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This beef

is cooked best by the heat from a 10 cm thick steel hibachi stove.

Mr. Lu,

my people waited 2 hours for you,

only for me to wait

another 30 minutes for you to eat.

In that time,

I could have acquired another hotel for the company.

So, you think

you are more worthy than Tajima wagyu beef?

Thank you.

You're fired!

- I'm sorry-- - Stop.

I hate listening to apologies.

Your apology

asks me to play Mr. Nice Guy,

to let you get away with your faults

while you have never found a hotel

that is worthy of my time.

Cheaters!

She's in his arms.

Don't worry, I'll make sure they pay.

Shengnan,

you're such a good friend.

It's a black Q7, right?

Yeah, black Audi.

2nd floor?

Yeah, 2nd floor.

2nd floor.

A messed up car is what he deserves.

I'm on top of it, so I can scratch deeper.

I'm coming to join you.

Deeper.

This is personal.

Get lost!

Filming me is illegal!

Delete the footage!

Delete it!

Delete it!

Look up.

That's another piece of evidence.

Who are you?

Did you grab the wrong keys?

Who are you?

I'm here, where are you?

There's not a scratch on his car!

Are you on the right floor?

I said the 2nd floor!

Second!

Where are you?

Police or hospital?

I'm sorry, really sorry.

Sir--

Do not apologize to me.

I can fix this.

Let me show you.

Look.

See!

Hospital it is.

Don't!

Don't call them.

I'm a woman of my word.

I'll get it repainted; it'll be just like new!

I swear.

Yes, the car can be repainted,

but what about the insult?

You can insult me.

Call this car repair shop at 12.

If you haven't called by 12:10,

I'll call the police.

Where's my key, Boss?

Thanks, Boss.

Moroccan pigeon tagine.

Yum.

It's good.

It's unique.

You know

how I like meat,

dislike anything bland.

That's why I picked pigeon.

Even though it's small,

it is in fact

very meaty.

There is still some on your face.

Let me get it for you.

I'm not talking about the pigeon,

I talking about--

Gu Shengnan,

stop asking me to taste your dishes.

Do you know how wrong that is?

I'm sorry, general manager;

I will not do this again.

Should I lock the door?

Wait.

I've been thinking.

Should we

take another look at our relationship?

Do you want to tell everyone about our relationship?

Didn't you say

it will affect our careers if we came out?

We're not telling anyone.

We're splitting up.

Shengnan,

I love your dishes

but...

you're not my dish.

I like meat.

You have none even in places you should.

I don't mind vegetables.

Shengnan, look...

Eggplants,

Pumpkins,

even fuzzy melons;

they've got a meaty inside.

But you

are garlic chives.

Like these,

ones without fertilizer.

Shengnan,

I hope I didn't hurt you with my honesty.

But don't give up.

A lot of people out there like garlic chives.

Plus--

Go away.

Now.

Are you here yet?

Just checked into room 1123.

I need a little time.

Hurry up!

Can I help you, sir?

Take my luggage to room 1123.

Yes.

Take the luggage to room 1123!

Let me take you upstairs, sir.

It's alright.

I'm fine.

I don't need a chaperone.

Hello, sir.

I'm Berry.

I'm Gladys.

We're very glad to be of your service.

No.

Stop following me!

No one has lived here for some time.

It smells moldy.

Take your mask off, I can't hear you.

The room is up to standard;

the lighting and humidity is comfortable.

It's not 100% light proof.

What about sound proof?

Excellent.

There's also a restaurant, you need to try.

VN GROUP LOOKS TO BUYOUT TRADITIONAL HOTELS IN SHANGHAI

DEMANDING CEO, LU JIN, HAS ARRIVED IN PERSON

Come on.

Lightly, quietly.

Hurry up!

Beef Wellington

Please, bon apetit.

Our head chef

was from a Michelin restaurant,

pretty well known in this part of town.

The duxelles between the pastry and steak

should be made with button mushroom

but he used portobello.

Michelin?

They were all rejected.

Big guy,

can you cook a dish that's off menu?

Boss, how can something improvised now

be better than these dishes?

All 15 recipes were meticulously followed.

They've been tasted by tens of thousands of customers.

Even if the head chef were here,

he would nod and say "Perfecto."

