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=Best Choice Ever=

=Episode 18=

Grandma. Are you feeling uncomfortable?

Grandma, are you alright?

I'm so worried about you.

Doctor, how is my grandma doing?

Her heart is not functioning properly.

She needs to maintain good living habits,

sleep and get up early, and keep calm.

She should be fine.

She can be discharged after staying for a few days.

Thank you.

Grandma, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have kept you up so late last night.

As old houses, the people will age.

It's normal to fall sick. Don't blame yourself.

Who will come with me to get the medical report?

I'll go with you.

I'll go and get the report.

Grandma, you take some rest, and I'll stay by your side.

Zhiming, let me ask you something.

Is what Ms. Zhang from Botticelli said true?

Yes.

I am indeed working with her.

Honestly, I returned home for Xing'anli.

What if I have objections?

Then I will follow your wishes

and modify the plan until you are satisfied.

What if I'm just not satisfied?

Grandma, I think I can do my best

to make you satisfied.

But if all of this comes at the cost of your health,

I'll give up because it's not worth it.

How do you calculate this?

You are good at calculation when it comes to benefits.

Because I was really scared just now.

I don't want to experience that feeling again.

So you rest well, and nothing else matters.

I seem to find something new from you,

which has never been found.

What is it?

Human touch.

Mom, dad, this way to the second floor.

Dad.

Chenghuan.

How is Grandma?

She's fine and already awake.

The doctor said her heart was not functioning properly.

It's an age-related illness. She will be fine after some rest.

What a relief.

I'll take you up.

Okay.

You ask Huan what happened to her leg.

Why don't you ask?

Just do what I said.

Okay. Huan.

Your mom asked me to check on your foot.

My foot is fine. I just sprained my ankle.

Sprained your ankle?

Dad, did you come in such a hurry that you didn't buy anything?

I'll go buy some fruit.

Huan, I'll go. You take our mom and dad to see Grandma.

Come on. I hold you up.

You carry her on your back.

No need.

It's right up ahead. We're almost there.

Grandma, my parents are here.

Ms. Chen, Mr. Yao.

Ms. Chen, are you alright?

Sorry, we came in such a hurry that we didn't buy you anything.

I am fine. Don't worry.

Is your house renovation finished?

Well, it's sort of done.

Dad, how is the fridge I bought for you working out?

The fridge is working fine.

I heard that the renovation workers faced a slammed door.

It's not a long-term solution to the problem.

Dad, let me rent a house for you.

The point is your mom

has lost sleep lately.

So, she hasn't figured out a plan for this yet.

Who told you I lost sleep and hadn't figured it out?

I sleep very well. I fall asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow.

Grandma, I bought you some fruit.

Thank you, Zao.

I'll put it here.

Liu, the demolition fell through, but you still have to move on.

The sooner your house is renovated, the sooner you return to normal life.

It can't happen, Ms. Chen.

Now, my home is not what it used to be.

My daughter whom I've raised for 30 years wants to cut ties with me.

Without a home, my life can't go on.

Who cares about the house?

Anyway, we have that house to live in.

Even so, have you thought of Zao?

After he graduates and starts working, he doesn't even have his room.

Do you want him to always sleep on a camp bed?

Grandma is right.

Zao, let's find short-term housing tomorrow.

No need. Even if you do, I won't move in.

After all, you are my family.

Although I always tell you not to rely on others,

given the current situation,

others will judge me if I don't lend a hand now.

I have an antique western-style house.

It's big enough for your family of four.

An antique western-style house?

An antique western-style house in Shanghai?

That's great.

Ms. Chen, that's very kind of you.

Grandma, you don't have to help us.

Ms. Chen, you've helped us a lot.

How can we shamelessly trouble you further?

We're not troubling her.

We really need her help.

As Ms. Chen said,

she hopes our family of four can live together.

Thank you, Ms. Chen.

Huan, we'll wait for you to come home and move together.

I won't be living there.

