Back to 1989 (2016) s01e06 Episode Script

1
I'm begging the both of you.
Not a third time.
We are all okay.
But we owe our bro big-time.
It will take time to clean up his café,
and it might affect his business.
Bro, we're so sorry about all this.
We even needed your dad
to put in a good word to get us out.
For the damages to your café,
let us all chip in.
No worries.
It's not your fault. Things happen.
That's part of owning a business.
It's a shame
that the bad guys slipped away.
Otherwise I'd make them pay.
The five of you seem really close.
You go way back?
Yep, we're the Golden Guitar Gang of Five.
Golden Gang of Five?
Haven't you seen that comedy show
every Saturday night?
No clue.
You've at least heard of Mr. Seven, right?
Not really.
What are we going to do with this one?
Mr. Seven is here.
Right?
Remember, he lived abroad.
He doesn't know any of these.
Anyway, in the show,
The Golden Team has five comic hosts.
So do we.
You're TV hosts, too?
No.
I meant we've got the team,
the chemistry, just like these five hosts.
I remember in college,
the biggest social group
was the Guitar Club.
There was me, Xiao-long, and Big Bro.
We were Economics major classmates.
I wanted them
to join the Guitar Club with me.
Come on, let's go.
Ye Zhen-zhen, you have no musical sense,
your fingers lack flexibility.
Why do you want to join the Guitar Club?
You're not going because
of that Guitar Prince Li Jin-qin?
Li Jin-qin? Who's that?
I don't know about any Guitar Prince.
I want to learn how to play guitar
because I see myself
as a part-time singer at Big Bro's café.
It pays better than tutoring.
Stop joking around.
-Are you trying to bankrupt his business?
-Lin Xiao-long, what are you saying?
Big Bro, are you in?
I I'm still thinking about it.
Having to run the café,
I'm not sure I'll have the time.
There's nothing to think about.
Let's just check it out first.
Let's go. Let's just take a look.
I heard Chen Ya-juan
joined the Guitar Club.
-Education major beauty Chen Ya-juan?
-Yes. Let's hurry, get our spots.
The Guitar Club is over there. Let's go!
Go
We're the Guitar Club. Take a look.
Excuse me, passing through.
Come, Big Bro.
Ye Zhen-zhen, come.
Thanks.
Look.
Right here.
I'm sorry
You were the one who
I remember now.
You asked me for directions last time.
Hi, I'm Wang Zhong-en.
I'm Chen Ya-juan. Nice to meet you.
Same here.
Li Jin-qin!
-Would you like to join our club?
-Yes.
Me, too!
Me, too. I want to join, too.
Thank you for the enthusiasm and support,
but we're close to being full.
I'm hoping that you would take a moment
and think about why you want to join.
How much you know about guitar?
Also, I'm hoping that you have at least
some basic technique.
I know how to play!
Let me try.
Okay, please, step up
and play a song for us.
Hold this.
Are you going to sing, too?
The Taekwondo Club sounds fun, too.
I think that's perfect for you.
No, thank you.
Bravo! Give her a big hand.
Bravo.
How was it? Am I in?
Welcome to the Guitar Club.
I'll apply.
Me, too.
Good job, Zhen-zhen. You were gutsy,
and that was my favorite nursery rhyme.
I'm in.
Fabulous!
Great! Welcome to the Guitar Club.
Here's the application form.
-Thanks.
-You're welcome.
Ya-juan, this one is beautiful.
Too expensive. It's out of my budget.
This one seems nice.
This one?
-I'm sorry.
-No, I'm sorry.
It's you guys. What a coincidence.
It's okay, Zhong-en.
We'll look at another one.
You're the one who wanted it? Here.
Who was it?! Who dropped my guitar?!
Run.
Stop!
Since then,
the five of us have been inseparable.
Some people started referring to us
as the Guitar Gang of Five.
However,
I still prefer The Golden Team of Five.
It just sounds more awesome.
But soon we're going to be a team
of one less.
-What are you talking about, Zhen-zhen?
-You know what I'm talking about.
When you go abroad to study,
there will no longer be five of us.
You're going abroad?
I'm just going abroad to study.
I'll be coming back.
And we'll stay in touch.
Nothing's gonna keep us apart.
It's not going to be the same.
How is it not the same?
We can write.
As many letters as you want.
I can't see your face in a letter.
I can take pictures.
Send me postcards?
Of course.
So, Ya-juan is working at Tai Yuan
to fund her overseas education?
Ya-juan is very smart.
She's always acing her tests.
