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BASED ON A NOVEL BY DOK MAI SOD

That's Anong Suntorapong,

the heiress of Sinthai Bank.

We met at school back in England.

She just came home after graduation.

Turns out you just went there to have fun with that party girl, right?

Her name is Anong.

- I know. - I know.

If anyone wants to marry you,

they should get approval from all of us first.

Since you're here,

can you lend your expertise and help me judge something?

Everyone knows his family.

Their embezzlement case was quite scandalous.

If what people say isn't true,

why didn't you tell everyone what really happened?

Because it's no use.

What is it now?

Is it that tramp again?

You shouldn't let those hurtful words get to you.

Especially if they're from someone who doesn't know you.

Come with me.

What's with you?

Look there. It's that tramp.

Don't feel bad if you find someone better than Chut.

I won't tell him that you keep him around as an option.

I don't see Chut as an option.

It's not wrong to choose what's best for yourself.

It shouldn't be hard for a perfect girl like you to find someone worthy.

It's you who thinks I'm not worthy to be with your brother.

She's probably here to see Chut.

No.

She said she's here to see you, ma'am.

What does she want from me?

Thank you.

Madam isn't available to see you. You can leave a message with me.

My mom is about to go out.

Chut will be down soon.

- Well… - Yes?

Ever since your family moved into the neighborhood,

I haven't once come and properly introduced myself to your mother.

So I'm here to introduce myself to her.

I brought her a gift basket from the store.

- Actually-- - Don't bother.

We don't want your gift.

We're all acquaintances here. I appreciate the gesture.

Goodness, Wichai.

I know that we got off on the wrong foot,

but we can get to know each other better.

I'll let my mom know.

She'll be happy that you stopped by.

It's such a shame. I'll call in advance next time I come.

Hold on. Won't you wait to see Chut?

No. I'm only here today to pay my respects to your mother.

She's pretty.

Bring me my suit.

Wait.

Madam asked me to give you this.

She said the gift basket you brought was meant to be for sale.

She couldn't just accept it.

Think of this as our way to help support your store.

Our family lives by Thai traditions.

We're not accustomed to Western cultures.

And if you want to offer Chut a dowry,

that basket alone won't be enough.

Anong!

- Wait. - Chut.

Please tell your mother

that I never intended to offer a dowry to anyone.

Hey.

What?

Goodness. She rocks.

I like her.

What a foul-mouthed girl.

Bye.

That girl is something to dare lock horns with Mom.

If she marries into our family,

she and Mom will probably fight three times a day.

I think it's a good thing.

It will teach Chut to stand up to Mom instead of letting her control him.

Mom will get to learn to let go.

She needs to know she can't control all her children's lives.

Could Anong and Chut be a perfect match?

Anyone who can make Chut more mature is a good match for him.

Hey, there. What are you writing?

Is that how you spell "snake?"

You keep worrying about Chut.

You should find a girl to look after you too.

I already have one.

Though she's not good at doing chores.

I can only help you dress and make you look respectable.

But you need a girl to help take care of you.

"Aunt Chan."

AUNT CHAN

It's Chantorn.

She's Samarn's stepsister.

She's been coming here to nurse her brother.

She's been a big help to me.

She reads to Samarn and Nid when you're not here.

You two always miss each other.

You'll get to meet her someday.

It fits you perfectly, ma'am.

Your body looks like it comes straight out of a magazine.

Well, honey. Should we get you a wedding dress too?

I saw a man driving by the store a few times.

Is he that handsome man you've been talking about?

Has Chut been here?

He looks so sophisticated.

He's turning all the ladies' heads each time he passes by.

Chut's become so popular ever since he returned from England.

I'm considering letting Sa-Ang marry him.

You're so protective of me. Who would dare propose to me?

We're ready for you, Ms. Payom.

Can I browse through the catalog?

Sure, ma'am.

You need to play hard to get.

Drive him crazy and make him chase after you.

Chut has so many girls lining up to be his girlfriend.

You need to show him

you're a diamond while those girls are just gravel.

Those rich girls are shameless.

They want him though he's not theirs to have.

What kind of dress would you like today?

I'd like this one.

Goodness.

Oh, my.

Do you like the dress, ma'am?

I'm leaving now.

This is Ms. Anong Suntorapong.

She's the owner of Sinthai Bank.

This is Lady Mayom.

She's the wife of General Promsak.

This is Ms. Sa-Ang

and Ms. Payom, their two daughters.

It's nice to meet you.

It seems we have similar tastes in quite a few things.

But it doesn't matter who sees the dress first.

What matters is who looks more memorable in it.

Also,

you need to let others be the judge of that.

