Women in Taipei (2022–…): Season 1, Episode 4 - Episode #1.4 - full transcript
(THEME SONG PLAYING)
WOMEN IN TAIPEI
(THEME SONG CONCLUDING)
See you later.
You really don't want to go in together?
I don't want others to gossip.
Haven't you forgotten something?
(SMOOCHES)
I'll get fined for being late,
dear great director.
-(SMOOCHES)
-I-SHAN: All right!
-I'll make it up to you.
-Bye-bye.
(CAR ALARM BEEPING)
I-SHAN: By moving
to the East District,
I finally became
what I imagined I would be.
The dream of living in Taipei
has finally come true.
I need to work harder
to prove that I'm worthy of all this.
EPISODE 4
SEESAW OF POWER IN THE EAST DISTRICT
Eva has gone through the test procedure
for stability in the lab.
As for the airline tickets
for the aroma therapist from Australia,
Lisa is following up on that.
It's hard to get a business class seat.
LISA: What about economy class?
With activity expenses,
translator fees,
accommodation, and airfare,
we're severely over budget.
I-CHUN: Put the budget
under the new brand.
-The Crystal Diamond Luxury brand.
-Okay.
Everyone, we're aiming
for a department store brand, okay?
(CHUCKLES)
-A brand for department stores?
-Yeah. (SMACKS LIPS)
A new brand in department stores.
Leave your old baggage behind.
The project manager will be you, I-Shan.
-Okay? Okay, well, any problems?
-Ms. I-Chun.
Have you ever heard of the stress test?
Let's talk at lunch.
Okay, guys, take a break.
Nice.
-(SIGHS)
-Thank you. Thank you.
ALLEN: (SPEAKS IN ENGLISH) Yeah, well...
Um. I'm not sure.
You know, let me get back to you
on that, okay?
Yeah, maybe some time...
maybe sometime this weekend. How's that?
Yeah, no problem.
(SPEAKS IN MANDARIN)
Um. Why didn't you reply
to my message this morning?
I'm very busy.
If I can't get the airline tickets
for the aroma therapist, I'm screwed.
Mm-hmm.
(SIGHS)
Hello, Eric. Yeah, I'm fine.
Um. I need you to book
a round-trip ticket from Sydney.
Business class.
It's not for me,
it's for a client of my company.
I'll pass the phone to my colleague.
Hello?
(SIGHS) I'm Sandy.
On April 4th or 5th.
Sydney to Taipei, business class,
one passenger.
Okay, thank you. Hm.
(SIGHS)
(CHUCKLES)
(PHONE VIBRATES)
(I-SHAN SIGHS)
(PHONE BEEPS)
WE'RE SELLING THE PRODUCT ONLINE TODAY
KEEP AN EYE
ON THE TRANSACTIONS AT ALL TIMES.
(SIGHS)
(BIRDS CHIRPING)
(SIGHS)
(SIGHS)
Why are you up?
Did I wake you?
Hmm.
(SIGHS) The aroma therapist event
was a big hit.
Now, the products are selling online.
Ms. I-Chun is concerned
about the web traffics.
-I need to take a look at this.
-Hmm. (SIGHS)
Get some more sleep,
I'll look at it for you.
-(KEYBOARD CLACKING)
-No way.
-Hmm.
-If the server crashes...
-are you gonna scold IT on my behalf?
-Hmm.
(CHUCKLES}
-There's no rush.
-Hey, I'm looking at it.
(GRUNTS)
Look at me.
-I need to work.
-I'm a part of your work.
(SIGHS)
(INHALES)
-(KISSES)
-(I-SHAN BREATHES DEEPLY)
Fine.
(KISSES, MOANS)
(GRUNTS)
(BOTH GRUNT)
-(GRUNTS)
-(CHUCKLES)
I'll make you breakfast, come on.
(PHONE VIBRATES)
I NEED TO TELL YOU ONE MORE THING.
-I-CHAN: Manager Tsai.
-Come on in.
Ms. I-Chun...
-wanted me to check on the sales report.
-It's not ready yet.
What about the retailers' feedback?
The aroma therapist event
worked pretty well,
but they're still quite reserved
on the department store front.
They'll evaluate it again
once our quarterly forecast is out.
They don't have enough confidence
in our company?
-I'll go get the car.
-Wait, I'll join you.
Hurry up.
Sorry, we have some
scheduled visits to the retailers.
We'll hand you the report once we're back.
(WOMAN SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY OVER TV)
-(KISSES)
-(PHONE RINGING)
-Cheng-En.
-Uh-huh?
Hello?
Hello? Hey, you're so hard to reach.
Open up.
I-SHAN: Why? What do you want?
Well, I just got back from Tainan.
Your mom told me to bring you something.
You're bringing me things again?
I'm not home.
CHENG-EN: When will you be back?
I'll go grab some food
across the street. I'm starving.
I won't be back for some time.
Wait a minute.
Cheng-En's bringing me something.
-I'll give him your address?
-Sure.
I-SHAN: Here's the address.
Fine.
I'll run the errand.
What does he want?
He's bringing something for me
from Tainan.
(MUNCHES)
(MUNCHES)
Why did you go back to Tainan
all of a sudden?
To get you some pastries from our bakery.
They're your favorite.
I rarely eat them now,
they're a calorie bomb.
Hey, it's your favorite flavor.
I got you two boxes.
Fine, I'll take one.
You didn't bring your girlfriend?
You don't like driving
long distances alone.
We broke up.
The lover boy got dumped?
What about you?
-Why are you staying at your friend's?
-It's my boyfriend's place.
What boyfriend?
Is he treating you right?
Is he a good guy?
(SIGHS) It's none of your business
that I'm staying with my boyfriend.
You're so nosy.
Shit! Is that him?
-Handsome, right?
-Take it.
Li Cheng-En,
did you come here to fight with me?
Hey.
Care to introduce us?
I'm Allen, you must be Cheng-En.
(SIGHS) Hi, I was her best friend
growing up. I'm Li Cheng-En.
I'm her boyfriend, Liu Tung-Fu.
Okay then, time to go. Drive safe.
ALLEN: What's this?
I-SHAN: Where are you going
dressed up like this?
ALLEN: I just threw this on
to come downstairs.
EAST DISTRICT
I-SHAN: Mm.
It doesn't seem sweet enough.
LISA: This is as sweet as it gets.
-For real?
-LISA: You Tainan people.
Why do you think Allen
keeps on arguing with me like that?
Who gave him the power?
Who's supporting him?
At least we managed to reach
all our sales quotas.
Lady, you've been working here
long enough.
You should know that meeting quotas
is the bare minimum.
-That's the way the boss sees it.
-Hm.
Good performance means
exceeding the quota.
Ms. I-Chun and I have decided
to leave the company.
You're leaving the company?
Hmm.
-Relax, it'll be good for you.
-LISA: Mm.
Why would it be good for me?
Now, you get to develop
new products on your own.
