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Is work the most important thing for men?

Should you stop talking about work for now?

We only see each other occasionally.

Aren't you going to ask how any of us is doing?

How's work? Is it okay?

Seriously?

Do you still want me to talk about work?

I haven't forgotten what day it is today.

From now on, I'll spend more time with you.

Three! Two! One! Yes!

Don't be stupid like I was, okay?

I know about the further closure of financial institutions.

One of them is the company you're working at, isn't it?

- Are you doing okay? - I am.

People don't have to feel okay all the time.

Anyway, we have to comply with Wilson's request.

- Of course. No problem. - Please.

- Hello. - You're Mr. Nont, aren't you?

Please sit here.

We've received the offer you sent over.

But we're very sorry.

You have to join the auction

with the other bidders due to our company's regulations.

But the price I offered

is much higher than market value.

Do you mind reconsidering?

Because this house means a lot to me.

I think we have differing opinions here.

According to the growth rate for this piece of land,

there's a chance

for the price to skyrocket even further in the future.

For WJ to get the highest profit,

there has to be an auction.

That's only a broker's evaluation.

Everyone knows

it's used to manipulate the price of the land.

But the price I quoted

is an actual number

that is tangible.

I think

you'll get an even lower price

at the auction.

And this is the reason why we had to invite you here today.

Anyway, we hope...

to see you...

at the auction.

Okay.

No, you're definitely able to hold your own.

You can do it better than I can.

That's right. I'll be back today.

You're talented, Fern.

Right?

All right. See you later.

Bye.

(A.D. 1998)

Gosh. Why have the numbers skyrocketed, Thanin?

These numbers accumulate.

This is happening because of the floating exchange rate.

Think about it.

Last month in August,

in only one month, the SET went down to its lowest

at 204 points.

But I really can't pay this much.

I understand.

But this time,

I'm in a rough spot as well.

I don't know how I can help you.

I invested 10 million in the SET,

and I lost 88.5%.

How much do I have left?

Around a million or so?

That's right. 1,150,000 baht.

If I want to get my investment

of ten million baht back,

I have to make a profit of 870%.

Seriously. Who'd be able to do that?

Not even the high heavens can.

But I won't be able to earn that much in time.

Can we do it this way?

Do you mind postponing the debt for a while?

Listen, Arthit.

I'll give you some advice.

You have to sell

things that aren't necessary

just to survive.

Well, I know you're talented.

Let's wait until the situation's improved.

It won't be too late

for an expansion, okay?

Are you telling me to sell my belongings

so that I can pay off my debt?

Listen,

I'll be honest with you.

I like this house.

That's why I come by often.

Please don't mind me

- if I... - Hang on.

If you're saying I should sell this house to pay my debt to you,

then I'm sorry.

This house isn't for sale.

Then I'm sorry as well.

Debts...

cannot be postponed either.

Think about it.

(Hello, Roongrawee)

(We are happy to say that we are interested in working with you)

(NYC Group)

Oh, Fern?

What are you doing?

Well...

Nothing.

Really?

Dad, what's the matter?

Do you have a meeting? The whole gang is here.

Oh, they've arrived?

- I have to go and let them in. - Okay.

You didn't tell me you were coming.

Is something the matter?

How have you been, Fern?

I haven't heard from you at all.

Well, I'm not really okay.

I'm probably in the same boat as everyone else.

In this kind of situation,

no one is doing well.

We're worried about you, Fern.

We know

we won't be of much help. But we wanted to see you.

Thanks.

That's good enough for me.

We'll get through this together.

That is if we're not dead before that.

Why did you have to sound so gloomy?

We'll get through it if we brainstorm.

- Really? - Yes.

Can you suggest a way out then?

How are we going to earn money

when we're in such a dire situation?

Hold your horses, Nut.

Why are you getting upset?

Hey, it's okay now.

I'll show the blind the way.

The way out is all around us.

But we have to be able to see it first.

Kluay,

what are you trying to say? I don't get it at all.

That's right.

Have you heard of the "Has-Beens Flea Market"?

It's where the bankrupt millionaires go.

Let's sell some used stuff.

The stuff in this room

can fetch us a good price.

Kluay,

some things have sentimental value to the owner.

