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=Best Choice Ever=

=Episode 7=

You've just returned home. Just focus on your work.

You don't have to often visit me.

From a professional standpoint,

I think you can entrust someone with the management

of Xing'anli to make it to the next level.

Who can I entrust?

Me, your grandson.

And Mai Chenghuan.

I'll work with her.

We both do it together.

It's a win-win cooperation.

Zhiming, you don't know what a family means.

Try this.

Grandma, eat less crab.

Crabs are cold in nature

and not good for your health.

If I were young,

I would be willing to eat less

to live a healthy life.

But I am over 80.

I don't care if I'm keeping a healthy lifestyle.

Here, have some.

It goes with the vinegar.

Okay, and there's one more thing.

I've found

some top private medical facilities.

I plan to get you a membership.

If you don't feel well,

their medical staff will diagnose you.

A membership?

No need to cost your money.

It's necessary. Otherwise, I can't focus on my work.

It is well worth the money.

A membership? Insurance?

You swindler.

Grandma. Mom, what happened?

Your mom hit my grandson.

Your grandson?

Hi.

Mr. Yao?

You know each other?

Mom, this is my new boss, Mr. Yao.

My name is Yao Zhiming.

I'm Grandma's grandson.

Grandma, I didn't know about this.

Are you alright, Mr. Yao?

Do you need to apply some ice?

Why do you have ice in your bag?

I heard that my mom hit someone,

so I bought it at a convenience store.

Use it to make the swelling down.

Take a seat.

Grandma, you must have been startled. Have an orange.

Liu, why are you so impulsive?

Chenghuan is more sensible than you.

No, let me explain.

Mom, this is what I was thinking.

I thought he was a bad guy, doing a pyramid scheme.

I was worried about you.

I tried to protect you.

I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry, Zhao.

Never mind, but I'm Yao.

Yao.

I've been wanting to introduce him to you.

But Zhiming was worried it might cause you trouble.

So, he didn't let me do that.

Liu, are you here for something?

No, nothing.

Mom, Huan has visited you

on behalf of my whole family.

Today, I'm here to tell you the good news.

Huan is getting married soon.

- Where's the ring? - I took it off.

What? Why?

- Why? - Huan.

Is your fiance the guy who went on a blind date behind your back?

Mom, it's not Xin Jialiang's fault.

We met Xin Jialiang's family yesterday.

Mom, don't bother Grandma with this.

It's okay. Let me finish.

Xin Jialiang's family really upset me.

They have their noses in the air.

They know my family doesn't have money.

So, they aren't satisfied with Huan.

It makes me so mad.

She's my only daughter.

I don't want others to look down on her.

Mom.

You can give her more dowry.

Yes, exactly.

But I can't afford to do that.

Mom, I know you like Huan.

You know, marriage is a big deal.

Could you help her with her wedding?

Enough, Mom. When will you understand?

It's not about whether Grandma can help or not.

They look down on us

no matter what we do. Do you understand?

Huan, let's go out to enjoy the sunshine.

Sorry again, Yao.

Grandma, my mom doesn't mean to be rude.

Please don't blame her.

She's just anxious about my marriage.

You have to be calm and think carefully about it.

You have to know what you want.

I kind of don't know what to do.

Jialiang and I were in a stable relationship.

I thought that if the two of us worked hard,

we could live a happy life together.

But I realized I was too naive

when our families met.

Marriage is the integration of two families.

The two families have different opinions,

with so many conflicts from the start.

There will be more difficulties in the future.

Do you have the courage to face them?

I do, but I'm not sure if Jialiang does.

Grandma, I feel increasingly

that Jialiang has changed.

So, what can I do for you?

Grandma, you don't need to help me.

I must resolve this matter on my own.

When I was young, I had the disease.

You paid for my treatment.

And you took great care of me.

I am very grateful.

Now that I've grown up,

I want to make a better life for my family on my own.

This is what I have been striving for.

I have never thought of soaring high by marrying someone.

But I'm in between my mom and Jialiang.

I don't know what to do.

Huan, this bracelet has fine quality.

I've worn it for most of my life.

Today, I give it to you.

No, this is too precious. I can't accept it.

My mother gave this to me.

I tell you the same words she said to me.

Huan, whether you get married or not,

there's the possibility of regret in the future.

You have the right to regret it.

But you must know

what you really want.

What's your trash?

Hazardous waste, Auntie.

Auntie? Who's your auntie?

I'm not related to you.

I tell you once more.

My name is Yao Zhiming.

