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[The Outsider]

[Episode 22]

[Jiahui Health]

How is it?

The mother is safe.

We've stopped the bleeding, and she's all good now.

What about the baby?

We've tried our best.

I hope that, as her family,

you can understand how hard it was.

The patient is still under the effects of anesthesia.

Please proceed with payment later

and register her details at the hospitalization unit.

Admit her to the best ward.

I'm paying.

Please take good care of her.

Why are you giving me this...

What is this?

Sir?

(This is our child.)

(Don't you want it?)

Of course I do.

Of course I want it!

I thought you wouldn't want the child.

This is our child.

Why wouldn't I want it?

(From now on, we're family.)

We'll never be apart.

Thank you.

(Listen, you've got to stop buying random things.)

(This house is almost filled to the brim.)

When we move into a big villa in the future,

you'll always have enough space for everything.

Why do I feel like

it's not going to happen?

(If I say it's going to happen, I will make it happen.)

Hello?

Everything has been settled.

Prepare for the wedding.

(Listen to me.)

(Get rid of the baby.)

Now, I need the funds from the Lam Group.

I can't afford to fall out with them.

I can already hear the baby's heartbeat.

As long as the baby is alive,

I won't get any money from the Lam Group.

If the baby doesn't die, I have to die!

Are you exchanging our baby for money?

Is the baby more important than me?

(Actually, I'm sad to see how pitiful)

(a woman like you can be.)

Still, staying at home

is better than coming out,

(pretending to be his secretary when you see me.)

(After all, given your abilities,)

you're only good enough

to hide in the corners.

You're awake.

How are you feeling?

Why are you here?

You called me earlier.

It was a man who spoke, though.

I knew something was wrong,

so I called back,

and it was the nurse who picked it up.

He beat you up, didn't he?

I'm calling the police.

No.

Don't call the police.

Why not?

Your child is already...

He should be punished by the law.

Don't call the police.

I asked for this.

Fine.

I'll get the doctor to evaluate your injuries.

We'll report to the police once you're discharged.

That'll do, too.

You're awake.

How are you feeling?

I've bought you breakfast.

I don't know what you want,

so I took a bit of everything.

Soy milk,

porridge,

noodle soup,

and wontons.

What do you want?

If you don't feel like eating,

then drink some soy milk.

Here.

Stop bothering me.

[Jiahui International Hospital]

Wait, let me help you.

Slowly.

Is this okay?

How are you feeling?

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have lashed out at you.

It's okay.

You've been through a shock,

so it's normal to be emotional.

It's...

It's all my fault.

I messed up everything.

I messed up myself.

I couldn't even protect my child.

This isn't your fault.

Don't blame yourself.

It's his fault.

It was my own decision.

I chose him.

When he and I were together,

he was really nice to me.

Even when I found out

about the bad things he's done,

I kept telling myself

that no matter what he does to other people,

at least he's genuinely kind to me.

Perhaps

back then, he was still worthy of your trust.

But people change.

No one expected things

to turn out this way.

I used to think

that I had no choice.

Still, everything today is the result of my choices.

I can't blame anyone.

[Qinghe Street Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Site Confirmation Notice]

Come in.

Here are the documents you wanted.

Okay.

What's wrong?

You knew about the wastewater treatment plant?

Are you worrying about Jiake?

Of course not.

But how did you know about this?

Was it some kind of underhand tactic?

I don't do anything illegal.

I merely deduced it

based on the available information.

Then, why didn't you tell me earlier?

I was so worried.

I was just deducing.

I wasn't 100% sure.

Besides, if I told you,

you'd only be more worried about me.

Didn't we agree that we'll get through this together?

I promised to protect you.

I'll handle some of the stress myself.

But I...

Don't overthink.

We won this time,

so we should be happy.

I have a bad feeling about this.

This time,

did we go overboard?

You're too kind.

When it comes to business,

it's a dog-eat-dog world.

Don't get affected by your emotions.

I made some pork bone broth for you.

It's matsutake mushrooms, good for replenishing qi and blood.

And your main dish.

I added some scallops

and prawns in the rice.

Most importantly,

I added a spoonful of lard.

Try it.

You don't have to come tomorrow.

The nurses will take care of me.

You should get back to work.

I'm unemployed now.

I don't have work to get back to.

I've got plenty of time.

Don't get me wrong.

That's not what I mean.

Actually, I can get a job.

It's just that I think

this is a good period of time for me

to rest up

and think of my future direction.

Since you finally have time to rest,

why spend it in a hospital?

It's nice being here.