It's easy for you to say that because they don't belong to you.

Well, they're not being used.

That's enough.

How could you come up with that idea?

Hello.

I think that's great.

It's a good idea.

- Is that right, sir? - Yes.

Well, I knew it. I've held on to this idea for days.

I just didn't say it out loud.

See? They can fetch a lot.

Use your head, Nont.

I don't think we'll use this.

- Is it heavy? - No, ma'am.

What about your wife's portrait here, sir?

- Oh? - No, put it back.

- Kluay. - I was only joking, ma'am.

- Are you exhausted? - I'm so tired.

Here. This is the last one.

That's all for now.

Let's see how much we'll get from these, okay?

We actually

have quite a bit of stuff.

What a shame.

You've collected these over the years.

Well, I don't want to see them go.

But if they can be exchanged for money,

then it's better than them just sitting there.

That's true, sir.

You have to hurry up and turn whatever you can into money.

Well...

Kluay, at least leave the house for me and my family, okay?

- Okay. - Right.

Oh, there's one thing.

That one doesn't need to be put up for sale.

I'll just give it to you.

That bottle of liquor.

- There. That big one. - For me, sir?

- Just for you. - Really?

- That's right. - Wow.

- Oh my. - You're happy.

Oh, sir.

- Are you serious? - Of course.

I'm his dear son, of course.

- How are you going to take it home? - Is this brand-new, sir?

It is.

I gave the old one to someone else. I just bought this one.

You just bought this one? This is luxurious.

Wrap it up with a piece of paper.

Yes, ma'am.

- Feel free to have some with me. - Kluay!

Just a sip.

Mom, Dad, we're going now!

- I hope you can sell everything. - Bye.

- Bye, ma'am, sir. - Bye, everyone. Good luck.

All right.

- Drive safely, okay? - Let's go.

- Be careful, Kluay. - Hold tight.

Hey, what about Win?

He's waiting. We're picking him up.

Okay, let's go.

Okay.

Are they going to reach the destination?

(Has-Beens Flea Market On Every Days Off)

How is it going?

- Did you sell anything? - Oh.

We haven't even earned a hundred.

What a great idea, Kluay.

It might be good if you stay and help out.

All right. I'll just leave then.

Hey, Win.

- Win. - Win.

Win.

What's the hurry?

Stay and help.

How am I going to be able to help?

When I needed help,

not a single soul was able to help me.

What's up with you today? Did you eat something wrong?

You know I have to prepare for the bar exam.

I have to help myself first.

Right. You only think about yourself.

You don't care about your friends. Look at them.

Just go.

Hey, can you stop fighting?

All right.

Ladies and Gentlemen, if you can hear me

and if you're looking for quality stuff at a good price,

please come on over.

Don't say I didn't warn you when everything sells out.

- Kluay can be cool sometimes. - We sell cheap but good stuff.

They're all new and one of a kind.

Don't say I didn't warn you when everything sells out.

You. Yes, you. Here. This lamp...

- Should we do it too? - Sure.

- Let's do it. - Yes.

Come and have a look.

Come on over. No need to be embarrassed.

- Come on over! - Have a look! This one's good!

- The horse's head! - This one is cheap.

- Come on over! - Come on, Win.

Let's do it.

Hello. Are you interested in this one?

- It's one of a kind. - It's 400 baht.

- Cheap and high quality. - This one? It just arrived.

- Come and take a closer look. - This one's only 20 baht.

- This? All of them? - No purchase, no worries.

- This one's on sale. - That one's only 100.

Gosh.

So?

Are you exhausted, Mr. Vendor?

Honestly, I feel like my soul was sucked out.

Then I'll get you something to help you recharge.

Okay.

Let's go, Nut.

- Where to? - To get something for them to eat.

- Pull me up. Oh my. - Come on!

My legs are sore.

- Let's get meatballs from there. - Yes. They look yummy.

Hey, I'll be right back.

Win,

I'm sorry for what I said.

That was very harsh of You.

What?

You said I don't care about anyone

except myself.

Your words

hit me hard.

I know I have to

take care of my friends, the people in front of me.

But I have to think of the people who are behind me as well.

My parents are still struggling, Nont.

