Women in Taipei (2022–…): Season 1, Episode 3 - Fast-Food Relationship in Ximending - full transcript
(THEME MUSIC PLAYING)
WOMEN IN TAIPEI
(THEME MUSIC CONCLUDES)
-(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
-(CARS HONKING)
How does it look?
-Yeah, looks pretty good.
-I'll take a look.
-How much is this?
-SHOPKEEPER: Three hundred dollars.
-Okay.
-We'll take it.
-Thank you.
-You're welcome.
What makes me no longer fear to lose?
In a sea of faces
Wait a moment.
-I don't want to be invisible
-Hey, what's wrong with you?
-Hey!
-(CONTINUES SINGING)
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
If time decided to take you away
How do I come to terms
With not relying on you
What brings me to meet a person like you?
What stops me from questioning myself?
What makes me no longer fear to lose?
In a sea of faces
I don't want to be invisible
LIN I-SHAN: I was lost in youthful flings,
and spent all my time in love affairs.
-How did my singing sound?
-Pretty good.
LIN I-SHAN: This is my youth in Taipei.
Here comes my song!
Cheers! Cheers, Li Cheng-En!
Cheers! Cheers! Cheers!
(CROWD CHEERS)
-You weren't listening to me sing.
-I was.
No, you weren't.
EPISODE 3
SHRUGGING OFF ADOLESCENCE
THROUGH LOVE AFFAIRS
ENJOYING FAST-FOOD RELATIONSHIPS
IN XIMENDING
I-Shan. It's been a year
since you joined our company.
-A year and a month.
-How time flies. Here, take a seat.
Take a look at this. Did you make this?
Yeah, I made it.
You've been doing design work as well?
I thought it would look good this way.
But if it's during business hours,
you should be focusing on
helping and replying to customers.
-Get your priorities straight.
-I didn't do this during business hours.
Or maybe you'd like to work
in the branding division?
-CHOU I-CHUN: Thank you.
-I'll let you guys talk.
Thank you. You're Lin I-Shan?
-Yes.
-Hi, I'm Chou I-Chun.
-Do you use our products regularly?
-Of course, I do.
What are your thoughts
on our social media management?
(CHUCKLES NERVOUSLY)
I think there's a bit too much wording.
Perhaps more graphics and photos
would help.
I'd also like to see some
product recommendation videos.
I did some research.
Take this as an example.
You've really put a lot of work into it.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE YOU? WHERE ARE YOU?
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
FEMALE VOICE: (OVER PHONE)
Your call has been forwarded to...
DON'T JUST KEEP CALLING.
I JUST WANNA TELL YOU,
I'M IN LOVE WITH SOMEONE ELSE.
CARE TO EXPLAIN A BIT MORE?
Yu Han-Tsung, you piece of shit!
Shouldn't you tell me face to face
if you're breaking up with me?
It's me who's calling it off.
I'm the one leaving you.
(INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PLAYING)
HSU HUI-JU: Have you ever fallen for me
Even just one bit?
Even if it's just
A fleeting glimpse of ambiguity
Yes, I'm dedicating this song
to Lin I-Shan,
who was dumped by a jerk
over text message.
-Enough.
-My turn, my turn.
You're taking pleasure in my misfortunes.
-Hello! You're late, you must sing.
-SHEN HUA-CHING: Sorry.
-Here, your turn.
-What am I singing?
You'll sing with my bestie.
Li Cheng-En, you know what,
he's the best singer in Ximending.
Beat him.
Go on, sing your heart out.
Let's see how good you are.
Go on, after you.
All the suffering couldn't remove me from
Your smile, voice, eyes and breath
I can't forget
I'm still in love with you
You're still giving me the cold shoulder
I'm still in love with you
Even though you refuse to look at me
You're my secret
That I can't speak of
Despite how clear it is
It's all an accident
I can only feel sorrow and regret
I'm still in love with you
HSU HUI-JA: Gosh!
Li Cheng-En, you're really going all out.
What's wrong?
Still clinging onto the failed romance?
Come on, you're not Lin I-Shan.
I'm still in love with you
You're still giving me the cold shoulder
I'm still in love with you
I want to take your heart away
LI CHENG-EN: That's enough.
You're my miracle
-You're too loud!
-All right, stop singing.
Have a drink.
Watch out.
(ROCK MUSIC PLAYING)
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
-SHEN HUA-CHING: He shouldn't do that.
-LIN I-SHAN: He really is a piece of shit.
SHEN HUA-CHING: Yes, he's a piece of shit.
LIN I-SHAN: (SOBS) He texted me
instead of telling me face to face.
Don't you think it's terrible?
-SHEN HUA-CHING: He's got poor taste.
-LIN I-SHAN: Tell me...
Am I the cutest girl of them all?
Why did he choose her instead of me?
-Am I the cutest?
-It's all right.
(UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING)
I think you're pretty cute too.
(SMOOCHES)
(GROANS)
(ELEVATOR BELL DINGS)
RECEPTIONIST: I-Shan,
someone is asking for you.
Did you sleep well last night?
Yeah.
Here.
How did you know where my office was?
Hsu Hui-Ju told me yesterday.
Are those chocolates?
-FEMALE VOICE 1: How romantic.
-FEMALE VOICE 2: I want some too.
Flowers for you.
Thank you.
Hope you have a nice day at work.
Okay.
Check this.
Bye.
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
(PHONE DIALING)
Hsu Hui-Ju.
What's the name of the guy
at the karaoke yesterday?
HSU HUI-JU: (OVER PHONE)
Hua-Ching.
Why did you give him my office address?
HSU HUI-JU: (GASPS)
He actually went over to see you?
He got me a big bouquet of flowers.
HSU HUI-JU: Gosh! He's a man of action.
I think he'll fit you perfectly.
You idiot. You can tell
by him just giving me flowers?
TO THE CUTEST
FROM THE GUY WHO HAS THE BEST TASTE
(ROMANTIC MUSIC PLAYING)
LIN I-SHAN: Getting in and out of
different relationships so rapidly...
is a surprise even to myself.
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
This is the cutesy style.
This is the hipster style.
And then...
-Hey, you're looking at these?
-Yeah.
Which one do you prefer?
The cutesy style is a bit outdated.
