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EPISODE 15

My brother?

He was always very active and lively.

When he was in school, he held many leadership positions

and organized lots of activities.

I see. What else?

What else?

Actually, he was seldom at home, so I don't know much about him.

How come?

Boys and girls have different interests.

Besides, he used to think I was annoying,

so he didn't talk to me very often.

For example, you're my good friend,

so you know me better than my brother does, right?

What's the matter? Why are you suddenly interested in that?

I just realized I don't know Rui Fan very well.

It's as if he's no longer familiar to me.

Do you have a fever?

Are you sick?

Good.

You two have been together for ten years. What else is there to know?

You two have been through so much together.

You even had his child.

If you don't understand him, who does?

You're right. I wonder who would.

If you want to know what kind of person Wen Rui Fan was,

you must talk to someone who had dated him.

Someone who had dated him?

-He Ai Lin! -He Ai Lin!

Oh my god.

No way! I can't see her!

Rui Fan warned me the other day. I can't do it.

Why do you care about what he thinks?

You're not doing anything wrong.

Besides, you should let her know

that there has been a misunderstanding, or else my brother would blame you.

I can't. To be honest, I'm also worried

that I might make things worse.

I don't want to make Rui Fan angry again.

I hate to say this, Xie An Zhen,

but if you're so scared of your husband, then your marriage is doomed.

Did you do anything wrong?

If not, why are you so submissive?

I'm not afraid of him. It's just that--

Enough already. Didn't you say,

"I'm not afraid to do anything to protect my family's happiness"?

If you really want to get to the bottom of this,

then you should clarify it with her.

It's way better than sitting here and worrying about it.

You'll only feel more insecure instead of solving the problem.

Do you want to wait until your marriage becomes like mine,

where there's no trust between husband and wife?

Of course not!

All right.

Hey, have you really lost all your trust in Hao Kang De?

Mind your own business! Go!

Hello? Hao Kang De, where are you?

Didn't I tell you to call me as soon as you arrive at the office? Jerk!

Hello, Ms. He.

Wei En.

You may not want to hear this, but I must tell you.

Everyone gets humiliated and misunderstood at some point.

It's perfectly normal, there's nothing to be surprised about.

Life's like that.

Okay.

So...

I know he's your brother-in-law,

but you should watch yourself, and not go too far.

Otherwise, it'll end badly for both of you.

I got it. Thanks, Ms. He.

Hello?

Mrs. Wen.

What do you want this time?

Ms. He!

Please have a seat.

May I call you Ai Lin?

No. Do you have to act all friendly with me?

Tell me. What did you come up with this time?

It's not like that. I was totally at fault the last time.

Please don't get mad at my husband.

Today,

I have an important question.

I really want to know...

what Rui Fan was like in the past.

I'm sorry.

You're the only friend from his past whom I know.

Why do you want to know?

I want to know him better.

How long have you two been married?

Ten years.

Ten years. And you're telling me

you want to know your husband better?

Yeah.

That's right.

How do you know he's different now?

He told me himself.

But there are some things he said that I don't understand.

Then why did he talk about his old self out of the blue?

I just feel he's not happy anymore.

I want to help him, but I don't know how.

Mrs. Wen,

all I can say is

either there's something wrong with your marriage,

or your husband is insane.

Which do you think is more likely?

You're right. We do quarrel more often now.

He wasn't like this in the past. I'm so confused.

I don't understand.

-I think he-- -Hey,

all you ever think about is your husband.

He probably can't stand it anymore.

He's tired of being smothered by you, understand?

Why would he get tired of it? Isn't being cared about a good thing?

When you guys were fighting, did he say

he wants to get out for some fresh air?

He always said that whenever he felt frustrated and pressured.

Really? What else?

I mean his old self. What else can you tell me about him?

Do you really want to know?

I'm telling you. There are some things you'd be better off not knowing.

Please tell me! I really want to know.

Rui Fan and I...

We were so young back then.

Shu Lian! Open the door, Shu Lian!

Shu Lian!

Shu Lian!

