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=Best Choice Ever=

=Episode 11=

Mai Chengzao.

Do you know the rules?

There are rules in the workplace.

You must follow the rules and respect your seniors.

Don't get carried away

because of your unrealistic connection

with the boss.

Are you trying to show off in front of the boss?

Nice try.

Ms. Chen, I'm looking for you.

Here are your clothes, all cleaned.

Ms. Chen.

Ms. Chen, are you free now?

Go ahead.

Rest assured. I'm not here to rush you.

I brought you something.

Tonight, Botticelli will hold a wine tasting party.

It will be attended by those quality clients

who love fun and food.

Many of our apartment residents will be there.

This is the invitation.

I owe you the property fee.

Yet you sent me a gift?

It's our fault that I failed to make you satisfied

with our services.

Besides, I worked at this hotel,

so getting an invitation was not hard.

I hear you've started a business.

It must be challenging.

I think that maybe at this banquet,

you can meet some new clients.

If I can be of any help to you,

I will be very happy.

Do all housekeepers try so hard to collect property fees?

On my first day here,

my manager told me

I would provide good services

only if I put myself in others' shoes.

Besides, you are the first resident

I attended to after I started working.

To be honest, I sincerely want to become friends with you.

I assure you

even after you pay the property fee,

I will not reduce the quality of my service.

Alright.

Since you're so sincere

and considerate,

I'll pay the fee when I have the time.

Ms. Chen, don't bother.

Here's the QR code for payment.

You can scan it.

I will bring the invoice to you this afternoon.

Would that be okay?

Alright. That's it?

Yes.

Okay, done.

Thank you, Ms. Chen.

(Mr. Yao, are you there?)

(I'll clean the water dispenser for you.)

(Also, thank you for the reminder.)

Zao.

Huan has been busy recently.

She rarely comes back for dinner.

She wouldn't even text me.

She got a promotion, so she's a bit busy.

Dad, Mom, you eat first.

And take a walk after dinner.

I will clean the dishes later.

Don't interrupt.

Let's eat.

What about Jialiang?

How's Jialiang doing?

I haven't seen him send your sister back lately.

Why do I feel

that something goes wrong?

No, everything is fine.

You talk to Huan.

The two of them...

Yu, why is this dish so salty?

Did you add salt twice?

How could that be?

- You taste it. - How could I make such a silly mistake?

It tastes pretty good.

You are muddling things up again.

It's okay. I can fix it.

The floor was not even.

Okay.

It's not salty now.

It's delicious.

Mom, I'm back.

Huan, you're back.

Have you eaten?

Not yet.

There's food left for you on the table.

Where are Dad and Mom?

They went to the supermarket.

Washing the dishes?

Why have you been working overtime recently?

Is work going smoothly?

It's alright.

It's a new working environment.

I need time to adapt to it.

How's Xin Jialiang doing?

Is he still playing ostrich?

Huan.

During dinner,

Mom keeps asking questions.

When will you tell Mom and Dad?

You definitely can't keep it a secret.

Huan.

I have to say something, but don't get mad, okay?

Go ahead.

I don't think Xin Jialiang is worthy of you.

And his family isn't right for you.

Do you know what I think of Xin Jialiang?

He has no sense of responsibility.

From a man's perspective,

I despise men like him.

And his dad...

I know.

I'm aware of what you're saying.

Huan.

You have to make up your mind.

If you decide to break up with Xin Jialiang,

you don't have to worry about me.

Actually, my job doesn't matter.

Anyway, I can resign from Fangyuan.

Don't be silly.

Don't let my relationship with the Xin family

affect your own job.

Don't resign casually.

You just said that Xin Jialiang

was playing ostrich with no sense of responsibility.

Now, nobody's judging you,

but you've thought of escaping.

No, I haven't.

Anyway, if anything happens,

don't hide it from me.

Don't always shoulder it alone.

I got it. Stop nagging.

