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[Divorce Lawyers]

Episode 5

What are you doing here?

I rented this apartment.

- Just moved in? - Two days ago.

You took a photo of me?

I took a picture of the food.

Show me.

No, I'm entitled to my privacy.

Darling, look at this.

What do you think about this guy?

- Who? - Li Li's boyfriend.

Show me!

Have a look.

What do you think?

Not bad.

But his eyes are a little small.

Why didn't he shave properly?

Look at his white hair.

- How old is he? - Don't be so critical.

I tell you what.

That's what they call a stylish uncle these days.

- Let me call Li Li and ask her. - Go on.

- How do you enlarge it? - Like this...

Okay.

Li Li.

Mom, I'm not home yet. I'm still out.

I'll call you back later, okay?

It's okay, I'll leave you guys to it.

- Call me back, okay? - I will.

I still think he's a bit old.

No, he's not. He's quite good-looking.

You know what? When I was young I also wanted to find someone with a beard.

So cool.

If that's what you call 'cool'

then I'm a lot cooler than he is.

You're called 'cold.'

You're a historical asset.

I still don't think he's good enough for our daughter.

Darling, the reason why Li Li's still single now

must be directly related to your poor outlook on marriage.

Fine, it's all my fault.

[Xia Fang Cao]

Hello, Miss Xia.

Attorney Luo.

I couldn't sleep at all last night.

I kept wondering

why my daughter would believe everything that the bastard told her?

Mommy, hurry up!

The show's starting.

Mommy, hurry...

Mommy, it hurts.

- Are you okay? - Get up...

Tell me, where does it hurt?

- Here? - A little.

What about here?

Does it hurt?

It shouldn't be too serious.

- Don't cry. - It's okay now.

- Or you'll ruin your makeup. - Say thank you to Uncle.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

Thank you, we're going now.

Attorney Luo, I can barely keep on living now.

- Yeah. - Why must he torture me like this?

What should I do now?

Keep going.

For the past few years

I've honestly been keeping his good image in front of my daughter.

I've never said a bad word about him in front of my daughter.

Stop crying and calm down first.

Why don't you meet me in my office and we'll talk then?

Okay...

Then I'll hang up now.

Okay... bye...

Mamma Mia.

Coming.

- Morning. - Morning.

Xia Fang Cao's coming to my office so you can come if you want to.

- What time? - Half past nine.

- Let's go together. - Together?

Forget it.

I don't want our neighbors to think of us as an indecent pair.

- Are you crazy? - Play safe.

Crazy woman.

Hello, Mr. Zheng.

I've arranged to meet Miss Xia at 9:30.

At her lawyer's office.

You don't have to go.

Listen, you should start collecting the evidence now.

That's right.

I'll try my best to settle outside of court.

Damn it.

Attorney Chi.

Why did you call me early in the morning

to swear at me?

No, I don't mean you.

I'm sorry.

That's all for now, Mr. Zheng.

Okay.

I'm not the kind of person that you think I am.

This is how I got this on my cheek.

Mommy, hurry...

Mommy, it hurts.

Are you okay?

Say thank you to Uncle.

- Thank you, goodbye. - Bye.

How noble.

Are you sure it wasn't the kid's mother?

Look how small it is.

If you kissed me on the cheek it would be four and a half times this size.

- You're crazy. - Do you have any medicine for it?

Don't worry.

I've got it all worked out.

From now on, just do as I say.

Just do as you're told, okay?

But remember one thing.

No matter who asks you about us

make sure you don't say anything.

I know. I won't say anything.

You've got a key?

My daughter gave it to me.

Why are you wasting time?

We should have just grabbed them.

They'll admit everything after we give them a good beating.

A good beating?

That's illegal.

What's wrong with beating up a pair of cheaters?

It's a civilized society.

There are laws.

It's all about evidence and laws.

Do you remember why you were in jail?

Because you broke the law.

You still want to beat them up?

Get off the door.

Damn it.

Big Brother.

Where should we put the camera?

You're the expert.

You decide.

Got it.

She must be so rich.

She's certainly enjoying her life.

Why don't you come with me and listen to what she says?

I don't think it's a good idea.

Okay.

- Miss Xia. - Attorney Luo.

He's my friend.

