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=Best Choice Ever=

=Episode 36=

Come on.

Huan.

Have you found your mom?

Give it to me.

Hello, Mr. Mai. We've found Ms. Liu.

She's at the old house in Shang Village.

Don't worry.

She's not in a good mood now.

We are with her.

The most important thing right now

is to get your mom back

and take her to the hospital for a thorough check-up.

If surgery is needed, then have surgery.

If treatment is required, then get it.

Okay, got it.

Alright then.

Keep contact.

Did they find Mrs. Mai?

She is in Shang Village.

I didn't even know my mom is so sick.

She...

She was doing fine, why would

she get a tumor?

Did you see my mom just like that?

She definitely didn't want us to see her sick,

so she deliberately put on makeup.

But she...

she's got the lipstick

all crooked.

I know exactly

how you feel right now.

Let's think about it another way.

At least we've found her now.

And the doctor hasn't said whether it's benign or malignant.

Right?

You're right.

I can't cry now.

Anyway,

I have to bring my mom back

and take her back for treatment.

Yes.

I am with you.

♪Dust wanders everywhere under the light♪

♪Sitting in the empty room, I opened the window♪

♪Can't tell if this love♪

♪Is about giving or restraining♪

♪What will my future be like♪

♪Always searching for happiness♪

♪I wish to live out this life simply♪

♪The me in others' eyes♪

(Mr. Mai) ♪Is it really that important to you?♪

Hello.

Hello, Mr. Mai.

I can't say it when Huan was here.

Actually, Ms. Liu is not doing so well.

And now she is at a standoff with Huan.

I think you all need to come over now.

Okay, we'll set off now.

Zhiming.

Let me know as soon if anything happens.

Okay, be careful on your way.

You are still here.

Zao called me

that your tumor

is not confirmed to be malignant,

needs to be re-examined.

I got you an appointment with the best doctor.

Come back to Shanghai with me.

It might be benign.

I'm not going back.

You leave.

Fine. If you're not going back, I won't either.

I'll stay right here with you.

Where are you going?

We need to buy some food.

Then I'll go too.

You go first.

Mom.

What do you want to buy?

We have no food.

Okay, got it.

Mom, see

if this is enough.

I'm a bit tired today.

Let's just eat something ready-made.

That works.

Boss, check please.

(Why doesn't she want to leave?)

Spicy roasted chicken,

spicy roasted bamboo shoots,

and spicy roasted shredded pork.

Make it extra spicy.

Okay.

Thank you!

Try some authentic Anhui cuisine.

Sure.

Zhiming, come on. Let's eat.

Not used to it?

Go back.

I'm used to it.

I think it's delicious. I like it.

Maybe I'll go get you something else to eat.

Don't worry about me.

I like it.

I think it's quite delicious.

I have a call.

I'll go get it.

Mr. Mai.

I'm heading out of the village now. Just give me a second.

I'm... Mr. Mai!

Zhiming.

How is she?

She's not in a good mood.

She wants to stay here.

Neither Huan nor I dare to push her.

So we can only stay with her.

Can't believe it.

I'll go find her.

Mr. Mai.

You go ahead.

I'll go buy Huan something to drink.

Okay, come back early.

Okay.

Dad, be careful.

Don't force yourself.

These tricks you're using are of no use to me.

You don't want to leave, right?

I'm not going either.

I'll just stay here with you.

I don't want my job anyway.

Just waste time here.

I'll do it with you

until you want to leave with me.

Otherwise, I won't leave either.

You've grown up.

You can decide it yourself.

Liu Wanyu!

Dad.

Dad.

Huan.

Liu Wanyu.

Let me tell you.

Don't go too far.

Why so fierce?

Dad, calm down.

Didn't we agree to talk nicely when we saw mom?

This old woman

wants to leave me alone.

Can I be calm?

Liu Wanyu.

Get your head straight.

You're over 50 years old,

and yet you're still like this.

You've caused so much trouble for these two children.

Zao just took on a case,

and he took leave because of you.

Huan and Zhiming

left the hotel and the staff behind,

and came all the way here

by car in the dead of night.

I didn't ask them to come.

All these years,

I've done everything for you,

and I've been submissive towards you.

Do you think I'm afraid of you?

Why would I?