You're as nagging as Mom.

Go and get me some rice.

Take a look.

These dumplings are good.

Let's buy two boxes later.

And stuffed buns and youtiao.

Huan and Zao both like them.

Got it.

Why did you interrupt me during dinner?

Didn't you notice

your son was trying to change the subject?

I know.

That's why I felt something was off.

Huan is close to her brother.

There are things she doesn't tell us,

but she will tell her brother.

I think

Zao seems to know something.

I'll call and ask him.

Haven't you thought about it?

What did our son study?

He knows what should be said

and what shouldn't.

You won't get your way.

I think they had a fight.

Who do you mean?

Huan and Jialiang.

She doesn't want us to worry.

So, she and Zao keep us in the dark.

It's normal to quarrel when they're dating.

Normal?

What's normal?

Normal...

Aren't you worried?

Geez.

If Huan's marriage isn't settled,

I feel uneasy.

Just think about it.

She's almost 30.

Time flies fast.

Besides, Jialiang has a good background.

It's not easy to meet a man like him.

Don't be silly.

Please.

You were wrong.

Huan is 29, not 30.

Lower your voice.

Alright.

Special price for dumplings.

On discount.

Hurry.

Two boxes.

Two boxes?

Okay.

Two boxes.

And this one.

Huan.

There's one thing,

but I don't know

if I should tell you or not.

What is it?

Mom found your secret money?

No.

So what is it?

Your mom went to see the Xin family early this morning.

Why?

Hello, who are you looking for?

Hello.

Hello.

Mrs. Xin, it's me.

I'm here to give you some chili sauce.

Have you finished the sauce you had?

It's tasty, right?

Today, I've brought you smoked fish.

You didn't try it last time. It's delicious.

Let her in.

This way, please.

Okay.

The house is so big.

Is Mrs. Xin home?

Yeah.

There's water in the yard.

This house

is so big.

This living room alone

is as big as my house.

I guess the property fee must be expensive.

Mrs. Xin.

I brought you some smoked fish.

Look.

It is very delicious.

Try it.

If you like it, I can make more for you.

And here is the chili sauce.

It was made with a new recipe.

It tastes different from the previous one.

Have a taste. If you like it, I'll make more.

Mrs. Mai.

You're here today not for the sauce and smoked fish,

but for Chenghuan, right?

You're right.

I knew it.

We think the same way.

Mrs. Xin.

Do you realize

that Jialiang

has acted differently lately?

Anyway, I found

Huan had been

in low spirits.

I wonder

if they had a fight.

Actually, it's normal for them to quarrel.

No big deal.

I think

as parents,

we should start

the preparation for their wedding.

Like the place to hold the wedding...

They did have a fight.

Why did they fight?

Didn't Chenghuan tell you?

She never likes

to tell me any bad news.

I think

she is too ashamed to say it.

What?

Mr. Yao.

Well,

I'm sorry,

but here's one thing.

After I drop you off,

I want to drive the car to pick up my wife.

It's raining.

Where to?

Cuihu Villas.

You can pick her up on my way.

Thank you.

Do you know

how much loss Chenghuan has brought to my family?

We are being magnanimous by not holding her to account.

So, I have to

put their wedding on hold.

Because of this,

you don't allow Huan to contact Jialiang.

You are wronging her,

slinging mud at her.

Mrs. Mai.

Don't confuse right and wrong.

What are you talking about?

Isn't it obvious?

You gave kickbacks to others.

You did it, but you

blamed Huan for making it public.

We're not on the same page.

You gave kickbacks to others.

You business people

have all messed up the market.

Do you know who will bear the consequences?

It's us, the common people.

Mrs. Mai.

I can't make it clear to you.

Ms. Wang, see the guest out.

I haven't finished yet.

Let me tell you.

If I know you're that kind of person,

I shouldn't have introduced Yao Zhiming to you.

You didn't win the bid?

That's great. You deserved it.