Chenghuan, you haven't seen your mom for such a long time.

Even if you don't live there, you take them to see it.

The keys are in the drawer of the nursing home.

(Lane 1100)

Lane 1100. Here we are.

It's incredible to have a house here. How much will it cost?

Is Grandma so wealthy?

I don't know.

Lane 1100. Here it is. And No. 9. It should be inside.

Let me tell you. Celebrities of Shanghai used to live in this place.

Your dad has a house here.

Nonsense. If my dad left me a house here,

I would not be a driver.

Oh my, Ms. Chen is too generous.

I never thought we could own such a good house.

This house belongs to Grandma, not us.

Dad, if you decide to move in,

I'll get the renovation workers to work on our house.

Okay.

Don't be silly.

Now that we have such a big house,

why should we renovate that house? Isn't that a waste of money?

Huan said Ms. Chen let us stay here temporarily.

She is helping us get through a difficult time.

Yes, mom, we're just staying temporarily.

I know. I'm not that stupid and clueless.

Don't just stand here. Let's go in and have a look.

Alright, let's go inside.

Dad, I'm not going. You guys go in and look.

Grandma is in the hospital. I need to rush back to accompany her.

You go ahead.

Huan, if you need anything or want something to eat, just call me.

I know, dad.

Zao, let's go.

Just call you? I don't think she will tell you.

Zao, you check out the kitchen

to see what else is needed and we can get it from home later.

Okay.

Come on. Have a seat. Don't stand there.

Come and take a seat.

She ignores me, but I can't help caring about her.

After all, she is my daughter.

Poor thing.

Perhaps you owe her in this life.

What are you talking about? What do you want me to do?

I beg her to come back?

I didn't ask you to beg her.

But I think whatever we do,

we have to pay attention to the ways to do it.

I've noticed that Huan has lost weight.

Yeah, after all, she can't eat or sleep well outside the home.

Indeed, there's no place like home.

At home, there's mom.

I have a good idea.

Spit it out.

Let's invite Ms. Chen over for meals.

If Ms. Chen comes back,

Huan will have to come with her, right?

After two meals, she'll be back.

I refuse. Sounds like I'm begging her to be back.

You don't have to beg. I'll do it.

Zhiming, don't you have anything to ask me?

To be honest, I'm a bit surprised.

But you said it. You take charge of your own affairs.

I know what I'm doing.

Grandma. I'm back.

Yao Zhiming, you've had a long day.

Hurry back and have some rest. I will be here.

So, are they okay?

Pretty good. My mom is quite satisfied.

Grandma, Chenghuan is here to accompany you.

Don't worry. I'll look after Grandma. Your coat.

Chenghuan, I lived in that old house when I married Zhiming's Grandpa.

Too many sad things happened in that house, so I didn't tell you.

Don't blame me for keeping it from you.

Grandma, that is your house. You can deal with it as you wish.

It's just because of my relationship with my mom.

I have to rely on your house to mediate.

I feel somewhat guilty about it.

Alright, I've paid you six months' rent upfront.

Once our house is done, I'll let my parents move out.

Huan, your independence is a good quality.

But you always use your strengths to face everything.

Over time, your strengths will become weaknesses.

Grandma, it is said I should be independent at 30.

So, I have to be independent on my own.

I hope you remember not to be tough in front of your family.

Family should share each other's burdens.

Sometimes, one needs to rely on others.

Otherwise, how will people get close to each other?

Independence is certainly important.

But if you exhaust yourself,

what good is it to be independent from everyone?

Grandma, I've kept it in mind.

Let me show you the progress I've made. Lighten the mood.

Look, this is a promotional clip I shot for Mao.

Hello, guys! I am Mao Yongxin, an independent jewelry designer.

Today, I'll introduce new products that I will launch soon.

First, this is particularly distinctive and my favorite one.

Not bad, right?

This little ball is made from a special material.

It's made from recyclable materials.

So I made its color especially vibrant and suitable for summer.