We're promoting
goat milk as the exclusive formula.
The target audience
is high school and college students.
The price will be very affordable.
These two items don't quite match
what we've discussed.
Kai-Hsin, show her the prior proposals.
-You can discuss how to revise it.
-Sure.
High school to college students.
College students
have the lowest brand loyalty.
I-Shan, from your perspective,
what would you propose?
Ms. I-Chun, are you saying that
I can work on the proposal
for the new products?
Yes, you can work with Kai-Hsin.
Figure it out together.
No pressure though.
She means that if you fail to deliver,
she'll send you back to customer service.
No pressure though. (CHUCKLES)
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
ALLEN: Hi.
-Oh!
-Oh...
Sorry, I spooked you.
Nice makeup.
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
The company wants us to test it out.
Don't you need to?
Uh-huh?
Test this out.
I'm from the marketing division.
-I didn't think I had to...
-(LIN I-SHAN GASPS)
I'm Allen.
Allen.
Sorry, my hands are all wet.
I'm Lin I-Shan.
Zero, one, three...
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
Hi, nice to meet you.
Do we have any tea bags around here?
-It's in here.
-Here?
Okay, thanks.
(FOOTSTEPS RECEDING)
LIN I-SHAN: I think I'll have
chicken wings.
You should definitely try
the drumsticks here. Sir, two drumsticks.
SHOPKEEPER: Sure, two drumsticks.
No way you're eating chicken wings.
So that's your drumstick back there.
(LIVELY MUSIC PLAYING)
-What? So is yours...
-Sir, some duck intestines.
-Duck intestines.
-And some Q-Tofu.
Sure, Q-Tofu.
You've said it before.
Find a new relationship
to get over the old one.
Gosh, Lin I-Shan!
You're finally catching on.
-How long did you cry over Han-Tsung?
-A week.
(SCOFFS) That's too long.
-Sir, some tempura.
-Sure.
-It might affect your life.
-It would.
I don't think
I'm that into the guy back there.
When there are three or five options...
So, he's not the chicken wings,
he's the chicken ribs.
-Oh, my gosh!
-(CHUCKLES)
-And one chicken cutlet.
-SHOPKEEPER: Okay, one chicken cutlet.
I'm telling you, you're overthinking it.
You don't like him,
move on to the next guy.
Don't waste time on feeling bad, okay?
-The check please, how much is it?
-SHOPKEEPER: That'll be 300 dollars.
You've got a point.
A good guy is like
a fine piece of real estate.
If it's in a good location,
its value will increase.
And after you sell it,
you can afford a bigger one.
So buy it, live in it, but don't miss it.
-Thanks.
-That's a silly argument.
It's the truth.
-There you go.
-They look delicious.
What were you guys talking about?
Light blue.
This looks too much like broccoli.
-Sort of.
-I-Shan.
So, any ideas after your discussion?
Do you want to elaborate?
Ms. I-Chun, I don't think young people
will have much brand loyalty.
Cheap prices and discounts
are the main appeal for them.
The Internet is also
another factor to consider.
Kai-Hsin and I came up with
the idea of goat milky skin,
meaning it could be more delicate
than milky skin.
Plus, with influencer recommendations,
I'm sure it could boost
young people's interest.
-Which influencer do you have in mind?
-I have some rough ideas.
Okay, other than Kiki,
show me some more candidates.
We'll pick one to run it and see.
-Okay.
-Good job.
-No problem.
-Thank you, Ms. I-Chun.
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
You drink some, I drink some.
(CHUCKLES)
I need to use the bathroom.
We'll leave afterwards.
-What would you like?
-I want papaya milk.
-Papaya milk?
-Yes.
Then I'll "milk" it for you.
-(CHUCKLES) You're such a troll.
-Okay.
Find us a seat.
Sir, two cups of papaya milk.
SERVER: Okay, coming right up.
(QUIRKY MUSIC PLAYING)
(BREATHES HEAVILY)
Let's go.
George. Bye.
What was that for?
I don't know. Come on, have your drink.
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
ERIC: (OVER P.A.) It's 10:05 p.m.
This is Night Light Parlor.
The jazz piano you just heard...
I am Eric and I will be with you tonight.
How was your day?
You should've gotten off work by now.
(BOTH PANTING)
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
LIN I-SHAN: That's it.
I'm not as happy as I imagined,
but I'm not unhappy either.
It just doesn't feel right.
It's not how it should be.
(WATER SPLASHING)
-(CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS)
-PHOTOGRAPHER: That's right, great.
Great. Okay, let's try the other side.
What do you think about Kiki's crew
and their photo shooting?
CHOU I-CHUN: The lighting
could use some adjustments,
it's not soft enough.
-It's a bit hard.
-KAI-HSIN: I see.
CHOU I-CHUN: And the chromatic aberration.
KAI-HSIN: That could be adjusted.
-Is it too obvious?
-Yes.
(CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS)
Too much cropping on the hands.
The proportion is off as well.
We're here until 3:00 p.m.
Yes, I know. But can you cut it shorter?
How about 2:00 p.m.?
I want my crew to get ready
before the model arrives.
-We're in the middle of a shoot.
-I know, I can see that.
(CAMERA SHUTTER CONTINUES CLICKING)
What you're shooting
is completely below average.
-Can't you tell?
-That's why I'm making adjustments.
I can't help but feel
like you're wasting time.
Sir, watch your tone.
Let me remind you,
this season's program has been finalized.
Whether you want a model, celebrity,
or influencer for the new brand,
we came to a conclusion last time
that it'll be decided after the
sales numbers of this season are out.
If you're in such a hurry,
you should've convinced them
in the last discussion.
I'm in a hurry.
(CHOU I-CHUN SIGHS)
We need to do what's best
for elevating the brand value.
-The overseas are messing with us again.
-Overseas?
The new marketing director from overseas.
Let my crew help you out.
-Allen.
-Do you know him?
I met him once in the pantry.
The marketing division likes to mingle
with everything, even the spokesperson.
Mind your own business,
marketing division.
-CHOU I-CHUN: Are you here to pick on me?
-I am not.
I thought this new product was a project
of our division?
Don't talk to me about brand value.
That's our job, in the branding division.
I'm not looking to pick on you.
Let my crew help you out.