I was wondering why it was so noisy.

I thought I was sleeping in a house in the longtang.

It turns out someone from the longtang

went to the wrong house.

It's so noisy.

Longtang?

So what?

What do you mean?

People from the longtang

are upright and of correct conduct.

We never play tricks,

not like someone here.

Let me tell you.

My daughter is hardworking and earnest,

a person who lives by her own efforts,

not like you,

staying at home, doing nothing,

living off your parents.

You...

Mrs. Mai.

My daughter is pregnant.

Please watch your words.

Pregnant?

So what?

Because you are pregnant,

I won't speak harshly.

Otherwise,

as an elder,

I will teach you a lesson.

Mom.

Now, you see the true colors of the Mai family, right?

I asked Mai Chenghuan to sign a prenuptial agreement,

and Jialiang blamed me.

What?

Prenuptial agreement?

You forced Huan

to sign a prenuptial agreement?

What's wrong with that?

If she doesn't want money, just sign it.

She didn't sign it, did she?

I've seen too many people like you who want to reap without sowing.

You...

You actually asked Huan to sign a prenuptial agreement.

This is too far.

You are out of line.

Mom, let's go home.

Huan.

Come here.

Tell me.

What did they do to you?

Mrs. Mai.

We did nothing to her.

Are you serious?

Without telling me,

you forced my daughter

- to sign a prenuptial agreement. - Mom.

- Mom. - What is this all about?

Mom.

Jialiang.

- Mom. - Let me handle it, okay?

- Jialiang, come out. - Let me handle it, okay?

Let's go home.

Let's go home.

Such an ill-bred girl.

Like mother, like daughter.

Xin Jiali, you shut up.

What? Did I say something wrong?

Alright, stop.

At the door,

I overheard your conversation.

Today should be the last time

I meet with the two of you.

Next,

I want to speak my mind.

If there is anything unpleasant to hear,

please forgive me.

Huan.

Why is it the last time?

Mrs. Xin.

Jiali.

I know

you've always looked down on me,

thinking I'm not good enough for Xin Jialiang.

I thought

that with my effort and sincerity,

I could overcome the difference in social status,

making me

and my family be treated fairly.

But now, it seems

that I was wrong.

You should already know

that I didn't disclose the bid.

The kickback list has nothing to do with me too.

Now, things have been clear.

I have a clear conscience towards your family.

I am an easy person to talk to.

But I have my bottom line.

My bottom line is my family.

You can look down on me

and underestimate me.

But you cannot insult my family,

my mother.

Even if I love someone very much,

I will not let my family suffer even the slightest because of me.

Since everyone is here today,

let's make things clear.

Xin Jialiang.

From now on,

we are

over.

My association with your family

is ended.

Mom, let's go home.

Huan.

Huan.

Listen.

Let's go home.

Don't be impulsive.

You can't break up with him.

Listen to me.

Mom, let's go home.

Xin Jialiang, where are you going?

If you leave, then don't come back.

Alright, stop.

Jialiang is... You...

Huan.

What did I just say?

Huan.

Jialiang is following us.

He's quite pitiful.

You two should talk it over.

I know

I wasn't calm enough.

Mom, I've made it very clear.

Jialiang and I are over.

- Don't do this. - Huan.

Huan.

Huan, you should talk to him.

Mom, wait for me up ahead. Come.

Huan, listen to me.

I'll be right back.

Talk to him nicely.

Don't worry.

Jialiang.

I have already made it clear.

We have to admit

marriage involves two families.

Our families are too different

both in backgrounds and values.

We should be apart to cool our heads.

Huan.

Don't be mad.

Let's try harder again

and go back to the way it was before.

Jialiang.

We have come to this point today.

Can we go back then?

Why can't we?

I'll take you to a city where no one knows us.

Let's escape from our families

and start over, okay?

Xin Jialiang.

Why don't you understand?

Let's talk about our own issues, leaving aside our families.