It's a great opportunity.
Ms. I-Chun, what about your position?
I-CHUN: Dear, don't read too much into it.
When working together
in the same company,
there's not always
a black and white answer to everything.
Sometimes you just have to make
the call in the moment.
I still think Allen is quite capable.
I think you'll learn a lot from him.
-Ms. I-Chun, so you're saying...
-I'm saying, dig in.
-It's getting cold. (LAUGHS)
-(LISA LAUGHS)
It's ice, it's already cold.
Hurry, it's getting cold.
It's cold now, give it a blow.
Don't give me that look! (CHUCKLES)
ALLEN: Hey!
Welcome home.
(GASPS) What's the occasion?
Your favorite,
garlic butter pasta with oysters.
It's not your birthday
and it's not my birthday.
Lobster bisque.
(CHUCKLES)
-What's up with you?
-(OBJECTS CRACKLING)
What, do I need a reason to cook for you?
(METAL CLANGING)
(SMOOCHES)
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
Not just yet.
-(BLOWS)
-Hey.
-(LAUGHS)
-Take a seat.
I hope you'll always be as beautiful
and happy as you are right now.
Cheers.
Hmm.
I-SHAN: It's good.
(CUTLERY DINGS)
Did you know about Ms. I-Chun
leaving the company?
Are you worried about her?
She's good at her job,
she'll be fine working anywhere.
If she hadn't been so capable,
I'd have taken over your division by now.
-Just like how I won you over.
-(SIGHS)
Congratulations, you are going to be
the assistant manager of the division.
(SPEAKS IN ENGLISH) Cheers.
(SPEAKS IN MANDARIN)
They'll announce it tomorrow.
You'll be assistant manager of branding,
and I will run both the branding
and marketing divisions.
(CHUCKLES)
(SPEAKS IN ENGLISH) It's great.
(CLEARS THROAT, SMACKS LIPS)
Listen, since you are going to be promoted
to assistant manager,
you'll need clothes
that assert your dominance.
Dominance doesn't suit me.
Regardless, you'll need decent outfits.
Perhaps you can use
your director boyfriend's credit card.
I'll pay for it myself.
Who uses someone else's card?
I have the most interesting job now,
and I get to meet a lot of nice guys.
What kind of weird job is that?
Headhunting.
What is that?
Finding talent for corporations.
Now, my contact list is full
of elite talents from different fields.
-The best of the best.
-(I-SHAN SIGHS)
XU HUI RU: Lin I-Shan,
I've given you a piggyback too.
-Your name is also in my contact list.
-(LAUGHS)
I'm so honored.
I'm being serious.
Job hopping is the quickest way
to get a raise,
or God knows how long
it'll take to get a real raise.
I'm not like you.
I want to accomplish something.
I'm okay with the salary.
Wow, how different.
You have a director boyfriend now,
so money is no longer a problem?
(SCOFFS) How nice.
Why do I keep meeting
middle-aged bosses every time?
Try this on. Wear this
and go find a sugar daddy.
-(SPEAKS IN ENGLISH) Oh, my gosh!
-(I-SHAN LAUGHS)
(SPEAKS IN MANDARIN)
I don't want to be a mistress.
(CHUCKLES SOFTLY)
Size 30.
-How much per foot?
-I'll look it up later.
Get on it fast or we'll be late.
WOMAN 1: Shall we check
the existing ones too?
Yeah, all these as well.
Hi, Director.
ALLEN: Are you still working
on the sales promotion?
Mother's Day is a major event.
We'll offer a 30 percent discount
across all retailers.
Didn't we say no discounts on products
from the department store brand?
Offering a discount
is going to spoil our customers.
It will be a heavy blow to our brand.
If you accumulate sales on regular days
and then give discounts on holidays,
it just balances out.
It's a vicious cycle.
I understand, Director,
but we need to meet
the department stores' demands
for certain promotions.
Tell me, what's the promotion right now?
We're offering a free gift with purchases.
What's the difference
between free gifts and a discount?
-Of course, there's a difference.
-ALLEN: I-Shan,
the success of our brand
is based on customers
who are willing to spend more money
on the same product.
You know this.
-(CHUCKLES) Allen.
-ALLEN: Think twice, all right?
Much appreciated.
ALLEN: (SIGHS) I thought we'd agreed
to never bring work home?
I-SHAN: (SIGHS) I've come up
with a branding strategy.
As for the department store
promotion proposal,
I'll send it to you after I've revised it.
It's the weekend.
Just leave work for the office.
Can you please take a closer look
at our event proposal?
It's not just about having discounts.
Fine, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have been
so blatant about it, okay?
It's not about
whether you apologize or not.
You're my superior in the company.
Can you try to think
from our perspective as subordinates?
Don't just outright deny us.
When Ms. I-Chun didn't agree
with mine and Kai-Hsin's proposals,
she would at least hear us out.
So, you want me
to listen to everyone's opinion?
Are you sure you're up for that?
I can't disclose every detail
of the company's decisions to you.
I'm just telling you the outcome.
All right, stop being mad.
Put the work aside.
I'll cut some fruit for you.
Okay?
(KISSES)
I-SHAN: Thank you.
I-SHAN: Mixing private
and professional affairs
can bring mayhem
to what was a perfect balance.
(SMOOCHES)
You've switched moods.
I'm keeping the relationship out of work.
Hmm. But I'll be missing you.
-(SIGHS) See you tonight.
-(DOOR OPENING)
HSIAO-KAO: Manager Tsai,
are you kidding me?
-(CHUCKLES)
-It's coming up to Mother's Day.
No sales promotions or discounts?
Hsiao-Kao, I understand your concern,
but our company decided that...
Yes, we're not giving discounts
as part of our sales promotions this year.
Sales numbers will drop significantly
without discounts.
The stores will also make less commission.
Are you sure?
We're making some adjustments
to our branding strategy.
(SIGHS)
In fact, we were hoping that every brand
in the store would have some discount.
Most consumers wait
for these holiday promotions.
Department stores rely heavily
on anniversary,
Mother's Day, and Christmas sales.
I know exactly what you're saying.
Yeah? Then maybe now you should...
There's going to be some rough times,
but in the long run,
we believe it's a necessary step.
Okay...
we'll take this back and re-evaluate.
There's no need to re-evaluate.
You can decide today, can't you?
There is no decision yet.
I just told you, we need to re-evaluate.
-Let's go.
-(SIGHS) Mr. Kao, excuse me.
Even though we don't have
discount promotions...
we do offer free gifts with all purchases.
This is the proposal.
Look into it before making your decision.
(CHUCKLES SOFTLY)
We'll have an exclusive upgrade
by including a bigger essence bottle
in the bundle.
Please look at the packaging.
We designed it exclusively
for this major Mother's Day event.
One for the mother.
One for the wife.
Both deserve a great gift.
We hope to appeal
not only to male consumers,
but also to female consumers,
so that they can feel loved and pampered.