It'd be a shame if someone like her
doesn't get to study abroad.
Her mother wishes for the same.
Western education for her daughter.
Ya-juan always listens to her mother.
This has always been the plan for her.
It's still hard to let her go, though.
Mom has never been abroad.
What made her change her plan?
Who was her reason for staying?
Li Jin-qin?
Grandpa has mentioned him before.
What are you thinking?
Why are you so curious about
what happens with Ya-juan?
It's nothing.
Since you guys brought it up
I thought I'd ask.
When I take a closer look
you two kind of look alike.
Which two?
You and Ya-juan.
Mom and I? Really?
Really?
Really. I'm not making it up.
You both have neatly parted eyebrows.
According to my dad's physiognomy book,
wide-set brows denotes the likelihood
of going abroad.
You've lived abroad,
and Ya-juan is going abroad.
What a coincidence.
I see. This is about physiognomy.
How are you in the mood for physiognomy
when you still owe your client
40,000 dollars?
Forty thousand dollars?
For my client!
God!
This whole night, first it was the fight,
then we got grilled by the cops.
I've completely forgotten about my debt.
What am I going to do?
In my estimation, even after three years,
you still won't be able
to pay back that 40,000.
Stop being sarcastic. Think you can
make that much in three days?
Just about enough.
Why are you still making fun of me
at a time like this?
-Well, do you want my help or not?
-Yes!
Wait, when you see my mom later,
don't mention a word of this, you hear me?
Forty thousand dollars?!
Ya-juan, Mom overheard.
Talk to you tomorrow.
Please, it's very late.
You're so loud,
you're gonna wake up the neighbor's dog.
Ask your precious daughter
who placed a wrong order.
-She owes a client 40,000 dollars.
-Forty thousand dollars?
How long were you planning
to keep me in the dark
if I didn't overhear it on the phone?
Is this true?
I shouldn't have let you take this job.
What are we going to do?
That's more than my dowry
and yours combined!
I have a dowry?
I saved it for when you get married.
Ye Zhen-zhen.
No one's going to marry you
without a dowry.
Enough. Stop reprimanding her.
It already happened.
She didn't do it on purpose.
On purpose or not,
she owes 40,000 dollars.
Where do we get that money?
Tomorrow
we take out all of our savings.
We'll pay back whatever we can for now.
I can ask my money pool group.
With all of this,
it's still less than half.
I can sell my Nintendo console.
It'll count for something.
Starting tomorrow,
I'll extend my tailor shop hours,
and take on a few more suits.
If we work hard together,
we can solve this.
I'm more than happy to cover the gap.
Don't even think about it.
You're our tenant.
It isn't your responsibility.
Zhen-zhen is our daughter.
We're her family and we'll fix this.
Dad.
Mom.
I'm sorry.
Thank you.
You're the most foolish person I've met.
You told me to keep my mouth shut,
but you managed to be overheard.
It's probably best that they know.
It was hard enough when I broke my moped
and had to keep that from them.
Now the cat's out of the bag
they can reprimand me or punish me.
At least
it's better than keeping it all to myself.
No matter how upset they are,
I know they're going to forgive you.
But
seeing my parents that worried
I feel like the worst daughter ever.
I got into stock trading,
thinking I can make big bucks
and give them a better life.
And now all I've given them
is worries and debt.
I'm such a loser.
You were right.
I can't even pay that money back
in ten years.
No more paying off my dad's shop.
No more getting them that house.
On top of that
my dad needs to take on more hours.
I know you're sad
but doesn't it feel great
to have your family right beside you
at a time like this?
Right?
This is how it feels
to have a family that cares for you.
Yeah, you fight but whatever happens
your family stays by you.
That's not what your family is like?
That's because you're all alone in Taiwan.
You feel lonely.
I'm sure your family abroad
would stand by you, too,
if you're ever in trouble, right?
Now you're trying to comfort me?
Don't worry.
I'll take of this for you.
-How?
-Option one, you apologize.
Option two is to pay for it
Option three, you apologize and pay.
Stop joking around.
I can't take a joke right now.
Well, there is option four.
Pay it with your body.
What if Mr. Wang is fat and old?
Be more positive.
Maybe Mr. Wang looks like
that star you like.
That boy band singer.
Option four it is.
Ye Zhen-zhen, where are your boundaries?
Trust me,
I have great boundaries with you.
Okay, I'll hold you to it.
Come on, let's go home.
Wait, wait, wait!
Morning, Li-jing.
Wait for me.
Dear Qian,
I'm not sure if you're
worth holding the door for.
