Back to 1989 (2016) s01e19 Episode Script
Episode 19
1
Hello? Zhen-zhen?
Why are you still home?
I
Sorry, Xiao-long.
I'm not going.
Why?
It's nothing.
Because
You sound weird.
Are you crying?
No, I'm not.
I just have a stuffy nose.
How come?
You were fine back there.
-Do you want me to take you to a doctor?
-No, I'm fine.
I just need some ginger soup
and get some sleep.
Well,
Xiao-long,
that Mr. Guo
If I tell Xiao-long
that Chen Che said
Guo Sheng-tai will be a wanted criminal,
he'll never buy that.
Hello? What did you say?
I can't hear you. Bad reception.
Nothing.
Just take care of yourself.
Don't forget your promise.
Don't get drunk
even if it's with your client.
Otherwise, I'll start ignoring you.
Bye.
What's wrong? Zhen-zhen isn't coming?
She seems to have
suddenly caught a cold.
I don't know how bad it is.
Mr. Guo,
should I prepare medicine for her
and some fruits?
Lin Xiao-long.
Why are you so naive?
These heartwarming gestures
may get you some points,
but they'll never win her heart.
What should I do then?
Money talks.
A man with money
is like a living magnet.
No matter how unpredictable women are,
he can always attract them.
That's okay.
There isn't a single woman
who can reject a rich man.
Come with me. Let me show you.
Let's go.
That's impossible.
I've never seen a ghost
in my entire life.
Now I've met a man
who's from the future?
Perhaps
my future husband
actually means
a guy from the future?
But if Chen Che
really came from the future,
then he would eventually go back.
How can he be my husband?
That's not going to happen.
Did you forget?
The future husband you saw in the mirror
when you were peeling the apple
was Chen Che.
Right.
Maybe he was just
making excuses to reject you.
This is not a movie like
Back To The Future.
How can someone
actually travel through time?
You're right.
But what about the proofs he showed me
and the cell phone that can take pictures.
How do you explain that?
Right, how about that?
You're so stupid.
Maybe he's like James Bond,
where he has the latest gadgets
developed secretly by foreign countries.
We're just not aware of it.
Fine.
What about those predictions?
How can he possibly predict those things
if he's not from the future?
I don't think he's a liar.
What do you think?
I don't know.
Why is this happening?
I'm going crazy.
This is unbelievable.
This is so annoying.
Are you sleeping, sister?
What?
I'm sorry. Can you please open the door?
What do you want?
That fountain pen
your teacher gave you,
can I borrow it?
No.
Please?
Our teacher says our essays
get extra points for good handwriting.
It's rare that your brother
is eager to learn.
How can you be so stingy?
I'm being stingy?
You used my autographed card
as a bookmark last time and bent it.
I didn't talk to you about that yet.
I'm stingy?
It was bent by mom's big butt.
Your card was bent,
but so was my sci-fi novel.
You should be studying,
not reading sci-fi novels.
Sci-fi novel?
Little brother.
What?
I'll lend you my fountain pen
if you answer my questions.
It's a negotiation then.
Go ahead. Make your proposal.
Do you think
people can travel through time?
Of course.
Do you know that in the Wisely Series
there are stories about time traveling?
Toy, for example,
talks about how Wisely
was taken to the future by robots
that dominate the future world
and treat humans as pets.
Also, Atomic Space
talks about a man living in 2064
traveling to 1964.
Wait a second.
What you're talking about are stories
from sci-fi novels. You believe that?
Let me tell you,
this world is filled with mystic forces
that human beings aren't aware of.
The oscillating universe,
or the power to reverse circumstance,
or even tunnels between spaces,
could all change the space and time.
That's enough. I don't understand
a single word you're saying.
Anyway,
do you think the movie
Back to the Future could be real?
Of course it could.
People in the ancient time didn't expect
that we'd have airplanes today.
So,
time traveling is not impossible.
My classmate also told me
that when he went to America,
he saw the trailer
of Back to the Future 2.
They're going to year 2015 this time.
The year 2015?
Yes.
If you can go back to the past,
then you can go to the future.
Smart.
Maybe I can travel to 2016?
2016?
I was talking about 2015.
It doesn't matter.
You should go up and study.
Good night.
What about the pen?
There won't be any obstacle between us
if I can travel to the future.
-Chen Che.
-Ye Zhen--
That's weird.
Why is Ye Zhen-zhen
in Che's room in this hour?
Are they secretly in a relationship?
If you can come to 1989,
then I can go to 2016 with you.
Guo-an says there are different ways
to travel through time.
How did you get here?
And how do you go back?
And when you're going back,
can you let me know?
Then I can tell my dad and mom
Hold on, Ye Zhen-zhen.
There's no way I'm bringing you
back to 2016 with me.
Why is that?
Didn't you use a time machine?
Time machine?
I'm here because I had an accident.