Actually, the idea behind the design is

that as a woman, there are many roles to play in life.

But no matter when or what difficulties we encounter,

we should always stay true to ourselves.

This is what you taught me. The people must live for themselves.

In exchange, you teach me this new trick.

I've practiced it myself.

But my shooting is not as good as yours.

No problem, but Ms. Chen Shuzhen,

you need to sleep now. It's too late.

I'll teach you tomorrow.

Alright, you're teasing me, young lady.

Time to sleep. The doctor has already said

that you couldn't stay up late with a bad heart.

- Okay. - Lie down.

Alright.

Sleep now.

Boss, Ms. Chen has been hospitalized at this critical moment

and she suddenly let the Mai family live in her house.

Does it mean her intention to divide her property?

Has she mentioned Xing'anli to you?

Grandma asked me if I was determined to get Xing'anli.

Of course. Did you do resolutions?

What are you looking at me like that for?

Didn't you return from abroad for Xing'anli?

Do it quickly, get promoted, and return to headquarters.

Aren't these your own words?

Grandma is my only family in this world.

She's sick in the hospital. If I still think about Xing'anli,

would that be appropriate? Am I a kind person?

No.

No, I-I didn't mean that.

I mean, Grandma hasn't said anything yet.

Don't waver now, okay?

Take care of Grandma first.

(Shanghai Jiahui International Hospital)

Freshly made butterfly pastries.

Grandma, you're looking well today.

Mr. Yao is here.

Mr. Cui.

Chenghuan is live streaming with Mao and won't return until the afternoon.

I'm not looking for her.

I'm talking to Cui.

Yes, it's been a while since I've seen Chenghuan.

I actually miss her.

Ms. Chen, your order is ready. I have to go.

Let me know if you need anything else.

Thank you, Cui.

Grandma, I've told you many times.

Don't eat such sweet pastries.

And crabs are so cold in nature. Do you care about your health?

I'm in charge of my health.

I'm your guardian, so I'm also in charge of it.

You choose between crabs and pastries.

I'll choose crabs.

You can only have one.

Yao Zhiming, one crab is not enough for me.

I don't care.

Alright, just one crab.

I almost forgot the important matter.

Zhiming, I've looked at the proposal Ms. Zhang gave me last time.

It's feasible.

But I have one problem with her plan.

She plans to put Xing'anli under Botticelli's name,

going for chain management, with a complete change of staff.

I cannot agree. Do you have a compromise solution?

Grandma, let me explain. As an international hotel group,

it has its staffing standards.

I know you put your career before everything.

Family changes made you distrust affection from a young age.

You believe more in the security money brings you.

But I want to remind you that Xing'anli is my home.

Cui and others worked

with me through the hardest times.

All the staff at Xing'anli are not outsiders.

They are my family, just like you.

I understand, Grandma. I get your point.

How about this?

I will do everything possible to keep all the staff.

Can I trust you?

I give you my word.

You can ask Mai Chenghuan to oversee me.

That way, you'll be at ease.

You've learned much from Chenghuan.

When you reach my age,

it will be a delight for you

to have some loyal friends.

Okay, I'll eat one crab.

One crab can't be enough for me.

Can I eat one more?

No way. I can't satisfy you.

If you ask for anything else, I promise to fulfill it.

How about you buy me a new cheongsam?

It's nice to wear a beautiful cheongsam when I am discharged, right?

No problem.

Okay.

Hello, guys. I'm Mao Yongxin, a jewelry designer,

the person in charge of Cloud Jewelry,

and the ex-wife of the renowned designer Song Huaimin.

Today,

I will clarify Song Huaimin's defamation against me

and his lies.

The truth is actually the opposite.

Ever since I married him,

he's often blackmailed me into being his ghostwriter.

And then?

Evidence.

I'll show you explosive news directly.

After all, everyone is here for the disclosure on Song Huaimin.

Do you guys want to know first how Song Huaimin

tricks his students into working for him for free?