Why did the guest reject the dishes?

He said a lot,

but I didn't understand a word of it.

Maybe he's got a cold and

couldn't taste a thing.

Shengnan,

help me out.

Do whatever you can

to please the guest in room 1123

before he checks out at 12.

Boss,

with just 20 minutes

she couldn't even make a salad.

Non kitchen staff please leave.

The Rosebud is small

but it's in a prime location

with an interesting history about the building itself.

It should be part of our acquisition plan.

Can I send this to the board?

Send someone to negotiate right away.

We can drive their price down.

Since the hotel is poorly run,

they have no room to bargain.

Check out.

Hello,

I'm the General Manager.

Sorry for our negligence.

We've prepared a new dish;

we would love to have your comments.

- This is-- - I know.

Spaghetti alla Strega.

How come it's clean?

I told you I want to see the leftovers.

I didn't touch it;

he ate it all.

The way this hotel has been running,

you should have been fired.

I would have never thought that

a talented female chef worked here.

How do you know the chef is a woman?

This is a special Romani dish,

only passed onto the women in the family.

The seasoning is difficult.

She even dared to replace lemon with lemongrass.

By using lemongrass, she made the dish appropriate for the season.

Warm red wine represents the winter.

Winter

is when Romani women like to heat up an iron pot

and boil this strong flavored,

aromatic Strega sauce.

There is no strict recipe;

the ingredients and the amount used

are different from person to person.

It's unique

with a very well-balanced taste.

Thank you,

Mr. Lu.

Everyone is programmed with a different code.

Food is the key to the deciphering that code.

The picky eater

doesn't just care about taste,

they care whether or not

a chef can aptly unlock their desires.

Attention.

I can confirm the guest in 1123

is the CEO of VN Group.

"Awaiting more pleasant surprises. -1123"

So, each one of you

needs to be at your best.

Especially you,

Gu Shengnan.

Inform them

her cooking is the only thing

I'm eating from now on.

From now on?

So, we're not leaving?

Postpone everything else.

It's been a tough day.

Smile.

Instant noodles are the best for sleepless nights.

When water boils at 100°C,

the aroma will evaporate.

Noodles are cooked in 3 minutes.

The best is when it is al dente.

Perfection is gone in a flash,

but numbers can help capture perfection.

Ecstasy is not at the peak,

but in the anticipation of it.

The key is knowing how to control it.

Time is the enemy of noodles.

The noodles from one second to the next

are completely different.

Who's there?

You?

I should have called the police!

Why are you on my balcony?

Can you not talk so loud?

Why are you shouting?

You know what time it is?

I will climb back up, okay?

What?

What are you doing?

I...

I better climb down instead.

I'm going down.

down

Hey!

Let go!

Why was I dumped?

Am I extremely...

ugly?

If you don't tell me,

I won't let go.

Well... Ugly...

Ugliness is no tragedy.

The tragedy is you're not ugly enough.

Being repulsive or gorgeous

are both special.

But someone like you,

who's just an ordinary type of ugly,

is bland.

Don't cry.

I understand.

I'll leave.

Hey!

Am I ugly?

Eh...

Can you turn up the air conditioning?

When can I go?

I hate criminals like you.

A good-looking guy like yourself

still playing silly games in hotel rooms.

Sit back down!

Hey!

What're you doing?

No flavor powder,

cook the noodles first.

Watch the clock.

Cover it.

Not yet.

Alright, go.

Drain the water.

Everything in.

Hurry up, mix.

Right.

Mix it up!

Pour the water,

80% full.

Enough.

Wait.

Eat.

This is delicious;

you have some talent at this.

What're you doing?

Sit back down.

Hello, this is Richard Meng.

I didn't agree to the purchase of GB Airways.

I'm the one in charge of this project.

No...

I don't think being young, capable, and single

is a hindrance.

You could tell it was a fake call, right?

Not bad.

Pretty creative.

Care to give me your number, then?

I'll call you for real.

It's alright, you have it already.

I was one of the girls who vandalized your boss' car.

I just called you.

What's wrong?

Don't...

To be honest, he's quite good looking.

Let's go and apologize.

Sir,

my friend has caused you so much trouble;

she wants to apologize.

I hate listening to apologies.

