01x06 - Episode 6

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Dad,

you were exhausted.

How was your life?

It feels like
I never cared enough about you.

I don't know what to say.

Don't read it. Give it to me.

Come on.

What's wrong with you, Chen Guang-hui?

You just swallowed everything, didn't you?

Didn't your stomach ache?

You've read my diary.
And you're blaming me?

I think

I have a lot to explain.

I took the photo 58 years,

10 months, 9 days, 7 hours,

and 26 minutes after I was born.

Who would've thought that my life

came to an end

12 hours later?

MAKING YOU HAPPY IS THE PRIVILEGE
THAT I CHERISH THE MOST

Come on!

I don't get it, Chen Guang-hui.

Since I first met you,

you've been walking behind me.

Men would normally

walk ahead of women

to watch the road.

What are you thinking?

I can watch you from behind.

If you walk fast,

I can catch up with you.

If you walk slowly,
I'll know that you're tired

and I need to find a place
for you to rest.

And I'll watch your steps

in case you might trip.

They're all excuses.

Let's take a break.

Drink some water.

Come on.

I know you well.

You'll decide

where you're going.

I don't have a say.

If I walk ahead of you,
you'll never follow me wherever I go.

You'll go in the opposite direction.

If you want an explanation,

the story began five years ago today.

Let's talk it out.

First,

I didn't want to wear couple outfits.

And…

I didn't like red bean paste buns at all.

I want red bean paste buns.

Sorry. There are only vegetable buns left.

What about taro or sesame buns?

There are only vegetable buns left.

Are you going to make
red bean paste buns later?

There are only vegetable buns left.

Nothing else except for vegetable buns?

He said there are only
vegetable buns left.

I can't believe you!

You and the girls
love red bean paste buns.

I need to make sure.

-Let's come back tomorrow.
-Maybe he has left some for himself.

You're dirty!

You're making buns and keeping a dog.

What if there's hair in your buns?

I always wash my hands
after touching Hachi.

I'll report you if you don't sell me
red bean paste buns.

Do you wash your hands with soap?

Do you?

Red bean paste buns.

I left them for myself.

They're frozen ones.
Don't you have steamed ones?

Give me a discount then.

Here.

Let's go.

Thank you.

Let's go sing karaoke.

No. I have a date with Jin.

She's flying to Italy
with her guy tomorrow.

Again?

When our daughters get married,
you'd better do something.

Where are you taking me?

Why do we have to wait?

We can travel abroad anytime.

But you don't have time, do you?

Well…

I'm asking you to see
where you want to go.

You're not sincere at all.

You should plan it before telling me.

I want a longer flight.

Not a short one within eight hours.

If you palter with me,

I'll turn in my grave.

Don't just lie around all day long.

-But I have nothing to do.
-What took you so long?

Hurry up, Dad. I'm late.

Okay, I'll hurry.

Have you bought my tampons, Dad?

I'll buy them later.

-You deserve it. They're both unmarried.
-Your leg.

-You have to do everything for them.
-Annoying. Don't put your leg on my bag.

You're miserable.

One is too smart
while the other too stupid.

Both are harmful to a marriage.

So what?

It's the 21st century.

Men are so gullible.

Why can't they just snatch one?

Look at the camera!

My three girls at home have something

to look forward to today.

I'm taking Mei-mei

on an international trip
when everything is ready.

Today marks the first year

of Ru-rong's career as a teacher.

Min

will be promoted
to store manager next month.

It may be noisy,

but this is a moment

to celebrate, isn't it?

Is your sister drinking
while taking a bath?

It might be fatal.

Don't worry.

A drunk has a different body structure.

Besides,

her menstruation has begun.

She's punctual.

Then what's taking her so long
in the bathroom?

Did she break up with him?

If it's final,
I'll schedule a blind date for her.

How would I know?

Can you let me focus
on watching the movie?

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to voicemail.

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if you do not wish to leave a message.

Please press the hash key after the beep.

Let's not watch this. It's boring.

Switch the channels.

But I love the movie.

Mind your own business.

I don't get you.

Not so many sheets at the same time.

What a waste!

I'm having a cold.

Stop nagging me.

Just stop it, okay?

Nagging old hag.