Young man, do you have to yell so early in the morning?

Stay there.

What are you doing? Go away!

-Come down now. -No way! I'm still mad at you.

If you don't come down, I'll sing.

Lieutenant!

Not bad. I like your singing.

Take this!

Hey...

You missed.

Not leaving, are you?

Fine! Stay where you are!

Sir, yes, Sir!

-Let me hug you like a koala! -Koala!

Faster!

Was Rui Fan really like that?

How could it be?

What did you expect?

Everything I said is true.

We started dating after he left the army.

So I thought

he has always been an honest, mature,

mild-mannered guy.

We met each other again when he joined the company.

I was quite shocked when I saw him.

His former self and his current self

were totally different except for his looks.

Yes, he is mature, honest

and mild-mannered now.

But do you think that's who he really is?

Why did he change so dramatically?

Maybe it's because of me.

When he joined the army,

I decided to break up with him.

Maybe it was too much for him to handle.

That's why he became a different person.

He married a conservative wife,

hoping to live a more secure life.

That's not true!

He has feelings for me, okay? He loves me!

His current self may love you,

but what about his former self?

How can you say that?

I'm his wife!

I didn't say he doesn't love you.

It's interesting when you think about it.

I don't know who he has become,

and you don't know who he used to be.

We can only have half of him.

What should I do?

It's not my fault that I didn't know him earlier.

Why can't I have all of him because of the past?

I don't want half of him!

Don't you think you're asking too much?

I think you should just forget it.

You'll never know the old Rui Fan.

You should take my advice

and forget about what I told you today.

Be the best wife you can be.

Forget about the old Rui Fan

and cherish the person he is today.

How can I forget?

Get busy.

I can forget about everything when I'm busy with my work.

But I don't have a job.

Oh, right. You're a housewife.

To be honest, I think

being a housewife sucks.

All they do is serve their families for the whole day.

But even if I work, I won't be able to earn much money.

This isn't about money.

You need a job so that you have your own income,

your own world and your own friends.

Besides that, you'll also learn to dress yourself up

and socialize with other people.

You don't need to stay home every day,

and be a maid for your child and your husband.

When we got married, Rui Fan's father was ill.

That's why he asked me not to work.

You didn't work because Rui Fan told you not to?

If he tells you to kill yourself, would you do it?

It's not like that.

Rui Fan's family really needed my help back then.

I see.

Rui Fan married you, because you're so submissive.

Look what happened.

You're so obedient to your husband,

yet here you are complaining and sulking over your marriage.

Xie An Zhen,

let me ask you.

What do you really want?

I just want my husband and daughter

to be safe and happy.

That wasn't my question.

I'm asking, what do you want?

What do you mean by that?

Hey,

besides living for other people,

what else do you do?

Don't you have your own interests and your own dreams?

Don't you have an identity?

If you want me to work, I can do that.

I give up.

You're not answering my question at all.

Until you can figure it out,

you should just go back to being a housewife.

Take care.

An Zhen, where are you?

Why are you so quiet? Where are you?

Why did she have to laugh at me?

I can find a job.

It's not like I've never worked before.

Working at your uncle's shop

and your family's farm doesn't count as real jobs, okay?

Wen Rui Xuan, are you looking down on me, too?

I'll get a job, and prove you wrong!

Don't take your anger out on my chips!

You sound so confident.

Why don't you come to our sales interview a few days later?

Darn it.

So soon?

Why? Are you scared?

No, I need some time to think about this.

Besides, who will take care of Yu Meng?

Do you think we leave our son in the dog house?

I leave him with my parents, of course.

No, I can't.

I need to prepare myself mentally.

Please, by the time you're ready,

I'll have become a grandmother.

Yu Meng, are you sure you don't want it?

If you don't, daddy will give it to Wei En.

-You want this? -Yeah, I think it's very cute.

Thanks.

I know he's your brother-in-law,

but you should watch yourself.

Otherwise, it'll end badly for both of you.

Brother-in-law,

you're my brother-in-law after all.

This will never change.

We must keep our distance.

