【Movie Version】Now you know you are nothing without me, right?🔥| A Better Life | YOUKU
I told you she was a sweet talker who’d break your heart. You didn’t listen, talking about real love. Anyway, you got the money from my parents. You should return it. What if I won’t? Zhiyuan, mind that when we separated, we distributed our assets clearly. My parents have the transfer records. Give me the money. Money? OK, follow me. I’ll give you. Come on. No, where to? Zhiyuan. This is the last time I ask. For your uncle, you will force me for money? Force? It’s supposed to be my family’s. Who will you save, if I and Fugui fall into water at the same time? Not again. Don’t talk nonsense. Let’s talk about the money. You were lucky last time. You won’t necessarily be saved now. One more thing. This water is shallow. Even if you fall, you won’t drown. What? You’re insane. Ding Zhiyuan. I told you you’d regret leaving me. But I don’t care anymore. Remember. You treaded on this path. You’re on your own. From now on, I won’t be your safety net. Even if you sink in mire, I won’t save you. You’re crazy. ♪If I close both eyes tonight♪ ♪Back to that wishing summer night♪ ♪Wind brushes your shaking frame♪ ♪That world feels close just the same♪ ♪If I dare to face the dawn♪ ♪Do you know this face you’d drawn♪ (He’s too selfish.) (He only cares about himself.) Maybe I never loved him. Maybe it was all just in my head. ♪Sleepless nights, risks untold♪ ♪None of it for my own soul♪ ♪Love came, hate stayed♪ ♪I arrived, you frayed♪ ♪Voice cracked, tears burned♪ ♪Life lost, lessons earned♪ ♪Grew up, let go♪ ♪Why cling to old sorrow♪ [Connection failed] Wait. Do your uncle’s laundry too. Together. Together. You. Isn’t is just laundry? What’s wrong with TV? No signal. Hey. Help me. Hurry. Morning news about to start. I need to keep a record. I can’t miss that. [Connection failed] It… Why is there no signal? I didn’t pay cable fees. Pay then. I don’t watch TV. Pay if you do. This is my hobby. I watch news. What if there’s a new conference? Ministries will attend. Big deal. I can miss it. You take part in too? I don’t. I have to know the details ASAP. What does it have to do with you? You think the world will stop without you? I can’t get it. Since you’re that capable, why are you asking money from me? You couldn’t see the economy clearly so you bought the plan for the benefit of a few bucks? Hey. You. That’s how you talk to seniors? You ever act like a senior? You lent Zhiyuan 20,000 back then, and you request a tremendous interest. What? Without your money, he couldn’t have made it? He probably could’ve done better. Then you wouldn’t have to beg for me to turn on the TV. Manli. Don’t go overboard. You swindled money out of Zhiyuan and keep a man. You think you’re justified. You just have to make me curse you. If you have time, keep your own man in control. Hey, who are you talking to? Respect. I’ll… Let me remind you. Smash it. That fruit bowl is worth hundreds. The floor, foreign materials. Once the value exceeds 5,000. I can file a case. Intentional damage. This is not your hometown. Officers aren’t your connections. They’ll arrest you. Put down. She’s trying to piss us off. Nearly fell for that. I can wash by hands. Wash it clean. Manli. You’re too young to win us. Honey. Get me the medicine. Time for my pills. Did we affect us? I’ll take online classes later. Go ahead. I changed the Wi-Fi password. Nice move. Mr. Ding. What should I do about you? This is something for you. Not much. Please take it. No, what is this? Do take it. Ms. Qiu, look. [Fund-raising] You sure Prof. Ding’s relatives post this? Mr. Ding’s disciple Xue reposted. Though the photos are blurry, I can make out them. It’s them. So I underestimated Manli. You think she did this? Prof. Ding thinks highly of himself. How would he post to raise funds? Listen to this. “He wanted to turn to his relatives, but he’s a scholar living a hard life. Hopeless and penniless, he asks you for help.” He’d rather die than say something like that. Should we intervene? It’s about Mr. Ding’s image. It’s all a mess. Don’t. We don’t want mistakes. Let him fight Manli. No matter the result, it won’t be bad for