It's because my daughters
are good-for-nothing.

You should be glad that we're girls.

If you had a son,

you'd be an evil mother-in-law.

Me?

Evil mother-in-law?

Your grandma was evil.

She claimed that I was not a good wife.

Mom, don't say that.

Grandma is dead.

Yes, I was not a good wife.

That's why I married a good husband.

I'm not like your grandma,

such a hard-headed woman.

Fine. I'm not married.
I don't need to be a good wife

or hard-headed like the old hags
of your generation.

No wonder no man wants you.

You wouldn't catch a cold

if you had someone
to keep you warm in bed.

A cat or a dog
can also keep me warm in bed.

I don't need a man.

That's gross.

Except for men,

I'll never be in bed
with any furry animals.

Speak for yourself. I love pets.

What's wrong?

I can't believe you.

You're missing Cha again?

Sit down.

Come on. Sit down.

Stop coughing!

Aren't you tired of it?

I'm burning the candle at both ends.

It's exhausting.

Just quit writing novels then.

Why are you wasting your time?

Yes.

I do want to quit,

but I want

to quit the teaching job

because my novels are unique.

Being unique means being eccentric.

Yes. I'm eccentric.

Don't force me to get married then.

I don't need someone to tolerate me.

A capable woman

would train her man to tolerate her.

Train her man?

Because of that, Dad was…

Because he lied to me!

What did he lie to you?

I've read the diary, okay?

He didn't lie to you.
He just kept it a secret.

He could've told me the truth.

But he just swallowed everything. Why?

What do you want him to tell you?

Do you think you could understand?

Couldn't I?

Apologize to me.

My gosh! I can't believe

that you're so incredibly

self-centered and full of yourself.

-What's your problem?
-Since you're so eloquent,

why don't you find yourself a man?

-What? Find myself a man? I'm like you.
-Yes, you're all talk.

I don't want to hear this anymore!
I'm out!

Why did your sister go out at night?

Don't shake me. I'm feeling sick.

Don't change the subject.

I'm not changing the subject.

What are you hiding from me?

Get back here!

I'm so furious.

Chen Ruo-min.

Why exactly are you hiding in there?

Chen Ruo-min.

Open the door.

So you, your sister, and your mom

live together,

but you all feel isolated.

Yes.

The threesome situation…

I've been through it lately.

I feel complicated and lonely.

You're isolated by your husband
and ex-boyfriend?

My husband?

He's boring beyond imagination.

Even if I fart in his car,

he won't feel anything.

Maybe I'll just pee in his car.

You know what?

A male porcupine would pee
on a female porcupine

to stimulate her desire to mate.

I don't want to know your sexual liking.

Besides, it's lunch break.

To be honest,

my ex-boyfriend is so eccentric.

I broke up with him
while he was hospitalized.

He didn't even have a chance
to talk to me.

I know it wasn't fair to him.

Yes. I'm a bad girl.

But you know,

when a man

stares at you with an insecure look,

it gives you

a sense of achievement.

Can I get married like this?

My goodness.

Why can I only write novels

instead of enjoying life like yours?

I have my own problems, okay?

I'm afraid that my ex
bears a grudge against me.

Otherwise, when we were in Okinawa,
he could've done it with me…

But he held his urge instead.

Is that a problem?

We used to be wild.

From a balcony to a staircase,

from an airplane toilet

to a cinema in the middle of the night.

Gosh. You're unbelievable.

You'll know when you see him
taking his clothes off.

I have all the courage in the world
to do everything.

THE SMILING, PROUD WANDERER

Ru-rong really resembles Huang Rong,
doesn't she?

She's smart and talented.

She's just too afraid
of failure sometimes.

She cares too much
about other people's opinions.

She has a bad temper and she's strong.

These traits obviously resemble her mom's.

But they would never admit it.

Seriously, these mom and daughter.

But I know
that Ru-rong is very responsible.

Just like the sun,

she'll do everything she can
to light up this home.

Don't go around telling everyone

about my novel, okay?

Please?

I'm embarrassed.

But why?

Isn't love

about prying, luring, and cheating?

Your awarded novel
about the first love of a girl

who's afraid of showing her toes?

I love it.

But…

But what? Is it awful?

No. It's well-written.

