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[The Outsider]

[Episode 30]

(Kele.)

(Time for breakfast.)

Good morning, Mr. Wang.

Morning.

Mr. Zhao, wake up. Time for breakfast.

He's got a loud voice.

Didn't you sleep well?

No, I slept soundly.

Did I disturb your sleep

last night?

Not at all.

How about this?

I'll sleep on the floor, and you'll sleep on the bed tonight.

We can take turns every day.

Really?

Of course.

Here, Kele.

Mr. Wang, I made some porridge with century egg and pork.

I hope you don't mind.

Sure.

Aren't we going to wait for Su Mo?

Why would she come when you're here?

Thank you.

Kele, eat up.

You need to go to school later.

Ms. Cong, you're good at this.

What a sumptuous breakfast.

Actually, Kele and I usually have simple meals.

Still, is this supposed to be

Chinese or Western?

A Chinese breakfast

should have pickles and fermented tofu to go with porridge.

So, where are the pickles and tofu?

Youtiao goes with freshly made soy milk.

In a Western breakfast, milk goes with an omelet,

and coffee with toast.

Still, where are the coffee and eggs?

Also,

you mentioned

that you usually have simpler meals,

but Kele is growing up.

He needs balanced and well-planned meals.

Otherwise, he wouldn't grow tall.

Yes, sir.

I understand.

And how can I not have Su Mo during breakfast?

Mr. Wang,

no wonder you're so tall.

But why are you still nagging when breakfast is served

right in front of you?

I know he's joking.

The kid is just joking.

Eat up.

Mr. Zhao.

What are you doing?

Nothing.

Get back to work.

I don't have any work now.

You've got lots of free time?

I'll assign you some work, then.

My debriefing report.

Go, then.

Hurry up.

Thank you, Ms. Cong.

Hello, Ms. Cong.

What are you doing?

Here.

What is this?

To avoid awkward situations

like what happened this morning,

I managed to get a copy

of Wang's daily meal schedule.

You can refer to it.

You're nuts.

-What's wrong with you? -Ms. Cong.

Listen to me.

What?

Zhao Xiangqing.

Do you really think I'm his maid?

No.

What...

-Mr. Zhao. -You...

This is the debriefing report for the last quarter.

You're a fast worker.

Are you sure everything is correct?

Want me to check it?

I'll check it.

Go.

Yes, sir.

Work hard.

Yeah.

Work hard.

-Zhao Xiang... -Listen to me.

This is just for your reference.

Okay?

I've also downloaded

a cooking app.

We'll deal with this together.

Once we make it through this,

everything will return to peace.

Don't get worked up.

I'm not his maid.

Ms. Cong.

Let's talk it out, okay?

Let's talk.

(I can't take it anymore.)

I'm going crazy.

That man is spoiled to the core.

Didn't you know?

I didn't know he was so picky.

I had to wake up before six to warm his milk

and cook porridge.

Even my son isn't so fussy.

Look, Zhao Xiangqing couldn't sleep the whole night.

He even had to buy him a new washing machine.

Unbelievable.

It's one comes with a washer-dryer, mind you.

I wonder what he's thinking.

You're having instant noodles again?

This is different today.

It's cooked with spring water.

Where's Cong Rong?

Why aren't we having dinner at her place?

Well...

Her son has a test coming up,

so she's helping him study.

It's inappropriate for us to be there.

Besides, she's in a bad mood.

She's emotionally unstable.

Is that so?

My instincts tell me you're lying.

She's on strike.

Strike?

I was thinking

if I should order food delivery

or cook instant noodles.

In the end, I chose instant noodles

because takeaways

might be unhygienic.

Why don't I cook some eggs for you?

You want them fried or boiled?

Actually, you can order some fancy takeaways.

It's not about the price.

Takeaways are unhygienic, to begin with.

Just make do with these noodles.

You miser.

These immoral manufacturers

are already using pressed meat,

and they gave so little.

What meat is this?

Chicken.

I forgot.

Here.

Give me that.

Chicken?

What happened to Mr. Wang?

What happened?

What's wrong with him?

He suddenly passed out.

I'm still in shock.

Here.

What did you make him eat?

Chicken-flavored instant noodles.

You're dead meat.

Mr. Wang is allergic to chicken.