This is the biggest effort we've ever made
to work with department stores.
Please take it into your consideration.
(SIGHS)
Can you go back
to the bundle for the mother?
Sure.
You got a chance to score today.
(UTENSILS CLANGING)
I got you out of a jam, okay?
(CHUCKLES)
I've dealt with them a couple of times.
Department stores
only care about commission.
If you don't give them any discount
they won't let you go easily.
Hmm.
Offer them a discount and they'll shut up.
ALLEN: Hm. I agree.
But if I didn't put pressure
on them in the meeting,
do you think they'd have had the patience
to hear you out?
I didn't need you to do that.
Oh?
My little princess is growing up
without me realizing.
I really don't want to be
your little princess.
(CHUCKLES)
I'll prove it to you.
Sure, I'll wait and see.
(KISSES, BREATHES DEEPLY)
(BOTH MOAN, BREATHE DEEPLY)
(BOTH MOAN)
-(SMOOCHES)
-(GRUNTS, MOANS)
-(BREATHES DEEPLY, GASPS)
-(GRUNTS, MOANS)
I-SHAN: It turns out
I don't need to prove myself.
(ALLEN MOANS)
I-SHAN: All you want is to conquer me.
(BOTH MOAN)
That's 15 percent.
You've added 15 percent.
I can't sign on this.
The modifications you requested
are already underway.
I'm not paying any more.
Okay, let's just take it easy.
The supplier is hard at work, right?
Have some more water.
Be nice.
You're just mistaken.
I increased the price
before passing it to the boss.
It's five percent more, right?
-That's acceptable.
-SHA-SHA: No way, I mean...
Yes, it is.
Are we going to absorb the cost ourselves?
I don't think so...
The boss isn't saying anything otherwise.
-Why do you insist on...
-Fine. Okay. Five percent it is.
Thanks, Manager Tsai.
There's no problem then.
Five percent it is.
-Much appreciated.
-No worries.
Took you long enough.
Your acting is great
so I let you keep going.
-Naughty.
-You're so fierce.
You like that.
See that?
WOMAN 2: It's like there's no one
else here.
I think Sabrina
is the head of the sales division.
My idol is the best.
She's a flexible woman.
-WOMAN 2: Who's your idol?
-WOMAN 3: Sabrina is my idol now.
-WOMAN 2: You should get a perm first.
-WOMAN 3: I'll do it tomorrow.
This drastic change of company strategy...
How much would it affect
the sales numbers?
I'm not telling you.
(SMACKS LIPS, CHUCKLES) Why wouldn't you?
As well as the change of strategy,
the whole division will be restructured.
What do you mean?
Are you moving divisions?
No, why would you ask that?
I just feel like you know more
about the changes higher-up
and the real situation
at the core of the company.
I know what you think of me.
I don't have an opinion of you.
I've just overheard some gossip.
It doesn't matter to me. I don't care.
They can say whatever they want.
I can't control their mouths.
How do you manage to keep it so trivial?
I was going to tell you
to act less obvious.
Keep it low profile
like you and Director Liu?
You think people have no idea?
They just don't want to expose you.
"Is that woman good enough
for the manager?"
"Will their office romance
affect their job?"
"They're mixing professional
and personal relationships."
"She slept her way to the top."
Why would I care?
I only care about what I want.
Manager Tsai is a good partner
and I get to have a good career
in the sales division.
Why would I care about other stuff?
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
Get those documents ready for me.
What happened here?
The marketing division
is moving over from next door.
This is the layout.
Allen said he'll be the director
of both divisions.
This way he can communicate better.
Put this on my desk for me.
ALLEN: This is the third time
I've told you.
I want this color no matter what,
or else get me another supplier.
-Understand?
-MAN: No problem.
Okay.
-Hey! What is it?
-Why didn't I know about this?
You mean moving office?
Wouldn't it be great
if we all sat together?
I'm the head of the branding division.
Don't you think you should've
mentioned it to me first?
You're angry.
I-SHAN: I don't think
you have any respect for me.
Stop it.
-People are already spreading rumors.
-(CHUCKLES) What's the problem with that?
The biggest problem
is that you don't think it's a problem.
Once we've moved,
I'll get to see you all the time.
Won't that be great?
I can help you out if you need help.
-I thought you'd like it.
-(SIGHS)
You think I'd enjoy that?
WOMAN 4: Excuse me,
we're having a meeting.
How could you be so presumptuous?
Hey. Hi. Hey.
About the said proposal,
those who agree...
I mean, those who disagree,
please raise your hands.
No, those who disagree, raise your hands.
Sha-Sha.
WOMAN 5: I can't believe
he asked us to vote.
Would he really take
our opinions into consideration?
WOMAN 6: I suppose so.
The shadow manager
voted against him as well.
The manager looked really upset.
WOMAN 5: Why, did they have a fight?
Just do your job.
Why do you have to screw me over?
Besides, it was you who gave me the idea.
And then what?
You embarrassed me in front of everyone.
I mean...
would you rather me be left out
by my colleagues?
How could I
run your plans in private then?
Tsai Chia-Ming,
I'm doing this for your own good.
Just give me some time.
I'll go talk some sense into them, okay?
Don't be mad at me.
(GRUNTS)
Don't be mad.
(SPEAKS IN ENGLISH)
Ladies and gentlemen...
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
(FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING)
SHA-SHA: Were you guys fighting?
Does he have any idea
how to respect people?
Respect? What's the point of that?
Women need to have measures.
-(SIGHS)
-Let men hold power on the surface
but garner that power
in your hands in reality.
I don't want that power.
I want him to respect me.
You're together already.
Don't you find it exhausting to fight
over relationship and career issues?
There are many ways to get what you want.
But whether it's love-related
or work-related,
he gets to decide everything for me.
I'm supposed to act like
an innocent young woman.
Obey him, adore him,
and follow his instructions.
Many others would probably like that.
I-SHAN: But that's not what I want.
So, you do know what you want after all.
Why are you still bothered by it?
(SIGHS)
-(SCREAMS)
-(SCREAMS) What's wrong with you?
ALLEN: Who are you and what is your name?
-You're such a bore.
-I've forgotten your name.
I remember, you're 013!
-(CHUCKLES) All right, knock it off.
-(HUMS)
You don't look the same as you did before.
I almost didn't recognize you.
Are you getting old?
-(GASPS)
-(SIGHS)
You shall not look older.
No, you need a face mask
to stay young forever. (BREATHES DEEPLY)
-(GRUNTS) I'm the face mask demon.
-(SMOOCHES, GROANS)
-(GRUNTS)
-(GROANS)
-(GROANS)
-(LAUGHS)
ALLEN: Stop being mad at me, I'm sorry.
I-SHAN: So, am I going to stay
young forever?
(ALLEN GROANS)
I-CHUN: Here we go.
Hurry, eat it while it's warm.
Don't burn yourself.
Dear, I'm sorry to hear that
you've been tortured mentally
and physically by that control freak.
