If Ru Wei went to Shanghai back then
have you ever wondered what the two of you would be like now?
You might as well just marry me.
We'll get married after I've had my noodles.
This is the hospital.
The owner of this cell phone was in a serious car accident and passed away
after the resuscitation failed.
Just because You are right
I have to be wrong?
I really want an answer.
I want to know...
how she won you over.
No one could.
You were the one who abandoned me.
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[Life Plan A and B] [Episode 6]
My girlfriend also works very hard.
I don't want to fall short of her expectations.
You have a girlfriend?
True.
You're so outstanding.
A lot of women must have courted you.
But then
wouldn't your girlfriend want to help you look after your dad?
She's working in Shanghai.
A long-distance relationship?
It must be very hard.
Do you have some time?
Let's have a chat.
So...
How do you maintain the relationship?
We talk on Skype to cheer each other up.
You're really...
Quite amazing.
What does that mean?
You're filial to your parents and very motivated.
You don't think that it's unnecessary to maintain a long-distance relationship.
I thought that men like that were already extinct.
Thanks.
If you don't have a girlfriend...
Honestly, before the bed and breakfast is ready
apart from having to interview some staff
I don't have anything else to do.
If you do need to focus on finishing up the design for my building
I can help you look after your dad.
Thank you.
I do mean it.
I really need you to focus on finishing the design for me.
This isn't just helping you. I'm helping myself as well.
If I need any help, I...
Give me a call. All right?
What is it?
Drive slowly.
There's no need to rush.
Okay.
I'm off.
Bye.
Is that okay? [Skype: Ru Wei calling]
Here, I'll sit you up.
Grab on to my shoulders.
Go slower.
Are you okay?
I'll sit you up now.
One, two, three!
Are you okay?
Do you want to take a break?
Take it slow.
Be careful. Slowly.
Slow down.
Go slower.
Go home and get some rest early after the doctor's appointment.
Don't come over here.
You'll pass it on to Dad.
I've already taken a day off from work.
It's okay.
It really is okay.
All right.
You must remember to go to the doctor.
Okay, bye.
Excuse me.
Can I ask you for a face mask?
You caught it as well?
It's so contagious.
I'm worried that my dad will get it from me.
You only told your mom to go to a doctor.
Shouldn't you go downstairs to see a doctor as well?
My dad will need someone to attend to him.
Ask your girlfriend to come over.
My girlfriend is in Shanghai.
Who is the woman who accompanies your mom here very often?
Accompanies my mom?
She's just a friend.
Really?
A friend who is more thoughtful than your girlfriend?
Thank you.
Come in.
What are you doing back here?
[Ru Wei: I'm sick.]
[You Yan: With what?]
[Ru Wei: Three days and nights without any rest.]
[Keep striving hard.]
[Ru Wei: I miss you so much. Can you come to Shanghai this weekend?]
[You Yan: I'm actually also...]
You're working on the designs here?
What are you doing here?
You caught a cold?
Get up. Go and see a doctor downstairs.
Ms. Gao is more persuasive.
No matter how hard I tried, Tang You Yan won't heed my advice.
I thought that Tang You Yan is very filial.
Who knew that he's just stupidly filial?
You're absolutely right.
- Here, have some. - Thank you.
Don't you think that you should talk behind my back when I'm not around?
That's despicable.
We simply want you to know that
as children, our first priority is to take good care of ourselves.
I did.
My mom gave me the cold.
They are both exhausted.
This is all my fault.
All right now.
Stop blaming yourself.
How could I not?
I'm not scared of old age or death.
I'm just worried about wearing all of you down.
Look. Here he goes again.
Papa Tang, what you said is wrong.
In my opinion, wearing someone down is a deliberate action.
You're just being looked after passively.
It should be considered an emotional duty of some sort.
Let's put it this way.
Wasn't Tang You Yan also well cared for by you and Mama Tang when he was little?
Did you feel that he wore you down?
Similarly, we can prove that you're not wearing anyone down now.
Unless...
You injured yourself on purpose.
It makes sense.
So... It's best not to say that again.
Otherwise, Tang You Yan will be really stressed out.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
I don't know how to be a parent.
But I'm really good at being a child.
Elderly people like me should really take better care of ourselves.
