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To Be A Better Man

Episode 1

[ America ]

Stop drinking.

You already drank all night.

Haven't had enough?

I'm not carrying you home if you pass out.

It's a momentous day. You can't drink and no one else can, either?

Today, I'm happy.

The happiest I've been.

My friend got his American citizenship, so I should celebrate it.

It's been ten years.

In ten years, you went from washing pans and peeling potatoes to here.

Was that easy?

Come on then, tell us. What's it feel like to get your American citizenship?

What do you mean what's it feel like...

What are you thinking of right now?

Home.

How pretentious.

I'm serious, Lu Yuan.

I'm not lying. I really miss home.

I miss scallion oil noodles,

pan-fried baozi,

and taking a walk at the Bund.

You left awhile ago, too.

You've never thought of home?

It's not like you don't know.

I don't have a home.

What home do I have?

I won't have a home (or family) for the rest of my life.

Quit the nonsense.

That's enough, stop drinking.

The photo's still there.

Lu Yuan. Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan!

Don't drink anymore tonight.

We'll make dumplings when we get home.

With chives.

You know I'm allergic to chives and you're still making them with chives?

I'm just kidding.

The light's changed. Let's go.

What are you doing? Are you crazy?

My dad's the one who died. Why are you lying here?

Do you think you should have died, too?

Say something! What are you thinking?

I was thinking, if I was the one who died...

If I die in the next moment...

Who did I hurt in this lifetime? Who did I disappoint?

And what kinds of things I haven't yet done, what wishes I haven't fulfilled.

What do you think my dad was thinking about in that moment?

Going home.

Why do you get to sit in first-class?

But my dad and I have to sit in economy?

I'm in the wrong here.

Your dad never got to sit in first class when he was alive.

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Ｈｅｒｅ， ｇｉｖｅ ｍｅ．

Ｇｏ ｂａｃｋ．

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Ｉ ｄｏｎ＇ｔ ｃａｒｅ． Ｈｕｒｒｙ ａｎｄ ｕｐｇｒａｄｅ ｍｙ ｓｅａｔ．

I'm sitting in first-class because of the money I earned.

Do you have the money to sit in first-class?

Bullshit.

You took away my money.

Peng Jiahe, I'm telling you...

First, your money has been entrusted to me for the time being.

I haven't taken any of it.

Second, this money came at the expense of your dad's life.

You'll only get it once you're 18, the age of majority.

Third, if you want to sit in first-class, get a job and earn some money.

Go back!

What gives you the right to lecture me?

Who are you?

If it weren't for you–

If it weren't for me, your dad wouldn't have died, right?

That's what I think, too.

I'd like to have died in place of your dad. But I lived.

Not only did I live, I'm your guardian now.

As your guardian, I have to watch over and take care of you. To teach you how to act.

Didn't I just tell you? If you want to sit in first-class, that's fine.

Get a job and earn money. No one will stop you even if you want to ride a rocket.

Right now, you can only sit in economy. Go back.

You're teaching me how to act as a person? Do you have the qualifications for that?

Other than my dad who treated you as a friend, who else would even treat you like a person?

Do you consider yourself a person?

Excuse me, the plane will be taking off soon.

Please return to your seat.

You're not going to upgrade my seat?

I'm not going. I'm getting off the plane right now.

Miss, the doors have already closed. Please cooperate with us.

I can't!

Do you know what happens after you cause trouble on a plane?

Hurry and sit down.

I'm sorry, but if you continue to insist on leaving the plane, we're going to be delayed.

All the other passengers will be affected.

Please cooperate with us.

I already told you. I can't cooperate.

What's with the ruckus? Not letting people sleep.

Isn't there an empty seat over there? Use my miles to upgrade her.

You're flaunting your wealth?

I'm not upgrading!

You have money to burn, huh?

I'm trying to educate her. What's that to do with you?

Is she your child?

Crazy.

Quiet! Nobody move! [ America ]

Everybody, put your money in the bag.

Hands up!

Nobody move! Hands up!

Back up, motherfucker!

Who's in charge here?

Don't fucking move! Who's in charge here?

Hey mother–

You! Motherfucker, hands up!

Give me what's in that hand!

What do you got there? Give me that!

[ 911 ]

Don't hit him!

Hurry.