us. When everything settles, we’ll show up. [Fund-raising] Mr. Ding. You’ve been so good to us. Now something happened to your family. So we pooled some funds. It’s not much, but… Hey. What are you guys doing? Nothing happened. Don’t buy this stuff. It’s smearing my name. We saw Ms. Hu reposted it. You don’t have to keep it from us. Enough. Take your money away. I don’t need your pity. We’re not pitying you. Simply want to help. Stop. Dad. What the hell did you do? Now my girlfriend and her parents all know you run out of money to pay for your medical bills. And that you can’t throw a wedding. So, did did she say anything? Nothing. She wanted a breakup. Now all her family know she married a poor guy who begs for hospital fees. Nonsense. Don’t worry. I will raise the money to throw a wedding. Listen… Go raise it then. What to do? He finally has a girlfriend. If they break up, our bride-dowry will be gone. Get Zhiyuan. Call him. His wife did this. He’ll take care. Yes. I… Hello? Zhiyuan. Come over, emergency. Hurry up. Emergency. Zhiyuan. What did you do exactly? You. When they come back, tell them to remove that stuff from online. Give our 200,000 back. Fugui. Zhiyuan. You can’t be fooled. He’s seeking justice for you. You’re too generous to leave this house empty-handed. She’s here. Why are you here? See? The young guy I told you about. They’re always together. Can’t bear to watch. Let me introduce. Xue Xiaozhou, my colleague. You’ll regret if you keep spouting nonsense. Prof. Ding. Please ask them to leave with their belonging. Remove that thing from online. OK. It’ll be depended on what you do. Uncle… Let’s go. We can’t. No. You mom said she has to give us the money. Would you stop messing around now? What about the money? Let’s go now. I won’t. I don’t leave. Fugui. I beg you. Let’s leave. You’re useless. A woman bullies you like this. You’re making our entire family ashamed. You won’t go? Fine. I’ll make you. We can’t go. Leave. Zhiyuan. We should stay. For money. If you don’t go, forget 200,000, I won’t take even 20,000. You. Will you leave? Go. Hurry. Let’s go. Go. Go… Are we leaving? Really? Let’s go. Shameless. Hold up. Who did you call shameless? Not you. Apologize. Don’t push it. I should say that to you. This young man requested the fund-raising online. If you upset him, he won’t take it down. Apologize. Sorry. I can’t hear you. Sorry, young man. I was wrong. Who do they think they are? Calm down. Don’t take it to heart. Calm down. Don’t get mad at them. What a scene. [Cash Advance] [Ding…] I want to share with you today The Turbulent Career. Between 19th and 20th centuries, many Western explorers like missionaries and travelers, visited Southwestern China, bearing various purposes. The sought and found. In the perspective of human science, they observed and recorded local customs and people. I hope you make time to read this. Cut. Put the sea cucumber box. Mr. Ding. We have a teleprompter. Just read along. Put that box nearer Mr. Ding. Closer. OK. All departments. Three, two, one, action. Mr. Ding. Tiger sea cucumber, for the worn-out middle-aged. Women thrive, men… rise. Cut. Mr. Ding. One more time. Emotions. More emotions. Stand by. Three, two, one, action. Tiger sea cucumber, for the worn-out middle-aged. Women thrive, men rise. Bravo. Where are we headed? Restaurant. Fugui. I’ve transferred the money to you. Did you receive? Yes. I called my in-laws to tell them the good news. Look at Zhiyuan. He gets money with a few calls. They want to cancel the wedding? They’ll regret. That’s right. By the way. I see your job is easy. Any vacancy there? I think our son can talk too. Why won’t you help him? Get him a job like yours. Yes. Look after him. Remember. We’re family. So fancy. The lights. Colorful. Like we were in a movie. Zhiyuan. The painting looks real. The furnishings are fancy. This private room is nice. Fugui. Sit here. No, I can’t. Seniors should sit in the middle. Listen to him. Sit. You sit there. OK. I’ll take my seat here. Come on. Uncle Fugui. Let’s drink this. This is good liquor. Don’t… Just had a surgery. No. Right. Then we’ll have juice. Juice is fine. Uncle and Aunt. I’ve always wanted to meet you. I