I don't even know how to go back.
You
still don't know how to go back?
That means
you may stay here forever?
I
Stop talking nonsense.
Go back to sleep.
I haven't finished talking.
I haven't asked you everything.
-Good night.
-Chen Che.
Listen, Ye Zhen-zhen.
I want you
to keep this as a secret for me.
Don't worry.
Your secret's safe with me. I won't
let you become a lab rat like E.T.
Good night.
Chen Che.
What do you do in 2016?
Also a salesman?
Sort of.
But in a much higher position.
Like a super salesman?
Not quite so.
Being a financial consultant
is much more complicated.
By the way, you can place orders
and read information
with cell phones in the future.
What?
Hey, Ye Zhen-zhen. Eyes on the road.
But Guo-an says that
in Ni Kuang's books
we'll be ruled by robots in the future,
and they'd treat us like toys.
If things continue
to go down this road,
those stories may come true.
If my dad's skills
are replaced by machines,
what a shame that would be.
Ye Zhen-zhen.
You promised me yesterday
to keep it a secret.
Can you not say those things in public?
Fine.
What can't be said in public?
Lin Xiao-long.
You look different today.
How do I look?
You look pretty cool.
How's your cold? Any better?
Much better.
Here.
-What's this?
-I prepared medicine and fruits for you.
And the porridge from Wang Ma
is a must-have.
Thank you, Xiao-long.
But I'm much better now.
Really? Let me check.
This bag looks heavy.
I'll take it.
Ye Zhen-zhen. It's time to work.
Let's go to work.
You're looking more like a super salesman,
Lin Xiao-long.
The suit costs
at least hundreds of dollars, right?
More than hundreds.
It cost me thousands.
Thousands?
Don't touch it.
However, it's reasonable
to spend money on suits
since I often have dinner
with big bosses nowadays.
Well said.
And do you know the most
important thing for this job?
What is that?
Connections.
That's right.
I'll introduce some to you.
Sure.
Brother Long.
Let me thank you in advance.
Can you teach us
how to become a super salesman?
What a bunch of pretentious people.
Didn't someone say that they'll
support Chen Che forever?
These wallflowers.
You'll eventually get used to
dealing with them, Xiao-long.
Everyone seems to be having fun.
Why don't we all participate
in dating shows
and find our significant others.
Yes.
It's work hours!
Work.
What's going on?
-Ye Zhen-zhen
-Yes, manager.
Chen Ya-juan hasn't come to work
for three days. Do you know why?
I called her house,
but her mom always picks up.
She said that Ya-juan
needs to take a few days off.
That is Tell her.
We have procedures
regarding taking days off.
I can't have her here
if she keeps doing this.
Boss.
I'll handle it.
I can cover for Ya-juan
before she comes back.
I don't need to worry then
with super salesman Chen's help.
Thank you.
Zhen-zhen.
Zhong-en told me
that Ya-juan is grounded.
She can't go out.
Jin-qin even goes to her house every day,
but her mom won't allow them
to see each other.
They're like real-life Romeo and Juliet.
In love but torn apart.
Let's go to Ya-juan's after work.
I think I may have a way
to bring Ya-juan back.
Then I'll
Wait a second.
Hello?
Yes, no problem.
I'll be there on time.
Okay. Bye.
It's Guo Sheng-tai right?
I'm warning you.
Don't stay in contact with him.
He's my client, not yours.
You better find a way to help Ya-juan.
Here, drink some tea.
Thank you, Auntie.
Auntie.
We're all worried about Ya-juan.
The manager said
Ya-juan can't keep
taking days off like this.
Then she'll resign.
We've discussed this.
Ya-juan did well in school.
She'll start to receive offers on February
or March, ahead of everyone.
I made prior investments
to cover her tuition.
It should be enough for studying abroad.
There's no need to sacrifice her time
for such a small salary.
You're very considerate of Ya-juan.
We respect that.
But I'm afraid that
quitting abruptly will hinder her plans
to study in America.
How so?
She'll be considered absent
if she doesn't follow proper procedure.
She'll be fired
if she's absent for too long.
If Ya-juan has a record of being fired,
then her school application
will be affected.
So, a better solution
is to let Ya-juan go to work,
and then she can officially resign.
She can resign after all her work
has been transitioned.
What do you think?
Well, go back to work then.
But remember,
submit your resignation letter
as soon as possible, understand?
I understand.
A tough woman like Ya-juan's mom
is persuaded by you with little effort.
You're really good at this.
But she still won't accept Jin-qin.
They'll still have a hard time together.
Secret lovers like them
can only count on our help.
You said
that you lived close to Ya-juan.
So, you know her in 2016?
Yes.
And
we live under the same roof.
Are you kidding me?
I won't be fooled that easily.
Were you lying when you said
you didn't have a girlfriend?
Of course. How can I not have one
with my qualities?
So, you do have a girlfriend?