Let's say 2:30 p.m., okay? Come on.
Hi, Mr. Photographer.
Let me introduce you.
Come, Tuna.
I just spoke with I-Chun.
We'll collaborate and finish this today.
-What's going on?
-ALLEN: Tuna, you mentioned earlier...
Let Allen's team support us for now.
And their expenses
will be paid for by our division.
Young lady, please wait for a bit.
Good job.
Okay, here we go, that's great. 2:30 p.m.
I believe skincare products
shouldn't be luxury goods.
They should be affordable and accessible.
Build goat's milk skin.
Fill yourself with courage.
I think this face mask is easy to use
and is effective...
LIN I-SHAN: Kiki's ex-boyfriend
went to the press and talked rubbish,
saying they've been living together
for some time,
claiming she's not
the innocent girl on-screen...
FAMOUS YOUTUBER KIKI
ALREADY HAS A BOYFRIEND
...and that she's been
finding new boyfriends constantly.
I don't know if it's true or false.
Once the video is uploaded online,
it'll be a battle between the fans
and the netizens.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING)
We can't let them sway public opinion.
I think if Kiki is willing
to talk about it sincerely,
young people won't care about her past.
-Okay, have Kiki visit me in my office.
-Okay.
That's right.
That's me in the photo.
The guy in the photo
was my first boyfriend when I was 16.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING)
I don't regret dating him when I was 16,
but I do regret taking those photos
when I was 16.
It never occurred to me that those photos
would be published,
spread around,
and talked about by everyone else.
So, based on my own experience...
I'd like to tell
all the young people out there,
don't think of it as being
a secret between just the two of you.
Always remember to protect yourself.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING)
SHE'S SO BRAVE
PEOPLE, DON'T TAKE
INTIMATE PHOTOS RANDOMLY
I'M WITH KIKI, TO HELL WITH THAT JERK
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
KIKI: Everyone makes mistakes,
but not everyone has the courage
to face them.
(ENGINES REV)
-Your hair looks great already.
-(GASPS) No, it doesn't.
-I mean it.
-It's squashed by the helmet every time.
I don't think so. Let me see.
Fine, maybe I'll just drive my car
to pick you up.
Yeah, right.
I mean it.
Where are we going?
Anywhere.
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
LIN I-SHAN: I'm kind of hungry.
-How about some tempura?
-SHEN HUA-CHING: It's up to you.
-Or maybe some oyster omelet?
-Sure, fine by me.
-Braised pork on rice?
-Your call.
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
You're so annoying.
Don't you have any idea
what you want to eat?
I mean, they all sound good to me.
-I'm fine with them.
-Shen Hua-Ching.
You're so annoying. I decide what we eat.
I decide where we go on dates.
I even have to decide where we have sex.
I-Shan, why are you doing this? Come on.
HSU HUI-JU: What's wrong?
You look unhappy.
I don't think
I get along with Hua-Ching that well.
Not that well? You mean personality-wise
or size-wise?
-(CLICKS TONGUE) Geez, you're nuts!
-(CHUCKLES)
Well, I think he's cute and gentle.
He's generous to me
but we don't have much to talk about.
Young lady, if you want to have a chat,
come to me.
-Don't give him a hard time.
-I think we got together too soon.
Oh, my gosh!
You're the type who believes in soulmates.
No, not soulmates.
I mean there must be something else to do,
instead of just having sex.
Maybe he finds you pretty boring too.
Who knows?
Then I should be more passionate,
is that it?
Forget about it.
If you liked him so much,
you'd never leave your bed with him.
True.
So, I'm the issue.
You don't need to care
about who's the issue.
If you're not feeling it,
find the next guy.
Romantic relationships are so exhausting.
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
I-Shan.
I forgot to tell you.
I've accepted the intra-company transfer.
Where will you be going?
Amsterdam.
I probably won't be back for two years.
So, you're getting a promotion?
Congratulations.
(CHUCKLES SOFTLY) Thanks.
But what about you?
What about me?
(WATER SPLASHING)
(GULPS)
(SIGHS)
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
HUA-CHING, PERHAPS WE SHOULD BREAK UP.
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
(ENGINE REVS)
ALLEN: The above-mentioned
are some of the strategies we can use.
What should I do with this?
Your case can wait but mine's urgent.
I have to submit it before work is over.
CHOU I-CHUN: Excuse me. I know you think
our methods are too tacky, but...
I let the sales numbers speak
for themselves.
-I don't want to waste money.
-If we don't expand,
where will selling an item
at a time get us?
Do you know how much our competitors
spend on branding each year?
The influencer. She might
be the trending topic for now,
but she doesn't match
our brand positioning at all.
Hello? Product positioning is our job.
I know. Can you at least show
some vision for the future?
Okay. If you're okay, I'm okay.
It's just about spending more money.
Visions, yeah right.
You hired me from overseas.
It's you who told me...
This isn't...
Are you from I-Chun's team?
Yes.
My strategy has a clear logic to follow.
Is it that hard to understand?
Ms. I-Chun mentioned
the boss only cares about KPI's.
Huh?
What?
Ms. I-Chun mentioned
-the boss only cares about KPI's.
-You're that...
-I'm Lin I-Shan.
-(ALLEN CHUCKLES)
Yeah.
Both yours and Ms. I-Chun's ideas
are great.
You're just coming from different angles.
No, not just different angles.
We have different visions.
Soon you'll see.
(PHONE DINGS)
I'M LEAVING TOMORROW.
(DIAL TONE RINGING)
(PHONE RINGING)
-Hello? Ching.
-SHEN HUA-CHING: (OVER PHONE) Hello?
I texted you yesterday.
You're probably too busy to read it.
-I'm heading to the airport later.
-Sorry about that.
I'm still working overtime.
-So, I can't...
-That's okay.
Your work is more important.
It's easy to get in touch
with phones and the Internet anyway.
Yeah, take good care of yourself.
You too, remember to eat properly
when working overtime.
-Sure.
-The bus is here. I need to get going.
Take care.
Okay.
Bye.
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
(ROMANTIC MUSIC PLAYING)
LIN I-SHAN: If you ask me
what I have learned,
growing up means
parting ways on good terms.
We'll meet someone who's meant for us.