Hey,

stop right there.

You're a germaphobe, right?

Yes, what's your point?

When you came out,

you stepped on some...

dog poo.

How many more surprises do you have for me?

Hey, open the door!

Wait!

Go!

Can you get our umbrella for us?

You can do it!

Go for it!

Is this pond used for cultivating bacteria?

It's so dirty.

Alright, I've made a note.

What's next?

Bangkok's hotel staff of excellence awards meeting at 8.

They are all equally bad and we're giving them awards for excellence?

Damn!

Run!

Man in the suit!

Run!

Sir, we're sorry.

We are sorry.

Sorry.

It must hurt. Are you OK?

I'm sorry.

You're on staff here?

Which department?

Are you going to file a complaint?

Never mind.

Give me your hand.

Meng,

give her your watch.

This watch has an alarm.

When you're within 50 meters of my boss,

it'll give out an alert.

We hope you can keep it on

twenty-four seven.

You'll do the same, right?

I just mean we'll both be safe.

Boss, it's 8.

(Thai) Welcome to the great CEO, Mr. Lu!

Turn a little more this way.

A little bit more.

OK!

(Thai) Mr. Lu will lead us in the right direction.

(Thai) Hello

(Thai)

Hurry up!

Order from 1123

- Egg? - Correct.

Just one word?

So many dishes?

Is it by the same chef?

Yes.

Interesting.

I hope you're enjoying this

because I'm gonna take you down!

Enough is enough.

What is that?

She used squid ink.

Squids release ink when they escape.

Then

she's surrendering.

Is 1123 mad?

Messed around the whole day.

I've been lifting weights.

Touch it.

No, thank you.

I like things bland, too.

Shengnan,

help me.

With what?

My trainer said

I shouldn't eat fatty foods while training.

We've split up;

I won't cook for you anymore.

I don't need you to cook.

It's just, I've discovered there are things

that are healthy but taste bland.

Like skimmed milk,

Diet Coke,

vegan chicken,

then of course, you.

You're so healthy;

yet I've been ignoring you.

Let's go to your place tonight.

Alright.

Let me get my car.

Wait!

You like meat, right?

Here's meat for you!

Buns and wieners,

a match made in heaven!

All for you!

Don't speak to me again!

Shengnan.

Chef Gu,

we're off.

1123 said he's done ordering.

What?

YOU'RE NOT A SQUID. DON'T RUN.

STAY. BE MY WORTHY OPPONENT.

This guy really knows his food.

He won't be impressed by ordinary dishes.

Be quick

so we can go home and create new dishes.

Here again?

Didn't I tell you to go elsewhere?

Hurry up.

Hello, foodies!

My show, "Yummy Eats with Hottie"

on mogujie.com

has over 200,000 subscribers!

Let's keep working together.

Say bye bye, Boss.

Bye bye.

Is your dog a misogynist?

Or does he just like boys?

Maybe he doesn't like the way you talk.

You know that's my show voice.

Popularity online fades fast.

So, while I'm still popular,

I need to build up my fan base

and turn my fame into real money.

When can I live with real freedom?

Look at how free I am.

It's just an illusion.

I'm sure your parents are pushing you to get married.

They gave up on me long ago.

My cousin, she's 33.

But no one pushes her to get married

because she has two apartments.

One in Beijing and one in her hometown.

Real freedom comes with money.

I'm working hard,

working hard to get approval from 1123.

1123?

Who is this?

is someone who can get me a promotion.

When he buys the hotel,

I'll become the head chef.

That's an ambitious career plan, missy.

But all it looks like to me is that someone likes your dishes

and again you've fallen for him.

He doesn't just "like" my food;

he really understands my dishes.

I feel like

we're the same type of people.

Mr. Gao,

Mr. Lu is refusing to record the video clips.

He thinks our lines are tacky.

Didn't you tell him

our show

is sleazy, vulgar,

and shameless?

I told him.

He said since you're so shameless,

why do you spend so much time on makeup?

He's over there.

That large man over there?

His name literally means tall, rich, and handsome.

All the hottest shows online are hosted by him.

Let's see what our viewers like.

Is it true you suffer from depression?

Is your relationship with your father tense?

How many girlfriends have you had?

Or maybe...

boyfriends?