But if I were acting like you,

we'd fight against each other,

and this family would have fallen apart

long ago.

Let me tell you.

I am here today

to take you back

and get treatment.

Otherwise,

I will divorce you.

Then let's divorce.

What did she say?

Dad. Why did you say something that serious?

How could you even mention divorce?

Exactly.

I-I was just trying to scare her.

So, what do we do now?

Alright, don't worry about it.

In a while,

I'll go in

and have a good talk with her.

I need to calm down now.

You scared me.

Have some water.

I really can't take

those spicy dishes.

Didn't you say you like it?

I lied. Can't you tell?

How's the talk going?

It's still ongoing.

Actually, I know

that my mom is really scared.

But she's used to putting on a brave face

and embarrassing to say it in front of us.

Only my dad is here,

so she can show her most vulnerable side.

So,

she agreed to go back with us?

She's really stubborn.

Do you really want to divorce me?

Mai,

if I can survive,

I will change

my bad temper.

But I don't know if this disease

can be cured or not.

If I'd pass away,

don't miss me.

You're not even 60 yet.

There's still a long life ahead of you.

You must find someone

who is gentle

and caring.

You have to take good care

of her,

and live a happy

and peaceful life.

Got it?

What are you talking about?

Let me tell you.

I, Mai,

am yours in life,

and even in hell, I am yours.

So are you.

But I am scared.

This is cancer, after all.

It's not a joke.

If you want to stay,

then stay.

Alright.

I will go resign to Zhiming.

Starting from today,

I'm not going anywhere

and being with you all the time, okay?

Alright.

Yu.

You've been tired for two days.

Have a good sleep.

I'll go talk to Huan, Zao and Zhiming.

Ask them to give you some time.

Sleep well.

Call me if you need anything.

Smoke less.

My mom is asleep?

Huan.

I saw those dishes you had for dinner were full of chili peppers.

Can you stand it?

It's okay. Nothing.

You

have the same temper as your mom,

never show your weakness.

If you encounter anything,

just carry it all by yourself.

Huan.

I have something

that I really regret.

I used to joke with your mom

that when we get older,

if we get cancer,

then we wouldn't treat it,

not suffering from the radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

But I mean,

if we get cancer in our 80.

But I didn't expect that your mom...

Did she take my words seriously?

Your mom has been married to me for 30 years

and worried and toiled for 30 years.

I am not capable

to let her live a good life.

Finally,

both you and Chengzao

become successful,

but she fell ill.

She's so unlucky.

Alright, dad.

Don't be so upset.

Now

we are not in the worst situation, right?

Well, Huan.

You'll go back tomorrow.

I'll stay here and be with your mom.

Dad.

Since she doesn't want to leave now,

let's not push her.

We'll find another way to persuade her.

What is it?

Dad.

Give me one week.

I have an appointment with an oncologist next week.

If we can persuade mom this week,

that would be the best.

But if we can't,

we have to bring her back,

no matter how.

Okay.

Huan.

You have truly grown up,

and become matured.

You think things through

better than I do.

You really are the backbone

of our family.

Dad.

Even if I've grown up, I'm still your daughter.

You are the backbone of our family.

Mom, you're awake.

I have

thought about it all night yesterday.

I think I was too hasty.

I should respect you.

So I'm not going to push you anymore.

If you don't want to go back,

then we won't go back.

Really?

Really.

There are good views here, and the air is fresh.

Zhiming and I both like it very much.

We both are too tired.

We can take the opportunity

to take a long vacation.

But what about your work?

Don't worry about it.

Mr. Cui is there in Xing'anli.

Zhiming has He Dong.

We just want to take advantage of it

to see what the hotel market is like nearby.

Come on. I'll take you to go around.

Let's go.

Let's go.

What are you guys doing?

Didn't you say you want to stay longer?

We discussed it yesterday.

Since we are all here,

we'd clean up this old house,

so we can live more comfortably.

Yu.

Didn't we agree that I would cook?

You are now the treasure of the family.

I'll do everything for you,

and you just make the command.

Okay?

Look, I've already boiled the water.

Now, Huan

is under a lot of work pressure at the hotel.

And Zao also just found a job.

Ming is always busy.

They all got held up by me.

I told you

to persuade them to go back yesterday.

Why do they all stay?

Yes, I've told them.

