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EPISODE 3

By the way, make sure Wei En gets there on time.

-I know. -Good.

Wait, look...

-Oh. -Look at all this cat hair, just wait.

There's so much.

It's okay. We won't have this problem once she's gone.

-I'm sorry, honey. -It's okay.

Your hair gets stuck on my suit, too.

All right.

-Have a nice day. -Okay.

-Do your best. -You, too.

Bye-bye.

-Good morning, Mr. Wen. -Morning.

-Congratulations! -Congratulations!

What's with all the cheering?

"The Annual Top Ten Marketer Award."

It's the Oscar of marketing. Rui Fan, you've won it!

This is the first time our company has won this award.

Yesterday, my grandma told me,

"I know that women learn their tricks from PJ."

I was surprised that even an old lady knows that slogan.

Our advertisement has finally made it big.

Of course. Ever since Rui Fan said those words,

our company's profits have risen by 30%.

Rui Fan definitely deserves this award!

You're too kind.

Without everyone's effort, my slogan would be useless.

Of course not.

I think Rui Fan will be promoted to vice president for sure.

-Vice President Wen! -Vice President Wen!

All right. Shh...

But please, do not boast about this outside of this office. Be more modest.

Let's not make any unnecessary enemies, got it?

Congratulations, everyone.

Especially you, Mr. Wen.

Your performance was outstanding. I have to admit, I'm a bit jealous.

Thanks for your compliment.

But without the help of your department,

our creative ideas would not have come to fruition.

I'm not here to exchange niceties with you.

Here's the deal. Dinner's on me tonight.

Everyone's invited.

It's okay. It's no big deal, really. You don't have to buy us dinner.

Can't you let me butter you up for once?

Mr. Wen?

It's settled then. See you all tonight.

Rui Fan, she seemed even happier than us.

Isn't that a little fake?

She probably knows she'll be passed over for that promotion.

That's why she's trying to get on Rui Fan's good side.

Admit defeat?

As far as I know, those words...

don't exist to her.

Call me.

-Kai Wen, where's Ai Lin? -Hey.

She's in the meeting room.

-Okay. -Hey.

Are you sure you want to be the cannon fodder?

Cannon fodder?

I'm not afraid.

We had six staff.

One has been replaced.

Three are currently under review.

Results like these are unacceptable from managers like you.

Ai Lin.

Please carry on.

I'll get back to my work.

-Hao Kang De. -Yes?

Come in.

Ai Lin.

What's the hurry?

Oh, nothing. I just didn't want to interrupt you.

Now I remember.

Tell me, did you win the lottery?

Win the lottery?

Actually, I robbed a bank.

No, I'm just kidding.

But your performance last month tells me you must have won the lottery.

Why else would you seem so carefree?

Would you like to stay at home instead?

I'm sorry, Ai Lin.

From now on, I'll push myself harder

-and improve myself. -Save it.

By the time you step up, I will already have won an award.

Don't you think so?

Annual Top Ten Marketer Award

Ai Lin, look.

Creative and Marketing Mag like this doesn't mean a thing.

Sales people like us need to be rational and down to earth, am I right?

-Down to earth? -Yes.

Do you even know what down to earth means?

Of course I do. I can even spell it. Want to see?

So...

Get out.

Tomorrow morning, ten o'clock.

I don't want to see any more reports.

What I want is a concrete strategy for improvement.

Got it?

Don't upset Ai Lin anymore!

We need something concrete, a pragmatic solution.

Remember to have your proposals ready by tomorrow.

Hey, weren't you all enthusiastic just before?

Hey,

why didn't you listen to me? You got scolded, didn't you?

Do you think what I did was right?

Of course.

You graciously congratulated Mr. Wen,

and you raised the standards of our department.

But I'm so tired.

Not only do I have to deal with clients outside,

I also have to compete in my own company.

Ai Lin, everyone knows how much you've done.

Wen Rui Fan may be more creative than me,

but how can I lose out to him?

He has a great career and a wonderful family.

But I have nothing

besides my job.

