Original subtitles

♪ Looking into your eyes ♪

♪ I see myself holding close to you ♪

♪ Wherever I go ♪

♪ I will never find someone like you ♪

♪ So much in love tonight ♪

♪ I know that it feels so right ♪

♪ So special you and I ♪

♪ You make my world go round and round ♪

♪ Falling to you ♪

♪ I'm falling to you ♪

♪ All I ever want is to be with you ♪

♪ Love is for you ♪

♪ My love is for you ♪

♪ You are my everything in my life ♪

♪ Falling to you ♪

♪ You're the only one ♪

♪ My love is for you ♪

= Dating in the Kitchen =

= Episode 11 =

Ms. Zheng, you asked for me?

You've been back for days.

If I didn't ask for you, you would not come to see me.

I didn't do my job well.

Tell me about it.

My son went to Suhai from Zhuozhou.

Now he's not even going back to Switzerland.

What's so special about the Bauhinia Hotel?

You sounded so upset, too.

I'm sorry.

As far as I know,

Lu Jin admired

a female cook in Suhai.

He's staying because of her.

A female cook?

No wonder.

I'm not surprised.

How come you don't

even know what to do?

I'm not good enough.

You've done good enough.

I'm satisfied.

However, Lu Jin should take more important responsibility.

He shouldn't be obsessed with food.

The Group requires him to be committed.

Of course, the Group needs you too.

Understand?

Yes.

Good.

Book me a ticket to Suhai.

I'd like to see

what kind of cuisine this girl from a second-rate hotel can cook.

Sure.

Hi, Mr. Lu.

Mom.

Son.

You should have told me in advanced,

so I can go and pick you up.

Have a seat, Mom.

I've heard that you have

some good news to share.

So I couldn't wait to come.

Well.

Who gossiped about me again?

Are you dating now?

Yeah,

but I'm still chasing her.

What kind of girl that's so hard to get?

Mom, I know that you've made

a thorough background check about her.

Don't set me up.

I'm glad that there's someone for you.

However, I don't think

Miss Gu is perfect for you, from her look to family background.

Li Man is a more suitable girl.

After all, you two have been working together for long,

and you know about each other.

That's exactly why we

can not

become a couple.

The best relationship is to be partners.

Or you may lose a perfect staff.

So you like someone who's new.

How come you didn't fall for Australian shipping tycoon's daughter

who liked you?

Mom, she was

so young

and spoiled.

I couldn't handle her.

Miss Gu is young, too.

Yeah, so I'm lucky that it's nice that she didn't

turn me down for my age.

Fine.

How about the daughter of Mr. Jiang, our partner in Australia?

She's about your age.

She's a business woman,

and she's too aggressive.

We may have

multiple conflicts.

I heard that Miss Gu is tough, too.

Yes.

That's why she's good for

a difficult guy like me.

A great match.

If

You're so interested in

Miss Gu,

arrange us a meeting

so that I can meet her, too.

No.

I...

What?

Your mom wants to meet me?

It's too soon to meet your parent.

Why would I?

Who am I?

What's my place to meet your mom?

I'm not going.

It'll be very casual.

Take it easy.

A random date.

I'm sorry.

I never meet someone randomly.

It's not random.

It's serious.

Just go,

please.

I'll think about it.

Sure.

That's great, Gu Shengnan.

This is my secret guide, 100 things you need to know about.

Don't laugh.

Zhaodi, that's too much for her.

Highlight the key points for her.

The key is "the tailor makes the men".

You need to be pretty with elegance, and be elegant with grace.

Graceful with a little bit of dignity.

What are you trying to say?

Lesson starts.

Don't move.

Firstly, he's 36 and you're 21.

You're in totally different times.

I need to eliminate the gap between you, so that you two can match.

Then, it's about manner.

Sit and stand in place.

Be prepared for any possible accidents.

What do you mean?

Don't look, move and scream.

Remember.

Don't look around

no matter what happens.

Keep listening peacefully.

This is manner.

Got it?

Yes.

Don't cross your eyes.

Remember.

Before you answer any questions, smile politely to whoever raises it.

Make sure your volume is smaller than his or hers.

How can I make sure of that?

Just talk mildly in a low voice.

Finally,

once his mom

says anything that embarrass you…

Gu Shengnan,

you're no good for my son.

That's not...

Hold it.

Don't conflict with her so soon.

What should I do then?

You can smile to her and say: "Excuse me. I'm not feeling well.

Shall we talk next time?"

Then get out of there gracefully.

Okay.

- We're done. Class dismissed. - We're done. Class dismissed.

I'm at the entrance of Quan'an SS Couture.

Where are you?