Report it. Call the police and report it.

Report what? My phone's already been crushed.

Are you crazy?

Why would you lift a pot at him?

He was going to beat you to death!

If I get kicked a few times, then I get kicked. I won't die.

If he pulled the trigger, that gun would have blown your head to bits.

Don't you know how dangerous it is?

You must be crazy!

I couldn't do that.

I couldn't watch that kid beat you up.

You're really... Look at your pan.

What could you do with this little pan?

You're crazy!

You're laughing? You...

This pan is a bit small.

What's with the noise? Not letting others sleep.

If you need something, call a flight attendant.

Maybe she knows whose name is "Hey."

What's in this container of yours?

Ashes.

You're doing this on purpose, aren't you?

Unlucky... Take it away.

Don't... Don't you really like upgrading people's seats?

While you were sleeping, he didn't stop by in your dreams to thank you?

Scoundrel.

Chen Fang, what do you mean by this? You've been missing for a week without contact.

You don't answer your phone or answer my texts. Are you tired of living?

I'm letting you know, I've already arrived.

I'm giving you thirty minutes.

I don't care if you have to crawl or fly back, but if you don't show up before I get home,

don't ever show up in front of me again!

Please get in first.

How are the preparations for the party tonight?

Go over the details again with all those in attendance.

Especially those involved with bringing out the cake.

There can't be any mistakes.

Go over the lighting a few more times.

Everything must be perfect. Got it?

Yes, understood, CEO Jiang.

This one.

CEO Jiang, you really have good taste.

The one you've chosen is one of a kind in this world.

We can guarantee that a second identical one will never appear.

I'll have Josie settle the bill with you later.

Okay, thank you.

Hurry, put the flowers over there.

Put them all in the storage room.

Don't bring anything in, there's no space.

Leave it outside, thanks.

You you, go tidy up the meeting room.

Clients will be here later. Hurry.

Okay.

Xiao Liu, this is expensive, a 3-D printer. Take your time with it.

Jing jie, the design department's Manager Zhang asked if you'll be at this afternoon's design meeting.

Yes, I'll be there on time.

CEO Gan, this is the proposal for the Lianghe Manor bid. Is it okay?

- I'll take a look and get back to you. - Okay.

Hello?

Hello? I'm sorry. I haven't been able to leave my work.

I couldn't even make it to your opening ribbon-cutting ceremony.

It's okay. I made a cut for you.

I'll have the driver pick you up for tonight's party.

Help me with something.

Choose the dress you love the most and arrive happily.

I got it. I will go there when I'm done.

Happy birthday.

[ America ]

Happy birthday to you.

Happy birthday to you.

Happy birthday to you...

Where are we going?

I said to go to Chen Fang's. Stop the car.

I'm getting out.

Stop the car.

Miss, we don't know what's going on either.

Don't make it hard for us.

You know how my temper is.

Tell me.

What happened?

It wasn't easy for my dad to get American citizenship.

In the end, he was still sent back here.

This is returning home after a victory.

I think my dad lived very stupidly.

There are two kinds of people in the world.

One kind is like your dad, living for the sake of others.

They look like they'd be scared of many things.

But inside, they're actually much stronger than anyone else.

The other kind is like you, living for yourself.

They bare their fangs and brandish their claws.

But inside, they're more fragile than others.

So which kind are you?

I really don't know what my dad was thinking,

leaving me in the custody of an alcoholic.

In your mind, am I just an alcoholic?

Far more than that.

You're also a gambler.

Scum.

The very essence of a scoundrel.

You sure like looking down on people.

Are those things all I am?

From your perspective, it's like I'm the enemy who killed your father.

So let me ask you, what does it feel like being under the care of your father's great enemy?

[ America ]

You caused the death of your only friend!

I hate you.

You ruined him. You ruined him!

You killed my dad!

You're a murderer. You killed my dad!

Remember that anger. It will help you live a bit easier.

Ms. Jiang, CEO Jiang is in a meeting. You can't go inside.

The boss is in a meeting.

Move aside.

The CEO is in a meeting, you can't go in.

Listen to me, don't go inside.

Where's Chen Fang?

Where did you send him off to?

You're back.

Why didn't you go home to rest after the plane ride?

- What's this driver doing? - Cut your crap.