Ai Lin, don't think too much of it.

What the world thinks doesn't matter.

You can't compare yourself to someone from a different field.

Why can men excel in both their careers and their families?

But women get criticized for being career-driven?

How I wish

I had a shoulder to lean on when I get home each night...

Never mind. Forget about what I said.

Ai Lin.

You're the backbone of our team.

We're so glad to have you as out leader

because you give us a vision to work towards.

Thanks.

You're so sweet.

Mom, Dad?

Why are you here?

I mean, I'll take you guys once I put my things away.

Don't worry, Mom. I'll make sure that you get to your dance class on time.

I'm not going.

This old geezer over here ruined my dancing shoes.

It was an accident. Someone broke my computer and...

I was so angry I couldn't see where I was going.

Watch what you say. There's only the two of us in this house.

Are you saying I broke your computer?

I didn't say it was you. I was too anxious, that's all.

-What if I can't log on to the blog today? -What's the big deal?

Do you have to chat with your friends on the internet every day?

Those aren't my friends, they're my fans.

My blog has been featured before, did you know that?

How can I let my fans down?

Never mind, never mind.

Mom, I'll take you out to buy new shoes later.

And I'll get your computer fixed.

Everybody gets what they want. Just wait.

-Give me a second. -Okay.

Darn it! Wei En!

Wei En! Wei En!

Wei En.

Wei En. Get up, you...

Where is she?

She left already?

Oh my! Did she change her shoes?

Good girl.

She remembered to wear my black shoes.

Mom, Dad! We can go now.

Our office is a little tense today.

You'd better not to take Wei En there. Just let me handle it.

Trust me.

Hi, Brother-in-law.

Holly!

I was wondering who the hot babe was. It's you, Wei En.

Look at you,

I could hardly recognize you. You look so hot.

Brother-in-law,

is my outfit inappropriate?

-What do you think? -It's beautiful.

But your legs seem uncomfortable.

Yeah, the shoes are a little tight.

But I appreciate An Zhen's kindness.

-They sure look like hers. -Hey.

What?

Wei En, since you majored in marketing, you can learn a lot from Ai Lin.

Just relax and be yourself.

I'm sure she'll like you.

-I hope so. -No, I don't think so.

Rui Fan, listen to me.

You and Ai Lin are arch enemies now.

If she knows Wei En is related to you, she'll never hire Wei En.

What if she finds out after she has hired Wei En?

Honesty is the best policy.

Very good.

So you're Mrs. Wen's cousin?

I haven't seen her in a long time. How is she?

She is fine.

I'll send your regards to her.

I've looked through your resume and you seem like a good fit.

Unfortunately, you lack experience.

What?

I thought I don't need any experience to become an administrative assistant?

You're right. You can learn on the job.

But if you have no basic understanding of the markets,

that will be a problem.

You lived away from Taiwan for so many years.

You don't even know how to get around, am I right?

That may be true,

but I took a very useful course in college.

It was called East Asian Culture and Consumer Psychology.

Besides, I have also worked part-time in an international retail store.

I have served clients from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China.

So I'm not at all unfamiliar with Taiwanese markets.

That's more like it.

You have extensive research and work experience.

But I'm looking for an administrative assistant.

I just need someone who's familiar with the streets.

How about this? Why don't you spend some time

familiarizing yourself with Taiwan?

And when I need someone, I'll hire you.

All right?

All right.

Thank you for your suggestion.

Are you leaving now?

Yes.

I wouldn't want to take up too much of your time.

Goodbye.

I want her to beg me. Why didn't she beg me?

She thinks she's better than me just because of Wen Rui Fan?

Ai Lin,

how are we supposed to explain this to Mr. Wen?

Explain?

I wouldn't hire that girl now even if she got on her knees.

Hey, wait...

Thanks.

Thank you, sir.

Do you work at PJ?

Nope.

These shoes don't fit me.

It's not that I don't fit them.

I know,

you came here for an interview

and you failed, right?

-It's them who failed, not me. -Oh.

For a newcomer,

you're not very humble.