Your show is just a representation

of how normal people think.

Wishing rich people

were born out of wedlock,

were promiscuous,

were lonely and unloved

with a traumatized childhood.

If I tell you how good my life is

your viewers won't believe it.

Only tragedy will bring people closer together.

So our research is wrong?

You did not have a traumatizing childhood?

Your name means tall, rich, and handsome.

You should be the one with a traumatizing childhood.

No wonder our viewers call you

Mr. Blowfish.

You're poisonous.

This is a small gift from us.

Close up.

Come on, hurry up.

Close up.

Blowfish are poisonous,

but only ignorant people bite into them.

He's a celebrity?

Mr. Lu, you are so wealthy.

Why don't you just buy our company?

It's just one billion dollars.

I like to buy

hotels like Rosebud.

To keep in line with the luxury

branding of the VN Group.

Buyout?

I can confirm the guest in room 1123

is the CEO of VN Group.

I see.

What about in the middle of the night when

you stuffed a woman into a suitcase

and dragged her outside of your room?

What happened?

A misunderstanding.

What misunderstanding?

I don't think it is.

We have a viewer who captured you

getting arrested in the middle of the night.

Was that to keep a distance

from peasants like us?

It was a real misunderstanding.

Were you having too much fun?

Hey, what're you doing?

All the videos and photos online

have been taken down.

And they promised not to say anything about it,

but they want something in exchange.

I'm Lu Jin, I wish all of you

a Happy Valentine's Day.

To those without a valentine, don't give up.

Look to the future with a big heart.

I wish you well.

Alright, the next one.

I'm Lu Jin, I wish all of you

a Happy Remembrance Day.

Remember those who have passed.

Don't be upset by the ones lost.

Mr. Lu, Mr. Lu,

the blowfish needs to be higher.

Hello, I'm Lu Jin,

I wish all of you a Happy Chinese New Year.

1123 says the theme is open to interpretation.

So put your own spin on it.

Our own spin?

A TIME A PLACE A MOMENT

This is your first dish.

A Time.

For me, summer is about passion

exploding like fireworks.

Barbecue accompanied by Argentine chili sauce

gives a rustic aroma.

Your chef is in a mood today.

Rosemary.

This aroma of Rosemary is...

A mysterious lighthouse by the sea

is an apt description of Shanghai.

A chef and their patron,

because of one dish,

can make a connection.

Even though he doesn't know who I am,

I hope he will remember this moment.

The third dish, French style lamb chops.

This dish is "A Moment."

We are at the center of the French Concession.

It reflects the history of our hotel.

What makes the lamb chops pop is the sauce.

She used matcha powder to give a fresh aroma.

Matcha?

She's expressing the spirit of the Japanese tea ceremony.

"Once in a lifetime."

A Moment.

Dishes according to your theme have been made;

our chef wishes to present her own theme.

American almonds,

Canadian blueberries,

British gooseberries,

very detailed research.

I was born in the US, grew up in Canada, studied and worked in the UK.

Tell her this is called, "An Existence."

Our chef put a lot of thought into it.

There's also truffle.

Why the truffle?

It's white truffle from Alba, Italy.

It's 50 euros per gram, our most expensive ingredient.

It is to reflect your noble background.

I'd like to meet the chef.

What was his reaction?

He got it all

except the meaning of the white truffle.

He wants to ask you in person.

Sure.

She doesn't want to meet you.

But you've already guessed what it means.

As to the truffle,

they grow underground.

Anything growing nearby dies instantly,

signaling its location.

Which is to say, truffle kills those around it

to become the most expensive ingredient.

The chef said

you two had good exchanges over dishes.

As to meeting in person...

Hey.

Boss, I can't make it tonight.

Where are you?

I'm at the mechanic;

there's a long line.

Hey, this hotel looks nice.

Should we go?

Shh...

Slow down.

Who is it?

If there's nothing else, I better get in line.

Alright, later.

Hey!

It's you again?

No battery.

Why are you following me?

I see you everywhere I go.

You're like a fly.

I guess you are poo then.

Don't move.

Move your hands.

Move them!

How come... you are...

You are

a messy eater!

Even flies are cleaner.

What are you two doing blocking the door?

I don't think he smelled anything.

