【EP35】Apologies are too late; now it’s your turn to suffer.🔥 | A Better Life | YOUKU
Take it slow. You too. Be careful. It’s okay. Here. This is it. Please come in. There’s no window in this room and the basement has poor ventilation. Your health condition is not suitable
for living here. Please have a seat. Please sit. Take a seat. I’ve already lived here for over 20 years. I don’t mind another year or two. Ms. Hu, I didn’t go to the company to explain myself mainly because I’m afraid that others
will find out about my illness, and I’ll lose my job. Does your son know about your illness? He’ll know sooner or later. You should tell him. What good would that do? He’s not god. Can he cure my illness? Telling him will only add to his burden. In the end, he’ll lose both money and hope. This at least I know. Don’t say that. If you’re sick, you should treat it first. Medical treatment is so advanced nowadays. As long as the cancer cell hasn’t spread, there’s still hope. Ms. Hu, I don’t have social insurance. Every penny I spend on treatment, comes out of my own pocket. To have lived until today… Honestly, I’m kind of proud of myself. My children are all married and have their careers now. They even have kids of their own. Even if I die now, I’d be at peace. But I feel aggrieved. I’ve been struggling in Shanghai
for over 20 years. Yet I didn’t manage to make any money. I’ve been living in this basement
the whole time. All I hoped for before I die is to live in a room with a window. That would be enough for me. So I… So you deceived us. You’re good to your son but cruel to strangers… Say whatever you want. I’m already on the verge of death. I don’t care what others think of me. All my life I’ve worked honestly and lived with integrity. I should be considered a good person, right? But… how did I end up like this? Everything is fake. Before I die… if only I could enjoy a few good days. Even criminals who are to be executed, get to eat a good last meal, don’t they? To tell you the truth, when you first came to our neighborhood
to promote your project, When I saw your nursing home poster, I was captivated by it. Such a nice room. A sunny bedroom with windows, and lush greenery outside. I thought to myself right then, if I could just spend one night in a room like that and die the next day, I’d have no regrets. Mr. Cai, you can tell me about your thoughts. Telling even the Emperor wouldn’t help. A person’s entire life it’s all for one word: Money. If you don’t make money, all your efforts will be wasted and your whole life will have no meaning. Today, I want to share a story with all of you. “The Last Window of Life” Everyone has dreams. Some people hope to achieve fame and success; Some wants to earn big money And some people, just want to be safe and healthy. A few days ago, I heard of a heartbreaking dream. It’s about someone who struggled in this city for over 20 years, living in a basement for half a lifetime. He has a terminal illness. His dream is that in the time he has left he could live in a room with a window. Alright, no problem. I’ll go welcome him in a bit. Mr. Zhang has instructed it. Come in. Okay. You owe me a meal. It’s settled then. Alright, you’re welcome Goodbye. Xiaozhou, if your father could see what
you’ve achieved today, he would be so proud of you. Come, have a seat. Say, why are you here? I believe you’ve heard about Zhig’s situation. Xiaozhou, you know a lot of people. Your dad’s company needs your help. Just two million yuan and the institution won’t sue the company. This amount is only a drop in the bucket, for your clients. Qiu Lisu, you still owe me money, remember? You said 3 million a month. In the end, I only received
three hundred thousand yuan. I haven’t even asked you to pay that back. If I had any other way, I wouldn’t be here begging you. As long as you help Zhig get through
this crisis, I’ll pay you back. I think you’re quite pitiful, really. Are you going to scold me on behalf of Hu Manli? It’s fine. I’ve heard worse throughout the years. Go ahead and scold me. This has nothing to do with her. It’s just that you want too much. You want money, love, reputation, and to prove to the world that Qiu Lisu
