Back to 1989 (2016) s01e17 Episode Script

1
I got a test tomorrow.
I better go back to studying.
Are you really gonna study
or follow The Legend of Wisely?
Of course I'm going to study.
I said I have a quiz.
Sit down.
Keep it up.
If we finish all the work,
starting next week,
we can have pork ribs
for dinner every day.
Master Ye,
where are you going?
Sir, I'm peeing, sir.
So, the Ye family
will they doubt
where your suit comes from?
I skirted around
but
I do feel guilty
for lying to them.
There's not much we can do.
Remember,
you have to hide the suit.
Never leave behind any
any evidence from the future.
You gotta be careful.
Any tiny changes you make right now
could have a huge impact on the future.
Do you mean
the butterfly effect?
You got it.
Exactly right.
Here are your noodles.
Thank you, Mr. Wu.
Enjoy.
Try it.
The taste of home
that I miss when I'm abroad.
Here.
I also enjoy the simple taste.
My mom used to cook noodles for me
as an evening snack after I study.
Wait a minute.
When you say "my mom,"
you mean my daughter, right?
Can you do me a favor?
Ya-juan is the same age as you are.
When you called her Mom, I felt
kind of weird.
I guess you can just use her name.
Yes, Professor.
But knowing that you are my grandson,
honestly I feel excited about this.
You must be cute
as a kid.
We must get along very well, right?
Grandpa
how can I tell you about your dementia
in the future?
Maybe your gift in astronomy
is inherited from me.
-Professor, you actually--
-No.
Don't shatter my dreams.
What I'm trying to say
is that you shouldn't tell me.
No matter how desperately
I want to know, no matter how I force you,
you should never tell me anything
from the future, all right?
Remember
the butterfly effect.
Eat.
I think at least you can tell me
when you are born.
That doesn't affect the future.
I just want to know
how long I'll need to wait
until I can meet the younger you.
1990?
We are at the end of 1989.
That's less than a month from 1990.
You're home.
Why are you still up?
I was going to sleep,
but then I thought of these lightbulbs.
If we don't get these done by tomorrow,
then my parents will end up
finishing these.
Show me how.
Take a lightbulb.
And install it, easy.
All of a sudden
it's Christmas already.
That's right.
Isn't Christmas
a big celebration in the US?
I've seen it in movies.
Streets and malls are all decorated.
Does every family have a Christmas tree?
What about gifts?
Don't know.
I don't really celebrate Christmas.
What about birthdays?
Do you at least do birthdays?
Why celebrate?
It's just a bunch of numbers on my ID.
I get it.
Are you the kind of guy
who hates special occasions
and the idea of gifts?
All right.
I won't force you
if you really don't want to tell me.
But you know what?
I love Christmas so much.
When I was in college,
the trees around the campus
would have lights like these.
In the evening, you'd see colorful lights
shining everywhere.
Even though
the lights are small
they still make you feel warm
and fuzzy on a cold night.
It lights up your mood, too.
Now what?
Come on.
Here.
-What for?
-To light them up, of course.
Don't you count down
as you light it up in the US?
Will you join me?
Five four.
-Three.
-Three.
-Two.
Two.
One.
Celebrate with me.
I don't really know
why you hate celebrations,
but the reason
why holidays are exciting
is not because of the food or the gifts.
It's because we get to be
with our loved ones.
So, whether it's Christmas or birthdays
I'll be with you in the days to come.
I already said I hate Christmas.
Don't you get what I'm saying?
It's late.
We should hurry before the sun rises.
Right, right.
There's still a lot left.
Come help me with these.
Come on.
How do you sleep like this?
Ye Zhen-zhen.
Ye Zhen-zhen.
It hurts.
What's going on?
It's a dream.
Something's not right.
I remember working on those lightbulbs
in the living room
then Chen Che came back.
He could've woken me up
and told me to go to bed
but he didn't.
And he carried me himself
and put me to bed.