The last topic on the today's agenda
is the sales numbers.
No matter what the outcome is,
I'd like to thank all of you
on behalf of our company.
The sales results.
The influencer package sales are...
twenty percent higher
than the model package.
Yes!
(CHUCKLES)
Meeting adjourned. Good job, everyone.
-Thank you, sir.
-Thank you, sir.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
Make a reservation
-at the restaurant tonight.
-Let's go.
-The same old place?
-Yes, same old place.
Okay.
Hey, let's go.
Look, our sales numbers are higher
but our unit price is ten dollars cheaper
than the competitors,
which means we need to sell more products.
But the model package
is 20 dollars higher than the competitors.
KAI-HSIN: You can't set the price too high
for drugstore makeup.
The retailers
would make sure of that as well.
It's fine. The moment of crisis
is resolved anyway.
-Let's go out tonight.
-To have a drink?
Hurry up.
ALLEN: I forgot my cup.
LIN I-SHAN: If this conflict between
the two departments carries on,
I can’t say that we have won.
(HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING)
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
Come here quick, Lin I-Shan.
You can't find a good house
on the bulletin board.
-Here we go.
-Usually, real estate agents like us
would refer good clients
to good real estates.
Lisa, give me a call.
You've got my number on the card.
Hui-Ju, can you still make money
from selling houses?
Can you still make money
from selling houses?
-Oh, my gosh.
-(CHUCKLES)
A-Bao. Okay, let me enlighten you.
What do we do when a house
is not getting any offers?
-What would you do?
-Just raise the price higher.
(CHUCKLES) The housing market in Taipei
is not going to fall.
-Here. A toast to Taipei's housing market.
-(ALL CHEERS)
Never go down!
(HIP-HOP MUSIC CONTINUES)
Shouldn't you get over there soon?
Someone's trying to get your girl.
LI CHENG-EN: She's not my girlfriend.
-LIN I-SHAN: Her figure's good.
-It's fine.
You're too picky.
The guy over there keeps checking you out.
Come sit next to me.
No, I'm here with my friend.
I can't leave and sit with you.
Here he comes.
Hello, everyone.
This is Hsiao-Luo,
my high school classmate.
Hi there.
We're Hui-Ju's high school classmates.
-I'm Li Cheng-En.
-Hi.
-I'm Lin I-Shan.
-Hi.
What would you like? Whiskey?
He's not boyfriend material.
(HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING)
You just watch.
Here. Cheers.
-Have you been here before?
-No, it's my first time.
-First time? You seem quite reserved.
-The drinks are here.
-Drink with me?
-Sure.
Cheers.
You didn't finish it.
I'll switch to this. Shot. Culture.
-What’s with the shot?
-Bottoms up.
Bottoms up!
-(CHUCKLES)
-Lin I-Shan, I'll drink with you.
-You should stop drinking with her.
-Why not? You drink, Li Cheng-En.
-No problem.
-Cheers.
LI CHENG-EN: Go on, you drink first.
Get yourself a new girlfriend.
-I've known her for so long.
-I'll drink with you.
Ching-Ching, right? Listen to me.
-Next week it'll be Liang-Liang or An-An.
-HSIAO-LUO: Why's the drink this color?
-You'll do the same thing next week.
-No idea, probably a special drink.
It won't be you the next week.
Yeah, you tell everyone
you'll be together forever.
-(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
-(UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING)
(RETCHES, COUGHS)
LIN I-SHAN: I'm dazed,
not because I've had a lot to drink...
(GROANS)
...but because of the perplexity of life.
(DOOR OPENS)
Are you all right?
Why are you still here?
Let me get you home.
(GROANS)
I can get home by myself.
Look, I can walk in a straight line.
HSIAO-LUO: It's too dangerous.
I'll keep you company.
(YAWNS)
-(PHONE CHIMES)
-(GASPS)
-Who are you?
-(THUDS)
-What? It's pretty swollen?
-Yes.
(GROANS)
I'm sorry. Let me put some ice on it.
Be gentle.
-Will this do?
-Yes, yes.
Stop pushing. Stop pushing, Lin I-Shan.
-You've got serious issues, you know?
-I didn't know it was you.
-Who else did you think it could be?
-I mean, I was naked.
Right, you should really think it's...
Hey, how did you end up with Hsiao-Luo?
-Hsiao-Luo.
-You have no idea...
Forget it. Thank God I saw it
and took you with me.
Everything is fine now.
I thought he was
your boyfriend's classmate?
Being a classmate
doesn't guarantee he's got good character.
You told me to follow the feeling.
Did you even have that feeling this time?
You were so drunk
that you didn't even know who I was.
You probably don't even remember
what he looks like.
I don't remember at all.
(SIGHS) I do encourage you to go
and have a fling, but...
You'll know what
you're looking for afterwards.
But you need to protect yourself
and don't go too far. Got it?
Yeah, I've got it. I won't do it again.
Well, anyway, we both got strike one.
-What are you doing this afternoon?
-Nothing.
Then come keep me company.
Where?
FEMALE VOICE: As the doctor mentioned,
you're still within the seven-week period.
So, we can try using abortion medication.
-Okay.
-Please take a look at Clause six.
"The pregnancy or childbirth
"would have an impact on the subject's
life and mental health."
Okay, since you're single and an adult,
you don't need signatures
from a legal representative or a spouse.
-Okay.
-Okay, please fill out the form.
-I'll be back later.
-Okay, thank you.
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
Are you sure about this?
(SIGHS)
I've been thinking about it for a week.
Right now... (INHALES SHARPLY)
I'm not ready to be a mother.
If I give birth to this baby,
it won't be good for him or her.
LIN I-SHAN: I'm still trying to figure out
what I want.
It'll be fine. Just take some pills.
LIN I-SHAN: But at least now I know
what I do not want.
The globalization that Allen wants
will only bring us more competition.
His theory of differentiation
is just something he took from overseas.
(SCOFFS)
If people don't work together,
they'll drag each other down.
That's why I want you to work together
and help the company.
All right?
Before he tries to convince me,
I will still do it my way.
There are two kinds of people
in the workplace.
One picks their allies.
One picks their side.
What kind of person are you?
What do you mean?
It's okay if you don't get it.
I can show you the ropes from now on.