But they said since they've come,

just consider it as taking a vacation.

Think about it.

They usually work under pressure

and are busy.

It's appropriate for them

to come here and relax for a few days.

And look.

They are out there doing manual labor.

Just consider it as exercise.

I thought

I don't bother the children

by hiding in this remote place.

But I didn't expect

to hold them up.

Silly.

We are a family.

The children want

the two of us to be healthy and happy.

Alright, come on. Leave it to me.

Come on.

Rest assured.

Mom.

Are you feeling any better?

Let me help you with that.

It's dirty in this kitchen.

Get out

and wait outside.

Go on now.

Zao.

Do you have something to tell your mom?

Yes.

Okay then.

You'd talk with your mom,

and I'll step out for a bit.

Don't cook. I'll do it when I get back.

What's wrong?

Mom.

The case I was working on is about to go to trial,

so I must go back today.

But my sister and Zhiming would stay to keep you company, is that okay?

Yes. You go back now.

You go on with your work.

Okay.

It's getting cold.

Your jackets

are in the bottom one of the cabinet.

Remember to put on clothes.

I know, Mom. Don't worry.

Stop worrying about me. I'll be back soon.

Zao.

Zao.

You've grown up

and have a girlfriend.

You are so busy,

so I hardly see you.

I have something

that I never get the chance to tell you.

I owe you an apology.

Mom, why are you saying this?

You're my mom,

why are you saying sorry to me?

Zao,

Huan...

Huan has been weak since she was little.

She got sick several times.

Once she was seriously ill

for almost half a year.

I was scared that something bad would happen to her.

Don't despise me for my old-fashioned ideas.

That's what I thought at the time.

I should at least give birth to a child

since I've married into the Mai family.

That's why you were born.

But I didn't expect

you are a blessing to our family.

Ever since you were born,

Huan's getting better.

But,

at that time, your dad and I were too busy

to take care of two children.

And Huan grew up,

with a lot to take care of,

and had to go to school.

That's why I sent you

to Grandma.

Zao,

I was absent during your childhood.

I feel so guilty.

Mom,

I know all about it.

I stopped blaming you

a long time ago.

Really?

Really.

But if you can be healthy

and stay with us,

I would be even happier.

Okay.

Okay.

Huan.

Take care of mom.

I'll be back

once I'm done with the work.

You just go back and focus on your work.

I'm here.

Huan.

Mom apologized to me.

She said,

she feels so guilty for being absent

during my childhood.

Just let her spit it out.

It is a knot

she couldn't get out of.

What's wrong?

Huan, do you know?

As a child, I would often sit on this stone bench and be in a daze.

Every day, I thought and hoped

that when I looked up,

my mom and dad would come and take me home.

Back then,

I often felt like I was redundant.

But this time,

we're coming back together as a family.

I am so relieved all of a sudden.

I know,

no matter where I am,

Mom always loves me.

Of course.

Mom surely loves you.

My brother

has always been

so sensible

and kind since he's little.

Huan, I feel that with us accompanying mom here,

she's getting better.

Let's try harder,

we can surely bring her back to Shanghai.

Sure.

Let's go.

Didn't you say you beat Fang Jie when you were little?

Where did you beat him?

Here.

Here?

Right.

Zhiming.

Mr. Mai.

Waiting for Huan?

Yes.

It's dark in the village.

She might not see the way clearly.

Thank you.

Zhiming.

With you here,

we all feel

much more at ease,

especially Huan.

But Huan's mom and I

still feel somewhat sorry about you.

We are worried that we'd hold up your work.

If you have anything to do, just tell me.

After all, I am here.

Mr. Mai.

We are a family.

Work is never as important as family.

So don't overthink it.

Chenghuan told me

to discuss something with you.

Tomorrow we want to survey the location for the branch,

and take Ms. Liu out for a stroll.

I think it is really nice.

If there really is

a good investment opportunity,

it is the best, right?

You are awake?

Did you sleep well?

That's good then.

Get up.

I've prepared you water.

Huan has prepared breakfast already.

Come on. Be careful.

Yu, look.

Your daughter got up early

and spent more than an hour preparing breakfast for you.

Mom, you eat the egg,

and we drink soy milk.

I-I'll tell you something.

