Zheng Ru Wei!
Hurry to Shanghai to eat dinner with me.
First of all
don't look at what you have lost.
Only focus on what you can have.
Tell him you want to break up. That is the second step.
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[Life Plan A and B] [Episode 3]
An expired relationship cannot be salvaged.
You're the one dumping him. It'll be easier to recover from that.
I just need to learn to eat dinner by myself.
That is all.
I continuously try to convince myself of that.
This kind of breakup will be easier to recover from.
I continuously remind myself of that.
[Let's break up.]
Possession can surpass loss.
It's easier to take the action of discarding
than to be the object being discarded.
I firmly recite these rules of love.
Yet that is all I have done.
[I'm in Shanghai.]
Isn't it good?
It's delicious.
I knew you'd like it.
I have a list called "Things Tang You Yan would like."
I'll take you around to eat your fill this weekend.
I'm leaving tomorrow at noon.
You just got here today. You're leaving tomorrow?
I have work on Monday.
And there's my dad.
Then why did you come?
To have dinner with you.
Really?
Plane tickets are expensive.
There are some things
worth spending money on.
It'll be my turn next time.
So, you--
Why aren't you answering?
International calls are expensive.
It's probably not urgent.
You've been very busy lately.
You don't even answer my video chats.
I was working on blueprints.
I thought you'd fallen for someone else.
Don't worry. I won't be jealous.
I don't care about the promiscuous type.
It hasn't occurred to you to wonder
who is looking after my father while I'm here in Shanghai?
Is Uncle Tang doing well?
Thank you for the Chinese medicine. It must have been expensive.
It's fine. Uncle Tang's health is what's important.
But what he needs the most now is actually company.
It's hard on you, isn't it?
My dad and I have been talking a lot lately.
You know, before this, he was just my dad.
But on the day you left...
he held me and cried.
But every day since
he's been working very seriously on rehabilitation.
Sometimes, you can see him sweating profusely
to the point that his whole body is trembling, but he continues
and doesn't slack off a bit.
In order to cheer me on, he told me many stories about
difficulties he's encountered in his life that I hadn't known about.
Including the story of when
my mom's parents first found out she had fallen in love with a mainlander
and threatened to disown her.
That's right.
So...
I suddenly realized one day...
my father that I see now...
is the complete Tang De Gang.
It's worth it.
Those things I've given up for him.
I think it was all worth it.
The check, please.
I got it.
What are you laughing at?
It's nothing.
I just feel... very reassured.
Here you go. Okay.
Why don't I take you to the Shanghai Bund later?
No, it's fine.
Why? You're finally in Shanghai.
I only came to have dinner with you.
It's the last thing I can do.
What are you saying?
I really... like you a lot.
I really like that you always know what you want.
You're always yourself with such confidence.
That's why... I feel I shouldn't change you.
But lately, I've gradually realized...
Tell me.
What I like...
is not necessarily what I need.
You're wrong.
We need what we like.
Then how come you've never asked me what it is I want?
Because I understand you too well.
It's probably not that you understand.
But that only your own needs exist in your world.
You wanted to come to Shanghai regardless of what happens to me.
You want to tell me everything regardless of whether I want to hear it.
You wanted me to come to Shanghai to see you
regardless of whether I have the time.
This is who you are.
I'm sorry.
Being by myself here has made me miss you so much.
Then why did you have to come here?
Do you know I have been waiting for you?
I've been waiting for you to give up
and to return to how we once were.
But seeing you now...
I think...
it was right for you to come to Shanghai.
I should give you my blessing.
- When Uncle Tang-- - Let's end this.
End this?
Yes.
Are you sure you want to break up because of me
and not because of your infidelity?
Who called you?
Who is that woman?
Who was the one sitting in the car with you?
That's not important at all, all right?
Have you never reflected on your own choices?
Have you still not realized it's you who caused this relationship to fall apart?
Who is she?
A woman who was willing to stay by my side
and wholeheartedly love me at my loneliest hour.
You cheated.
Thank you for dinner. I wish everything will go well for you.
Thank you.
Sorry, give me a moment.