Don't you know?

I knew that,

but I didn't expect

that they'd put real chicken

into the noodles.

It's probably just trace amounts.

Why does he look like he's dying?

This happens.

Sometimes, if you have serious allergies,

even a whiff could make your body convulse.

Is that real?

Why would I joke about that?

Well, he needs to go to the emergency room now.

I called 110.

I mean, 120.

I called them. The ambulance is coming.

Wait.

I think I'm getting better.

Really?

Just let me recover slowly, alone.

Look at yourself. How can you recover by yourself?

Listen to me.

I've been through this

countless times since childhood.

I'll be fine soon.

That's a relief.

Now, I'm just feeling fatigued

and kind of itchy.

Can anyone here help me get up

so I can lean on the bed?

I need someone to scratch me.

I'm still feeling itchy.

Slowly.

Well,

do you need more

of this spray?

No, no.

Then, do you still feel any discomfort anywhere?

Shortness of breath, perhaps?

If your trick fails,

let's see how you guys will clean up the mess.

It won't.

So...

I don't think I should be here now.

Can I go to your place?

No.

I'll bring along a bottle of wine.

Kele is asleep. Keep your voice down.

Only drinking, no talking.

Your face is going to bleed if you keep scratching.

I didn't know you still cared about me.

Don't get the wrong idea.

I thought you didn't want me anymore.

To think a packet of instant noodles

got you coming here.

I just don't want to see Zhao Xiangqing and Cong

cleaning up after you.

This is our problem,

so you should be dealing with just me.

Why are you mooching off your colleagues?

You're just trying to embarrass me.

If you'd let me stay at your place,

I can deal with you every day.

Su Mo, don't do this.

This is Zhao Xiangqing's house.

This is inappropriate.

Su Mo.

We can fight with words, not violence.

This is inappropriate.

I don't see any rashes or red spots.

Your skin is as smooth as a baby's.

Where's your allergy?

It's gone.

This is the power of love.

Su Mo, Su Mo!

Wait...

Xiangqing.

Where are you?

Where's Su?

You think I'd call you back if she's still around?

Come in.

It's okay, let's drink some.

Can't bear to finish it?

No.

Why would I?

I just decanted it.

That was quick, wasn't it?

Well, how was it?

Quick, you say?

It was.

I just left the house, and you called me back.

You expected us to talk the whole night long?

She saw through it.

What did I tell you?

I said your idea wouldn't work.

It's childish.

Don't give me that "I told you so" nonsense.

To salvage my love life,

I almost sacrificed my own life.

Here.

Su Mo is truly

a tough nut to crack.

My romance tips always work,

so what went wrong this time?

If persevering doesn't work,

I shall keep persevering, on and on.

I've caused much inconvenience for Cong Rong,

and I think it's inappropriate to trouble her any more,

so from now on,

Xiangqing and I will be cooking

all by ourselves.

That's good.

We don't have soy sauce,

and the meat is cooking,

so can I borrow yours?

Thanks.

Guess it's mine now.

Xiangqing said you gave me the wrong one.

This is light soy sauce. It lacks color and depth.

Actually, if you think this is annoying,

you can just set the passcode back.

Persevere.

Dig in.

You tried your best.

Why...

Why can't we just dine out?

We must put on a convincing act.

If we dine out, I'd have no reason to borrow her soy sauce.

Su Mo would see through my ploy again.

Your attempts to win her sympathy aren't working.

Even if you die of starvation, she'd still ignore you.

How about this?

I'll get a whole poached chicken,

and you can gobble...

Maybe just parts of it?

Then, when you're in the hospital,

she'd get worried,

and she'd visit you.

Are you trying to kill me

or yourself?

Control your portion.

What if it goes out of control?

Then, keep it under control.

Food delivery?

Mr. Wang, I knew you'd give in.

I didn't order delivery.

Want to have dinner together?

Here are all the condiments you'll need.

Stop knocking on my door for no reason.

If you do that again,

I'll just move somewhere else.

As for my job in Ansheng,

by the end of this year,

I'd have accumulated a year's worth of experience.

After that, I'll get another job.

Why?

I'm asking you, why?

I'm doing so much for you,

so what else do you want me to do?

Let go.

You're too cruel to me.

Don't shift the blame on me.