I can't fail

the bar exam this time.

Am I wrong

for thinking of myself first?

No, you're not. You really aren't.

It's me who was wrong.

I'm sorry.

All right.

I'm sorry too.

There's another thing.

I think you already know,

but I'm going to say it anyway.

What? You have a lot of things on your mind.

I'm telling you,

it wouldn't be surprising at all

if someone close to Fern became interested in her.

Even when I'm close to her,

I feel she's...

She's charming.

So you have to take good care of her, okay?

Don't disappoint her.

Don't make me feel

like she's wasting her time with you.

I think

I understand what you're saying.

But right now,

I can't take care of anyone.

I still don't know what direction my future's going.

I'm not even sure

if what I feel toward Fern

is love or not.

It's something you have to find an answer to on your own.

- Thirty baht. - Thirty baht?

That's right.

Fern?

Fern? Pay him.

I forgot to bring money.

Can you pay him for now?

Oh? You said you went back to the stall to get money.

- Come on. I forgot, all right? - What is this?

- It's 30 baht. That's right. - Thirty?

- Just a second. Ten more. - This is twenty.

- Here. Thank you. - Thank you.

Let's have some meatballs.

Here they are.

Yes, Mom?

I'm at the market with Fern.

Okay.

All right.

- Wow. The new Motorola! - Hey!

- Hey! - Can I borrow it?

Kluay, it's expensive! Give it back!

- Hey! - Wow.

- How much are these? - Forty baht for five skewers.

Here you go.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Fern, look at Kluay.

He took my phone. It's expensive too.

Oh. It must've been expensive.

It's the latest model. Right?

It cost a lot.

Mom knew I wanted it

and that I'd been saving up for it.

So she used a blind date as leverage.

So I'll have to

go on a date with a stranger

because of a mobile phone.

- A blind date? - That's right.

Hey, it'll be fine.

At least you got a shiny new phone.

As for the blind date,

it doesn't mean you have to marry him, right?

You might end up

meeting a new and good friend

to add to your list.

Gosh.

You're not me. You don't know how it is.

I have a feeling

that if it's not some pervy old geezer,

it'll be some ugly dude.

Hey.

Don't overthink it.

It might be

a really handsome guy.

If some jerk could just act more human,

I won't have to waste my time on a blind date.

Come on.

Kluay, give me back my phone!

- Wow. This is really good. - Right?

Why does it taste so good?

Win, you're not saying anything at all.

I'm just trying to eat this.

Can I have.

Nont and Fern's durian?

Please? It's good.

Okay.

Anyway, where are they?

Let them be alone sometimes.

They probably have something to talk about.

Okay.

Should we pack up and go home

once we're done eating?

- Okay. Let's hurry up and eat. - Do you want this?

Stop being such a big mouth.

And do you think I'm being slow?

You still have two more there.

All right. Bring it on.

- Win, do you want some more? - No, thanks.

Here, Fern. Eat this.

You've had a long day.

- Thanks. - Sure.

This is so tiring.

- I don't really feel like eating. - Right?

But it's good we're doing well today.

Yes. Thanks.

- Sure. - You were a lot of help.

Nont,

can I ask you something?

What is it?

- What if... - What if...

What if...

you've found a very special job.

And you really want to do it.

But you have to

- be somewhere else, very far away. - Okay.

Far from everyone.

And far from

the people you love too.

Okay.

Would you accept the offer?

Well...

If it were me,

I'd probably accept it.

But I'd probably be very lonely too.

But if I got a job

and the people I love got to live easier lives,

then I'd be happy to do it.

- Oh? - Yes.

And would you bring me along?

Is something the matter?

I was only asking.

Just tell me

the first thing that came to your mind.

I don't know.

If I have to do something new

but am still not stable,

I probably won't bring you along to suffer with me

without knowing about the future.

Really?

Fern?

Are you okay?

It's just a what-if, isn't it?

Yes. I know that.

I know

you probably have your reasons.

At least it's good

that I'm still

a part of your story.

And why wouldn't you be?

Who knows?

- Hi, Mom. Hi, Dad. - Why are you home early today?

I finished early.

I want to study too.

Okay.

Hurry up and eat.

Really.

Take it slow, or you might choke.