Please, please.
Don't break up with me, please?
I don't want this to end.
You can't break up with me. I don't want to break up.
You've always doted on me and let me have my way.
So you won't break up with me, right? You won't.
You will be fine.
I won't!
I can't live without you.
Ru Wei, don't be like this.
I don't care, I don't care. Please.
I don't care. Don't leave me. You can't leave me.
Okay, let's go back to Taiwan. I'll go back to Taiwan with you.
I don't want anything else.
I don't need anything else, okay?
Please? Please?
Do you know?
What you want
or don't want...
has always been controlling what I want or don't want.
But now, I don't want that.
Do you understand?
I no longer want to be tormented by your selfishness and willfulness.
I really don't want that.
Where should these forsaken items go?
What are you doing?
You still haven't taught me what to do after being thrown away.
Can you teach me?
Do you know who I am?
General Manager.
Come on. Get up.
The person a heartbroken woman calls in the middle of the night
definitely won't be her general manager.
How's this? Go there with Vivi first. I'll join you guys later.
Okay, I'll report to you later.
Hi, Vivi.
That is Vivi from Hong Kong.
She's gotten quite close with General Manager lately.
Look at how she's dressed.
By the way, I've sent you the shipping schedule.
- Remember to check it. - Okay.
Hey, check your messages.
What's up?
What's with these sales figures?
Are you all just sitting around?
A meeting with the Marketing Department has been arranged for this afternoon.
It's already been a few weeks. You're just getting on it now?
Do you think you came to Shanghai for a long stay?
It's fine. It's an odd day if I don't get scolded by him.
Hello?
I am.
I must have eaten something bad. I've been throwing up.
I'm fine now.
Yes, what is it?
Go to my computer and find a file named "In progress."
Do you see it?
Okay, there are contacts in it.
Okay?
Call me if you have any questions.
Okay, bye.
Third Auntie, it's Ru Wei.
I'm in Shanghai.
Is Grandfather sleeping?
I'd like to speak with him.
Thank you, Third Auntie.
Grandfather.
How are you?
I'm doing great.
I just really miss you.
I'm really doing fine.
Didn't I say this last week? I'm not optimistic about this.
But perhaps I was wrong. You can give it a try.
Look into it a bit more.
I will discuss with them further.
Why haven't you been to work for two days?
I wasn't feeling well.
I remember you said you have good health.
Why are you taking sick leave every few days?
The way to not lose self-confidence after being abandoned
is to work even harder
instead of hiding and wallowing in self-pity.
I haven't.
Great, then.
Get to work.
- I have one more question-- - Learn to do the third step first.
Where can one get an abortion in Shanghai?
Zheng Ru Wei, I'll administer anesthesia now.
Take a deep breath.
Relax. Don't be nervous.
Zheng Ru Wei.
You fell asleep?
How tired are you? You were sleeping so soundly.
I just had a terrible dream.
What kind of dream?
I dreamed I went to Shanghai and then you didn't want me anymore.
You're still having dreams about Shanghai?
Where are Zai Zai's kneepads?
Zai Zai?
Found them.
Zai Zai! Come here!
Mom, look how amazing I am!
- I'm going to help you put on kneepads. - Mom, Mom! Look how amazing I am!
Give me your other leg.
Let's go look at fish over there.
Let's turn around.
Let's wave to Mommy. Wave to Mommy.
Let's go.
Are you okay?
Do you want some water?
Careful, it's hot.
Is it good?
Hong Kong people are actually really good at making soup.
I'm sorry.
I've caused you trouble.
I'm the one who's sorry.
I'm the one who couldn't afford to keep it.
So don't blame yourself.
I'm the one who killed it. Not you.
What do you think love is?
Teach me.
I'm afraid you'll have to teach me.
Because I never understood the need for love.
I don't know how to be a teacher.
Tell me.
Why can't you let him go?
What do you miss the most about being with him?
He has many amazing qualities.
He's very filial.
He's very responsible.
He's very talented.
We can share and discuss anything.
We can share our opinions.
We watch movies together...
gaze at the stars and the ocean.
He treats me very well.