Yes.
And
not only one.
So, you're a cheater!
We call it two-timing.
But it's not that I'm a player.
It's because in 2016,
monogamy has already ceased to exist.
Everyone can have multiple partners
at the same time.
What?
That's not all. Let me tell you this.
Every car on the street
is like K.I.T.T. in Knight Rider
that can drive itself.
Human beings use brain waves
to communicate.
Also, technology for instant travel
as well as personal flight
were invented.
But those are things in cartoons.
You're lying again.
You're so annoying!
Always pranking other people.
Hey, Ye Zhen-zhen.
-Do you have Li Jin-qin's pager number?
-No.
I need to let him know that
Ya-juan's going back to work
so they can meet up in the office.
Figure it out yourself.
Fine. I'll ask Ya-juan then.
Hey!
Do you want to get her in trouble?
I'll give you his number when we get back.
It would've been great if it were
that boy band that came back from 2016.
You mean your future husband?
In 2016,
he's already an actor, not a singer.
They call him the fourth prince.
Fourth prince?
What a strange name.
You don't believe me?
Well, then tell me,
what's his boy band like in 2016?
We are back.
What happened?
You two, have a seat.
I have some questions for both of you.
Are you two
dating now?
-No.
-No.
No?
Ye Guo-an said
that you stayed
in Chen Che's room last night
for a very long time! Is that true?
Ye Guo-an.
I'm just telling them what I saw.
I didn't know you have the guts
to do this, Ye Zhen-zhen.
I'm so impressed.
What were you doing in the room?
-Teaching English.
-Discussing stocks.
-And stock market.
-And English.
You didn't do anything
out of the line, did you?
I admit
that Ye Zhen-zhen and I
seem to have
something going on.
More than just something.
But you're all mistaken.
She and I
are not in a relationship.
Chen Che.
You've stayed here for quite a while.
We know you're a good guy.
Mr. Ye and I are not that conservative.
We'd love to see
you and Ye Zhen-zhen dating.
So,
don't think too much.
But that doesn't mean
you can lie to us.
Still, you need to go about it
the right way.
Do it step by step.
Integrity is the most important thing
to me.
Ye Zhen-zhen just got out of college.
Date for a couple of years
before you get engaged.
You can marry one year after engagement.
By then,
Zhen-zhen will be about 26.
That's the time to have babies.
You won't have any if you get too old.
Mom.
Stop talking nonsense.
The point is
I need to warn you two
that dating before marriage
needs to be innocent and pure.
Especially you.
I'm warning you seriously.
If you let my daughter down,
I'll beat you up.
Dad, you're thinking too much.
Zhen-zhen. I've been
going through menopause lately,
and your dad's snoring has been so loud.
It's hard for me to sleep at night.
Would you mind
if I sleep with you starting tonight?
Mom.
Are you afraid
that Che will hit home run?
Ye Guo-an, I'm gonna get back at you.
Although 2308
was only listed last year
Hello?
Thank you, bye.
Is it okay now?
Sure, thank you.
But according to the trend,
I would suggest
that you better buy quickly.
Actually, Chen Che is an honest man.
He won't take advantage of the fact
that he came from the future.
You are the best, Lin Xiao-long.
You scared me, Lin Xiao-long.
I was gonna ask why you're in a daze
in the middle of the office?
It's nothing.
I was just thinking how attractive
a hard-working man is.
Is she talking about me?
Thank you.
Hello, I wanna order some food.
This is the statement from days ago.
I double checked it.
It should be correct.
Thank you.
This part is wrong.
Li Jin-qin is here.
Why are you here?
I
brought you lunch.
But I'll be busy for a while.
I'll take care of all that.
But during my absence,
my work piled up.
You still need to eat
no matter how busy you are.
You got me and Chen Che.
Just have a romantic lunch together.
Thank you so much.
Go on.
I'm so envious of Ya-juan.
She has a boyfriend who brings her lunch.
There's no need to be envious.
You should be worry if your boyfriend
would still have time to bring you lunch
after two or three years.
Why wouldn't you be happy
about something this romantic?
Men his age are all
busy working at this point.
Those who have time to bring lunch
are either quite old
or not working hard enough.
Ye Zhen-zhen.
Reality is cruel,
but it will make you grow up.
Hello, delivery
from Ding-shang Restaurant.
-I'm looking for
-Miss Hu Li-jing?
She's right here.
See?
A real man shows his love
through money.
No, it's for Mr. Lin Xiao-long.
-Lin Xiao-long?
-Lin Xiao-long?
Here.
Hello.
I'll get some water.
Keep the change.
Wait for me.
Lin Xiao-long is the real man.
You're really making a fortune
to be having this for lunch.
Can you share with us?
This is only for Ye Zhen-zhen.
Me?
You missed out when you were sick,
so I ordered their special this time.
Hold on.
Pan-fried prawns.
