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[ To Be a Better Man ]

[ Episode 7 ]

My assistant Josie you already checked.

My secretary you checked.

I thought about it for a long time last night

and there's only this one.

She likes me. But I have clearly rejected her!

All my other contacts have business relations with me.

If you think there are any of them you are suspicious of, I will immediately call them and tell them to explain it themselves.

I'm begging you.

Don't follow me anymore.

That's wrong. There's someone else.

Who else is there?

Who?

Is it my mother?

It's not your mother.

Who?

Who?

Can't you figure it out? Look!

Who?

Who?

Lu Yuan, are you done?

How can you follow me closer than a dog?

If you continue this without end, would you believe it if I reported you to the police?

Go ahead, report it. Report it to the police.

Where are you coming from?

You really want to go back in again?

Hello? Speak.

How was it?

How was what?

Did you also get Alzheimer's?

Didn't you have a job interview today?

I forgot, I forgot.

What were you off doing again?

Hey, let me tell you this. You better hurry up and earn money for that sly fox.

Okay, I understand.

I have business to attend to at this time.

Don't take advantage that I'm not here and

I don't exist.

Who?

This! Who is it?

I stayed out of the country for so many years. Fallen leaves still need to return to their roots.

All these years, I still want to bring the best American restaurants to China.

Especially since China's spending average has increased.

We cannot let those fake street chefs take all that money away from us real chefs.

The rating the food service receives is the same as what we buy from street food trucks.

Isn't it?

You are saying this only with your mouth.

We don't know what skills you have and what you are capable of.

I have a lot more people lined up for an interview.

If you're looking for a job you should've brought your own resumé.

Do you think such a great chef as me needs a resumé?

Whoa, this manager.

Michelin-star head chef.

The way you're talking to me here... Do you think it's fair to me?

Then, if you're this famous, is it true that if I search for you online there will be traces of you everywhere?

Hold on.

The picture really is of you.

There's news, too.

I'll read it.

Chinese chef starts fire then escapes.

Former chef star disappears.

Michelin, huh...

I'm still missing a potato peeler.

Can you do it?

[ America ]

After coming here, you've even started drinking?

What's the meaning of this?

Today is Gan Jing's and my arrival to America anniversary.

You miss Gan Jing?

Your heart hurts, right?

Even cried a nose (describes a lot of crying).

Lu Yuan,

you seriously can't blame Gan Jing for going back to China.

Once you went in it was for two years, am I right?

Honestly, when I saw the house, which had someone else living inside,

my heart was actually at ease.

It's still better than Gan Jing herself,

alone, waiting for me to come out of jail.

Didn't I always want this? Wasn't it my inital goal?

I'm just scared of her also getting in trouble.

Scared of it affecting her education.

One person bearing it,

sitting in jail for two years. I think the two years was worth it.

Worth it, your ass!

Who knows, world's number one big country

says crisis is crisis.

Says bankrupt is bankrupt.

As if overnight everyone has no money.

Ahh, it's just a hard life.

I should just lie on the floor.

Okay, let's stop talking.

You're also out of jail.

The boss also let you back.

Everything can start fresh.

I should start fresh.

Must start fresh... Have to stand up...

Earn lots and lots of money... Go back and find Gan Jing...

Have you called Gan Jing once you came out?

No...

Not brave enough to call.

How do I say this? How should I tell her?

I can't tell her that I went to jail. I can't tell her anything.

Aish! I don't have to call. Anyways, I still have my friend, Jiang Hao Kun.

That's my best buddy.

With him taking care, I can feel assured.

I'll go back and give her a surprise.

Have a drink with me.

I'll only drink one cup, alright?

My daughter's still home waiting for me.

I'm going back, okay?

You should also not drink that much

This is so pretty!

My creation. Now it's already in those restaurant's menus.

Isn't it super complicated?

This complicated. Of course, it's very complicated.

But it isn't THAT hard.

It's just me to you. Well, you won't understand if I talk too much, right?

I'll directly explain this to you, okay.

China has a dish called Candied Sweet Potatoes. You know that, right?

The candied process on the top is about the same as this one.

I took the Candied Sweet Potatoes and just upgraded it into the American menu.

This also counts as praising Chinese culture.

Did you give this dessert a name yet?

Not yet. Waiting for you to give it a name.

Waiting for the child's mother to give it a name.

Let me think here. Let me think.

What should I call it?

I know now!

What?

White Lover.

Okay.

This name is good, White Lover.

- Representing us two, right? - Yeah.

That dark chocolate is me, and that white chocolate is you.

It's so pretty...

You are a genius.

Mr. Lu.

Can you see me clearly?

Thank god, your eyes are alright.

How did I come here?

Your restaurant was on fire last night, remember?

No.

They pulled you out to the emergency room.

Luckily, you only have moderate burns on your arms,

and they've been treated.