How well?
For example...
he was afraid I wouldn't eat proper meals when I was by myself.
So even if he had to work late, he still took the time to have dinner with me.
That's all?
It just sounds like two people who don't hate each other
and are afraid of being lonely...
joining forces to resist having lonely lives.
Is that so?
So as long as the problem of being lonely is dealt with...
people don't actually need love.
Want to give it a try?
How about it?
Do you hate me?
That's perfect.
You happen to be lonely. I am too.
Why don't we experiment together and see what happens?
What do you say?
Then...
Would you have dinner with me?
Very soon, you'll find out how amazing my cooking is.
On weekends and holidays
we'll eat breakfast and dinner together.
The rest of the time, only you and I will know about this.
Then perhaps we won't be lonely anymore.
Okay?
Are you coming yet?
Coming.
Thank you.
Do you know your purpose in coming to Shanghai?
Must I have a purpose?
Can't I just seize the opportunity in front of me
and see where it takes me?
At least...
try harder to have a life that is a little less ordinary.
What do you think is considered ordinary?
Being timid in the face of opportunity.
Okay.
Then what is considered out of the ordinary?
You.
You are not ordinary.
You want to be like me?
That seems like it'll be difficult.
Want me to teach you?
Yes.
Not afraid of turning naughty?
Would it be very naughty?
Why are you losing courage in the face of opportunity?
Teach me.
Beg me.
Teach me.
First.
Don't let anyone in this world truly understand you.
Wouldn't that be very lonely?
Being solitary is human nature.
The only thing that love, marriage, or family can give you comfort from
is loneliness.
Yet you can never fully rid yourself of loneliness.
There is one thing you will thoroughly comprehend one day.
Even if there is a person who fully understands you
you still won't stop feeling lonely.
So, being afraid of loneliness is the stupidest notion.
I trained myself long ago to enjoy being lonely
and enjoy the sense of security in not being understood.
You're a bit frightening.
I've already shown you my cards. How could I be frightening?
No, no, no.
That Indian restaurant is too expensive for the quality.
I went once and decided never to go there again.
Why don't you suggest a place then?
Why don't we go to karaoke? We can eat and play.
Sure, I haven't sung in a while.
Let's invite more people.
Ru Wei.
Come singing with us later.
I have plans.
- You have plans again? You're so busy. - Plans again?
You're so mysterious when it comes to weekends.
Exactly. Look at how you're dressing up lately.
Ru Wei, where's your boyfriend? Bring him along.
I don't have a boyfriend. I take classes on the weekend.
Taking classes? You're so motivated.
I feel ashamed now!
Then you can sing out your regrets in the karaoke room.
- All right. - I'm going to book a room now.
Quiet down! I'm on the phone!
[Class]
Buying stock means buying shares.
That means the business is yours.
So you have to think about how to make your business flourish.
First of all, you have to understand your business, of course.
That's why it has to be a project you're good at.
Secondly, only a business with a strong constitution will have a future.
Speculation only depends on luck and luck often fails expectations.
Thirdly, only a business with good infrastructure will have a future.
You have to use your nose to smell and your eyes to look.
Just don't listen with your ears.
Fourth of all.
Stocks are just like love.
You should invest long-term, like marriage.
But once you find something wrong, don't continue on foolishly.
Not even for a second.
After you get your wages this month, invest at least half of it.
Got that?
I could then return to Taiwan after saving 500,000 yuan.
500,000 yuan?
So unambitious.
Take a look around.
The size of this house is very suitable for newly married couples.
The house faces north and the feng shui is especially favorable.
The former homeowner decorated the place to be very cozy.
They don't plan on taking
the air conditioner, television, or refrigerator.
You could have them all.
Once you've put down a deposit
it is equivalent to buying yourself some ambition.
You will urge yourself to earn and take any means to have money.
I sold my first house after half a year and made nearly a 100 percent profit.
Wow.
In fact, buying a house is just
a business of playing the market.
What you want to have isn't NT$20 million cash
but the courage from NT$20 million.
And you have to remember, choosing men is the same matter.
A person is destined to pair up with someone like themselves.
