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[Love on a Shoestring]

Why?

[Episode 10]

No matter if I go to the left

or the right,

I still...

I still can't get through it.

I can't.

Please...

Please don't cry.

Well,

I'll find a way to help you, okay?

Really?

Yes.

Then,

what can I do for Jiali?

Do you have a dream?

A dream?

No.

I'm still studying.

I don't know what to do

after graduation.

Maybe I'll take one step at a time.

How about

you help Jiali fulfill her dream?

What's her dream?

Jiali has been improving her baking skills

because her dream

is to run a small bakery.

No problem.

I can work together with Jiali to fulfill her dream.

Jiali.

Time to eat.

Okay.

It smells good.

You're so thin.

Work is important.

But you also need to take care of your health, okay?

We have to pay the insurance bill,

water, and electricity bills next month.

I lost my income in the bakery.

I have to find a proper job as soon as possible.

I still have some savings.

I think we can hold on

for a few months.

Take a good rest now.

Don't make me worry.

Okay, I got it.

That...

That Yuanchong

seems to care about you.

That kid is nice.

Grandma.

We are just friends.

That's what you said.

You only treat him as a friend.

Does he think the same?

I'm old now.

I don't even know when I'll die.

Grandma.

Grandma, you won't leave me.

You will live a long life

and stay with me forever.

Right.

I want to be with you for a long time.

But besides me,

I hope there is another person

who can love you, take care of you,

and make you happier.

Then I won't have to worry,

right?

Thank you for sending me back.

I should thank you for taking care of me these days.

You're welcome.

How was work today?

It's okay.

Chen Shi helped a lot.

Your Business Department is under a lot of pressure.

You should pay attention to your diet.

Otherwise, you'll have stomach problems again.

If so,

will you

make soup for me

and send me breakfast again?

But...

I'll be spending a lot.

I can pay for all of these.

I asked Chen Shi.

He said Haikuo rarely talked about his family.

I didn't see his family photos

at his house that day.

Could it be that

he doesn't have a family?

But do you think

it's better to ask your family to help you

with that?

After all, I'm just your colleague.

My dad died.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

Don't you have any other family?

All my relatives died.

Keke, you're finally home.

What's wrong?

Your parents are poisoned and dying.

Dad, are you okay?

I'm fine.

Sorry for making you worry.

Why did you say you were fine?

Why are you

and mom are both hospitalized?

Well.

It's just that thing.

What?

It was because of that thing.

Because of what? Tell me.

What caused it?

-What? -It’s oysters.

Oysters?

Be careful.

Wait. Slow down.

-I can't walk too fast. -Take your time.

Wait.

I need to walk slowly.

Okay, take your time.

Be careful.

Okay.

How is it? Does it hurt?

It hurts.

What... What oysters?

Fried oysters.

Fried oysters?

Why does it smell like this?

It's rotten.

What are you doing?

I'm going to throw it away.

This is oysters.

It's expensive. How can you throw it away?

I know seafood is expensive.

But I smelled it just now.

It smells bad.

No way.

I bought this yesterday.

How can it smell?

There are only two left.

One for you and one for me.

We will swallow it in one bite.

I'm afraid I'll have diarrhea.

You won't.

Okay, how about this?

Let's fry it.

High-temperature frying

can disinfect and sterilize.

It'll also become crispy and delicious.

How is it?

Is it okay?

Listen.

I don’t think

Keke will come back tonight.

Just talk.

Why are you so close to me?

I think

with the stimulation of oysters,

we should have a wonderful night

with just the two of us.

I'll fry it.

I'll fry it right away.

All in all,

I was seduced by your dad.

That's why I'm so weak today.

But at least,

you were happy.

What are you talking about?

His stomach is weaker than mine.

He stayed in the toilet all night.

He had never been out.

Enough, Honey.

Stop it.

Shut up!

Don't call me.

I'm telling you, when I recover,

I will definitely fry you

in the pot.

Alright.

Don't threaten me.

You scared me.

I can't take it anymore.

I need to use the restroom again.

-Okay. Wait. -Hurry.

-Let me do it. -I can’t stand it.

I feel it too.

Wait, I want it too.

You too?

Come on.

My bottom feels like vomiting.