Roasted chicken!
And braised abalone!
Your sense of smell
rivals that of dogs'.
I booked the VIP room with boss.
-Let's eat together.
-Sure!
But I need to cover phone duties
for Ya-juan. I can't leave my desk.
-I can
-I
I can
I can pick up the phone.
You can go ahead.
Since Chen Che said that,
let's go ahead then.
I better stay and help.
You can go first, Xiao-long.
It won't be good once it gets cold.
-Let us help you.
-I'm having it with Ye Zhen-zhen.
Make way.
Wan-Ling. Wan-Ling.
Do you really have to go
to Xiao-juan's office?
She'll be embarrassed.
Why would she be?
I'm her mother. It's normal
to bring her some food.
Aside from that, I need to know
if she's seeing Li Jin-qin secretly.
Do you really have to push her that far?
She's going abroad soon.
Why don't we let time fix all these?
Okay?
Only pessimistic people
let time dictate their lives.
It's our job as parents
to protect our children.
Guide them on the right track.
If you don't want to be the bad guy
and be hated by your daughter,
then fine, I'll be the bad guy.
I didn't mean that.
I just don't want you
to fight over this matter.
I don't care if Ya-juan
will hate me or not.
As long as she lives a happy life
in the future,
it'll be worth it.
Wan-Ling. Wan-Ling.
Wan-Ling.
Remember that buffet that we used to go to
when we were in school?
They still remember you.
So they picked
the biggest pork chop for you.
Are you
Are you okay?
Sorry.
I embarrassed you that day.
My dad isn't a bad guy.
He just cares too much about me.
That's why he became impulsive.
That day,
when my mom and I were leaving
I saw him hit you.
Does it still hurt?
No.
I'm used to it.
I'm fine.
Does he often hit you?
He's doing it to set me straight.
Don't blame him for that.
He isn't well-educated.
He doesn't know how to educate me.
He only knows how to teach with a stick.
So, when I make a mistake,
he'll always hit me
without letting me explain.
So, that's why
you don't talk about your family.
That's only part of the reason.
I
don't have a mother.
When I was in elementary school,
my mom got sick.
We got into a lot of debt
because of her treatment.
In the end,
we still couldn't save her.
To pay the debt
and my tuition,
my dad had multiple jobs
at the same time.
Newspaper courier in the morning
and construction worker in the afternoon.
To earn extra money,
he'd often
work so hard that he'd get injured.
He was always so tired
that he'd fall asleep
as soon as he got home.
My dad's only wish
is to see me do well in school
and get a good job
so that I won't be like him.
That's why, no matter how mean he is
or how harshly he treats me
I'll never hate him.
Because I know
that everything he does
is for me.
We're so much alike.
My mom is just like your dad.
Do you have more secrets to tell me?
This is the mark
I got when I was little
for getting in trouble.
We were poor.
I had never tasted chocolate.
One day, I saw my neighbor
eating chocolates,
and I wanted to know
how it tastes so badly.
So, I stole one.
When my dad found out later,
he was so mad
that he slapped me in the face.
I staggered and tripped
on the electric kettle.
That's how I got this mark.
From that day on,
this mark became a reminder for me
to keep walking on the right path.
That's why you seldom expose this mark.
I don't want others to know
that I'm always pretending
to be strong and confident.
But now,
you know all about me.
I'm truly happy
that you told me these things.
I want to know all your secrets.
You will be my confidant
from now on.
Let's eat before the food gets cold.
Hello, this is Lin Xiao-long.
Hello?
Can you hear me?
Sorry, I'm having a bad reception.
Wait a second.
Hello? Can you hear me now?
Wan-Ling.
Wait a second.
Hello, miss. I'm Ya-juan's mom.
I'm looking for her.
Oh, Ya-juan
She went out
to meet a client!
Hello, Auntie and Uncle.
Zhen-zhen.
Why are you so nervous?
No, we're not.
Sure, no problem. Thank you.
Xiao-long.
Hello, Auntie and Uncle Chen.
Everyone's here
except for Ya-juan?
Mom? Dad? Why are you here?
We brought you lunch
and also to talk to the manager
about your resignation.
Where is the manager's office?
You have to resign sooner or later.
Do it now so you won't cause them trouble.
Lead the way.
Here.
Professor Chen.
Have a seat.
Today, when Wan-ling and I were there,
Ya-juan didn't go out alone, right?
I guessed it by looking at your faces.
But she really loves Jin-qin.
But you can't just change history.
Wait a second.
Will Ya-juan and Li Jin-qin
be together
in the end?
Why aren't you saying anything?
Don't think about
the butterfly effect now.
Just tell me.
I have
no idea
who my dad is.
You have no idea?
How is that possible?
Explain now.
Who will be with Ya-juan in 2016
besides you?
What kind of life does she have?
Actually
in 2016
Ya-juan doesn't have a good life.