So you have to train your judgment. Don't think too lowly of yourself.
Pick a good area and a good house.
Then you will yield a nice profit.
None of Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Burberry, or even love are really possessions.
Ambition.
That is true possession.
That smells good.
Be careful.
Why? This is safe.
I mean be careful not to fall in love with me.
Why not?
If you fall in love with me
then there'd be nobody to pick you up and take you home to heal you.
Trust me, you won't find another person to hold onto as strong as me.
You're not worried I would fall in love with someone else?
Dig in.
You haven't answered me yet.
You're not worried I would fall in love with someone else?
Or... scared of losing me?
Let me tell you.
Most people don't understand love.
Heartbreak, on the other hand, is something everybody is familiar with.
That proves one thing. Love is meant to be lost.
Which is to say, if there is no love, there is no such thing as loss.
Is that what experience tells you?
Experience tells me...
This braised pork tonight will definitely win your praise.
It's delicious.
I've improved.
I'm leaving.
Hold on a second.
Hey.
I don't wear contact lenses.
This is a unisex item. Who would know a woman left this behind?
But I would know.
You're so strange.
All right. Find a house soon.
- Okay. - I'm serious.
I'm still moving. I'm so busy.
My house is full of boxes.
Okay, okay.
There is a lot of stuff I have to organize.
Let's talk when I get back to work.
Okay, bye.
Hello?
Weren't you going to Dalian?
I thought I'd come by to see you first.
You're that happy?
What's up?
What?
Be careful. Don't fall in love with me!
You...
You're too smart.
What will we do?
What do you mean?
Smart people don't find happiness easily.
So when you laugh with me, it's fake?
Sometimes, it is real.
It's real.
What do you think? I have good taste, right?
It's quite nice.
Slowly put in furniture.
It will all come together very soon.
When you get back, it should be pretty much done.
When are you coming back?
The new factory is starting from nothing. I'm not certain how long it'll take.
You'd at least get time off over New Year's.
I'll have to arrange everything quickly to be ready for you on New Year's.
You're not returning to Taipei?
How could I let you eat New Year's Eve dinner
in Shanghai all by yourself?
By the way, I have some things I'll be keeping here for now.
They're in the suitcase outside.
Really? What is it?
Hold on a moment.
Let me finish first.
Sell your company stock before the end of the year.
Why?
Quit while you're ahead.
But didn't you tell me stocks are a long-term investment?
It's still growing.
Do you want to work for someone else your entire life?
Greed is the worst when it comes to investment. Know when to quit.
Come, listen to me.
Have your own business if you get the chance.
You're fit to be a boss.
Got that?
Why do you seem so strange today?
You keep hinting at something.
Am I? No, I'm not.
Do you know how to make dumplings?
Dumplings filled with three delicacies. That's a must for New Year's.
This time, you'll be the chef.
It'll be the grand opening for the kitchen in your new house.
Eat with us. It's okay.
Don't be shy.
It's hot.
It's hot! Be careful.
- Hurry. Be careful. - It's boiling hot.
I got this.
That Tang You Shan!
Where is she going to find a place to eat on New Year's Eve?
That's enough.
You Yan.
Give me some more pork shank.
A fatty one.
You can't have a fatty one. Pick lean meat.
No fatty foods. Your cholesterol!
If I can't, then why did you make so much?
It's for You Yan and Ru Wei.
Fine. Ru Wei, eat it all up quickly so I don't have to drool over it.
I...
You're so lucky. The pork shank is so delicious.
I know it's delicious, but it's too big a piece.
I'll help you eat it then.
- Look at how nice I am. - You eat it.
What is it?
Where's the red wine from?
I just bought it downstairs.
Does the hospital sell wine?
Don't ask.
- Happy New Year. - Happy New Year.
Thank you.
It's inconvenienced you a bit.
A little.
Then...
I'll give you a red envelope.
I get one?
- It's so thin. - You're complaining?
- Is it NT$1,000? - Open it and see.
Only NT$500?
Look carefully.
It's not just any ordinary NT$500 bill.
[My name is Tang You Yan.]
