Back to 1989 (2016) s01e31 Episode Script

1
I feel so guilty.
I don't wanna burden you.
I shouldn't.
The unborn child
is not your responsibility.
There is no burden in love.
What matters is we can face it together.
I love you. I choose to face it with you.
What about your dreams,
your future?
You've been hustling all over town
for me.
You're falling behind
on your dissertation.
I can't bring myself to be that selfish.
You two are more important.
-But it's not your child.
-Your child is my child.
I made a promise to your mom.
It means I can't have
another child.
I'm going to take care
of you and the baby.
If you never met me,
you wouldn't have this sacrifice to make.
You know something?
Every time I watch your dad
doting on the unborn child
as his own grandson
Mr. Li, apologies.
-We've caused you trouble.
-Don't say that.
It's Jin-qin's decision.
There's no one to blame. And
no one hopes to have something like this
happen to their daughter.
But Jin-qin is my only son.
I can't have the Li family line
discontinued.
-Please understand.
-Dad
Please don't talk. Did you discuss this
with me before you made a decision?
Maybe you feel you're a grown-up now,
so you don't care.
Dad, I'm not a good son.
But I know if I told you
that the child is not mine,
you won't say yes.
Ya-juan.
It's my fault.
I shouldn't have dragged him into this.
I want to do this.
Dad, you're the one who told me
to be brave when I face challenges.
Now Ya-juan and I
have a bit of a challenge.
-I'm not willing to give it up.
-Please say no more.
-Let's break up.
-I don't want to break up!
It's all my fault.
I shouldn't have accepted you
after that.
We decided to be together.
Breaking up is not an option
simply because something bad
happened to one of us.
Dad, you held on, too,
when Mom got sick.
You were with her till the end,
weren't you?
Get up, you two.
Get up.
You think I want to be the bad guy?
I feel bad about
what happened to Ya-juan,
but you need to think about me.
I raised you hoping you'd be a success,
get married, and give me a grandchild.
Am I wrong?
I dreamt of the day I'd hold my grandson
and dote on him.
This is my most humble plea as a father.
Ya-juan
Mr. Chen, Mrs. Chen
I'm sorry.
I'm not big enough a person.
I hope you'd understand
my position as a father.
Don't say that, Mr. Li.
Mr. Li, we understood everything you said.
Unfortunately,
Ya-juan doesn't have the fortune.
Ya-juan, gather your things.
Let's go home.
You're carrying a child. Let me help you.
-It's okay. I can do it.
-Please, let me.
I can borrow a car later
to take the baby stuff to you.
Thank you.
Here.
We really can't try to make this work?
I really want you and the baby
to be happy.
You're going to trade
my happiness for yours?
How are you going to live
when you have a child to care for?
If I can't take care of my basic needs,
if I only want to lean on you,
what kind of an example
would I be to my child?
It is because I haven't done enough?
No, not at all.
You've done too much.
You've given more than I can take.
This is not an act of impulse.
I now understand how a woman's priority
shifts when she is about to have a child.
The child becomes everything.
Let me.
This is the only thing
I can do for you now.
Mr. Li, our apologies.
-Sorry for all the trouble we've caused.
-No, I'm sorry that I can't say yes.
Jin-qin, thank you
for taking care of Ya-juan all this time.
Let's go home.
Jin-qin, you must have happiness.
This is all for the best.
Let's go.
Ya-juan broke up with Jin-qin.
Have you heard?
How come? Everything was going well.
Ya-juan can't get over the guilt.
She feels like a burden to Jin-qin.
She'd rather
she'd rather be on her own.
Please ask Li Jin-qin to come in.
He will take on the responsibility.
He will.
No
Ya-juan didn't want him.
She's alone.
So, Mom and Jin-qin still parted ways.
In 2016, you once said
Jin-qin will take the responsibility.
But then you said
Ya-juan wanted to be alone.
It seems
that no matter what we do or don't do,
history remains history.
It won't be changed.
Ya-juan
still ended up raising you alone.
So
despite all my efforts,
Ya-juan's future is just as bleak
and lonely.
If that's the case,
what's the point of going back to 1989?
No one can guess
how the plot of life turns.
No.
This is not fair to Ya-juan.
She tries so hard.
Chen Che,
fate is determined by personality.
If Ya-juan can't change her personality,
her fate can't change.
She puts everyone else first.
She always forgets about herself.
What are you going to do next?
Stay home and wait for the birth?
I'm gonna get much bigger.
The neighbors will talk, I'm sure.
-My mom can't handle the embarrassment.
-You can stay at my place.
I don't wanna drag you into this.
You're not.
Well then,
I'll come up with something else.
That's right.
Lin Xiao-long.
Stop staring.
Be warned. No questions asked.
And don't go around talking about it.
-But pregnancy is a--
-Lower your voice.
Pregnancy is a big deal.
And why did you break up with Jin-qin
when you're already pregnant?
-It doesn't make any sense.
-I said no questions.