When that motorcycle came charging at me that day
and I was so scared that I fell on my behind
I knew that You Yan will be in trouble.
I have a problem with my spine.
When I was three years old
I fell and hurt my spine on the ship to Taiwan.
We were refugees then.
We couldn't get any proper treatment
so when I could still move around with ease
it was already a blessing.
Why didn't you tell me about this?
There's a lot that I never told you.
What else is there?
Actually...
You Yan's grandma isn't my biological mother.
I was kidnapped.
What does that mean?
You Yan's grandma was an old neighbor.
She couldn't get pregnant.
That was why she loved to play with me.
At that time, You Yan's grandpa had to retreat with his troop.
She probably couldn't bear to part with me
so she asked me if I'd like to go out with her to play.
I said yes.
And I ended up in Taiwan.
So... Grandpa isn't really my grandfather either?
Is this some sort of melodrama?
What about my real grandparents?
God knows where they are.
You didn't look for them?
How?
I was only three years old then.
I don't remember my name or what they looked like.
It was still vague in my dreams.
Honestly speaking, I feel a deeper gratitude toward my foster parents.
Even without a biological relationship
we spent time with and supported each other.
The relationship that formed over time is even more precious.
Isn't that the same for husband and wife?
Even without a biological relationship
it's a great debt of gratitude that I owe them as a family.
A great debt of gratitude indeed.
You Yan, I'm running a bit late.
Could we postpone it by half an hour?
Sure, I'll tell Mei Xin.
Okay, thanks.
[Ru Wei: I miss you so much. Can you come to Shanghai this weekend?]
[When will you give up on Shanghai...]
[My dad said that spending time with and supporting each other...]
I'd like a French toast sandwich.
I'd like seafood pasta in tomato sauce.
Would you like any drinks?
Iced fruit tea, please.
Milk tea, please.
How much is it?
It's NT$450.
It's on me today.
Sure.
Why didn't you ask me for a reason?
What else could it be apart from you being too polite?
I'm thinking about asking you for a favor.
I could actually get my dad a temporary caregiver.
But I'm worried that he'll feel awkward with a stranger.
I saw that you got along really well with him these days
so...
Don't beat around the bush.
I wonder if you could look after my dad in the hospital.
It's just for two days.
You're going on a business trip?
I want to take a trip to Shanghai.
You miss your girlfriend?
We had a bit of a disagreement.
Then she was too busy and fell ill.
I'm actually going to Shanghai...
I wish to tell her in person
that after I heard what my dad told me the other day
I know for sure that I won't work in Shanghai.
I hope that she can return to Taiwan.
Could you do me the favor this weekend?
Sure.
Thanks. Thank you so much.
You're welcome.
I don't know how to...
- Anyway, I... - Enough, Tang You Yan.
I get it.
If your girlfriend refuses to come back to Taiwan
will you break up with her?
The food is ready. I'll pick it up.
Can I apply to be on the waitlist?
[Home calling]
Hello?
Daddy, when will you be home?
Nan Nan, be good.
Get Mommy on the phone.
Mommy, the phone!
Hello, what is it?
I'm parking the car.
I'll be home in five minutes.
Could you just talk to me directly?
Don't freeze me out whenever you're upset.
You keep telling Nan Nan to pass on messages.
She's only three years old.
She doesn't have lose out due to adult conflicts.
Thanks.
Make yourself clear.
Please?
What's the point?
It might mean nothing to you
but I need to hear it from you.
I want to know what I've missed out on.
Which crossroad did I make a mistake at?
I need to know the truth.
Must I give up where I wish to go
and sacrifice my dreams to make the right choice?
Why did you leave me all alone in Shanghai?
If no one took you away from me
why would you abandon me?
Why?
If no one took you away from me
why would you abandon me?
Why?
I really don't wish to live my life in regret.
I need an answer in order to go on with my life.
Please?
Just give me an answer.
I can then move on with my life.
Sir, wait a minute.
Sir.
You can really drive me to the airport this time.
That image...
I could never wipe it from my mind.
You're not the only one who lives in regret.
You have no idea how much I regretted turning around to look for you that day
and how much I regretted not insisting on you staying in Taiwan.
Then you wouldn't have become so tough
and I, so self-conscious.