You can't decide it for yourself.

I thought this store sold custom-made dresses.

It seems they are made in bulk.

I'm leaving.

Women these days are so strange.

They're possessive of something that's not even theirs.

Anong.

I thought I wouldn't get to see you.

I'm glad I waited around.

Here you are, Chut.

Are you here to pick up someone?

Lady Mayom. Hello.

Have you been here long?

You know Lady Mayom?

In that case,

have you met Sa-Ang?

Sa-Ang?

Which one is she?

The left or the right one?

Goodness.

You've become so popular that girls flock to you like flies.

Goodbye, ladies.

Anong, let me get the door for you.

Here you go.

I'll pay for the dress.

Anong.

Mom, why does Chut have such bad taste in women?

Someone's here to see you, sir.

Another suitor?

Haven't you learned your lesson?

Hasn't your brother been courting Anong?

If you want Anong as your sister-in-law,

help Chut eliminate the competition.

You should let your sister decide who she wants to marry.

It's clear that Sa-ngad isn't a suitable choice.

If you think Chut is the best man,

you can help him eliminate the competition.

And I'll help talk him up.

It's none of my business.

Do it as a favor to me.

Anong only deserves what's best.

So you're already involved with someone.

It's no wonder why your mom doesn't like me.

I'm sorry that my mom was being rude to you this morning.

Does your mom think that I'll try to ruin your wedding?

I swear.

I have no feelings for Sa-Ang.

This is why Wichai is encouraging me to see other people.

It's because he knows you also have other options.

We've agreed that

we'll find suitable guys for Anong to consider.

So we're competing to find the best guy

to be our brother-in-law.

And you think that Sa-ngad guy from yesterday

is the best guy for Anong?

That's my point.

That's what worries me.

I don't know what Sawaeng is thinking.

Anong isn't stupid.

She won't lower herself to be with him.

You also want to see your brother happy.

So why don't we work together?

Help him eliminate the competition.

I'm just an outsider in this matter.

It's not my place to have an opinion.

I trust your judgment.

If we work together,

I'm confident we can find the right guy for Anong.

Who knows?

That guy might be your brother.

- Damn it. - Gosh, Prasit.

Focus.

You need to keep the appointment you've made.

But we had our talk yesterday.

I didn't ask you to come yesterday.

Come on.

Have you guys been here long?

Where are you guys going?

Wichai wants to join us.

He's excellent at tennis.

He's asked to play with us today. I'll go get changed.

Let's go change.

Come on.

Pong is so weird for being friends with a guy like that.

I think Sawaeng's choice of friends is even weirder.

You'll soon be charmed by my eccentricity.

You might be so charmed

that you decide to settle down with me.

What are you doing?

I'm looking for a charm.

There's a lucky ball in here.

I see.

Do you believe in juju?

Yes. That ball has magic powers.

It always helps me win.

Is it this one?

That's right. This is the one.

The Meteor.

It can knock all your opponents out.

Here. You keep it then.

You should keep it.

It's a gift from me.

Good things aren't for me.

You should keep it.

Here.

You are one strange guy.

Gosh.

Hey, you two!

How about a game?

If you don't believe me,

try it for yourself.

Wichai.

Hey!

Wichai, are you okay?

I'm all right.

Watch out!

Wichai.

Pong!

I don't want to play anymore.

He's all bruised up.

You should sit down. Let me see.

That must've hurt.

You're bleeding.

Sawaeng, give me your handkerchief.

Hurry. He's bleeding.

Tilt your head back.

Is your family doing well?

How is Sa-Ang doing?

Why don't you ask Chut?

He's been driving her around.

Anong, has Chut ever told you that he's close with my sister?

He's not hiding anything from me.

And how is Payom?

Payom likes to keep to herself and prefers to stay home.

Sawaeng.

I imagine you must get lonely.

Me?

Why would I be lonely?

If you like to spend time with your girlfriend,

you should invite her to join us.

Hold on.

Sawaeng.

Do you have a girlfriend?

- No, I… - I knew nothing about this.

- Why haven't you told me? - You have it wrong.

- When did this happen? - It's a misunderstanding.

What misunderstanding?

Gosh.

I can clearly smell perfume.

It's the scent of Thai flowers.

It's not a scent any man would wear.

Someone must've sprayed it on the handkerchief.

You're right.

Payom is Sa-Ang's younger sister and the youngest sister of Sa-ngad.

I know I've smelled this perfume before.

Are you secretly seeing Payom?

Of course not.

It's all nonsense.

Wait, Anong.

Is that embroidered payom flowers?

You didn't have to keep it a secret.

You should introduce her to us.

