01x05 - Episode 5

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(Episode 5) (Chinese Yam) (It
has a sweet taste and mild nature,

strengthens the spleen and stomach,
generates fluids, and benefits the lungs)

Look how delicious this is!

Learn from it

and cook for the two of us.

Alright.

What is that?

Correct our work method.

I'm back.

Why are you two staring at me like that?

Can't we look at you?

Of course you can.

Why do I feel like you're acting guilty?

I'm not.

Want a late-night snack?

No, I need to go prepare the medicine.

Don't you think she seems a little off?

Weirdly suspicious.

Not at all.

She's doing great!

Ever since she started taking
traditional Chinese medicine,

she's been more energetic and lively.

Even when she said "No" just now,

she sounded stronger than before.

Are you dumb?

Yes.

I'm telling you,

she must have gotten
back together with Yan.

She walks like the wind now.

Thank you.

How is it?

This is the best seat in the house.

I pulled some strings to get it.

Right.

Ms. Xu does have some
impressive connections.

Look, there are still empty tables behind.

Ms. Xu, you should take us out more often

so we can broaden our horizons.

What's wrong with you?

Those tables behind are clearly reserved.

It's just that the diners
haven't arrived yet.

Oh, sure.

Look behind me, this
one's reserved too, huh?

Hey, you!

I have some mint candy.

Do you want one?

Since when do you eat mint candy?

Dr. He

recommended it to me.

He said mint candy

won't interfere with my TCM medication,

so it's fine for me to have.

Your handsome TCM
physician is quite nice, isn't he?

Does he know how to do massage

and acupressure?

Has he ever given you a massage?

I don't know.

I'll ask him for you next time.

Speaking of this TCM physician,

let me show you a video.

Let me see.

Oh, I've seen this before.

It's gone viral.

See? I wasn't lying.

Doesn't he

look a lot like that actor

I told you about last time?

The one from "My Journey to You"?

Yes.

He's really handsome.

Xiangya,

do you regret rejecting him

so impulsively back then?

Not really.

He's not my type.

He's too much of an old scholar type.

No, he's not.

I'm telling you, he's
actually pretty fun to talk to.

And he even skateboards.

Not rigid at all.

Well,

why don't you give it a try?

I really think you two are meant to be.

You're both doctor and
patient and neighbors.

It's a double connection.

I just broke up not long ago.

But you seem to be doing really well.

I slept through so many days at home.

Of course I'm doing better now.

No.

I mean, after breaking up with Yan Heng,

you're in a much better state than before.

Dr. He and I are just ordinary friends.

Then just start with being friends.

Nope.

Right now, I have zero interest in dating.

There's really no need.

You've already broken up.

Why cling to a relationship
that wasn't even worth it

and ignore all the other
possibilities waiting for you?

I'm not ignoring the other possibilities.

I think I'd rather invest my time in myself

than spend it on a relationship right now.

Didn't I tell you?

I'm planning to study abroad.

If everything goes well,

by this time next year,

I'll be in Switzerland.

That means the only option

would be a long-distance relationship,

and now I know

long-distance
relationships just don't work.

Do you think Xifan is interested

in that handsome TCM physician?

She seems to think highly of him.

Should we try to set them up?

But Xifan already said

she doesn't want to date right now.

That's just because she's
focused on studying abroad

and sees him as a friend.

What if she realizes later and regrets it?

That's true.

Once you've been friends for a long time,

it's hard to change that dynamic.

Don't you think so?

Friendships that have lasted a long time

naturally have a hard-to-change dynamic.

It's me.

Do you have time to grab a meal?

I have a flight back to North City

this afternoon.

I'm already eating. Maybe next time.

Was it your dad?

He asked me to have dinner with him.

Are you going?

No.

Just to be clear,

I'm not the one stopping you from going.

I didn't plan on going anyway.

There's nothing to talk about with him.

Actually, you could go see him.

Yes,

he made mistakes in the past,

but it's all in the past now.

Maybe it's time for you

to let go of the past.

(13 years ago)

Why do you still insist on studying TCM?