just couldn’t make it. I’m here to apologize. Zhiyuan. She’s… Introduce her. Qiu Lisu. My uncle and aunt. Finally meet you. Uncle and Aunt. Just call me Lisu. Sorry I’ve been on business trips. Couldn’t see you in time. It’s OK. Work is more important. Finally meet you. Come over. Nice to meet you. Mr. Ding. I was wrong. What? She’s… His family needed money. Were the procedures necessary? You were away. I couldn’t use your account. I used the firm’s account, they were necessary. The firm would be under investigation. Enough. You failed. No excuse. Get your compensation and leave tomorrow. Please give me another chance. – Please…
– Stop! Uncle and Aunt. I was wrong. It was all my fault. Help me. Mr. Ding, please. Uncle, I… Lisu. She’s young and makes a mistake for once. Why won’t you forgive her? She’ll learn a lesson after this. Listen to Fugui. Did you hear? Thank them now. And Mr. Ding. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Ding. I’ll leave you alone. You go on. I’ll check up on the kitchen. Serve our dishes. OK. Come on. Dig in. You’re busy. What would you like to drink? Juice, OK? OK… I’ll help you. Can I drink wine? Lisu, it’s so kind of you. I got so many. How sweet of you. You’re welcome. Come to me when you visit Shanghai. OK? OK. Let me. You’re so nice. What’s the date? Take it. For what? Wedding. It’s your second marriage. We still have to meet each other’s family. Let me know. Take care. Careful. Bye… Bye. Take care. Call me. Zhiyuan. You’ve been living at school? Yes. Can I see? This is where I sleep. It’s not fancy. But, I have my books, food, and clothes. Enough. You should go. I’ll do some reading. Zhiyuan. About Uncle and Aunt. It’s really a misunderstanding. I’ll go read. Tell me if you’re still upset. I’m afraid you can’t take it. Tell me. I’m here. You set me up to write the preface for Fendou. You get close to me just to use me. Right? People told me what you were. I didn’t believe. Now… I don’t know what I should do. Never mind. Enough talking. Go. What did they call me? A vain gold digger who sells herself? None of my business. Don’t worry. I won’t smear your name. If I had cared about my name, I should’ve married my first love from school and got children. I’d been devoured by life. You wouldn’t spare a glance when I walked past you. But no. I wasn’t willing. I had this possibility in my life. I was not content. When I met a successful man who’d help me grow immensely, why couldn’t I fight for him? Sorry. I’m not that man. You’re wrong. Yes. I realized in the beginning. But I still chose to stay, because I love you. You see everything crystal clear. You know how the world goes in a deep way. Being with you, talking to you, it always makes me feel enlightened. Runnian left three years ago. I had admirers better than you. But in the end, we got together, because I really like you. You don’t have to. I’m merely a teacher. I’m mean and arrogant. I’m not that good. Zhiyuan. I know I failed you. But I really hope you can understand. Zhig is in big trouble. I can shut down and leave. But once I do, the rumors will be true. I’ll show them I, Qiu Lisu, on a higher better platform, can still achieve something. I want them all to know I have talent. I don’t solely rely on men. You feel me? I know your firm’s in trouble. I didn’t say I wouldn’t help. But I have principles. I know. That’s one of the reasons I love you so. I’m also glad our child has a father like you. Our child? Zhiyuan. I’m pregnant. You’re going to be a dad. Let’s go home. OK? Tiger sea cucumber. Women thrive. Men… rise. Look at his face. As if he had a gun against his head. I’ll finish this chapter soon. Go to bed. Did you forget what I told you? I… I mean, we need you. There’s a little kitten always covered in splotches. Because it hates baths
and washing its face, everyone calls it “Little Patch”. It always argues convincingly, “Why bother
