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=Best Choice Ever=

=Episode 13=

Get me another pillow, please.

Still troublesome in the sickbed.

Get up for a second.

Try it. Is it fine like this?

It's much better.

Oh, many people called you while you were unconscious yesterday,

probably your family members.

Call them so they don't worry.

You got it wrong. I don't have any family.

I'm just a lone soul.

My grandma is my only kin.

What about your other relatives?

My grandpa left my grandma. My dad left my mom.

My mom abandoned me. My dad went to prison.

My mom had an accident on the way to her boyfriend.

That's my family, quite extraordinary.

Feeling sorry for me?

Refill it. I want it warm.

Feeling sorry for you? You don't even say "thank you".

Let me fetch some water.

Mr. Yao, due to your sudden illness,

we held an internal meeting.

Thanks to Miss Mai's instructions,

we have prepared first aid kits for each guest room

to prevent similar incidents.

That was fast.

Of course, it is my job. Here.

Be careful, Grandma.

Uncle, I heard you were sick.

Here are some local specialties for you and that sister.

Thank you, come here.

What are you telling him again?

Kiddo, don't be scared. That uncle is just teasing you.

He was kidding.

He didn't scare me.

He said that there is no Ultraman,

but there are Superman and Spider-Man.

That's what he told you?

Yao Zhiming, you will train those employees, right?

They may not be professional,

but they are enthusiastic about what they do.

I can extend the bottom line.

Mr. Yao, you surely talk tough.

Chenghuan, I'm sorry about the bidding.

Mr. Yao, what did you say? I didn't quite catch that.

I'm sorry.

Come on, say goodbye.

Goodbye.

Hello, sir.

Mai Chenghuan, you...

I'm the new property manager.

You were demoted due to the bidding?

What a coincidence. I live here.

You're in charge of this floor? Let's hang out.

Miss Zhu, tell me if you need anything.

I'll take my leave now.

Okay.

It's lease renewal season again. So much trouble.

The bottom floor I'm in charge of has half your renewal rate.

What should I do?

Be more attentive

and pay more attention to their needs.

People pay the property fee for the service.

Once you please them with your service,

they'll renew the lease.

Chenghuan, I really admire you.

To be fair, you're both patient and capable.

All those tenants spoke highly of you. No wonder you were

from the headquarters.

We should love what we do.

I won't be happy at work if I keep complaining, right?

I'm not as optimistic as you. I only get 8000 per month.

I wouldn't walk any dogs every day.

But there's the bonus.

It's as little as a tip.

Small amounts add up. It will pay off.

Chenghuan, Room 416 is asking for service. Go take a look.

Alright, copy that.

I have to go.

Go ahead.

Darling, are you really in such a hurry?

I haven't seen you for days.

You made me quit the job. Are you really mad at me?

Why would I be mad at you?

Besides, I can't be mad once I see you.

Many things are going on at work. They can't do anything without me.

True, they don't know how you do things.

How about this? Stay for dinner.

I'll open a bottle of good wine. What do you say?

No, I really have to go.

How about a kiss before you leave?

So greedy.

Then I'll kiss you.

Okay, fine.

Chenghuan, what is it? Do you need help?

It's nothing. I'm working on it.

What's wrong? You look flustered.

Nothing. The doctor said you should drink more water.

How many times have I told you?

Be careful in public. But look at you,

hugging me and everything in public.

Someone saw it. What should we do?

I love you too much.

How do you expect me to restrain myself?

Anyway, you and your wife have long been estranged.

Just get a divorce.

If they find out about our affair,

you won't get a penny out of the divorce as the one at fault.

You knew that Mai Chenghuan was transferred here

and did that in front of her on purpose

to force me into a divorce, right?

Darling, how could you think that of me?

I simply love you and adore you.

I've always kept myself in check.

I've never asked for anything.

I just don't get it.

What do you gain if I get stripped of every penny?

I made up my mind the day I started dating you.

I don't want anything.

I just want to be with you.

You don't want a divorce yet.

Just pretend that I don't exist.

I will explain things to Mai Chenghuan

and ask her not to speak of our affair.

Handle it well. Don't cause me trouble.

Miss Zhu, did you call for the service?

How dare I call for your service? Come on in.

I just think that we are close.

You're about to get off work, so let's have dinner together.

Try it. It's from a new Black Pearl restaurant nearby.

I ordered so much.

It will be a waste if you don't eat.

Miss Zhu, we went to the same university.

So I'll cut to the chase.

You schemed for me to see that, right?

What are you talking about?

You called me for service earlier.