I was up crying all night last night

so he's worried that I might not be feeling well today.

Why don't you ask him to come inside?

It's okay. I don't want him to know so much about my case.

Please come in.

Morning, Miss Luo.

I've asked Zheng Tian Ya's lawyer to join us

so we can talk, and see if we can reach a settlement.

Actually, I don't want to take this to court either.

It's not something to be proud of.

If we really have to go to court

then it'll be really embarrassing.

Also, if my daughter sees her father's true, ugly side

she'll definitely hate us both for it.

She'll be so upset.

That reminds me to make them both

sign a confidentiality agreement if we reach a settlement.

- That'll stop him from spreading rumors. - Exactly.

No rumors.

Big Brother.

Look at this.

What do you think?

As soon as someone walks in, we'll be able to see it.

It'll even get recorded.

Brother.

I actually want you to do me another favor.

You don't want me to put a camera in another house, do you?

You know what?

I only put one in Xia Fang Cao's house

because I can't stand what she's doing.

She's obviously bullying you.

But I'm not going to do it again.

It's against the law.

You certainly learn very quickly, don't you?

You're actually worried about breaking the law now?

Don't worry.

I won't make you do anything illegal.

So what is it?

Well...

after I tell you what it is

you can say yes if you think you can do it.

But if you don't think you can do it, then let's just forget it.

Miss Xia, the reason why I didn't ask Mr. Zheng to come

is because I don't want you two to get too emotional again.

So, I hope we can make some progress in our meeting today.

He's just too ashamed to see me.

As Mr. Zheng's lawyer

based on his request

he'd like to divide the assets in half.

Divide whose assets in half?

Your common assets as a married couple.

We don't have any common assets.

We got divorced ten years ago.

Attorney Chi, as I told you

that's my client's attitude.

Attorney Luo.

If our clients got divorced ten years ago

then what are we doing here today?

Attorney Chi, I think

you should convince your client to admit that they got divorced ten years ago.

This is for his benefit.

If he did not got divorced ten years ago

then he has committed bigamy.

Don't you get it?

Let me explain it to you.

If this divorce settlement is considered invalid

that means your client and my client never got divorced.

So your client is illegally living with another woman

and has had a child with her while he's still legally married to my client.

In short, bigamy.

If your client didn't commit bigamy

then he must have gotten divorced ten years ago.

Therefore

all he has to do is have this signed settlement witnessed in court.

Once he gets a divorce certificate

then he'll no longer be liable for bigamy charges.

The point is clear. You should ask him to think about it.

- You've certainly done your homework. - Just doing my job.

Miss Xia.

Can we talk alone?

I consider Attorney Luo family.

I don't need to hide anything from her.

Attorney Chi, as I told you last night

you can talk to my client, but I must be present.

Attorney Luo, then can we talk alone?

Sure.

As long as my client's present.

Miss Xia.

I know that through the many years of your marriage

there must be many things about Mr. Zheng that you're not happy with.

But after so many years, you must still have some feelings for him, right?

You also have a child.

Do you really want to have a bloody battle in court?

You never know who will end up winning this case.

As Attorney Luo said

even if you win this case

and Mr. Zheng gets charged with bigamy

what are you going to tell your child?

That you sent her father to jail because you wouldn't give him any money?

Since Attorney Chi's so kind and considerate

you should convince your client

to sign this settlement, so everyone walks away happy.

Why bring the case to court?

As for asset allocation

Attorney Luo, are you willing to make a compromise?

Impossible.

Looks like it'll be a court case.

I guess that's the only way to go.

- Then I'll see you in court. - See you there.

Big Brother, I'll do it.

Brother.

You truly are my best buddy.

Smells good, doesn't it?

Marriage is just a formality.

Why don't you divorce your husband first?

After I divorce my wife and you also get divorced

then we can officially get married.

You're not going to dump us, are you?

Why would you say that?

He's my very own son.

Why would I abandon my own son?

My baby.

Since our son's still so young

let's get this over with.

I've thought about it.

We should be getting at least half of Xia Fang Cao's money.

- You know how much that is? - How much?

A lot of money.

Once we get the money, we'll migrate somewhere else.

Our son's mother tongue will be English.

American English.