(LAUGHS)
Ms. I-Chun, you saw it coming, didn't you?
Yeah, I know how to read the room.
I didn't bring you along
so that you could maintain
your relationship with him.
I-CHUN: Mm.
But he just wants me
to be an obedient woman beside him.
Allen is pretty capable and dominant.
To be with a guy like that,
-you need to find a more subtle approach.
-Mm.
But he's a very responsible guy.
Once he's committed to your relationship,
he'll look after you
and take full responsibility.
Don't worry about that.
Hey. (SMACKS LIPS)
Yet I get a feeling...
you don't want to stay obedient.
(SPEAKS IN ENGLISH) Like me.
Ms. I-Chun, I've accomplished so much,
but he never truly appreciates my value.
(SPEAKS IN MANDARIN)
No, you're very valuable.
Work and romance are two separate things.
He can be your superior at work,
but he's not the boss in the romance.
By the way,
there's a new project at our company.
Take a look.
Should I count you in?
-(HUMS)
-(KEYS RATTLING)
-(SPEAKS IN ENGLISH) Hello.
-(SPEAKS IN ENGLISH) Hi.
(SPEAKS IN MANDARIN)
What's the new project?
(SPEAKS IN MANDARIN)
This is a new organic product.
Mm-hmm.
Ms. I-Chun asked if I was interested.
I'm just checking it out.
When did you have the idea?
I'm just taking a look.
I really like how Ms. I-Chun works...
so we'll see.
I'm not objecting,
but you really need to think twice
on things like this.
Don't make a hasty decision.
I'm not making any decision.
I'm just saying
you need to think carefully.
I'm not being reckless
and I'm not being hasty.
Stay with me so I can help you out.
I don't need your help on everything.
Don't we have a good thing going?
You're the assistant manager,
I'm the director.
I know the decision-making process
of the company.
You'll be promoted to manager
or associate director one day.
I've planned it all for you.
It just occurred to me
that I should get out of my comfort zone.
(SIGHS) So, I won't accidentally become
the assistant manager,
manager, or associate director.
Huh?
(SIGHS)
Why do you think
I'm not fit to try other jobs?
After listening to you,
I realized I never gave it a try.
ALLEN: I'm only saying
that you should talk to me first.
I'm just checking it out.
It's fine.
Shower time.
Cheers! I just love
hanging out with you guys.
(SPEAKS IN ENGLISH) Yeah!
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
Have some more, sis. Here you go.
XU HUI RU: And this too.
CHENG-EN: Have some too, Cheng-En.
Li Cheng-En, it's not cooked yet.
You idiot!
CHENG-EN: I like having it medium.
You can take this whole plate. It's raw.
I-Ching, don't just gobble up your food.
Geez, my brain is overused.
I need more nutrition.
That's mine.
Do you have a secret to tell me?
(I-SHAN LAUGHS)
I-CHING: Hmm.
-(LAUGHS)
-CHENG-EN: You're still playing?
It's only ten rounds. It'll be over soon.
You've won every game.
How am I going to compete?
Let's team up. I'll lead.
Why is your sister getting a new job?
No idea.
Probably because her boss
is a control freak.
Lin I-Ching!
-Take a look at this.
-Stop messing around.
These ones are well-paid, look.
(SIGHS) This?
Anyway, just use your intuition
and feeling for it.
I can help by sending your CV to them.
I haven't made up my mind yet.
I might be taking a job
offered by my former boss.
Oh. It doesn't hurt
to look at more offers.
-Let me see.
-Li Cheng-En, what about you?
Listen to me,
it'll take you so long to get a raise,
even just a small amount.
Job hopping is the quickest way.
Otherwise, you'll be stuck with a boss
who thinks a raise is a great favor.
CHENG-EN: Thank you so much.
Being an investment consulting analyst
might be risky and high-pressure,
but we also get a substantial bonus.
We have those positions too. Let me see.
-(PHONE VIBRATES)
-How bad is your financial health?
-I'm helping you.
-Help yourself.
-Li Cheng-En! That's mine.
-CHENG-EN: I'm helping you.
COME TO A CONCLUSION YET?
I want that. (GRUNTS)
-What's going on?
-You're such a jerk.
-I-SHAN: Are you still a kid?
-XU HUI RU: Li Cheng-En.
-I always pay. So what if I eat more?
-Sir, another plate of pork belly.
XU HUI RU: I want three more.
-MALE WAITER: Three more?
-XU HUI RU: None for Cheng-En.
-Pay for those yourself.
-I will. I've got a job.
-Here we go again.
-You're so annoying.
Thank you.
You can start serving.
What's the big occasion?
I've made the orders.
Take a look at this first.
What's this?
You've bought a house?
It's in a great location.
Three rooms and two parlors.
A master bedroom,
a study room,
and a guest room.
It can be the baby room in the future.
I've got a designer working on it.
In the master bedroom,
I asked him to save 180 square
for the dressing room.
We can share the space.
You're going to love it.
Don't you have to talk to me first
before doing all this?
(CHUCKLES) I bought the house for us.
I'll show you once it's all decorated.
You're going to love it.
This is your house.
I'm not your pet.
You don't get to tell me
where I should go.
Of course, you're not my pet.
-You're my wife.
-(I-SHAN WHIMPERS)
I want you to marry me.
I want you to be my wife.
(SCREAMS, BREATHES DEEPLY)
(BREATHES SHAKILY)
-(BREATHES DEEPLY)
-(DOOR OPENS, CLOSES)
(KEYS RATTLING)
(I-SHAN SIGHS)
(SIGHS)
(SIGHS)
(PHONE VIBRATING)
I DON'T KNOW WHAT I DID WRONG.
I DID EVERYTHING WITH YOU IN MIND.
I KEEP PLANNING A FUTURE FOR US BOTH.
IT'S OKAY IF YOU DON'T WANT
TO GET MARRIED,
WE CAN TAKE IT SLOW.
IF YOU WANT A NEW JOB
AND TO TRY NEW THINGS,
I CAN HELP YOU.
I-SHAN, I LOVE YOU.
(CELLPHONE BELL RINGING)
Hello, you called me?
XU HUI RU: Oh, it's fine.
-Where are you now?
-XU HUI RU: I'm heading to the gym.
Wait for me there...
bye, bye.
(OBJECTS CLATTERING)
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
You're dressed like that?
How are you doing?
Hey, you got your first marriage proposal.
What's with the expression?
Living in Da'an District isn't so bad.
But with a control freak, no thanks.
(CLANGS)
(BREATHES DEEPLY) I've made up my mind.
(PANTS)
(PHONE BEEPS)
LET'S BREAK UP.
(PHONE BEEPS)
AND BY THE WAY, I QUIT.
-I'm leaving.
-Huh? You're leaving?
I-SHAN: Ms. I-Chun, thank you
for holding me in high regard.
But to prove that I'm worthy,
I need to count on myself
and start all over again.