However, I'm sorry to inform you, you inhaled a lot of dust and smoke.

As a direct result, you've lost your sense of smell and taste.

As for when you'll be able to recover, it's hard to say.

We'll have to observe you.

Have a nice rest.

This time the boss is really angry.

The business just started to see the light.

One fire pretty much burned it till there's nothing left.

You also have a criminal record.

His care towards you is all from relations before.

So—

What do you want? Just tell me straight forward.

He originally wanted to report you... Compensation...

You should let him report me.

Enough now.

I begged him.

In the end, he agreed not to sue you.

But he had a condition. You have to forever disappear from the dining world.

It was pretty funny when I heard it.

Who does he think he is?

Big Deal. We'll just go to a different city.

We're craftsmen.

Do we really have to eat from his dirty bowl?

You should let him think

can a person that lost his sense of smell and taste still be a chef?

What are you talking about?

The doctor told me that my sense of small and taste is all gone.

I also just tested it. It's true.

You don't have your sense of smell and taste?

Fire side effects?

Well, no problem!

Lu Yuan, if it's really like this, let's not be afraid, okay?

No matter the cost we will still cure it.

Can't cure it.

- Who said you can't cure it? - The doctor said I can't sure it!

Lu Yuan,

you really should... We still...

Hey, you tell me... Bad event after bad event's definition is this, right?

One dirty problem after another dirty problem.

One after another, can't even block it if you wanted to.

Now I am celebrating that Gan Jing isn't with me, already left my side.

I was originally planning on a comeback,

earning enough money here to go back to China and find Gan Jing.

Now, you say, a chef

lost his sense of smell and taste. What else can I do?

There's nothing left.

There's nothing I can give Gan Jing now.

I am an extra.

I should disappear. Disappear from this world...

Jia He.

Jia He?

Sleeping?

You're not even asking me how my search was for jobs.

Weren't you really afraid of me starving you?

How was your search for jobs?

Not that great.

I predict these days of saving money on clothes aand food will go on for a few more days.

No problem.

I'm dieting so I'll eat less, more for you and my grandma.

Touched right?

Then what if I still can't find a job next month?

Whatever you want.

What if I still can't find a job next next month?

Then you should take a break.

Do whatever makes you happy.

Now that you say that I'm at ease.

I've thought about it.

Anyway, you two can't depend on me.

I'll just tell you where I put your dad's key to the safe.

Where?

I already gave it to you.

If you gave it to me where'd you put it?

In your luggage.

Where did all this come from?

I don't see it.

Did you lose it last time?

I asked you where did theses come from? These clothes!

You tricked me!There was no key, right?

Where did it all come from?

Is it for when the police catch you and throw you in jail that you will be comfy, huh?

I didn't steal...

They were all purchased with money.

Who gave you the money?

I'm asking you, whose money did you use?

Gan JIng's...

How much do you have left? Hand it over.

Don't make me say it twice! Hand it over!

- Do you have any more? - No more...But thi...

But Gan Jing wanted you to use this card before you found a job.

Your belonging. Giving it back.

That wasn't for you.

It was for the old grandma and Jia He.

How can I accept your money?

What kind of person did I become?

Peng Hai is also my friend.

Those two are my burden, not yours.

Look what time it is, still pretending to be strong.

Do you have a job right now? Income?

Yeah.

No job and no income.

No use.

It's really true, huh. Follow who learn from who?

First thing to do is to get the card out.

Did you learn it from him?

Can you not always use that attacking attitude as your shield?

Other than making yourself seem like a bastard, you really can't protect anything!

Jerk, coming to work?

You already followed me all the way here.

Okay, let's go up and have a seat.

Jiang Hao Kun, you're hiding very well.

Me following you is not a good choice.

All that you need to hide is hidden, right?

Fighting with you, this kind of jerk, I should use more advanced methods.

I'll restart my thinking. You wait for my good news, okay?

What news?

What news?

Can you not only finish half of your statement?

Do you have a problem?

The card, you gave it back.

Fought with her?

Then, those things, can I still keep them?

And, on Tian Mao (online shopping site) I already placed more orders.

Calculate how much money.

Tell me tomorrow.

Baby, think about it closely.

Tomorrow we will go eat a big meal. What do you want to eat?

Of course, I got my salary.

Know what a weekly salary is? It's weekly.

We should discuss it.

A big meal under $50. Hows that?

Okay.

See you later, Precious.

I told you to mind your own business.

Stay down.

Back?

What happened?

This... Hurry, hurry, sit down!

Let me see, let me see, let me see!

- It's fine, it's really fine. - How did this happen? Huh?

Did you fall or get into a fight?

It's just... Aish, it's fine!

Hold on, let me wipe it.

When I'm healed I'll go and find them.

What are you talking about?

You want to go find them? You're not allowed to go, I'm telling you.