You'll be an American's mom and I'll be an American's dad.

Think about it.

American.

- Big Brother. - Coming.

Honey.

Give me a kiss.

Kiss!

Fang Cao.

So...

do you still have feelings for him?

Don't be silly.

I'm just worried about my daughter.

I understand.

It's not the first day that I met you.

You've spent the past ten years making sure your daughter knows

what a good person her father is.

But if you tell her the truth now...

you're worried that she'll have a breakdown.

And...

you're worried that she won't trust you again.

That she'll never believe another word that you say.

What you're worried about the most

is that she might already believe the lies that her father has told her.

That you only wanted to divorce her father

because his business has failed.

So, have you done what I asked you to do?

I don't think there should be any problems tomorrow.

But since they'll be targeting your weaknesses

it's still best for us to settle outside of court.

Don't worry.

I'm looking through my wine collection right now.

I might have a drink with her lawyer.

- Then pick the most expensive one. - Most expensive?

My most expensive one is 1992.

Do I really have to?

I can claim it?

Sure, wait for my good news, Mr. Zheng.

Okay, bye.

She probably can't tell anyway.

No, Mom.

I didn't call you last night because I got home very late.

But you promised me.

You said you'd call me as soon as you got home.

So I kept waiting

until I fell asleep, but you still didn't call.

So...

I slept right through until this morning.

So, I'm sure I didn't miss your call.

Mom, I'm writing my defense speech.

I'm very busy.

You're always busy.

Just give me one minute of your time.

Tell me.

Remember the photo you sent me last night?

Your dad's also seen it.

He said he looked really good and...

How old is he?

What's his name and what does he do?

Things aren't even definite yet.

Mom, someone's at my door.

Hang on.

- Can I borrow an opener? - Didn't you get one with the wine?

I just moved in, so I'm not that prepared.

Hang on.

What are you doing?

Can you hear the other person?

Is it a man?

- No... - No?

And two glasses.

Should I also cook a few dishes and bring them over to your guest?

I'm no longer a successful figure so I don't have any guests.

I only chose this wine as a celebration for tomorrow's case.

You must be very confident to predict that you will win the case tomorrow.

We both know that it's very likely that I'll lose tomorrow.

I mean as a celebration for you.

Do you sincerely mean what you're saying?

I need to talk with someone.

Li Li.

Hold on.

Hi, Mom. Sorry I forgot about you.

A guest suddenly turned up and I have to talk to him.

I need to go now, okay, bye.

She hung up.

Darling.

If my guess is right

Li Li's boyfriend must have wanted to borrow something from her.

What an excuse.

Remember?

What did you borrow from me when you were pursuing me?

A record.

When you first joined our group

you didn't know how to speak Shanghainese at all.

You could only say 'you, me, tonight, dance.'

So romantic, remember?

No, I don't.

- Go away. - I really don't.

You're so unromantic.

I hate you.

Listen.

If we could turn back time, I'd never marry you again.

I suddenly want to fly to Beijing and take a look at them right now.

See if there are any flights tonight.

- I'm serious. - So am I.

Come on.

First...

let's wish you luck for tomorrow.

Second, since I've already moved here

I hope we can be good neighbors.

Cheers.

I'm not going to drink. I still need to write my defense speech.

This case isn't that complicated at all.

It's not as if you have to draft the Declaration of Independence.

I'm considered your senior, right?

Okay, then I'll nag you a bit.

When it's time for us to leave this world

we might look back and think

does it really matter how many cases we win?

Actually, no.

Let alone these petty cases.

Master Chi.

You're not just trying to share your wisdom with me, are you?

It's getting late.

Just get to the point.

I like you

for your character.

All right, here's the deal.

Let's get straight to the point.

Is it possible to try and compromise with Xia Fang Cao again?

No.

As you saw today, my client's intention is very clear.

Of course, she had to make her intention clear.

She's after something.

You shouldn't think of us as being against each other.

One of them is the plaintiff, while the other one is the defendant.

As for us, we're only their lawyers.

So we should be on the same side, right?

We're the only people here now.

Why should we keep attacking each other?

That certainly makes sense.

But we don't have a choice but to fight for our clients.

They are paying us for that service, remember?

You've said the key word.

Money.