when I’ll just get dirty again?” Zhiyuan. I hope you’ll take prenatal education more seriously. Well… Actually, you’re only two months pregnant now. Isn’t this prenatal education a bit premature? No, the doctor said it already has a pulse. That means it’s already a life. It can hear our voices. I think when Manli had Daer, there was no prenatal education either. So I think… I know you’re not a first-time father. This child means little to you. But it’s my first child. I never thought at this age, I can still get pregnant. I’m sorry. The doctor said hormones would affect my emotions. Well… I shouldn’t have said that. So, shall we read it again? There’s a little kitten always covered in patches because it hates baths and washing. So everyone calls it “Little Patch”. It always argues convincingly, “I’ll just get dirty again, why bother washing?” [Lisu] Zhiyuan. Hello? I saw your calls. Is everything OK? Remember the Sichuan cuisine restaurant we went to? I had that Red Oil Wontons. I remember. You said they were spicy and had a lot of water. Yes. I want them now badly. Can you get me some? Now? Right now. I want them now. But I’m occupied. You can ask Huang to get some. OK? I don’t think I want them, it’s the baby. They want Dad to get some for them, OK? OK. I see. I’ll be waiting. Mr. Ding. Finally. She’s waiting keenly for your delivery. It was a long line. I waited and waited. Let me take it. No… OK. Eat while it’s hot. What’s wrong? What? Red Oil Wontons they are. Zhiyuan. Stop talking. What? Red Oil… They’re just words. Huang. Get rid of them. I don’t want them. OK. I want to throw up hearing or smelling it. You OK? Sorry. I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I started craving for Re… like I was out of mind after I called you. But when you got them for me, the moment I smelled it, I couldn’t take it. I couldn’t eat. I don’t know why. Sorry. Sorry. It’s OK. You’re pregnant. Normal. Normal. You’re not mad at me? I’m not. But I should get going. I have classes. Call me if you want anything else to eat. Thanks. Zhiyuan. I forgot. The day after tomorrow, you have antenatal classes. New car? Yes. From Lisu’s company. I can use it. Zhiyuan. You’re a professor. A scholar. You need to keep a low profile in life. Your current wife is a big boss. You should pay more attention. You don’t want people calling you a man living off women. Dad, it’s not what you think. Apart from my salary, I have a program online. I do commercials and have commission. How much? They’re all different. But I’ll finally receive thousands. That’s much. Hear that? You won’t call him relying on his new wife? You won’t know who’s living off whom. Listen to yourself. Is a professor all about money? Don’t talk like that when you see her. You’ll embarrass yourself. Embarrass? Why? Zhiyuan is a professor who makes a huge money. She divorced too. Anyway, she took advantage of Zhiyuan. Mom. Dad. When you meet Lisu, don’t say I called you. Tell her you came on your own to see us. You want us to look after her. Why can’t you tell her? She’s having morning sickness badly. I have to be with her all the time. With the school and my program, I’m so caught up. I wanted to tell her the truth. I’m afraid she’ll misread me. I see. Is your wife difficult? Don’t worry. This time, we’ll discipline her. Mom. Rest assured. Mom will let her know who runs this family. Aunt. Hi, Uncle. Hello. Nice to see you. Lisu, isn’t it? Lisu? It’s Ms. Qiu. No, call me Lisu. If we call you Lisu, shouldn’t you address us differently? Mom, we’re all grown-ups. Mom. Dad. Come on in. Yes… OK. Careful. How’s your trip? It’s fine. This way. Detached. Watch the steps. Mom, Dad. Guess you didn’t have your fill. My chef does great cooking. Try it out. OK… Sit. Take your seats. Make yourself at home. Lisu. Should we sit like this? I forgot. They’re used to sitting facing the door. It’s not we’re used to. It’s a custom. Seniors take seats facing the south. It’s a rule. Sorry. I was inconsiderate. Dad, here. OK. Thanks. She’s nice. Don’t stand on ceremony. It’s the same wherever you sit. Sit. Zhiyuan. Sit to your dad’s left. Left for the honored. Switch. Lisu. You sit here. Next to me. OK. Dad. For you. Lisu. I’ve been a receptionist at office for decades. I can’t shake off my habits from work. As a leader, you should understand. Right? It’s OK. Let’s eat. Want juice? I’ll serve you. OK. Mom, Dad. Thank you for visiting us. Make yourself at home. OK. See this? General existence of the