(THEME SONG PLAYING)
(THEME SONG CONCLUDING)
WOMEN IN TAIPEI
(THEME SONG CONCLUDING)
See you later.
You really don't want to go in together?
I don't want others to gossip.
Haven't you forgotten something?
(SMOOCHES)
I'll get fined for being late,
dear great director.
-(SMOOCHES)
-I-SHAN: All right!
-I'll make it up to you.
-Bye-bye.
(CAR ALARM BEEPING)
I-SHAN: By moving
to the East District,
I finally became
what I imagined I would be.
The dream of living in Taipei
has finally come true.
I need to work harder
to prove that I'm worthy of all this.
EPISODE 4
SEESAW OF POWER IN THE EAST DISTRICT
Eva has gone through the test procedure
for stability in the lab.
As for the airline tickets
for the aroma therapist from Australia,
Lisa is following up on that.
It's hard to get a business class seat.
LISA: What about economy class?
With activity expenses,
translator fees,
accommodation, and airfare,
we're severely over budget.
I-CHUN: Put the budget
under the new brand.
-The Crystal Diamond Luxury brand.
-Okay.
Everyone, we're aiming
for a department store brand, okay?
(CHUCKLES)
-A brand for department stores?
-Yeah. (SMACKS LIPS)
A new brand in department stores.
Leave your old baggage behind.
The project manager will be you, I-Shan.
-Okay? Okay, well, any problems?
-Ms. I-Chun.
Have you ever heard of the stress test?
Let's talk at lunch.
Okay, guys, take a break.
Nice.
-(SIGHS)
-Thank you. Thank you.
ALLEN: (SPEAKS IN ENGLISH) Yeah, well...
Um. I'm not sure.
You know, let me get back to you
on that, okay?
Yeah, maybe some time...
maybe sometime this weekend. How's that?
Yeah, no problem.
(SPEAKS IN MANDARIN)
Um. Why didn't you reply
to my message this morning?
I'm very busy.
If I can't get the airline tickets
for the aroma therapist, I'm screwed.
Mm-hmm.
(SIGHS)
Hello, Eric. Yeah, I'm fine.
Um. I need you to book
a round-trip ticket from Sydney.
Business class.
It's not for me,
it's for a client of my company.
I'll pass the phone to my colleague.
Hello?
(SIGHS) I'm Sandy.
On April 4th or 5th.
Sydney to Taipei, business class,
one passenger.
Okay, thank you. Hm.
(SIGHS)
(CHUCKLES)
(PHONE VIBRATES)
(I-SHAN SIGHS)
(PHONE BEEPS)
WE'RE SELLING THE PRODUCT ONLINE TODAY
KEEP AN EYE
ON THE TRANSACTIONS AT ALL TIMES.
(SIGHS)
(BIRDS CHIRPING)
(SIGHS)
(SIGHS)
Why are you up?
Did I wake you?
Hmm.
(SIGHS) The aroma therapist event
was a big hit.
Now, the products are selling online.
Ms. I-Chun is concerned
about the web traffics.
-I need to take a look at this.
-Hmm. (SIGHS)
Get some more sleep,
I'll look at it for you.
-(KEYBOARD CLACKING)
-No way.
-Hmm.
-If the server crashes...
-are you gonna scold IT on my behalf?
-Hmm.
(CHUCKLES}
-There's no rush.
-Hey, I'm looking at it.
(GRUNTS)
Look at me.
-I need to work.
-I'm a part of your work.
(SIGHS)
(INHALES)
-(KISSES)
-(I-SHAN BREATHES DEEPLY)
Fine.
(KISSES, MOANS)
(GRUNTS)
(BOTH GRUNT)
-(GRUNTS)
-(CHUCKLES)
I'll make you breakfast, come on.
(PHONE VIBRATES)
I NEED TO TELL YOU ONE MORE THING.
-I-CHAN: Manager Tsai.
-Come on in.
Ms. I-Chun...
-wanted me to check on the sales report.
-It's not ready yet.
What about the retailers' feedback?
The aroma therapist event
worked pretty well,
but they're still quite reserved
on the department store front.
They'll evaluate it again
once our quarterly forecast is out.
They don't have enough confidence
in our company?
-I'll go get the car.
-Wait, I'll join you.
Hurry up.
Sorry, we have some
scheduled visits to the retailers.
We'll hand you the report once we're back.
(WOMAN SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY OVER TV)
-(KISSES)
-(PHONE RINGING)
-Cheng-En.
-Uh-huh?
Hello?
Hello? Hey, you're so hard to reach.
Open up.
I-SHAN: Why? What do you want?
Well, I just got back from Tainan.
Your mom told me to bring you something.
You're bringing me things again?
I'm not home.
CHENG-EN: When will you be back?
I'll go grab some food
across the street. I'm starving.
I won't be back for some time.
Wait a minute.
Cheng-En's bringing me something.
-I'll give him your address?
-Sure.
I-SHAN: Here's the address.
Fine.
I'll run the errand.
What does he want?
He's bringing something for me
from Tainan.
(MUNCHES)
(MUNCHES)
Why did you go back to Tainan
all of a sudden?
To get you some pastries from our bakery.
They're your favorite.
I rarely eat them now,
they're a calorie bomb.
Hey, it's your favorite flavor.
I got you two boxes.
Fine, I'll take one.
You didn't bring your girlfriend?
You don't like driving
long distances alone.
We broke up.
The lover boy got dumped?
What about you?
-Why are you staying at your friend's?
-It's my boyfriend's place.
What boyfriend?
Is he treating you right?
Is he a good guy?
(SIGHS) It's none of your business
that I'm staying with my boyfriend.
You're so nosy.
Shit! Is that him?
-Handsome, right?
-Take it.
Li Cheng-En,
did you come here to fight with me?
Hey.
Care to introduce us?
I'm Allen, you must be Cheng-En.
(SIGHS) Hi, I was her best friend
growing up. I'm Li Cheng-En.
I'm her boyfriend, Liu Tung-Fu.
Okay then, time to go. Drive safe.
ALLEN: What's this?
I-SHAN: Where are you going
dressed up like this?
ALLEN: I just threw this on
to come downstairs.
EAST DISTRICT
I-SHAN: Mm.
It doesn't seem sweet enough.
LISA: This is as sweet as it gets.
-For real?
-LISA: You Tainan people.
Why do you think Allen
keeps on arguing with me like that?
Who gave him the power?
Who's supporting him?
At least we managed to reach
all our sales quotas.
Lady, you've been working here
long enough.
You should know that meeting quotas
is the bare minimum.
-That's the way the boss sees it.
-Hm.
Good performance means
exceeding the quota.
Ms. I-Chun and I have decided
to leave the company.
You're leaving the company?
Hmm.
-Relax, it'll be good for you.
-LISA: Mm.
Why would it be good for me?
Now, you get to develop
new products on your own.
It's a great opportunity.
Ms. I-Chun, what about your position?