is capable. You think you deserve to have it all. Isn’t living like this truly exhausting? Xue Xiaozhou you can say that I have no morals. I chose this path, so I don’t care what others think. But you cannot deny my ability, my value. When your dad was at his lowest, I was the one who stuck with him through it. After he passed away, I was the only one who support Zhig alone. Even until now, I know you hate me and loathe me, but I can still stand here to be you What dignity, what pride, if I can save the company I’m willing to give it all up. Fine then. Let’s talk business. Alright. Our house were taken by you. You took it to fill the company’s hole. My dad’s inheritance was used up too. Now you’re asking me for two million yuan? Fine, what about next time? Three million yen? And the time after that, 5 million? Qiu Lisu, have you ever considered this. If a company has to rely on constant infusion just to survive, Shouldn’t you consider pulling the plug? That way, you’d be free too. You’re not going to help? Ding Zhiyuan is going to divorce me. Actually, both of them have been thinking of reconciling. For a women like that, is it really worth it? Everyone eventually has to pay for their choices. I still have matters to attend to. Lingling, see her out for me. Madam, this way please. We ran out of ideas. Hence, we called the agent, and that’s how we found you. Thank you so much. I’m really sorry to have troubled you. It’s fine. Baby, say goodbye to them. Goodbye. Say goodbye to the lady as well. Goodbye. We’ll be leaving now. Thanks again. You’re such a good girl. What happened exactly? You can’t just tell us
you’re running away from home. What’s wrong? Is there something that you can’t tell me? Give it a rest,
it’s good enough that he’s okay. Let’s discuss it at home. Dingding, Mom and Dad are both here for you. Can you tell us what’s wrong? Tell me. Yes, why did you feel like
you had to run away from home? So many of us were looking for you. It’s all my fault. I won’t do it again. Dingding, if something had happened
to you tonight… How would I go on living? If something’s on your mind,
tell me. I won’t blame you. Will you tell me, please? Tell me what’s wrong. What is it? What’s wrong, Dingding? I don’t want to apologize. I didn’t do anything wrong. I don’t know what I should do anymore. I’m sorry. Sorry, it’s my fault. Who is it? Who made you apologize? Was it the teacher or one of the parents? Who made you apologize, Dingding? Tell me. Ding, you were the one who ran away from home. How could you blame it on me? You said if I don’t apologize the parent will cause a scene, and my mom will be incriminated. She is already stressed enough. I can’t burden her anymore. But I don’t get it. Why do I need to apologize? I didn’t do anything wrong. I don’t get it. I really don’t know what to do anymore. I… I… Did you really say that to him? No matter what, we should clarify the situation first. So it’s now my fault? Zhiyuan, Ding has always had an issue with me. You know that. Did you force my son to apologize? Hu Manli, I did it for his own good. Did you or did you not do it? I did. But… Mom! Manli! Mom! What are you doing, Mom!
Don’t do this. Manli!
Mom, why are you like this? Mom, it’s my fault. Please don’t do this. I was wrong. It’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have let you live
at someone else’s house and let you be bullied like this. Don’t cry. It’s all my fault. No matter how difficult life gets, I will never let you live
with someone else again. I was wrong. I will never hand you over
to someone else again, Dingding It’s my fault. Don’t cry. Don’t cry anymore. Let’s go. I’m sorry, Dingding. Mom… say no more. No one is allowed to say “sorry” again. I won’t say it, and you should not either. Mom, where are we going now? We’re going home. We don’t have a home. Wherever you are… that’s where home is Mom, Xiaozhou is right. As long as we’re together, that’s home. Yuki, thank you for today. and thank Mr. Li for me. It’s nothing, Manli. It’s getting late. Take the child home and get some rest. Goodbye. Thanks for everything. Oh. About what happened today… thank you. I’m sorry, but I can’t reciprocate your feelings. Xue Xiaozhou, did you really think
that I was running around all night just to please you so that you’d fall in love with me? You think too highly of yourself. Everything I’ve done was all for Manli. Well then, that’s great. I’ll thank you on her behalf. Also… can you help me persuade Manli to seriously consider the suggestion