-Put on your shoes. -Hurry.

Hurry.

-I’ll go first. -Stop arguing.

I'll go first.

-I can’t help it. -I’m going to spit it out.

Be careful. There's another toilet outside.

Let me go first.

I'll go first.

I can't hold it anymore.

Thank you for today.

It's late.

Go back and rest.

I'm not going home today.

What do you mean

by that?

Your parents are sick.

You can't take care of

them by yourself.

They just have diarrhea.

It's not that easy to accompany the patients overnight.

I have a lot of experience.

Trust me.

Let's go.

Where are we going?

To buy personal cleaning supplies

and night-accompanying necessities.

Auntie, let me help you.

Don’t bother.

I'll just ask Keke to do it.

You have work tomorrow. Sleep more.

It's okay.

I'm still awake.

Here.

-Okay. -Be careful.

Thank you.

-Be careful. -Thank you.

Thank you.

I'll put the IV here.

Okay, thank you.

Call me if you need anything. I'm outside.

Did they have diarrhea again?

There was once just now.

But they're much better now.

By the way, this Jian Fuyun's IV needs to be changed.

Okay, I'll change it for you later.

So you just pretended to sleep

until dawn?

I didn't pretend to sleep all the time.

I just pretended for a little while

and fell asleep.

It was dawn when I woke up.

Jian Keke.

Be honest with me.

Do you like him

a little bit?

Who did you say I like?

-Who? -Wang Haikuo!

Well.

Only children usually tend to develop

a dependency on someone

who accompanies them

when their parents are sick,

often easily developing feelings of affection.

At that time,

I didn't need any comfort.

I just hoped

someone could be with me

and make me feel less lonely.

Although you were a stranger,

you gave me this warmth.

It's not that easy to fall in love.

Let me tell you.

It only takes a moment to fall in love.

Sun Jiali.

Are you being a hopeless romantic now?

I'm analyzing your feelings.

Thank you.

You have

fallen in love with Wang Haikuo.

I haven't.

You have.

I haven't.

Haikuo.

Thank you so much

for taking care of us

all night.

No, I didn't do anything.

Not at all.

The nurse said

you didn't sleep at all.

Auntie, don't worry.

I actually slept.

Okay, I won't worry.

Come to my house after work.

I'll show you my cooking skills

and cook a big meal for you.

Really?

You said he didn't sleep well last night.

I think he should go home to sleep.

But I slept more last night

than usual.

No, you must be tired today.

You should go home and rest early.

But instead of resting,

I look forward more to Auntie Jian's cooking skills.

You really know the stuff.

That’s right.

Come to our house with Keke after work.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Okay, that's it.

Jiali.

You'll come to my home tonight too, right?

But I have to work the night shift.

I have no choice.

Our home is like Jili's home.

She can come anytime.

Uncle Jian and Auntie Jian,

I booked a car, and it's here.

You even booked a car?

You're so sweet.

Well, it's my duty.

Let me send you to the car.

Okay.

Okay, let's go.

Uncle and Auntie Jian.

Bye.

Sun Jiali.

Here.

Watch your head.

Thank you.

Auntie Jian, be careful.

Here. Okay.

Uncle Jian.

Be careful.

I can't even do such small things well.

Am I

really that bad?

What are you doing?

Yuanchong, get out of my way!

How dare you steal my wallet?

Do you want to die?

So strong!

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

I didn't expect you to be so good.

But...

How do you know my name?

Yuanchong.

Don't you know me?

You are...

It's me.

Xiao Qianqian.

This is for you.

I didn't help you at all.

And you subdued the thief yourself.

I bought you this drink

not because you caught the thief

but to reward you

for acting bravely for justice.

In this world,

there aren't many people who act bravely for justice.

Everyone dodges when they can.

They only mind their own business.

It's rare to see a warm-hearted person

like you.

Not really.

There are good people who will help.

I'm not saying there are no good people.

But there are not many.

People all focus on themselves now.

They tend to be rather willful

in their actions.

See?

Am I right?

Sir.

Sir.

You left the tissues you used

on the ground.

If you still want to use it,

please pick it up and keep using it.

If you don't want to use it anymore,

you have to throw it into the trash can.

Right?

Stop!

Come back!

Pick up the trash.