[Want to have dinner with me?]
Using this move again?
Watch out. I'll eat a lot.
I'm not afraid.
My new studio has already picked up a big project anyway.
Really?
My senior classmate's uncle's daughter plans on opening a bed and breakfast.
Field preparation, construction, and interior design
will probably take a year.
So you're going to resign from the firm?
I'll be handing in my resignation next month.
Handing off my projects will take a month.
The new studio will need a full redecoration.
After that, we'll be officially open for business.
We've already picked a name.
What is it?
It's "The Three."
It represents the three of us.
I like it.
I think it's great too. It makes us sound talented.
I sent my resume to a few companies.
Ms. Zhang also referred me to an imported furniture business.
Interviews start after the new year.
I'll be depending on you to support me in the coming year.
Rest assured. I wish you great success.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
Our company is very focused on our values.
We hope guests can come in and feel comfortable and at ease
like they are at home.
We also want to let customers know
we're not selling a price, but the value of a product.
- Can you understand? - I understand.
What thoughts do you have regarding salary?
I hope to have a salary of NT$40,000.
I'm certain my competence is worthy of that.
I believe you.
[Clear your mind's worries]
I'll be depending on you to support me in the coming year.
Rest assured. I wish you great success.
[Ke Rui Xiang Obstetrics and Gynecological Hospital]
The second line is clearly visible. Congratulations, you will be parents.
Going by your last cycle, the baby is now about...
Four weeks old! Congratulations.
Let's do an ultrasound first to determine how big the baby is.
Doctor, I'm sorry.
What if we don't want to get married yet?
Are you certain?
Or should I ask the nurse to give you
an abortion pamphlet later?
You can call to make an appointment for surgery after you have decided.
I can't do it today?
There are some pre-surgery procedures.
I suggest you look into it further and make an appointment later.
I bought breakfast.
What's on your mind? Tell me, won't you?
I have to go to the worksite later.
Uncle Tang is being discharged on Friday, right?
Yes. What about it?
Then let's make the appointment for next Monday.
After Uncle Tang is settled down
it can be taken care of.
"Taken care of"?
That sounds so unpleasant.
So do you think "get rid of," "abort," or "terminate" is easier on the ears?
Why are you being like this? I just think...
You really don't want it?
How can we have it?
- We'll get married. - Didn't we agree already?
Didn't we say we'll get married after you turn 35? Wasn't it settled already?
So it's not part of the plan!
- The plan can be changed. - You mean to Plan C?
So...
Plan C means I have to stay at home to raise a child.
And your NT$40,000 must support yourself
support me, the kid, your dad, and your mom.
In order to live, we must continuously make compromises
until we'll be quarreling, scared, and worried over a mere NT$100.
Very soon...
I would become someone who cannot communicate with you.
A housewife who would call you every day, asking what time you'll be home
and stick out my hand asking for an allowance.
Is that the life you want?
You can't even speak up about what you want.
What right do you have to keep it?
But it is a life after all.
It's our child.
Can you really set your mind to be cruel?
I don't want my child to be an accident!
I don't want it to be a compromise or a burden.
I want it to have our hopes and expectations.
I want its parents to have enough ability to protect it.
Does that make me cruel?
Yes!
You aren't cruel, so I have to be.
Anyway, I won't be giving in.
I'm telling you this now. I don't want Plan C. I don't want it.
Okay.
On Monday...
I'll get time off from work.
Thank you.
What's the matter?
This is how you should be.
So happy.
So confident.
So full of hope.
You should have gone to Shanghai.
I'm sorry, it's my fault.
It's all my fault. I'm sorry.
Ru Wei! Pay the cab fee!
Quickly. Come on.
Be careful.
Careful, there are steps here. One, two, three.
Hold on to this. Hold on.
Right here.
- Come on. - Thank you.
Can you do this?
Okay, come on. Take your time.
Do you need to take a break? Don't force yourself.
Stop talking.
- I said I can do this, so I can. - Yes, yes, you can.
Wait a second.
Ru Wei!
Remember to bring the wheelchair up!
I'll get it later!
What do you mean later? What if it gets stolen?