Or do you want to know first how he steals my design drafts?

Guys, have a look.

This is the first video.

She accused me of copying her designs.

She should take it as a compliment.

No matter what it takes, you make her shut up.

Okay, next evidence.

Honey, I've taken on two new projects.

Can you draw the design drafts for me?

When our child starts school,

I will help you launch your own brand in the circle.

The third one.

Stop it.

You can't do it during the live streaming.

I have to release all the evidence to completely take him down.

It'll be a waste to expose them in a day.

You need to expose some during live streaming every day.

Just like watching a TV series.

Exactly. And remember

that Song Huaimin is a public figure with 1.6 million followers.

He can hire people to rate you one star.

He can also hire people to disrupt your live streaming

and slander you before you clear it.

Bring it on. I'll start a two-way fight.

I am the victim. How can he discredit me?

No, you might feel good momentarily, but it will overshadow your livestream.

Remember, the main purpose is to officially announce your brand

and use the traffic to monetize.

Yeah, I know, but it's too difficult.

Mao, take your time. Let's walk through this again.

You can do it.

Come on. Let me walk through this again.

- Come on! - Come on!

Hello, guys. I'm Mao Yongxin, a jewelry designer,

the person in charge of Cloud Jewelry,

and the ex-wife of the renowned designer Song Huaimin.

Song Huaimin, you said I couldn't do anything without you.

Look, I've made my own brand,

and I've also designed many accessories.

They're very beautiful and special. Can you do that?

Alright, if you want to know more gossip about Song Huaimin,

come to my livestream room tomorrow.

I have much gossip for you.

Chenghuan's friend is quite interesting.

Zhiming, teach me how to send her gifts.

(Gifts for Mao's live streaming) Just tap the one you want to send.

Send an expensive one.

Okay, let's go with this one.

Not bad, you have over 100 viewers in your first live stream.

(Live Streaming Data Platform, 126 viewers)

That's really good.

Not that good.

Over 100 viewers for the first time. It's good enough.

Yeah, it's pretty good.

I think it's great. At least people placed orders, right?

Thank you, guys.

Without you, I wouldn't even know how to do it.

What would you like for lunch? My treat.

Come on. Think about it.

I'm good with anything. You decide, Huan.

I won't join you. I have to go back and eat with Grandma.

But you have to reward me.

You lend me new accessories to wear.

Mai Chenghuan, just take whichever you like.

Hurry up. Do as you like.

Come on. You only got a few orders in one live stream.

You'll spend more than you earn, wasting your efforts.

That's alright. I'm taking my time.

I gotta go. Zao, you're free, right?

If so, you have a meal with Mao. I have to go.

Take care.

- Bye. - Bye.

Bye.

How did the livestream go?

What are you doing here?

It went quite well.

You didn't come all this way just to ask me that, did you?

I would like to ask you for a favor.

Here we are.

You sure? Should we go to the shop Grandma frequently visits?

You should just ask Grandma. Why come to me?

Grandma says she likes anything I buy.

I'm leaving.

Today, Grandma made a decision that has had a profound impact on me.

I want to buy her a cheongsam that will please her.

I know you know Grandma better than I do.

So I'll take your advice.

Okay, seeing how sincere you are, just follow me.

This tailor shop has been open for decades.

It's run by an experienced tailor in Shanghai.

My neighbors bring expensive fabrics here to be made into clothes.

Grandma will like the ready-to-wear clothes here.

I hope so. Otherwise, I'll complain to Grandma

that you tricked me.

Got it, Mr. Yao. I guarantee you'll be satisfied.

Mr. Xu.

Mr. Xu.

You're here.

Yeah.

Is this your boyfriend? He's very handsome.

I've made clothes all my life, and I've never seen a man

with such a good proportion of shoulder and head.

Just as your mom said,

such a son-in-law is great.

Mr. Xu, the one my mom talked about isn't him.

Hello, I want to tailor-make a cheongsam with the best and most expensive fabric.