Next time, please, hurry.
-You're making all of us late to work.
-Enough. Door closing.
Hey, Zhi-Cheng.
Is it true that Chen Che is really going
to take care of Ye Zhen-zhen's debt?
Yep. Idiots like that exist.
The line separating geniuses
and idiots is paper thin.
And there's nothing
that Chen Che can't do.
He's pure genius.
Ye Zhen-zhen is one lucky gal.
Yesterday, we
accidentally
touched lips.
What?
It was an accident.
If it felt accidental,
would it count as a first kiss?
I heard they live together.
There must something between them.
Who'd be as stupid as him
to take on such big responsibility?
-So, none of us have a shot with him?
-You just realized that now?
Sorry for your loss.
Excuse me.
Zhi-Cheng, Qian. Ye Zhen-zhen's
private affairs are not for discussion,
especially not in an elevator
for everyone to hear.
We were just joking around.
So, is it a joke to you all?
Someone's reputation is at stake.
And for your information,
they are tenant and landlord,
nothing like what you think.
You three better stop spreading rumors,
understand?
Weird. Why was he so upset?
I know. I've never seen him this upset.
It's not even his business.
Morning.
Were they in the elevator with us?
Why didn't you let me say anything?
To create more misunderstandings?
Come in.
Boss.
Superman, you got the money?
Money?
You meant cash?
No, Monopoly money.
Of course I'm talking about cash.
You said you'd pay for her.
Remember?
I remember.
There's more than one way to repay a debt.
I can trade for Mr. Wang.
He'll make that million back in no time.
So, basically,
you've got not even a cent on you?
In cash? No.
The wind is howling
The river runs cold
He's doing that again.
You know what I'm trying to tell you?
You have no clue who Mr. Wang really is.
You know where the last guy
who owed him money is?
At the bottom of a river
with a 20-kilo rock tied to his cold body.
Try as he might,
he couldn't make his way up.
You
This one?
Or that one?
This one? That one?
This one? That one?
Which one is it?!
Hurry up!
Hello? Yes, Mr. Wang.
I understand.
Yes.
Yes, Mr. Wang.
Boss? What did Mr. Wang say?
Mr. Wang
would like to see you two in person.
I see.
I need to face the unavoidable.
This was my fault.
You don't have to come with me.
I'll go alone.
Boss, can you pretend you never heard
about Chen Che helping me?
I can go to Mr. Wang by myself.
No problem.
Ye Zhen-zhen.
I always keep my promise.
That's just how I roll.
Boss, a couple of gentlemen are here
for Chen Che and Ye Zhen-zhen.
Have you ever been bowling before?
I'm more of a golf or tennis guy.
Bowling First time today.
Why did he take us here?
Is he going to stuff us
into the bowling gutter?
So, you two placed my order wrong?
Yes.
No.
It was just me.
He's just unfortunate,
coming here with me.
You are Chen Che?
I heard you're quite something.
A young guy like you?
As long as Mr. Wang is willing,
all the money you've lost
on that wrong order
can be recovered, I guarantee.
Not only that. I'll double it.
Double?
That's a word I like.
Revenge or repayment,
whichever,
I like to give double back.
Mr. Wang, you seem a generous man.
Next let's talk about
making more money for you.
I have enough money. I'm not interested.
Let's play something else.
You two play a round with me.
The game will determine your fate.
Play a round?
A round of bowling?
What else?
Or do you want to be the ball yourself?
If you win, I'll forget the whole thing.
What if we lose?
I'm sure I can find a souvenir
or two on you.
You've been abroad, so, you might not know
that he meant he's going
to take a hand or a leg.
What are we going to do?
Okay, let's play.
You said you've never done it.
Why did you say yes?
Do we have a choice?
We have to try.
Mr. Wang, after you.
Well, I've done this a couple
of times before. I'll go first.
What do we do now?
It's all right. You made it easy for me.
You said you've never played.
You were amazing.
I'm glad you can bowl.
Makes the game fun.
I hope that you'll be able
to keep that smile.
Keep smiling.
Please, miss.
Don't give up
until the very end.
We lost.
Only by one point.
We'll stick to our end of the bargain.
But, Mr. Wang
please, reconsider my proposal.
-This could be a win-win situation.
-That's a whole other matter.
You lost by one point. What do we do now?
I'm taking a souvenir off of you.
Mr. Wang, actually--
To be honest,
without your bad-luck girlfriend,
you could've won today.
-I'm not his girlfriend.
-She's not bad luck.
She's not your girlfriend?
Then this round didn't count.