Hurry up.

Now. Come here.

You're still the same.

You're so straightforward.

Isn't it good?

Very good.

Then it's fine.

Ready.

Start.

How many seconds?

You broke the record.

2.7 seconds.

You're amazing.

This is our family's money-saving game.

The fridge must be kept at 5 degrees.

It shouldn't be switched on and off frequently.

We have to take all the stuff we need at once

so that we can save money and be environmentally friendly.

Amazing! I've learned a trick!

That's not all.

When we brush our teeth in the morning,

our mouthwash cups have markings on them.

The water shouldn't be above a certain level.

This is even better!

Another trick!

Two tricks already.

Shrimp, fish, and steak.

These high-quality ingredients

must have cost quite a bit, huh?

To treat Haikuo,

we need to spend some money.

I'm not saying I don't want to spend money.

But we just got discharged from the hospital.

Eating so much

is not good for our health.

It's not for you.

The two of us will eat over there.

There.

That's all?

Yes.

The doctor said

we need to eat light food these days.

Auntie Jian.

I'll feel embarrassed if you treat me like this.

How about this?

I'll eat something light with you this time.

When your stomach gets better,

I'll come and taste your cooking.

Do you want to come again?

Yes.

I don't let Auntie Jian down.

Will it be troublesome?

Of course.

-Of course... -No trouble.

Of course not.

I welcome you to come every day.

Why did you ask him to come?

I'm asking him to come

and eat.

Eating and playing

cost money.

It's okay.

Auntie Jian, I...

I'll put them back into the fridge for you.

Thank you.

It's okay.

It's not okay.

Why is it not okay?

It will cost a lot of money.

-It won't. -It will.

Do you want to time me?

Do you want to have to try?

-Okay. -Okay.

Let's time you. Okay.

Come on.

Ready.

Go!

Darling.

Haikuo was so fast!

1.7 seconds.

Amazing!

It can be faster!

Do you want me to try again?

Okay, one more time.

No.

Save electricity.

No.

No, we need to save electricity.

We can't waste it.

Haikuo, you're amazing!

1.7 seconds. So fast.

Young man.

So strong.

You're agile.

Awesome!

Haikuo.

Eating such light food makes it easier to get hungry.

Eat more.

Okay.

Thank you, Auntie Jian.

You're welcome.

Why are you only having porridge?

Have some other dishes.

Thank you.

Haikuo.

You really care about Keke.

How tall are you?

181 cm.

Wow, so tall!

Okay. Okay. Okay.

It's not that tall.

You need to be at least 190 cm to be considered tall.

What's the point of being that tall?

His height matches Keke's

perfectly.

181 cm is too tall for Keke.

180 cm is the perfect height for her.

This one centimeter difference

can be ignored.

That's not how it works.

A tiny difference can lead to a huge gap.

You need to be very precise.

But Haikuo can make up for it

with his thoughtfulness.

Is he thoughtful though?

On the day Keke had her health checkup,

he hurt her...

Don't talk nonsense.

That was my mistake.

I can apologize for it.

If apologies worked,

we wouldn't need the police.

We all know each other.

Why bring the police into this?

It's because we know each other

that I have to be strict with him.

When it comes to girls,

you need to cherish

and dote on them.

You can't just summon

and dismiss them at will.

So what are you trying to say?

I'm not trying to say anything.

I'm teaching Haikuo

how to be a caring young man.

That's how he wins a girl's heart.

Your wife.

What about my wife?

I didn't say anything wrong.

I'm teaching him

how to treat girls well

and how...

Take a look.

Look at your wife.

Since you're so thoughtful and doting on women,

from now on, I won't clean the house,

cook meals,

or do the laundry.

I'll leave it all to you,

the loving husband and father.

The atmosphere was so nice,

but you made it so cold.

Can you still eat?

I'm full.

Haikuo, here.

Eat more.

Here, eat more.

Otherwise, you won't be full.

Here.

Come on. Eat.

Deep affection often leads to lingering regret.

Sweet dreams are the easiest to wake from.

Among the myriad lights of

ten thousand households,

not a single one is for me.

Uncle Jian.

Don't think that

by showing me a little kindness,

I'll change my attitude towards you.

I didn't mean it that way.