I like it.

I've told you before,

you should study Western medicine

and pursue clinical work,

step by step.

I've already paved the way for you.

You just need to follow it,

and you'll gain success
and fame in the future.

Success and fame?

Like you?

All these years,

have you ever cared about me?

When my mom was critically ill,

where were you?

And now, what right do
you have to control me?

Hello.

Did you receive the project case

I just sent you?

If I score 7.5

or above,

wouldn't that help me more?

Of course it would.

A 7.0 meets the admission requirements,

but if you have the ability

to improve your English further,

it'll definitely help when you intern

at hotels in other countries later.

Got it. Thanks.

Ms. Shen,

could you come out for a moment?

Alright, I'll be in touch with you later.

Thanks for your help.

Alright.

What's the matter?

Are you two-timing?

What?

Who told you that?

Who told us?

So it is true?

No, it's not.

Look for yourself.

The woman in this photo is you.

And the man?

Who is he?

No wonder every time

I bring up Yan Heng lately,

you avoid eye contact.

I broke up with Yan Heng.

We actually split up a while ago.

I just haven't found the
right time to tell you both.

Why?

Why did you break up?

Did he treat you badly?

It's just that we were
together for too long,

and our feelings faded.

Besides,

he's been abroad all this time,

and we barely had

any common topics to talk about.

So we just ended on great terms.

Why didn't you tell us?

Doesn't it feel suffocating
to keep it all to yourself?

Actually, there's something
else I want to tell you.

What is it? Just say it.

I want to study abroad

in Switzerland

for a master's in hotel management.

Shen Xifan, this is too sudden.

I wanted to go right
after graduating college,

but back then,

the internship opportunity at Gunan
Huating was too valuable to pass up.

Plus, Yan Heng didn't agree with it either.

Even if we agree now,

you can't just quit your job, right?

With how busy you are,

applying for a study-abroad
program requires a ton of paperwork,

not to mention the English exams.

Yes.

Do you even have time?

Do you have the energy for it?

I've already passed my IELTS.

And I've hired a study-abroad agency

to help with my application materials.

If everything goes smoothly,

I can leave in February.

So you've already decided
without telling us first.

No.

Think about it.

You're already 27.

By the time you return,
how old will you be?

Let me ask you this.

Once you're done with your studies,

will you come back?

If you do,

you'll have to start job-hunting.

At your age, companies will consider

your relationship status, marriage plans,

whether you'll have kids,

maternity leave, parental leave...

I know exactly how these things work.

Also...

Enough.

I get it.

Why are you sitting here alone?

What's got you brooding?

I'm not brooding.

I'm just thinking.

If you keep pressing like that, even if you punch
through the Danzhong acupoint, it still won't work.

Come on, let's get some late-night snacks.

But I just had dinner.

Trust me.

The food I'm taking you to eat

will clear everything up.

Let's go.

The spicy hot pot is ready.

Thank you.

Be careful, it's hot.

Such a big bowl.

You should avoid spicy food
while taking herbal medicine.

Then what's the point of having a
spicy hot pot if it's not even spicy?

Don't rush.

Try the broth first.

Give it a taste.

How is it?

This white broth is so good.

Dr. He,

do you need

a really high degree to study medicine?

For the most part, yes.

Would your family

support you studying for so long?

Why are you suddenly asking me this?

I'm thinking about studying abroad.

Actually,

ever since I was a child,

I've followed a set path...

I've been listening to my parents

getting into a local university,

majoring in management as they wanted,

and now, securing a stable job.

But to be honest,

I feel really lost.

I want to study abroad.

I want to go out and see the world.

Only then will I really know

what I want.

But after discussing it with my family,

they brought up so many practical concerns,

and now

I'm starting to waver.

What?

Do you also think I shouldn't go?

No,

I just thought of a friend of mine.

She also studied abroad.

She knew exactly what she wanted,

so she left without hesitation.

That's amazing.

I envy her.

Everyone goes through

a phase like this...

feeling lost, feeling unsure.

It's completely normal.

I really admire you.