Where did you send my boyfriend off to?

I was wondering how he could just disappear for a week.

If you don't tell me the truth, do you believe that I'll report you for illegal imprisonment?

No one imprisoned him and no one forced him.

He got on the plane of his own free will and went to Shenzhen.

Shenzhen?

He suddenly just cut off contact.

Can you honestly say that you didn't have a hand in this?

I know that you hate him. Isn't is because he's poor?

In your eyes, being poor is a crime.

Because he's poor, his feelings for me are fake, and he's using me.

Jiang Haokun, do you know what happens to people like you?

You're going to miss out on everyone who's ever treated you genuinely.

I didn't hate him because he was poor.

All along I've been protecting you.

Hurry up and tell me how much your younger sister is worth.

How much money did you give him to make him leave?

So you also believe that he'd leave you for money?

Seems like you're not very assured with your relationship.

I didn't give him any money.

I just gave him a contract worth millions.

I came back this time for three things.

One, to send your dad back home.

Two, to send you to your mom and hand custody over to her.

Three, find a high, secluded place to hang myself.

Polluting the environment.

Are you hungry?

Let's go. Your father's killer is treating you to a meal.

Why do I feel so empty?

What?

I have a feeling that something is missing.

Hey, our luggage.

What are you doing? Why would I have it?

Where is the luggage?

I'm asking you. I was carrying my dad.

Did you just walk around with empty hands?

Aren't yours also empty?

I was just carrying my dad!

You...

Oh no, we left it in the taxi.

What's wrong with you? Are yo crazy?

If we left it, we left it.

If I don't have it while I'm alive, I won't have to take it to my grave.

You say that so lightly!

My makeup and clothes are all in that luggage.

What am I supposed to use now?

Don't you...

Hurry and call the police to make a report!

What do we do then? Should we call the taxi company?

I'm an American. They can't ignore me.

Everything I have is in that luggage.

Where are you taking me?

Didn't you say you would take me out to eat something? I'm hungry. Where are you taking me?

No wonder you sent me to America half a month ago. You even had Dad press me to go.

You just wanted to split us up.

He already said we should break up. Are you happy?

I was really doing it for your own good.

As for him breaking up with you,

I also think it's very strange.

But did you agree to it?

So big.

Today is Gan Jing's birthday.

Looks like you're making a big move.

How's that saying go?

You shouldn't covet your friend's wife?

Don't embarrass me.

You don't understand the situation.

You acted very high and mighty to break us up and now you're thinking about your own happiness?

Does that make sense?

I'm telling you now. You'd better know your place today.

Don't overstep your bounds.

Jiang Haokun,

remember that I won't let anyone who takes away my happiness be happy for the rest of their life.

See you.

I'm going to Shenzhen right now.

Hello?

Hey, Haokun.

I'm back.

Who is this?

Is your mind malfunctioning? You can't recognize my voice?

Who do you think it is?

Lu Yuan!

Lu Yuan, you're back.

Where did you run off to for so long?

Do you know we looked for you back then?

In any case, I didn't leave this earth.

Where are you now? Boston? San Francisco?

Shanghai. I got here two hours ago.

You're back?

Why do you sound so nervous? You don't owe me any money.

That's true.

It's good that you're back.

It's been more than three years since we've seen each other.

Hearing your voice now, all the memories are flooding back in.

Let's meet up. I miss you.

Sure.

But I'm busy tonight and I really can't get away.

Otherwise I would have a welcome dinner for you.

If you're busy, let's meet another day then.

Okay, bye for now.

So you weren't just unpopular in America.

It's no better back home.

Yes,

I'm a scoundrel that hurts everyone.

Whoever gets close to me is unlucky.

Wasn't your dad an example of this?

Have you had enough?

Have you had enough of mentioning my dad?

Don't mention my dad again!

Hello?

Hello, Lu Yuan.

It's like this. There's a party tonight.

It's just a private celebration.

You should come over. I want to meet you.

Okay, sure. Sounds good.

See you tonight then, Haokun.

I'll message you the address later.

Still friends in the end.

We have dinner.

Who else's number do you have in your phone?

Who else?

Wait, even if it's not in your phone, what about in your heart?

You're not going to call your ex-girlfriend?

Stop pretending.