I-CHUN: Dear, don't read too much into it.
When working together
in the same company,
there's not always
a black and white answer to everything.
Sometimes you just have to make
the call in the moment.
I still think Allen is quite capable.
I think you'll learn a lot from him.
-Ms. I-Chun, so you're saying...
-I'm saying, dig in.
-It's getting cold. (LAUGHS)
-(LISA LAUGHS)
It's ice, it's already cold.
Hurry, it's getting cold.
It's cold now, give it a blow.
Don't give me that look! (CHUCKLES)
ALLEN: Hey!
Welcome home.
(GASPS) What's the occasion?
Your favorite,
garlic butter pasta with oysters.
It's not your birthday
and it's not my birthday.
Lobster bisque.
(CHUCKLES)
-What's up with you?
-(OBJECTS CRACKLING)
What, do I need a reason to cook for you?
(METAL CLANGING)
(SMOOCHES)
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
Not just yet.
-(BLOWS)
-Hey.
-(LAUGHS)
-Take a seat.
I hope you'll always be as beautiful
and happy as you are right now.
Cheers.
Hmm.
I-SHAN: It's good.
(CUTLERY DINGS)
Did you know about Ms. I-Chun
leaving the company?
Are you worried about her?
She's good at her job,
she'll be fine working anywhere.
If she hadn't been so capable,
I'd have taken over your division by now.
-Just like how I won you over.
-(SIGHS)
Congratulations, you are going to be
the assistant manager of the division.
(SPEAKS IN ENGLISH) Cheers.
(SPEAKS IN MANDARIN)
They'll announce it tomorrow.
You'll be assistant manager of branding,
and I will run both the branding
and marketing divisions.
(CHUCKLES)
(SPEAKS IN ENGLISH) It's great.
(CLEARS THROAT, SMACKS LIPS)
Listen, since you are going to be promoted
to assistant manager,
you'll need clothes
that assert your dominance.
Dominance doesn't suit me.
Regardless, you'll need decent outfits.
Perhaps you can use
your director boyfriend's credit card.
I'll pay for it myself.
Who uses someone else's card?
I have the most interesting job now,
and I get to meet a lot of nice guys.
What kind of weird job is that?
Headhunting.
What is that?
Finding talent for corporations.
Now, my contact list is full
of elite talents from different fields.
-The best of the best.
-(I-SHAN SIGHS)
XU HUI RU: Lin I-Shan,
I've given you a piggyback too.
-Your name is also in my contact list.
-(LAUGHS)
I'm so honored.
I'm being serious.
Job hopping is the quickest way
to get a raise,
or God knows how long
it'll take to get a real raise.
I'm not like you.
I want to accomplish something.
I'm okay with the salary.
Wow, how different.
You have a director boyfriend now,
so money is no longer a problem?
(SCOFFS) How nice.
Why do I keep meeting
middle-aged bosses every time?
Try this on. Wear this
and go find a sugar daddy.
-(SPEAKS IN ENGLISH) Oh, my gosh!
-(I-SHAN LAUGHS)
(SPEAKS IN MANDARIN)
I don't want to be a mistress.
(CHUCKLES SOFTLY)
Size 30.
-How much per foot?
-I'll look it up later.
Get on it fast or we'll be late.
WOMAN 1: Shall we check
the existing ones too?
Yeah, all these as well.
Hi, Director.
ALLEN: Are you still working
on the sales promotion?
Mother's Day is a major event.
We'll offer a 30 percent discount
across all retailers.
Didn't we say no discounts on products
from the department store brand?
Offering a discount
is going to spoil our customers.
It will be a heavy blow to our brand.
If you accumulate sales on regular days
and then give discounts on holidays,
it just balances out.
It's a vicious cycle.
I understand, Director,
but we need to meet
the department stores' demands
for certain promotions.
Tell me, what's the promotion right now?
We're offering a free gift with purchases.
What's the difference
between free gifts and a discount?
-Of course, there's a difference.
-ALLEN: I-Shan,
the success of our brand
is based on customers
who are willing to spend more money
on the same product.
You know this.
-(CHUCKLES) Allen.
-ALLEN: Think twice, all right?
Much appreciated.
ALLEN: (SIGHS) I thought we'd agreed
to never bring work home?
I-SHAN: (SIGHS) I've come up
with a branding strategy.
As for the department store
promotion proposal,
I'll send it to you after I've revised it.
It's the weekend.
Just leave work for the office.
Can you please take a closer look
at our event proposal?
It's not just about having discounts.
Fine, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have been
so blatant about it, okay?
It's not about
whether you apologize or not.
You're my superior in the company.
Can you try to think
from our perspective as subordinates?
Don't just outright deny us.
When Ms. I-Chun didn't agree
with mine and Kai-Hsin's proposals,
she would at least hear us out.
So, you want me
to listen to everyone's opinion?
Are you sure you're up for that?
I can't disclose every detail
of the company's decisions to you.
I'm just telling you the outcome.
All right, stop being mad.
Put the work aside.
I'll cut some fruit for you.
Okay?
(KISSES)
I-SHAN: Thank you.
I-SHAN: Mixing private
and professional affairs
can bring mayhem
to what was a perfect balance.
(SMOOCHES)
You've switched moods.
I'm keeping the relationship out of work.
Hmm. But I'll be missing you.
-(SIGHS) See you tonight.
-(DOOR OPENING)
HSIAO-KAO: Manager Tsai,
are you kidding me?
-(CHUCKLES)
-It's coming up to Mother's Day.
No sales promotions or discounts?
Hsiao-Kao, I understand your concern,
but our company decided that...
Yes, we're not giving discounts
as part of our sales promotions this year.
Sales numbers will drop significantly
without discounts.
The stores will also make less commission.
Are you sure?
We're making some adjustments
to our branding strategy.
(SIGHS)
In fact, we were hoping that every brand
in the store would have some discount.
Most consumers wait
for these holiday promotions.
Department stores rely heavily
on anniversary,
Mother's Day, and Christmas sales.
I know exactly what you're saying.
Yeah? Then maybe now you should...
There's going to be some rough times,
but in the long run,
we believe it's a necessary step.
Okay...
we'll take this back and re-evaluate.
There's no need to re-evaluate.
You can decide today, can't you?
There is no decision yet.
I just told you, we need to re-evaluate.
-Let's go.
-(SIGHS) Mr. Kao, excuse me.
Even though we don't have
discount promotions...
we do offer free gifts with all purchases.
This is the proposal.
Look into it before making your decision.
(CHUCKLES SOFTLY)
We'll have an exclusive upgrade
by including a bigger essence bottle
in the bundle.
Please look at the packaging.
We designed it exclusively
for this major Mother's Day event.
One for the mother.
One for the wife.
Both deserve a great gift.
We hope to appeal
not only to male consumers,
but also to female consumers,
so that they can feel loved and pampered.
This is the biggest effort we've ever made
to work with department stores.
Please take it into your consideration.