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
(THEME MUSIC PLAYING)
(THEME MUSIC CONCLUDES)
WOMEN IN TAIPEI
(THEME MUSIC CONCLUDES)
-(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
-(CARS HONKING)
How does it look?
-Yeah, looks pretty good.
-I'll take a look.
-How much is this?
-SHOPKEEPER: Three hundred dollars.
-Okay.
-We'll take it.
-Thank you.
-You're welcome.
What makes me no longer fear to lose?
In a sea of faces
Wait a moment.
-I don't want to be invisible
-Hey, what's wrong with you?
-Hey!
-(CONTINUES SINGING)
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
If time decided to take you away
How do I come to terms
With not relying on you
What brings me to meet a person like you?
What stops me from questioning myself?
What makes me no longer fear to lose?
In a sea of faces
I don't want to be invisible
LIN I-SHAN: I was lost in youthful flings,
and spent all my time in love affairs.
-How did my singing sound?
-Pretty good.
LIN I-SHAN: This is my youth in Taipei.
Here comes my song!
Cheers! Cheers, Li Cheng-En!
Cheers! Cheers! Cheers!
(CROWD CHEERS)
-You weren't listening to me sing.
-I was.
No, you weren't.
EPISODE 3
SHRUGGING OFF ADOLESCENCE
THROUGH LOVE AFFAIRS
ENJOYING FAST-FOOD RELATIONSHIPS
IN XIMENDING
I-Shan. It's been a year
since you joined our company.
-A year and a month.
-How time flies. Here, take a seat.
Take a look at this. Did you make this?
Yeah, I made it.
You've been doing design work as well?
I thought it would look good this way.
But if it's during business hours,
you should be focusing on
helping and replying to customers.
-Get your priorities straight.
-I didn't do this during business hours.
Or maybe you'd like to work
in the branding division?
-CHOU I-CHUN: Thank you.
-I'll let you guys talk.
Thank you. You're Lin I-Shan?
-Yes.
-Hi, I'm Chou I-Chun.
-Do you use our products regularly?
-Of course, I do.
What are your thoughts
on our social media management?
(CHUCKLES NERVOUSLY)
I think there's a bit too much wording.
Perhaps more graphics and photos
would help.
I'd also like to see some
product recommendation videos.
I did some research.
Take this as an example.
You've really put a lot of work into it.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE YOU? WHERE ARE YOU?
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
FEMALE VOICE: (OVER PHONE)
Your call has been forwarded to...
DON'T JUST KEEP CALLING.
I JUST WANNA TELL YOU,
I'M IN LOVE WITH SOMEONE ELSE.
CARE TO EXPLAIN A BIT MORE?
Yu Han-Tsung, you piece of shit!
Shouldn't you tell me face to face
if you're breaking up with me?
It's me who's calling it off.
I'm the one leaving you.
(INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PLAYING)
HSU HUI-JU: Have you ever fallen for me
Even just one bit?
Even if it's just
A fleeting glimpse of ambiguity
Yes, I'm dedicating this song
to Lin I-Shan,
who was dumped by a jerk
over text message.
-Enough.
-My turn, my turn.
You're taking pleasure in my misfortunes.
-Hello! You're late, you must sing.
-SHEN HUA-CHING: Sorry.
-Here, your turn.
-What am I singing?
You'll sing with my bestie.
Li Cheng-En, you know what,
he's the best singer in Ximending.
Beat him.
Go on, sing your heart out.
Let's see how good you are.
Go on, after you.
All the suffering couldn't remove me from
Your smile, voice, eyes and breath
I can't forget
I'm still in love with you
You're still giving me the cold shoulder
I'm still in love with you
Even though you refuse to look at me
You're my secret
That I can't speak of
Despite how clear it is
It's all an accident
I can only feel sorrow and regret
I'm still in love with you
HSU HUI-JA: Gosh!
Li Cheng-En, you're really going all out.
What's wrong?
Still clinging onto the failed romance?
Come on, you're not Lin I-Shan.
I'm still in love with you
You're still giving me the cold shoulder
I'm still in love with you
I want to take your heart away
LI CHENG-EN: That's enough.
You're my miracle
-You're too loud!
-All right, stop singing.
Have a drink.
Watch out.
(ROCK MUSIC PLAYING)
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
-SHEN HUA-CHING: He shouldn't do that.
-LIN I-SHAN: He really is a piece of shit.
SHEN HUA-CHING: Yes, he's a piece of shit.
LIN I-SHAN: (SOBS) He texted me
instead of telling me face to face.
Don't you think it's terrible?
-SHEN HUA-CHING: He's got poor taste.
-LIN I-SHAN: Tell me...
Am I the cutest girl of them all?
Why did he choose her instead of me?
-Am I the cutest?
-It's all right.
(UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING)
I think you're pretty cute too.
(SMOOCHES)
(GROANS)
(ELEVATOR BELL DINGS)
RECEPTIONIST: I-Shan,
someone is asking for you.
Did you sleep well last night?
Yeah.
Here.
How did you know where my office was?
Hsu Hui-Ju told me yesterday.
Are those chocolates?
-FEMALE VOICE 1: How romantic.
-FEMALE VOICE 2: I want some too.
Flowers for you.
Thank you.
Hope you have a nice day at work.
Okay.
Check this.
Bye.
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
(PHONE DIALING)
Hsu Hui-Ju.
What's the name of the guy
at the karaoke yesterday?
HSU HUI-JU: (OVER PHONE)
Hua-Ching.
Why did you give him my office address?
HSU HUI-JU: (GASPS)
He actually went over to see you?
He got me a big bouquet of flowers.
HSU HUI-JU: Gosh! He's a man of action.
I think he'll fit you perfectly.
You idiot. You can tell
by him just giving me flowers?
TO THE CUTEST
FROM THE GUY WHO HAS THE BEST TASTE
(ROMANTIC MUSIC PLAYING)
LIN I-SHAN: Getting in and out of
different relationships so rapidly...
is a surprise even to myself.
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
This is the cutesy style.
This is the hipster style.
And then...
-Hey, you're looking at these?
-Yeah.
Which one do you prefer?
The cutesy style is a bit outdated.
We're promoting
goat milk as the exclusive formula.
The target audience
is high school and college students.