You wanted me to see you with Xin Zhishan.

Am I right?

Chenghuan, you're clever. I'll just be straightforward.

I've been dating Mr. Xin ever since I graduated.

He still hasn't married me after all these years.

I can't accept that so I want to pressure him a bit.

He still hasn't married you.

Why do you think that I can help you get what you want?

Chenghuan, do you remember how close we were in college?

We were best friends in the same major,

perhaps because we were both from average families.

Your family can only decide your life before you turn eighteen.

If you keep blaming everything on that,

it only means that you're not working hard enough.

Chenghuan, it takes a lot to work hard.

Taking a shortcut

can get you what you want.

But I believe you can achieve that

and live the life you want

with your own capability.

We are both from ordinary families.

We can't possibly give ourselves a better life.

Weren't you taking a shortcut by dating Xin Jialiang?

That was pure love, huh?

Miss Zhu, what are you trying to say?

Don't tell the Xin family about me and Xin Zhishan, okay?

If this gets out, Mr. Xin will be divorced without getting a penny.

Then I'd be shooting myself in the foot.

You lead me to find out about your affair.

And now you forbid me from telling others.

I'm sorry, Miss Zhu.

I have no interest in your affairs.

I have to go.

Chenghuan.

(Xin Jialiang)

Chenghuan, this is for you.

Who gave it to me?

A middle-aged man.

I told him to wait for you.

But he left this and went away.

(ICBC) He said you'd get it.

Chenghuan, which tenant is so generous?

It looks like you're going to make a fortune.

Thanks, get back to work.

See you.

(Mr. Xin)

Mai, you got the card, right?

Just go ahead and use the money.

Tell me if you need anything.

Mr. Xin, I can't...

Sorry, the user you are calling is currently unavailable.

Add more vinegar to the fish next time.

I like it sour now.

Thank you, Ms. Wang.

Hello, Mr. Xin.

Hi, Dad.

Dad.

How come you're home for dinner today?

Homemade food is the best. That's why I came back.

Of course, the dishes outside are too greasy and salty.

It's time to come home for cleansing. Here.

Why am I busy out there all day?

I'd like to come home if it weren't for those social obligations.

Jialiang.

Has Mai contacted you recently?

No. We've broken up. Why would she contact me?

She should be ashamed.

- Watch it. - Am I wrong?

You've turned my relationship into a mess.

Are you happy now?

Why are you yelling? If it's over, it's over.

She's just an ordinary girl.

Do you have to be so into her?

Let me tell you. You've broken up.

You'd better sever your ties.

Delete all her contact information. Do you hear me?

Hear that, Jialiang?

Your mom will set you up with someone else.

That's right. You know better, Dad.

With our family background, what kind of girl can't he get?

Mai Chenghuan wants respect.

She wants to be looked up to

and refuses to be a submissive wife.

That Mai family is quite a joke.

They have no money but they've got a temper.

You talk too much.

Where are you going?

I'm teaming up with my friends. They're waiting.

Jialiang, sit down.

You're thirty years old now.

Focus on your career and your job.

All you do is dating girls and playing games, nothing serious.

Alright, it's rare for you to come back for dinner.

Don't be mad. The porridge has gone cold.

(Zhu Baoqiao)

(Honey, I've dealt with Chenghuan. You can rest assured.)

What's wrong? Is it work?

It's nothing.

Where's my wine? Bring it over.

Don't drink at home.

You drink out there for work.

Have some porridge at home.

Wang.

I will have dinner at home from now on.

Okay.

Ms. Wang, get something my husband likes

for grocery tomorrow.

Okay, I got it.

Come on, dig in.

Jialiang, dig in.

Here you go, Jiali, your favorite.

Dig in. They are getting cold.

How come you're here?

I don't want to have midnight snacks alone.

I figured you'd still be working.

Mr. Yao, you suddenly offered me midnight snacks.

Just tell me what it is.

Don't meddle with Xin Zhishan and Zhu Baoqiao.

How do you know?

You wouldn't tell me. But I could investigate.

I'm not interested in their business.

Instead of the drama of my ex's family,

I'm more interested in my clients and my work

to lay a good foundation for promotion.

I don't care about those people and things

that have nothing to do with me.

You are quite clear-headed about it.

But Mr. Yao, how come you're interested

in a gossip that doesn't concern you?

Are you up to something?

Like what?

I promised Grandma to take good care of you.

I don't want to get scolded.

Come to me if you need anything.

Once bitten, twice shy.

I'm traumatized.

But if you really want to impress your grandma,

why not sign a renewal contract?

