Original subtitles

(Adapted from the novel "Counterattack" by Chai Ji Dan)

(Episode 10, Can You Turn Straight Again After Being Bent?)

That makes sense.

He must have found someone new.

That's good too.

From now on,

I'll have more peace and quiet.

Sir!

Da Wei.

- Sir. - You're discharged already?

You've recovered so quickly.

If I didn't get discharged,

I'll be poisoned to death by those nutritional meals.

Do they taste that bad?

Take a look.

Isn't it cool?

It is.

But it's not cheap.

Where did you get the money?

I bought a used car.

It only cost 50,000 yuan.

That's cheap.

Buy one for me too.

What I said...

was really unnecessary.

Come on, get in.

- I'll take you for a ride. - Sure.

You're good.

You succeeded in taking revenge.

You're on top of the world.

After planning for so long,

I've finally shattered Yue Yue's dream of living a luxurious life.

How could I not be happy?

However, are you really going to start a company with Chi Cheng?

Of course. I sold my snakes.

I'll just treat it as starting capital.

The business license has been approved.

The office renovation is almost done too.

I've hired all the staff.

Although you were hospitalized, nothing was delayed.

Chi Cheng took care of all this.

I just gave some suggestions.

The Baiting Plan I made for you back then...

was to get him to pursue you.

I didn't expect him...

to go to this extent for you.

That was back then.

It's different now.

Anyway, he and Yue Yue already broke up.

We've achieved our goal.

Chi Cheng and I...

will only be business partners...

from now on.

We won't be in a relationship.

Look at the rude things you're saying.

I'm a straight man.

I'm going to date and marry a woman in the future.

Why would I be with a guy like him?

Ask yourself.

Do you have feelings for him or not?

Fine. I admit.

I do have feelings for him.

But I can't be with him.

Why not?

Why can't two people who like each other be together?

If I really get together with him,

I'll surely be the bottom.

I can't take it!

Great!

Congratulations.

Mr. Wu.

From now on, you can let us design...

all kinds of lighting fixtures.

Here, let me introduce you.

This is our director.

- Hello, Mr. Wu. - Hi.

- Let's work together in the future. - Okay.

The space up there possibly need more changes.

- Mr. Wu. - One more.

You're welcome.

It's such a big company.

Mr. Wu, it's been hard on you.

It's fine.

Here, Mr. Wu.

Let me introduce you.

- This loser has changed. - This is my friend, Ms. Yu.

- Hi. - We can work together.

Mr. Wu is young and promising.

He's reliable, right?

Let's go up and take a look.

Okay.

I'm sorry. Excuse me.

Okay.

Hi.

You said you wanted to start a business.

I didn't expect that you'd really open a company.

I hope it's a good start.

You look good in a suit.

Thank you.

Why is your collar crooked?

It's okay.

I can fix it myself.

About the project I mentioned last time,

if you're interested, I think we can talk about it again.

You've changed a lot.

Not really.

I left you back then not because I was snobbish.

I know.

He doesn't love me anymore.

I already broke up with him.

I know.

So you know all of that.

You care about me so much.

It's because...

he's already with me.

What did you say?

We've partnered up...

to open this company together.

How is that possible?

How is it possible for you two to be together?

Also, I'm the one...

who paid for the designer items you have now.

What are you talking about?

Have fun.

You really look professional.

Why are they...

You don't have to help me. It's not like I don't have hands.

Can't I serve you?

(Invitation from: Wu Suo Wei)

Why is she here?

I should ask you that.

I didn't invite her.

- Mr. Wu. - Mr. Chi.

Here.

Mr. Chi, I'll go over there first.

Why are you drinking so much?

What's the matter?

What's wrong with drinking?

I can't bear to leave you.

What do you mean?

We're not going to part ways.

But there's no reason for us to be together anymore.

I don't believe in love.

Do you?

I've been heartbroken. I don't believe in love.

I don't believe it.

You're really drunk.

What are you doing?

Put me down.

I'm going to throw up.

Stand up.

I need to make a call. Wait for me.

Hey.

Don't go.

I can't bear to leave you.

I can't bear it.

I'm not leaving.

Let go.

Stand still.

I'll stay with you for the night.

Okay.

I'll always be with you.

I'll always stay with you.

Then I'll sing for you.

Sure.

Go ahead.

Silly guy.

Why drink so much if you can't hold your liquor?

Silly guy.

Go to sleep.

You two, make sure to place the candles properly.

- Yes, Mr. Wu. - Xiao Li.

Have you finished the proposal I asked you to do last time?

It's done. Here you go.

Good. All right.

You're still texting your boyfriend?

Can't you do that after work?

Get to work.

Is the show good?

Yes.

Move the stuff from the warehouse.

- Okay, Mr. Wu. - You're an adult. Stop watching it.

The spray paint's color...

must be rich.

- Okay, Mr. Wu. - Keep it up.

You're busy. You're all busy.

Xiao Shuai.

You're still here?

Besides work,

you have to deal with your personal feelings.

As you can see,

there's so much going on at the company.

I don't have time to think about that.

Chi Cheng has been on a business trip in the past few days.