I gave last time. What suggestion? My dad may not be as educated as Manli’s ex-husband But for one he’s really rich. Secondly, he’s not a bad person. And thirdly, he likes Manli. With him supporting her, Manli would be able
to take better care of the child Where is Daer? In the room. Is he okay? He’s fine. Thank you for today. Go get some rest. You too. Zhiyuan, please let me explain. I’ve never dealt with something
like this before either. At that time, the teacher said… the parents wanted to escalate things. I panicked. So I thought if I could get Ding
to apologize the whole thing would be resolved. If it was really out of good intentions, why did you have to bring up Hu Manli? Ding doesn’t listen to me. I know he cares about his mother. I had no other choice… that’s why I used this approach. You knew he cared about his mother… yet you used it to hurt him. What did the child do to deserve this? How did you become like this? How did I become like this? How did I become like this? Maybe you should ask yourself that. Ask me? You still keep the birthday gift she gave you. That suit. Do you remember? What does that prove? What are you trying to imply? Put aside the fact that she’s Ding Daer’s mother even if she’s just a normal friend, keeping the gift shows courtesy and respect. A normal friend? Would you pay the nursing home expenses of a normal friend’s father? It’s 200,000 yuan a year! How did you find out about it? If you have nothing to hide, why wouldn’t you let me know? It’s getting late. I do not wish to talk about it. Don’t go. Can you feel it? The baby is moving. Our child. He wants to know too. Why is his father doing this? Don’t force me. Don’t you force me! You don’t care about your child, but you’re caring for your ex-wife’s father? Why is that? No matter what, you’ll need to give both of us
an explanation today. You thought I wanted to do this? I was with her for over a decade, but I never gave her anything. In the end, I cheated on her. I was the one who hurt her. Aside from money, what else can I use to make it up to her? Even money can’t make up for a tiny bit. Who was the one who said back then that in that marriage with her he was tormented like a walking corpse? You said I was the one who saved you. How did it suddenly become that you owe her? Then what about me? What do I mean to you? Now that you’re criticizing yourself, Is it fair for me? Maybe I was living too good a life back then. I thought that those good times was so ordinary that I took it for granted. So I was unsatisfied. I kept focusing on her flaws, exaggerating them over and over again. You regret it now? Do you? Ding Zhiyuan, please tell me honestly. Do you regret it? Does saying any of this even matter now? Lisu, we have feelings for each other. And you’re carrying my child now. I’m responsible for you. Regret or not, it doesn’t matter. Right now, I’m by your side. this is our reality. Don’t overthink the rest. Ding, you’ll be late for school.
Are you up yet? It’s time to wake up, Ding. Hu Manli. I’m coming in. Xiaozhou, thank you for taking me in these past few days. Now that Ding is back with me, it’s not convenient for me to keep staying here. So, let’s leave it at that. I wish you all the best in the future. Take a look at this “Let’s leave it at that.” It’s not for you to decide. He really has fallen deep for you. Even I’m touched by him. Don’t you feel a thing? Manli, I’m telling you. It’s okay to like Xiaozhou. You deserve him. It’s perfectly natural to fall in love. It’s no big deal. You don’t have to feel awkward about it. You know, Xue Xiaozhou and I, it’s a strange story. At first, I hated him. Later on, I learned about his family situation, I felt sorry for him. And then, I started seeing him as family. I do like him, but not in a romantic way. You get it, right? But he’s being so persistent. A rich man’s daughter likes him and the boss wants to promote him. He’s a smart guy. Give him some time He should know what’s best for him. What are you going to do now? I’m so annoyed, I need to be alone. Back then, when Mr.Jin offered me
