for some domestic reasons,

I,

I decide to quit.

Are you quitting?

You sure?

I'm sure.

I understand.

Thank you, aunt.

We're heading off.

Thank you.

Xiaolong,

thank you.

Thanks for what you've done for restaurant.

I should thank you.

That's ok.

Let's go.

Thank you aunt.

Let's go first.

Go.

They're coming.

Coming.

Uncle, mom.

Coming, coming.

Dad,

coming.

Uncle,

Thank you for inviting me today.

Don't rush.

You'll decide later

thanks for me or not.

Master Liu is on time.

Same old place, Fang?

Lao Liu, you don't have to carry stuff today.

You carry.

Dad,

he is

our guest.

and my future son-in-law.

I'll carry.

uncle,

Are these all carried in?

Or you leave me half of these for me?

Good, no problem.

wait a minute.

Turn around.

Put this on your back.

Look out your foreign shirt.

Don't force yourself.

I'm happy to.

I'm fine.

Old Liu usually carries two bags.

How many bags do you carry?

I'll carry

one bag after another.

Don't spill it.

You're conservative in doing things.

Go get in there.

ok.

Take care.

Fortunately, I'm a daughter-in-law, not a son-in-law,

or I'll have to carry.

You're fine.

You all go in.

Tianxin, too.

What did you just say?

Xiaoshuo

paid a visit to Secretary Fang's ?

Right.

Then when does

Secretary Fang

visit here?

She said a few days later.

I saw Xiaoshuo was

very nervous.

Don't know how he behaves there.

What are you saying?

We don't cold-shoulder them,

what are they being

picky about?

That's hard to say.

Father-in-law sees his son-in-law

with love and hatred.

Complex mind.

I'll see

how Secretary Fang

will behave

in her visit to out home.

You don't say,

at the last New Year Party,

Secretary Fang's dad

left a good impression to me.

He was quite polite.

Our relative

looks good at the first sight.

quite simple and honest.

What did you say?

relative?

You changed your mouth so fast?

All right,

I'll call him relative

when it is approved

by you, ok?

You quit?

Yes.

Me, too.

Why?

Give me a reason.

I.

I/m saying you.

I know your reason.

You,

Your reason.

Same as his.

Uncle Fang treats me

as his own daughter.

I want to keep him company.

Besides,

Xiaolong, also.

Fang Xiaolong can quit

because of domestic reasns,

but not you.

Why?

Don't' you think

that you're too irresponsible

to leave the restaurant

again and again?

You once left a note

to leave.

When you wanna come back,

I agreed without a word.

I gave up

the principles of restaurant

for you.

Don't you understand

my intention?

Do you grudge to part with her

so you won't let her go?

Indeed.

I grudge to.

But I'm saying the truth.

Fu Xiaolong,

Yueyue is my girlfriend now.

So I can't like her?

You!

Xiaolong,

Boss,

I know you've always been very tolerant.

But it's a special situation.

If you insist on

not letting me quit,

I believe that

I can only be sorry for you.

You insist on?

I'm really sorry.

but it's my decision.

I'm disappointed in you.

Good.

Your waist ok?

No problem.

Do you know

why I let you carry the flour?

That's

for helping you.

My daughter proposed to you,

and you haven't agreed yet.

This is punishment.

I see,

I see, I totally understand.

Rest assured, uncle.

I, I'll remember it this time.

From now on,

No matter Tianxin proposes

any request later,

I absolutely promise.

Is that okay?

That's right.

Go.

Go for dinner.

Go.

Twenty sacks f flour

to carry before having meal,

hard work.

Coming, coming, coming.

Coming.

coming.

Yongfen,

ready for dinner.

Yes.

Ask Tianyi downstairs for dinner, Biauxe.

Ok.

Come and have dinner.

Sit here.

Do you want to wash your hands?

There's the bathroom.

Keke,

go by some beverage.

Ok.

Excuse me,

I don't know

dad would do that.

That's ok.

As long as he is satisfied.

The Laoliu is really strong.

Brother,

you're a little bit tough to him.

Naughty.

uncle,

this is

to you.

You don't have to toast to me,

toast to the twenty sacks of flour instead.

Fine,

Toast to the twenty sacks of flour

as well as all of you.

Raise your glasses.

Good drinking capacity.

Why hasn't Keke back yet?

I don't know.

Eat.

Eat first.

Uncle,

uncle,

Xiaolong is at the flour mill.

For what?

Making noodles.

Is he kidding?

Xiaolong is making noodles,

what's wrong with him making noodles?

Big wrong.

What are you doing?

Kneading dough.

Wait, wait, wait.

Why did you

knead dough?

Do you know how to knead dough?

I don't know

so I just see the case.

How can you knead dough

when you just see the case?

You just add water

when there is too much flour?

and add flour after too much water?

In that case,

you adding water and flour over and over,

what if it's beyond

what you will sell today?

What are you gonna do?

You, you, you.

Come here.

You always stun people all day long.

Bluffing people around.

Can't you just sop it?

The flour you just poured

has beyond

what I'm gonna sold.

You tell me what to do?

Hold on,

you two

should be at work.

Why didn't you go to work?

Dad,

I've quitted with Yueyue.

Why?

You really quit?

Why?

I,

I already told you yesterday.

I want the flour mill.

I told you

also clearly yesterday.

I told you it was impossible

while kneading dough.

Don't consider this.

Why are you coming for this?

Dad,

don't be mad.

Answer me.

Dad,

You asked me when I was a kid

what I'm about to do?

I said,

I wanted to run a flour mill.

You thought I was

being childish.

But I was being serious.

I like following you

since I was little,

to see you make and sell noodles.

I want to

make the best noodles in the world like you.

You lied.

The best noodle in the world

is nothing but a noodle.

But the best chef in the world,

he could

make a city

a society's

dishing culture.

Which do you pick?

Noodles?

Uncle Fang,

Xiaolong is being serious.

Just answer him.

Don't you help him.

Impossible.

I told you yesterday,

and I told you today.

That's not gonna happen.

I'm signing a contract tomorrow.

But dad,

what you saying

is just verbal.

That's not contract.

How can verbal signing not be a signing?

A man speaks with credit.

Dad,

I promise you.

I would be like you

to run the flour mill with my heart.

Just give a chance.

I said no!