I'm Ms. Chen Shuzhen's grandson.

I'm related to her through blood.

So what?

Why have you disappeared for years?

Who knows if you're lying?

Maybe you're an imposter.

Although I lived abroad,

I stayed in touch with Grandma.

So, what are you back for now?

To trick her into buying insurance.

You really are an insurance salesman?

You have no conscience.

Are you trying to fool your own grandma?

Listen, she doesn't have much money.

And she's my family.

I can't let you cheat her.

How do you know she has no money?

Perhaps she doesn't like to show off her wealth.

I knew it.

You're not a good man.

Look at you.

You have ill intentions.

I warn you.

She doesn't have much money.

She just has her retirement pension.

After paying the bunk fee and meal fee,

she has little money left.

Don't try to get money from her.

She has no money to buy insurance.

(Do they not know about Grandma's true situation?)

How old are you?

Are you married?

Do you have children?

How can you be Huan's leader?

You have so many questions about me.

Are you going to set me up?

No girl wants to be your girlfriend.

What happened?

I'm telling you.

I just offended him to protect your grandma.

Be careful of him.

He doesn't seem like a good person.

Enough, Mom.

If you go on like this, I will lose my job.

He didn't scrape off the fish scales.

Time to cook the meal.

Yu, you're back.

You came back so early.

I bought a carp. Do you cook, or should I?

I'll cook.

I don't trust your cooking.

Leave it to me.

You didn't scrape off the fish scales?

Remember to ask the vendor to do it.

How come you two came back together? Where have you been?

I went to see Grandma with Mom.

Her grandma gave her a bracelet.

Show it to Dad.

Look.

It looks expensive.

Mom, it's Grandma's most precious thing.

It doesn't matter how much it costs.

I will cherish it.

Why did you bother her?

What's wrong with that?

I have to think about Huan's dowry.

Haven't I told you?

- Wait for the demolition compensation. - My foot.

That's going to take forever.

I'm tired of hearing it.

We can't let Huan get married without her dowry.

Enough, Mom.

I know you are worried about me.

But getting married is my own business.

Let me decide on my own, okay?

Huan, take a rest.

When the meal is ready, I'll let you know.

Alright, I will cook.

I'm going to change my clothes.

Grandma, I will arrange a better place for you to live.

And I'll hire someone to look after you.

No need. It's quite good living here.

Keep this card and buy whatever you like.

I know you're not short of money.

I just want to do something for you.

I lack nothing.

Chenghuan has taken good care of me over the years.

Is Chenghuan doing well at work?

Yeah, she works very hard.

I have to tell you.

You mustn't boss her around.

Although you are not related by blood,

you have to treat her like your sister.

You must take good care of her.

I know you came to see me for something.

This is my assessment for you.

Grandma, I visit you out of concern.

Good.

Get along well with Huan.

I will do as you say.

- Chenghuan. - Mr. Zhu.

I'll give you an important job.

Mr. Yao is in a meeting in the banquet hall on the first floor.

I need you to hand him an important document.

- Right now? - Yes.

Do I need to relay any message to Mr. Yao?

No, you don't have to say anything.

I have a family matter to deal with.

There's an activity at my son's school today.

Originally, my wife would join it.

But she suddenly can't make it.

So I have to go instead.

Otherwise, I should personally deliver it to Mr. Yao.

It's fine. Leave it to me.

You can buy Mr. Yao a cup of coffee. I'll reimburse you.

No, I'll take care of it.

- I'll reimburse you. - Bye, Mr. Zhu.

What important mission? Isn't Mr. Yao downstairs?

Mr. Zhu left out the documents.

He asked you to take the fall.

Alright, stop gossiping behind the boss' back.

Besides, I want to join the meeting.

I'll buy you a coffee.

Your proposal was so flashy.

When do you plan to hold a wedding?

How about I give you a discount?

You help me boost my performance.

No problem. Help me tidy the table up.

My app shows that I have booked a room.

If you don't arrange a room for me within ten minutes,

I'll complain about you to your manager.

I am sorry, madam.

There might be an issue with the booking system.

I do not see your booking information.

Currently, the business rooms are fully booked.

I am sorry, madam.

Didn't you hear me?

I'll say it again.

If you don't arrange a room for me within ten minutes,

I'll let your manager fire you.

Even so, I can't help.

- Please stop filming. - What?

- Thank you. - Watch your manner.

I'm going to expose you.

How unprofessional you are.

- Madam. - This is the Botticelli Hotel.