The price will be very affordable.
These two items don't quite match
what we've discussed.
Kai-Hsin, show her the prior proposals.
-You can discuss how to revise it.
-Sure.
High school to college students.
College students
have the lowest brand loyalty.
I-Shan, from your perspective,
what would you propose?
Ms. I-Chun, are you saying that
I can work on the proposal
for the new products?
Yes, you can work with Kai-Hsin.
Figure it out together.
No pressure though.
She means that if you fail to deliver,
she'll send you back to customer service.
No pressure though. (CHUCKLES)
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
ALLEN: Hi.
-Oh!
-Oh...
Sorry, I spooked you.
Nice makeup.
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
The company wants us to test it out.
Don't you need to?
Uh-huh?
Test this out.
I'm from the marketing division.
-I didn't think I had to...
-(LIN I-SHAN GASPS)
I'm Allen.
Allen.
Sorry, my hands are all wet.
I'm Lin I-Shan.
Zero, one, three...
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
Hi, nice to meet you.
Do we have any tea bags around here?
-It's in here.
-Here?
Okay, thanks.
(FOOTSTEPS RECEDING)
LIN I-SHAN: I think I'll have
chicken wings.
You should definitely try
the drumsticks here. Sir, two drumsticks.
SHOPKEEPER: Sure, two drumsticks.
No way you're eating chicken wings.
So that's your drumstick back there.
(LIVELY MUSIC PLAYING)
-What? So is yours...
-Sir, some duck intestines.
-Duck intestines.
-And some Q-Tofu.
Sure, Q-Tofu.
You've said it before.
Find a new relationship
to get over the old one.
Gosh, Lin I-Shan!
You're finally catching on.
-How long did you cry over Han-Tsung?
-A week.
(SCOFFS) That's too long.
-Sir, some tempura.
-Sure.
-It might affect your life.
-It would.
I don't think
I'm that into the guy back there.
When there are three or five options...
So, he's not the chicken wings,
he's the chicken ribs.
-Oh, my gosh!
-(CHUCKLES)
-And one chicken cutlet.
-SHOPKEEPER: Okay, one chicken cutlet.
I'm telling you, you're overthinking it.
You don't like him,
move on to the next guy.
Don't waste time on feeling bad, okay?
-The check please, how much is it?
-SHOPKEEPER: That'll be 300 dollars.
You've got a point.
A good guy is like
a fine piece of real estate.
If it's in a good location,
its value will increase.
And after you sell it,
you can afford a bigger one.
So buy it, live in it, but don't miss it.
-Thanks.
-That's a silly argument.
It's the truth.
-There you go.
-They look delicious.
What were you guys talking about?
Light blue.
This looks too much like broccoli.
-Sort of.
-I-Shan.
So, any ideas after your discussion?
Do you want to elaborate?
Ms. I-Chun, I don't think young people
will have much brand loyalty.
Cheap prices and discounts
are the main appeal for them.
The Internet is also
another factor to consider.
Kai-Hsin and I came up with
the idea of goat milky skin,
meaning it could be more delicate
than milky skin.
Plus, with influencer recommendations,
I'm sure it could boost
young people's interest.
-Which influencer do you have in mind?
-I have some rough ideas.
Okay, other than Kiki,
show me some more candidates.
We'll pick one to run it and see.
-Okay.
-Good job.
-No problem.
-Thank you, Ms. I-Chun.
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
You drink some, I drink some.
(CHUCKLES)
I need to use the bathroom.
We'll leave afterwards.
-What would you like?
-I want papaya milk.
-Papaya milk?
-Yes.
Then I'll "milk" it for you.
-(CHUCKLES) You're such a troll.
-Okay.
Find us a seat.
Sir, two cups of papaya milk.
SERVER: Okay, coming right up.
(QUIRKY MUSIC PLAYING)
(BREATHES HEAVILY)
Let's go.
George. Bye.
What was that for?
I don't know. Come on, have your drink.
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
ERIC: (OVER P.A.) It's 10:05 p.m.
This is Night Light Parlor.
The jazz piano you just heard...
I am Eric and I will be with you tonight.
How was your day?
You should've gotten off work by now.
(BOTH PANTING)
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
LIN I-SHAN: That's it.
I'm not as happy as I imagined,
but I'm not unhappy either.
It just doesn't feel right.
It's not how it should be.
(WATER SPLASHING)
-(CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS)
-PHOTOGRAPHER: That's right, great.
Great. Okay, let's try the other side.
What do you think about Kiki's crew
and their photo shooting?
CHOU I-CHUN: The lighting
could use some adjustments,
it's not soft enough.
-It's a bit hard.
-KAI-HSIN: I see.
CHOU I-CHUN: And the chromatic aberration.
KAI-HSIN: That could be adjusted.
-Is it too obvious?
-Yes.
(CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS)
Too much cropping on the hands.
The proportion is off as well.
We're here until 3:00 p.m.
Yes, I know. But can you cut it shorter?
How about 2:00 p.m.?
I want my crew to get ready
before the model arrives.
-We're in the middle of a shoot.
-I know, I can see that.
(CAMERA SHUTTER CONTINUES CLICKING)
What you're shooting
is completely below average.
-Can't you tell?
-That's why I'm making adjustments.
I can't help but feel
like you're wasting time.
Sir, watch your tone.
Let me remind you,
this season's program has been finalized.
Whether you want a model, celebrity,
or influencer for the new brand,
we came to a conclusion last time
that it'll be decided after the
sales numbers of this season are out.
If you're in such a hurry,
you should've convinced them
in the last discussion.
I'm in a hurry.
(CHOU I-CHUN SIGHS)
We need to do what's best
for elevating the brand value.
-The overseas are messing with us again.
-Overseas?
The new marketing director from overseas.
Let my crew help you out.
-Allen.
-Do you know him?
I met him once in the pantry.
The marketing division likes to mingle
with everything, even the spokesperson.
Mind your own business,
marketing division.
-CHOU I-CHUN: Are you here to pick on me?
-I am not.
I thought this new product was a project
of our division?
Don't talk to me about brand value.
That's our job, in the branding division.
I'm not looking to pick on you.
Let my crew help you out.
Let's say 2:30 p.m., okay? Come on.
Hi, Mr. Photographer.