Have you thought about our own problems?

I was framed at the bidding conference.

And you just hid.

I called you, and you didn't answer.

When you encounter problems, you only hide and apologize.

You always think that after apologizing,

you can just muddle it through.

But have you ever thought

that the two of us have never communicated?

Nor have we ever faced the problems,

or resolved them.

Jialiang.

I'm tired of this.

I really don't want to continue anymore.

In this relationship,

I've been constantly saying sorry,

because I care about you, but you...

You said I was evasive.

But you don't know how many times I've fought with them because of you.

Think about it.

It's been three years,

I do

whatever you say.

Have I ever refused you?

Huan.

After so much has happened,

has any one of you ever cared about me?

Has anyone cared about me?

Have you ever cared about me?

Huan and Jialiang?

What's going on?

If I didn't care about you,

I wouldn't have been with you for three years.

If I didn't care about you,

I wouldn't have forgiven you after you deceived me

again and again.

If I didn't care about you,

I wouldn't have wished

to get through difficulties with you,

though your family

looks down on me

and my family.

Jialiang.

I'm too tired.

I have to give up.

Do we have to break up?

Jialiang.

You and I are not from the same world.

Let's let go of each other.

Let's end it here.

♪We thought that we could go even further♪

♪With holding hands♪

♪We tried to hold tight♪

♪Yet something is changing♪

♪We thought we could move forward♪

♪And love would conquer all♪

♪After a long journey, we realize♪

♪There's a wall between the two of us♪

♪I can't see you get caught in a dilemma♪

♪This is enough as it is♪

♪If we happen to meet again♪

♪Don't look back♪

♪We have been in love for many years♪

♪We used to warm and hurt each other♪

♪I understand what you're saying♪

♪It's hard to give up the loved one♪

Jialiang, go back.

♪We needn't entangle each other painfully♪

♪Perhaps it's time to leave♪

♪The unsaid things♪

♪And misunderstandings♪

♪Let them be sealed in our memory♪

Mr. Mai, you can use the car.

You pick them up, and I can go home on my own.

Thank you, Mr. Yao.

Why are you walking in the rain?

Dad, what are you doing here?

I just happened to pass by.

Quick, get in the car.

♪We thought that we could go even further♪

♪With holding hands♪

♪We tried to hold tight♪

♪Yet something is changing♪

♪We thought we could move forward♪

♪And love would conquer all♪

♪After a long journey, we realize♪

Jialiang, take care.

Goodbye.

♪I can't see you get caught in a dilemma♪

♪This is enough as it is♪

♪If we happen to meet again♪

♪Don't look back♪

♪We have been in love for many years♪

♪We used to warm and hurt each other♪

♪I understand what you're saying♪

♪It's hard to give up the loved one♪

♪ I think you're also tossing in bed♪

Come on.

Take the medicine.

She's so quiet. I'm worried.

Right now,

she must be very sad.

She wants to be alone for a while.

Just leave her alone.

You go to her

and check what's going on.

You take this medicine first.

When I give her some medicine,

I'll check on her.

No.

She's been like this since she returned.

She won't eat, drink, or speak.

I'm worried about her.

Mom, Dad, I'm back.

What's wrong?

Your mom

got angry with the Xin family,

so, Huan broke up

with Jialiang.

Great. It should have happened sooner.

What makes you say that?

Xin Jialiang is not worthy of my sister.

Keep it down.

He likes to put on airs.

And his sister is tough to deal with.

His mom doesn't seem easygoing.

Shouldn't Huan break up

with him?

Enough.

What if they're back together?

No way, I'll go take a look.

Be careful.

It's quiet. I'll knock on the door.

Huan.

Huan.

It's so quiet. What should we do?

Could something happen?

She's fine.

She knows what to do.

No way, I need to knock on her door.

No, don't.

It's all right.

- It's okay. - Move aside.

Don't.

What are you doing?

Nothing.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

The laundry detergent is almost out.