SOCIAL TRENDS REPORT 2011

If I can live without you for six months, I can live without you forever!

Daddy.

You promised to tell me a bedtime story.

I was waiting for you, but you never came.

Sorry, I forgot about it.

Then tell me a story now. Let's go! Let's go!

I'm busy. Why don't you ask your mom?

I have a lot of homework to do.

Hello.

I'm here for the interview. My name is Xie An Zhen.

I...

I'm very diligent, dedicated...

and...

punctual.

I don't care. We haven't played in a long time. Let's go!

One more time...

Hello, I'm here for the interview. I'm...

Why are you crying?

It's your fault!

I told you I was very busy!

Yu Meng, let me see.

What happened?

Daddy pushed me, and I fell down.

How can I clean the table when you're in my way?

It's no big deal. Did you have to yell at her?

I need to read this report by today.

How am I supposed to do that now?

-But you shouldn't have pushed Yu Meng! -I didn't push her!

She shouldn't tell lies like that!

Daddy's being grumpy. Just ignore him, okay?

-Let's leave him alone. -You said I spoiled her.

Looks like you're the one spoiling her!

You're right. It was me.

I'm stupid...

and nosy.

And now I can't even teach my own daughter.

-I'm such a lousy wife. -I didn't say that.

You don't have to say it. It's written all over your face.

Come, mommy loves you.

Let's go downstairs.

SOCIAL TRENDS REPORT 2011

Yu Meng just fell asleep.

If you want to scold her, can you wait until tomorrow?

I swear I didn't push her.

I know you're angry at me,

but did you have to take it out on our daughter?

Were you the kind of person

who just walks away like that?

Do you have to let your former self ruin your current life?

I don't want to talk about that right now. I came up here to set things straight.

Children aren't very good at reading situations.

Maybe she felt

as if you had really pushed her.

I don't know! I really didn't push her!

Can you leave your old self behind?

I want my husband back.

I don't think I know you anymore.

Can you please just let me be?

I'll be fine after a while, all right?

At this moment,

I don't want anyone to bother me.

I know I'll be fine after some time.

What should I do?

Besides living for other people,

what else do you do?

Don't you have your own interests?

Don't you have any dreams? You...

Don't you have an identity?

Rui Xuan,

I've made my decision.

I'm coming for the interview.

Let's see if I can find his mistress' stuff while he's away.

Rui Xuan.

What are you doing here?

Why are you searching my desk?

I wasn't searching your desk.

I was just trying on your lotion.

Oh come on, why are you here?

Do you know what An Zhen is up to?

She's going to interview for a sales position.

She wants to work?

Huh?

Why does she suddenly want to work?

She's doing it for you, of course.

Everything she does is because of you.

But I didn't ask her to work.

That is true, but you also told her to leave you alone

and that you'll be fine on your own.

She sees you every day at home. How could she ignore you?

Working is the only way she could get you off her mind.

Isn't that because of you?

Hey, what's gotten into you recently?

Why are you so short-tempered?

Are you going through a midlife crisis, or an andropause?

What's your problem?

Even I think there's something wrong with you.

You're thinking too much.

I'm just...

frustrated because of work.

If you need anything, you can just call me.

Don't bother to come here.

I came here because I have something very important to settle.

Look me in the eye.

-What is it? -Just look me in the eye.

I won't leave until you do.

Did you...

sleep with another woman?

Did you?

Of course not!

Good. Based on my professional diagnosis, you're not lying.

You're wasting my time.

Hey, Rui Fan, you're the most faithful man I know.

Don't you ever stray, understand?

I get it.

Leave now. I have a meeting later.

Okay, okay.

WIFE

CALL, VIDEO CALL, SEND MESSAGE

WIFE

Hello? An Zhen?

Hey, Rui Xuan.

Rui Fan called me just now.

He spoke very nicely to me.

He even said he's craving my braised meatballs.

He even said he'll buy flowers for me,

and come back early for dinner.

Really? That's wonderful!

By the way, you told him I was going to the interview, didn't you?