It's as if...
I only have the right to give you my blessing.
I mean it.
I knew it when I saw you that day.
I could only give you my blessing.
As expected...
Look at you.
You're doing so well now.
You should thank my blessing.
Clearly, you didn't truly mean to give me that blessing.
Otherwise, why would I have spent the past five years in such pain?
Why didn't you tell me honestly?
Why didn't you explain?
Why did you have to make us both suffer so much?
Damn your blessing!
That's more like a curse!
You killed our happiness.
A young boy died because of me.
Why didn't you tell me the truth?
Why did you give me up so easily?
Keep going.
Look ahead and stop turning around.
If you keep moving forward, it will all be behind us. It will be fine.
We will all be fine.
You mean...
We should pretend that there aren't holes in our hearts
And that it's just our stomachs that hurt...
Pretend that it was a blessing instead of regret?
Pretend that I don't wish to see you?
Pretend that I find other people's happiness too ordinary to be envious?
Pretend that I'm totally fine?
Tang You Yan.
Let's not be so cruel to ourselves.
Let's not have any more regrets, okay?
Let's not let ourselves down, all right?
Let's just be ourselves, okay?
What's wrong with this remote control?
Here, I'll take a look at it.
It could be bad battery connection.
Have you been up all night?
The sun isn't up yet.
You always wake up so early?
Zai Zai woke me up with his kicking.
I wanted to go back to sleep, but then I might sleep late.
I still have to make breakfast later.
I might as well get out of bed.
Why is it always either Korean dramas or historical melodramas?
Audience demand, perhaps?
Really?
Life is too boring.
You can imagine yourself to be in a romance by watching Korean dramas.
As for historical melodramas
you can unleash anger and frustration.
Then you can be free from depression.
That sounds really charitable.
But the plots seem more or less the same.
Won't the audience get sick of it?
It's much better than the reality.
The reality is that we eat and then we poop and then we eat again.
Being alive means a repetition of
eating, drinking, pooping, peeing, and sleeping.
The daily routine of life is such bliss.
I never get enough sleep every day
or get to use the toilet regularly.
I'll go and make breakfast.
I never got to speak to you about something.
The day you gave birth to Zai Zai...
I'm really sorry.
I found myself to be so much of a burden then
that I felt as if I intruded on your lives.
So...
Who knew that I wouldn't die?
If I try to take my life again, my mom might have a breakdown.
So...
I'm sorry, but I'll have to keep bothering you.
Hello.
We bought the unit across from yours.
Yours has a different view.
Could we take a look around?
Come in.
Is this an investment or are you keeping this for yourself?
It's ours. My husband, my son, and I are going to live here.
How blessed.
Our units are the same size
but we have to fit seven family members.
The interior designer is going nuts.
By the way, have you hired an interior designer?
Would you like me to introduce mine to you?
Guo!
Guo! Come here!
Your business card.
Hello.
Guo is very honest and serious.
He's also very hardworking.
Quite a few of my friends also hired him to design their homes.
He's very thorough and his rate is low.
You're sure to get a good value for your money.
Please give me the opportunity to draw a recommended design for free.
Thank you.
My husband majored in architecture.
I see.
Then you must know more about design than I do. I won't be of much help.
He's an architect?
Her husband is an architect.
- Not bad. - When you're done furnishing
you must let us take a look.
Sure.
All right, we won't keep bothering you.
Not at all.
- See you next time. - Sure.
Bye.
You can't get me.
You can't get me!
Okay, over there.
Slow down. Hold on.
Lift it up for me.
Mommy, look!
What a coincidence.
You're going to get this sofa?
I'm just taking a look. I still need my husband's opinion.
It's a good depth that fits the ergonomics.
The price is reasonable.
You're picking out furniture for your clients?
Exactly.
You're really an architect's wife. You know how we operate.
Which firm does your husband work for?
He's actually had a career change.
Really? Why?
He used to work part-time at a firm and was so tired all the time.
His pay was disproportionate to his performance.
He could start his own firm.
It will be difficult without capital and a social network.
You're right, but look at me. I don't have much, but I give it my all.
You run a firm?
Yes.
What a young firm owner.
You're very outstanding.
It's all my girlfriend's fault.