I'll go out to buy it.

I'm leaving.

I'm going to check on my sister.

I can't imagine

how many difficulties

she has to face

and overcome alone.

Okay.

Don't be upset.

Chengzao is with her.

He will comfort his sister.

Come on.

Take your medicine.

Huan.

Why are you following me?

I'm fine.

I just got out for some air.

Huan.

Don't try to fool me.

Zao.

Do you think I'm a loser?

I'm always acting self-righteous.

Don't think that way.

You should break up.

Marriage isn't a business deal.

Since you've broken up with Xin Jialiang,

I won't work at the law firm.

You have your pride.

So, what's your plan?

I'll find a new job.

Doesn't it mean

you used a connection to get the job?

I...

Zao.

Right now, all you need to do is to work hard.

Even if you want to find a new job,

it shouldn't be due to my relations with the Xin family.

You will change your job

because this firm isn't right for you,

or you have a better option.

Do you understand?

But seeing what they did to you,

I really...

Life is like opening a blind box.

When you make a choice,

you never know if it's right or wrong.

What does it matter if the result isn't good?

The key is that you take every step as you want,

as long as you don't let yourself down.

I'll serve it.

Huan, time for breakfast.

Have breakfast.

Look, steamed buns and barbecued pork buns.

No need, Mom.

I won't eat. I have a weekly meeting. I gotta go.

I'll pack some for you

and bring it to your office.

No need.

What about your favorite, Huangjin cake?

I'm leaving.

Your bag.

I forgot.

I'm leaving, Mom.

Be careful on the road.

Okay.

Zao.

Did you talk to your sister yesterday?

I did. Don't worry, Mom.

Huan is very wise.

She will surely figure it out.

Really?

If so, she won't be like that.

After all, it's been three years.

They can't be over easily.

As for love...

You can't understand, anyway.

Last night,

I thought about it all night.

I think

no matter what,

Huan can't give up

on this relationship.

Zao.

You persuade your sister

and tell her

that as long as she and Jialiang are good,

don't care about anything else,

or the two families.

This is between Jialiang and her.

Mom.

My sister might not think the same way

as you.

We should put ourselves in her shoes.

Okay, I see.

I will talk to her myself.

Yu.

The cake has been steamed for a while.

I'll turn off the heat.

Okay, turn it off.

She can eat when she's back.

Chenghuan.

A-Are you okay?

I'm fine. I didn't see that.

Didn't you see such a big sign there?

Let's hurry. We're late for the meeting.

Be careful.

Morning.

Slow down.

It's time for the most boring routine.

Let's have a regular meeting.

I will make it brief,

giving you time to slack off at work, okay?

First, I'll speak about negative things.

The negative point is...

Chenghuan, my phone has run out of battery.

- Do you have a power bank? - Can you be more patient

when communicating with the property owner?

Try to keep your temper.

You have a complaint every week.

I warn you.

I hope this power bank

can charge up our relationship.

Next, I'll talk about positive things.

The star housekeeper last week

was the new staff Mai Chenghuan.

Chenghuan, come on.

You tell us

how you became a star housekeeper so soon.

Do you have any secrets?

Good, let's give a round of applause.

About the secret,

it's just one word.

Problem solving.

Chenghuan.

That's two words.

Two words.

Okay.

Whether one or two words, it's okay.

What happened to your feet?

How come you didn't tell me about your breakup?

I had to find out for myself.

If you need a place to vent,

I'll take you there.

I'm tired.

Well, let's go home.

Alright?

Okay.

Don't cry.

You've been lying here for an hour.

Say something.

I'm telling you.

The breakup is a relief for you.

Look at Xin Jialiang.

He's deceived you many times.

And his family.

If you married him,

you would suffer a lot in the future.

So, what's there to be sad about?

I don't know.

I'm just sad.

But I don't know why.

I don't know what to say.

I'll get you something to make you forget.

♪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♪