Any boss who wants his staff to be humble is

an incompetent boss.

If his staff is good, why would they need to be humble?

Why would I want to work

for an incompetent boss? Am I right?

Thanks, sir.

Bye-bye.

Wei En.

Brother-in-law!

Didn't I tell you to see me after your interview?

Where are your shoes? Why are you barefooted?

Why are you laughing? What if you step on something?

Can you carry me?

Absolutely not. Get back to the office!

Hello, An Zhen?

Where are you?

I was just dropping off Mom and Dad.

I'm heading home now.

How did Wei En do in her interview today?

I think she failed.

Really? Why?

It's a long story. I'll tell you later.

Hey, let's have lunch together.

You should have told me earlier.

I could have brought you some lunch from home.

What?

By the way,

Wei En lost your shoes.

Lost?

How can she lose a pair of shoes from her feet?

How would I know? Just come and meet us.

-Bye-bye. -All right. Wait for me.

NATURAL AND FRESH, BEST DENKI ELECTRONIC STORE

Look at the mess you've made.

Wipe your hands.

Thanks, Brother-in-law.

Your shoelace.

What?

Never mind, I'll tie it for you.

Thanks for buying me shoes that fit well.

Here, have some ice cream.

It's time for lunch.

Brother-in-law, eat some.

-Just one lick. It's really good. -All right.

It's dripping. Eat some for me, will you?

Pretty please.

Help yourself.

Brother-in-law, shouldn't we wait for An Zhen?

It's fine.

I need to get back to work.

Besides, who knows when she will find her shoes.

Are you feeling bad about it?

Of course not.

So what you said is true?

In the elevator you met a creeper who kept staring at you.

So, once the elevator stopped, you ran away as fast as you could.

Yes. You have no idea how scared I was.

I was so scared, my shoes fell off in the elevator

and I forgot to take them.

Thanks to you,

An Zhen is hopelessly trying to find her shoes.

I think she's so stubborn.

Are those shoes really that cute? Are they even worth her time?

It's not that the shoes are cute.

It's just that she cherishes

everything and everyone that belongs to her.

Including you,

Wei En.

Miss, are you done yet? I'm starving!

I'm sorry, ma'am. Just give me another minute.

Miss, give it up already.

Out with the old, in with the new, they always say.

But those shoes are new.

I didn't even get to wear them once.

Ma'am, I found them.

Are you serious?

It's not as if they are Gucci or Prada.

And you went through all that trouble to find them?

I'm really sorry.

I've made quite a mess, let me tidy it up for you.

-It's fine, I can do it myself. -Let's do it together then.

I'll do it myself.

-They're my shoes. -It's okay.

I'm sorry, Brother-in-law.

Actually, I lied.

When I left the office,

I was very angry.

Whenever I get angry,

I feel the urge to do weird things to get attention.

Because if I don't,

my mom and dad would never notice me.

Wei En,

remember, you're an adult now.

You're no longer at home.

You don't need your parents' attention anymore.

Besides, I'm sure An Zhen can give you all the attention you need.

I also want to apologize.

I asked Kang De to find out about it.

He said Ms. He gave you a hard time

because she doesn't like me.

I never thought she'd be so mean.

I could tell from the very beginning.

As soon as we started talking, I knew she'd never hire me.

So I left immediately.

She was very surprised.

She probably thought I'd get on my knees and beg her.

I'd rather die than beg her.

That's why I hate dogs. Do you know?

Dogs are always wagging their tails and begging from people.

But cats are different.

Cats would rather wander alone

than hope for other people's sympathy.

They don't hurt others.

But if anyone hurts them,

they'll use their razor sharp claws...

to scratch them.

I just can't figure you out.

Right now, you don't sound like a child at all.

That's because I'm not a child.

You're the one who kept mumbling that I'm a child.

Don't you mean "insisting," not "mumbling"?

-"Insisting"? -Yes.

Okay, you were insisting.

-Rui Fan. -An Zhen.

-Why did you get so dirty? -Oh man!

Have you found your shoes?