Consider it a contribution

to my way out of misery.

Mai Chenghuan, you're really good at taking advantage of the situation.

Once we're done,

I'll print a copy of the contract for you to sign.

Thank you, Mr. Yao.

(Mom)

Mom.

Huan, come back now. The water pipe broke. We're flooded!

Hello, Huan.

Don't panic.

Mr. Liu, our water pipe broke at home.

Can I go home to fix it?

But I need that lawyer's letter tonight.

I can do it at home and send it to you by tonight.

Okay.

Thank you.

What are you doing?

Pick up Zao's books.

The water is leaking.

What happened, Mom?

Huan, hurry.

The books. Zao's computer!

Don't go! I'll turn off the power in case of electric leakage.

Electrocute me.

Come on. Don't move.

Hurry up. Save the books.

Did you call Zao? Get him here!

It's a mess here. Why is he still at work?

I called him. He's getting a mechanic here soon.

Your shoes. They're destroyed.

How much do they cost?

Mom, forget it.

How can you go to work?

Did you put away our important papers?

Yeah, I did.

That's good enough.

Huan, bring a larger piece of cloth.

- This pipe is cracked. - Okay.

- I'll wrap it up. - Let me.

Block it.

I told you to replace this drain.

You were so reluctant, and now it's blocked.

And you're blaming me? You're never at home.

Where were you guys?

There was nobody at home.

I had to get discounted groceries from the market.

How would this happen if someone was at home?

Mom, that's enough. Let's deal with the problem first.

- Hurry. - Will this do?

- Yeah. - Yeah?

The books...

Dad, Mom, the repairman is here, hurry.

- Alright. - It's inside.

How did you get flooded?

- This water pipe broke. - Mao.

The sewer is also blocked.

I suggest you stay in a hotel tonight.

You can't stay here.

A hotel? It's too expensive.

- It's fine. - No.

Sir, please help us drain the water

so that we can stay here.

Mom, he won't be able to finish it today.

Let's stay in a hotel.

Don't worry about the money.

You'll spend more money

if you stay here and get sick.

Zao, stay here with the worker.

Mao and I will take Dad and Mom to a hotel.

Okay, go ahead. I got this.

- We'll switch later. - Okay.

Dad, let's pack up and go to a hotel.

- Let's go. - Come on, Mom.

Sir, how's it going?

Look at you. You're soaked.

Did you pick up everything?

Yeah, I did.

Alright. Go tidy up first.

Mom, the medicine will be ready soon.

It's pricy here, isn't it?

I got it with points. It costs nothing.

You have a lot of points?

She has points.

Mrs. Mai, you're fully soaked and you caught a cold.

You're sneezing too. Drink this, okay?

It's hot.

Hot. Let it cool for a bit first.

Mom, you always say I don't wear socks.

Look at you sitting there without socks.

You'll catch a cold. Get under.

Okay.

Let's cover her.

Tightly.

What kind of life is this?

Mom, don't worry. Zao just called me.

The repairman has cleared the drainage

and fixed the broken pipe.

We've lived there for so long.

The hardware gets old. It's alright.

Comfortable, so comfortable.

Yu, bathing at the hotel is much cozier than at home.

Cozy, right, Dad?

No, I'm going home.

What are you doing?

I'll see if they fixed the pipes

but broke something else. I'd better go and have a look.

Just stay and rest.

Don't go anywhere. Zao is there.

You'd only cause more trouble.

Exactly.

"Exactly"? Go away. Why don't you check on it?

But Zao is there.

Yeah, right. If you're competent,

our life wouldn't be like this.

How am I not competent?

I married you. It means I'm fully competent, right?

One person who's not competent

marries someone who's even less competent.

How can they live well?

Here, Mr. Mai. Have something hot to drink.

Thank you.

Huan, you see?

Life is like this without money.

Mom, don't say that.

I think you and Dad lead a happy life.

Many people envy us.

I have good news. My lease renewal rate is high this month.

I'll get a bigger bonus. Don't worry.

As long as we're together,

there's nothing we can't do.

Yeah, Mr. and Mrs. Mai.

You have raised Huan and Zao so well.

It's time for them to take care of you.

Don't worry about anything tonight.

Just have a good sleep here.

Besides, you have me, right?

Alright, Huan, Mao, go back and rest.

I'll stay with your mom.

Who needs your company?

Alright, Mom, have a good rest with Dad today.

I'll check on Zao to see if he needs my help.

Don't stay up late.

Good night.

This flood ruined our house.

It also brought up all the grievances my mom had for over 30 years.