She told me not to be scared to start a business with her.
Although it's really tiring to run your own business
and you don't know if you can feed yourself
and you end up arguing.
Your clients think that they know better than you do.
There are all sorts of clients. All sorts.
But it really does feel so much better doing what I like.
Hello? What is it?
Aluminum window frame?
We contracted that out yesterday.
Change the size? Seriously?
Change the size?
Tell them to quit fooling around.
We can't change the size.
Yes, we can't change that.
It's already all cut.
Zai Zai, my arms are so sore.
Can you get down?
No.
The rain isn't likely to stop.
Look! It's Daddy's car!
How did you know that we were here?
I searched the way home from kindergarten.
You got off work early today?
I knew that you'd forget to bring an umbrella.
I met someone today who is a lot like you when you were younger.
And his girlfriend said that--
Hold on, let me ask you a question first.
Do you want a melon bun?
They must be sold out by now.
We might still find some.
Am I right, Zai Zai?
Yes.
- Let's get melon buns, okay? - Okay.
Are your hands wet?
No.
If we can stay like this forever, I'm already content.
Zai Zai, answer me.
Do you want to live in our new home
or do you want to live with Grandma and Grandpa?
I want to live with Grandma, Grandpa, and Auntie.
Why?
Then someone can come to my rescue when you beat me.
Have I ever beaten you?
Daddy is back.
There were exactly six buns left.
Can we get any luckier?
We just do!
Zai Zai, do you want one now?
Yes!
I want one too.
- Here. - Hold it yourself.
Is it good?
It's good?
[All-Your Motel Receipt: accommodation fee NT$7800]
What would be the endings of both life plans?
I really wish to have the answers
before I make a choice.
[I choose Plan A because I know that you'd forgive me.]
[Send]
You regret it?
Only the unfortunate would have regrets.
I thought that you've been very happy.
How about you?
What are you doing back here?
You regret it as well?
"Only the unfortunate would have regrets."
You're referring to yourself?
The owner of this cell phone was in a serious car accident.
He was officially pronounced dead after the resuscitation failed.
I'm here to wait for you.
I'm waiting to hear that Tang You Yan's family is grateful for your sacrifice.
So Papa and Mama Tang treat you like a daughter.
They threw you a huge wedding.
Your daughter should be three years old by now.
Your mother-in-law takes care of her along with you.
Judging by how diligent you are, you should have a sense
of achievement at work even if you aren't in a high position.
You bought a house close to your in-laws.
Tang You Yan designed it.
It's exquisite and warm.
He takes you abroad every year.
Japan, Singapore, Korea...
You're both very happy.
You still have lots to say to each other.
You're planning to have a second child...
I found this in Tang You Yan's pocket.
True love is nothing more than a lie.
How about you?
The selfish and willful you. Are you happy?
You're married?
How many kids?
How about Tang You Yan?
Is he still a part of your life?
I went through a lot.
I made a lot of money.
I opened up a restaurant.
I bought two houses.
As for Tang You Yan...
He did leave me once.
But we now have another chance to start over again.
Tang You Yan forgave you for being selfish and willful?
How could he?
Have you forgotten?
He's in love with that Zheng Ru Wei who isn't afraid to take on challenges.
What am I to him then?
You can't exchange sacrifices for happiness.
You have to know who you are first.
Let your happiness come toward you.
You should have figured out this theory by now.
I understand your rage.
Or should I call it...
Your regret?
This is unfair.
This is so unfair.
You should accuse him.
You should seek revenge.
You should go wherever you wish!
Therefore...
Come into my life.
Let's become one.
Come to Plan A.
Plan A was the best choice for Zheng Ru Wei.
This is all you can do?
Your husband didn't even bother come to see his father-in-law!
And it's okay with you?
Mommy!
What about my son?
If we become one...
Does that mean Zai Zai will never have existed?
Are you going to be foolish enough to give up being yourself for your son?
What did you get from making those sacrifices?
Have you already forgotten?
I know that you can't bear to part with him.
You should at least bid Plan B a good farewell.
Tonight at midnight...
I'll be waiting for you.
Tonight at midnight...
I'll be waiting for you.
Mommy!
Zai Zai, do you want a melon bun?
Yes!
Let's go.