He probably believes the superstition.

What superstition?

There's an old superstition that if a younger child

gets married before their older siblings,

the older siblings will forever remain unmarried.

So you cannot let Payom get married before Sa-ngad and Sa-Ang.

Payom is the youngest among the three siblings.

If she gets married first,

it could mean that Sa-ngad and Sa-Ang will never be married.

This must be why Lady Mayom is in such a rush

to have Sa-Ang marry Chut.

She fears the superstition might be true.

This guy is the eldest brother, right?

Is this all your plan, Sawaeng?

No. That's not it, Anong.

Anong, wait.

Anong!

Anong!

Anong, you're reading too much into this.

I was wondering

where did you find a thug like that to be my suitor.

What he did to Prasit was unacceptable.

You're too prejudiced against him.

Sawaeng, you're only thinking about yourself.

If you wanted what's best for me,

you wouldn't try to set me up with that man.

You should be protecting me from a thug like him.

You wouldn't let me be with Chut

just so Lady Mayom would let you marry her youngest daughter.

Even if Sa-ngad isn't in the picture,

Chut is still not good enough for you.

I don't really care

if I can't find a good man to spend my life with.

But it will break my heart

if my own brother

can't even love me.

Anong.

Anong, I'm sorry.

Prasit.

Where have you been?

Are you hurt anywhere else?

Prasit, don't you let anyone bully you like that again.

You have to fight back.

I may not be lucky in the game,

but I'll definitely be lucky in love.

Don't be too confident.

I'm going to find a good husband for you.

Don't lose hope yet.

You'll see.

All my brothers are so protective of me.

I'll probably end up as a spinster.

Anong is a pitiful girl.

Our parents died in an accident not long after she was born.

She became an orphan when she was young.

So we were raised by our aunt.

There were five of us.

Our aunt feared that Anong would become rowdy like her brothers,

so she sent her to a boarding school.

She then tried to make it up to Anong

by giving her everything she wanted.

You and I, we're both the eldest among our siblings.

We're the closest thing

that they have to a dad.

We are all unfortunate orphans.

I just want Anong to find a guy who can love her right.

At least, she and Chut have something in common.

It can't be a coincidence, Dad.

Wichai.

Please look after my kid for me.

I don't know how long I have left.

You still have lots of time left.

You're the only person I trust

to help care for my child.

I promise.

I'll help take care of everyone.

If I'd known Choy had such a difficult life,

I would've come here sooner.

Having laughter in the house is already a big help to Samarn.

How will Choy and her kid live without Samarn?

Well, I'll come visit them again soon.

That's good. This is our duty as men.

We can't leave our family behind.

It's like what Samarn is doing.

He's trying to hold on and be strong

for his family.

You sound like an old man.

You even smell like one.

Don't forget your promise.

What promise?

That you'll talk me up to Anong's brother.

Go buy yourself a new suit.

You're giving me this? I'm not giving it back.

Wait.

Let me borrow your car. I won't look respectable on a rickshaw.

- What? - See you later.

Hey.

Taxi.

LITTLE WOMEN

Hey, whose car is that?

- Stop. Pull over. - Yes, sir.

Anong. Are you okay?

Just wait here.

Go ahead and back it up.

Keep going straight.

Keep going.

The path's clear.

Keep going straight.

Thank you so much.

- Sure. - You can drop me off here.

Yes, sir. Please wait a moment.

Right. Thank you.

Good luck, sir.

Are you hurt anywhere?

No.

We should go before it rains.

Right.

Thank you, Wichai.

I lost control of the car.

A beginner like you shouldn't drive alone. It's dangerous.

I wouldn't know what to do if you weren't there to help me.

All I could do was wait for someone to pass by.

You were my knight in shining armor.

What's this?

Who is this?

Well…

They are the men that my brothers found for me.

But I've learned my lesson, so I asked to see the men's profiles first.

Anyone interesting?

This one graduated from a school in Thailand.

We probably have different lifestyles.

As for this one,

he has even more siblings than me. It probably won't work out.

And this one.

The way he parts his hair makes him look bald.

That's it?

It shows that he has no true friends who would tell him the truth.

Let's see here.

You didn't make any notes. Does that mean he passed?

He got cut for being a widower.

His marriage failed. He might have personality issues.

Then who would be good enough?

I know, right?

Right now, I still haven't found a man who makes my heart race.

Your book is all wet.

Let me help you close the window.

Well…

Let me do it.

All right.

Let me help.

It's the liniment.

My back still hurts after that tennis match.

I know I smell like an old man

and I know you hate it.

What's that on your hand, Wichai?

My niece drew it for me.