Can you attack those people?

What if they carry guns, huh?

I'm really okay. Look, what's wrong with you?

You go sit here, sit down.

Hold on. I'm really okay.

Sorry.

They got the salary. Gone, it all gone.

Who cares about the salary!

What is something happened to you?

First off you should stop moving.

I'll show you something.

It's not worth anything, a small gift.

In the future when I have money,

I will buy you a house like this, two stories.

Definitely won't let you stay in the shitty place, suffering.

Now I don't have the power

but I promise you

in the future, I will let you live the best days.

Sorry.

No no no.

No, I can't, I can't again.

What can't you?

Where does it hurt? Let's go to the hospital!

I not--I'm not hurt. I'm hurt "there."

How can this person be like this?

All hurt and still thinking about that.

[ America ]

Lu?

Your name is Lu?

Lu!

Ah, Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan.

What the hell are you looking at?

Your seat is not here. Go behind!

Are you a stupid potato head or something?

Go behind! Hurry up!

We can go?

Okay, go.

It's a fucking freezing cold year.

My ass is almost frozen off now.

Damn the weather.

Are you new?

I am Alejandro. Be my buddy, okay?

I will watch your back.

Where're you from? China?

You took kungfu?

Bruce Lee. Jackie Chan.

You know what I mean?

Hurry up! You, hurry up!

Get out!

Speedy! Speedy!

Dress up. Dress up.

Okay.

Dress up!

Be careful. Be careful.

Don't puke in your face mask.

That would be disgusting.

Hurry up. Hurry up. Everybody, hurry up.

Hey!

You didn't--You didn't last a minute!

I can't believe it!

I have a bet on you!

You don't know how much money I've lost on you!

I can't believe it! You're freaking–

You're freaking mad! You're an idiot!

You're stupid!

What the hell?

The first day... What're you doing?

What, one minute? I can't believe this!

You're stupid! You're a fool!

You, you!

Good boy, good boy.

Only 4 minutes, 4 minutes for me.

4 minutes for me.

Hey, man.

Eat.

I win! Yeah!

No, no, no, no!

Money!

Give me!

Alright!

Money.

What the heck?

Good job.

- Are you tired? - Not tired!

Not tired? Your legs and feet are really good.

I'm already tired and you're fine.

Time to eat breakfast, okay?

Uh... Let's keep strolling. I haven't walked enough. Let's go for another lap, okay?

Keep strolling?

Lu Yuan.

Auntie, hello.

You should go on your walk, as many laps as you'd like.

I'll be here waiting for you guys.

I have plenty of time.

Who is this lady?

Hurry and introduce her to me!

I'm not that close...

Auntie, hello. We met last time.

- I am your son's good friend! - Really?

I came here especially for him today.

Can you let me say a few words with him?

Yes, yes, yes! Very yes!

You guys talk well, okay?

Talk well, okay?

This lady looks so beautiful,

making others like her.

Everyone says so.

Err, old granny, didn't you need to go home? You should hurry and go inside.

Oh, yeah, I wanted to go home.

What about you? Would you like to go home with me?

Auntie will make some dumplings for you.

Don't make a commotion, old granny, she still has work to get done.

I don't have work. I'm not in a hurry.

Auntie...

Do you like leek stuffed dumplings?

Really? Leek stuffed dumplings are my favorite!

- I have leek today. - Is it handmade by you?

Of course!

That's awesome!

Haven't eaten them in a long time.

Quickly, get chopsticks and bowls and pour vinegar.

We have a guest today.

Hello.

How is she here?

Your grandma's good deed.

I'll get her out.

It's fine. Endure it.

What? Why?

She has my weakness in her hands.

What weakness?

If I didn't let her in, she'll tell your grandma that I'm not Peng Hai.

Okay, stop getting angry. Hurry.

Eat dumplings.

Here.

Gu Niang (lady), eat it while it's still warm.

Gu Niang, eat dumplings.

Thank you.

This dumpling is delicious!

Auntie your skills are too good!

Like eating it? Then that's good.

If you like it, then in the furutre, you can come eat this everyday.

Really?

Then I won't hold back.

Okay, grandma...

How long have you known her? Already telling her to come by everyday.

I'm telling you this, if we two aren't home, don't let her in.

No manners.

Ignore her, okay? Children love to talk nonsense.

Auntie, your skills are so great I already want to open up a dumpling business for you!

But managing a restaurant is tiring, I'm scared you'll get tired.

- When that happens, your son... - will feel bad.

A lady this pretty, a heart so great...

This Xiang You Xin Sheng (idiom: A person's appearance is the same as their heart)...

That's also what I think.

Auntie, you have such a good eye.

Here, eat.

Here, Da Hai, eat!

Da Hai, eat lots.

Look at my dumb son.

Who looks at this lady like that?

What stuffing?