If I can't, there's no way he could have.

unless he's got the sense of a dog.

I have a bad feeling about this.

Fire!

40 seconds.

Line up.

It's been a minute and there are still people missing.

Safety awareness is low.

Madame,

it's a fire, can you move quicker?

How can you tell that's your staff?

The mask,

take it off.

Hurry up.

It's you, come on.

What's wrong with her?

A single layer cannot protect you from smoke;

take away your towel.

Put your hands down.

Hands down!

Come on, take it off.

There's more than one layer.

Two layers.

Three layers.

Keep going.

- Alright. - Stop!

I have to bake a cake?

He must know it's me.

Only you

could be fooled by the same trick twice.

You vandalized my car to get close to me?

So every time we met was a coincidence?

When did you find out who I am?

When you were being interviewed.

When did you find out who I am?

Did I say it was your turn?

Why didn't you say anything?

It's not important to me who you are.

Then why did you use truffle to snipe at me?

You're quite similar to truffle.

They have to kill all vegetation around them

for them to grow.

So nasty.

Then why make the "Once in a lifetime" dish?

They're just contradictory.

I'm not the only one.

Why bother to look for me if I annoy you?

Just hurry up and bake my cake.

Hello?

You should be in Switzerland, why are you still in Shanghai?

I'm nearly done.

We're finalizing the cost.

It's just a hotel.

You shouldn't waste any more time on it.

I know.

Hurry up.

Yes, father.

Hotel Information.

The hotel does not meet standards.

Ask your general manager to come up.

I want room service.

Mr. Lu, the chef you want is off today.

Would you like to try--

1123 is looking for me?

He didn't order anything?

Alright, bye.

Who is it?

What is the Lobster Three Way?

Fried the head, sashimi the body, use the tail for congee.

306!

306! 306!

The man said if I find the person who knows the answer,

he'll give me the lobster.

The staff at the hotel said you took a sick leave.

My dog is sick.

What is it?

Just visiting...

for dinner.

Where's the table?

Right in front of you.

It's perfect for watching TV while eating.

Don't you think it's convenient?

Hurry up.

I won't be able to guarantee the safety of the dog.

Don't.

Is it ready yet?

Boss, dinner time.

Sorry.

My dog's name is Boss.

Was there something wrong with the table?

The dinning table is the most basic component to a meal.

Having the table like this is kind of artsy.

I have one rule when eating...

Why can't you eat with someone?

Eating is very personal.

How can I do that with someone else?

Do you take shower with others?

How are they the same thing?

I don't believe you.

What about family and friends?

You must have gatherings?

The lower a creature is on the food chain,

the more they like to eat together.

Look at ants,

flies,

condors, dogs.

If you look at hawks,

they eat alone.

Animals are different.

They are.

They don't nag as much.

The curtains,

they are not light proof.

I don't need curtains;

they're not important.

I love watching the sun;

and it's a shame that I am at my busiest

when the sun sets.

I don't get much of a chance to see it.

Do you want seconds?

If you don't,

I'll let Boss have it.

According to the ranking of the most erotic meals, the hotpot

is first on the list

because a certain act of intimacy between lovers

is very similar.

The constant exchange of saliva,

the blushing,

the increase of heart rate.

Dry mouth

drunk without alcohol.

If it's good,

once is enough.

My boss is a foodie.

Your BFF is a chef.

If they are happy,

then we can continue to see each other.

Who is it?

Why are you here again?

Dinner.

I thought you said dinner?

A nap too.

He's invading our territory,

should we kick him out?

Go.

I can't sleep properly with you here every night.

It's affecting my work.

Lights out.

He eats my food during the day,

sleeps at my place at night,

taking up all my time on the weekends!

I'm burnt out.

If you take advantage of him,

then you'd make it even.

How?

Let me show you.

No, it's OK, I know what to do.

Sit.

I told you I don't eat with other people.

Sometimes, I don't see myself as a person

depending on how I feel.

It's your choice.

I have always wanted to ask you something.

How much money do you have?

35 billion

US dollars.

Forbes magazine said last year.

Then you don't need to work.

You can do whatever you want.

You think?

What would you do if you were rich?

Spend it.

35 billion US dollars.

Do you know how much that really is?