It's a wind wheel.

You're not old.

That drawing makes you look like

you're not yet four years old.

You're the first person to say that.

When you smile,

I almost don't believe it's really you.

You're a sweet talker.

So you're not really that snarky after all.

I'm a nice person.

You just didn't see it.

Let's take a picture together. Smile at the camera.

I drove you all the way here.

- Can I go now? - No.

You must get back in Sa-Ang and Lady Mayom's good graces.

There will be an auction to raise funds for the annual function.

You're going to bid on the item that Sa-Ang brought here tonight.

Smile.

And this is the prized possession

that Ms. Sa-Ang has kindly donated to our auction tonight.

I'm sure you all can see how beautiful this picture is.

What a narcissist.

The starting price is 100 baht.

With this picture in your home,

it will be like you have Ms. Sa-Ang there with you.

Will you put her picture on the altar and pray to it?

Gosh.

120 baht.

We have an offer of 120 baht.

150 baht.

Good. She can take her picture back home.

150 baht going twice.

I want double what I'm paying.

150 baht going--

200.

200 baht.

We have an offer of 200 baht.

200 baht going thrice.

And this beautiful picture of Ms. Sa-Ang is sold

at 200 baht.

Congratulations to the lucky winner.

Let's move on to our next item.

This special vase is donated to us by Ms. Anong Suntorapong.

We will start the bidding on this vase at 100 baht.

I'll help you get out of marrying the general's daughter.

How?

But you must help me get rid of all the men my brothers found for me.

That's easy.

I would gladly do anything for you.

The two of us won't marry anyone we're not willing to marry.

Let's get everyone off our backs by pretending to be together.

200 baht.

Are you crazy? Are you trying to ruin me?

You're throwing our money away.

The bid is now at 200 baht.

Is there a higher bidder?

250.

250 baht.

The bid is now at 250 baht.

Is there a higher bidder?

That's 250 baht for this gorgeous vase.

Look how beautiful the flowers are arranged.

Don't do it. How would it make Sa-Ang feel?

I don't care.

300 baht.

The bid is now at 300 baht.

300 baht going once.

300 baht going twice.

300 baht going thrice.

And the beautiful Qing Dynasty vase

is sold at 300 baht.

Congratulations once again to the winner.

When did the association let that new money become a member?

She probably bought her way in

as a major sponsor of the association.

These rich people like to flaunt their wealth.

They contribute nothing to our country.

Chut really disrespected Sa-Ang.

I'll have to reconsider their engagement.

No, ma'am. Chut is probably just too shy

to show Sa-Ang how he really feels.

You can't fool me, but you can keep fooling yourself.

I don't want a son-in-law with such low taste.

Let's go, honey.

This new case is a romance scam that's currently rampant.

The plaintiff is a millionaire who got tricked into marrying a man.

The scammer is suspected to be working together

with a jewelry shop.

There are several female victims

who got scammed after being tricked into falling in love.

The scammer didn't exactly commit theft,

but he tricked the women into giving him money out of love.

Based on the evidence,

should we issue a subpoena for an investigation?

The grilled egg vendor asked me to sell this to Madam for him.

He meant to give it to his lover as an engagement gift,

but she left him for someone else.

He couldn't bring himself to keep it, so he decided to sell it for cheap.

PETCHARAPANICH

Would you like to try this one on?

It's just as beautiful as the other one.

How much is it? Tell me the price first.

Please wait a moment.

Madam.

The customer wants to know the price of this ruby ring.

That'd be 300 baht.

It's 200 baht.

- Are you sure it's 200? - Yes.

Madam said it was 200 baht.

- Would you like to buy it? - Yes.

Here you go.

Thank you so much. I'll put it in a box for you.

There's no need.

I'll wear it now.

Thank you, ma'am.

That worked.

Or else, she'd still be here.

She couldn't buy the ring fast enough thinking she'd saved 100 baht.

Yes, ma'am.

It's an antique gold bracelet.

I'll take it if you want to sell it.

Do you have a price in mind?

Well, I'll have to ask the owner first how much they want for it.

We're here to search for evidence.

We've been informed that your shop bought stolen jewelry from a criminal.

That's not true.

Who told you that? I've never bought any stolen goods.

What's going on? Why are the cops here?

They accused us of buying stolen goods.

I checked with the jewelry shop.

It's not a fake.

You can't be too sure with people these days.

Good appearances can be deceptive.

You might get fooled if you're too dumb to see it.

Just like this vase. You'd have to be a fool to buy it.

You can scold me, Mom. But there's no need to be sarcastic.

Are you going to throw away your career because of one woman, Chut?