I knew they would still be in the trash.

I found them.

You looked through the trash?

Of course. These shoes are not even broken in.

Once I clean them, they'll be as good as new.

An Zhen, I'm sorry.

It wasn't your fault anyway. I'm just glad you're all right.

Okay, I have to get back to work. Why don't you two hang out?

Oh, you do? Where should we go?

Looks like you need to go to a hot spring.

Hot spring? But it's so hot today.

I was thinking since Wei En is so unlucky today,

she should wash off her bad luck in a hot spring.

Good idea. You're so thoughtful, Rui Fan.

I'm going to wash my hands now.

Brother-in-law,

did you mean wash off bad luck

or bad odor?

It's our secret.

Secret.

Pinky swear.

How does Mr. Zhuang know I'm recruiting an assistant?

I have no idea.

Anyway, he's waiting for you in the meeting room.

-Mr. Zhuang. -Ai Lin, have a seat.

You worry too much.

I'm only hiring an administrative assistant.

I'm not trying to intervene. I'm trying to help you.

Really?

Have you made your decision?

Not yet.

LI WEI EN

Why her?

Because she's different?

What kind of reason is that?

And how would you know?

I have no talent of my own.

But recognizing people with talent is my expertise.

Don't forget, it was me who groomed you and Rui Fan.

You two have pushed our company to new heights.

I don't get it.

She's just a little girl. Why are you recommending her?

This little girl is... wild.

She's kind of like you when you were her age.

She's absolutely fearless.

Nothing is impossible to her.

Have you seen the magazines today?

To be honest,

in the race for vice president,

you're slightly lagging behind Wen Rui Fan.

He's a newcomer compared to me.

How can he surpass me?

Our profits increased by 30% last quarter.

Was it because of your department?

All he did was come up with a stupid slogan.

What about me? I had to work overtime to visit clients every day.

I'm as tired as a dog every day.

I know it's been hard on you.

The entire company knows you've been working hard.

And also, he has wife at home

who takes care of everything. What about me?

-I have no one. -I'm sorry.

That's his advantage.

No one likes a successful, career-driven woman anymore.

Aren't women going back to tradition these days?

This is so unfair.

Only losers complain about fairness.

Winners accept the reality and keep on fighting.

Ai Lin,

given our relationship,

do you think I'd hurt you?

I thought you had forgot about it.

Listen to me,

suppress that girl.

If you can't suppress her, use her.

Once she's of no more use, dump her.

If you can't win by talent,

use tactics.

After that...

What's next?

After that,

I'll create an opportunity for you.

Hopefully, you'll prove that you're better than him.

It's been a while since I enjoyed myself like this.

-Wei En. -Yes?

Don't rush your job hunt. Take your time.

You'll surely be able to find a better company.

An Zhen, don't you want me to move out sooner?

Why do you say that?

I never wanted you to move out.

Even if you do, I'll still take care of you.

Besides, when you have a boyfriend,

you can't forget to show him to me and Rui Fan,

so we can assess him.

I know, just like how you assessed Brother-in-law, right?

-By the way, -Yes?

how did you and Brother-in-law meet?

We met...

Rui Xuan and I used to be classmates.

I always thought her brother was very handsome

and I'd go to see him all the time.

But I was very plain,

so I never thought he'd notice me.

One day, we went out to have some fun, and I realized he wasn't just handsome,

he was also kind and responsible.

And I just fell in love with him.

It's boring, isn't it? It's not romantic at all.

There weren't any romantic scenes like in the movies.

My parents' story is like a movie.

But it's not a romance movie, it's a horror movie.

Really?

You must have been very scared when you were little.

Yes, I was frightened to death all the time.

I used to pray every day and hoped that they would divorce.

What?

I think that if one person falls out of love,

then a couple should breakup as soon as possible.

Otherwise, both of them will suffer.

Besides, the people around them will suffer too,

even their loved ones.

You're still young.

You may think breaking up is easy.

But maybe your parents had their reasons.

An Zhen, do you know what?

Before, I never wanted to get married.