Does this mean
that he also
has feelings for me?
Chen Che.
He's in a deep sleep.
Since we don't have to go to work today,
I should let him sleep.
Here's your favorite.
You seem to be distracted.
What's on your mind?
It's nothing.
I was just hoping
that I can stay here for grad school
and be with you.
Stay here for grad school?
Every time I think
about going to the States
it makes me feel so far away from you.
Give me a second.
Hey, kids.
Buddy, my friend over there
wants to fly a kite.
Can you lend it to us?
Thanks.
Here, let's go fly a kite.
Come on.
Leave it.
Let's go.
It's falling!
I got this.
If only I could be as free as a kite.
You know, kite flying takes skill.
It won't fly high if the string is loose.
But too much tension could hurt, too.
Without a string the kite
would lose direction.
Our love should be the string
that guides the kite home
not the one that limits its height.
Don't be silly.
So many people dream
of studying in the States.
Don't give it up for my sake.
But if I'm really there
then we won't be able to see each other
whenever we want.
That's why I want to tell the world
that you are my girlfriend.
Including your parents.
Let's tell them together.
I will tell them that I, Li Jin-qin,
am Chen Ya-juan's boyfriend.
I love you.
I want us to be happy.
And I will promise them that our love
won't interfere with the future
you've planned for yourself.
Okay?
It's falling again.
Pull this way.
This way.
Are you nervous?
I won't be,
as long as I'm holding your hand.
Let's go.
Mom.
Auntie.
Have a seat.
So, the reason you want to meet
is to tell me about this relationship?
So, you've been lying to me?
When you met David last time,
you told me nothing happened.
But the truth is,
he showed up and ruined it.
-No, Mom.
-When did you start lying?
-Is that what I taught you?
-Sorry, Auntie. It's not her fault.
So, it's your fault.
Right.
Then explain to me,
why were you bothering David and Ya-juan?
Your actions
have embarrassed Ya-juan.
As well as my position, as her parent.
This is how you love her?
Sorry, Auntie.
I was so afraid of losing her at the time,
so, I--
You see?
Is this the kind of guy you like
a selfish one?
-Has he even considered how you'd feel?
-Mom, he does.
After what you told him,
he really planned a great future.
He has promised me a better future.
We are serious about each other.
What can he promise you?
Can't you see he's a hypocrite?
Why can't you see
that this man is going to be your burden
in your future?
Auntie, my feelings for Ya-juan are real.
If I'm not good enough now,
I'll do my best so she's happy.
Can you please at least give me
a chance to prove myself?
Why are you still bothering Ya-juan
when you know she's going abroad?
Why are you trying to steal her
like a thief?
That kind of behavior
does not suit Ya-juan well.
You better watch your mouth!
Dad.
What was that?
Tell me again
who's not suitable for whom?
-Dad.
-I can't stand this anymore.
You're a grad student,
not bad-looking.
You'll have no trouble finding a wife.
You don't deserve this.
Now you've shamed the Li family!
-Mr. Li.
-I don't know you.
I've already seen how snobby you've been.
It's high and mighty people like you
that I'm most disgusted of!
I am not well educated
but I am straightforward.
Let me tell you this.
Who are you to look down on my son?
Dad, enough, please.
Why should I be quiet?
Did you hear what she said?
Just stop, please.
-Let's go.
-I'm not done yet.
Sorry, Auntie.
Why are you apologizing?
They're the ones who should be sorry!
Let's go.
You see that?
Is this the happiness you want?
The kind of future you want?
How many times do I have to tell you?
Marriage isn't just between two people.
It also involves both families.
Just look at Jin-qin's father.
The way he talks.
Do you want to live with this?
Why did you stop me?
Are you ashamed of me?
Of course not, Dad.
Then why did you drag me outside?
I just don't want you
to fight with Ya-juan's mom!
Dad, I've known Ya-juan for a long time.