-But she--
-As a friend, give unconditional support.
Tell me. Are you a friend?
-Of course I am. But she's pregnant.
-No more buts.
I was planning on giving birth alone.
But too many familiar faces in Taipei.
If I stay in the city,
I'll cause my parents more problems.
You can stay at my place.
I'd be happy to have you, but--
Nothing.
I'm quitting my job and going back
to Nantou. Come with me?
You're quitting?
Yep.
Mr. Guo was arrested for insider trading.
I know now he was using me,
but my clients trusted me.
So they got stocks I recommended.
It turns out
I can't tell right from wrong.
I can't stay in this business.
What are you going to do
when you go back to Nantou?
My parents are getting old.
They need help at home.
And thanks to you and Chen Che
for making me sell all my stocks.
Before I leave Taipei
I need to properly thank him
and properly apologize.
Exactly.
The best way to pay us back is make sure
Ya-juan and her baby have a place to stay.
No problem at all.
I'm the kid's reliable Uncle Xiao-long.
Okay.
What else is troubling you?
Ya-juan and Jin-qin parted ways after all.
I know you are frustrated.
After all, we put in a lot of effort.
To help Ya-juan have a happy life.
How could it be this hard?
I trust that Ya-juan knows what she wants.
I hope you'd trust her, too.
You don't know if her future
has already changed because of you.
Ye Zhen-zhen
you know
sometimes you're quite useful.
Like when?
When even someone from the future like me
can't seem to figure something out.
If the market keeps falling,
would we have to do overtime every night?
Lunchtime. What should we eat?
-Who cares.
-Something cheap.
Everyone, today is my last day.
Let's all eat together?
Mr. Lin, I know you miss me already.
Take me with you.
He beat us to it.
Even you wanted to quit. Why?
The market is awful right now.
All these stocks took a dive.
Don't even think about your commissions.
Soon, we won't even charge
a transaction fee.
It's just a small setback, you whiners.
This is weird.
I didn't hear complaining
when money was good.
No, the market isn't good now.
But you never know when it'll turn around.
Chen Che, you always predict what's next.
Am I right?
Maybe. I'm not as optimistic.
Investment involves risks.
If you're not mentally prepared,
you're not meant to make money
in the stock market.
Like me, for example.
I lost my house,
but I still believe,
with my talents and skills,
I'd make that money back.
And remember, guys,
you've been under Jian's wing for years.
Think about him.
All the ups and downs
fall on him more than anyone else.
You'll just walk away?
Where's your loyalty?
You're right.
Li-jing.
I knew it.
Deep down inside, you've always cared.
Li-jing.
Don't worry about
the house you lost.
There's a home for you
-at my house.
-That's not necessary.
Get up where you fall.
I won't admit defeat like these losers.
I'm buying my own house.
If you don't want to move into my house
then please let me move inside your heart.
Will you?
I promise.
My love for you
is as bright as the forever sun.
My love is not volatile
like the market.
For the rest of our lives, we are a team.
My money is your money.
Let me take care of you.
You don't have to act so tough.
Even if the sky should fall,
I'd be there
to hold it up.
The next time you bring me a ring,
don't take it out at the office.
And don't waste money on flowers.
I prefer money.
Li-jing.
Did Li-jing just accept his proposal?
Well, it seems so.
Congratulations, boss.
Thank you!
I'll send out the invitations
once we set a date.
Still working here or not,
you must be there.
For convenience, we'll set a price for
the wedding gift, deducted from your pay.
Bad News Jian is way out of line.
Deducting our pay for his own wedding?
Definitely some bad news.
"The road of life may be winding,
but never forget
that happiness is the only way.
Lucky or unlucky, it's all in your mind.
Merry Christmas."
"Lucky or unlucky, it's all in your mind."
I will try to be happy.
Precious
Mom is going to be brave for you.
So you are leaving me and your dad behind?
Chen Che told me everything.
Auntie, you know how Ya-juan is.
She puts everyone else first.
She never thought much
about her own happiness.
Can you really let her sneak off
to some village and give birth alone?
My mom told me that she learned
about how to be a mom from her mom.
Ya-juan needs someone to teach her
how to be a mom, too.
Do you know how to be a good mother?
Who's going to teach you,
if I'm not with you?
I'm getting bigger each day.
People will start talking.
I don't want to put that
So what?
Yes, I want to be able to save face.
But if I'm going to lose you,
what's the point?
When I was young, I was just like you.
I loved sweet treats,
and I went to parties with friends.
But since I am your mother now
for anything I don't want you to do,
I can only set an example
by getting rid of my own bad habits.
You made me a mother.
You
made me a better person.
Ya-juan, you're going to be a mother soon.
You'll understand
that for your child,
you'd do anything.
You'd be willing to change.
If the neighbors want to talk,
then let them talk.
I can't let my daughter
go to some strange place
and have a kid
all by herself.
Mom
I'm sorry.
Maybe
I've never told you I love you.
But
I've never forgotten how to love you.