How do lawyers earn money?

I actually think we're very similar to actors.

We put on a debate show for our clients.

The fiercer the debate, the happier they are

and the more money we earn.

Of course, we must battle each other in front of our clients.

But why should we fight when they're not around?

They won't pay us for that.

Now try thinking about it at a higher level.

I mean, we should try and make both parties happy.

If we really end up going to court

then there will be no turning back.

See?

You just don't want Zheng Tian Ya to get charged with bigamy, right?

See? You're still seeing me as being on my client's side.

I'm not his family.

Even if you win this case

and he gets charged, why would I care?

He's the one who'll get punished.

As lawyers

we should think about our clients' feelings from their perspectives.

Despite having been married for more than ten years

they also have a child.

What's going to happen to that child?

I know that's a problem.

That's why Xia Fang Cao's been holding back the divorce settlement.

Once he is divorced

he can be with whomever he wants.

But no, he must take half of what she has.

Would you say yes?

My client did ask for half of her assets.

But you can talk to your client about how much she wants to give him, right?

If she doesn't want to give him anything

then what will happen to his life?

So he's ruining his ex-wife's life in order to have an easy life himself?

You're still young.

You're certainly a talented and ambitious young lawyer.

I've already been in this industry for too long.

Let me share my experience with you.

If you do the same thing tomorrow as you did for my divorce case

and finish the case within 30 to 40 minutes

then what will your value be in your client's eyes?

Until you learn to magnify the other party's request for your client

you'll never be able to increase your value.

I know you heard what I said.

Don't rush your response.

Think hard about what I said

and then tell me.

You have a guest?

It's my ex-boyfriend.

Sit down...

Are you sure it's okay?

Li Li, aren't you going to invite me inside?

I have a guest.

Well...

I... I just got back from the States.

I came here as soon as I got off the plane.

I was going to celebrate your birthday with you.

Since you've got company

I don't have to worry about you.

It's for you.

It's your birthday present.

No.

I forgot about it myself.

Well...

I better go now.

Happy birthday.

So...

are you busy?

I can go back if you're busy now.

Don't go.

I actually forgot it's my birthday today.

Since no one's waiting for you at home

why don't you do me a favor and celebrate my birthday with me?

Don't say that.

Happy birthday.

Happy birthday.

1982.

Is it nice?

Well...

it's very expensive.

So what if it's expensive?

It's not even an engagement ring.

You said he's your ex-boyfriend?

I think he's actually very nice.

He still remembers your birthday even though you are not together

and he gave you such an expensive present.

Does an expensive present make him a nice person?

You haven't visited your ex-wife or given her any presents

since you got divorced, have you?

It's different for us.

Who knows?

You two might get back together one day.

But as for us

the chance is very slim, right?

Don't be so calculative.

It's not the present but the thought that counts.

No matter how expensive it is it doesn't mean anything to me.

I'll give it back to him tomorrow.

Sure...

But I'm keeping the cake. It's my birthday cake.

- Come on. - Let me help you.

I'll do it...

Why don't you get a lighter?

Okay, hang on.

[Li Li, Happy Birthday. I'll love you forever.]

You have to sing, okay?

Sure, I'll sing for you.

- Okay. - Remember to make a wish.

Ready?

Happy birthday to you...

Happy birthday.

- Did you make a wish? - Yeah.

Did you wish for a new boyfriend or to get back together with him?

To win tomorrow's case

and teach the other lawyer a lesson.

You must be drunk.

So did you think about what I said?

You cunning creep.

Do you really think I'm just a young, naive girl?

I've seen other people who are older and more experienced than you.

You've got your stance while I've got my benefits.

Not only do I represent my client

but I also represent myself.

I'm definitely going to win tomorrow's case.

I've already defeated you once before.

Tomorrow will be my second time.

A settlement will never be possible

unless I lose tomorrow

which is also impossible.

Stop wasting your time.

Thanks for your wine.

Otherwise, I probably wouldn't have been able to say that to you.

Since you got a little emotional, I'll forgive you for this.

Since you're so serious about your birthday wish

I hope your wish comes true.

All right, happy birthday.

You're so stingy.

I just want to keep you sober for your Declaration of Independence.

Hey, Chi.

What do you want?