an opportunity, I turned it down too quickly. If I had known, I should’ve just taken it, and cut ties with all these men. That’s right. Let’s just enjoy ourselves. And put those men aside. I still have several sessions left on my card. Do a few more treatments today to use them up. Ladies, we can begin now. Do it with me? I’m not doing it, you go ahead. Then you’ll have to wait a long time for me. It’s fine. I’m not working anyway. I’ve got plenty of time. Let’s change into the robe first. Okay. Go on and get changed. Just nap a bit on the side. Don’t worry about me. I’m coming. Did you forget something? Zhong. Are you looking for Manli? She went out to meet a client. Sorry to bother you. Wait. Let’s have a chat. I know everything about you and Manli. Zhong I’m serious about Manli. I believe you. But have you thought about how does she feel about you? I think she likes me too. And then what? So what if she does? Zhong, what are you trying to say? She’s 11 years older than you. I don’t care. You don’t care? Just because you don’t care will everything be fine? Do you think that an 11-year difference is only a matter of numbers? You’re wrong. The 11-year gap means that she’s had to bear much more than you. I understand. But I want to face it with her. Xiaozhou, some things can only be faced alone. Do you understand what I mean? Zhong, thank you for telling me this. But I’m really anxious right now. I want to do something for her. Right now, doing nothing is the best choice. But I… can’t do that. Xiaozhou, try to think from Manli’s perspective. She’s unemployed, divorced, sold her house, and her father is sick. Life is suffocating her. At a time like this, you’re adding pressure to her by wanting her to start a relationship that most people
wouldn’t understand. Do you really think this is good for her? And can she accept it gladly? Right now what she needs is time and space to get her life in order. Zhong, I… I understand now. If… I meant if… Hu Manli encounters any more problems, could you tell me? I’ll help her solve them without letting her know. Would that be okay? Okay. Thank you. Let’s say… What’s this? Want me to work overtime? No, you don’t have to do anything. The annuity is… My gift for you. Me? A premium of 1 million. Paid in a decade. Hold on. Am I your client now? You said it was a gift. Wouldn’t I pay the premium? Premium of the first year is on this card. When you sign, you pay with this. OK. You pay for the first year. The rest nine? Would you still pay? Yes. You can keep the card. I’ll transfer the premium every year. Let me remind you. 1 million in a decade. Giving me that money for no reason? You’re out of your mind? You said it. You wanted life insurance from me. You… forgot? Me? Did I say that? Yes. I forgot. I did not. I was just joking. I’m not. I made you lose your job. and got you banned from the industry. Now I can make up to you. I will take care of you till the end. It was Chen and Ling’s fault. Nothing to do with you. When I get old, I have Dingding support me. Thank you. But take it back. When we secure a deal, you just pay me what I deserve. I won’t deduct your commission. Do take this card. You force me? You know me. At work, I don’t want to be indebted. OK? Money affects friendship. And relationships affect money and feelings. You understand me? I do. But I don’t think so. It’s Ning. What happened? I’ll call her back. Clean the table. Manli. I… What’s this? No way. Off my mind… This is the end of this session. Take a break. Take a look. Thanks. Pleasure. Help me read into it. Am I over-thinking? What’s there to think? He likes you. You can’t see? For what? Which part of me does he like? Don’t be so harsh on yourself. Feelings are subtle. Look. Even Zhiyuan falls for you again. Now. You have two admirers. Dress up. Back to the prime of life. See if you get another admirer. Stop, you nut-head. You’re driving me crazy. Do I need a man? I can’t thrive on my own? OK, on your own. So. What do you think of Xiaozhou? Unwanted attention. If he really means that, I’m doomed. If we can’t make money together, I don’t need him. You guys could make a good TV romance. Why do you turn it into a bad soap opera? No making money is a thriller to me. Let me ask you this. You like him? I want truth. If you lie, no more orders your whole life. He’s only a younger brother to me. Really? You’re only 40. So many date younger boys now. Consider him. Quit your jibber-jabber. I’ll be