Back to 1989 (2016) s01e20 Episode Script

1
Actually
Ya-juan isn't doing well
in 2016.
And even now
I still don't have a solid lead
on who my biological father is.
Have you thought about
the possibility that Li Jin-qin
might not be your father?
I'm saying there's a possibility
that Li Jin-qin isn't your father.
But if they do end up together
you might
cease to exist.
I know this Li Jin-qin exists.
Tell me who he is.
Or tell me who my dad is.
I refused to talk about this person!
If you're gonna continue to push me,
don't consider me your mother
and don't ever see me again.
You're right.
Jin-qin might not be my dad.
I have asthma,
and he doesn't.
But
I know very well
how unhappy my mom is.
Making sure Jin-qin exists
is very important to her.
All these years, she's been depressed
because you intervened.
If being with the one she loves
makes her happy,
then even if Jin-qin's not my dad,
and therefore I cease to be,
I can accept that.
You're not thinking straight at all.
Any little change right now
can cost you.
If I can bring back her smile
and help my mom find happiness,
then it's worth it.
Of course I don't want Ya-juan to become
as unhappy as she is in that photo.
But the future
should not be altered on a whim.
Listen.
Christmas is here.
Listen.
It's the sound of Christmas.
I want to go. I want to go. I want to go.
Grandpa.
Life is short.
It's merely a few decades.
As a child,
I was clueless.
Then I grew up,
and I started to understand
just how hard it is
to be happy and free.
I hope that you'd cherish
what's in front of you.
Take good care of yourself.
Spend time with your family.
Dad.
Are you studying?
Do you have time to chat?
Last time, you got into a fight
with your mom
over Jin-qin's father.
You said you're going to study
in the U.S.
to get away from your mother.
Did you mean that?
Your mom didn't send me.
I just want to understand
what you're really thinking.
If you tell me that it's your dream
to study in the U.S.,
then I'm more than happy
to send you there.
But what's more important to me
is how you really feel.
Dad.
Can I not go to the U.S.?
Just like me, Jin-qin wishes
to further his studies in the U.S.
But because of his circumstances,
he has to settle for
a local graduate program.
But he said,
for his postgraduate study,
he'll apply for scholarship
or government sponsorship.
If possible,
I'd like to wait till then
to go abroad with him.
So, it's pretty serious
between you and Li Jin-qin?
Well then
how
just how
serious are you?
We're
just a little more than friends.
My thinking is not all traditional.
It's perfectly understandable
for young people to make friends
and date before they get married.
But in dating,
you need to watch how far you go.
As a girl, especially,
you need to learn to protect yourself.
You understand what I mean?
Yes.
Dad.
Can you talk to mom about
not sending me to the U.S.?
Even just to buy me
one more year.
I'll try.
I can't say for sure
I can convince your mom.
Is it Li Jin-qin?
Yeah, but with Mom here,
I can't even return his calls.
Wan-Ling.
There are few things at my lab
that I need Ya-juan's help with.
We'll see you later.
Dinner's almost ready.
Go ahead. We'll eat when we come back.
Dad.
I'm sorry for making you lie for me.
You're my daughter.
You're all grown up.
I know that you know
right from wrong
and I respect your choices.
Thanks, Dad.
You better get going.
Hello, Uncle Chen.
Hello.
I'll wait for you in the lab.
We'll go home together
so your mom won't suspect anything.
We're on the same team.
Thanks, Dad.
Go. Time's precious.
We don't want to keep your mom waiting.
Thanks, Uncle Chen.
I'm following Chen Che's footsteps,
it seems.
Before I know it,
I'd be a different person.
If this keeps going,
it's really gonna get out of control.
I need to figure out a way
to send Chen Che back to 2016 soon.
So, your mom handed in
your resignation letter for you?
Sometimes I wish I had wings
so I can fly away from here
and leave everything behind.
What's holding you back?
If you want to fly, spread your wings.
You don't believe me?
Wait here.
-Where are you going, Li Jin-qin?
-Just wait!
Where are you going?
Chen Ya-juan!
Look up here!
-What are you doing up there?
-I'm folding paper airplanes.
Paper airplanes?
You said you wanted to fly away
and leave everything behind.
If you write your wishes
on a paper plane and let it fly,
they'll come true.
Chen Ya-juan,
make sure you catch them.
I wrote your name on them.
If someone else picks them up,
they'll know your secrets.
Don't. Don't!
Please stop!
Chen Ya-juan, last one!
Enough.
Who's Chen Juan?
Is she your crush?
Where's the Ya?
Stop looking for it.
Stop looking.
No, I can't.
-We can't miss any part of your name.
-It's really okay.
Where's the Ya?
Weird.
-Where did it go?
-Stop looking for it.
Stop looking.
If you like Chen Juan,
I can be Chen Juan, no big deal.
A name is just a name
as long as I get to be
in your heart forever.
Chen Ya-juan
is the only one I've ever loved.
Jin-qin.