It brought tears to my eyes.

But…

Why didn't you tell me the pain you felt

when you broke up with him?

Come on. It's fabricated.

Novel writers are all exhibitionists
of their souls.

I know my own daughter too well.

If you're hurt, just tell me or your mom,

be it cramps, toothache, or heartbreak.

I can tell you,

but I'm not crazy enough to tell Mom.

She's a k*ller.

Except for her k*lling skills,

what can she teach me?

When I first saw your mom,

she looked like a fairy to me.

She had a lot of suitors.

My love.

But it's impossible.

Mom doesn't have anything
that looks like a fairy

or the lovely figure of a fairy.

You can't use "lovely"
to describe a figure.

That's for describing a girl's face.

Whatever.

What do you mean "whatever"?
You know I work in a newspaper office.

And you're a Chinese teacher.

Put your arms around my waist.

Hold on tight.

It's all right. I'm fine.

You're a big girl now.

You used to ask
to take a bath with me every day.

"The moon is shining by the bed."

"I'm with my naked babe."

You were really good at coaxing us.

But you grew up before I knew it.

No. Not me.

I can still sweet-talk you

into making braised pork for me.

Okay. I'll make some for dinner.

There's no need.

Eating braised pork too often
isn't healthy.

Why don't we have pizza, fried chicken,

and bubble milk tea for dinner?

I'm fine with it,

but your mom doesn't like junk food.

But you like it.

No way.

I don't want to upset your mom.

FAREWELL, GRADUATION

Okay.

Thank you. Here.

Good morning, ma'am.

-Good morning.
-Good morning, ma'am.

Good morning.

Hi, Ms. Chen.

-Hello.
-Good morning, Ms. Chen.

-Hello.
-Hello, Ms. Chen.

-Hi, Ms. Chen.
-Hello, Ms. Chen.

Ms. Chen!

Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Why did you call me that?

Because I wanted to.

I'm happy for you.

I want you to be happy.

You're acting weird.

Am I?

Am I weird?

Yes.

Just go. Ride safely.

Go. I'll see you off.

Ru-rong.

You're my eldest daughter.

Take care of Mom and Min

and yourself too.

Take good care of yourself.

Yes, I know.

Just go.

FAREWELL TO EVERYBODY IN MY LIFE

Min is like Zhao Min.

She becomes desperate
when it comes to love.

She cherishes old friendships
and she's kind

and tolerant like the water.

But she gets way too obsessed.

Even if the water has turned into ice,

she would still be stubborn and persist.

She wouldn't listen
no matter how much you persuade her.

BUT MY SCOOTER IS BROKEN.
WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Put your phone away. It's dangerous.
Put your arms around my waist.

Okay.

-But…
-Welcome.

the man whom she loves to this extent

should be very happy.

This one is yours.
My friend printed it out for me.

It's a great photo.

Well…

You're…

dating?

No. He's…

just an errand boy who fixes my computer.

Is he nice to you?

Is he nice to me?

I don't know.

It's not important.

He has a girlfriend.

Min,

I'm worried about you.

From what I see,

he looks flippant.

Remember,

a man has to be faithful.

Okay, I got it.

I can't believe you.

It hurts.

I've often pinched your face.

And now, it hurts?

You've grown up.

You'll be dying for love from now on.

What are you talking about?

Min.

Can you not

just hold everything in?

But I've told you everything.

I won't always be by your side.

Then I'll just call you.

It's convenient these days.

I mean

you should ask for help
if you're in trouble.

Whose help?

Your mom.

And your sister.

I'm not close to her.

Don't be silly.

Wait, Dad.

Can I

borrow your scooter tomorrow?

What for?

Don't ask.

All right.

Really?

Yes, but on one condition.

What condition?

You're responsible for maintaining
my scooter from now on.

But why? I'll only borrow it for a day.

All right. That's the deal.

Min, see you tomorrow.

Okay.

Close the door behind you.

Okay.

CHA: YOU'RE HAVING YOUR PERIOD.

DO YOU WANT TO EAT SOMETHING SWEET?

I'LL GET YOU SOME.

Mei-mei, what have you added?

Is that edible?

I think your braised pork is too sweet.

Let's add some lemon juice.