Let me introduce you.
Come, Tuna.
I just spoke with I-Chun.
We'll collaborate and finish this today.
-What's going on?
-ALLEN: Tuna, you mentioned earlier...
Let Allen's team support us for now.
And their expenses
will be paid for by our division.
Young lady, please wait for a bit.
Good job.
Okay, here we go, that's great. 2:30 p.m.
I believe skincare products
shouldn't be luxury goods.
They should be affordable and accessible.
Build goat's milk skin.
Fill yourself with courage.
I think this face mask is easy to use
and is effective...
LIN I-SHAN: Kiki's ex-boyfriend
went to the press and talked rubbish,
saying they've been living together
for some time,
claiming she's not
the innocent girl on-screen...
FAMOUS YOUTUBER KIKI
ALREADY HAS A BOYFRIEND
...and that she's been
finding new boyfriends constantly.
I don't know if it's true or false.
Once the video is uploaded online,
it'll be a battle between the fans
and the netizens.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING)
We can't let them sway public opinion.
I think if Kiki is willing
to talk about it sincerely,
young people won't care about her past.
-Okay, have Kiki visit me in my office.
-Okay.
That's right.
That's me in the photo.
The guy in the photo
was my first boyfriend when I was 16.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING)
I don't regret dating him when I was 16,
but I do regret taking those photos
when I was 16.
It never occurred to me that those photos
would be published,
spread around,
and talked about by everyone else.
So, based on my own experience...
I'd like to tell
all the young people out there,
don't think of it as being
a secret between just the two of you.
Always remember to protect yourself.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING)
SHE'S SO BRAVE
PEOPLE, DON'T TAKE
INTIMATE PHOTOS RANDOMLY
I'M WITH KIKI, TO HELL WITH THAT JERK
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
KIKI: Everyone makes mistakes,
but not everyone has the courage
to face them.
(ENGINES REV)
-Your hair looks great already.
-(GASPS) No, it doesn't.
-I mean it.
-It's squashed by the helmet every time.
I don't think so. Let me see.
Fine, maybe I'll just drive my car
to pick you up.
Yeah, right.
I mean it.
Where are we going?
Anywhere.
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
LIN I-SHAN: I'm kind of hungry.
-How about some tempura?
-SHEN HUA-CHING: It's up to you.
-Or maybe some oyster omelet?
-Sure, fine by me.
-Braised pork on rice?
-Your call.
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
You're so annoying.
Don't you have any idea
what you want to eat?
I mean, they all sound good to me.
-I'm fine with them.
-Shen Hua-Ching.
You're so annoying. I decide what we eat.
I decide where we go on dates.
I even have to decide where we have sex.
I-Shan, why are you doing this? Come on.
HSU HUI-JU: What's wrong?
You look unhappy.
I don't think
I get along with Hua-Ching that well.
Not that well? You mean personality-wise
or size-wise?
-(CLICKS TONGUE) Geez, you're nuts!
-(CHUCKLES)
Well, I think he's cute and gentle.
He's generous to me
but we don't have much to talk about.
Young lady, if you want to have a chat,
come to me.
-Don't give him a hard time.
-I think we got together too soon.
Oh, my gosh!
You're the type who believes in soulmates.
No, not soulmates.
I mean there must be something else to do,
instead of just having sex.
Maybe he finds you pretty boring too.
Who knows?
Then I should be more passionate,
is that it?
Forget about it.
If you liked him so much,
you'd never leave your bed with him.
True.
So, I'm the issue.
You don't need to care
about who's the issue.
If you're not feeling it,
find the next guy.
Romantic relationships are so exhausting.
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
I-Shan.
I forgot to tell you.
I've accepted the intra-company transfer.
Where will you be going?
Amsterdam.
I probably won't be back for two years.
So, you're getting a promotion?
Congratulations.
(CHUCKLES SOFTLY) Thanks.
But what about you?
What about me?
(WATER SPLASHING)
(GULPS)
(SIGHS)
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
HUA-CHING, PERHAPS WE SHOULD BREAK UP.
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
(ENGINE REVS)
ALLEN: The above-mentioned
are some of the strategies we can use.
What should I do with this?
Your case can wait but mine's urgent.
I have to submit it before work is over.
CHOU I-CHUN: Excuse me. I know you think
our methods are too tacky, but...
I let the sales numbers speak
for themselves.
-I don't want to waste money.
-If we don't expand,
where will selling an item
at a time get us?
Do you know how much our competitors
spend on branding each year?
The influencer. She might
be the trending topic for now,
but she doesn't match
our brand positioning at all.
Hello? Product positioning is our job.
I know. Can you at least show
some vision for the future?
Okay. If you're okay, I'm okay.
It's just about spending more money.
Visions, yeah right.
You hired me from overseas.
It's you who told me...
This isn't...
Are you from I-Chun's team?
Yes.
My strategy has a clear logic to follow.
Is it that hard to understand?
Ms. I-Chun mentioned
the boss only cares about KPI's.
Huh?
What?
Ms. I-Chun mentioned
-the boss only cares about KPI's.
-You're that...
-I'm Lin I-Shan.
-(ALLEN CHUCKLES)
Yeah.
Both yours and Ms. I-Chun's ideas
are great.
You're just coming from different angles.
No, not just different angles.
We have different visions.
Soon you'll see.
(PHONE DINGS)
I'M LEAVING TOMORROW.
(DIAL TONE RINGING)
(PHONE RINGING)
-Hello? Ching.
-SHEN HUA-CHING: (OVER PHONE) Hello?
I texted you yesterday.
You're probably too busy to read it.
-I'm heading to the airport later.
-Sorry about that.
I'm still working overtime.
-So, I can't...
-That's okay.
Your work is more important.
It's easy to get in touch
with phones and the Internet anyway.
Yeah, take good care of yourself.
You too, remember to eat properly
when working overtime.
-Sure.
-The bus is here. I need to get going.
Take care.
Okay.
Bye.
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
(ROMANTIC MUSIC PLAYING)
LIN I-SHAN: If you ask me
what I have learned,
growing up means
parting ways on good terms.
We'll meet someone who's meant for us.
The last topic on the today's agenda
is the sales numbers.
No matter what the outcome is,
I'd like to thank all of you
on behalf of our company.