- Let's drink this. - Aren't you returning it?

Just the ring. I'm keeping the wine.

He owes me, so I'm entitled to it.

Your treat?

On one condition. Stop talking about work.

Okay.

Let's not talk about work.

We're neighbors, right?

- Happy birthday. - To me.

Honey.

Honey?

- Yes, darling? - Come here.

What's wrong?

What is it?

Is it nice?

The coat is, but not the model.

It would look much better on my wife.

You like it?

Then just buy it. It's not that expensive.

Not expensive?

It's 13,000 yuan.

- Too expensive, right? - 13,000 yuan?

Not when my wife wears it.

My wife deserves to wear 130,000 yuan.

I think it's too expensive.

This color... I'll think about it.

Honey, I'm getting paid next week.

Why don't I buy it for you after I get paid?

- Really? - Of course.

My wife's so pragmatic.

Okay, let me get back to my cooking.

- Honey, get the door. - Can you get it?

My pan's getting very hot here.

Who could it be?

Honey... hurry...

Coming...

What's wrong?

Look who's here!

Don't you recognize her?

Shi Jiang?

How can you keep me standing at the door?

I came straight here after I dumped my luggage.

- Oh my god. - Come on in...

You've changed so much that I really didn't recognize you.

- Have a seat. - Mei Yu, I've brought you a present.

- Thank you. - Have a seat. I'll prepare dinner.

- Okay. - Stay for dinner.

Honey, cook a few more dishes.

- Shi Jiang's staying for dinner. - Okay.

You two look so sweet together.

So what have you been doing overseas for all these years?

A spy?

I haven't done much at all.

Unlike you two.

The perfect couple who finally got married after dating for ten years.

I'm so envious of you.

Yeah, I don't even realize it myself.

I've actually been with him for ten years already.

That's right.

We're almost thirty years old.

You've been overseas for many years already.

Oh yeah.

When are you planning on having babies?

I'm already pregnant.

Really?

You don't look pregnant at all.

How could you not tell when I've put on so much weight?

Not at all, you still look amazing.

You don't look like you're about to become a mother at all.

I don't even want to sit next to you now.

Look how stylish you are.

What a coincidence.

I also just saw the coat that you were wearing on an overseas shopping website.

I asked my husband to buy it for me in a few days.

I remember we're the same size.

Don't buy it. I'll give it to you.

No...

Don't be so courteous with me.

We used to exchange clothes all the time.

When I first opened my suitcase in the States

I still had some of your clothes in there.

But what should I give you in return for such an expensive present?

How about I give you my husband?

Sure, a sweet guy who also cooks.

That's a deal.

- Honey! - Coming...

- Come here. - What is it?

- I just sold you off. - For how much?

- 13,000 yuan. - That much?

- A year or a month? - A lifetime.

- You're mine now. - Stop kidding. I have to cook dinner.

It's very cold.

I'm not cold.

Qian Kuen.

I think you've changed quite a lot over the years.

Me? Not as much as you have.

How have I changed?

Look how pretty you've become.

In my memory, you always followed me and Tang Mei Yu around.

You mean I used to look ugly?

Did I say that?

- That's what you meant... - No, I didn't...

So how have you been in the States?

Not bad.

Life can be fun in the States

but it can also get a little tough.

But I got used to it quite quickly

and slowly got the life that I wanted to have.

But for some reason

I'd suddenly feel very lonely at times

and feel very empty inside.

You know, sometimes people run into obstacles

that they think they can't overcome.

But just take it easy and you'll be able to overcome them.

But you and Mei Yu are especially sweet.

- I'm so jealous. - Not really.

Mei Yu's always showing off your sweetness on her blog.

From now on

nothing else matters to me anymore.

I'm going to become the wife of another very happy man.

I'll cook for him and have his babies.

We'll a buy a house that faces the ocean...

and watch the flowers bloom in spring...

- How did you know? - I wrote it.

You're so disgusting!

All right, you can go back now.

- Your wife's waiting for you. - I was going to leave you here anyway.

No matter what

seeing you...

no...

I mean seeing how happy you two are

- I'm so relieved. - Relieved? But you're not my mom.

You... you're always so funny.

What are you looking at?

You owe me a kiss.