Dating in the Kitchen (2020) s01e11 Episode Script

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Looking into your eyes ♪
I see myself holding close to you ♪
Wherever I go ♪
I will never find someone like you ♪
So much in love tonight ♪
I know that it feels so right ♪
So special you and I ♪
You make my world go round and round ♪
Falling to you ♪
I’m falling to you ♪
All I ever want is to be with you ♪
Love is for you ♪
My love is for you ♪
You are my everything in my life ♪
Falling to you ♪
You’re the only one ♪
My love is for you ♪
= Dating in the Kitchen =
= Episode 11 =
Ms. Zheng, you asked for me?
You’ve been back for days.
If I didn’t ask for you,
you would not come to see me.
I didn’t do my job well.
Tell me about it.
My son
went to Suhai from Zhuozhou.
Now he’s not even going
back to Switzerland.
What’s so special
about the Bauhinia Hotel?
You sounded so upset, too.
I’m sorry.
As far as I know,
Lu Jin admired
a female cook in Suhai.
He’s staying
because of her.
A female cook?
No wonder.
I’m not surprised.
How come you don’t
even know what to do?
I’m not good enough.
You’ve done good enough.
I’m satisfied.
However, Lu Jin should
take more important responsibility.
He shouldn’t be obsessed with food.
The Group requires him to be committed.
Of course,
the Group needs you too.
Understand?
Yes.
Good.
Book me a ticket to Suhai.
I’d like to see
what kind of cuisine
this girl from a second-rate hotel
can cook.
Sure.
Hi, Mr. Lu.
Mom.
Son.
You should have told me in advanced,
so I can go and pick you up.
Have a seat, Mom.
I’ve heard that you have
some good news to share.
So I couldn’t wait to come.
Well.
Who gossiped about me again?
Are you dating now?
Yeah,
but I’m still chasing her.
What kind of girl that’s so hard to get?
Mom, I know that you’ve made
a thorough background check about her.
Don’t set me up.
I’m glad that there’s someone for you.
However,
I don’t think
Miss Gu is perfect for you,
from her look to family background.
Li Man is a more suitable girl.
After all, you two
have been working together for long,
and you know about each other.
That’s exactly why we
can not
become a couple.
The best relationship is to be partners.
Or you may lose a perfect staff.
So you like someone who’s new.
How come you didn’t fall
for Australian shipping tycoon’s daughter
who liked you?
Mom, she was
so young
and spoiled.
I couldn’t handle her.
Miss Gu is young, too.
Yeah, so I’m lucky that
it’s nice that she didn’t
turn me down for my age.
Fine.
How about the daughter of Mr. Jiang,
our partner in Australia?
She’s about your age.
She’s a business woman,
and she’s too aggressive.
We may have
multiple conflicts.
I heard that Miss Gu is tough, too.
Yes.
That’s why she’s good for
a difficult guy like me.
A great match.
If
you’re so interested in
Miss Gu,
arrange us a meeting
so that I can meet her, too.
No.
I
What?
Your mom wants to meet me?
It’s too soon to meet your parent.
Why would I?
Who am I?
What’s my place to meet your mom?
I’m not going.
It’ll be very casual.
Take it easy.
A random date.
I’m sorry.
I never meet someone randomly.
It’s not random.
It’s serious.
Just go,
please.
I’ll think about it.
Sure.
That’s great, Gu Shengnan.
This is my secret guide,
100 things you need to know about.
Don’t laugh.
Zhaodi, that’s too much for her.
Highlight the key points for her.
The key is
“the tailor makes the men”.
You need to be pretty with elegance,
and be elegant with grace.
Graceful with a little bit of dignity.
What are you trying to say?
Lesson starts.
Don’t move.
Firstly,
he’s 36 and you’re 21.
You’re in totally different times.
I need to eliminate the gap between you,
so that you two can match.
Then,
it’s about manner.
Sit and stand in place.
Be prepared for any
possible accidents.
What do you mean?
Don’t look, move and scream.
Remember.
Don’t look around
no matter what happens.
Keep listening peacefully.
This is manner.
Got it?
Yes.
Don’t cross your eyes.
Remember.
Before you answer any questions,
smile politely to whoever raises it.
Make sure your volume
is smaller than his or hers.
How can I make sure of that?
Just talk mildly in a low voice.
Finally,
once his mom
says anything that embarrass you…
Gu Shengnan,
you’re no good for my son.
That’s not
Hold it.
Don’t conflict with her so soon.
What should I do then?
You can smile to her
and say: “Excuse me. I’m not feeling well.
shall we talk next time?”
Then get out of there gracefully.
Okay.
- We’re done. Class dismissed.
- We’re done. Class dismissed.
I’m at the entrance of Quan’an SS Couture.
Where are you?