The sales results.
The influencer package sales are...
twenty percent higher
than the model package.
Yes!
(CHUCKLES)
Meeting adjourned. Good job, everyone.
-Thank you, sir.
-Thank you, sir.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
Make a reservation
-at the restaurant tonight.
-Let's go.
-The same old place?
-Yes, same old place.
Okay.
Hey, let's go.
Look, our sales numbers are higher
but our unit price is ten dollars cheaper
than the competitors,
which means we need to sell more products.
But the model package
is 20 dollars higher than the competitors.
KAI-HSIN: You can't set the price too high
for drugstore makeup.
The retailers
would make sure of that as well.
It's fine. The moment of crisis
is resolved anyway.
-Let's go out tonight.
-To have a drink?
Hurry up.
ALLEN: I forgot my cup.
LIN I-SHAN: If this conflict between
the two departments carries on,
I can’t say that we have won.
(HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING)
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
Come here quick, Lin I-Shan.
You can't find a good house
on the bulletin board.
-Here we go.
-Usually, real estate agents like us
would refer good clients
to good real estates.
Lisa, give me a call.
You've got my number on the card.
Hui-Ju, can you still make money
from selling houses?
Can you still make money
from selling houses?
-Oh, my gosh.
-(CHUCKLES)
A-Bao. Okay, let me enlighten you.
What do we do when a house
is not getting any offers?
-What would you do?
-Just raise the price higher.
(CHUCKLES) The housing market in Taipei
is not going to fall.
-Here. A toast to Taipei's housing market.
-(ALL CHEERS)
Never go down!
(HIP-HOP MUSIC CONTINUES)
Shouldn't you get over there soon?
Someone's trying to get your girl.
LI CHENG-EN: She's not my girlfriend.
-LIN I-SHAN: Her figure's good.
-It's fine.
You're too picky.
The guy over there keeps checking you out.
Come sit next to me.
No, I'm here with my friend.
I can't leave and sit with you.
Here he comes.
Hello, everyone.
This is Hsiao-Luo,
my high school classmate.
Hi there.
We're Hui-Ju's high school classmates.
-I'm Li Cheng-En.
-Hi.
-I'm Lin I-Shan.
-Hi.
What would you like? Whiskey?
He's not boyfriend material.
(HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING)
You just watch.
Here. Cheers.
-Have you been here before?
-No, it's my first time.
-First time? You seem quite reserved.
-The drinks are here.
-Drink with me?
-Sure.
Cheers.
You didn't finish it.
I'll switch to this. Shot. Culture.
-What’s with the shot?
-Bottoms up.
Bottoms up!
-(CHUCKLES)
-Lin I-Shan, I'll drink with you.
-You should stop drinking with her.
-Why not? You drink, Li Cheng-En.
-No problem.
-Cheers.
LI CHENG-EN: Go on, you drink first.
Get yourself a new girlfriend.
-I've known her for so long.
-I'll drink with you.
Ching-Ching, right? Listen to me.
-Next week it'll be Liang-Liang or An-An.
-HSIAO-LUO: Why's the drink this color?
-You'll do the same thing next week.
-No idea, probably a special drink.
It won't be you the next week.
Yeah, you tell everyone
you'll be together forever.
-(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
-(UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING)
(RETCHES, COUGHS)
LIN I-SHAN: I'm dazed,
not because I've had a lot to drink...
(GROANS)
...but because of the perplexity of life.
(DOOR OPENS)
Are you all right?
Why are you still here?
Let me get you home.
(GROANS)
I can get home by myself.
Look, I can walk in a straight line.
HSIAO-LUO: It's too dangerous.
I'll keep you company.
(YAWNS)
-(PHONE CHIMES)
-(GASPS)
-Who are you?
-(THUDS)
-What? It's pretty swollen?
-Yes.
(GROANS)
I'm sorry. Let me put some ice on it.
Be gentle.
-Will this do?
-Yes, yes.
Stop pushing. Stop pushing, Lin I-Shan.
-You've got serious issues, you know?
-I didn't know it was you.
-Who else did you think it could be?
-I mean, I was naked.
Right, you should really think it's...
Hey, how did you end up with Hsiao-Luo?
-Hsiao-Luo.
-You have no idea...
Forget it. Thank God I saw it
and took you with me.
Everything is fine now.
I thought he was
your boyfriend's classmate?
Being a classmate
doesn't guarantee he's got good character.
You told me to follow the feeling.
Did you even have that feeling this time?
You were so drunk
that you didn't even know who I was.
You probably don't even remember
what he looks like.
I don't remember at all.
(SIGHS) I do encourage you to go
and have a fling, but...
You'll know what
you're looking for afterwards.
But you need to protect yourself
and don't go too far. Got it?
Yeah, I've got it. I won't do it again.
Well, anyway, we both got strike one.
-What are you doing this afternoon?
-Nothing.
Then come keep me company.
Where?
FEMALE VOICE: As the doctor mentioned,
you're still within the seven-week period.
So, we can try using abortion medication.
-Okay.
-Please take a look at Clause six.
"The pregnancy or childbirth
"would have an impact on the subject's
life and mental health."
Okay, since you're single and an adult,
you don't need signatures
from a legal representative or a spouse.
-Okay.
-Okay, please fill out the form.
-I'll be back later.
-Okay, thank you.
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
Are you sure about this?
(SIGHS)
I've been thinking about it for a week.
Right now... (INHALES SHARPLY)
I'm not ready to be a mother.
If I give birth to this baby,
it won't be good for him or her.
LIN I-SHAN: I'm still trying to figure out
what I want.
It'll be fine. Just take some pills.
LIN I-SHAN: But at least now I know
what I do not want.
The globalization that Allen wants
will only bring us more competition.
His theory of differentiation
is just something he took from overseas.
(SCOFFS)
If people don't work together,
they'll drag each other down.
That's why I want you to work together
and help the company.
All right?
Before he tries to convince me,
I will still do it my way.
There are two kinds of people
in the workplace.
One picks their allies.
One picks their side.
What kind of person are you?
What do you mean?
It's okay if you don't get it.
I can show you the ropes from now on.
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
(THEME MUSIC PLAYING)
(THEME MUSIC CONCLUDES)