I love her very much.
I hope that someday--
Ungrateful bastard!
Who do you think you are?
Talking back to your father
like that?
Apparently, you have no respect for me.
Dad
I didn't--
Stop talking!
You're talking back right now.
Did you forget why
I brought you to Taipei years ago
just to find a better education?
How did I raise you,
and what have I taught you?
I reek of paint having to work
construction every day.
I taught you discipline
every day of your life.
What did I do all that for?
It's for your success and happiness.
So, you don't have to be like your dad
having to work a hard job
that earns no respect!
And what did you just do back there?
You let someone talk to you that way
you're not the only one who's embarrassed.
It feels like someone took my life's work
and just dumped it all.
Do you understand?
Dad, I'm sorry.
Welcome home.
What happened?
Don't cry. What's the matter?
We ran into a maniac.
A maniac?
Mom.
Can you stop being so mean?
Jin-qin's dad was protecting his own son.
I really don't understand.
Jin-qin is a nice young man.
Why do you insist on making him sound
so worthless?
Why does it matter if he's nice?
Didn't you see how his dad behaved?
A family like that is not suitable
for a highly educated family like us.
Your dad's a college professor,
after all.
Regardless of career choice
shouldn't it be enough to respect someone
as long as they make
an honest living and contribute?
Didn't you see
how rude and impolite he was?
I believe that Li Jin-qin
has an ulterior motive
of marrying you so he never has to work.
Your mean words are the reason
why Jin-qin's father was furious
because you hate Jin-qin.
Ya-juan is right.
Although Jin-qin is from a poor family,
he worked hard
for a brighter future.
Isn't that something great?
Your daughter is blinded by love.
Are you just as blinded?
Love is expensive.
Marriage is even more expensive.
Would you bet your girl's future on that?
Mom!
Please.
Please don't use my future
as an excuse anymore.
I was always a good girl.
I did everything you said.
I've always believed
that you were looking out for me.
But you know what?
I'm not happy at all.
Do you know why I agreed
to study in the States?
Because I know that's the only way
I can escape from you.
So you can stop controlling me
like a doll.
I've had enough!
I'm an adult. I'm 22.
Can I take back control of my life?
Don't talk to Mom like that.
Go upstairs.
Happy or not,
I don't care.
From this moment,
you will not go anywhere
without my permission.
Until you leave the country.
-Wan-ling.
-You hear me?
Ya-juan.
Ya-juan.
Why are you making a big deal out of this?
When you weren't around
I was the one who raised our daughter.
I won't allow your moment of weakness
to ruin my life's work on her.
She may not understand it now.
But one day,
when she becomes a mother herself
she will understand how I feel now.
My fellow colleagues!
Lin Xiao-long's monthly sales
have reached the 200,000-dollar mark.
Let's give him a big hand!
This is his best performance yet.
I've always thought you've got potential.
And looks like you've finally
learned the tricks of the trade.
All thanks to Mr. Jian's mentorship.
I will keep it up!
Awesome.
Lin Xiao-long broke the sales record
several days in a row.
Is it possible
that he can beat Che
and become our top broker?
Che is invincible.
My dear Che, I will absolutely,
definitely, forever be on your side.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Our Li-jing is still here.
Historically, she'll always be the first
super saleswoman here.
Historically?
Do I seem that old to you?
To pass my sales record,
you'd have to see
if I'm willing to get off the throne.
There are never enough great brokers.
Lin Xiao-long has proved that
"it is hard to beat a person
who never gives up."
The harder you work,
the more successful you'll be.
You, you, and you.
If you want to retire at 40,
if you want a driver
who'll drive you around in your Cadillac
and live in luxury condos
then you should follow Xiao-long's lead.
Now, get back to work
and get those clients to start buying!
Yeah.
Let's do this!
Hey, Xiao-long.
When did you get so good at this?
I'm impressed.
It's nothing.
I met a VIP who introduced me
to a few great clients.