He sent me a few messages, but all about work.

He hasn't made his stance clear.

Why should I think about it?

Can't you take the initiative?

Why are you so anxious about it?

Worry about your own problems.

What problem do I have?

Just patients at the clinic...

and the neighbors' trivial matters.

What about your relationship?

I want to be single.

It's good to be alone and carefree.

Hasn't Guo Cheng Yu...

been harassing you lately?

He's gone missing.

That doesn't make sense.

Now that Chi Cheng and Yue Yue have broken up,

and Chi Cheng and I are so close,

shouldn't Guo Cheng Yu be more confident in pursuing you?

Why isn't he doing anything?

He's from a rich family.

He's surrounded by people.

I am...

just someone who amuses him.

Xiao Shuai.

Let me ask you something.

Go ahead.

Straight men can like men, right?

Then can they turn straight again after liking men?

I'm afraid not.

Why?

Look.

If you straighten it again,

it'll break.

- Mr. Chi. - Mr. Chi.

- Okay. - Okay.

Xiao Shuai.

If a man likes another man, he can still go back to being straight.

It's a disease...

medically called...

"tunica albuginea abnormality of the erectile tissue."

It can be corrected through surgery.

Really, it can.

Who are you chatting with?

- Darn it. - You're so passionate about it.

What are you doing?

Sir, I think men can be flexible.

What if the testosterone level can be adjusted?

I found out that if I'm that way, I can be straight again.

Jiang Xiao Shuai is your teacher?

It's just a joke between us.

The teacher who taught you how to like men?

Look at the time.

Let's pack up and go home.

Do you think I'm blind?

Dr. Jiang likes men.

Why are you talking to him about it?

Are you looking for trouble?

No.

What are you doing?

What do you want?

Tell me.

How many times have you chatted?

It's none of your business.

I talk to him every day and night.

We talk so much that I can't even count it.

What are you doing?

I'm warning you. You've done it so many times.

I don't even want to criticize you.

I just trashed talk a bit. You have no right to criticize me.

I did those things before I liked you.

You... Let go.

No.

What are you doing?

We're at the office.

Don't mess around.

I know.

It hurts!

You keep being platonic with me.

If you do it again, I'll kill you.

Get lost. Don't come near me.

- Get lost! - Don't run.

Why hasn't he replied to my messages?

Fine. I won't touch you, okay?

Let's break up.

You really don't want me to sleep with you, do you?

It's not that.

Then what is it?

Actually, I lied to you.

What did you lie about?

Actually,

I'm not who you think I am.

Then what are you like?

Actually,

every second I'm with you,

I'm not myself.

I don't like to read those books about economics and politics.

I also don't want to dress up so nicely,

act so gentlemanly,

or sound so articulate.

Well...

Do you think that's how I see you?

To me,

you're just a little loser.

I love it when you run around in your floral shorts,

blowing sugar figures like a silly guy,

catching sparrows like a fool,

picking at your feet and reading comic books.

You're just my little loser.

I'm mesmerized by your loser aura.

Is there anything else you want to say?

No.

I'll take you back to the clinic.

Okay.

All right.

I'm going to take a shower.

Go ahead.

It's so late.

Why isn't he back yet?

Why isn't he replying?

Well...

Stay away from me.

- You... - Da Wei.

- Let go of me. - Goodness!

Don't touch me!

- Da Wei. - Let go of me!

What's the matter?

Sir.

Can we help you?

I'm...

sorry to disturb you.

The weather is so nice today.

I'll water the plants.

The weeds...

must be cleared.

It's so fun...

to spray this water.

Sir.

Stop teasing me.

Tell me.

Can't you two pick a better place?

Must you let me catch you red-handed?

No wonder you didn't finish...

your audio message yesterday.

You didn't answer my calls either.

It turns out that you were busy.

Sir, I'm too ashamed to face you.

It's okay.

It's not that bad.

You've finally come to your senses.

You're willing to devote yourself...

to be with Chi Cheng.

That's a good thing. I'm happy for you too.

Actually,

the two of us...

never went all the way.

You didn't?

Why?

Don't tell me...

you still can't accept it?

I gave it a try.

But it's really...

What if I buy you a bottle of essence?

Essence?

Keep it down.

They can hear you at the restaurant next door.

What do you think?

Sir.

I've been straight for over 20 years.

I need some time to mentally prepare myself.

If you want to stall for time,

why don't you take this chance...

to tell Chi Cheng why you approached him...

in the first place...

once and for all?

I want to do that too.

But under the circumstances,

whenever I see Chi Cheng,

I shudder.

Sir.

Why don't you lend me some courage...

to get rid of this mental struggle?

It's not that I don't want to help you.

I don't have...

the courage to face Chi Cheng either.

I'm doomed.

But sir,

does the essence you mentioned just now...

really work?

I'll buy a bottle for you to try.

Mom.

Mom, I'm home.

Where did you get that car?

Business has been good lately.

I had some extra money, so I bought a used car.

Now that I have a car, I can visit you often.

I can even take you out for a drive.

Mom.

I bought something for you in the car.

I'll get it out for you later.