But after staying with you,

I have realized how fulfilling a marriage can be.

You'll find happiness eventually.

Remember, you must have faith.

Right here, and here.

HUSBAND CALLING, SWIPE TO UNLOCK

Hello?

Hey, Rui Fan.

We're having a great time.

Is that so?

I see!

Okay. I see.

Bye.

An Zhen, what is it?

You got the job. You can start work tomorrow.

-Really? -Of course.

Wei En! Congratulations! You did it!

-Mom. -Yeah.

Why is it the same old recipes?

How are you going to cook that pork shoulder?

-This? -Yes.

I'm going to cut it into strips and stir fry it with peppers.

You should cut it into chunks instead

and braise it with carrots and potatoes.

-Remember to add ginger. -Okay.

-Okay. -Good.

Was this the spinach on sale?

We have a special on spinach.

Come and get it, one for 25 cents.

No way, of course not. Nope.

This spinach is too old.

How are you going to cook that fish?

You want to know how I'm going to cook this fish?

I'm not telling you.

Hey, I'm asking you a question.

Well, I wanted to make sweet and sour fish.

But it's really up to you.

Fresh fish needs to be steamed. Sweet and sour fish is too greasy.

What about your newspaper clippings? Don't they teach you how to eat healthy?

Can't you use your brain?

-All right. -What a ditz.

What a day.

I've been going to meetings and promotions all day long.

I even forgot to take my lunch.

-Really? -What?

Are you guys having dinner now?

-Yeah. -Looks like I'm just in time.

Stop pretending.

Don't you come here for dinner all the time?

That's right.

Rui Fan, didn't you receive an award?

Will there be an award ceremony?

Yes, there will be a ceremony. But only in two months' time.

Oh my! I'm so exhausted.

I've been going to meetings and visiting clients all day long.

I even forgot to take my lunch.

Looks like I'm just in time for dinner.

As expected from spouses. You two even say the same things.

Just shut up and dig in.

How thoughtful of you, Mrs. Xie. You even set the table for me.

Let's eat.

Rui Fan, how about hosting a party after your award ceremony?

You can invite all the directors and upper management to our house.

Show them what a great family you have. That should impress them.

That's okay, it's too much trouble for An Zhen.

She doesn't have a job. Why would it be difficult for her?

She's right. I can handle it.

-I'll plan the party. -Come on, let's have a toast.

A toast to our future vice president, Mr. Wen Rui Fan. Congratulations!

-Wait. -Cheers.

-There's more good news. -What?

It's Wei En. She got a job today.

That's right, you got that job.

Looks like we'll be colleagues from now on. Cheers.

You might as well call her your godsister.

My job is no big deal. We should congratulate Brother-in-law instead.

You both deserve it.

-All right. Drink it up. -Sure.

-Cheers! -Cheers!

Have some more!

What are you looking for?

My scrapbook.

I think there are some articles in there about how to plan a party.

I never knew they'd come in handy.

Relax, it's two months away.

Two months is a short time, you know.

I heard foreigners spend almost a year planning their weddings.

Why don't you just make a few of your signature dishes?

You think it's a student reunion? No way.

Hey, Rui Xuan said this party has to be...

What was it again?

It's got to be swanky and fit for a CEO.

That's right, it's got to be swanky.

Forget what she said. Get some sleep, all right?

Come on.

I need to study this tonight.

Oh, I forgot something.

Wei En,

since you're working, does that mean you can't play with me anymore?

Says who?

You'll be busy just like Daddy.

Going to work means you'll be busy making money.

But Mommy doesn't go to work. Why is she busy, too?

She always says she'll tell me stories,

but she falls asleep after only a few sentences.

Would you like me to tell you stories?

-Can you? -Of course I can.

I'm really good at story-telling.

Get on the bed.

All right, let's begin.

A long, long time ago,

in a very big and very dark forest,

there was a little kitty.

Her name was QQ.

Wei En, come here.

I have something for you.

I'm coming, An Zhen.

Mommy is so annoying.

Never mind, we'll continue tomorrow.