If it tastes good,
we'll open a diner to sell it.

You're being unrealistic.

It seems like I have three daughters.

You're the most difficult one.

But I'm married.

The two unmarried ones are difficult.

I peeked at Ru-rong's diary.

It doesn't look like she's in love.

You might as well just talk to her.

Don't peek at her diary.

A diary is meant to be peeked at.

You don't know anything.

I think having a good job is better

than marrying a good husband.

Just keep the idea in your diary.

Don't tell our daughters.

Our home will always be here.

I want them to be themselves,

not someone else's appendix.

Don't wash that.

You can't wash this.

But it stinks.

But she likes the smell.

Don't wash it, okay?

-Just let her be.
-It's your fault.

Why did you give her this?

Min loves it.

It was the only time that she got an A.

I was supposed to give her something.

She's good for nothing.

Her sister has won
so many medals and prizes

while she has only got this.

And she loves it.

All right. So do I.

I love you so much.

Go take a shower. You stink.

My gosh! You smell like mango.

Goodness!

How is it?

-Did you make it personally?
-Yes.

How is it?

It tastes…

What a weird taste!

I mixed in pickled cucumber,

wheat gluten, salted egg,

and fermented bean curd

to make it easier for you to eat.

It's tasteful, isn't it?

My gosh.

Even if I'm fine,

you might poison me.

It's just indigestion.

The doctor is just making a fuss.

You're done with it?

My gosh.

See? Old people are like this.

Lying down makes your skin

look tighter than usual

without any wrinkles.

You look younger.

You'll get to eat for 30 more years.

You're right.

I've got my new teeth.

I can't waste them.

I need to eat well.

Come on.

Who eats better than you?

Lu Yi looks so delicious.

Where is he?

I know your son is flying back,

but where is Lu Yi?

Look.

He didn't sleep well on it.

I told him to go home.

He went home because you didn't pay him.

I mean it.

Mei-mei.

We're best friends,

so I'll tell you the truth.

Not many men

would talk to old ladies like us,

except for salesmen and scam callers.

But Lu Yi loves me.

He really does.

Don't speak ill of him to my son.

Mei-mei.

Mei-mei.

You've found yourself

in your marriage,

but not me.

I don't get security in a marriage.

Now, I have someone to love

and I get to be free at the same time.

That's enough.

Because we're best friends,

we're able to laugh

at each other's pretended perfection.

You've got your face lifted. I know.

You…

Hey, you…

You video-call cyber friends
from all over the world.

You're representing Taiwan.

You need to have your face lifted.

If I marry a foreigner at this age

and live abroad,

will I screw up?

Just go.

Who knows what will happen tomorrow?

During our lifetime,

aside from our parents and kids,

someone else tells you

how important you are

to him in the world.

It feels great, doesn't it?

But is it good or bad luck
that something like this happens to me?

You need to live to see

if it's good luck or bad luck.

Mei-mei.

Mei-mei.

You'll live happily.

You're the best.

You have all the courage in the world.

But you can't be too happy

or I'll die envying you.

EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

AMERICA, AUSTRALIA, MIDDLE EAST

It's beautiful!

Mei-mei.

When I retire,

let's buy some land

to grow vegetables and raise chickens.

Min and Ru-rong can visit us

in their spare time.

But if they're busy working,

we'll harvest some vegetables

and visit them
with a couple of hens in Taipei.

You'll grow vegetables and raise chickens?

I'll learn.

I also want to learn how to make bread.

Mei-mei?

Mei…

What?

What's wrong, honey?

What's…

You're too heavy for me!

Don't scare me!

Well…

Lane 121, Section 3.

Come on, honey!

Wake up!

Are you Chen Guang-hui's family?

Yes, we are.

When Mr. Chen arrived at the hospital,

his breathing and heartbeat
had stopped for 30 minutes.

Do you want us to keep rescuing him?

Mom.

No, we don't.

-What do you mean by that?
-Mom!

-Mom, stop hitting her!
-Why would you…

-What's the matter with you?
-That's enough, Mom!

Don't do that!

Come on! Don't do that!

Don't do that!

THE SMILING, PROUD WANDERER

I don't know why,

but I feel uneasy today.