- Hello? - Hey, Win.

You can come out now.

We're waiting at the market.

Waiting for what?

I told you I'm not going.

I'm studying.

Then bring your books over and read at the market.

Kluay,

I need to focus.

You can focus there too.

I'm not going!

Where should we put these?

Just take them out for now.

- Okay. - Coming.

Here comes the handsome vendor.

I thought you weren't coming today, Kluay.

You won't get any customers if I don't come.

Thanks.

Hey, Win said he's not coming.

He's studying.

Right.

And where's Nut?

Oh, Nut?

She said she has to go on a blind date today.

Oh, a blind date.

What blind date?

Well, like in the movies.

Chinese families

tend to send their single daughters

on blind dates.

And they'll set them up

with someone they believe to be suitable.

Nut basically has to

go on a date with a stranger.

Hey, I'll be back.

- Where are you going? - I'll be right back.

- Where are you going? - I won't be long.

Good luck, Kluay!

(Payphone)

- Same number. I remember. - Same old.

Here.

(Three baht per minute)

You can come back and call later. Go on.

What number?

What? Are you going to make a call or not?

People are waiting in line.

Zero, one.

Five, five, six.

Zero, two, seven, seven.

Hello?

Who is this?

What? They answered. Why didn't you say anything?

It's up to me whether I say anything or not, isn't it?

Well then. It's three baht for you.

People are waiting.

Three baht? It wasn't even a minute! Greedy!

- You want it to be exact? - Of course.

You're running a business. Don't you have any standards?

All right. Take it and talk for a minute.

If it's more than that, I'll charge you another three baht.

Hey, I can pay three baht for you if you want.

I don't want to be late.

Stay out of this. I can afford it.

- Don't forget the change. Two baht. - I don't have any.

Come back and talk for 40 seconds next time.

There's not going to be a next time!

You're taking advantage of your customers!

I'm not coming back!

How is this taking advantage?

That little.

- It's just three baht a minute. - That's right.

Then it's two baht for 40 seconds.

How is that taking advantage?

- What's the number? - Zero, one, one...

Seriously, why do you have to nag me, Mom?

Hello, Mom.

Nut?

Have you arrived at the restaurant?

I'm about to.

What kind of dress did you make me wear? It's so uncomfortable.

And how do I know

what this Noppadon looks like?

Oh.

He's the man who has a red rose pinned to his jacket.

What? A rose on his jacket?

That's so cheesy, Mom.

Come on.

Just be lovely,

understand?

I know. I have to go.

Okay. And don't forget

to act sweet and lovely.

Bring me home a son-in-law, won't you?

I know.

Bye, Mom.

All right. Pick up the pace.

Hurry up.

There are a lot of orders. This one's going to Europe.

I'm in such a good mood. Keep going.

Where is he?

All right. I'm out.

Are you Nut?

Yes, I am.

- Please take a look. - All right. Let me take a look.

Nont,

my dad really loves that vase.

And why did you put it up for sale?

I didn't give it much thought.

But I feel attached to it now.

Please don't sell it to him.

Just like your dad said.

We should let go

of things that are beyond our reach.

Right?

Excuse me, how much is this vase?

Well, it's 2,000.

Can you give me a discount?

I'm afraid not.

It already has an owner.

What do you mean by that?

It's been reserved.

How much did they pay?

- Two-thousand. - I'll give you 2,300.

It's already been reserved. I'm afraid I can't sell it to you.

And the person who reserved it

is my girlfriend.

I'm sorry, but I can't sell it to you.

Will 3,000 change your mind?

Let's do it this way. I'll give you 4,000.

I really can't sell it to you...

Of course!

I'll wrap it up for you.

All right. That's it.

Here.

No need to wrap it up. I'll just carry it with me.

- Oh, okay. - Count the money too, okay?

Here. Okay. Thank you very much.

Excuse me, I'll throw this in for you.

Thank you.

- Thank you. - Good luck with your business.

Thank you.

- Fern. - What?

Why did you sell it?

Oh? Didn't you say it yourself?

We should let go

of things that are beyond our reach.

Besides,

Dad bought that vase

for less than a thousand.

Really?

That's worth it.

We'll sell everything.

Okay. All right.