Why don't you go play for a while?

I'll come back later, okay?

-You wanted to see me? -Yes.

I know you're starting work tomorrow, so I prepared a few things for you.

Here's your EasyCard. I've added $90 for you.

And isn't there a lot of stationery in the office?

It's easy to get mixed up. So I got you some extra strong stickers.

You can put them on your things so you don't lose them.

I wrote your name on one of them, you do the rest.

And here's disinfectant spray.

The office can get crowded. Just spray it around your desk

and wipe it down with a tissue.

That will prevent you from getting sick.

This is... I don't know what you like to eat.

So I got you some cookies and jelly drops.

You can eat some when you're feeling hungry.

This restaurant is right next to your office.

I heard the food is good, but most importantly,

I've checked it out and it's very clean.

If you have no idea what to have for lunch, you can go there, okay?

You know what this is for. Take one with you, just in case.

That's all, I guess.

If I think of something else, I'll put it in here.

Remember to take this to work tomorrow.

Sleep early, all right?

Thanks, An Zhen.

No problem.

And that's pretty much everything around here.

Well.

Why don't you sit here first?

-Okay. -Let me introduce you. This is Xiao Pei.

-Hello. -Yes, this is Ah Ding.

-I'm Wei En. -Hi.

They're both administrative assistants.

-You may ask them if you need help. -Okay.

-What's wrong? -Oh my gosh.

That's the latest suit from Armani, the fall collection.

You even paired it with CK's latest belt.

-You've got style. -Wow!

You're the first person in this office who can tell what brands I'm wearing.

How did you know all that?

It's nothing.

When I was in college,

I used to work in a Ralph Lauren outlet in Los Angeles.

-So I know a little. -I see.

-You have good taste. -It's nothing.

Did you really meet so many Hollywood stars?

-Really. One time, -My goodness.

a rich woman came into my store

and bought $200,000 worth of items within two hours.

-Two hundred thousand? -Yeah.

-Oh my god. -In two hours.

We had to close down. What a day it was, we made--

What are you talking about?

-Ms. He. -Good morning, Ai Lin.

-Is your report on my desk yet? -Well...

Welcome to our team.

It's an honor to be able to learn from all of you.

I look forward to working with you.

Likewise.

Do your best.

What a great movie.

Very touching.

Very touching indeed!

Are you serious? How old are you?

-How can you cry over a cartoon? -Hey.

-I'm a sensitive man. -Oh yeah?

When the boy left his favorite toy behind,

it was as if he abandoned his childhood.

How touching it is!

You are...

-a cold-blooded animal. -Please!

The two dolls were just playing around.

They didn't have an accident or lose their memory.

-What's so interesting about that? -Please!

There's no point talking to you about anything.

You have no taste at all.

Why don't you just go home and watch your stupid dramas?

-What a waste of money. -What do you mean I have no taste?

Watching this cartoon was a waste of money.

You should be thankful that An Zhen brought us here.

You're such an ingrate.

Did you just call me an ingrate?

You'd better explain yourself.

Mom.

What is it?

Do you like Buzz or Woody better?

Me?

-I like them both. -No! You must choose one!

Why?

They are best friends.

If I pick only one, the other one will feel lonely.

Liar. You didn't watch the movie because you fell asleep.

So you don't know which one you like.

-I like Buzz better. -Why?

Because he's funnier

and he's very strong. I know Dad will choose Buzz, too!

Are you sure?

Why don't we call him and ask him?

Hello, Rui Fan.

Your daughter has a question for you.

Hello Dad. Do you like Buzz or Woody better?

Buzz, of course.

Yay! Daddy likes Buzz, too.

Daddy, don't forget to take me to watch it again.

Sure, no problem.

Bye-bye, Daddy. Give me a kiss.

Give it to me.

Rui Fan.

Yeah. Hey, it's almost lunch time. Don't just focus on your own work.

Take care of Wei En for me, will you?

All right. I know. Sure.

I'll let you know when I take her out to lunch later.

Okay. Bye-bye.