It's quiet, and I can talk to you

and read a book.

But I...

That's enough.

You should eat up

and recuperate.

I don't deserve your...

Listen to me.

Just because you met a bad guy

doesn't mean you should lose confidence in life.

He should be the one receiving punishment,

not you.

Shang Chun is going to suffer this time.

What?

Already regretting

setting up that trap for Shang Chun?

He pulled the strings

behind Yu's and Cao's incidents.

He deserves to be taught a lesson.

Besides, I didn't set up any traps for him.

He insisted on fighting with Ansheng over that piece of land.

I couldn't stop him.

I'm glad to see you think this way.

This time, it was your sharp senses

that saved Ansheng from this disaster.

You have to take credit for that.

Siwei did a lot too.

That's what I wanted to ask.

On the day of the auction,

Wang Siwei told Shang Chun

about our quoting price.

Doesn't that mean something's wrong with the land?

Weren't you afraid that he'd betray you?

I trust him.

Trust?

Yu's and Cao's incidents

had something to do with Wang Siwei too.

You did what you did

because you trust him,

or was it to test him?

We're brothers.

He didn't betray my trust.

You won by luck this time.

But be careful in the future.

Don't take too many risks.

You can't always win.

Got it.

I'm off, then.

[Wang Siwei, Vice CEO]

What brings the mighty Mr. Wang here?

You're a rare visitor in these parts.

If I remember correctly,

this is your first time here in a year.

I thought

you were close to Shang Chun.

That's only what you see on the surface.

Shang Chun has been sabotaging us.

It's only right that he suffers a little this time.

About the land, thanks for that.

What did you say? I didn't hear you.

Can you repeat that?

I said it once. Forget it if you didn't hear that.

Wait.

Since you're here, let's have a drink.

No drinking at work.

You're the CEO, and I'm the Vice CEO.

It's okay to take a break

once in a while.

(You're finally getting discharged today.)

Listen,

if you keep staying here,

I'm about to run out of culinary ideas.

Here, let me peel a prawn for you.

I can't eat like this anymore.

I'm getting fatter at this rate.

That's right, you should eat more

so you can recover quickly.

Okay, I'll put it here.

Let me peel another prawn.

As your reward, here's a prawn for you.

Slowly.

Thank you for taking care of me over the past few days.

I didn't do much.

It was just cooking.

Here.

Dig in.

Okay.

I told them that I'm here.

Who?

Su Mo and the rest.

They're coming to pick me up.

I reckon they're in the lobby now.

Can you take them here?

Sure, I'll take them here now.

Eat up while it's warm.

What happened?

Ms. Cong. Su Mo.

She's not answering her phone.

I knew she was in trouble.

[Jiahui International Hospital] I didn't expect it to be this serious, though.

What happened? How did she lose the baby?

She'll tell you herself.

I'll take you to her room.

-Sure. -Let's go.

Mo.

Where is she?

Qing?

-Qing? -Mo?

Qing?

No one's inside.

Where did she go?

What should we do now?

Let me call her.

(Hello, the number you have called is unavailable.)

Her phone is off.

Her phone's off?

What's going on?

(Hello, the number you have called is unavailable.)

Your expressionless face is especially dashing.

Don't smile,

or else you'd lose that cool, stony look.

You have good taste, darling.

With a wife like you, what more can I ask for?

They say

a man is a woman's most precious piece of jewelry.

This piece of jewelry

is absolutely worth it.

Mr. Shang, Ms. Lin.

Everything's set up for your photoshoot.

Let's go, dear.

(You even went to Mo Weiqing's hometown?)

It wasn't a deliberate visit.

My new job starts next month,

so I did plan to do some traveling

during this period.

So, I passed by her hometown for some sightseeing.

She wouldn't go back there.

Indeed.

She wouldn't go back there.

As soon as I saw her parents,

I understood that.

You even went to her place?

I happened to stay near her house.

Was it really a coincidence?

Mr. Zhou, I do remember

that you don't beat around the bush.

I don't know what's gotten into me.

In the past,

I knew clearly what I wanted.

I knew what my goals were.

But recently,

so many unexpected incidents

happened one after another.

Because of someone I've barely met,

I got into a fight

and lost my job.

Perhaps,

that guy cracked my head in the process.

Perhaps you don't need any reason.

Perhaps you're just in love.

(That was how Mo Weiqing left without a trace,)

(as if she had never existed.)

(But I believe)

[Ansheng Holdings] (that no matter what she chooses now,)

(it's better than being Shang Chun's pet)

(and hiding in a dark corner for the rest of her life.)