Lee-Leek stuffed. Wasn't it your favorite?

Yeah, mom remembers.

How many did I eat?

Who knows how many you ate?

Not enough, right? There's more!

You're fine, right?

There's no way I'm fine.

Don't tell me you're allergic to leek.

I was allergic ever since I was this big.

Then how many did you eat?

Doesn't matter.

Is my face red anywhere?

Any rash?

Will you die?

I won't, no big deal.

Okay, you ate the dumplings and praised the people.

What are you doing? I'm not done eating.

No matter what trick you use I won't follow along, okay?

Sir doesn't rent anymore, okay?

What? You want to get away with what you owe?

I will work tomorrow and give back the real gold and white silver, okay?

It's better than putting half my life on the line.

Thank you. I beg you to stop staying here and entangling me.

Leave fast.

It's already starting to itch.

Where is she?

Oh, she had an emergency and left.

What a nice girl.

Help me scratch my itch.

What are you doing? Go to the back and help me.

Da Hai, does it taste good?

It's good.

- It's good. Down there! - Here's another one.

Open up.

You're still eating.

Sir, take a look.

Thanks.

Sir, take a look.

- Sir, take a look. - Okay. - Thank you!

- Here, take a look. - Thank you.

Buy a house, buy a house, buy a house.

Hey buddy.,

Um... Don't worry. I don't have any means.

It's just that... Passing out flyers for a day... How much money do you earn?

This, if you pass out more then you earn more. If you pass out less then you earn less.

Then how much for one sheet?

One sheet, 0.05 Yuan. Why?

0.05 Yuan... 1,00 flyers at 0.05 Yuan is how much?

You can't calculate it yourself?

1,000 sheets...

500 Yuan.

10,000 sheets, 5,000 Yuan.

Then you earn pretty much. Hey, buddy!

Sir, I'm dropping off a take-out order.

I need Wang Hong.

Wang Hong's take-out.

Wang Hong got off work already. How are you here only now?

Gone?

T-This is his take-out order.

I just did a small detour and was late.

Then-Then what should I do with this?

How about you eat it yourself?

Otherwise, what?

I'm saying you can't do it like this.

Look at today, passing out flyers then getting chased by the police.

Then delivering take-out, deducting from your salary.

Then... Struggling all day and you only earned this little?

I am really stupid.

It's like as if other than working in the kitchen, there's nothing else I can do.

I also noticed that.

About you. On the streets today for 12 hours

made less than what you would've made peeling potatoes for 8 hours.

From last time, the restaurant that was hiring, do you still have their contact information?

You think I didn't lose enough of my pride last time right?

Not going!

A great provider should be flexible. You can start from peeling potatoes first.

Not going, definitely not going.

No no no, what about next time I help you write a resume online?

All you have to do is go.

Not going. Don't even think about it.

Is the potato peeling job still available?

You're really doing it? You're that broke?

I'm that broke.

I want to stay.

[ America ]

Man, you cut yourself on purpose?

Please, I have so many potatoes to peel.

I have to do it alone now.

Whatever.

Sir, do you have a band-aid?

Isn't this our Chinese chef? What, did you cut yourself?

We don't have any band-aids here.

You can head out to the hostess there and get a maxi pad if you want one.

My hand, band-aid?

Alright, look.

This here, that's a chef's hand.

The white things you got there? They ain't shit.

Don't cut yourself anymore.

I was hoping after work you were gonna give me a tug.

One day, I'll... I'll be a good chef.

Sure... Sure you will.

But you know what? Right now isn't the time to be peeling potatoes.

When you get out there and find the boss, kiss his ass.

[ Episode 7 END ]Timing & subtitles brought to you byThe Devil Chef Team @ Viki

♫ I often dream that I've grown wings ♫

♫ Free to soar between the heavens and the earth ♫

♫ Flying past the mountains and rivers, past my hometown ♫

♫ Flying to be by your side ♫

♫ You also have a pair of wings, shining at your sides ♫

♫ At first, I waved to you with this innocent dream ♫

♫ I worked really hard to fly into our new home ♫

♫ But you're slowly flying into the distance ♫

♫ I just wanted to stay in your dreamland ♫

♫ I stubbornly persisted, refusing to leave ♫

♫ I was afraid of disappearing, of losing my way ♫

♫ Afraid that I was drunk, that this was all an illusion ♫

♫ All along, I've chased after this hope ♫

♫ I've always been heading towards you ♫

♫ I genuinely cherish the time in my dreams ♫

♫ Afraid that once I wake up, all will soon be forgotten ♫

♫ All along, I've chased after this hope ♫

♫ I've always been heading towards you ♫

♫ I genuinely cherish the time in my dreams ♫

♫ Afraid that once I wake up, all will soon be forgotten ♫

♫ Afraid that once I wake up, I will be forgotten ♫