What would somebody take a wheelchair for?
- It's so heavy. How can Ru Wei move it? - It's expensive!
Walk slowly.
Are you okay?
Even if you don't want to keep it
you don't need to hurt yourself like this.
Ru Wei, peel the shrimp in the sink.
You Yan loves to eat my sauteed shrimp.
Pay attention while I'm cooking later, okay?
Okay, hand me that plate.
Clean out the shrimp intestines.
Okay?
You Yan, come serve the food.
You handle the shrimp.
She's unhappy I told her to peel the shrimp?
No, she's not.
Not? She's scowling.
She's not.
Mom, Ru Wei isn't our servant.
Can you not order her around like this?
Why don't you guys go out to eat then?
Your mom does nag a bit much.
But looking at it from another angle
this means she already thinks of Ru Wei as her daughter-in-law, right?
So take it upon yourself to try to please both of them.
Is something the matter? Did you two...
No.
But Ru Wei used to be quite lively and cheerful.
No matter how your mother fussed, she could handle it quite well.
But these past two days, I feel something has been off about her.
She hasn't talked or smiled much.
Sit down first.
Ru Wei.
Uncle Tang.
It's time for dinner.
Let's eat.
Okay.
I'll sit here.
Okay. Here, sit down.
Is this good?
I'll get rice.
I'll fill this up with more soup.
It smells delicious.
Mom.
Uncle Tang.
Auntie Tang.
What's that you bought?
There is so much food.
- You can eat it yourself tomorrow. - Okay.
Hi.
You've decided?
What else?
I love you.
I really, really want to know the answer before making this decision.
Unfortunately, that is just my wishful thinking.
On life's exam
everybody must scramble to write down the one and only choice.
Hello, the subscriber you dialed has turned off the phone.
The subscriber you dialed--
Hello, the subscriber you dialed has turned off the phone.
The subscriber--
Everyone, the chairman is coming!
- Hello, Chairman. - Hello, Chairman.
This way, please.
Have you guys heard?
Heard about what?
Rong Yi Chao embezzled some funds and ran off.
What?
100 million?
Yuan?
Would it be Thai baht?
Goodness.
I just figured it out.
No wonder he doesn't use a secretary or assistant.
I thought he was some god, but he's just a fraud.
He's not some fraud. He's a prince taking revenge.
What do you mean?
I heard Rong Yi Chao is the chairman's illegitimate son.
Are you serious? That's practically the plot of a television drama.
Isn't it said that life is like a play?
Doesn't this verify that?
Do you know how much money it was?
About... 60 million yuan. That's about 300 million Taiwan dollars.
Don't worry. The company won't forgo the piece of pie that is the mainland.
Maybe you might even get promoted because of this.
Ms. Zhang.
Actually, I...
What is it?
Actually, I still can't believe he is that kind of person.
Is there no news of him?
It's confirmed he has left the country
but there's no record of his entry into Hong Kong.
What about his family?
I think his mother already passed away.
He probably doesn't have any other family.
But I heard...
He's the chairman's illegitimate son?
I heard that too.
Unless the chairman admits it himself, there's no way to confirm that.
Although it is a little strange that the chairman wants to handle this quietly
it is understandable for the purpose of avoiding rumors in the industry.
Running off with NT$300 million to take revenge for his mother
and subsequently ruining his future?
That is a tragedy.
By the way, I have some things I'll be keeping here for now.
They're in the suitcase outside.
Really? What is it?
Hold on a moment.
Let me finish first.
Sell your company stock before the end of the year.
I don't care. Explain yourself.
Why is it that I have to come and go like a thief every weekend?
And I can't leave any trace behind.
Why is that?
Didn't I say?
Only you and I know.
Would you believe that sooner or later, I'll tell everyone?
Then do you believe if only you and I know
then that is the safest for you?
Good morning.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
Good morning.
You're here.
[Sales Coordination]
[Previews]
I have been giving way all the way to Plan C now.
Why am I still being tested like this?
Tang You Yan... I heard he's about to be married.
I really can't come to terms with
the fact that I didn't go to Shanghai back then.
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