I didn't see you.

I'm here.

Long time no see.

Do I look different?

What…

What you wear is...

Ugly? Does it look too mature?

No.

I picked the wrong outfit.

Shall we?

Yeah.

I'm good.

Be careful.

Miss Gu.

How old are you?

Ms. Zheng, I'm 21 years old.

I just had my birthday and I'm a Scorpio.

Lu Jin

is a Scorpio, too.

This year is his year of fate.

He's 36.

Miss Gu dressed up

rather maturely at such a young age.

I always look mature.

Why did you choose to become a cook?

Ms. Zheng,

it's because of

my family tradition.

Three generations of my family were cooks.

My grandpa said some family members

used to serve in the imperial kitchen.

Grew up in a family like this, I was drowned into this atmosphere.

Slowly I became very interested in cooking.

That's why I became a cook.

Also, I read a book

a long time ago,

which said that

"Only three things in this world can break through the limits of

time, space and language to develop

free communications between people".

Which three things?

Music,

food and love.

I don't have gifts in music.

So cooking food is my thing.

I'd like to cook for

my loved ones forever.

Anything wrong with your throat?

It's falling.

It's falling.

What's falling?

Your eyelash.

What, what is falling?

My eyelash is falling?

It almost falls off.

The other side.

You should have told me earlier.

Good?

Son,

would you give me a minute

alone with Miss Gu?

We'd like to talk about women stuff.

Women stuff?

It's still not fixed.

Let me fetch you some desserts.

Miss Gu,

are you in need of money?

Ms. Zheng,

I don't know if

you've asked many girls the same question.

And I don't know what their answers are.

But mine is,

yes, I am.

I need money because my grandpa is old.

I'd like him to enjoy his life soon.

I need money because my rent is rising again next month.

I need to make more money to cover it.

But all based on the facts that I'm earning the money all by my own.

Don't look, move and scream!

I'm sorry.

Go, you're not needed here.

What I'm about to offer is an impossible amount for you this lifetime.

Tell me,

how much do you want to leave my son?

Don't conflict with her so soon.

You can smile to her and say: "Excuse me. I'm not feeling well.

Shall we talk next time?"

Then get out of there gracefully.

Excuse me, Ms. Zheng.

I'm a bit tired.

Maybe we can talk next time.

Where's she?

She's gone.

Why?

She said she was tired.

What do you think of her?

Not bad.

Did my mom really ask you that question?

It's normal for her

to check on me.

She's your mom.

Many girls go after you for your money.

But I do feel a little weird

when she offered me

money.

So your first impression of my mom

is not perfect.

It's not true.

I think she's fine, really.

She's not hypocritical but frank.

That's cool.

Cool?

Alright, you should go.

Or your mom would offer me money again.

Actually, Maybe it's worth considering to leave you

in exchange for a big amount of money.

I dare you to say it again.

It depends on how much you're worth.

I guess, for you, I can get

10 or 20 thousand.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Just kidding. Just kidding.

Don't say things like that again.

Okay.

Water is ready.

I'll get it.

Maybe you should come down first.

Let's go together.

Okay.

I'll be careful.

Hold me tighter.

Okay.

Turn it off.

Let me.

The other one.

Got it.

Silly.

Miss Li, we're ready.

It's time. It's time.

Serve the food.

Miss Li.

Mr. Cheng.

We didn't invite you to vote during the tasting,

because we'd like you to vote for the real delicacy

after it's finished.

We hope that our food can match Ms. Zheng's standard.

Mr. Cheng.

Mr. Liu.

What do you think?

Do you have confidence?

It doesn't matter. We won't win anyway.

This time, the head chef would definitely be Mr. Yu.

Right.

This is a fair chance.

Everyone has a possibility to win.

Yeah.

We won't win exactly because it's a fair competition.

Yeah.

That's your current thoughts.

Whoever wins

gives the prize to me.

Seems like Miss Gu is ambitious for more.

You have to show real skills

if you want to win.

Yes.

Mr. Yu is the leader of our kitchen.

We all count on him.

Mr. Yu,

don't forget to treat after you win.

You all work very hard while cooking.

If you're not ambitious at all, why don't you just quit?

They've finished. It's finished!

It's your turn now.

Let's go.

Come on!

Come on!

Mr. Wang,

what are you thinking?

I'm thinking that if I win, I'll spend the bonus

on taking her to

travel around the world.

We will go and see the stars

and the moon.

Who is she?

Why do you care?

Yeah, why do I care?

Miss Li.

Chefs.

From the votes of

Miss Li, Mr. Cheng and me.

Our chef of the reception dinner is decided.

She is

Gu Shengnan.