We're here.

I still think this is a bad idea.

You've been nagging all the way.

Why are you still harping on this?

It's not a good idea to make an unannounced visit.

We're visiting our daughter,

not someone else.

We should call her first.

That's the right thing to do.

Why call her first?

Did she inform us

when she got a boyfriend?

Did you press it?

Speaking of getting a boyfriend,

I'm still worried about her.

She might get another unreliable boyfriend

like that guy

called An or something.

You've been watching too much television.

Things are now different from our time.

Youngsters nowadays don't meet the parents

until they're ready to get married.

If he only meets us right before they get married,

what if he turns out to be unreliable?

Excuse me.

Oh.

Since she's not telling us now,

it means

she hasn't made her mind up.

If we meet now,

it would be

so embarrassing.

She should be the one feeling embarrassed.

You're her dad. Why are you scared?

Are you going up?

Yes.

What if we go up

and see something

that we shouldn't see?

Excuse me, young man.

You can go ahead.

Okay.

I don't get you.

That's why we're ambushing her now

so we can know

how our daughter really lives.

Otherwise, she'd just hide everything from us

and only tell us the good stuff.

I think

we should still call her first.

That's the right thing to do.

Oh my.

There's no signal here.

803, 803, 803.

Look at this lift.

It's stopping on every floor,

literally every single floor!

803.

Who is it?

Calm down, I'm coming.

Quick, tidy up!

What's wrong?

What happened?

Your dad's a slow talker,

and your mom's got a short temper, right?

Yeah.

They're in the lobby now!

Impossible.

And your building's lift's got no signal!

Why are you so desperate to tidy up?

This is my first time meeting them.

I need to leave a good impression.

If they see how messy the house is,

what would they think?

I need to leave a good impression.

I can't let them see this.

Not a trace!

What else?

This must be where she lives.

-Slowly. -801, 802.

This is 803.

Sir, ma'am!

Dad, Mom.

What brings you here?

Hello, Mr. Su, Mrs. Su.

I'm Wang Ju'an.

Why don't you change into these slippers?

So, you're the eldest son?

Yes, I am.

I have two younger brothers.

That's great. It means he's got a sense of responsibility.

He's responsible and mature.

So, where did you study?

I graduated from Fudan University.

Fudan University?

Great. It's a top-tier university.

So, do you remember how much you scored

in your NECC Mathematics Paper?

-That's too... -What's wrong with that?

Well...

You don't have to ask that.

We're just chatting.

About 130 marks.

You got about 130 for math?

Good. That means you've got a high IQ.

Mom, he graduated from Fudan.

Of course he's good at studying. Why are you asking that, though?

What do you know? Many people might have gotten into top universities,

but not everyone is the same.

Some got in with extra credit or special scholarships.

Only those who scored well in math

can prove that they have a high IQ

and that they're clever.

Mom, I'm hungry. Why don't we cook something?

Let me ask the last question,

and I'll cook something for you.

That's enough.

Wang, here's my last question.

Go ahead, Mrs. Su.

How are your parents doing? All healthy?

I mean,

do you have any hereditary diseases?

Mom, why...

We're just chatting.

Wang, here's the thing.

Don't get me wrong.

I'm not trying to put you down,

but youngsters like both of you

must be stressed out at work.

You're not eating and sleeping well.

What I mean to say is,

it's important

to take care of your health

and well-being

when you're young

so that when you're old,

even if you have any hereditary diseases

or chronic illnesses,

you'd remain healthy, right?

I'm not sure about that, ma'am.

My parents passed away in a car accident years ago.

I'm so sorry about that.

I didn't know.

It's okay.

Well...

Let me cook something good for you.

Hold on.

I'll help you.

Oh my.

You're going to cook?

You guys can talk first.

Get me an apron.

Sure.

Drink some water.

Oh.

Here you go.

You...

Why don't we book a hotel room for your parents tomorrow?

I can arrange that.

It's okay, I can sleep on the couch.

Besides, I can't feel at ease

letting them stay in a hotel room.

Okay.

So, what are your plans for tomorrow?

I need to take my dad to the hospital for a checkup.

He also needs to get a prescription.

I might need to take the day off.

No problem.

I should accompany you tomorrow,

but I have a meeting.

I'll try to join you at noon.

You're joining us tomorrow?

Of course, I need to leave an impression.

You're not scared at all?

Why should I be scared? We're getting to know each other.

Didn't you see how your mom

warmed up to me during dinner?

I didn't see this coming.

You may look cold and stony,

but you sure know how to win over your future in-laws.