world. The architecture. At ba… Basic… architecture. Yes. The translation is… Zhiyuan. Mom and Dad. You’re chatting. I’ll come back later. You want me? For work. Your dad and Zhiyuan are discussing views on his program. Lisu, you can tell us. We’re no strangers. Yes, go ahead. Here’s the thing. For the next book meeting. We agreed to talk about Madame Bovary. If it’s confirmed, I’ll push the following promotion campaign. OK, Madame Bovary. Yes. What’s there to talk about Madame Bovary? It’s all cheesy stuff from France. Nothing serious. Dad. It’s generally a modern classic. In the past, it’s kind of novel. What’s good about it now? It’s overrated. Let’s not talk about its style. The plot. An unfaithful girl betrays her husband, showing her faces everywhere and fooling around. How could you discuss such things publicly? Inappropriate. Dad. Lisu. Your dad just speaks his mind. 你是当代女性You’re a modern woman. It’s natural you go out and do stuff. Mom. I didn’t think that way either. You’re reminding us to look at me that way. Lisu misunderstood. Help me explain myself. Yes. You misunderstood. Zhiyuan. Time for the baby’s bedtime stories. I’ll go. I hope you won’t mind. We need to talk. I know. My dad always speaks what’s on his mind. It’s nothing personal. What are you talking about? Am I that petty? Glad to hear that. I just want to know. Did they say when they’ll leave? They came to look after a pregnant you. I guess it will be a while. I know. But look. My morning sickness has weakened. And I have a nanny at home. At the firm, I have Jiang. I can’t bear to have the elders take care of me. And. The room facing north downstairs they live in lacks sunshine. In a long term, it’ll be bad for their health. Why don’t you tell them to go home later? No. They’ve just arrived. What will they think? I don’t think so. Dad and Mom are well-educated. They’re no average seniors. They’ll understand. What do you think? OK. Yes. I’ll make time to talk to them. It’s settled then. Soon. The king is throwing a wedding. The poor maid is gazing by the gate secretly. Look at the big mall. So much clothes. Dare, pick something for your grandpa. He’s handsome. Looks good in anything. I’m almost 70. It doesn’t matter what I wear. We should save money for his studies. Come home in the same plain clothes? The family will laugh at you. It’s OK. Mom. You’re going back? What’s the hurry? No. We were just talking. So what’s your plan? I mean if you have one, tell me in advance. It’s about to be a holiday. You need to book tickets early. It’s OK. Here’s my plan. When will be your book meeting? That must be after the holiday. I’m thinking about leaving after your meeting. Why? You still don’t get it? Your dad was talking to you about that Madame something. He used to teach and was obsessed with literature. You won’t ask him to give a speech? It was just a casual talk. Don’t just decide for me. I think it’s fine. Quit being modest. You guys could do a debate, a hot discussion. Actually, it’s a good idea. I really know about modern French novels. That’s right. You two can make a good topic. Prepare yourself. Make your son proud. Zhiyuan. What do you think? Mom. You’re… Of course it’s OK. Great. It’s settled then. Tell Lisu about it. Honey. Go. Pick an outfit for the occasion. It’s OK. It’s not. Daer. Pick something for him. That, that one. That one sells menswear. The restaurant… Great cooking. Here’s our car. It’s here? You should visit your colleagues on your own. Won’t we go together? Daer still has classes. Classes? Yes, at night. OK, get in. OK. Careful. OK. Call me when you arrive. Yes. Let’s go. Bye. Let’s go. I have classes. All your dishes are here. Enjoy. Thanks. Come on. This is your favorite. Dad. You don’t want Grandpa to join. Nonsense. When did I say that? Your bitter smile just now almost cracked me up. Really? Hey. No talking during meals. Don’t be nosy. You know now how many troubles Mom saved for you? In the past, Mom arranged everything from tickets, picking them up, and their tours in Shanghai. They visit as they like. What’s the hassle? After today’s shopping with them, you still say that? What’s bad about hanging out with them and buying