We'll name a high price.

Wait for them to haggle. Then we say there's a reservation.

- Is that okay? - Nothing's going to get sold.

Of course, it will.

So? Have we sold anything?

Why does he look like he's in a music video?

Kluay?

Kluay?

How was the phone call?

She didn't pick up.

- Oh. - Oh.

She didn't pick up, or you didn't make the call?

I called.

Why are you saying I didn't? It was nothing.

- You little. - Really?

Just tell her if you have feelings for her.

Are you nuts? What are you saying? I don't.

Who'd fall for her? She's like a guard dog.

Be careful.

If you don't hurry up,

S.W.T.H.

S.W.T.H.?

- Shoot. What the hoot? - Someone will take her.

Hey, Nont.

- Yes? - What did you say.

Fern's dad told you again?

- What? - What did I say?

Just now, when that guy came to buy the vase.

Oh, that...

We should let go of things

- that are beyond our reach. - that are beyond our reach.

But in my case, it's not beyond my reach yet.

He suddenly becomes attractive.

Right?

Do you have a five-baht coin?

Don't look for it. I'll take all of it.

Game on, buggy.

Didn't you say you don't have feelings for her?

Isn't she a guard dog?

(Three baht per minute)

(Payphone)

(Three baht per minute)

Excuse me.

Can I go ahead of you? This is urgent.

I'm sorry, but I'm in a hurry too.

Oh?

I wonder who said they wouldn't set foot here again.

Come on. It's all in the past. Don't hold on to grudges.

You're running a business here.

Oh, really?

Same number, isn't it?

Let me look for it.

Let me dial it if it's going to take that long.

Oh, found it. Gosh,

you're in a hurry.

You want to confess your feelings

but chickened out last time. Isn't that right?

Will it hurt you to stay out of my business?

All right, all right.

Oh! I hope this time

it's one minute.

Seriously, give it to me.

All right. I won't bother you now.

Why are you so cranky?

Well? She's not answering?

It's ringing, but no one's answering.

Oh. Well then.

You can come back and try again next time.

Hey, there can't be a next time.

I have to call today. It's urgent.

Then back to the end of the line. People are waiting.

Listen,

I... It's very important.

I'll regret it for the rest of my life

if I don't get to talk to her.

Please help me.

I do understand

what you're going through.

Well then.

Back to the end of the line. Okay, next.

- Go. Get in line again. - Why would you get my hopes up?

Quickly, the line's getting long. See? Here comes another one.

Okay, next.

Seriously!

Compare it to someone's life.

You can't help it.

When your ecstatic.

Please have a look.

Oh! This one's really lovely.

That one's not for...

How much is it?

Fern?

So, how much is this one?

That's 700 baht.

Can you give me a discount?

I only have 500 with me.

Okay.

Well then. Do you have a cassette tape for me too?

I'm not selling

the tape that's in there.

Can you promise me

you'll take good care of it for me?

Okay. I promise I'll take good care of it.

Thanks.

Hey, I didn't sell your tape.

Here.

- If it's not ringing... - It is. It's ringing.

If she doesn't answer, then back to the end...

It's me, Nut.

Oh, what are you doing?

Why is it so difficult for you to answer the phone?

Please pick up.

I really think so.

Why do we still have to go on blind dates

with strangers in this day and age?

If Mom didn't bait me with the phone,

I wouldn't have come.

But I'm happy

we got to know each other.

I see.

And thanks to those things,

we got to meet each other.

Both your mom

and that phone.

Since we're now acquainted,

do you mind if I ask for your number?

We'll contact each other

in case there's anything.

Nut?

Nut?

- Yes? Oh. - Your phone's ringing.

I'm sorry. It's new for me.

Hello?

Hello? Is it you, Nut?

Who is this?

It's me!

Me?

Who's me? Did you get the wrong number?

It's Kluay, me.

It's me, Kluay. It's Kluay, Nut.

Kluay?

What's up? I'm busy.

Oh, you're busy talking to an old geezer?

It's not that bad.

- I have to go. - Wait, Nut!

I have something very important to talk to you about.

What's so important?

Well, I...

I like...

Just say it.

Well, I like...

How long are you...

How long are you going to stammer?