From the moment you got on the plane, haven't you been thinking about how you'd meet and greet her?

Don't you really want to see her, but you're also afraid of seeing her?

You're afraid because you're worried she's gotten ugly.

Think about it–

Don't mention this person again!

Jiang Haokun is rich.

This friend really has a lot of money.

Food... Over here.

The food is that way. Can't you be a bit more elegant?

If someone sees you, they'll kick you out.

Look at you, no taste. Eat something worth more money.

The Spanish ham over there.

Eat the meat first.

Give me two slices of this.

Cut two slices. We'll come back for them.

This is good!

Can't you act a bit more like a person?

This is tasty.

Stop eating. Don't let others see.

- Open up your pockets. - For what?

Open your pockets.

You have to eat something, too.

Alright, that's enough. It'll get squished.

This birthday cake isn't bad. And it's chocolate.

What's today's date?

Who's that woman?

The two of them look good together.

Thank you!

Thank you all for attending.

Today is a very important day for Gan Jing and for me.

First off, I'd like to celebrate Gan Jing's workshop opening.

I have a present for you.

These are some of my friends' companies.

Once they heard your workshop opened, they all decided they wanted you as a designer.

It's hard to refuse their kindness, so I hope you will accept.

Thank you.

They definitely didn't give the work to you because of me.

It's because of your achievements and recognition in the industry.

I'm sure you won't disappoint them.

I'm even more certain that under your guidance, your workshop will become a top group in the industry.

Secondly, and most importantly,

I want to wish you a happy birthday.

This is the third birthday I've spent with you.

I've been planning for a long time, and I've gone over all the possibilities,

about how to make tonight's birthday celebration become a wonderful, lasting memory.

Something that you would smile about every time you thought about it.

I know that you're not a vain person,

that you don't like luxurious or ostentatious things.

So I kept wondering what kind of gift I could give you.

Marry me.

Gan Jing, you're the woman of my dreams. You've always have been.

Seven years ago, when you went to study in America, I thought you were going to disappear from my life.

But I've never let go.

I've always been waiting for you to come back.

Waiting for you to realize, waiting for you to care about,

waiting for you to fall in love with me.

But I don't want to wait anymore.

I want to make you the happiest woman in the world.

I want you to marry me.

Haokun, get up first. This is all so sudden–

I've gone over this scene in my mind many times already.

I'm sure that there's no one in this world who has more ability to bring you happiness.

[ America ]

Gan Jing, marry me.

We'll get married in this house,

eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

And then we'll sit on the sofa to watch TV. We'll have weekend parties in the yard,

and in this room, we'll have our first baby.

The best would be if we also have a second, a third, a fourth...

Marry me, Gan Jing. I love you.

Please, marry me.

Great, just great!

That was beautifully said!

It was eye-opening and touching!

Hello, hello.

Still recognize me?

You should get up. She didn't nod for that long and you kept kneeling?

Old classmate, still recognize me?

I'm a man and even I want to marry you.

Hello, it's been a long time.

Old classmate, you really didn't disappoint me.

Not only did you take care of my request from that year, you did a great job.

Thank you.

From what you just said, it doesn't sound like you've been thinking of my girlfriend for just a few days now.

We were friends for such a long time and the relationship between us three... You took such a long path around.

Do you think it makes sense?

If you liked her, you should have said something earlier.

Let me ask you something.

That year that I disappeared, were you very conflicted?

Did you hate me or were you thankful to me?

Just say what you want. There's no need to loathe me this way.

I don't care anyway.

I know that you don't care. I care!

I care about her.

Bro, you can't put someone on the spot like this when you're proposing.

Gathering all these people, making such a grand occasion.

Calling all these people here to cheer. Is this a proposal or forcing someone into marriage?

This woman clearly didn't want to agree. Isn't that right?

Long time no see.

Arriving early isn't as good as arriving at the right time.

Why don't we join up and propose together?

She can have a choice. It's interesting and fun, don't you think?

I came in time, but I don't have a ring.

Jiahe, ring.

Okay.

Here.

Gan Jing, it's been many years.

I trust that you've been well.

What are you trying to do?

Do what?

How about this? Whoever takes her gets her.

I didn't come here to spoil the night on purpose.

Jiang Haokun invited me.