I love you, too. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
-Xiao-long.
-Zhen-zhen.
Chen Che,
are you here to send Ya-juan off?
I've never had the courage
to tell you this.
But now that I'm leaving,
I really want to say thank you.
And sorry.
It's okay. It's all in the past.
I was so obsessed with winning.
That's how
Guo Sheng-tai used me.
Looking back, I really was stupid.
-You just really liked Ye Zhen-zhen.
-Honestly
I always knew I was
no competition for you.
Nope, you weren't.
You're my buddy.
I never saw you as competition.
To good friends.
To good friends.
Ya-juan.
Hi, Auntie.
Hello.
I want to thank you for everything
but Ya-juan's decided
to stay home for the birth.
My mom said once I give birth,
she can help take care of the baby
so I can return to work and make money
and raise this kid.
I can't believe I'm a grandma already.
I'm actually looking forward to it.
That's wonderful.
Ya-juan, this kid is going to grow up
in a loving atmosphere.
When he grows up,
he will be the most wanted bachelor
by all the women in the world.
All right, then.
Since everything's settled with Ya-juan,
I'm going to Nantou by myself.
I hope to see all of you again.
Bye, Auntie.
Xiao-long,
you won't be close by anymore.
Take good care of yourself.
I wish you two a happy life.
Well, enough said.
I have to go catch the bus.
I don't want to be late.
Come visit me in Nantou.
I'll make you some local tea.
Look after yourself.
Take care.
Bye.
Bye, Xiao-long.
Our Golden Team
has lost another member.
This was your classroom?
It hasn't changed much in 20 years.
Where was your seat?
Here.
I feel like I'm in class with you.
I knew you were a good student.
I used to sit far,
as far from the teacher as possible.
It had nothing to do
with being a good student.
I thought you wanted to be close
to the board and pay closer attention.
There was this pretty girl.
She always sat there.
From this angle,
I look like I'm paying attention in class.
But actually,
I could stare at her the whole time.
Don't stare.
You can't take away
my right to pay attention.
Let me tell you something.
Just because I wasn't there
doesn't mean you do whatever.
I won't let anyone have a chance.
Get up.
-What?
-Get up.
Hey, it's public property.
I fell in love
with a girl from another world.
I fell in love
with a boy from another world.
Chen Che, Ye Zhen-zhen
She is the fox that I've tamed.
I am responsible for my fox.
But we're going to part ways soon.
And actually, I am the fox she tamed.
Being tamed is a wonderful thing.
I am happy.
I am lucky.
I come here by myself a lot.
This right here is my secret spot,
I guess.
So, from now on,
this is our secret spot?
I finally fully understand
his 2016.
But he's about to leave my 1989.
I hope
when we meet again,
I don't have to ever leave.
I don't want to ever leave him.
See you next time.
This is forever.
Chen Che.
Chen Che.
Fell asleep again.
I've been so tired lately
and easily sleepy.
Then
let's go home and go to bed.
A little longer.
In three days
you'll turn into a little baby,
and you won't know a thing.
You won't remember me.
You won't remember you loved me.
You won't remember Little Turtle.
And you won't remember
we were together.
Life is not fair.
I will remember.
When you are thinking of me
look at the stars.
I will always be looking at the same sky.
The same stars.
Ye Zhen-zhen bugs.
Where?
Don't move.
It's on your head.
It's a firefly.
A firefly?
Okay, I won't move.
Did you catch it?
It looks like a tiny lamp,
like a shooting star on earth.
When I look at them,
I feel my wishes are close to coming true.
The fireflies are about to fly away.
Make a wish.
You don't have to say anything.
I know what you are wishing for.
I have the same wish.
I'm hoping that this moment
will last forever.
Please let this moment be forever.
Look at this one. It's so cute.
Not the yellow one.
It's weird for a boy to wear yellow.
He'll like this.
And keep the shower floaties free.
These weird-looking floaties
are going to make him cry.
Really?
That one looks cute.
Mom.
I meant mom-to-be.
This one is nice.
Look, it makes music when you press it.
Nice. This might help him sleep.
Oh, and when he's older,
get him a soccer ball.
He'll like it.
You a fortune teller?
You seem to know these details.
I'm a boy, and I understand boys.
How about you let me pay for these?
My gifts to your son.
Is that okay?
Let's go check out.
I left my purse over there.
Hold this for me.
She's always forgetting something.
I worry about her.
You love her. That's why you worry.
Ya-juan.
I'm going somewhere far next week.
I might be gone for a long time.
How come all of a sudden?
Are you going back to the US?
Take good care
of yourself.
And look after Zhen-zhen for me.
Does Zhen-zhen know?
She's very brave.
But even a brave person
has her fragile side.
When she's going through a rough time,
please be there for her for me.
Best friends,
we're always there for each other.
Don't stay away too long.
We are good friends. Very good friends.
But I can't replace you.
Separated by a distance of 27 years,
yet two individuals can be so close.