It's impossible to spend it all.

What if,

you give me the task to spend it all.

If you can earn 35 billion,

that means you have hundreds of thousands of staff.

Your problem

will be figuring out how to earn another 35 billion.

Here,

have more.

Blowfish?

Don't they call you Mr. Blowfish?

Boss,

this is high in cholesterol;

it's not good for an old dog like you.

Go munch on your dog food.

Boss is very old.

The doctor said he doesn't have much time left.

I'm scared of that day,

but I want to be with him till the end.

For him to have met you,

he is very lucky.

Unlike my dog.

You've had one, too?

When I was little.

But I don't know why

it vanished one day.

Couldn't find him anywhere.

Not long after that, we moved.

You must have been quite upset?

I didn't feel much.

No one in this world

will really be with you until the end.

I don't need it anyway.

I've noticed

me dining with you

makes you talk a lot.

Stupid humans.

Gluttony.

Something is wrong with your blowfish.

You must be joking.

This was given to me by a rich friend.

A fellow businessman bought this.

We should be fine.

We will be fine.

Stupid humans.

Your flat is leaking.

Do you have an umbrella?

Wow.

It's raining.

Damn it.

Let's go outside to get away from the rain.

I didn't realize rain

could bring so much fun and joy.

I never felt it before.

Quite good.

But isn't the rain kind of light?

Heavier.

Heavier!

Lighter!

Heavier!

Heavier!

Lighter!

Heavier!

Heavier!

Lighter!

Heavier!

Heavier!

Lighter!

Heavier!

Lighter!

Heavier!

Heavier!

Why don't they have umbrellas?

Put down the umbrella.

No, the rain is so heavy.

You'll get wet.

Your hands are cold and you don't want the umbrella?

But that's OK.

I'll make you boiled Coke with ginger.

I promise you'll be fine.

I won't let you get sick.

Come closer,

it'll be bad if you get sick.

You come closer, too.

It'll be worse if you get sick.

Look, none of them

have umbrellas.

Only we have one.

They must be jealous of us.

Yeah.

Let's keep it down low.

Voices too.

Down low.

Your hair is wet.

Let me dry it for you.

You'll get wet like that.

This is an ionic dryer,

it won't damage your hair.

Your moustache too.

Thank you.

Haven't you eaten already?

Wait.

Good morning, everyone.

Rosebud will bring its vast experience and its vision

to the VN Group, through this cooperation.

It is our goal to bring innovation

and success to the VN group.

I believe that there are many positive changes that we can make

including hiring new employees with international experience

and a 3-star Michelin chef.

Thank you all for being here today

and wishing us a very bright future together.

Hey, Zhaodi.

Have you been in touch with Meng recently?

He and his boss haven't been back to the hotel for two nights.

Who is it?

You came.

Open the gate.

Don't you two live at the hotel?

My boss has them all over the world.

We only stayed for work.

Where is he?

He's inside work...

working

I smell food.

Hey!

You can't go inside!

- Hey! - Run!

Why didn't you tell me you have another place to eat?

I didn't know you had a guest.

Please wait in the living room.

Excuse me?

She is?

Me?

You are?

My...

chef.

My chef.

You found a new chef?

Not new.

She's my personal chef.

She just came back from vacation.

I've been his chef for 7 years.

Why didn't you tell me

she's a female chef, too?

You didn't ask.

Why didn't you tell me you already have a chef?

You didn't ask either.

It's alright.

Since you're a guest here,

please wait in the living room.

Let me prepare something

for you to try.

No.

I'm not interested.

Since Mr. Lu's tastes have changed,

I won't be sticking around.

Why is she making Spaghetti alla Strega?

This...

is just a dish.

It's just a dish, huh?

It...

isn't... just a dish...

huh?

Even if it's just a dish,

it is my dish

I can see that.

But you made it for Mr. Lu

so it's his now.

And if he likes a dish, it also becomes mine.

After all, I am his personal chef.

They've slept together?

It's not about that.

For 7 years,

he has eaten food prepared by this woman.

What's wrong with that?

I've eaten my dad's cooking

for 24 years.

Eating is a very intimate matter.

You wouldn't understand!

Miss Gu, you look so young.

How long have you been a chef?

5 years.

5 years?