I like talking to you, Nut!

Do you remember?

You said I talk as if I'll never get to talk again.

You got a new phone, didn't you? Let's chat.

Don't be so cold to me.

Kluay, if you don't stop talking nonsense, I'm hanging up.

I like you, Nut!

That's it!

Now that's a man!

Nut? Hello? Are you still there?

Nut?

You like me, so then what?

Will you be my girlfriend?

Here you go!

That's it.

You're okay with that, aren't you?

Well, do you want me to save your number

as my boyfriend?

Don't save this number.

It's the buck-toothed guy's phone. Don't save his number.

I'll see you later.

All right. I have to go.

- Love you. - Shut up.

I'm hanging up. Bye.

Okay.

I have a girlfriend now!

That's it.

What's with the slowpoke act?

- Congratulations. - Thank you.

Have you forgotten something?

What?

Twenty-one baht.

Let's do 20. We're friends.

- How much again? - Twenty.

- Enough? - Of course.

We're friends here. Twenty is enough.

I mean do I have enough?

- All right. How much do you have? - You can have it all.

Oh.

And will that cover it?

- I don't know. - You've already dumped it in.

Don't tell me.

I'm about to get my heart broken.

Anyway,

congratulations.

Thank you.

Well, you've ordered a lot.

Let's eat. Otherwise, it will get cold.

Okay.

Cheers.

Gosh! I can't focus.

Kluay!

Hey! What are you doing?

Oh, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

It's true.

He looked like Kluay

from the back.

And I don't know what's with the nape of his neck.

It was so tempting.

So I smacked him with all my strength.

He looked at me like he was capable of murder.

And how did you get away with it?

But I thought you say you had to study.

How come you turned up at the market?

I'm clever, so I'm a fast reader.

Is that so, young man?

I hope it's not because you were lonely and went for a walk.

You can shut up now.

Let's talk about this instead.

Tell me.

What's up with the new couple?

Let's start with you, Nut.

What did you do? Was it a lapse in your judgment?

Is that why you agreed to be his girlfriend?

Let me have the mic, please.

- Where is it? - Here. It's a wireless mic.

- Like a press release? - That's right.

I guess I was nervous.

I have a soft spot for a person who confesses their love over the phone.

How could you say that?

All right, all right. What about you, Kluay?

People don't talk like this, silly.

I'm embarrassed.

I'm about to throw up.

Nut, it's me, Kluay.

Kluay, it's me, Nut.

- Nut. - Yes?

I love you, Nut.

I love you too, Kluay.

How did these guys find out?

I told them.

How could you? It's embarrassing.

Come on. It's lovely.

There are heaps of people. Why would you be embarrassed?

Fern.

- What? - Give me your hand.

Your hand.

Ouch, honey. Ouch.

What are you "ouch" about?

Go on. It's none of our business.

Right. Just chill out.

See what I brought over?

It's Fern's dad's liquor.

To friendship, Tui and Ting!

Okay. This is so rad.

Gosh! What kind of booze is this? It's so salty!

Oh my.

What is this?

Gosh.

- Mom! - Oh?

Nont!

Why are you this drunk?

Oh, Nont!

Are you okay?

Get up!

Win warned me.

Told me to get home safely.

But I didn't listen to him.

Come on. Let's get inside.

Come on.

You're so heavy!

Watch your step.

Get your leg out of the way!

Gosh. Why did you bring so much?

You had a hard fall. And look at your arm.

How is that okay?

It's just a small cut. You don't have to do anything.

That's rich coming from you.

Faifu, just put iodine all over him.

And Nont, I got you some warm ginger juice.

Drink up. It'll help you get sober.

Okay, Mom.

And both of you should go to bed once you're done.

Nont, if you can take a shower,

- do it. You're covered in dirt. - Yes.

Okay.

Come on, Nont. Give me your arm.

You're scared it might sting, aren't you?

That's enough, Faifu!

It was nothing!

Why are you both still up?

It's already 4:15 a.m.

I got up to help Mom chop the vegetables at three.

But Mom hasn't had any sleep yet.

How come?

Mom's making soup and will have someone sell it for her

at the early morning market.

Then she'll have to go buy groceries and then do the chores at home.