It's probably because Mei-mei has been
nagging at our two daughters nonstop

that I get tired of it.

I really wish
she would stop nagging so much.

Moms have the greatest influence
on their daughters.

I hope my daughters have Mei-mei's
confidence and ability to take action.

But I hope they don't be like her.

She's overconfident, loud,

and would blurt things out
without thinking,

which could ruin her relationships.

I'm thinking of Mom.

Back then,

was she worried about me like this too?

Mom!

All those years,

-Mom.
-Mom was tired of living.

She kept doing stupid things
again and again.

-Mom.
-Dad didn't want this family anymore,

but I did.

Dad didn't love Mom,

but I did.

I want to protect my loved ones.

-Mom.
-No matter what happens,

I have to hang in there.

I have to swallow the bitterness

and let them have the sweetness.

Please.

I'm worried about you.

Chen Guang-hui!

Don't be afraid.

We'll be dead eventually.

Chen Guang-hui,

you're not tired.

You can't be tired.

Nobody can turn back the clock.

But I want to know

if I'm a good person

or if I've let them down

or made them happy.

THE TEN ROMANTIC TOWNS
THAT YOU HAVE TO VISIT WITH HER

Today,

I've been thinking
about questions like these

as if I'm looking for answers.

Think about it.

I don't always speak the truth.

Why do you give your money
to Wang Mei-mei?

Why?

Are you out of your mind, Chen Guang-hui?

What are you writing, Chen Ru-rong?

Don't write to please your readers.

Write for the sake of your faith too.

Chen Ruo-min,

why do you have to keep everything?

Those are all junk.

You're dating the 18th boyfriend

and you still keep everything
from all your ex-boyfriends?

Are you out of your mind?

You're crazy!

CHEN GUANG-HUI'S DIARY

I keep the real Chen Guang-hui

in this diary.

I hope that in the future,

no one would turn its pages

so it wouldn't ruin

my good-tempered image.

I'm not perfect.

I have my own emotions

and dissatisfactions too.

But I choose

to keep my ordinary self to myself

and…

leave you all with a perfect husband

and a perfect dad.

Ms. Chen!

After having toiled for years,

we can finally enjoy the life
that we want.

I will never

let you become a sad woman

like my mom.

We went hiking and you fought with me?

Listen, Chen Guang-hui!

Don't you ever do that to me again!

"I'm with my naked babe."

Because…

making you happy

is the privilege I treasure the most.

Here.

Here comes braised pork.

Finally!

-I'm starving!
-At last!

It's hot.

It smells great.

-It smells good.
-Take it easy.

It tastes great, Dad.

-Really?
-Yes.

-It's super yummy.
-I'll have some.

-The skin is chewy.
-It's yummy.

I like it.

I love it.

Your red bean paste buns, Ru-rong.

Mine? Don't you want one? Take it.

You love sweet buns.

I'll eat it after the meal.

Can you do that?

-Your mom fought with the seller for them.
-It's true.

-You fought with someone again?
-Yes.

NEW TAIPEI MUNICIPAL BANQIAO
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Well…

She's so coquettish

that when she sees that PE teacher,

her eyes blink.

I didn't mean to laugh at her,

but I thought
she was going to seduce you next.

If today

is your last day alive,

how do you want to spend it?

Life…

is a long farewell.

Please cherish

all our encounters.

ADAPTED FROM CHEN MING-MIN'S NOVEL

Excuse me for a moment.

I'll take your blood pressure.

Are you all right?

We're fine.

-Here.
-Okay.

We were talking

about our sexual lives.

Why don't we take a photo?

With my phone, we'll look young.

-Really?
-Right?

Maybe the lovely nurse will help us.

Of course,
after I take her blood pressure.

Okay. Just a moment.

Your blood pressure is normal.

Three, two, one.

-Let's take one more.
-Okay.

Three, two, one.

You both look pretty.

-I'll have a look.
-Thank you.

Excuse me then.
Call me if you need anything.

Okay. Thank you.

Look.

A new patient has checked into 12A today.

Female. 63 years old.

Ovarian cancer.

Bloating for over six months.
Serious ascites.

And symptoms of nausea.

-Chemotherapy begins tomorrow.
-Yes.

-Was I like this when I was a kid?
-Yes.