Two people can be so close
despite being 27 years apart.
Hello? Zhen-zhen?
Why are you still home?
I
Sorry, Xiao-long.
I'm not going.
Why?
It's nothing.
Because
You sound weird.
Are you crying?
No, I'm not.
I just have a stuffy nose.
How come?
You were fine back there.
-Do you want me to take you to a doctor?
-No, I'm fine.
I just need some ginger soup
and get some sleep.
Well,
Xiao-long,
that Mr. Guo
If I tell Xiao-long
that Chen Che said
Guo Sheng-tai will be a wanted criminal,
he'll never buy that.
Hello? What did you say?
I can't hear you. Bad reception.
Nothing.
Just take care of yourself.
Don't forget your promise.
Don't get drunk
even if it's with your client.
Otherwise, I'll start ignoring you.
Bye.
What's wrong? Zhen-zhen isn't coming?
She seems to have
suddenly caught a cold.
I don't know how bad it is.
Mr. Guo,
should I prepare medicine for her
and some fruits?
Lin Xiao-long.
Why are you so naive?
These heartwarming gestures
may get you some points,
but they'll never win her heart.
What should I do then?
Money talks.
A man with money
is like a living magnet.
No matter how unpredictable women are,
he can always attract them.
That's okay.
There isn't a single woman
who can reject a rich man.
Come with me. Let me show you.
Let's go.
That's impossible.
I've never seen a ghost
in my entire life.
Now I've met a man
who's from the future?
Perhaps
my future husband
actually means
a guy from the future?
But if Chen Che
really came from the future,
then he would eventually go back.
How can he be my husband?
That's not going to happen.
Did you forget?
The future husband you saw in the mirror
when you were peeling the apple
was Chen Che.
Right.
Maybe he was just
making excuses to reject you.
This is not a movie like
Back To The Future.
How can someone
actually travel through time?
You're right.
But what about the proofs he showed me
and the cell phone that can take pictures.
How do you explain that?
Right, how about that?
You're so stupid.
Maybe he's like James Bond,
where he has the latest gadgets
developed secretly by foreign countries.
We're just not aware of it.
Fine.
What about those predictions?
How can he possibly predict those things
if he's not from the future?
I don't think he's a liar.
What do you think?
I don't know.
Why is this happening?
I'm going crazy.
This is unbelievable.
This is so annoying.
Are you sleeping, sister?
What?
I'm sorry. Can you please open the door?
What do you want?
That fountain pen
your teacher gave you,
can I borrow it?
No.
Please?
Our teacher says our essays
get extra points for good handwriting.
It's rare that your brother
is eager to learn.
How can you be so stingy?
I'm being stingy?
You used my autographed card
as a bookmark last time and bent it.
I didn't talk to you about that yet.
I'm stingy?
It was bent by mom's big butt.
Your card was bent,
but so was my sci-fi novel.
You should be studying,
not reading sci-fi novels.
Sci-fi novel?
Little brother.
What?
I'll lend you my fountain pen
if you answer my questions.
It's a negotiation then.
Go ahead. Make your proposal.
Do you think
people can travel through time?
Of course.
Do you know that in the Wisely Series
there are stories about time traveling?
Toy, for example,
talks about how Wisely
was taken to the future by robots
that dominate the future world
and treat humans as pets.
Also, Atomic Space
talks about a man living in 2064
traveling to 1964.
Wait a second.
What you're talking about are stories
from sci-fi novels. You believe that?
Let me tell you,
this world is filled with mystic forces
that human beings aren't aware of.
The oscillating universe,
or the power to reverse circumstance,
or even tunnels between spaces,
could all change the space and time.
That's enough. I don't understand
a single word you're saying.
Anyway,
do you think the movie
Back to the Future could be real?
Of course it could.
People in the ancient time didn't expect
that we'd have airplanes today.
So,
time traveling is not impossible.
My classmate also told me
that when he went to America,
he saw the trailer
of Back to the Future 2.
They're going to year 2015 this time.
The year 2015?
Yes.
If you can go back to the past,
then you can go to the future.
Smart.
Maybe I can travel to 2016?
2016?
I was talking about 2015.
It doesn't matter.
You should go up and study.
Good night.
What about the pen?
There won't be any obstacle between us
if I can travel to the future.
-Chen Che.
-Ye Zhen--
That's weird.
Why is Ye Zhen-zhen
in Che's room in this hour?
Are they secretly in a relationship?
If you can come to 1989,
then I can go to 2016 with you.
Guo-an says there are different ways
to travel through time.
How did you get here?
And how do you go back?
And when you're going back,
can you let me know?
Then I can tell my dad and mom
Hold on, Ye Zhen-zhen.
There's no way I'm bringing you
back to 2016 with me.
Why is that?
Didn't you use a time machine?
Time machine?
I'm here because I had an accident.
I don't even know how to go back.
You
still don't know how to go back?