She's working hard, so I want to help.

I know I have to

take care of my friends, the people in front of me.

But I have to think of the people who are behind me as well.

My parents are still struggling, Nont.

I can't fail

the bar exam this time.

Am I wrong

for thinking of myself first?

Why do we have to work this hard?

It's probably because of my tuition.

But when I asked Mom to let me transfer to a cheaper public school,

she wouldn't let me.

Nont, can you help me talk to her?

I really want to transfer schools

so that Mom won't have to work this hard.

Okay?

Your duty is to focus on your studies.

As for your tuition,

Mom and I will handle it.

"Your duty is to focus on your studies."

You're just repeating what Mom said.

I'm so sick of stubborn adults.

All right. It's time to go to bed.

Okay, I'm going.

Here. Keep applying this.

I'm going to bed, Mom.

- Okay. Goodnight. - Night.

How are you? Why haven't you gone to bed?

Why are you holding me right now? You're like a little boy.

Look at you. You reek of alcohol.

What about your wound?

Have you put something on it yet?

You must be very tired.

I want you to rest.

I can't even do it myself.

I'm sorry, Mom.

I'll try harder.

I promise.

I don't want our family to have to struggle.

(The Result Date of The Bar Exam A.D. 1998)

Are you here for the exam results too?

Nerve-wracking, isn't it?

And have you had a look?

Don't worry.

It's either a pass or a fail.

Come on.

(The Results of The Bar Exam of 1998)

Hey,

wait.

I'm sorry I didn't talk to you just now.

I was too anxious.

About this?

Yes.

I'm scared about being disappointed again.

I'm scared my name won't be on the board.

Then don't be hopeful.

What?

You said you don't want to be disappointed.

If you don't want to be,

then don't be hopeful in the first place.

I have to go now, Mr. Kawin Saenchitbanchong.

How did you know my name?

Here.

I've never seen anyone

write their full name on a book cover,

except for when I was in primary school.

And it's also the name on the board too.

On the board?

(The Results of The Bar Exam of 1998)

(No. 65, Kawin Saenchitbanchong No. 66, Parichart Lawakulpanich)

Parichart.

Parichart?

I don't think her name is Wara.

He's passed the bar exam!

Hurry back.

What do you want for dinner? Your mom wants to celebrate.

Okay. She wants to talk to you.

Win, well done. You did really well.

Hurry back, okay?

I'm calling to ask about the job in the ad.

I see.

What are the documents I need to prepare?

Everyone's probably scared of a crisis.

But in every crisis, there's always an opportunity.

Let me bring that opportunity

to your company.

Your way of thinking

is very intriguing.

We'll be in contact.

I hope we get to work together.

Thank you.

Here you are.

Everything looks great.

We'll contact you as soon as possible.

Thank you.

Hello?

Hey, Nont.

How are you doing?

I haven't seen you in ages.

I know.

I've been busy lately.

What's up?

Do you want to go out for drinks?

What time?

In the evening at Tui's.

Okay, okay.

Hello?

I'm calling about the job in the ad. Is it still available?

Oh, it's already been filled? Thank you.

Hello?

Are you still looking to fill the position in the ad?

You've found someone?

Hello?

Is there still an opening for the position you're advertising?

There is?

Thank you.

The boiled eggs look so good.

Not yet. Help me prepare the bento first.

We're generous.

Take it easy.

- Do you know how? - See? It's okay.

- Okay. - You got it.

Oh, Nont?

Are you about to leave?

Would you like some breakfast?

It's okay, Mom. I have to go soon.

Travel safe, okay?

I have to go, Faifu.

Bye, Nont.

Good luck.

- Let's go. - Here.

Put them down gently.

Nont hasn't found a job yet?

It's probably difficult to find a job

with the economy the way it is.

(We take bento order. Deliveries available.)

Your professional background

and your achievements are very interesting.

But we'll have to

consider it more carefully.

Anyway, we'll be in contact.

Mom,

don't worry.

I'll look after you and Faifu.

You won't.

You'll be like the other companies

that said they'll contact me

but never did.

Honestly,

what's wrong

with my qualifications?

Or is there any reason

why I'm failing this interview?

No, there isn't.

As I said,

you have an excellent profile.