My mom always complains about

our house being small and old.

But she's reluctant to stay in a hotel.

The older people are like that.

They're stingy with themselves but generous with their children.

They just want a lifetime of peace.

It's my fault that I can't provide them with a better life.

You've done well enough, so don't blame it on yourself.

Tell me if you're short of money. Don't burden yourself.

No need, I have money.

Let's visit Chengzao.

No need. You have to open the shop early tomorrow.

Go back and rest.

Can you manage on your own?

Of course. I really appreciate it.

I'll treat you to a fancy meal once it's over.

Okay.

Huan, you have to get up early for work tomorrow.

Go to the hotel and sleep.

Leave it to me.

As if you don't have to get up early for work.

Don't act like a stranger.

We'll be done earlier if we work on it together.

Let me see.

Your PC was soaked in water. I doubt it can be fixed.

I'll buy you a new one.

Don't waste money on me. I'll try to fix it first.

It's just that I haven't backed up some data.

Now it's all ruined.

Zao, a PC is an essential tool for work.

You can't make do with it.

Moreover, you've been using this

since college. It's time to get a new one.

We can't save money on that.

Alright, you're the best.

Then I shall comply. Thank you.

Where did you learn that?

Wait. When did you get scratched?

Just now. It's nothing.

Stay put. Don't touch water.

- It may get infected. - It's fine.

I'll get you a bandage. Don't move.

Huan, what are all these? Your toys?

How come this is still here?

These are not mine. They're all yours.

- Mine? - Yeah.

How come I don't remember them?

You were at Grandma's until you turned six.

Mom wanted to bring you back every year,

but she couldn't because of work.

So she bought you many toys

at the Town God Temple during the Spring Festival,

hoping that you could play with them when you came back.

I remember playing with this secretly.

She nagged me all night,

saying that I wasn't allowed to touch it.

I don't even remember that she bought these for me.

Of course not. You never played with them.

You were so distant when you just came home.

We asked if you wanted anything. You always said no.

So Mom put them all away because you might not like them.

I thought she had thrown them away.

But she kept them for you.

Here.

I was worried that they'd send me back to the village,

so I didn't dare to ask for anything.

Zao, don't you think that the bandage sometimes resembles Mom?

It's wrapped separately and unique.

Her love for us is also unique.

She tends to our wounds when we are injured.

Of course, she may sound harsh

and she expresses her love in an extreme way.

But her love for us is beyond doubt.

I thought that we were unlucky to have water leakage.

But it actually made me understand Mom better.

Take a good look.

Huan, your apartment was flooded.

And my ceiling was ruined.

Yeah.

You'll have to bear the repair cost.

I am truly sorry.

W-What are you talking about?

The developer installed the pipe.

Now it's broken.

Ask the developer for compensation. What does it have to do with us?

Don't talk nonsense. My son is a lawyer.

- Mom. - So you must be reasonable.

Other people's pipes didn't break.

It was your pipe that broke.

Look what happened to our house.

These books are my treasure. They're soaked in water.

What should I do?

Stop making a fuss.

Or I'll call the police to resolve this.

- Mom. - What did you say?

Dad, take Mom upstairs first.

- Let's go. - Take her upstairs.

- Sir. - What should I do?

- I'm sorry. - Seriously.

Sorry, sir. I will take care of it.

The repairman is fixing our pipe now.

I'll ask them to check your place as well.

I'll invite the aunties from the community office

to help us resolve this matter later.

What do you think?

Alright, you're a good girl.

Sorry for the inconvenience, sir.

I've roughly calculated the cost of redoing the floor drain,

laying the pipes and the waterproofing.

The longtang structures are all wooden

which requires termite-resistant materials.

It's about 100,000 yuan.

What? 100,000 yuan?

Be careful.

It's just the floor and the wall for a tiny flat.

100,000 yuan?

Listen, my daughter manages a hotel.

She deals with maintenance workers.

- Be honest, okay? - Come on, ma'am.

How long will it take if we want

a thorough renovation?

This is basically a thorough renovation.

At least one or two months.

One or two months? So long?

Thank you, sir. We will think about it and contact you.

- Okay, stay in touch. - Thank you.

Goodbye.

It's a tiny flat. He surely wants to drag it out to get more money.

Don't be fooled.

Mom, our apartment is quite old.

I'd love to take this opportunity to renovate it

and get some new home appliances.

I've wanted to buy you a dishwasher for a long time.

A dishwasher? How big is it?

Will it even fit in the kitchen?

Besides, is it that easy to make money?

There are cheaper ones. We can choose.