Okay, I admit I didn't handle things properly.

But shouldn't we try to solve the problem

when our relationship is in crisis?

I said that one day,

if we lose sight of each other,

just stay where you are, and I'll find you.

You promised me.

So what?

Since it's a promise, you can't break it.

Right now, you just need to be yourself,

and I'll be your man.

When you're tired, you can rest on my shoulder.

When you feel lonely, I can keep you company.

[Yiting]

Pick it up.

Why aren't you picking it up?

Hello?

Hello, An?

I'm going to France next week.

I heard from Aunt

that you're also going to France for work next week.

Let's travel together. We can keep each other company.

No.

I made it clear that day.

You were drunk that night.

I don't blame you.

Don't take it to heart.

I'm absolutely sober now.

I'm telling you clearly

that I see you as a sister.

That's all, nothing more.

Have a safe trip.

I'm busy. Bye.

Tell me if you're unhappy about something.

Also,

stop thinking about resigning or moving.

They won't work.

Just my name alone

allows me to find you anywhere in the world.

I can accept failures,

but I won't let myself miss out on you.

Let's give each other six months.

If you still can't accept and forgive me,

I'll disappear from your life.

But after you calm down,

if you think the same way as I do,

we'll get married officially.

I do fear marriage.

But what I fear even more

is not having you.

An.

Hey, Tianyu.

I'll be right there.

-An! -The meeting is starting soon?

Yiting, why are you here?

I have a meeting.

An,

it's lunchtime.

I'm going to France tomorrow.

Even if you won't see me off,

we should at least have lunch together.

Tianyu, come in.

Let's go.

Yiting.

I made it clear that day.

We can't...

Where were you that night?

At home.

At home?

Tianlin said you weren't home.

I knew he was lying.

Perhaps I didn't specify

that I was at my girlfriend's place.

Girlfriend?

I was at Su Mo's place.

Su Mo?

An,

don't talk about Su Mo anymore.

You have broken up.

Besides, I should be your girlfriend.

We're childhood sweethearts born into the same social class.

We're meant for each other.

Why must you...

That's not important.

We're talking about love, not wealth.

In terms of spirituality,

we make a better match.

We have mutual interests and friends.

We're suited for each other in every way.

Stop avoiding the truth.

You're the one who's avoiding the truth.

Su Mo and I have made up.

She's my girlfriend.

I don't believe you.

She doesn't want you anymore.

She doesn't care about you.

Only I truly love you.

An, you'd rather lie

just to push me away?

Let go of my man!

Your man?

You said I just have to stay where I am,

and you will come to find me.

Can I still hold you to that?

Of course you can.

You don't have to shoo me away.

I'm here to say goodbye anyway.

Wang Ju'an.

You made this decision.

Don't regret it.

Put your hands down.

You said I was your man?

Do you mean it?

You don't like it?

Of course I do.

Don't be happy just yet.

We still have six months to go.

By then, you'd probably suffer a defeat.

Impossible.

Together, we can fight against the entire world.

As long as you love me.

Mr. Wang, I...

Yiting.

Tianlin.

My mom said

you're going to France tomorrow.

I haven't finished the clothes you ordered.

Then, deliver them to France.

I can even help you promote them there.

You're not coming back anymore?

Don't tease me.

Why would I?

Because I...

I ran away from the battle.

Wang Ju'an is a crude man.

He's not for artistic people like us.

Are you trying to cheer me up?

Do you feel happier now?

I know.

You all think that it's just my own wishful thinking,

and it looks silly.

I never said that.

Speaking of being silly,

I'm sillier than you are.

Actually, you had more opportunities than I do.

It's just that you were not trying.

I've never wanted to take her away from him.

I just want her to be happy.

Now, I know who she loves.

As long as she's happy,

I'm satisfied.

When I'm gone,

no one will do silly things with you anymore.

You need to wise up.

What?

I made this scented sachet.

I've been carrying it around.

It's a lucky charm.

Take it.

You'll find someone better.

Of course.

You will find someone better too.

Bye.

Where about my gift?

I'm going to promote your clothes in France. What else do you want?

That was quick.

Are you so eager to kick me out?

What are you saying?

Since you're here,

you should stay for a few more days.

Can't bear to see me leave?

A little.

I was getting used to your presence here.