Madam, I am Mai Chenghuan,

the manager of the Marketing and Sales Department.

I'm at your service.

Mai Chenghuan?

You must resolve this issue.

Otherwise, I will expose you

and let the netizens see how your hotel makes ill-gotten money.

I fully understand your feelings.

I guess you must have just returned from abroad.

You must be exhausted from the long-haul flight.

If I were in your shoes, I would be very angry too.

I haven't returned for over a decade.

The first hotel I chose upon returning was Botticelli.

And such a frustrating thing happened.

I understand you.

Madam, I have an idea.

Take a rest for a moment.

I'll offer you a fruit platter.

Then I will immediately fix the problem.

Let me help. This way, madam. Carry the luggage.

Listen, I've been filming.

Don't you try any tricks.

I was told there were no available rooms.

I'd like to see how you get me a room.

I will resolve it right away.

Are there any rooms available now?

Our hotel has been hosting conferences recently.

I guess the Room Division made a mistake.

We have no available rooms now.

Do you have a solution?

Right away, madam, please wait.

Just a moment, please.

Mr. Yao, Mr. Zhu asked me to give it to you.

And as you have already seen,

it is quite urgent now.

I have an impertinent request.

Could you offer up your executive suite?

That's not appropriate.

Okay. It's urgent. Here.

Thank you. I will have them take care of your belongings.

That's quite selfless of you.

It will be resolved.

Mr. Yao has given his room to the guest.

Let the room service staff tidy it up.

Take good care of Mr. Yao's belongings.

- I see, Chenghuan. - Madam, it's already fixed.

I just got permission from my boss.

He also just returned home.

So, he has empathy for your situation

and approved an executive suite for you.

- Are you satisfied with this solution? - It's fine.

Without Chenghuan's help, you would have been in big trouble.

Thank you for your understanding.

It may take a while to tidy up the room.

I'll accompany you for a while. This way, please.

- Chenghuan, you're back. - Chenghuan.

- Chenghuan. - Mr. Zhu.

Didn't I ask you to deliver the materials to Mr. Yao?

How come you upgraded the room instead?

Was that your idea?

I'm sorry, Mr. Zhu.

It was urgent at the time, so I handled it on my own.

Well done.

That guest wrote a promotional article.

It made the front page of the review website.

And she specifically thanked you. Take a look.

(To the leaders of Botticelli )

You've saved us a substantial amount in marketing expenses.

Mr. Zhu, you ought to thank Mr. Yao.

If he hadn't given his room to the guest,

I wouldn't have been able to fix it.

Mr. Zhu, I think you can advise the Room Division

to improve the room booking process.

Chenghuan, we can do them a favor.

But we shouldn't meddle in their business.

If I intervene,

that's not appropriate.

Mai Chenghuan was right.

If every employee cares

about the company's development as she does,

our hotel will grow better.

You're right.

I'll go and talk to the Room Division.

I gotta go.

Mr. Yao, thank you for today.

If you're free after work,

I would like to buy you a coffee to express my gratitude.

Sure, see you after work.

Thanks.

Mr. Yao, your coffee.

Give it a try. I'm a regular here.

The coffee is really good.

- How is it? - Not bad.

Actually, if you want to thank me,

can you accompany me to visit Grandma on Saturday?

On Saturday? I'll be having tea with Grandma in Xing'anli.

You often accompany her to Xing'anli?

Yes, Grandma is a regular there.

She loves their tea and pastries.

She goes there often.

You have a good relationship with Grandma?

Of course, she watched me grow up.

But you two aren't related.

Does that matter?

Mr. Yao, no offense.

But you're her grandson.

After all these years,

why hasn't anyone from your family come to visit Grandma?

My Grandpa had someone else after marrying Grandma.

And Grandma decisively got a divorce.

So Grandpa took my dad and me abroad to do business.

Grandma has never talked to me about her past.

She always seems so gentle, resolute,

and optimistic.

I never knew she had such experiences.

Yeah, I was young at that time.

There wasn't much I could do.

If you have time on Saturdays,

- let's visit Grandma together. - Sure.

Tastes good.

Wake up.

Wake up!

What's wrong with you? I fell asleep.

- Emergency. - What is it?

Give these to Xin Zhishan tomorrow.

- Who? - Xin Zhishan, Jialiang's Dad.

I've never met him.

I don't know him. Why should I see him?

Mai Laitian.

Did you do anything for your daughter's wedding?

Think about it.

You're being evasive to help.

Anyway, this is a top priority.