Also, we can get several renovation teams,

review their plans, and select the most economical one.

I'll rent a house for a short term.

We can move there temporarily.

Rent a house?

I'm not going. Why bother?

Your dad said this place would be demolished.

What if it gets demolished

once it's renovated? Isn't it a waste of money?

Your mom has a point. Let's hang in there.

Besides, we will buy a new house, decorate it,

and furnish it after the demolition. It's a lot of money.

Yeah.

I know, Dad.

But the problem is that our place just got flooded yesterday.

He said the water pipes needed inspection,

the floors needed renovation and the wires had aged.

How can we live like that?

Anyway, I'm not doing it.

It's better to make do than to waste money.

Huan.

You know your mom.

I think we should try to hang in there.

You were busy all night. Aren't you going to work today?

I took a few hours off.

Get going. I'll handle the rest.

Okay, I'll come back to help you after work.

- Alright. - I'm off, Dad.

I'm off, Mom.

Morning.

Morning.

Is everything okay at home?

It's just fine. Don't worry.

Water leakage in old houses is hard to deal with.

You can accommodate your parents here.

I can offer you the lowest price.

Mr. Yao, we can't afford it even if it's 50% off.

I'm just trying to help.

Thanks. I'll ask for your help if we're desperate.

I'm off to work.

Sir, here's the weekly report.

He Dong, do our engineers take external renovation orders?

Theoretically, it's not allowed.

But we have long-term engineering partners.

Why? Want to renovate your place?

Mai Chenghuan's house got flooded.

I see. I'll make a few calls

and you can take the team there.

Neither of us can do that. Let Sherry do it.

Do as Mai Chenghuan requests.

Offer the lowest price so that she can afford it.

Sir, honestly, I think you should just

give her a red envelope.

I've never seen you beating around the bush with a girl.

She's stubborn and won't accept help. She may turn me down.

But you can't win over her heart like this.

Your methods are outdated.

I'm not trying to win her over. I'm looking after my subordinate.

Mr. Yao, why don't you look after me?

Get back to work.

Mai Chengzao, why haven't you sent me the lawyer's letter?

I sent it to the group chat last night

and sent you a copy separately.

The client's demands have changed.

No one notified me.

We had a meeting late at night. Did you lose your memory?

Something happened at home last night.

I remember now. The whole company worked overtime.

But you slipped away before eight o'clock.

Do you have any work ethics?

Mr. Liu, I asked for leave yesterday, and you agreed.

When did I agree?

Did any of you hear me grant him leave? Did you?

Mai Chengzao, let me tell you.

As a lawyer, you have to speak with evidence.

Mr. Liu, I'm sorry. This is my fault.

Could you please tell me the demands so I can revise it?

What's there to revise? How do you work with that attitude?

Wang, work on it.

Okay, I'm on it.

Mr. Liu, the report on the copyright case...

No, no, I don't trust you anymore.

Just sit here from now on

and watch how everyone works, okay?

Mr. Liu, wait.

(Liu Yuquan)

Mr. Yang from Maohe has asked to see you many times.

Should I arrange a meeting with him before the reception?

No need, let him wait. It will allow me to raise the price.

Alright, no problem.

Mr. Luo, Mr. Liu has some misunderstandings about me.

He's suspended all my work.

I'd like to transfer to another group.

You want a transfer? Do you know how many cases Mr. Liu has?

Others are desperate to get into his group.

Chengzao, I don't have time to teach you.

To put it bluntly,

if it weren't for your connection to the Xin family,

do you think you could have joined Mr. Liu's group?

Okay, then please ask Mr. Liu

to settle all my wages and allowances for the completed case.

Liu told me that you made up a ridiculous excuse

about your house being flooded to avoid working overtime.

You have the nerve to ask for payment?

We both know who is right and who is wrong.

Everyone out there

is trying their best to stay.

That's why no one steps forward to tell the truth.

Fangyuan is a law firm. Justice lies in the heart of the people.

This is the principle of law.

Don't think you can treat everyone like a fool because you're the boss.

Chengzao.

Chengzao, wait.

Tian Feng.

They've gone too far.

Sorry, I didn't speak up for you.

It's okay, Tian Feng. I chose to quit.

Thank you for looking after me.

I didn't do much. Do you have any plans?

I'll look for another job.

It won't be easy because the campus recruitment period is over.

I will keep an eye out for you.

Thank you. I will figure something out.

Alright then, you'd better get back to work.

I'm fine. Don't worry.

Don't lose heart. Keep it up. Call me anytime.

♪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♪