stuff? Dad. Don’t you think this is the end. It’s just the beginning. Beginning. For instance, the tickets. They choose berth trains over bullet trains. Bullet trains take only 3 to 4 hours, while berth ones, 7 to 8. They can’t bear sitting for hours. They can lie on berths instead and have to lie on the lowest one. And the time. They leave early in the morning. So when they arrive, Granny can still take a nap at home. And to cap it all, Mom needed to guess their minds. Only in that way would they be nice. If she got it wrong, they’d call her thoughtless, ungrateful, you name it. She never told me. Yes, she did. But you’d always say, “She’s my mom. What should I do?” Hey. Mom. Let me take it. Was it fun? He’s such a big boy. You could get him a taxi. It’s on my way. New shoes? Pretty good. It wasn’t her. It was… my parents. Right? You don’t need to lie. It doesn’t matter. You don’t mind? I do. But this is between us adults. Nothing to do with him. You’re an excellent lady. Say goodbye to Dad. Bye, Dad. What did you get for dinner? Spaghetti. Spaghetti. Was it good? As usual. Zhiyuan. Did you book the tickets? When will they leave? You’re using the computer? I’ll come later. Zhiyuan. You have something to tell me? No. When will you stop avoiding me? Sit down. Look at you. Avoiding you? About your parents. Listen. They’ll leave after the book meeting. Why? Mom said I should invite my dad to give a speech, to discuss with me. Mom said… What do you think? It’s OK to insert a discussion. Zhiyuan. I’ve been holding Maple Book Meeting for years. The guests are all big bosses of Shanghai. They’re busy. They’ll give half of a day. What does it mean? They’re enthusiastic about culture. In an event like this, can you really invite a middle school teacher? My dad knows about literature. And he’s my dad. I can’t turn him down. I have no issues with your dad. It’s just work is work. It’s unprofessional of you. And it downgrades the meeting. Can you calm down? I wish I could. Thought I wouldn’t tell you this. Here, read it yourself. [Medical Records] I went to the doc. They said the baby has a stunted growth, probably because I have a bad mood lately. Yes, they’re your parents. But I’m also your family. And so is your baby. He’s yours. They wouldn’t want anything to happen to him, would they? I hope you think carefully. Tell them what you must tell. Manli. What brings you here? How’s your dad doing? Had emergency surgery overnight. Not out of danger yet. If there’s anything I can help with, don’t hesitate to ask. Nothing, really. Just keep an eye on Daer these days. Got it, no problem. You go ahead. No need to wait here. Okay. Here, take this. What? I can’t accept this. Take it back. Don’t be polite with me. You used to earn more and spent more on the family. Now that I earn more, I should contribute more. Really didn’t expect that. Didn’t expect what? Here, have some water. Didn’t expect you to hold no grudge. Last time, I pushed you into the river. Actually, I should thank you. That push of yours last time make me understand many truths. Huh? I mean it. Zhiyuan. We’re not family now. You know? I appreciate your kindness. Don’t say that. Anyway I’ve been drinking your father’s
medicinal wine for many years. Now. Take this money as
payment for the medicinal wine. Okay? If you won’t take it,
then I won’t either. Just leave it here. Fine then. I’ll just consider this as
a regular friend visiting an elder. Thank you on my father’s behalf. Hu Degong’s family? Here! – Hu Degong? – Here. How is he? Hu Degong woke up. That’s wonderful! Thank you, doctor. Good. Thank you. All right, now you can rest easy. Good. It’s alright. Terrific. He’s fine now. That’s great. Xiaozhou? I came right after seeing Daer off. I heard Mr. Hu is out of danger. Yes. Get some rest now. I’ll stay here. I bought you breakfast. Eat before you go. Who are you? My colleague, Xue Xiaozhou. You met at my place. That time with your uncle and aunt. He took care of Daer for me yesterday. Xue Xiaozhou. Xiaozhou, right? Thank you. Manli. I’ll pick up Daer later. Let him stay at my place for now. I’ve already talked with Daer. I’ll take care of him these days. Daer said