That means
you may stay here forever?
I
Stop talking nonsense.
Go back to sleep.
I haven't finished talking.
I haven't asked you everything.
-Good night.
-Chen Che.
Listen, Ye Zhen-zhen.
I want you
to keep this as a secret for me.
Don't worry.
Your secret's safe with me. I won't
let you become a lab rat like E.T.
Good night.
Chen Che.
What do you do in 2016?
Also a salesman?
Sort of.
But in a much higher position.
Like a super salesman?
Not quite so.
Being a financial consultant
is much more complicated.
By the way, you can place orders
and read information
with cell phones in the future.
What?
Hey, Ye Zhen-zhen. Eyes on the road.
But Guo-an says that
in Ni Kuang's books
we'll be ruled by robots in the future,
and they'd treat us like toys.
If things continue
to go down this road,
those stories may come true.
If my dad's skills
are replaced by machines,
what a shame that would be.
Ye Zhen-zhen.
You promised me yesterday
to keep it a secret.
Can you not say those things in public?
Fine.
What can't be said in public?
Lin Xiao-long.
You look different today.
How do I look?
You look pretty cool.
How's your cold? Any better?
Much better.
Here.
-What's this?
-I prepared medicine and fruits for you.
And the porridge from Wang Ma
is a must-have.
Thank you, Xiao-long.
But I'm much better now.
Really? Let me check.
This bag looks heavy.
I'll take it.
Ye Zhen-zhen. It's time to work.
Let's go to work.
You're looking more like a super salesman,
Lin Xiao-long.
The suit costs
at least hundreds of dollars, right?
More than hundreds.
It cost me thousands.
Thousands?
Don't touch it.
However, it's reasonable
to spend money on suits
since I often have dinner
with big bosses nowadays.
Well said.
And do you know the most
important thing for this job?
What is that?
Connections.
That's right.
I'll introduce some to you.
Sure.
Brother Long.
Let me thank you in advance.
Can you teach us
how to become a super salesman?
What a bunch of pretentious people.
Didn't someone say that they'll
support Chen Che forever?
These wallflowers.
You'll eventually get used to
dealing with them, Xiao-long.
Everyone seems to be having fun.
Why don't we all participate
in dating shows
and find our significant others.
Yes.
It's work hours!
Work.
What's going on?
-Ye Zhen-zhen
-Yes, manager.
Chen Ya-juan hasn't come to work
for three days. Do you know why?
I called her house,
but her mom always picks up.
She said that Ya-juan
needs to take a few days off.
That is Tell her.
We have procedures
regarding taking days off.
I can't have her here
if she keeps doing this.
Boss.
I'll handle it.
I can cover for Ya-juan
before she comes back.
I don't need to worry then
with super salesman Chen's help.
Thank you.
Zhen-zhen.
Zhong-en told me
that Ya-juan is grounded.
She can't go out.
Jin-qin even goes to her house every day,
but her mom won't allow them
to see each other.
They're like real-life Romeo and Juliet.
In love but torn apart.
Let's go to Ya-juan's after work.
I think I may have a way
to bring Ya-juan back.
Then I'll
Wait a second.
Hello?
Yes, no problem.
I'll be there on time.
Okay. Bye.
It's Guo Sheng-tai right?
I'm warning you.
Don't stay in contact with him.
He's my client, not yours.
You better find a way to help Ya-juan.
Here, drink some tea.
Thank you, Auntie.
Auntie.
We're all worried about Ya-juan.
The manager said
Ya-juan can't keep
taking days off like this.
Then she'll resign.
We've discussed this.
Ya-juan did well in school.
She'll start to receive offers on February
or March, ahead of everyone.
I made prior investments
to cover her tuition.
It should be enough for studying abroad.
There's no need to sacrifice her time
for such a small salary.
You're very considerate of Ya-juan.
We respect that.
But I'm afraid that
quitting abruptly will hinder her plans
to study in America.
How so?
She'll be considered absent
if she doesn't follow proper procedure.
She'll be fired
if she's absent for too long.
If Ya-juan has a record of being fired,
then her school application
will be affected.
So, a better solution
is to let Ya-juan go to work,
and then she can officially resign.
She can resign after all her work
has been transitioned.
What do you think?
Well, go back to work then.
But remember,
submit your resignation letter
as soon as possible, understand?
I understand.
A tough woman like Ya-juan's mom
is persuaded by you with little effort.
You're really good at this.
But she still won't accept Jin-qin.
They'll still have a hard time together.
Secret lovers like them
can only count on our help.
You said
that you lived close to Ya-juan.
So, you know her in 2016?
Yes.
And
we live under the same roof.
Are you kidding me?
I won't be fooled that easily.
Were you lying when you said
you didn't have a girlfriend?
Of course. How can I not have one
with my qualities?
So, you do have a girlfriend?
Yes.
And
not only one.