I didn’t see you.
I’m here.
Long time no see.
Do I look different?
What…
What you wear is
Ugly? Does it look too mature?
No.
I picked the wrong outfit.
Shall we?
Yeah.
I’m good.
Be careful.
Miss Gu.
How old are you?
Ms. Zheng,
I’m 21 years old.
I just had my birthday and I’m a Scorpio.
Lu Jin
is a Scorpio, too.
This year is his year of fate.
He’s 36.
Miss Gu dressed up
rather maturely at such a young age.
I always look mature.
Why did you choose to
become a cook?
Ms. Zheng,
it’s because of
my family tradition.
Three generations of my family were cooks.
My grandpa said
some family members
used to serve in the imperial kitchen.
Grew up in a family like this,
I was drowned into this atmosphere.
Slowly I became
very interested in cooking.
That’s why I became a cook.
Also,
I read a book
a long time ago,
which said that
“Only three things in this world
can break through the limits of
time, space and language to develop
free communications between people”.
Which three things?
Music,
food and
love.
I don’t have gifts in music.
So cooking food is my thing.
I’d like to cook for
my loved ones forever.
Anything wrong with your throat?
It’s falling.
It’s falling.
What’s falling?
Your eyelash.
What, what is falling?
My eyelash is falling?
It almost falls off.
The other side.
You should have told me earlier.
Good?
Son,
would you give me a minute
alone with Miss Gu?
We’d like to talk about women stuff.
Women stuff?
It’s still not fixed.
Let me fetch you some desserts.
Miss Gu,
are you in need of money?
Ms. Zheng,
I don’t know if
you’ve asked many girls the same question.
And I don’t know what their answers are.
But mine is,
yes, I am.
I need money because
my grandpa is old.
I’d like him to enjoy his life soon.
I need money because
my rent is rising again next month.
I need to make more money
to cover it.
But all based on the facts that
I’m earning the money all by my own.
Don’t look, move and scream!
I’m sorry.
Go, you’re not needed here.
What I’m about to offer is an
impossible amount for you this lifetime.
Tell me,
how much do you want to leave my son?
Don’t conflict with her so soon.
You can smile to her
and say: “Excuse me. I’m not feeling well.
Shall we talk next time?”
Then get out of there gracefully.
Excuse me, Ms. Zheng.
I’m a bit tired.
Maybe we can talk next time.
Where’s she?
She’s gone.
Why?
She said she was tired.
What do you think of her?
Not bad.
Did my mom really ask you that question?
It’s normal for her
to check on me.
She’s your mom.
Many girls go after you
for your money.
But I do feel a little weird
when she offered me
money.
So your first impression of my mom
is not perfect.
It’s not true.
I think she’s fine, really.
She’s not hypocritical but frank.
That’s cool.
Cool?
Alright, you should go.
Or your mom would offer me money again.
Actually,
Maybe it’s worth considering to leave you
in exchange for a big amount of money.
I dare you to say it again.
It depends on how much you’re worth.
I guess, for you, I can get
10 or 20 thousand.
I’m sorry. I’m sorry.
Just kidding. Just kidding.
Don’t say things like that again.
Okay.
Water is ready.
I’ll get it.
Maybe you should come down first.
Let’s go together.
Okay.
I’ll be careful.
Hold me tighter.
Okay.
Turn it off.
Let me.
The other one.
Got it.
Silly.
Miss Li, we’re ready.
It’s time. It’s time.
Serve the food.
Miss Li.
Mr. Cheng.
We didn’t invite you to vote
during the tasting,
because we’d like you to
vote for the real delicacy
after it’s finished.
We hope that
our food can match Ms. Zheng’s standard.
Mr. Cheng.
Mr. Liu.
What do you think?
Do you have confidence?
It doesn’t matter. We won’t win anyway.
This time, the head chef
would definitely be Mr. Yu.
Right.
This is a fair chance.
Everyone has a possibility to win.
Yeah.
We won’t win exactly because
it’s a fair competition.
Yeah.
That’s your current thoughts.
Whoever wins
gives the prize to me.
Seems like Miss Gu
is ambitious for more.
You have to show real skills
if you want to win.
Yes.
Mr. Yu is the leader of our kitchen.
We all count on him.
Mr. Yu,
don’t forget to treat after you win.
You all work very hard
while cooking.
If you’re not ambitious at all,
why don’t you just quit?
They’ve finished. It’s finished!
It’s your turn now.
Let’s go.
Come on!
Come on!
Mr. Wang,
what are you thinking?
I’m thinking that
if I win,
I’ll spend the bonus
on taking her to
travel around the world.
We will go and see the stars
and the moon.
Who is she?
Why do you care?
Yeah, why do I care?
Miss Li.
Chefs.
From the votes of
Miss Li, Mr. Cheng and me.