(SIGHS)
Can you go back
to the bundle for the mother?
Sure.
You got a chance to score today.
(UTENSILS CLANGING)
I got you out of a jam, okay?
(CHUCKLES)
I've dealt with them a couple of times.
Department stores
only care about commission.
If you don't give them any discount
they won't let you go easily.
Hmm.
Offer them a discount and they'll shut up.
ALLEN: Hm. I agree.
But if I didn't put pressure
on them in the meeting,
do you think they'd have had the patience
to hear you out?
I didn't need you to do that.
Oh?
My little princess is growing up
without me realizing.
I really don't want to be
your little princess.
(CHUCKLES)
I'll prove it to you.
Sure, I'll wait and see.
(KISSES, BREATHES DEEPLY)
(BOTH MOAN, BREATHE DEEPLY)
(BOTH MOAN)
-(SMOOCHES)
-(GRUNTS, MOANS)
-(BREATHES DEEPLY, GASPS)
-(GRUNTS, MOANS)
I-SHAN: It turns out
I don't need to prove myself.
(ALLEN MOANS)
I-SHAN: All you want is to conquer me.
(BOTH MOAN)
That's 15 percent.
You've added 15 percent.
I can't sign on this.
The modifications you requested
are already underway.
I'm not paying any more.
Okay, let's just take it easy.
The supplier is hard at work, right?
Have some more water.
Be nice.
You're just mistaken.
I increased the price
before passing it to the boss.
It's five percent more, right?
-That's acceptable.
-SHA-SHA: No way, I mean...
Yes, it is.
Are we going to absorb the cost ourselves?
I don't think so...
The boss isn't saying anything otherwise.
-Why do you insist on...
-Fine. Okay. Five percent it is.
Thanks, Manager Tsai.
There's no problem then.
Five percent it is.
-Much appreciated.
-No worries.
Took you long enough.
Your acting is great
so I let you keep going.
-Naughty.
-You're so fierce.
You like that.
See that?
WOMAN 2: It's like there's no one
else here.
I think Sabrina
is the head of the sales division.
My idol is the best.
She's a flexible woman.
-WOMAN 2: Who's your idol?
-WOMAN 3: Sabrina is my idol now.
-WOMAN 2: You should get a perm first.
-WOMAN 3: I'll do it tomorrow.
This drastic change of company strategy...
How much would it affect
the sales numbers?
I'm not telling you.
(SMACKS LIPS, CHUCKLES) Why wouldn't you?
As well as the change of strategy,
the whole division will be restructured.
What do you mean?
Are you moving divisions?
No, why would you ask that?
I just feel like you know more
about the changes higher-up
and the real situation
at the core of the company.
I know what you think of me.
I don't have an opinion of you.
I've just overheard some gossip.
It doesn't matter to me. I don't care.
They can say whatever they want.
I can't control their mouths.
How do you manage to keep it so trivial?
I was going to tell you
to act less obvious.
Keep it low profile
like you and Director Liu?
You think people have no idea?
They just don't want to expose you.
"Is that woman good enough
for the manager?"
"Will their office romance
affect their job?"
"They're mixing professional
and personal relationships."
"She slept her way to the top."
Why would I care?
I only care about what I want.
Manager Tsai is a good partner
and I get to have a good career
in the sales division.
Why would I care about other stuff?
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
Get those documents ready for me.
What happened here?
The marketing division
is moving over from next door.
This is the layout.
Allen said he'll be the director
of both divisions.
This way he can communicate better.
Put this on my desk for me.
ALLEN: This is the third time
I've told you.
I want this color no matter what,
or else get me another supplier.
-Understand?
-MAN: No problem.
Okay.
-Hey! What is it?
-Why didn't I know about this?
You mean moving office?
Wouldn't it be great
if we all sat together?
I'm the head of the branding division.
Don't you think you should've
mentioned it to me first?
You're angry.
I-SHAN: I don't think
you have any respect for me.
Stop it.
-People are already spreading rumors.
-(CHUCKLES) What's the problem with that?
The biggest problem
is that you don't think it's a problem.
Once we've moved,
I'll get to see you all the time.
Won't that be great?
I can help you out if you need help.
-I thought you'd like it.
-(SIGHS)
You think I'd enjoy that?
WOMAN 4: Excuse me,
we're having a meeting.
How could you be so presumptuous?
Hey. Hi. Hey.
About the said proposal,
those who agree...
I mean, those who disagree,
please raise your hands.
No, those who disagree, raise your hands.
Sha-Sha.
WOMAN 5: I can't believe
he asked us to vote.
Would he really take
our opinions into consideration?
WOMAN 6: I suppose so.
The shadow manager
voted against him as well.
The manager looked really upset.
WOMAN 5: Why, did they have a fight?
Just do your job.
Why do you have to screw me over?
Besides, it was you who gave me the idea.
And then what?
You embarrassed me in front of everyone.
I mean...
would you rather me be left out
by my colleagues?
How could I
run your plans in private then?
Tsai Chia-Ming,
I'm doing this for your own good.
Just give me some time.
I'll go talk some sense into them, okay?
Don't be mad at me.
(GRUNTS)
Don't be mad.
(SPEAKS IN ENGLISH)
Ladies and gentlemen...
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
(FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING)
SHA-SHA: Were you guys fighting?
Does he have any idea
how to respect people?
Respect? What's the point of that?
Women need to have measures.
-(SIGHS)
-Let men hold power on the surface
but garner that power
in your hands in reality.
I don't want that power.
I want him to respect me.
You're together already.
Don't you find it exhausting to fight
over relationship and career issues?
There are many ways to get what you want.
But whether it's love-related
or work-related,
he gets to decide everything for me.
I'm supposed to act like
an innocent young woman.
Obey him, adore him,
and follow his instructions.
Many others would probably like that.
I-SHAN: But that's not what I want.
So, you do know what you want after all.
Why are you still bothered by it?
(SIGHS)
-(SCREAMS)
-(SCREAMS) What's wrong with you?
ALLEN: Who are you and what is your name?
-You're such a bore.
-I've forgotten your name.
I remember, you're 013!
-(CHUCKLES) All right, knock it off.
-(HUMS)
You don't look the same as you did before.
I almost didn't recognize you.
Are you getting old?
-(GASPS)
-(SIGHS)
You shall not look older.
No, you need a face mask
to stay young forever. (BREATHES DEEPLY)
-(GRUNTS) I'm the face mask demon.
-(SMOOCHES, GROANS)
-(GRUNTS)
-(GROANS)
-(GROANS)
-(LAUGHS)
ALLEN: Stop being mad at me, I'm sorry.
I-SHAN: So, am I going to stay
young forever?
(ALLEN GROANS)
I-CHUN: Here we go.
Hurry, eat it while it's warm.
Don't burn yourself.
Dear, I'm sorry to hear that
you've been tortured mentally
and physically by that control freak.
(LAUGHS)
Ms. I-Chun, you saw it coming, didn't you?