I just don't want you to be hungry.

You think you can bribe me

with just a plate of fried rice?

Let me tell you,

our Keke is incredibly outstanding.

I won't easily

agree you to be her boyfriend.

I know.

Keke is really excellent.

No. No. No.

You have no idea.

Let me tell you.

Back then, I lent

all the money Keke had worked so hard to earn

to a good friend of mine.

In the end, I didn't get a single penny back.

Really?

You can't contact him?

What about his family?

He turned off his phone

and ran away,

abandoning

his wife and child.

You should at least get Keke's money back.

I really can't bear to pressure them to repay the debt.

Keke has already passed the TOEFL!

I don't have to go even if I pass.

Keke, I'm really sorry.

I can't get back the money I lent them.

Dad, why are you apologizing to me?

You did it to help your friend.

You're so kind.

I respect you for it.

Besides,

the bond between our family members

can't be measured with money.

So stop apologizing.

But you've been preparing for so long

and already got accepted!

I can just apply again later.

Whose daughter am I?

I'll definitely get accepted.

This is all your fault

for causing this mess.

Five million NTD!

How long will it take to save that much?

50 years!

I am furious.

It's not that serious.

I can earn it back.

My poor daughter.

Indeed, Keke

doesn't measure family bonds

with money.

That's right.

Keke is treasure

to me.

I'm not that shallow

to be swayed

by just a plate of fried rice.

Be careful.

You are the one who should be careful.

you almost dropped the fried rice

on the floor.

Be careful.

Sorry, my bad.

Uncle Jian.

even if you don't like me,

you still need to take care of your health.

Moreover,

Auntie specially prepared this for you.

It's low oil and healthy.

Alright.

Don't let her efforts go to waste.

Come on, eat it while it's hot.

Watch your step.

It's because you are forcing me to eat.

Yes.

I'm forcing you.

Okay, I'll do you a favor

this time and eat it.

Thank you, Uncle Jian.

You don't have to walk me out.

I'm okay on my own. Go back now.

I have something to tell you.

What is it?

Thank you for bringing the fried rice to my dad.

You saw it.

Actually, he's not like this

normally.

He's a nice guy,

recognized by everyone

as the most caring and responsible borough warden.

Normally,

he wouldn't be so prickly and stubborn.

The reason he acts this way

is because he loves you so much.

You know?

So you won't be mad at him, right?

Of course not.

On the contrary,

I like the atmosphere in your family.

Although

there's bickering and arguing,

you truly

care for each other

without any

complex ulterior motives.

Actually,

your dad's love for you

is quite enviable.

When I was in 11th grade,

my mom was diagnosed with cancer.

But because of family issues,

my dad didn't care about her illness at all.

He never visited her once.

Then you...

Nothing.

What did you want to say?

Nothing. Nothing.

I...

I just wanted to tell you

to be careful on your way back

and get some rest.

Bye.

I'm leaving.

Bye.

Bye.

Jiali, sorry for

keeping you after work.

No worries, just a few minutes.

But with your help recently,

things are easier with shift arrangements.

I feel like I've even

improved in lifting.

Manager.

Well...

Does Yuanchong still have enough shifts?

Are you trying to avoid Yuanchong?

No problem.

With my deft scheduling,

I guarantee you two

will never

cross paths

in this lifetime.

That's not what I meant.

I mean...

Yuanchong.

Why are you here early?

I wanted to have supper so I came early.

Jiali, I'm sorry.

I didn't expect this lifetime to be so short.

Manager.

What I wanted to say is,

I think we can just go back to normal scheduling.

No need to avoid each other intentionally.

So you're okay to be on the same shift with me?

Great!

Yes!

Yuanchong, is this your friend?

She's my junior, Qianqian.

Welcome.

Yuanchong,

weren't you going to have supper?

What's in the bag?

Just

a piece of bread.

Bread?

Is it sesame flavor

or chocolate?

Neither.

It's burned.

You're quite talented

to be able to burn it so evenly.

But I didn't want to waste food.

So...

Yuanchong, let me tell you.

This can no longer be considered food.

If it's burnt,

it will produce carcinogens,

which are very bad for your health.

Don't eat it.

I think it's still edible.

Yuanchong, I support you.