Our chef of the reception dinner
is decided.
She is
Gu Shengnan.
The goals of our project
cover hotel orientation,
hotel philosophy,
business service and cultural tourism.
Now let me go through the details
of our hotel philosophy.
I’m elected! Let’s have dinner together.
I’ll choose where.
Our supporting points are parent-child
entertainment and cultural tourism.
And we are
looking forward to foster the hotel…
Just the two of us?
= Yeah. =
To become the perfect holiday resort.
Okay.
That’s all with our project plan.
Islands look like little stars ♪
Thank you all for today, bye-bye.
Shengnan, wait for me.
Thank you.
The chef has left.
Why are you staying?
Mr. Yu,
I’m not lecturing.
You’re too generous to
let the witless girl win.
Aren’t you
angry at all?
Like being angry could help.
She’s got strong backing.
Backing?
Remember the guest from room 1123?
He eventually purchased our hotel
and became the boss of our boss.
That’s why Gu Shengnan could quit
and come back twice.
The hotel gave her an employment offer
for her come back.
They two have
a relationship.
I didn’t say anything.
That’s right.
He’s the boss.
It’s a piece of cake
to let her be in charge.
So we
spared so much effort but
all for nothing is because of Gu Shengnan.
I think Mr. Yu is the best.
I don’t care about anyone else.
As for the head chef,
it’s not decided yet.
It has to wait until the chairman
to taste it.
The chairman is his mom,
she would listen to his son, right?
Let’s go.
Don’t be mad.
Here, my treat today,
let’s have a drink tonight.
Let’s go.
Let’s go.
= Yard Fry Diner =
Aunts.
Wang, this is my bestie Xu Zhaodi.
Hello.
Enjoy your meal.
Help me with these and distribute to them.
Shengnan.
Shengnan.
Come, come.
Little Aunt.
Shengnan.
Little Aunt.
I know you’re the best.
Why didn’t you tell me?
Come here and let me introduce someone.
Come here, come here.
Mr. Lu.
Let me introduce,
this is my little aunt.
My little aunt.
Hi, Aunt.
This man is very handsome
and looks successful.
What’s your name?
I’m Lu Jin.
You can call me Lu.
You don’t have to talk that loud.
I’m not deaf.
Her hearing is fine.
Okay, Little Aunt.
Sit down and enjoy the food.
Go, go.
You too.
What’s the matter?
Shengnan.
Is this the dinner you were talking about?
What’s wrong?
Does the food look bad?
Fussy Lu,
you used to seize every chance
to eat here.
I don’t mean that. I mean
What do you mean?
I thought it’d be just the two of us.
I didn’t expect this, either.
But Grandpa wanted to make this big.
We haven’t had a big feast for long.
He’s old. He enjoys the crowd.
Or else why wouldn’t he want to
leave here at such an old age?
Everyone.
Today I’m hosting to celebrate
for my granddaughter Gu Shengnan.
Shengnan.
Come here, Shengnan.
This is my granddaughter.
You know her, right?
Yeah.
We watched her grow up.
We still remember her as a little girl.
Uncle,
please.
I’m shy.
Okay.
Before today,
I didn’t agree her to be a cook.
It’s hard for a girl to stay
in the kitchen all day
with all the smoke.
There aren’t many female cooks
in this industry.
Earlier she was just an assistant cook.
I didn’t expect much from her.
But out of my surprise,
she’s not only talented
but also a hard worker.
There’s finally a female head chef working
at a five-star hotel in our family.
I’m only the head chef
for this reception dinner.
You’re still a head chef.
Everyone.
It’s my treat today.
Enjoy yourself
with all the food and drinks.
Order as many as you want.
Okay.
Enjoy.
Hold the applause.
Let me introduce an honored guest to you.
He’s the boss of Shengnan,
the chairman of the hotel and
the CEO of the Group, Mr. Lu.
Welcome, Mr. Lu.
Mr. Lu.
Will Grandpa Gu embarrass him?
Mr. Lu has experienced
all kinds of occasions.
He can handle it.
Mr. Lu.
First of all.
What’s your relationship with Shengnan?
Yeah.
Are you just superior and subordinate?
Stop kidding. Listen to him.
I think an explanation is needed to make.
Gu Shengnan is
indeed my
Girlfriend?
It’s your fault, then.
How come you picked here to host
when you have such a rich grandson-in-law.
He’s so stingy. Am I right?
Yeah.
Stop it, stop it.
Well.
Liu, Mili,
don’t think you can hide in the last row.
I know it was you.
You too, Uncle.
As an elder,
stop joking like they did.
No wonder why my aunt is strict with you.
Let’s stop here.
Everyone here has
either watched me grow up
or grown up with me.
Let’s save the words.
Let’s make a toast.