The goals of our project

cover hotel orientation,

hotel philosophy,

business service and cultural tourism.

Now let me go through the details of our hotel philosophy.

I'm elected! Let's have dinner together.

I'll choose where.

Our supporting points are parent-child

entertainment and cultural tourism.

And we are looking forward to fostering the hotel…

Just the two of us?

= Yeah. = To become the perfect holiday resort.

Okay.

That's all with our project plan.

♪ Islands look like little stars ♪

Thank you all for today, bye-bye.

Shengnan, wait for me.

Thank you.

The chef has left.

Why are you staying?

Mr. Yu,

I'm not lecturing.

You're too generous to

let the witless girl win.

Aren't you

angry at all?

Like being angry could help.

She's got strong backing.

Backing?

Remember the guest from room 1123?

He eventually purchased our hotel and became the boss of our boss.

That's why Gu Shengnan could quit and come back twice.

The hotel gave her an employment offer for her come back.

They two have

a relationship.

I didn't say anything.

That's right.

He's the boss.

It's a piece of cake to let her be in charge.

So we spared so much effort but

all for nothing is because of Gu Shengnan.

I think Mr. Yu is the best.

I don't care about anyone else.

As for the head chef,

it's not decided yet.

It has to wait until the chairman to taste it.

The chairman is his mom, she would listen to his son, right?

Let's go.

Don't be mad.

Here, my treat today, let's have a drink tonight.

Let's go.

Let's go.

= Yard Fry Diner =

Aunts.

Wang, this is my bestie Xu Zhaodi.

Hello.

Enjoy your meal.

Help me with these and distribute to them.

Shengnan.

Shengnan.

Come, come.

Little Aunt.

Shengnan.

Little Aunt.

I know you're the best.

Why didn't you tell me?

Come here and let me introduce someone.

Come here, come here.

Mr. Lu.

Let me introduce, this is my little aunt.

My little aunt.

Hi, Aunt.

This man is very handsome and looks successful.

What's your name?

I'm Lu Jin.

You can call me Lu.

You don't have to talk that loud. I'm not deaf.

Her hearing is fine.

Okay, Little Aunt.

Sit down and enjoy the food.

Go, go.

You too.

What's the matter?

Shengnan.

Is this the dinner you were talking about?

What's wrong?

Does the food look bad?

Fussy Lu, you used to seize every chance to eat here.

I don't mean that. I mean...

What do you mean?

I thought it'd be just the two of us.

I didn't expect this, either.

But Grandpa wanted to make this big.

We haven't had a big feast for long.

He's old. He enjoys the crowd.

Or else why wouldn't he want to leave here at such an old age?

Everyone.

Today I'm hosting to celebrate for my granddaughter Gu Shengnan.

Shengnan.

Come here, Shengnan.

This is my granddaughter.

You know her, right?

Yeah.

We watched her grow up.

We still remember her as a little girl.

Uncle, please.

I'm shy.

Okay.

Before today, I didn't agree her to be a cook.

It's hard for a girl to stay in the kitchen all day

with all the smoke.

There aren't many female cooks

in this industry.

Earlier she was just an assistant cook.

I didn't expect much from her.

But out of my surprise, she's not only talented

but also a hard worker.

There's finally a female head chef working

at a five-star hotel in our family.

I'm only the head chef for this reception dinner.

You're still a head chef.

Everyone.

It's my treat today.

Enjoy yourself with all the food and drinks.

Order as many as you want.

Okay.

Enjoy.

Hold the applause.

Let me introduce an honored guest to you.

He's the boss of Shengnan, the chairman of the hotel and

the CEO of the Group, Mr. Lu.

Welcome, Mr. Lu.

Mr. Lu.

Will Grandpa Gu embarrass him?

Mr. Lu has experienced all kinds of occasions.

He can handle it.

Mr. Lu.

First of all.

What's your relationship with Shengnan?

Yeah.

Are you just superior and subordinate?

Stop kidding. Listen to him.

I think an explanation is needed to make.

Gu Shengnan is

indeed my...

Girlfriend?

It's your fault, then.

How come you picked here to host

when you have such a rich grandson-in-law.

He's so stingy. Am I right?

Yeah.

Stop it, stop it.

Well.

Liu, Mili, don't think you can hide in the last row.

I know it was you.

You too, Uncle.

As an elder, stop joking like they did.

No wonder why my aunt is strict with you.

Let's stop here.

Everyone here has either watched me grow up or grown up with me.

Let's save the words.

Let's make a toast.

Everyone joins me. Cheers.

Yeah, cheers.

Cheers.

Cheers, cheers.

Cheers.

Enjoy yourself.