That's something you don't know.

This is one of the noble traditions of a Shanghainese gentleman.

That's why they say, the Shanghainese love their sons-in-law.

That's enough, at this rate,

you're about to upend your classy, suave image.

When I'm with you, I don't need to look classy.

I can go low, and low, really low,

as lowly as a speck of dust.

So, Wang is the perfect,

tall, and handsome guy,

and he's got a high IQ, you know?

That's what I love about him the most.

Our daughter's got great taste.

You were prying too much.

Did you have to do that?

Yes, you did say

that we'll let our daughter decide what she wants,

and that we have to trust her,

but this concerns her future happiness.

We need to get into the details.

So, he passed your test?

It's a pass.

Dad, Mom.

You should shower and rest.

Mo!

Wait!

I have something to ask you.

Look at you.

Why didn't you tell us

that you got a new boyfriend?

Because I didn't want you

to drop by unannounced

and scare the wits out of me.

What's wrong with dropping by unannounced?

Is it that bad?

If we didn't come by,

you might just get married secretly one day

and leave us in the dark.

Why would I do that?

Your father has something to ask you.

Go ahead.

You... You ask her.

Your dad wanted to ask

how you met him.

Mom, I'm tired today.

Let's not talk about this now.

Besides, Dad needs to

go to the hospital tomorrow.

It's okay.

Just tell us.

All right, stop using your dad to evade my questions.

I'll let you off for now,

but this conversation isn't over.

Still, now that I think of it,

that poor child lost his mother.

I made some simple homecooked dishes,

and I could see him almost crying while eating.

It broke my heart to see that.

You

need to treat him better.

Don't throw tantrums at him.

Dad, she just met him a few hours ago,

and she's already siding with him.

You just realized that?

She's defected a long time ago.

You're so annoying.

Go take your shower now.

Sure, enjoy your chat.

I'm retiring for the night.

I'm satisfied with him, though.

He's tall and handsome,

and he's got a high IQ.

Good taste.

(This is awesome.)

Even the doctors in Shanghai said you're fine.

You're definitely fine now.

I can finally sleep soundly.

Am I really okay?

Mom, you've been having trouble sleeping?

Of course, he's been so sick.

I couldn't even sleep when I think about his condition.

But you told me earlier

that Dad was as fit as a fiddle.

Why did you lie to me?

Dad, some warm water for you.

He was so sick.

How could I bring myself to tell you?

I couldn't sleep for nights.

Thank goodness

you were there for me.

We're husband and wife, why the courtesies?

I have to.

Coming.

Drink your water.

You're here.

I'm back.

Hello, Mr. Su, Mrs. Su.

Wang, you're here.

Let me change into my slippers.

You don't have to.

Just come in and have a seat.

You don't have to.

Sit down.

Mr. Su, how was your checkup?

It was great. He's fine.

It was okay.

Have a seat.

Sit down.

That's great.

I booked a table at a restaurant

to celebrate the occasion.

No, you don't have to.

Listen, you don't have to spend on us.

Exactly.

You don't have to.

You came all the way here,

so it's my duty to entertain you.

By the way, Mrs. Su,

I bought gifts for you and Mr. Su.

Here.

Look at these.

You...

-It wasn't that expensive. -You're too kind.

It's just a token of appreciation.

So many gifts?

Take a look.

Clothes. A bag.

And... supplements for you.

You're too kind.

I feel so bad for making you spend so much.

What matters is that you like it.

Look at this.

They say bags are a lady's best friend.

Now, you've got yourself a new companion.

Thank you, I love it.

That's good.

It complements your elegance.

It suits you.

So... come on.

Wang.

Mr. Su.

Look how much you've bought.

We feel so bad for making you splurge.

It's just a token of appreciation, Mr. Su.

We feel so bad, really.

So, we'll accept

your gifts, okay?

But you must

accept this as well.

No.

Take it.

Just take it.

Take it.

Just take it.

According to our traditions,

the elders give their juniors a red envelope when they first meet.

Yes, take it.

Take it.

Thank you, Mr. Su.

Thank you so much.

Just take it.

I hope you don't mind.

Actually,

we should have given you more,

but we just refurnished our shop early this year,

and this guy fell sick.

Mom, Mom.

Yes.

It's okay.

So, let's have lunch first.

Yes, let's go for lunch.

Mr. Su, let's go.

Mrs. Su, do you need to get changed?

Sure.

Sure.

All right, then.

Okay.

You should get changed too.

Okay.

Mrs. Su, you look great in this photo.