But the problem is

the salary you proposed is too high.

I'm not saying it's higher than what you deserve.

But it's too high for a small company like ours

to be able to afford.

Why are you underestimating yourself

before deciding whether to hire me or not?

I'm actually picky when it comes to choosing a workplace.

The company I choose

doesn't have to be luxurious or big.

But it has to be a company

that is likely to grow,

and its market value has to have the potential

for development.

Honestly,

I'm not going to work for a company that will not prosper

or an organization that is waiting to go under.

You're a very special person, Nont.

I've never met anyone like you before.

Then you should hire me.

- But we... - Three months.

I'm only asking you for three months.

I'm going to help grow your stock

by no less than 1.5%.

And if I can't fulfill my promise,

I'm happy to be paid half my salary.

But if I'm able to pull it off,

I guess you can pay

the salary I proposed.

This is a very interesting deal.

I'm happy

to hire you.

Thank you.

Here's your coffee.

Thank you.

- Please wait for a moment. - Sure.

Are you Nont?

I am.

I'm Ing. I work as a market analyst here.

The manager asked me to help you settle in.

I see.

This is your name tag.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.

Okay.

I'll take you to your desk.

Thank you.

- Ta-da. - What is it?

You're my princess, of course.

You're beautiful like an angel.

- Kluay. - You really are pretty.

- What about this one? What? - Kluay.

Isn't Nont going to show his face here at all?

I've been calling him. His mom or sister always answers.

They said he's got a new job.

He's probably busy with work.

Hasn't he called you at all, Fern?

No. I guess he's really busy.

You shouldn't have asked her.

- My friends must be at the stall. - Who's coming?

How are things?

- Who's that? - Who's that?

Guys, this is Paeng.

Paeng, this is Fern, Nut,

- and Kluay. - Hi.

They're the friends I told you about.

Come on in, both you and your girlfriend, Win.

Oh, we haven't made it official yet.

Future girlfriend then. Please.

Oh, Fern.

Nont asked me to give you his apologies

for not being able to help lately.

He's got a new Job.

And he's asked me to give this to you too.

That's his new phone number.

- His new number? - Yes.

- Call him now. - What?

- Do it now, Fern. Baby. - What?

- Give her your phone. - Okay, okay.

- Give me that. - Fern, just call him.

Do it now.

- Is it ringing? - It is.

But no one's answering.

Why would you buy a mobile phone if no one's going to answer?

Come on.

He'll call back once he sees it.

Whatever.

By the way,

Win and...

Paeng, have you eaten anything?

Please head inside.

Let's have a seat, Paeng.

- Have a seat, Paeng and... - Thank you.

Win.

Here.

In case you want to call him next time.

- This is pretty. - Right?

- Can you sell it? - Of course.

(Fern)

Hello.

This is Nont.

I help oversee your portfolio.

Are you Thanadon?

Oh, okay.

Thanin, please listen to me.

Just this once.

How many times have I left this in your hands?

Please give me some more time.

I'm happy to do anything you ask me to.

I really can't help you this time.

How many times have we discussed this?

You said the same thing last time as well.

This time,

you might have to talk to a lawyer.

Thanin! Thanin!

I'm begging you. Please listen to me.

I'm begging you. Please give me another chance.

I'm begging you. Please.

I can prostrate to you if you want.

I'm really desperate.

Arthit, get up.

Okay, okay.

I'll help you one more time.

Thank you so much.

Thank you.

But this time,

I hope it really is the last time.

- Okay? - Sure.

I promise.

(A.D. 1999)

Dad?

Dad, can I borrow your computer?

Dad?

Dad?

Dad?

Dad?

Dad? Dad!

Mom!

Dad!

Dad!

Dad!

Dad!

Why didn't you wake me, Mom?

You finished your week-long assignment

within a few days.

It's like you've been spending time on something else.

Is it that important? Why do you keep calling me?

Do you know how much money I've lost?

But it's probably the last time

I'll bother you again.

What are you doing right there?

We've been looking for you all over the place!

Just leave me alone.

- What is wrong with you? - Kluay!

If she's not your girlfriend, she's still a friend!

Is this how you treat your friends?

- Kluay! - You jerk!