Everyone joins me. Cheers.
Yeah, cheers.
Cheers.
Cheers, cheers.
Cheers.
Enjoy yourself.
Cheers everyone.
He failed.
Didn’t expect Mr. Lu to experience this.
Your boss is definitely new to this.
It’s normal.
Hey, cheers.
Try this. Grandpa made it.
Shengnan.
Sit down, please.
Here, sit down.
What’s the matter?
Shengnan.
Don’t sit here all the time.
Go to your aunts.
Don’t forget to toast
for today is your big day.
Sure, sure.
Don’t worry. I’ll be back soon.
Okay?
Shengnan.
Don’t worry.
I’ll take care of Mr. Lu.
Okay.
You guys talk.
Okay, okay.
Hi, Aunts.
Come and sit.
You’re
a decent guy.
You look nice in this suit.
Very good.
I think you look
very familiar.
Have you been here before?
Yes.
I am a regular here.
That’s nice
of you.
That’s better.
Lu,
can I call you that?
Of course.
Okay.
Lu, how old are you?
I’m 36 years old.
36?
You’re not getting any younger.
Have you been divorced?
Any children?
I never got married and had no children.
Is your health condition alright?
I’m very healthy.
Great.
Health is the essence of everything.
I’ve heard of you
from Zhaodi and Quan’an.
I’m old.
No matter what will happen with you two,
I’ve got to say something.
Yes, please.
I raised Shengnan
after her parents’ divorce.
They didn’t do much for her nor
spend much money.
They even borrowed from me
to pay for her school fees.
It was my pension.
Not a small amount and it was all I had.
Mr. Gu,
I’ve been looking for you. Here you are.
We’re out of rice noodles.
Cook some please. We’re waiting for you.
Alright.
Quickly.
Sure.
Lu,
no matter how things between you go,
remember to tell her
to repay
my money.
It’s my pension.
Mr. Gu,
hurry.
I’m coming.
Enjoy, I’ll be back.
I’m coming. Be patient.
Zhaodi, let’s play a game.
Do you know “Fifteen and Twenty”?
Of course.
I’ve finished mine.
I’ll go back. Just help yourself.
Have fun.
Aunt,
didn’t expect you to lose.
Here, cheers.
Come on. Fifteen, twenty, fifteen.
Aunt.
Aunt.
Lu, don’t call me that.
I’m Shengnan’s little aunt.
You should call me that, too.
Little aunt.
I brought this medicinal liquor.
It’s very healthy.
I assume you’re not young.
Shengnan is young. She can get wild.
You can’t.
You should be careful with health.
Yes.
Mr. Lu.
I’m Shengnan’s uncle.
From today,
I’ll see you as my relative, too.
Here, we should have a drink.
Come on.
I, I
Come on.
Well.
I’ll drink this up.
No, no need for that.
Drink it.
Drink it. Drink it.
Finish it.
Drink it.
- Nice.
- Mr. Lu. You’re a real man.
- Great, a real man.
- Well, Mr. Lu.
There’s a rule here.
Good things should be in pairs.
Here, let’s toast again.
Come on, Mr. Lu.
Hey, don’t drink with him.
He’s a drunkard.
What? You’re a drunkard.
If you start drinking with him,
it won’t finish
until tomorrow morning.
Uncle, step aside.
I’ve got business to discuss with Mr. Lu.
Mr. Lu.
He’s a nobody who sells chicken claws.
What business can you have?
Stop the nonsense.
Go, go.
I can’t reason with you.
It’s a waste of time.
Here, let’s drink.
Mr. Lu.
My last name is Ji,
same as Ji Fa’s.
So my work is involved with chicken.
(“Ji” pronounces the same as “chicken”.)
It’s the king of chicken claws.
It’s a century-old brand.
It’s very famous among the street.
Try some.
Just one, just one.
Have a try.
I can’t tell if this is real love ♪
But I know how I feel ♪
To be very honest with you love ♪
I wanna get close to you ♪
I don’t know how you gonna take it ♪
But I keep on thinking about you ♪
You’ve been on my mind ever ♪
Since I saw you smiling at me ♪
Your smile ♪
Baby I’m just falling to you ♪
You don’t need to say anything special ♪
Cause I’m pretty sure ♪
You’re the morning dew
that has fallen soft ♪
During the night on me ♪
So naturally ♪
Like we’re meant to be together ♪
That’s how I see it ♪
Though it seems illusive ♪
Can you tell how much my love is pure ♪
You can’t buy it or sell ♪
To be very honest with you love ♪
I wanna get close to you ♪
I don’t know how you gonna take it ♪
But I keep on thinking about you ♪
You’ve been on my mind ever ♪
Since I saw you smiling at me ♪
Your smile ♪
Baby I’m just falling to you ♪