We're gonna settle this some other way.
Actually she is my girlfriend.
What? Are you playing me?
I'm not stupid.
Why would I have taken on her problem
if she's not my girlfriend?
It doesn't matter whether she is or not.
What I do know is that you're
one gutsy son of a gun.
I like you.
And that was one good round.
I'm going to forget the whole thing.
You lucked out.
Did you hear that, Chen Che?
He's going to forget about it.
We can keep our hands and feet!
This is awesome!
Mr. Wang.
I know you said forget it,
but we're going to keep our word.
We'll pay your money back.
It doesn't really matter.
But it'd be nice to get that money back.
Let's bowl again soon.
Take care.
Be well.
Yes, Mr. Wang.
Let's go. Bye.
Boss's car is here.
We're ready to leave anytime.
The car is here.
Let's go.
Order whatever you want.
Don't hold back. My treat today.
We can even get more later.
Ye Zhen-zhen.
You're awfully generous today.
You got a lot of outside food.
I'm going to charge you a service fee.
Go ahead.
And gratuity, too.
I'm so happy today.
In a way, Ye Zhen-zhen
made 40,000 dollars today.
It's worth celebrating.
Che, when you said you've never bowled,
Zhen-zhen almost peed in her pants.
Yet you only lost by one point.
How did you do it?
Did you really pee in your pants?
A little. My legs were so shaky, though.
There were a few shots
that looked so difficult.
And each time,
it seemed we had no way out.
Somehow you got us out each time.
That was amazing.
Well, just basic laws of physics.
Angle of gravity, friction coefficient,
and parabola, for example.
So cocky.
Well, whatever it was, I owe you big-time.
Just a thank-you won't do.
If you're ever in trouble,
I'd do anything for you. Cheers.
Ye Zhen-zhen, you can help me
by not asking me for help again.
Even Mr. Wang saw through you.
He said that you are
Shut up. I promise.
I won't ask you for help again.
What did Mr. Wang say?
-He said she
-Keep your mouth shut. This is our secret.
So, Zhen-zhen and Che have a secret
that none of us know about.
Not at all.
It's not really a secret.
Don't start a rumor.
Okay, Chen Che.
I also want to thank you
for helping out my bestie.
If you don't mind, we'd like for you
to be a part of The Golden Team.
So, when I leave,
you guys can still be a team of five.
We're your home base from now on. Welcome.
Welcome
Welcome
We welcome you
Welcome.
Welcome.
Come. Have some good-luck pig feet.
Yay, pig feet.
Mom, aren't good-luck pig feet
for people who got out of prison?
Think hard.
Without Chen Che, you'd be in jail by now.
Exactly.
Chen Che, we're so grateful
that you got Zhen-zhen out of this mess.
It was no big deal. Don't even mention it.
No big deal?
Forty thousand dollars.
That is no small sum.
Ye Zhen-zhen.
You managed to keep your dowry.
Remember Chen Che when you get married.
Make him a VIP, got that?
Yes.
But Ye Zhen-zhen
come to think of it,
the way you and Che got to know each other
was just like a movie.
Was it?
First an accidental encounter.
Then you started working together.
And you moved in together.
Then Che saved your life.
It was a blockbuster, all right.
Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.
-Nonsense.
-Nonsense.
You even said that at the same time.
Another standard romantic flick bit.
Are you drunk?
You watch too many movies.
Eat your dinner.
Well, it's just like a romantic flick.
I helped your sister
because it wasn't her fault.
And, please, learn the difference
between a movie and real life.
Got that?
Even if my life were a romantic flick,
he wouldn't be the lead.
Of course. I can do better. I don't need
to clean up the female lead's mess.
A lovers' quarrel.
Behind all the bickering,
you're still such a cute couple.
-Not funny.
-Okay.
But
sis.
What? What do you want?
Since you kept your money,
can you buy me a guitar?
Okay. No problem.
Thank you!
Hey, Ye Zhen-zhen.
You were saved by the bell.
-You're acting like you won the lottery.
-Same difference. I'm just happy.
I'll get it.
Okay. Hold on.
Chen Che, Li Jin-qin asked for you.
Me?
You're here.
-Where are Xiao-long and Zhong-en?
-They can't make it.
I assumed that you
like to play basketball.
Not bad.
Michael Jordan.
Your turn.
You made it like that?
Did you cast a spell on the ball?
-It was a Kobe Bryant move.
-Ko
Kobe Bryant?
-He's about to retire.
-Who?
Separated by a distance of 27 years,
yet two individuals could be so close.