It's better than leeching off a woman

and using her connections to move up the ranks.

Let me tell you something about Anong.

You're not the only one she has.

If you can't see it,

then go ahead and make that tramp your wife.

Madam, no!

I heard you paid 300 baht for this.

When will Mom stop meddling in my life?

Probably when you stop chasing after that dream girl of yours.

Why can't Mom just let me love who I love?

She's just afraid that you'll forget about her.

Can you give me your word

that you won't abandon Mom if you get to marry Anong?

That you'll take care of both of them.

Are you sure you can handle it?

If I marry Anong, she won't need me to provide for her.

I can take care of Mom.

Then go tell Mom that.

So she can stop blaming Anong for stealing your love from her.

You said you'd talk to Anong's brother for me.

Have you talked to him?

Promise me you'll talk to him or I'll pester you in your dream.

- Gosh, Chut. - Promise me first.

- Give me your word! - Stop it.

- Get out of my bed. - Promise me first.

Give me your word!

Chut!

Then I'll sleep here.

Gosh.

Hey.

Stop clinging onto me.

You don't have to bring up marriage.

Just tell him my good qualities.

We have an established tailor from London working for us.

His specialty is cosmopolitan fashion.

The students going to study abroad come here to have their uniforms tailored.

- Look at that suit. - You see that?

I already have another competitor.

You're welcome to try it on.

This way, sir.

Hi.

Hello, Wichai.

Hello.

I'll let you two talk.

Who was that man?

Is he someone your brothers found for you?

I have something to tell you.

I'll tell you later.

Kacha, this is Chut.

Chut, this is Kacha.

He graduated from Oxford two years after me.

That's right.

He's now the Secretary of the Italian Ambassador.

It's nice to meet you.

Kacha, let me show you the clothes over here.

Our store not only…

This is a referral letter.

Give it to the hospital.

The doctor will provide treatment for your brother-in-law.

Thank you for your help.

This place is big.

It's why my brothers don't want Anong to take over the business.

They're afraid she might not be able to keep it going with a lousy husband.

Is that her new suitor?

We all know that

Anong is against the matchmaking.

So we try to keep things casual.

But I'm suspecting that that guy is sent here by someone

to talk business with Anong as a cover.

Anong is trying to prove that she can look after herself.

She's enjoying running the business.

Jamlong and Sawaeng might use this chance to have their guys befriend Anong.

Your brother doesn't care about business.

He has a stable job.

At least I can trust that he won't try to take over the store.

You can rest assured.

Chut is not a greedy man.

All he has to do now is try to beat his competition.

KACHA CHINNAWORN

Since you're here, are you interested in buying something from our store?

This perfume

can cover up old people's smell.

We also offer light perfumes suitable for dignified gentlemen.

Or perhaps you might want to buy something as a gift for your wife.

Well…

That won't be necessary.

No woman would refuse a gift from the man she loves.

So you'll take it?

How about

I come to buy it some other time?

You should bring your wife next time so she can choose what she likes.

Wichai doesn't have a wife. Haven't I told you?

He's a widower.

- A widower? - Yes.

He's been alone for years.

You didn't make any notes. Does that mean he passed?

He got cut for being a widower.

Is being a widower a bad thing?

Yes. It shows that

his marriage failed. He might have personality issues.

I didn't mean to rub salt into his wound.

He wouldn't take it personally. You didn't know.

I have to apologize or he will think I'm rude.

Anong.

Don't run.

Hey.

Where did he go?

You made a small faux pas. Wichai won't be offended.

Why do I always embarrass myself every time I see him?

Our mother also arranged for Wichai to marry someone.

So his marriage ended badly?

They were only married for a year.

Then his wife died.

She died?

That's why he became a widower at such a young age.

I don't know much about his wife.

From what I know, she was a homemaker.

She didn't talk much.

And she was a sickly woman.

Their marriage didn't last long.

I was in military school then and didn't come home much.

So I never got to know her.

All I know is that she died of an illness.

Wichai is probably traumatized by what happened.

Since then, he's never been interested in any women.

When you put it like that,

Wichai is actually a very loyal man

who's committed to love.

He found love,

but fate took her away from him.

That's what I call unfortunate.

Stop.

Did you swallow it? Spit it out.

I said spit it out.

If something unexpected happens, it's called a coincidence.

But when coincidence keeps happening,

it's called destiny.

Another coincidence.

Can I have a consolation prize?

I can't tell anymore

who is kissing who.

It wasn't even a big deal.

Then how come…

It's your first time in court.

Are you scared?

Do it now. The guy fessed up.

Where is Anong?

Subtitle translation by: Pannapat Tammasrisawat