Then you're just a novice.

Your youthfulness is not of any use to Mr. Lu.

Only experienced hands can master his tastes.

Tastes change.

Eating food by the same person for 7 years,

doesn't it become boring?

Maybe it will.

That's why I understand

his desire to try something different.

Don't talk as if he's yours.

The point is I am his.

When I was your age,

I already knew that

solely cooking for him is a privilege.

Cooking is not about one person impressing another;

it is an exchange.

That sounds nice,

but there are plenty of chefs in this world

just like you.

Mr. Lu has tried the most wonderful dishes

by the greatest chefs in the world in passing.

In the end, he always come back to me and

eats what I've prepared.

You're right.

Tastes change;

but habits don't.

My dishes give him a feeling of home.

Alright,

we've talked enough about food.

Let's talk business.

Mr. Lu has pushed back too much of his schedule.

He should be in Switzerland buying out three hotel groups

that own 150 hotels

in 34 countries, across 5 continents.

Which means,

everyday he stays in Shanghai,

he'll lose at least another

1 million US dollars.

That is his own choice.

I'm here to give you one too.

You and I

cook for him together.

How can you accept both of us cooking for him?

I can't.

But

it's a compromise I must make.

Mr. Lu's schedule is in there.

Apart from the dates he's away,

Mondays through Fridays

I'll cook.

Weekends,

he's yours.

Impossible.

You should sleep on it.

It's the best option you've got.

Oh,

read the footnote.

I'll make breakfast on the weekends

because he likes the way I do

eggs sunny-side-up.

Chop...

How long till you're ready?

2 minutes.

Hurry up, we're behind.

Everyone stop.

The lunch is cancelled;

we've been fired.

What?

It was just announced.

I need to speak with you.

I know you're still angry

about my personal chef.

I'm not interested in that at all;

I only want to know

are you going to fire all of us?

Why?

The future of this place

is to become an international standard boutique hotel.

What's international standard?

You feel

we're not international enough?

Or not boutique enough?

It's not up to standard.

Then why didn't you tell us earlier?

Does it make a difference?

Would I not slaughter a pig if I told it?

Are we the pigs?

It's a metaphor.

There are only 3 types of people in this world:

the butchers, the customers,

and the pigs.

Have you considered our feelings?

Pigs have feelings too.

Whichever type you are,

you must have feelings too.

Pigs have feelings too!

The first time I fired someone, I was 19.

That person worked for us for 20 years

with 2 kids.

It doesn't make any difference!

People can't be controlled by these things.

This is a job.

You have yours; I have mine.

Firing people is my job today.

Then I'm just part of your job, right?

Can you try to think outside of yourself?

Look at this from a different angle?

Use my way of thinking, not yours.

I'm just an ordinary person.

I don't know how to reach your standard.

Plus, I can't accept the fact that you had two personal chefs.

How could you eat both our dishes?

Tell me!

She's a well qualified chef.

Qualified my ass.

Just because I met a new chef,

doesn't mean I can fire her.

I'm not a new chef.

You can't like both our dishes.

You have to pick one.

Why?

Why ask why?

There's no why!

You're not just a chef.

You're special.

But sometimes too special and

that's beyond any standard.

So special that you can't be controlled.

So special that I don't know what to do with you.

That's why I stayed to figure out what it is.

Boss, figure out what?

Tell me.

Because right now, I don't have...

Right now, I don't have a suitable position for you.

There's nothing to figure out.

Nothing. I wanted to quit some time ago.

I don't want to be anywhere near you

because you have no emotions at all!

You

are not a human being!

Pig!

Is this yours?

It's our last day, let's give our all.

Alright, an order from 1123.

I heard it's a new guest.

Rosebud will have a press conference

to announce the buyout.

They hope you can be there.

It's just a hotel;

I've wasted enough time.

Zhaodi, I'm leaving for the UK.

I'm going to quit and move to Shanghai.

Give me a couple of months.

No,

make it one.

I...

think I am regretting how harsh I was on him.

You said you'd stop thinking about it.

I...

I felt strange.

I wanted to tell him.

I couldn't control myself.

I didn't know why those words came out.

But,

I really...

really want to tell him something cliché.

I like him a lot.

I don't know why.

I can't help

but to think of him.