So, you're a cheater!
We call it two-timing.
But it's not that I'm a player.
It's because in 2016,
monogamy has already ceased to exist.
Everyone can have multiple partners
at the same time.
What?
That's not all. Let me tell you this.
Every car on the street
is like K.I.T.T. in Knight Rider
that can drive itself.
Human beings use brain waves
to communicate.
Also, technology for instant travel
as well as personal flight
were invented.
But those are things in cartoons.
You're lying again.
You're so annoying!
Always pranking other people.
Hey, Ye Zhen-zhen.
-Do you have Li Jin-qin's pager number?
-No.
I need to let him know that
Ya-juan's going back to work
so they can meet up in the office.
Figure it out yourself.
Fine. I'll ask Ya-juan then.
Hey!
Do you want to get her in trouble?
I'll give you his number when we get back.
It would've been great if it were
that boy band that came back from 2016.
You mean your future husband?
In 2016,
he's already an actor, not a singer.
They call him the fourth prince.
Fourth prince?
What a strange name.
You don't believe me?
Well, then tell me,
what's his boy band like in 2016?
We are back.
What happened?
You two, have a seat.
I have some questions for both of you.
Are you two
dating now?
-No.
-No.
No?
Ye Guo-an said
that you stayed
in Chen Che's room last night
for a very long time! Is that true?
Ye Guo-an.
I'm just telling them what I saw.
I didn't know you have the guts
to do this, Ye Zhen-zhen.
I'm so impressed.
What were you doing in the room?
-Teaching English.
-Discussing stocks.
-And stock market.
-And English.
You didn't do anything
out of the line, did you?
I admit
that Ye Zhen-zhen and I
seem to have
something going on.
More than just something.
But you're all mistaken.
She and I
are not in a relationship.
Chen Che.
You've stayed here for quite a while.
We know you're a good guy.
Mr. Ye and I are not that conservative.
We'd love to see
you and Ye Zhen-zhen dating.
So,
don't think too much.
But that doesn't mean
you can lie to us.
Still, you need to go about it
the right way.
Do it step by step.
Integrity is the most important thing
to me.
Ye Zhen-zhen just got out of college.
Date for a couple of years
before you get engaged.
You can marry one year after engagement.
By then,
Zhen-zhen will be about 26.
That's the time to have babies.
You won't have any if you get too old.
Mom.
Stop talking nonsense.
The point is
I need to warn you two
that dating before marriage
needs to be innocent and pure.
Especially you.
I'm warning you seriously.
If you let my daughter down,
I'll beat you up.
Dad, you're thinking too much.
Zhen-zhen. I've been
going through menopause lately,
and your dad's snoring has been so loud.
It's hard for me to sleep at night.
Would you mind
if I sleep with you starting tonight?
Mom.
Are you afraid
that Che will hit home run?
Ye Guo-an, I'm gonna get back at you.
Although 2308
was only listed last year
Hello?
Thank you, bye.
Is it okay now?
Sure, thank you.
But according to the trend,
I would suggest
that you better buy quickly.
Actually, Chen Che is an honest man.
He won't take advantage of the fact
that he came from the future.
You are the best, Lin Xiao-long.
You scared me, Lin Xiao-long.
I was gonna ask why you're in a daze
in the middle of the office?
It's nothing.
I was just thinking how attractive
a hard-working man is.
Is she talking about me?
Thank you.
Hello, I wanna order some food.
This is the statement from days ago.
I double checked it.
It should be correct.
Thank you.
This part is wrong.
Li Jin-qin is here.
Why are you here?
I
brought you lunch.
But I'll be busy for a while.
I'll take care of all that.
But during my absence,
my work piled up.
You still need to eat
no matter how busy you are.
You got me and Chen Che.
Just have a romantic lunch together.
Thank you so much.
Go on.
I'm so envious of Ya-juan.
She has a boyfriend who brings her lunch.
There's no need to be envious.
You should be worry if your boyfriend
would still have time to bring you lunch
after two or three years.
Why wouldn't you be happy
about something this romantic?
Men his age are all
busy working at this point.
Those who have time to bring lunch
are either quite old
or not working hard enough.
Ye Zhen-zhen.
Reality is cruel,
but it will make you grow up.
Hello, delivery
from Ding-shang Restaurant.
-I'm looking for
-Miss Hu Li-jing?
She's right here.
See?
A real man shows his love
through money.
No, it's for Mr. Lin Xiao-long.
-Lin Xiao-long?
-Lin Xiao-long?
Here.
Hello.
I'll get some water.
Keep the change.
Wait for me.
Lin Xiao-long is the real man.
You're really making a fortune
to be having this for lunch.
Can you share with us?
This is only for Ye Zhen-zhen.
Me?
You missed out when you were sick,
so I ordered their special this time.
Hold on.
Pan-fried prawns.
Roasted chicken!
And braised abalone!