You've been working for so long,

yet you haven't let the pressure

crush you into staying in place.

You still have your own
curiosity and passion.

That's rare.

Are you serious?

Yes.

To be honest,

when I was in school,

I also had huge conflicts

with my family over my major.

My mom and grandfather practiced TCM,

while my dad was a Western doctor.

And they had major disagreements

on whether I should study

Chinese or Western medicine.

So why did you choose TCM in the end?

Because of my mom.

She

passed away from breast cancer.

Before she died, she suffered terribly

from the side effects of chemotherapy.

But Chinese medicine

can help alleviate that suffering.

So I chose TCM.

It created a huge rift

between me and my dad,

but

in the end, I found a career

I truly love.

I can already picture it.

In a dozen years,

I'll become like my grandfather...

a contented old TCM physician,

mentoring students, savoring tea,

and enjoying a life of quiet fulfillment.

But back to you,

you have two choices

in front of you now.

Either follow their path for a stable life,

or take a leap and try something new.

Look at me.

Working in the oncology department,
I meet many patients every day.

Before the end of their lives,

they always count the regrets

they've had in this life.

That's why I think

you should go for it.

What if it turns out to be
everything you hoped for?

Well…

Thank you for your guidance, Dr. He.

What guidance?

My 31 years of life

have just boiled down to
nothing but a bowl of chicken soup.

Try it, don't be shy.

Alright, then I'll take a big sip.

Tastes good, right?

Not bad.

Dr. He,

you really know how to pick a place.

Right?

Next time you find a good
spot, remember to invite me.

Absolutely.

Look.

We often make these little cards

and fold towels

into fun shapes for kids at the hotel.

This way, when they're feeling down,

seeing these will lift their spirits.

No wonder you're so good at origami.

The registration slip.

Now I remember.

I folded it absentmindedly.

Actually,

hotel management has a lot of depth to it.

I remember when I first
graduated from university,

one of my mom's colleagues said to her,

"Hey,

how come your daughter
graduated from college

just to become a janitor?"

My mom was really upset

and argued with them for a long time.

But she still supported your job,

didn't she?

She did.

So,

you're still quite fortunate.

I can tell.

They all love you very much.

I've thought it through.

I understand your concerns.

This time, I'm applying to

a top-three global university.

It's very challenging,

but I still want to give it a try.

If I fail,

then I'll accept it and let go of the idea.

Why isn't he responding to me?

You should study Western medicine

and pursue clinical work,

step by step.

You just need to follow the path,

and you'll gain success
and fame in the future.

All these years,

have you ever cared about me?

When my mother was critically ill,

where were you?

He Suye.

What's wrong?

I have great news to tell you.

What is it? You seem so happy.

My parents agreed to let me study abroad.

Really? Congratulations then!

I texted you the moment I found out,

but you didn't reply.

I was skateboarding and
didn't check my phone.

But if I had seen it,

I definitely would've replied.

Looks like you're too excited to sleep.

A little.

Well then,

let me take you somewhere.

Let's go.

Want to play some music?

How about

we roll down the window instead?

Sure.

Didn't you say you were
taking me out for a ride?

But if there's not even a breeze,

can it really count as a ride?

Why did you bring me to the lakeside?

Back when I first started working,

whenever I felt down

or frustrated,

I'd come here alone.

Take a walk

and space out a bit.

At night, it's especially quiet here,

perfect for sitting alone

and reflecting on your emotions.

But once the sun rises,

this place will become lively again.

It's as if

everything

always returns to its course.

Thank you

for keeping me company

so late at night.

It created a huge rift

between me and my dad,

but...

But she still supported your job,

didn't she?

She did.

So,

you're still quite fortunate.

I can tell.

They all love you very much.

What's wrong?

Is it because of your family?

Well...

Do you want to talk about it?

My situation is quite complicated.

It's not something I can
explain in a short time.

He Suye.

Let's watch the sunrise together.

Sure.

Let's watch the sunrise.

Let's watch the sunrise.

It's almost time.

The day is about to break.

Breakfast is here.