I should go.
My dad's waiting for me.
We have to stop.
I really should get back
before my mom suspects anything.
I'm scared.
I'm really scared.
Every time
we part ways,
I'm afraid I'd never see you again.
I know there are forces against us
but you need to believe in me.
I do believe in you.
But can we fight the force of fate?
The force of fate might be strong,
but our love
can transcend fate.
I love you.
Zhong-en, have some tea.
Thank you, Auntie.
Ya-juan went to the lab with her dad.
They should be back soon.
Have a seat.
No worries. It's nothing urgent.
I just wanna let her know
my family is immigrating to the U.S.
Maybe we'll get to see each other there.
Your family is immigrating?
Yes.
My parents have relatives
in Southern California.
They hope we can go
and help out with their business.
We're moving next year.
What a coincidence.
The few schools Ya-juan applied to
are all on the West Coast.
Do you plan to further your studies
in the U.S.?
I've talked it through with my parents.
Once everything's settled,
I'll send out applications.
I like seeing ambition in a young person.
It Ya-juan happens to get into
a school in the same city,
please look out for her.
Of course.
We'll both be strangers
in a foreign land,
so of course we should
look out for each other.
If Ya-juan doesn't mind,
she can even stay with us
for a while.
Thank you so much in advance.
No problem at all.
I feel that you're the most grounded one
among your few college friends.
It's a shame
Ya-juan picked the wrong guy.
If I had another daughter,
I'd hope that she marries you.
Let me get you some snacks.
Why don't you stay for dinner tonight?
-Please don't bother.
-No, it's my pleasure.
-Don't get up.
-Thanks, Auntie.
December 8th, 1989.
Weather, sunny.
The Future Man that I like
told me a lot about the future.
You don't have to admit it. Night!
Actually, I'm a Virgo
What do you want?
If you didn't come from the future
would you still like me?
If there weren't
any problem between us
would you like me?
What are you doing, Ye Zhen-zhen?
I just want to tell you
whether it's 1989 or 2016,
the fact remains
that I, Ye Zhen-zhen,
like you, Chen Che.
Maybe I wasn't clear enough.
I'll have to leave eventually.
There can't be an "us."
What if
we find a way to travel through time?
Then I can go back with you.
And if we can't find a way,
that means you have to stay.
Why can't there an "us"?
Chen Che.
I'm falling for you.
Don't you see? I can't help
falling in love with you.
Even so, you can't go back
to 2016 with me.
We're not taking a trip abroad on a plane.
This would be a one-way trip.
What about your family?
I can see them in 2016.
But they have to live without you
for over 20 years.
How are they going to spend those decades?
We can't be that selfish.
Go to bed.
Night.
I'm sorry. I feel conflicted, too.
But I really don't know
what's going to happen.
My mom is probably about to be pregnant.
Can there be two of me
in the same time-space?
Jin-qin.
Chen Che.
Thank you for everything you've done
lately for Ya-juan and me.
Without you, I don't know
when we'd see each other again.
So, you wanted me to meet you right away
just so you can thank me?
Nothing escapes you.
Actually,
I have another favor to ask.
All right, since I already started.
Honestly, I don't know how long
Ya-juan and I can keep this going
in secret.
Besides
yesterday, we
You
We got even closer,
I felt.
We're the only ones for each other,
I believe.
Did they already
What's that look on your face?
Ya-juan's my girlfriend now.
Yes, we have a lot of problems
we have to face,
but I want to make
a commitment to her.
How can I help?
I want to give her a surprise
at Zhong-en's cafe.
-Can you ask her to meet you there?
-Of course.
You're a true friend.
I'm gonna go set up.
I'll leave Ya-juan in your hands.
I'll see you in a bit. Bye.
If Jin-qin is my father,
then what drove them apart?
Happy Birthday.
You remember it?
Open it.
It's Tiffany. It's a classic piece.
I know you've been looking for it
for a long time.
I've decided a long time ago
that I will no longer
accept jewelry from men.
Whatever I want
I'll buy with my own money.
Thank you.
Li-jing.
I already bought it.
I made a reservation, too,
at your favorite steak house.
Let me celebrate your birthday tonight.
Mr. Zhang wants to celebrate it, too.
Mr. Zhang?
Yeah, he reserved the entire restaurant
and invited a lot of friends.
I didn't know he put in
that much effort in you.
I hope it's just work
between you and Mr. Zhang.
What else? Are you hoping for it
to be beyond work?
Li--
What are you looking at?
Just office romance.
Nothing to envy.
Come on!
Mr. Lin got iced tea for everyone.
For everyone.
-A treat for us?
-I know.
Mr. Lin's stocks went up.
Just today,
he made $7,000.
He doesn't just trade for clients.
He manages his own investments well, too.
-Therefore, Mr. Lin.
-Thank you.
Please keep us in the loop
for any tips.
Of course. Not a problem.
You always treat.
My turn this time.
No, thanks.
Congratulations.