Your sense of smell
rivals that of dogs'.
I booked the VIP room with boss.
-Let's eat together.
-Sure!
But I need to cover phone duties
for Ya-juan. I can't leave my desk.
-I can
-I
I can
I can pick up the phone.
You can go ahead.
Since Chen Che said that,
let's go ahead then.
I better stay and help.
You can go first, Xiao-long.
It won't be good once it gets cold.
-Let us help you.
-I'm having it with Ye Zhen-zhen.
Make way.
Wan-Ling. Wan-Ling.
Do you really have to go
to Xiao-juan's office?
She'll be embarrassed.
Why would she be?
I'm her mother. It's normal
to bring her some food.
Aside from that, I need to know
if she's seeing Li Jin-qin secretly.
Do you really have to push her that far?
She's going abroad soon.
Why don't we let time fix all these?
Okay?
Only pessimistic people
let time dictate their lives.
It's our job as parents
to protect our children.
Guide them on the right track.
If you don't want to be the bad guy
and be hated by your daughter,
then fine, I'll be the bad guy.
I didn't mean that.
I just don't want you
to fight over this matter.
I don't care if Ya-juan
will hate me or not.
As long as she lives a happy life
in the future,
it'll be worth it.
Wan-Ling. Wan-Ling.
Wan-Ling.
Remember that buffet that we used to go to
when we were in school?
They still remember you.
So they picked
the biggest pork chop for you.
Are you
Are you okay?
Sorry.
I embarrassed you that day.
My dad isn't a bad guy.
He just cares too much about me.
That's why he became impulsive.
That day,
when my mom and I were leaving
I saw him hit you.
Does it still hurt?
No.
I'm used to it.
I'm fine.
Does he often hit you?
He's doing it to set me straight.
Don't blame him for that.
He isn't well-educated.
He doesn't know how to educate me.
He only knows how to teach with a stick.
So, when I make a mistake,
he'll always hit me
without letting me explain.
So, that's why
you don't talk about your family.
That's only part of the reason.
I
don't have a mother.
When I was in elementary school,
my mom got sick.
We got into a lot of debt
because of her treatment.
In the end,
we still couldn't save her.
To pay the debt
and my tuition,
my dad had multiple jobs
at the same time.
Newspaper courier in the morning
and construction worker in the afternoon.
To earn extra money,
he'd often
work so hard that he'd get injured.
He was always so tired
that he'd fall asleep
as soon as he got home.
My dad's only wish
is to see me do well in school
and get a good job
so that I won't be like him.
That's why, no matter how mean he is
or how harshly he treats me
I'll never hate him.
Because I know
that everything he does
is for me.
We're so much alike.
My mom is just like your dad.
Do you have more secrets to tell me?
This is the mark
I got when I was little
for getting in trouble.
We were poor.
I had never tasted chocolate.
One day, I saw my neighbor
eating chocolates,
and I wanted to know
how it tastes so badly.
So, I stole one.
When my dad found out later,
he was so mad
that he slapped me in the face.
I staggered and tripped
on the electric kettle.
That's how I got this mark.
From that day on,
this mark became a reminder for me
to keep walking on the right path.
That's why you seldom expose this mark.
I don't want others to know
that I'm always pretending
to be strong and confident.
But now,
you know all about me.
I'm truly happy
that you told me these things.
I want to know all your secrets.
You will be my confidant
from now on.
Let's eat before the food gets cold.
Hello, this is Lin Xiao-long.
Hello?
Can you hear me?
Sorry, I'm having a bad reception.
Wait a second.
Hello? Can you hear me now?
Wan-Ling.
Wait a second.
Hello, miss. I'm Ya-juan's mom.
I'm looking for her.
Oh, Ya-juan
She went out
to meet a client!
Hello, Auntie and Uncle.
Zhen-zhen.
Why are you so nervous?
No, we're not.
Sure, no problem. Thank you.
Xiao-long.
Hello, Auntie and Uncle Chen.
Everyone's here
except for Ya-juan?
Mom? Dad? Why are you here?
We brought you lunch
and also to talk to the manager
about your resignation.
Where is the manager's office?
You have to resign sooner or later.
Do it now so you won't cause them trouble.
Lead the way.
Here.
Professor Chen.
Have a seat.
Today, when Wan-ling and I were there,
Ya-juan didn't go out alone, right?
I guessed it by looking at your faces.
But she really loves Jin-qin.
But you can't just change history.
Wait a second.
Will Ya-juan and Li Jin-qin
be together
in the end?
Why aren't you saying anything?
Don't think about
the butterfly effect now.
Just tell me.
I have
no idea
who my dad is.
You have no idea?
How is that possible?
Explain now.
Who will be with Ya-juan in 2016
besides you?
What kind of life does she have?
Actually
in 2016
Ya-juan doesn't have a good life.
Two people can be so close
despite being 27 years apart.