Yeah, I know how to read the room.
I didn't bring you along
so that you could maintain
your relationship with him.
I-CHUN: Mm.
But he just wants me
to be an obedient woman beside him.
Allen is pretty capable and dominant.
To be with a guy like that,
-you need to find a more subtle approach.
-Mm.
But he's a very responsible guy.
Once he's committed to your relationship,
he'll look after you
and take full responsibility.
Don't worry about that.
Hey. (SMACKS LIPS)
Yet I get a feeling...
you don't want to stay obedient.
(SPEAKS IN ENGLISH) Like me.
Ms. I-Chun, I've accomplished so much,
but he never truly appreciates my value.
(SPEAKS IN MANDARIN)
No, you're very valuable.
Work and romance are two separate things.
He can be your superior at work,
but he's not the boss in the romance.
By the way,
there's a new project at our company.
Take a look.
Should I count you in?
-(HUMS)
-(KEYS RATTLING)
-(SPEAKS IN ENGLISH) Hello.
-(SPEAKS IN ENGLISH) Hi.
(SPEAKS IN MANDARIN)
What's the new project?
(SPEAKS IN MANDARIN)
This is a new organic product.
Mm-hmm.
Ms. I-Chun asked if I was interested.
I'm just checking it out.
When did you have the idea?
I'm just taking a look.
I really like how Ms. I-Chun works...
so we'll see.
I'm not objecting,
but you really need to think twice
on things like this.
Don't make a hasty decision.
I'm not making any decision.
I'm just saying
you need to think carefully.
I'm not being reckless
and I'm not being hasty.
Stay with me so I can help you out.
I don't need your help on everything.
Don't we have a good thing going?
You're the assistant manager,
I'm the director.
I know the decision-making process
of the company.
You'll be promoted to manager
or associate director one day.
I've planned it all for you.
It just occurred to me
that I should get out of my comfort zone.
(SIGHS) So, I won't accidentally become
the assistant manager,
manager, or associate director.
Huh?
(SIGHS)
Why do you think
I'm not fit to try other jobs?
After listening to you,
I realized I never gave it a try.
ALLEN: I'm only saying
that you should talk to me first.
I'm just checking it out.
It's fine.
Shower time.
Cheers! I just love
hanging out with you guys.
(SPEAKS IN ENGLISH) Yeah!
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
Have some more, sis. Here you go.
XU HUI RU: And this too.
CHENG-EN: Have some too, Cheng-En.
Li Cheng-En, it's not cooked yet.
You idiot!
CHENG-EN: I like having it medium.
You can take this whole plate. It's raw.
I-Ching, don't just gobble up your food.
Geez, my brain is overused.
I need more nutrition.
That's mine.
Do you have a secret to tell me?
(I-SHAN LAUGHS)
I-CHING: Hmm.
-(LAUGHS)
-CHENG-EN: You're still playing?
It's only ten rounds. It'll be over soon.
You've won every game.
How am I going to compete?
Let's team up. I'll lead.
Why is your sister getting a new job?
No idea.
Probably because her boss
is a control freak.
Lin I-Ching!
-Take a look at this.
-Stop messing around.
These ones are well-paid, look.
(SIGHS) This?
Anyway, just use your intuition
and feeling for it.
I can help by sending your CV to them.
I haven't made up my mind yet.
I might be taking a job
offered by my former boss.
Oh. It doesn't hurt
to look at more offers.
-Let me see.
-Li Cheng-En, what about you?
Listen to me,
it'll take you so long to get a raise,
even just a small amount.
Job hopping is the quickest way.
Otherwise, you'll be stuck with a boss
who thinks a raise is a great favor.
CHENG-EN: Thank you so much.
Being an investment consulting analyst
might be risky and high-pressure,
but we also get a substantial bonus.
We have those positions too. Let me see.
-(PHONE VIBRATES)
-How bad is your financial health?
-I'm helping you.
-Help yourself.
-Li Cheng-En! That's mine.
-CHENG-EN: I'm helping you.
COME TO A CONCLUSION YET?
I want that. (GRUNTS)
-What's going on?
-You're such a jerk.
-I-SHAN: Are you still a kid?
-XU HUI RU: Li Cheng-En.
-I always pay. So what if I eat more?
-Sir, another plate of pork belly.
XU HUI RU: I want three more.
-MALE WAITER: Three more?
-XU HUI RU: None for Cheng-En.
-Pay for those yourself.
-I will. I've got a job.
-Here we go again.
-You're so annoying.
Thank you.
You can start serving.
What's the big occasion?
I've made the orders.
Take a look at this first.
What's this?
You've bought a house?
It's in a great location.
Three rooms and two parlors.
A master bedroom,
a study room,
and a guest room.
It can be the baby room in the future.
I've got a designer working on it.
In the master bedroom,
I asked him to save 180 square
for the dressing room.
We can share the space.
You're going to love it.
Don't you have to talk to me first
before doing all this?
(CHUCKLES) I bought the house for us.
I'll show you once it's all decorated.
You're going to love it.
This is your house.
I'm not your pet.
You don't get to tell me
where I should go.
Of course, you're not my pet.
-You're my wife.
-(I-SHAN WHIMPERS)
I want you to marry me.
I want you to be my wife.
(SCREAMS, BREATHES DEEPLY)
(BREATHES SHAKILY)
-(BREATHES DEEPLY)
-(DOOR OPENS, CLOSES)
(KEYS RATTLING)
(I-SHAN SIGHS)
(SIGHS)
(SIGHS)
(PHONE VIBRATING)
I DON'T KNOW WHAT I DID WRONG.
I DID EVERYTHING WITH YOU IN MIND.
I KEEP PLANNING A FUTURE FOR US BOTH.
IT'S OKAY IF YOU DON'T WANT
TO GET MARRIED,
WE CAN TAKE IT SLOW.
IF YOU WANT A NEW JOB
AND TO TRY NEW THINGS,
I CAN HELP YOU.
I-SHAN, I LOVE YOU.
(CELLPHONE BELL RINGING)
Hello, you called me?
XU HUI RU: Oh, it's fine.
-Where are you now?
-XU HUI RU: I'm heading to the gym.
Wait for me there...
bye, bye.
(OBJECTS CLATTERING)
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
You're dressed like that?
How are you doing?
Hey, you got your first marriage proposal.
What's with the expression?
Living in Da'an District isn't so bad.
But with a control freak, no thanks.
(CLANGS)
(BREATHES DEEPLY) I've made up my mind.
(PANTS)
(PHONE BEEPS)
LET'S BREAK UP.
(PHONE BEEPS)
AND BY THE WAY, I QUIT.
-I'm leaving.
-Huh? You're leaving?
I-SHAN: Ms. I-Chun, thank you
for holding me in high regard.
But to prove that I'm worthy,
I need to count on myself
and start all over again.
(THEME SONG PLAYING)
(THEME SONG CONCLUDING)