Seeing how awkward you looked standing there,

and knowing you hate these kinds of scenes, I wanted to help you.

You should go, Gan Jing.

Can you listen to one more thing though?

It's really great that I can see you once more in this lifetime.

You were the biggest dead end in my life.

That year in America, you disappeared without a word.

Where did you go?

Why didn't you say goodbye?

Do you know how long I searched for you?

I was nearly insane.

I searched every state in America.

But there wasn't any news.

Where did you go?

You should let me know if you're dead or not.

Even if it's about breaking up, you can tell me.

Why would you leave without saying anything?

How could you be such an asshole?

Your phone number in America,

I called it so many times.

I called it until the number was dead.

I was worried that one day the call would go through and I'd be able to find you.

I still remember the number. I can recite it now.

Stay away!

During the most difficult times,

I would think,

did you already die over there?

Then today, all of a sudden, you just appear.

You even kneeled down and proposed to me.

What right do you have?

Who do you think you are?

Bastard.

You're scum!

I'm a bastard. I'm scum.

Gang Jing,

for all these years, for what happened today, can I genuinely apologize to you?

- I'm sorry. - Shut up.

You've severely hurt other people. And you think apologizing will solve it?

You just want to make yourself feel better.

I won't accept your apology. I can't forgive you.

When did you and Jiang Haokun...

You still have the nerve to ask this?

You two are good for each other. Really.

You should agree to him.

You want me to agree to him?

You can tell he's being sincere.

But you came out to mess things up?

You should have...

You should have stood in that dark corner and watched me agree.

But you didn't.

I could tell that you didn't want to agree.

Okay!

Why didn't you tell me when you left? And why have you come back now?

You shouldn't have come back!

Peng Hai died.

I brought his ashes and his daughter back.

I'm sorry, Gan Jing.

Don't cry.

I know that you're together with Lu Yuan.

Who are you to him? How are you two related?

Do you know where he is right now?

Can you speak English? I don't like to speak Chinese.

Your food kind of sucks.

If I wasn't starving I wouldn't be eating it.

Is it for free? I don't have any money.

Fine.

Who are you? Do you know where he is?

Your English accent is bad, sounds like a Korean.

Why are you staring at me?

I'm telling you, I'm an American. Don't think about doing anything to me, I'm not of age yet.

Otherwise I'll sue you for indecency.

You can speak Chinese.

What do you think they are doing? It's definitely not something good.

Otherwise, he wouldn't leave me here alone.

Actually, I understood what happened.

It's pretty tragic for you, really.

Look at you, crushing on someone. But then Lu Yuan got to her first.

And then you waited and waited and waited.

You wanted to wait until they broke up and then slip in.

I quite admire your perseverance, really.

This has nothing to do with you.

I know.

You're not busy, so let's chat for a bit.

When you two were together, did she ever mention Lu Yuan?

If she has, then that means all this is in the past.

If she hasn't, then you have to watch out.

She really didn't mention him?

That's not good then!

The two of them won't have run off to elope, would they?

Then can you give me a ride to the embassy?

Are you okay?

Why are you glaring at me like that?

Just like when I stole a pair of your sports shoes in college.

I've brought her back to you.

Jiang Haokun, if you liked Gan Jing,

if you loved her that much, why didn't you ever tell me?

In America, weren't you the one who personally told me

to never let Gan Jing know about what happened?

Wasn't it your choice?

[ America ]

Should I tell Gan Jing about this?

Don't say anything.

Take care of her for me.

Let her finish her school.

I often dream that I've grown wings

Free to soar between the heavens and the earth

Flying past the mountains and rivers, flying past my hometown

Flying to be by your side

You also have a pair of wings, shining at your sides

At first, I waved to you with this innocent dream

I worked really hard to fly into our new home

But you're slowly flying into the distance

I just wanted to stay in your dreamland

I stubbornly persisted, refusing to leave

I was afraid of disappearing, of losing my way

Afraid that I was drunk, that this was all an illusion

All along, I've chased after this hope

I've always been heading towards you

I genuinely cherish the time in my dreams

Afraid that once I wake, all will soon be forgotten

All along, I've chased after this hope

I've always been heading towards you

I genuinely cherish the time in my dreams

Afraid that once I wake, all will soon be forgotten

Afraid that once I wake, I will be forgotten