I'll stay for another two days, then.

Really?

Cut it out.

Where's Cong Rong?

Let me bid her goodbye first.

She's picking Kele up from class.

She could have said goodbye to me first.

I'm representing her.

What's that?

Split this equally between you and Cong Rong.

This...

This is an expensive gift, Mr. Wang.

Take care, Mr. Wang.

Bye.

It feels good to be back home.

Careful, don't hurt yourself.

-♪The phone...♪ -Change into your slippers.

Yes, ma'am.

♪The phone keeps ringing♪

Home is still the best.

Look at the environment

and ambiance here.

And this anti-theft door.

Our torturous days have finally come to an end.

A shopping card?

So much money?

You think it's too expensive too, right?

He's only been here for two weeks,

and he's giving so much.

I should give it back to him.

He's Wang Ju'an, after all.

He wouldn't stay for free.

How about this?

I'll get him to give us a card with a lower value.

Come on.

It's okay.

He made you buy a new washing machine.

And all the dishes I cooked weren't in vain.

I guess he did his calculations.

Any less than this, and he'd feel embarrassed.

Any more, and we wouldn't accept it.

Right?

Our efforts didn't go to waste, after all.

Look.

We sent them into the bridal chamber.

We've performed a great act of merit.

Mr. Zhao, what's a bridal chamber?

Don't ask nonsensical questions.

It's a tuition class,

and it's tough there.

I don't want to be there, then.

What is it, Kele?

Mr. Zhao.

So, the toilet is clogged again.

-Again? -Again?

I'll take care of this.

Boy, you've been producing

quite a lot of output.

Not really.

Mom, I'm hungry.

Can you slice some apples?

You're hungry again?

No wonder your output is increasing.

[Dearest Mommy]

Mr. Zhao, someone's calling you.

Rascal, you think you're all grown up now?

I've told you so many times.

Stop renting that house.

Your own house has been left empty for six months,

so there shouldn't be any formaldehyde anymore.

What are you doing out there anyway?

Mom.

I heard you.

I'm busy.

Move back in already.

Okay, got it. Bye.

Kele, what was that?

Don't pick up others' calls,

got it?

I didn't mean it.

Mr. Zhao was busy,

so I was just helping him.

Okay. Here's your apple.

You're not cutting it?

Just eat the whole fruit.

My teeth can't bite into it.

I'll take this instead.

I thought it would take a longer time

to clear the air in my house.

When I said that my neighbor was disturbing me,

that was a lie.

I know.

You do?

When?

Why didn't you expose me, then?

You actually like me, don't you?

Of course not.

But I do.

Mom, my teeth are stuck on the apple!

Coming.

Let's talk.

I'm having a meeting with Mr. Wang.

Just give me ten minutes.

I promise to make it snappy, okay?

Well...

Why are you so calm?

How else should I behave?

Like a puppy

in love for the first time?

No,

not to that extent.

Well...

You know,

in such situations,

things can be different, more or less.

What do you think?

Let's not share the car from now on.

I'll get a taxi today,

and you can drive.

You just paid the rent for this quarter, right?

You can stay for three months,

and you should go home after that.

What's wrong with you?

Why are you

moving from one extreme end

to the other?

I'm "too calm" when I'm not doing anything,

and when I do say something,

you say I'm extreme.

You're always right, aren't you?

Hold it.

Cong Rong, I can never win a debate

against you.

I just want an answer from you.

What are you planning

to do with me?

Nothing.

I've already...

I've already confessed my feelings for you.

You're trying to charm a divorced single mother.

Can you take responsibility?

Yes.

Do you know what marriage is?

I do.

You do?

Marriage is about facing trivial problems

like choosing to save your mother or wife first when they fall into a river.

It's a merger of two different families

that goes on day after day, year after year.

You think a mommy's boy like you can handle that?

I need to attend a meeting.

(The moment you open your eyes in the morning,)

(your clothes are all neatly hung by your bedside.)

Even when you're choosing which necktie to wear,

you still need to ask for your mother's opinion.

Seriously?

(To promote you,)

(Mr. Wang has probably offended lots of people.)

Don't make them laugh at you in the end,

and don't make me

(laugh at you.)

Why did you dodge?

You think I'm about to eat you?