Take a look inside.

You were so picky just now, but you changed your mind so quickly.

Mr. Xu has a sharp eye. I believe he will do a good job.

Chenghuan, the New Chinese Style suit

is suitable for young people. You don't have to wear cheongsam.

No, Mr. Xu, I'm here not for me.

It's for my grandma.

- I'll give you the measurements. - Okay.

- I'll pick out the fabric. - Okay.

The quality of the fabric is determined by its price.

We have the Zhengjuan fabrics.

I'll take the Zhengjuan fabrics.

Ordinary silk fabrics will do.

Whose advice should I take?

Grandma is a practical person.

She likes to wear comfortable clothes, so silk fabrics are good enough.

Silk fabrics will do.

Okay. What style do you want?

The flat-cut and single-piece design. It's simple with smooth lines.

Grandma will surely love it.

And there are different closures.

Have a look and choose it.

I know this. Carefully dressed women love double-breasted cheongsams.

The square front piece will do.

Alright, you guys chat. I'll prepare for it.

Okay.

Mr. Yao, Grandma looks delicate and pursues the quality of life.

But she had a tough life. She has a strong personality.

Mai Chenghuan, are we talking about the same Grandma here?

Of course, Grandma and Grandpa were in a twilight romance.

But before she met my grandpa, Grandma was widowed for decades.

One time she was so sick that she almost died.

She signed her own operation agreement.

Later on, she pulled through. You didn't know that, did you?

Grandma never told me about that

until we became very close. So the square front piece is perfect.

Chenghuan, you are what you wear.

I have heard what you said.

I've never met your grandma,

but I bet she must be an energetic

and tasteful lady.

Thank you, Mr. Xu. I'll tell Grandma about it.

She will surely be delighted.

Okay, tell me about your Grandma's basic information.

Alright, her height is 1.62 meters.

Her shoulder width is 37.

37.

Waistline is 75.

75.

Okay, here are the rest of the specific measurements.

- Mr. Xu, take a look. - Alright.

Okay.

Why are you looking at me? You pay the deposit.

No rush.

Mr. Xu, Mr. Yao is very picky.

When you finish it, please wrap it nicely.

No problem.

It hurts.

I haven't even touched you yet.

No, I'll do it myself.

Don't move. Leave it to me. I can do it.

Ouch.

Any better?

Yeah, better.

What's wrong? Are you allergic to the material of the earrings?

No, I've tried them for customers too many times.

Removing them and putting them on over and over caused inflammation.

If you have many customers again, let my sister help.

Four ears share the risk.

Huan would beat you if she heard that.

I haven't finished yet. I'll get pierced too.

Once I'm done, there will be six ears.

That's not okay. I don't want you to get your ears pierced.

I like what you look like now.

Would you like something to drink? I'll get it for you.

I'll do it myself.

What am I thinking about?

I'm running late. I have to go.

I'll help you clean up when I get back.

Mr. Yao doesn't have fixed work hours.

Why do you go to work this early?

Have you forgotten that Ms. Chen is discharged today?

I have to go to the hospital first to pick up Ms. Chen.

Moreover, we are now living in Ms. Chen's house.

We should at least show our gratitude.

Ms. Chen is about to be discharged, but Huan hasn't come home yet.

Are you her dad?

You don't seem to be worried at all.

I give you advice, but you don't listen to me.

You don't want to compromise yourself with your daughter.

Think about Ms. Chen.

She can't directly help us make up with Huan,

but she lent the house to us to take Huan back.

Whether Huan comes back or not,

we should be clear about Ms. Chen's kindness.

Yeah, I'm well aware of her kindness.

Ms. Chen is a good person.

Remember the time when Huan fell ill as a child?

Without Ms. Chen's help,

Huan would have suffered the after-effects.

It's not just that. When my dad was paralyzed,

Ms. Chen took care of him and kept him clean

and comfortable, so my dad never developed bedsores.

Exactly, but you still have complaints about Ms. Chen.