After we finish breakfast,

we're going to accompany Zhiming and Huan

to go find a place.

They want to set up

a hotel here.

We need to help them choose a good place.

What are you up to?

Nothing.

You are familiar with this place.

If you don't accompany them, who will?

Besides, didn't you say you are afraid to hold up their work?

This is their work right now.

Can you say no?

Yes, Ms. Liu.

We really need you as a guide.

Mom.

Don't stay in the house all day. It's so stuffy.

Hang out with us,

just consider it helping us out.

Come on, let's eat.

Isn't it Yu?

It's been so many years,

I almost didn't recognize you.

Ms. Wang.

It's me.

What brings

you here again?

Come to my place for lunch.

Ms. Wang, don't be so polite.

We're hanging out with our mom

for fun.

This is Huan, right?

Don't mention it.

My duck ran off into the field.

Wait for me to catch it.

Let's go then.

L-Looks like it's over there.

Well, Ms. Wang, we'll help you catch it.

Thank you then.

Zhiming, let's go catch the duck.

Let's go.

Maybe I should go.

No need, Dad. The two of us will be fine.

Let's go.

You guys...

Come here, come here.

Huan, be careful.

Huan has grown up so much.

Yao Zhiming, it went to you.

Take a look.

Coming.

- Here, here. - Where?

Here, here. Yao Zhiming.

Here, here. Hurry up.

- Right here. Hurry up. - I can't stand here.

It's out.

Mom, look. We caught it.

Two bosses caught a duck.

This is funny.

Good.

Did you see my mom just smiled?

She made a sincere smile

after what happened.

I finally understand now

why my mom wants to come back.

This is where she grew up.

There are memories of her everywhere.

This is where she's most comfortable,

where she can find herself.

Unlike in Shanghai,

she has to keep her head up at all times.

Shanghainese must be spoken flawlessly.

Even for dancing, she has to fight for the center spot.

Living here,

my mom is the happiest.

Only when Ms. Liu is your mom,

will she be strong.

Everyone wants to be a child.

Huan, Ming.

Come on, let's take a group photo.

Coming!

Let's go.

Come on, I'll take a picture for you.

- Take the photo. - Come on.

Wait, wait.

Look ahead.

Take the photo.

Ready, three, two, one.

Cheese.

All dishes are served.

Ms. Liu.

Would you like some more?

No, there's already so much.

I don't know what you like to eat,

so I ordered some more dishes.

No need.

Look, stinky mandarin fish.

This must be hairy tofu, right?

And this stewed soft-shelled turtle...

Ham stewed with soft-shelled turtle.

These are all signature dishes.

I heard

that Anhui cuisine is one of the eight major Chinese cuisines.

And now we are in the land of Anhui cuisine.

They must taste well.

Of course.

When the Hui troupes came to the capital,

Anhui cuisine was also brought to Beijing.

It has a top-notch reputation

in China.

Yu, I've noticed

you really know something about troupe.

However,

you still have the most clout in our family.

Look, Zhiming has ordered so much for you.

Well, I can bask in your glory.

Come on.

Let's have your mom try this stinky mandarin fish first.

Try this.

Let's eat.

Come on, Huan.

Okay.

Have a taste.

It's okay, Dad. Don't mind us.

Eat.

This fish

is not

salted well.

Merchants are eager for quick success,

just focusing on making money.

Mom, do you know

where to find the authentic stinky mandarin fish around here?

The one on the east end of the village where I grew up,

the Feng's Mandarin Fish,

which was very delicious.

They never

cut the salting time

in order to do business.

It tasted stinky and wonderful,

so delicious.

But after all these years,

I wonder if it's still on.

So many years have passed,

I can't taste it anymore.

Village pharmacy.

Let's ask them.

Well, madam, I'd like to ask

if you know about Feng's Mandarin Fish.

No idea.

Hello, excuse me.

Do you know where Feng's Mandarin Fish is?

No idea.

No idea.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

No need.

Madam.

Excuse me, do you know where the Feng's Mandarin Fish is?

No idea. We are not locals.

No problem, thank you.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Madam, excuse me.

May I ask where Feng's Mandarin Fish is?

This is Ms. Feng's shop.

But it's a cake shop.

Ms. Feng has closed her shop long ago.

Madam, do you know where she lives now?

♪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♪