Really? That's awesome.
You will make your parents proud
and buy them a big house.
Too bad Ya-juan's not here.
She'd be so happy for you.
Is Ya-juan sick again?
Probably not.
But her mom called in
and asked for a day off.
I don't know why.
Keep up the good work.
What's wrong with Mom?
Che, would you help me with this?
I can't figure it out.
Let me take a look.
No problem, I got this.
Good-bye.
-Xiao-min.
-Got it.
Ten shares of 2501. Twenty shares of 1433.
Thirty shares of 1303.
Che, can you do me a favor?
What's up?
It's that Zhang Shun-fa,
the one who owes us money?
When I went to his house for him,
that's when I realized
that something big went down.
What went down?
Didn't he just get back
with his wife and kids?
Better if he had not.
Once he went home,
he beat his wife so hard
even social services took their kid.
What?
They should've gotten divorced.
This is even worse.
Che, I need your help.
Ask that, Mr. Wang,
if he can help find him again.
Otherwise, I'd--
Is that possible, Che?
-All right.
-Thank you so much.
Why?
I got them back together
with good intent.
Any tiny changes you make right now
could have a huge impact on the future.
What Grandpa said was all true.
I shouldn't have interfered with anyone
or anything in this universe.
Chen Che
Chen Che
What's wrong?
Nothing, just a bit tired.
Tired?
Well, you know,
I just got my scooter fixed.
Do you wanna join me
and go for a ride?
I'm very busy today.
I've got a client to meet.
We can go together if you want.
It's fine.
I have to leave now.
See you later.
Black tea, please.
Right away.
You've got such a long face, just like me.
I'm fine.
But Mom
I mean, Ya-juan, is she all right?
Why is she absent?
No big deal.
Ya-juan had a little argument
with her mother.
It's about Li Jin-qin again.
It all went down
when Wan-ling somehow met
Li Jin-qin's dad.
Then they got into
some kind of altercation.
How'd that happen?
Having in-laws that are socially suitable
is a big deal for Wan-ling.
What's more, Ya-juan and Jin-qin
were dating secretly.
Last night, Ya-juan told her mom
that studying in the States is her
escape from her mom.
How could she say that?
Anyway, it all went out of control.
Ya-juan is now grounded at home.
Both of them went too far this time.
I guess
there isn't much I can do to help.
Oh, right.
That magic photo frame
you showed me last time
with the photo of you and Ya-juan.
Can I borrow it?
Ya-juan in this picture
looks nothing like her now.
That innocent, beautiful smile.
But I've seen this sorrowful face
these two days.
I guess the Ya-juan in 2016
is not happy
is she?
In the future, it doesn't matter
what happens to Ya-juan.
We, as her parents,
no matter how much we'd like to
we can't be meddling with her life.
The only thing that we can do
is to stand by her side.
If everything you said is true
including the year you're born,
then I think
that 1989
is going to be a crucial year
for Ya-juan's future.
What's up?
Can we talk?
It means "I miss you."
"I miss you."
I miss you, too.
Ya-juan, are you all right? I'm worried.
Are you okay?
Such a lightweight. Come on.
My buddy, Mr. Guo.
Let me tell you something.
Thank you so much for your help
with my success.
If I ever become rich,
I will repay you ten times,
a hundred times.
No, a thousand times more!
Be careful.
I am a man of my word.
Let me say this.
Lin Xiao-long would never hold back
if he wants to treat someone really well.
Just like the way I adore Ye Zhen-zhen.
Xiao-long, you listen up.
Never wait
when it comes to picking up girls.
Otherwise, the prey gets away.
Here. This is a gift for you.
For me?
Xiao-long.
If you're a man, call her now
and ask her out.
Yeah! I'll call her.
I am going to tell Ye Zhen-zhen
how much I love her.
All of my efforts are for her sake.
Separated by a distance of 27 years,
yet two individuals can be so close.