There's one with sugar and one without.

Which one do you want?

I'll have

the one with sugar.

Here you are.

Thank you.

I didn't expect us

to sit here all night.

The sun is about to rise.

Dawn is about to break.

Cheers.

Enjoy the sunrise.

Look, the sun is coming up.

It's beautiful.

(Autumn)

It still feels a bit chilly.

Let's order some bubble tea in a while.

Sounds good.

Alright.

Coming.

I'll be right there.

Manager Shen.

Mr. Ding said he lost something.

Hello, Mr. Ding.

I'm Shen Xifan, the Front Office manager.

I heard you lost something
valuable. Is that true?

Hello.

It wasn't lost;

it was stolen.

Could you tell me what exactly is missing?

My wedding ring.

Sorry.

It's my wedding ring.

I woke up this morning, freshened up,

then went to have breakfast.

After that, I took a call

in the garden

before heading back to my room.

That's when the ring disappeared.

During that time,

no one else came into the room,

except for her.

Manager Shen, I didn't steal anything.

I wouldn't dare.

Mr. Ding, please rest assured.

If our staff acted inappropriately

while cleaning,

we will deal with it strictly.

Well,

may I ask where you last saw

your ring?

On the bathroom counter.

Contact the Works Department

and have them dismantle the bathroom pipes

for inspection.

Got it.

Mr. Ding,

may I ask if you were wearing your ring

while having breakfast?

Didn't I already say it?

I freshened up and went to breakfast.

Then, after taking a call

in the garden,

I came back to my room.

When I entered the room,
I found the ring was gone.

Do you have any idea how
important this ring is to me?

It's not just a symbol

of my love with my wife,

but also a lifelong promise to her.

Never to be lost!

Even the Maybach she gave me

isn't as important as this wedding ring.

You understand, right?

What are you standing there for? Find!

Take good care of Mr. Ding.

The water's gone cold.

My apologies.

I'm very sorry, Mr. Ding,

that we couldn't provide you
with the best stay this time.

It's fine. I was just in a bad mood.

Sorry about that.

Not at all.

But that Shen...

Manager Shen

is a good person.

Thank you.

Your recognition is the
biggest encouragement for her.

We'll continue improving our service

and hope to provide you

with a perfect stay next time.

The ring has been found.

I'll stay here again next time.

See you.

He obviously lost it himself

and made such a big fuss.

Good thing it was lost in the garden.

If it had been on the
way to the restaurant,

we'd have had to turn
over the entire hotel lawn.

Also, good thing Manager
Shen rushed straight into the rain.

That helped calm Mr. Ding down.

And she actually found the ring.

Where's Manager Shen?

She got drenched, so I told
her to shower and change.

She deserves a bonus.

We'll talk about it later.

What do you mean by
"we'll talk about it later"?

Xifan.

What's wrong?

I just got my period. My stomach hurts.

So it's the first day, and
you got caught in the rain too.

I'll make you some ginger tea.

No need.

Do you have any painkillers?

I've run out of mine.

How about I just request leave for you?

No.

I'll be fine after taking some medicine.

No worries.

Alright.

I'll go get it for you.

You two have such different tastes.

Do you two enjoy eating together?

She's just a friend.

Oh, sorry.

I remember you. You often
come to buy my breakfast.

But you've never tried

my spicy hot pot, right?

That's right.

Give it a good try today.

See if it suits your taste.

Take your time.

- Add more if it's not enough.
- Thank you.

This spicy hot pot stall

is the cleanest and most
hygienic one on this street.

You should try it.

So you like eating spicy hot pot.

Spicy hot pot

is a very magical food.

As long as the broth is good,

anything you dip in it will be delicious.

What's that look for?

TCM physicians can't skateboard,

and now they can't
eat spicy hot pot either?

I just thought,

aren't TCM physicians
usually into light flavors?

They probably wouldn't eat something

so salty, oily, and spicy.

Then what should I be eating?

Plain congee with side dishes,

maybe some vegetarian food too.

You sure have a lot of
stereotypes about TCM physicians.