If anything goes wrong with such an important matter,

you'll be fully responsible.

Why is it my responsibility?

Fine, I will do it.

What should I say to him?

Let me tell you...

You scared me!

You're sitting on my foot.

Stay still.

He missed the meeting with us last time.

You put the feelers out

to see what he thinks about his son's wedding.

Visit him to represent our sincerity

and improve relations with them. Understand?

Yeah.

Don't sleep.

Think about what to say carefully.

Got it.

Do the gifts look good enough?

Yep.

Take a look at them, okay?

It's okay?

Yes, it's fine.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Do you have an appointment? - No, I don't.

If so, I can't let you enter.

Please make an exception.

I am a friend of your boss.

You still need to make an appointment.

I really have something very important.

I'll share some of these pastries with you if you do me a favor.

No, you have to make an appointment.

Please do me a favor.

No, you can't do this.

Otherwise, I'll have to call security.

Why are you so stubborn? It's important.

I'm really sorry.

- What's the matter? - Mr. Xin.

- What happened? - This guest claims to be your friend.

But he doesn't have an appointment.

You are Jialiang's father, right?

- I'm Mai Laitian, Chenghuan's father. - Who?

When we met with your family,

you couldn't make it, so you didn't know me.

I came specifically to visit you today.

You are Mai Chenghuan's father?

- Yes. - Mr. Mai.

Mr. Xin, you have an appointment with Mr. Yao of Yueda.

Mr. Mai.

Give me your number and I'll make an appointment for you.

Sorry about this.

Yueda? Are you going to meet with Yao Zhiming?

Yeah, do you know him?

I know him very well.

To be frank,

I am currently his driver.

I'll give you a ride.

I am just about to go to the company.

Okay, please.

- Please. - Let's go.

- Mr. Mai. - Okay.

Mr. Xin.

There was a misunderstanding during our meeting.

I guess Jialiang's mother has told you about it.

It's my wife's fault.

She's short-tempered and inarticulate.

So, there was a minor friction.

I am truly sorry.

I feel that Jialiang and Huan

still have feelings for each other.

My wife has thought it through.

She thinks that the children's happiness is the most important thing.

About the wedding banquet,

we can discuss it again.

Mr. Mai.

Have you been driving for Mr. Yao for a long time?

I used to drive for Ms. Zhang Peisheng.

Mr. Yao has just returned home.

So, Ms. Zhang temporarily assigned me to work for Mr. Yao.

It means Mr. Yao and Ms. Zhang trust you a lot.

To be honest,

Mr. Yao is somewhat a relative of mine.

Mr. Mai.

Regarding our children's marriage,

we should not interfere too much.

As long as they are happy, right?

You came back so early today.

Don't have to socialize tonight.

Let me get you water.

When you met with the Mai family,

did someone come over to present a gift?

Yes, a pair of watches.

- It's Yao... - Yao Zhiming.

Yeah. Yao Zhiming. What's wrong?

He is the new Operations Director

in charge of the bidding process.

Importantly, he's a relative of the Mai family.

If we maintain this relationship well,

the bidding will go well.

We had a terrible time with them.

Exactly.

So what should we do now?

You think of a way

to smooth things over with the Mai family.

As long as the bidding can be completed,

it's okay to let them get engaged.

Okay, I understand.

Alright, don't worry. I'll handle this.

I'll warm up soup for you.

(Zhu Baoqiao)

(Are you asleep?)

I won't talk about work at home.

(Delete)

This is your desk.

Thank you, Tian Feng.

I'm not a graduate of a prestigious university.

So, I came mentally prepared.

I believe I can become permanent through my own abilities.

I also believe that I can gain favor with the boss.

Where there's a will, there's a way. Keep it up.

- It's me. - Chengzao, this is Mr. Liu.

You follow his work arrangements.

Mr. Liu, this is your intern.

- Okay. - You can do it.

So, what did he say?

(WeChat QR Code)

Alright, I will be there this afternoon.

Mr. Liu, my name is Mai Chengzao. I am an intern.

I hope we can work well together.

Which school did you graduate from?

(Resume) This university has a Law Department?

I am surprised.

Has our law firm lowered its hiring standards?

Mr. Liu, when I was at school,

I had an average score of over 90 in all subjects.

And I received national professional awards.

It's okay to start at a lower level. Just work harder.

Come with me to get some materials.

We will meet clients this afternoon.

Mrs. Mai, why are you so late?

You're so early.

- Zhang, follow that lady ahead. - Okay.