off. I have to follow up on Fendou’s plan. I need to find an apartment. Lots of work. Isn’t it nice to live with him? Why move again? He’s like this. Can I stay? Awkward. And Dingding. I can’t leave him in that woman’s place forever. Now. House price is falling. But rent is going up. Any decent houses cost 5,000 a month. OK. I’ll go back to work. Will you guys live with me? I’m alone. Here. Yuki. You moved back home? That’s good. I’m listening. Mr. Li. Is Ke in? Yes, she’s in the back garden. Manli. I’m counting on you. Call me. Who were you talking to? Manli. Hu Manli? What’s she like? Mr. Li. Is it what I think it is? What do you mean? I’m just trying to talk. I won’t help unless you tell the truth. Actually, I just think, sometimes, she makes me think of your mom. Sharp-eyed. I approve. What did you approve? Stop your nonsense. Dad. I think you could get together. Don’t you want an heir? She’s young. She’ll have a baby for you. No. Two. Oh my. I’m a genius matchmaker. You’re a genius lunatic. What babies? I admire her hard work. I respect her. Appreciation. Li. I know exactly what’s on your mind. Don’t worry. You can count on me on this. OK… Keep in touch. Bye. Ding Daer. Here’s the thing. Call your parents. I’ll call your mom. Don’t, Miss. She’s busy. Very busy. Please leave her alone. Don’t be afraid. I’m just trying to solve the problem. You and Xiaojun never get along. His parents insisted. They want a public apology. I’m trying to protect you. I hope parents on both sides could talk. We can downgrade and resolve this. Then. Can I ask my dad? OK. Tell him tonight. Yes. Go back to class. Ms. Qiu. Time to eat. Coming. Dingding, come eat. I’m good. Ate at my classmate’s home. When will Dad be back? The day after tomorrow. What’s up? Thanks. You’re back. You’re gone the whole day. Where did you go? I was with Ning. Qing asked me to visit insurance firms. We’ll discuss on plans we’ll distribute. She implied she’d retire in a few years. She’d give the firm to me or Ling. That’s good. Anything else? Um… You haven’t plucked my gray hair. It’s good. You look mature. No, you have to pluck. What for? You might turn bald. Better to sport gray hair. Nice. You scold me again. Want scolding? Once you scold me, I feel your care. Can you scold me every day? Only if you pay. OK, I want membership. Nut-head. You free tomorrow? What’s up? I’ll accompany you. Dine with a client. Who? You’ll see. Did you eat? Let’s get takeaway. I ate. You go ahead. Then. Good night. Dad. Isn’t this a birthday gift from Mom? It is. Get rid of it. Nothing fancy. I’ll keep it. Hello? Lisu. What’s up? How’s the baby? You only called because you miss the baby? They are in your belly. If they’re good, you’re good. I’m missing you. We’re good. Still, we should be careful. Don’t wear yourself out. Sleep early. Don’t make yourself feel fatigue. It’s late. Rest up. Wait. What? I want to ask for a favor. What is it? It’s Daer. He argued with a boy at school. I talked to his teacher on the phone. I planned to handle it after I came back. But the teacher said that boy’s parents insisted I go tomorrow. But I’m only home the next night. I’m out of options now. So I want your help. Go to school for me, OK? Lisu? You there? Since it’s about Dingding, why not ask Manli? She’s in misery. You don’t want to burden her, right? I’m carrying baby. Won’t you care about me? Here you go again. Don’t put words in my mouth, OK? I’ll go. Never mind. I’ll tell the teacher to wait until I’m back. Zhiyuan. I was being sensitive. I apologize. I’m your wife and Daer’s stepmother. He lives with us now. I should also look after him. Thanks. Xiaozhou. Didn’t expect. I did. I asked Manli to get you here. You’re the client? Sit. What do you want? Order yourself. My treat. We should wait until Manli’s here. She texted me. She couldn’t make it here. Pick. We’ll be on our own. Pick what you like. I’m not picky. Miss. Coming. So. Two combo meals. Miss. Two of this. OK. Thanks. Please wait. So any problems with your dad’s proposal? Or… No. I want to thank you. Dad told me what you said touched him. Did it? It’s just my job. What? A gift. For me? I made it myself. I… I can’t take this. Why? You can’t gift friends with these hearts. Xiaozhou. You’re not a friend. Xiaozhou. I like you. Thanks. Well. I don’t deserve. You so do.