Cheers everyone.

He failed.

Didn't expect Mr. Lu to experience this.

Your boss is definitely new to this.

It's normal.

Hey, cheers.

Try this. Grandpa made it.

Shengnan.

Sit down, please.

Here, sit down.

What's the matter?

Shengnan.

Don't sit here all the time.

Go to your aunts.

Don't forget to toast for today is your big day.

Sure, sure.

Don't worry. I'll be back soon.

Okay?

Shengnan.

Don't worry.

I'll take care of Mr. Lu.

Okay.

You guys talk.

Okay, okay.

Hi, Aunts.

Come and sit.

You're

a decent guy.

You look nice in this suit.

Very good.

I think you look

very familiar.

Have you been here before?

Yes.

I am a regular here.

That's nice

of you.

That's better.

Lu,

can I call you that?

Of course.

Okay.

Lu, how old are you?

I'm 36 years old.

36?

You're not getting any younger.

Have you been divorced?

Any children?

I never got married and had no children.

Is your health condition alright?

I'm very healthy.

Great.

Health is the essence of everything.

I've heard of you from Zhaodi and Quan'an.

I'm old.

No matter what will happen with you two, I've got to say something.

Yes, please.

I raised Shengnan

after her parents' divorce.

They didn't do much for her nor spend much money.

They even borrowed from me

to pay for her school fees.

It was my pension.

Not a small amount and it was all I had.

Mr. Gu,

I've been looking for you. Here you are.

We're out of rice noodles.

Cook some please. We're waiting for you.

Alright.

Quickly.

Sure.

Lu, no matter how things between you go, remember to tell her

to repay my money.

It's my pension.

Mr. Gu, hurry.

I'm coming.

Enjoy, I'll be back.

I'm coming. Be patient.

Zhaodi, let's play a game.

Do you know "Fifteen and Twenty"?

Of course.

I've finished mine.

I'll go back. Just help yourself.

Have fun.

Aunt, didn't expect you to lose.

Here, cheers.

Come on. Fifteen, twenty, fifteen.

Aunt.

Aunt.

Lu, don't call me that.

I'm Shengnan's little aunt.

You should call me that, too.

Little aunt.

I brought this medicinal liquor.

It's very healthy.

I assume you're not young.

Shengnan is young. She can get wild.

You can't.

You should be careful with health.

Yes.

Mr. Lu.

I'm Shengnan's uncle.

From today, I'll see you as my relative, too.

Here, we should have a drink.

Come on.

I, I...

Come on.

Well.

I'll drink this up.

No, no need for that.

Drink it.

Drink it. Drink it.

Finish it.

Drink it.

- Nice. - Mr. Lu. You're a real man.

- Great, a real man. - Well, Mr. Lu.

There's a rule here.

Good things should be in pairs.

Here, let's toast again.

Come on, Mr. Lu.

Hey, don't drink with him.

He's a drunkard.

What? You're a drunkard.

If you start drinking with him, it won't finish

until tomorrow morning.

Uncle, step aside.

I've got business to discuss with Mr. Lu.

Mr. Lu.

He's a nobody who sells chicken claws.

What business can you have?

Stop the nonsense.

Go, go.

I can't reason with you.

It's a waste of time.

Here, let's drink.

Mr. Lu.

My last name is Ji, same as Ji Fa's.

So my work is involved with chicken. ("Ji" pronounces the same as "chicken".)

It's the king of chicken claws.

It's a century-old brand.

It's very famous among the street.

Try some.

Just one, just one.

Have a try.

♪ I can't tell if this is real love ♪

♪ But I know how I feel ♪

♪ To be very honest with you love ♪

♪ I wanna get close to you ♪

♪ I don't know how you gonna take it ♪

♪ But I keep on thinking about you ♪

♪ You've been on my mind ever ♪

♪ Since I saw you smiling at me ♪

♪ Your smile ♪

♪ Baby I'm just falling to you ♪

♪ You don't need to say anything special ♪

♪ Cause I'm pretty sure ♪

♪ You're the morning dew that has fallen soft ♪

♪ During the night on me ♪

♪ So naturally ♪

♪ Like we're meant to be together ♪

♪ That's how I see it ♪

♪ Though it seems illusive ♪

♪ Can you tell how much my love is pure ♪

♪ You can't buy it or sell ♪

♪ To be very honest with you love ♪

♪ I wanna get close to you ♪

♪ I don't know how you gonna take it ♪

♪ But I keep on thinking about you ♪

♪ You've been on my mind ever ♪

♪ Since I saw you smiling at me ♪

♪ Your smile ♪

♪ Baby I'm just falling to you ♪