Let me take a look at the asparagus.

It's 15 yuan per jin.

- How much? - 15 yuan.

Too expensive. I'm your regular.

I'll have to peel them. 10 yuan?

That's a hard bargain.

You can't haggle like that.

- I think I can. - That won't do.

- Give me two bunches. - Sure.

Mrs. Xin?

How come you are here?

Mrs. Mai, what a coincidence!

I was just about to visit you.

I want to learn to make hot sauce with you. Can I?

Of course, you can.

Do you need any help?

No. Your clothes are silk, right? They're expensive.

Besides, it's white. Don't get them dirty.

Mrs. Mai.

Jiali was too rude last time.

I didn't discipline her well.

But Jialiang's Dad and I like Chenghuan.

She's intelligent, sensible, and considerate.

I rarely see girls

as considerate as her.

Yes, I'm proud of my daughter.

She's very sensible.

We have set her up many times before.

And many of her blind dates are good men.

But somehow,

Huan likes Jialiang.

But the thing is, my family is ordinary.

We're not a match for your family.

What makes you say that?

Your home is cozy and warm.

Today, I've come to realize

why Chenghuan can make me feel pleasant.

That's because she grew up in a warm and lovely home.

Though I have a big house, I'm often alone.

I always feel totally empty.

Once Chenghuan marries into my family, my home will be warmer.

Don't just stand there.

If you don't mind, take a seat.

No, I want to

see how you do it. I want to learn.

Take some rest.

Won't you cut the pork skin off?

No, don't cut it.

The pork skin is all that matters.

After it's cooked, it'll be chewy.

- Do you eat duck's gizzard and livers? - Yeah.

Put this in,

and the taste will be better.

And the dried shrimps.

Remove the fishy flavor, and keep the water.

- Take a rest. - I'm just learning.

- Have some water. It's been purified. - Thank you.

The weather is getting hot.

Mrs. Mai.

I have something else important to say.

About the children's wedding?

We have a lot to do for the wedding.

Let's find time later to discuss it thoroughly.

We need to find a way to get the best of both worlds,

making our families and relatives feel pleasant.

I know you are reasonable.

We both put our heads together

and try to find a perfect solution. What do you say?

- Yes. - Jialiang's Dad told me

that you know Mr. Yao Zhiming from Yueda Group.

I've heard Mr. Yao is not easygoing.

Exactly.

I mean, he's difficult to deal with.

He grew up abroad.

He doesn't know how to get along with people.

He always looks cold and distant.

And he's very mean.

What a coincidence.

To be honest,

my company has been a partnership with Yueda Group.

Mr. Yao is in charge of the bidding.

But we're not familiar with him.

Jialiang's Dad said

Mr. Yao is sort of mysterious.

We failed to find a chance to meet him.

I've heard that he's looking for new suppliers.

Jialiang's Dad and I have been worried about this.

After all, the Yueda Group is one of our most important clients.

I don't know

about business.

Let me put it this way.

We have been cooperating with Yueda for many years.

The furniture we sell

is ordered and made according to Yueda's requirements.

If this deal falls through,

we will suffer a great loss.

Jialiang and Chenghuan are getting married.

After Chenghuan marries into my family,

I can't lower the quality of her life.

I have to talk to Huan's dad about it.

I almost forgot.

W-What is it?

♪My sweetie♪

♪I don't know if I'm a good mother♪

♪It's my first time being a mother♪

♪Though the years have turned my hair white♪

♪I'm too busy to have meals on time, but that's not my fault♪

♪It will make me feel guilty to let you know about it♪

♪I know you care about me♪

♪But it makes me feel like I've never been trusted♪

♪Those carefree people can't be mothers♪

♪I know it all, but it breaks my heart♪

♪Please let me pursue the life that belongs to me♪

♪I'm as brave and kind as you, so I'm not afraid♪

♪One day, you will also become a mother♪

♪Will we embrace each other on that day♪

♪Like a stream traveling around the world♪

♪And returning to where it came from♪

♪I hope you are loved♪

♪I hope you find happiness♪

♪I hope I can shelter you from the storms♪

♪I know that we argue sometimes♪

♪I know that people will grow old♪

♪So we must say I love you out loud♪

- ♪My mother watched me out of sight♪ - ♪Are you nearly home♪

- ♪My memories became so intense♪ - ♪The door is open♪

♪Through the gentle times♪

♪Wherever you are is my home♪

♪Come back home♪

♪My sweetie♪

♪Please believe in yourself♪