Your luck's been good lately.
But allow me to remind you.
Don't get too greedy.
You need to know when to stop.
What do you mean by that?
I think you know what I mean.
Before you actually sell the stocks,
you're only paper rich.
Better not go overboard.
My sales performance is on par with yours.
You don't get to tell me what to do.
Enough, Xiao-long.
Chen Che is just looking out for you.
I'm treating everyone
to share my victory.
He can't ruin it for me.
Never mind. I'll be the bigger person.
Where did Xiao-long suddenly
get all this money to invest?
I have no idea.
He was whining about
not having enough savings.
By the way,
are you ladies free tonight?
What's going on?
I wanted to invite the whole gang
to Zhong-en's cafe.
It's been a while
since we all got together.
Don't worry.
I'll handle your mom.
Zhong-en can vouch for you, too.
You should have no problem.
Well, thanks then.
O two O four
JACK DANIEL'S OLD NO 7 BRAND
-Ya-juan
-Zhong-en.
I thought that he invited the whole gang.
How come it's just me?
They should be here any minute.
Just hang on for a bit.
Leave me alone.
What are you doing?
Ya-juan, get up there.
What? What's up with you guys?
Just get up there.
No, what are you doing?
Come on. Get up there.
Just go.
Okay, Li Jin-qin.
Stop playing around.
You're embarrassing me.
-Xiao-long?
-Hi.
Chen Ya-juan,
no matter how nice I'm to you,
you only have Li Jin-qin in your eyes.
Chen Ya-juan,
I have something to tell you.
Looks like I'm done here.
I don't know what's gonna happen
in the future.
But I know what's happening inside.
That's why today
I've invited those closest to me
as witnesses.
Ya-juan
I know how hard you try
to be with me.
Let me work hard
for the rest of my life
to make you happy.
Chen Ya-juan
will you marry me?
Ya-juan.
Mom.
So, it's true.
You betrayed my trust for him.
Mom.
Zhong-en, I
I'm sorry.
Auntie.
I know you love Ya-juan,
but if this one slap
is going to drive you and Ya-juan
further apart
I'd take it for her.
Zhong-en.
If you two
were half as mature as Zhong-en
I won't be this upset.
Chen Ya-juan.
Don't say I didn't give you a choice.
Are you going home with me
or are you going to stay here?
You don't want to be my daughter anymore?
Mom.
We're serious about each other.
Can we please have your blessing?
My future happiness
is my own responsibility.
You think I can just sit back
and watch you suffer?
You've made your choice.
There's nothing more for me to say.
Mom.
Mom.
Mom.
Auntie must be really sad.
Let me take Ya-juan home
and explain everything to Auntie.
I caused all this.
Let me take her home.
You taking her home
will only make things worse.
Let me do it.
I'm Ya-juan's boyfriend.
No matter what happens,
we'll solve it together.
No matter how great the obstacle,
I'm staying by her side.
You think you're solving the problem?
All you really do is push
Auntie's buttons, you know that?
You say you're her boyfriend, but did you
try putting yourself in her shoes?
Do you know
how much pressure she's under?
I did all this
for Ya-juan, didn't I?!
If you really care about her,
let go, you understand?!
-Wang Zhong-en!
-What?!
Stop fighting!
Zhen-zhen and I
will take Ya-juan home.
We'll take her home.
Zhen-zhen.
I'm sorry for putting this on you.
No worries.
See you later.
Don't worry.
No matter how mad she is,
you're still her daughter.
But I'm afraid my mom
would make us break up.
I don't wanna break up, but I don't
wanna let my mom down either.
What if
What if my mom never forgives me?
I owe you.
We shouldn't have opposed Jin-qin.
Your mom regrets not forgiving you.
She really does.
No.
She'll forgive you.
Remember?
Once, you tried to comfort me,
and you told me
my mom must have her reasons
for never smiling at me.
I'm sure
your mom has her reasons
for wanting to send you abroad.
Why not try to persuade her?
If you open your heart
and talk to her,
I'm sure that she'll understand.
You already know that her mom
is very stubborn.
How do you talk to her?
It's not like you haven't talked to her.
If we don't succeed the first time,
we do it again.
If we don't succeed the second time,
we do it yet again.
It's your life.
It's your future.
Fight for it.
When you do something
she won't like,
you just hide it from her.
But keeping the truth to yourself
won't make your relationship better.
You need to think it through
before you can solve anything.
We need to be like an open book
to those closest to us.
You can do this.
Zhen-zhen.
Thank you.
Thank you, Chen Che.
Mom.
Don't call me mom.
I don't have a daughter like you.
Mom.
I listened to everything you said
ever since I was a little girl
because I know how much
you've sacrificed for this family.
Every time Dad goes into his lab,
he'd lose track of the time.
It's mostly you and me at home.
Whenever I get sick,
you stay up all night taking care of me.
You're there for me
when I fall
when I'm sad.
Two people can be so close
despite being 27 years apart.