You're so cocky after making some money.

You must be frugal.

Mom, we must save what we should and spend what we must.

Mom.

The loquats are ripe?

Yes. Look.

You can take some home.

Okay, Mom.

Mom.

I'll take all of these then.

You're taking all of them?

What's wrong?

Who are you saving it for?

You have high blood lipids.

You can't eat these high-sugar fruits.

That's right.

I have to bring some to Chi Cheng.

You want to bring some to Chi Cheng?

You should've said so earlier.

I especially saved a box for him.

Mom.

Why are you so biased?

I took two bags and you were reluctant to give them to me.

But you left a box for Chi Cheng.

Why are you so immature?

Every time Chi Cheng comes to our house,

he brings so many things.

We only have corn...

and loquat to give to him.

What's wrong with giving more?

Why do you think Chi Cheng is so nice to us?

Mom.

He's nice to everyone.

When...

When did you get here?

Take a guess.

I didn't do it on purpose that day.

I didn't barge in on purpose.

I just heard a noise from the bathroom.

That's why I...

You usually...

help Wu Suo Wei plot against me, right?

No.

I didn't help him.

I didn't plot against you either.

Wu Suo Wei and I are not smart enough...

to plot against you.

I've read your chat log.

You've been plotting against me for so long.

I'm sure you already know...

about Guo Cheng Yu and me.

I will get...

whoever he likes.

I'll give you five days.

Think of a way to relieve his mental struggle...

and make him willing to be with me.

If you can't do it,

I'll go back to my old ways.

I can't bear to force myself on him.

But with you,

I'm not so sure.

Dr. Jiang.

Don't be so nervous.

I trust you.

If I...

can't mess with him,

can't I hide from him?

After taking this medicine, you can't drink alcohol anymore.

Got it. Dr. Jiang always tells me that.

Thank you, Dr. Chubby.

Okay, don't forget.

Chubby, where's Dr. Jiang?

He has matters to take care of at home today.

Matters?

What could it be?

I'll go to him. Thank you.

Slow down.

Why are you so drunk?

Here. Drink with me.

What happened?

Tell me what's wrong. Why are you torturing yourself?

What's the point of telling you?

Xiao Shuai, I'm no longer your weak and incompetent student.

I can fix everything for you.

Give me a chance to settle it for you.

You'll settle it for me?

You're the one who caused the trouble.

Is it Chi Cheng?

I'll go to him.

Don't fight with Chi Cheng because of me.

I told you.

We can't afford to mess with people like him.

If only you stopped earlier.

If you stopped earlier, this wouldn't have happened.

I'm ready to die now.

Xiao Shuai.

Tell me what exactly happened.

Chi Cheng came to see me yesterday.

He said if you don't sleep with him,

I'll take your place instead.

Why?

This has nothing to do with you.

I wasn't supposed to be involved.

But have you forgotten?

Chi Cheng has been stealing Guo Cheng Yu's guys.

Guo Cheng Yu is interested in me now.

Because you were around,

Chi Cheng couldn't do anything to me.

Now that you're not responding to Chi Cheng...

and I offended him,

he's aiming for me.

Forget it.

I'm worthless anyway.

At worst, I'll just get played again.

Sir.

Don't worry.

I'll take care of everything.

Da Wei, don't go.

Don't blame me.

Guo Cheng Yu, did you hear me?

Xiao Shuai is in danger now.

Chi Cheng can't sleep with me, so he's aiming for Xiao Shuai.

Got it.

You got it, but you don't feel anything?

Then why don't you just say yes to Chi Cheng?

Have you not strategized against yourself enough...

or do you not like men enough?

I don't want to talk about that with you now.

So many guys...

can't get past this at first.

I think you don't need to worry too much.

After those people slept with Chi Cheng,

they were all glowing.

"So many guys"?

How many did Chi Cheng sleep with?

Are you happy that you're one of them...

or are you angry that you're just one of them?

Are you going to help or not?

How can I help?

Protect Xiao Shuai, of course, to keep Chi Cheng away from him.

All right.

I'll pursue another guy...

and leave Jiang Xiao Shuai alone.

That way, he'll be safe.

That makes sense.

Go back and tell this to your teacher.

Tell him...

that I don't like him anymore,

so he doesn't have to worry.

All right. I'll do that now.

Will you really stop pursuing Jiang Xiao Shuai?

Quite the opposite.

This time,

he will come to me himself.

Sir.

I have great news.

Darn it, you drank so much.

Don't be sad anymore.

I solved the problem for you.

How did you solve it?

Don't tell me...

you really slept with Chi Cheng.

What are you thinking about? How is that possible?

Then the problem isn't solved yet.

Let me tell you.

I found a way to kill two birds with one stone.

It can get rid of your mental struggle...

and resolve what's bothering me.

If you don't listen to me, you'll regret it.

I'm not listening.

Let me tell you.

I went to see Guo Cheng Yu today.

He promised me he won't bother you from now on.

At the same time, he's planning to pursue someone else.

You're safe now.

He's planning to pursue someone else?

What's wrong?

Nothing.

That's good.

He won't bother me anymore.

That's good.