Since everyone says it's carcinogenic,

let's not eat it then.

It's not like you'll get cancer from eating it once.

And I know how to repay the kindness.

Thank you for saving me during the day.

Yuanchong saved you?

Yes.

He even got into a fight with someone.

Did you drink?

I didn't touch a drop of alcohol.

Why would he drink?

Yuanchong is always so kind.

It's in his nature to be righteous.

So,

Yuanchong is so nice to everyone.

I'll go get changed first.

Okay.

Triangle.

It might be a love triangle.

Because of the KPI,

work pressure has been huge.

Yeah.

Yeah, especially for us in sales,

the pressure is really immense.

Look.

My hair

has fallen out quite a bit.

You're right.

It really has.

So,

taking breaks when needed is essential.

You're right.

Then I suggest

we organize a networking trip

with the Accounting Department.

Sounds good.

You know what,

a new young girl recently joined

the PR Department.

She's only 23 years old.

How do you know that?

I was talking about the Accounting Department, not the PR Department.

Other than the PR Department,

we can go with the Secretarial Office.

I heard the girls there are

very pretty and elegant.

Yes, they're super gentle.

They speak clearly and logically.

No, but I just said...

The girls from the Planning Department

are also cute and lively.

They would definitely bring a lively atmosphere.

Yes.

The last time we had a stir-fry with them,

everyone was so high.

Yes. They are great.

We should go with them.

Shut up!

I was talking about the Accounting Department,

not PR,

not the Secretarial Office,

or the Planning Department.

It's with the Accounting Department.

Okay. The Accounting Department.

You guys go without me.

I still have a phone call to make.

I'm going to make a phone call first.

Bye.

Stop pestering Jian Keke.

It's not because of Jian Keke.

It's Elly.

-Elly? -Elly?

Yes.

I found that

Elly despises me even more than

Jian Keke does.

I'm very surprised.

Does Elly dislike you?

Does she?

Yes.

It's very obvious.

Are you here alone?

Coffee?

Tea?

Or...

I'll treat you.

Drink mine.

This one.

-It's on me. -This is better.

Oops.

Elly, you are here.

I was just looking for you.

Where is she?

She left?

So fast!

Really fast.

I've never seen her leave so quickly.

Before,

no matter how much Keke ignored me,

she never treated me like air,

like Elly does now.

It really breaks my heart.

Did you offend Elly?

No.

When did this situation start?

If I remember correctly,

she changed

when we were at your home.

We used to

follow Keke together.

We were once allies

who could

talk about anything,

inseparable.

If I remember correctly,

when I was at your place,

she even poured out

her true feelings

to me.

And I

And I, on that bed in your house,

also showed her my biggest,

biggest,

biggest

sincerity to her.

It's so big.

How come she didn't see it?

That is indeed a bit serious.

Okay.

I've decided.

I support you.

I'll join this networking event with the Accounting Department.

Me too.

I'll help you find the answer.

Here.

You guys are so nice to me.

You should wipe your tears.

No.

I can't use tissues.

These tissues

are too rough.

They'll scratch my skin.

My eyeliners!

So ugly.

I should have used the waterproof kind.

[Trendee] [Accounting Department]

So food and accommodation

are all free.

We only need to pay for transportation.

No need.

Chen Shi said,

depending on the number of people,

the client will provide a minivan or van.

Isn't that

totally free?

It's free.

It's a trip that doesn't cost a penny.

That's too good to be true.

But Haikuo is in the Business Department.

He might attend it.

But it's free.

[Free]

I really want to go.

Is there a need to hesitate so much?

Mr. Wang.

I was just thinking about him and he appeared.

This time it's really completely free.

Right?

Yes.

It's totally free.

So I hope

everyone from the Accounting Department

can participate

and have a pleasant holiday.

Why is he here?

He's not going to ask me if I want to join, right?

How should I answer?

Yes

or no?

Elly,

are you willing to join?

You...

Are you asking me?

[Preview]

Is he influenced by Michael Zhao

or possessed?

Yuanchong, why are you so cute?

Two-timing.

You're asking the right person.

Haikuo.

What? What Haikuo?

There's a legend about this forest.

After walking around it,

you can find your own happiness.

I think I've really fallen for Wang Haikuo.