(I don't play coy)

(like other young girls do.)

(And I'm not the clingy, lovey-dovey kind of girl.)

(That's why I tend to be attracted)

by detail-oriented men.

Mr. Liu, you're early today.

I just boiled some water.

Come and take a seat.

Thank you.

Well...

Have you been doing well?

I have.

I mainly do the chores here

and entertain the guests.

We don't get many customers here,

so I have a lot of time to myself.

And you?

Has everything been okay?

I'm doing well too.

I'm now working in a charity organization,

and I'm enjoying it.

It's all my fault.

I made you lose your job.

No.

It wasn't your fault.

In fact, I think my current job

suits me more.

Stop consoling me.

I'm not.

I meant what I said.

So,

how did you find me?

Actually, I could have found you

as long as I put in the effort.

I thought

I should respect your wishes.

You wanted to heal by yourself,

so I shouldn't have come to disturb you.

What about now?

Now...

Now, I need you.

I mean, my organization needs you.

We're hiring lately.

We need a professional accountant.

I think you fit the bill.

Ever since I graduated,

I've never really worked as an accountant.

I can't do it.

You can.

How about this?

Before you accept the official job offer,

we have a freelance accountant now,

and you can be his assistant first.

No, I think...

You don't have to give me an answer right away.

I haven't taken a vacation in some time.

This looks like a good place to unwind.

I'm planning to stay for a few days.

So,

you can tell me when I leave.

Is that okay?

I'll think about it.

I can take the afternoon off

to show you around.

Sure.

(I'd like to take this afternoon off.)

No problem.

We don't have much to do anyway.

Have fun with your friend.

Go ahead.

Thank you.

Ma'am.

It's written clearly on the contract

that he has to compensate you.

Here.

This is my business card.

Just a moment.

I'm almost done.

If he still doesn't believe what you say,

tell him to call me,

and I'll talk to him, okay?

Thank you, Mr. Zhou.

-No worries. -Thank you, Mr. Zhou.

Mr. Zhou, I have something to ask too.

Look.

This is an IOU statement.

Someone borrowed my money.

Yes, it can be done.

I'll give you my business card.

Pass him my number as well.

I'll talk to him.

(Zhong Sheng, you've been doing great.)

I heard your article won another award in town.

Professor Liu suggested me join the competition,

so I was just trying my luck.

You're too humble.

A talented writer like you

deserves all the support you can get from the university.

I'll make this short.

There's a one-year student exchange program,

and Professor Liu recommended your name to the board.

Student exchange?

Yes.

Here, fill in this form.

[Student Exchange Program Application Form] Discuss it with your parents.

Then, give the completed form to me.

Thank you, sir.

No worries.

It's a one-year student exchange program at Boston University.

That would literally make my resume shine.

My university has been so kind to me.

I must study hard

and perform well.

No, you can't go.

You can't just dump me like this.

What do you mean by that?

You are dumping me, aren't you?

You're leaving the country.

What about me?

What do you mean?

It's one year.

Don't you know what one year means?

It's not a very long time.

Yes, it's not that long for you

because you don't care about me at all.

What did you say?

I said you don't care about me at all.

Otherwise, you would have hesitated

when you received the offer.

Aren't you worried that I'd cheat on you,

betray you,

and fall in love with someone else?

I have faith in your character.

I don't understand what the problem is.

You sound like it's nothing.

Wang Jian.

I will get upset if you keep this up.

It's not three or five years.

Do you have to kick up a fuss?

Besides, we're not living in a world

where the Internet doesn't exist.

We can still chat

through video calls and voice calls.

I didn't know you were so petty.

Don't touch me.

Zhong Sheng.

Don't touch me.

I'm not petty.

I just can't bear to part with you.

It's not that hard to book a flight ticket.

We can still hang out during summer and winter breaks.

Besides, they have a long Christmas holiday period.

Have you ever heard of this saying?

If two hearts are meant to be intertwined,

so what if they're physically apart most of the time?

We're not even together most of the time,

so how do we even twine our hearts together?

(She makes it sound like it's no big deal,)

(but who knows what would happen)

(in a long-distance relationship?)

(If I take a semester or two off to follow her,)

(Ju'an would kill me.)

(What should I do?)

(Who else could talk her out of this?)

♪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♪