I'm constantly thinking about him.

He is someone I despise,

yet I can't figure out why

I'm so upset over this.

Does it not suit your appetite?

No.

You want to join me?

I'm afraid I can't.

Over the years,

I only ever cook one portion for you...

for every single meal.

Bon apetit.

What you want is no longer just food.

I'm no longer needed here.

Just the person I wanted to see.

What happened in Shanghai?

I told you many times;

you can't make it personal.

Personal makes it beyond your control.

I know.

What about their food and drinks?

They are collaborating with Michelin restaurants.

The food can't be too good.

It can't distract our clients

while we talk business.

Anything else?

Father,

it's been a long time since we ate together.

Let's sit down for breakfast.

While I was away,

did you get any better?

The media likes to collect dumbasses.

Placing them together for all to see.

Didn't I tell you

to screen them before accepting interviews?

Look, you've become a joke.

Right?

Do we have to talk about this while eating?

Who allowed you to waste so much time on food?

Hunger is the simplest of instincts.

If you're controlled by it,

you're weak in the mind.

I finally get why people despise me.

What's wrong with that?

Being despised allows solitude, solitude gives you a clear mind.

With a clear mind, you won't be influenced.

You see how we can easily control the financial landscape?

We are not just anyone.

I put a lot of effort into

molding you into a despicable person.

You should be thankful.

What about love?

Haven't you ever loved anyone?

Of course.

You.

Even though you have many flaws,

you're still my son.

I have to love you.

I'm full.

I have always wanted to ask,

the dog I had when I was little,

was thrown out by you, right?

What dog?

Father.

You're so pitiful.

What's our next stop?

London to New York, an 8 hour flight.

Let's make a stop in Shanghai.

Stopover in Shanghai?

That would take 18 hours extra, also--

Do we have an issue? Get it done!

Without a job, I have no money.

Without money, there's no life.

So, Boss,

we have to work together and

watch our expenses.

Trade it in, get it over with.

How much can I get for this?

Is it a fake?

Never mind, I don't want to sell it.

Are you selling it or not?

Run, Boss!

Come on, drive!

Stop here.

That's all I've got,

sorry.

Gu Shengnan!

Gu Shengnan!

Come out right now!

It's useless to hide!

Where is she?

Do you want me to bring you a late-night snack again?

Come out!

I want to talk.

I have nothing to say!

Traitor.

Why did you run away?

Because I hate you.

What for?

Everything about you.

Then you hate me more than I hate you.

I just hate that you are not so bright and

speak without logic.

You do things without planning.

You're silly when you're sober, worse when you're drunk.

Your home is like a pigsty.

Shut up!

Come out and I'll shut up!

I'm not going to fall for that.

I won't cook for you ever again

regardless of what job you give me.

I don't have a job for you;

but there is a place for you by my side.

I always thought I liked to eat by myself.

Since I met you,

I realized

no one wanted to eat with me.

You...

Didn't you say you hate me?

Remember you said I was special?

I know

you just enjoyed what I cooked for you.

I enjoy food cooked by many different people;

but I never said any of those things to them.

What if I didn't know how to cook?

Would you still like me?

I don't know!

I cannot imagine

if I'd like a you that can't cook.

Just like I can't imagine

if I would like a you who didn't make mistakes.

Because I can't just choose

to like your strengths but not your flaws.

Do you understand, Gu Shengnan?

I can't choose to like you or not.

Then you're saying you like me?

You're a pig!

Open the door!

Open it!

Am I sexy?

What?

Am I the sexiest person alive?

You are the...

most ordinarily sexy person alive.

Open the door!

You should called the police.

No, call the directory

to find a locksmith.

This door!

Just because you saved me

doesn't mean I'll let you into my place.

This isn't my place.

It's over there.

Where are we?

You can get the best sunset view from here.

Concentrate.

You'll miss it, if you don't concentrate.

What did you say to them?

I said, "May I borrow your place to look at the sunset?"

"I'll give you anything you want."

Just to look at the sunset?

Yes.

What are you doing?

Watching the sunset.

Oh.

Then what?

Don't know.

Concentrate.

You hungry?

Are you?

Let me cook you something.

No.

I'll cook.

Want to watch the sunrise?

We could wait for it.