Mommy, I got a "Good Boy" sticker today.
Grandpa, Grandma, we're home.
- Zai Zai. - You're home.
Come here.
Are you hungry?
What took you so long to get home?
Dinner is always delayed until seven or eight o'clock.
I bought some melon buns.
Grab a bite first.
We're having braised noodles. It won't take long.
It's noodles again?
You Yan doesn't like noodles.
But Dad does.
Noodles are nice.
I've been thinking about having braised noodles for days.
Here.
- Thank you, Zai Zai. - Mom!
I picked out clothes for you at the market.
This is for you.
What for?
You Yan works very hard to earn money.
Don't keep spending it unnecessarily.
It's two for NT$300. It's very cheap.
Try them on.
Auntie, melon bun.
I'd just take one.
NT$300 is still money!
She doesn't think much.
Grandma, your melon bun.
It's for me?
Good boy!
Like this? Take a look.
It looks great on you.
It's too gaudy.
Not at all.
It fits you just fine.
You look so young in this color.
The sleeves are too short.
It's hot.
It's too bland! Where's the salt?
Mom, don't add more.
You and Dad shouldn't have too much salt.
It doesn't do you any good at all.
What's more, you have high blood pressure.
Don't say that I'm a busybody.
I'm doing this for your health.
No, when did I say that you're a busybody?
But this isn't as nice if it's too bland.
Mom.
Even if I'm no longer around
you must also remember to have lighter meals.
Why wouldn't you be around?
All right, don't bother.
We'll just have lighter meals.
I only complained once and you talk back at me so much?
"When you're not around"?
That sounds so scary.
Mommy!
Daddy wants to talk to you.
Is he not coming home for dinner again?
Tell him that I got it.
It's not...
Mommy, why are you so fierce?
Zai Zai, I'm sorry.
It's my fault. Thank you.
You're welcome.
What is it?
What nonsense are you telling Zai Zai again?
I'm making dinner.
What do you want to say? Be quick.
Well...
I already spoke to Tang You Shan.
She will drop Zai Zai off to the kindergarten tomorrow morning.
So tonight...
Well...
Go and Google a motel called All-Your.
"All" as in "all of them" and "Your" as in "yours truly."
I've booked a room there.
It's the most expensive one.
It's called... Anyway, just give reception my name.
They have it in their system.
Head over there first after you've put Zai Zai in bed.
I'll head over there?
I have a work dinner tonight.
I'll go there after dinner.
Why?
It's our fifth wedding anniversary. You forgot about it?
What have you been busy doing every day?
Are you listening?
Zheng Ru Wei?
Hello?
The noodles are going too soft.
Mommy, what's wrong?
Why are you crying?
Because I love you so much.
Grandma, come and look!
Don't tell her about it, okay?
Mommy is okay, see?
Don't tell Grandma, okay?
Give me a hug.
[All-Your Chain Boutique Motel]
You don't have a daughter, right?
If you had a daughter
you will know that because of her
you're willing to sacrifice a lot.
Even your own dreams.
My wife...
That was what she did.
Ever since she met me
she gave up a lot of dreams.
She gave up her bed and breakfast.
She gave up her dream to travel in different countries.
She gave up her freedom.
She gave up driving fast.
She gave up her freedom to do as she wishes.
She really...
She really puts her whole heart into caring for my dad.
And my mom.
And my sister.
And me.
Then my daughter was born.
We didn't even leave Taipei for our honeymoon.
She could have led her life a lot more willfully than you did.
But she gave that all up.
Have you heard of this?
The debt of gratitude in a family.
My wife and I had an argument recently.
That's why it suddenly dawned on me just now
just how I owe her a debt of gratitude.
As for those arguments...
They're just part of a couple's daily life.
It's also a different form of happiness.
She should be here soon.
It's my wedding anniversary today.
Just as I thought.
You are still just as lovely as you were.
To have been loved by someone as wonderful as you are...
It's all worthwhile.
Why did you get so drunk?
The most expensive room...
What's wrong with you?
You can't drink, but you have to drink so much.
Didn't you say that civil servants won't have to socialize?
You have been drunk three times in a week.
Here.
Dry your face.
It's midnight...
Midnight?
It's already midnight!
This won't do!