That's not important.

He said as long as I'm sure about it,

he has no problems with it.

See? I told you not to worry.

Go buy your groceries. Bye-bye.

JIA MEI FLORIST

Welcome.

-Hello. -Hello, sir.

How can I help you, sir?

I'd like a bouquet of white roses.

-Is it for your girlfriend? -No, it's for my wife.

What a lucky wife you have.

-Thank you. -Please choose a card.

Okay, thanks.

VOICE CALL, WEI EN

-Wei En. -Hello, Brother-in-law.

I never thought you'd call me.

Brother-in-law, I need to talk to you.

Are you free?

If you're not free,

we can talk another day. It's fine.

It's okay. I'll come over right now. Wait for me.

Brother-in-law,

do you remember the first time you brought me here?

That was the first time

I realized what a beautiful city Taipei is.

It's a shame I'll never see it again.

Why?

Because I'm going back to America

for good.

How could you?

Just forget about me.

Did you ask me to come here just to say this to my face?

And to add salt on my wound?

No matter how painful it gets,

you'll get over with it.

So you want to forget everything about us?

How can you pretend as if nothing happened?

Wei En, you...

You're so cruel!

Yes, I'm cruel.

But I have no choice.

You know,

from my own family,

from one home

to the next,

I've always been kicked around.

How can I stay when I'm not welcomed by others?

How can I stay when others decide to abandon me?

I'm fed up with it already.

I've taught myself not to get attached to any place here.

If I want to,

I could pretend as if nothing happened.

Even a little girl like me can do it.

A big man like you

can surely do it, too.

Of course I can.

I might even forget about us sooner than you do.

Good.

If you keep pestering me, I'd be very annoyed.

I don't even care about you.

An Zhen cares more about you.

So I think

you should go back to being a great husband.

I don't need you to tell me what to do.

Anyway, I hope you'll find true happiness

that I couldn't give.

If there's anyone who could make you happy in the future,

I'd be very thankful to him.

Brother-in-law,

please don't blame me.

I love you, too.

I love you so much.

Welcome home.

These are for you.

Honey,

you...

Don't ask me where I've been.

I don't have the strength to answer any questions right now.

But I promise you,

everything will be fine soon.

-But honey-- -Please, I beg you.

Really?

If I don't question you,

you'll be fine after a while?

Is that it?

I promise.

Soon,

I'll be back to the husband you know.

All right.

I won't question you.

I'll trust you.

I'll keep myself busy.

I'll give you some room to breathe.

All right?

Thank you.

All right everyone, that's all for today's meeting.

I'm not sure if the plan to stimulate consumers

by packing new wines in vintage bottles is feasible.

I want you to look into it.

I hope you can boost our sales.

I think it's a brilliant idea.

Not only can we keep the old customers, we can also attract new ones.

Rui Fan, looks like you've brought your creativity to the sales department.

Hey Wei En, what do you think?

Wei En!

What?

What's the matter? You seem very distracted lately.

Are you going through a breakup?

Hey, Wei En, wait.

Tomorrow's my birthday. How about we go out for some fun?

You two must come.

I'm going to invite everyone in the sales department.

I don't think I'd fit in.

So I don't think I can go.

-Hey, wait! -Ah Tang.

I'm not young anymore. I can't party late.

You guys go ahead.

This won't do. Without you two,

it wouldn't be much of a party.

Rui Fan, the sales department has been going through hell lately.

You need to come and motivate them.

Wei En, please come.

I beg you. If you come, Rui Fan would come, too.

Please, think of it as my birthday present.

Hey, where are you going?

Are you trying to run away?

I'm so nervous.

The other candidates all look at ease and confident.

I'm scared.

Everyone feels the same for interviews.

Keep your head up.

-Stick your... little chest out. -I'm wearing a padded bra.

Straighten your body.

Tell yourself, "I'm the best!"

I can't! Even my legs are feeling weak. I want to go home.

Go home? Please!

I had to bribe and threaten a bunch of people

so that my boss' secretary would give you this interview!

How can you give up now?