You too, Mr. Su.

Let's post this online later.

Sure, it's...

Mr. Su, are you okay?

Are you alright?

I'm fine.

Okay, let's go.

You picked a nice restaurant, after all.

Look at the environment,

and this tall wall at the back.

Su Mo loves this place.

We've been here several times.

The ambiance is nice.

Have a seat, Mr. Su.

Sure.

Their food is fresh too.

I hope you'll like it.

We love it.

Look, we just took these photos.

That's so pretty.

Look at this. Say something.

Sorry for making you splurge again.

Not at all. The food is delicious and cheap.

It offers much value for money.

Most importantly, you're happy with it.

Yes, we're happy.

This is such a classy restaurant.

Look, even the bowls look so gorgeous.

Mom.

That's not for drinking.

Why not, Mrs. Su?

Just drink it if you want to. Come on.

It tastes pretty good.

-Yes. -It's got a faint scent.

But it's kind of cold.

Mr. Su, I'll get you something else.

Let me pour you a glass of water.

Yes, you shouldn't drink that.

You need warm water.

Okay.

Su Mo, you're not trying the water?

Let me pour you a glass of water too.

Allow me.

Dad, Mom, what else do you want to eat?

It's okay.

Just order what you want.

I'm ordering, then.

Okay.

Here, watch me make a grand entrance.

Didn't you hear me? I'm making a grand entrance.

Look at me.

Well?

Turn around.

Turn around.

And here's the star, look.

Not bad.

It looks good.

I know, right?

You're now a Parisian model.

One more shot.

Come on, here.

-The bag. -Okay.

Looks great.

Looks good, doesn't it?

Try your new clothes now.

No need.

-Come on. -No need.

It's obvious that it's my size.

No need.

Your bag is beautiful.

Beautiful. That's the only English word your dad knows.

So, Wang is not just courteous.

His taste

is just as good as your tailor dad.

Look how fitting this coat is.

And the material, you see?

It's so comfortable.

The design looks modern too.

Nice.

The only thing is that the bag is too small,

and it's got lots of metal accessories.

It's too small for you?

Are you planning to use it as a grocery basket?

Why would I use it as a basket?

Get my medicine.

I'll get it for you later.

I need to take my shower.

All right, then.

Shut the door.

Got it.

So,

this bag that Wang bought for your mother,

it's expensive, isn't it?

To us,

it's definitely not that cheap,

but to him,

it's nothing.

I know it might be too early to ask this,

but is Wang planning to marry you?

Of course. We're serious about this.

So, when he's in front of his friends and clients,

how does he introduce you?

He's never done that.

I asked him not to make our relationship public.

You're worried that people might gossip?

Well,

in terms of our financial background,

we're a far cry

from his family.

That's why it's inevitable

if someone were to gossip.

While I was in the hospital, I did a lot of thinking.

You need money

to survive in this world,

but having too much money might not be a good thing.

More importantly, don't put yourself down.

If he's good to you, that's fine.

We can overcome any kind of obstacle.

But if he doesn't treat you well...

That won't happen. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing.

That's good to hear.

Well, I believe in you.

Remember this, though.

Don't let your relationship affect your work.

A woman can only stand proudly

beside a man

when she's financially independent.

I know. Don't worry.

All right.

♪Straying into a glamorous banquet♪

♪We have no way back♪

♪Time is like water within the palm♪

♪We can't catch hold of it♪

♪Blundering around this city♪

♪To find ourselves a spot♪

♪Many people are smitten with the fantasy♪

♪I savor the taste of collapse♪

♪My heart becomes impregnable, then♪

♪Until anxiety and exhaustion♪

♪Are crushed down by me♪

♪Straying into a glamorous banquet♪

♪We have no way back♪

♪Time is like water within the palm♪

♪We can't catch hold of it♪

♪Blundering around this city♪

♪To find ourselves a spot♪

♪Many people are smitten with the fantasy♪

♪I savor the taste of collapse♪

♪My heart becomes impregnable, then♪

♪Until anxiety and exhaustion♪

♪Are crushed down by me♪

♪I savor the taste of collapse♪

♪My heart becomes impregnable, then♪

♪Until anxiety and exhaustion♪

♪Are crushed down by me♪

♪Refusing to muddle along in the darkness♪

♪Vulnerable and defeated♪

♪I see a silver lining♪

♪I make a desperate attempt to break through♪

♪I have been honest♪

♪I have fought♪

♪I want to protect you♪

♪We will overcome♪

♪We will experience♪

♪To be fortresses behind each other's backs♪