The two of them were in a twilight romance back then.

They were so old and came together.

I couldn't stand the gossip from the neighbors.

And even my dad wanted to give up.

Guess what? Ms. Chen bore all the gossip alone.

Ms. Chen really had a hard time.

Right.

I have an idea.

- What is it? - If Ms. Chen lives there alone,

she might as well live with us, right?

We will take good care of her.

When you pick her up today, why not just bring her here directly?

We live together.

When she's here, I can cook for her and take care of her.

If Huan knows she's here, she'll definitely come home.

Yu, that's very kind of you.

If Ms. Chen and Huan come back,

our family will be happily reunited.

And we'll dine together at this large dining table.

You can show off your cooking skills.

I gotta go.

Don't forget.

If Ms. Chen really comes, I'll be nervous about my cooking skills.

(Huan)

Hello?

Dad, did you receive the roses?

Yeah, Huan, you're so thoughtful.

Luckily, you thought of it, or I wouldn't have known what to send.

Roses suit Grandma. She'll definitely like them.

Huan, let me tell you good news.

Your mom plans to bring Grandma back to that western-style house.

That way, we can all live together.

Look, Grandma will come home.

Shouldn't you consider moving back home?

I'll think about it. Dad, I have to go.

Okay.

Ms. Chen, please sign here.

Ms. Chen.

Mai.

Hello, this is...

He's a lawyer. I just had something to discuss with him.

I won't disturb you.

Okay, thank you for coming.

I'm leaving.

- See you. - See you.

Mai, what brought you here?

I heard you would be discharged today.

Chenghuan asked me to give you these roses.

She said the roses suit you.

Chenghuan has a sharp eye. Roses with thorns are just like me.

You lent us your house to live in.

Yu and I are especially grateful.

So before I came, Yu told me

to take you straight back home.

If we live together, we can look after you.

I appreciate your kindness, but I've gotten used to living alone.

And my living habits are different from yours.

So there's no need to live together.

Okay, we'll do as you say.

Should I take you to the nursing home?

No, Zhiming will pick me up later.

He picks you up?

Mai, if you want to help,

you bring Liu and Chengzao to Xing'anli tonight.

I've booked a table and invited Chenghuan and Zhiming.

Our family hasn't dined together yet.

Alright, we'll be there tonight.

I'm leaving then.

Okay, take care.

See you.

Thank you for coming to see me.

Chenghuan, thank you for the flowers you gave me.

I've reserved a table at Xing'anli for tonight.

I've ordered your favorite crab buns. You must come.

Okay, no problem, Grandma.

Grandma, has my dad picked you up yet?

I asked him to go back. Zhiming will pick me up.

Alright, no problem.

I've prepared a mysterious present for you tonight.

Okay, see you tonight.

♪My sweetie♪

♪I don't know if I'm a good mother♪

♪It's my first time being a mother♪

♪Though the years have turned my hair white♪

♪I'm too busy to have meals on time, but that's not my fault♪

♪It will make me feel guilty to let you know about it♪

♪I know you care about me♪

♪But it makes me feel like I've never been trusted♪

♪Those carefree people can't be mothers♪

♪I know it all, but it breaks my heart♪

♪Please let me pursue the life that belongs to me♪

♪I'm as brave and kind as you, so I'm not afraid♪

♪One day, you will also become a mother♪

♪Will we embrace each other on that day♪

♪Like a stream traveling around the world♪

♪And returning to where it came from♪

♪I hope you are loved♪

♪I hope you find happiness♪

♪I hope I can shelter you from the storms♪

♪I know that we argue sometimes♪

♪I know that people will grow old♪

♪So we must say I love you out loud♪

- ♪My mother watched me out of sight♪ - ♪Are you nearly home♪

- ♪My memories became so intense♪ - ♪The door is open♪

♪Through the gentle times♪

♪Wherever you are is my home♪

♪Come back home♪

♪My sweetie♪

♪Please believe in yourself♪