We have to hurry up!
What for?
This place costs NT$7800 a night!
It's so expensive?
- Yes! Hurry up! - Hurry up...
I'll do it for you.
You're so clumsy! I'll do it myself.
Okay, I'll leave it to you.
Hurry up!
I'll wait for you in the room.
We have to at least do it twice to be cost-effective.
I'll be ready soon! Wait!
Tang You Yan.
Tang You Yan, your NT$7800 is going to waste.
Zai Zai, get dressed quickly.
Let's pull the duvet up, okay?
You'll catch a cold like this.
Let's sell the apartment unit.
I've already asked around.
We can earn eight million NT dollars.
The I can open up a firm for you.
I know that you don't like your job.
I'm sorry.
You had to give up on your passion.
Don't let your talent go to waste, okay?
It's the same for me.
So... Open your own firm
and get an architect's license.
You Shan and I can help you out at the firm.
I can still do sales.
You Shan can help you with the drawings.
She majored in design, didn't she?
Zai Zai behaves really well now.
It shouldn't be too hard for Mom and Dad to look after him.
We can go to work together after we drop him off at school
and I'll pick him up in the evening.
But then Mom will have to make dinner.
It should be just fine.
She doesn't like my cooking anyway.
Do you think that it's a good idea?
I think it's awesome.
Guess what?
NT$7800 isn't much at all.
You won me back with just NT$7800.
I'm really happy...
about choosing Plan B.
Congratulations.
You won.
They insist on changing it!
Is he joking?
I've already ordered the materials!
What should we do then?
The proprietor calls the shots.
You have to talk to him!
There are a lot of proprietors who act like pigs, okay?
I already talked to him!
It doesn't work! Why don't you talk to him?
You Shan and I already talked to him.
He insists on changing it. Here, this one.
He wants to change the French windows in his bed and breakfast.
The second page.
What are you still doing here?
What time is it? Aren't you picking Zai Zai up?
Hurry up!
- Okay. Don't get mad. I'm off now! - What have you been doing, Zheng Ru Wei?
Don't give him any more ice cream!
What needs changing? [Best Plan Firm]
French windows.
Dear Plan A.
- Guess what? - Call Mr. Wang.
Life is still as busy as usual.
It's still loud and noisy.
It's still as far from perfect as usual.
Mom, did you not add salt to the soup?
Why is it so bland?
We should have lighter meals for the sake of your dad's and my health.
Shouldn't you be more thoughtful?
Sometimes, it's soup without salt
and sometimes, it's seasoned too heavily without a slip of the hand.
However...
Those are all flavors of life.
Mom.
It's not bland.
You really forgot to add some salt.
See?
Try it.
Right?
I'll add some tofu to the soup.
And a bit of salt.
In this slightly less exciting plan
I have now learned to savor my life as it is.
I'm almost there.
I'm now at...
Number 37.
This should be Number 37-1.
I'm almost there.
Have you heard of Rubus Rosa?
It's said that
it blossoms at the end of the flowering season.
Whenever Rubus Rosa is in full bloom
people are always sad that flowering season is over.
Every day?
I have to try it!
But I heard about another one.
Daddy.
Can Godmom get a kiss?
One more.
Say bye bye to Godmom.
Bye bye.
Could you guys go on a honeymoon soon?
Then I get to spend more time with Nan Nan.
Sure, once Tang You Yan wraps up his current project in two months
we'll set out. I want to go to Turkey.
Turkey? That's far away. You should stay there for a month.
I'm okay with that!
- Someone will cry though. - Nan Nan?
It's Tang You Yan!
We're off.
- Off now. Bye. - Bye.
Bye bye.
- Bye bye! - Bye bye!
But I get it now.
The flowering season will return.
As long as we look forward to it
as long as we move on with courage
be it Plan A or Plan B
we will always have our next flowering season.
[Unknown number: I don't like the smell here.]
But I like the kids here.
Because in their eyes
I am a good person.
I'm like God who built them a school.
Would you like to change out of your Prada dress
to become their teacher, Ms. Zheng?
Salary is guaranteed to be very low.
Hi, guys. Good today, huh?
Wow, it looks fresh today, huh?
Dear Plan B.
Congratulations.
We are both right.
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