his grandparents are still here. Professor Ding needs to host his parents while also caring for his pregnant wife. So let’s not have Daer add to the chaos, right? Then I won’t stand on ceremony with you. – Thanks you. – It’s fine. Daer enjoys playing with me too. Hu Degong’s family member, right? Yes. Hu Degong will be
transferred to a regular ward soon. Let me explain a situation to you. Currently, the wards are full. For now, he can only
use an extra bed in the hallway. What? My father just came out of ICU. He needs proper rest. Could you please do something
about the bed situation? Don’t worry. We’ll arrange it
as soon as a bed becomes available. Of course. We provide the same level of care
to all patients. Don’t worry. Thank you, doctor. Okay. Thank you. How is it? I heard Mr. Hu is all settled in. Pretty good. How’s his condition? Doctor says quite stable. Thanks. Okay. What are you doing here? I came to visit Daer’s grandfather. Dad. Can you hear me, Dad? Luckily Zhiyuan helped out this time. Fortunately he put in a word
with Mr. Huang. That’s why you got this bed. So it was you who pulled strings. Not exactly pulling strings. I happened to run into Mr. Huang. Just mentioned it casually. Mr. Huang knows someone from the Health Bureau. He made the call. Happened to have a bed available. Dad… I mean, Daer’s grandfather was checked in right away. Don’t be too modest. For you to actually ask for help, I appreciate the gesture. Once I get through this busy period, I’ll buy you to dinner. Since you’ve got company, I’ll head back to office. Oh. Dad. Dad. Hey, let me tell you something. In that chatgroup, many people
already got their money back. So I added someone
from that. investment company A Mr. Wang. That young man told me to get back the 500,000,
we need to pay taxes first. Pay taxes? On our own money? Why pay taxes? That’s what they said. But Wang explained the original company that went bust
got shut down, so the CEO switched to another company
to process payments. The new company’s reason for
disbursement is investment profits, so taxes are required. How much tax? Twenty percent of the principal. And they want us to transfer it first. Twenty percent. That’s 100,000 yuan. Look at our current financial situation. We barely have
100,000 yuan saved up. If we really encounter scammers… I’m scared too. But all the information checks out. Scammer can’t possibly know such specifics. And those few
who got money in the group, I privately added them and asked. I checked all their Moments. They look legit. Alright. This time, we must be cautious. [Transfer slip] Sir, Ma’am. You want to transfer money? Yes. Take out the money from the passbook. Transfer it to this account. Do you know the recipient? Yes. Yes, we do. What’s your relationship? We… He’s my son. You’re Mr. Ding. The person you’re transferring to doesn’t share your surname. My son shares my surname. Right. Right. What’s going on here? I’m transferring money to my own child,
and you ask so many questions. Does your bank want to go out of business? It’s not like that. Telecom fraud
has been rampant these past two years. For security reasons,
we need to ask more questions. See? [Wang Xiuhong’s ID] My son shares my surname. No problem, right? Hurry with the transfer. My son needs the money urgently. If this gets delayed,
I’ll file a complaint. Why is Wang’s number disconnected? Try message him. Why did he block me? What… Well… Ask those who received money
in the group chat if they have other
contact info for Wang. What? How come this group got disbanded? It’s over. We’re finished now. Lost even our funeral savings. Hurry, call Zhiyuan. Get him to figure something out. You can’t get a word out of him if you tried. What’s the point telling him anything? Back then, we always had Manli to handle these things for us. How come now you… Manli? Right. Go to Manli. She doesn’t have to help us now. Can’t worry about that anymore. When that investment scheme collapsed, Manli helped us
find the financial company. She knows a lot of people. She must know what’s going on. Let’s go. Hurry up! Go! Hurry up and eat the shrimp. Finished your homework? Yes. But I can’t solve two math problems. I think… No, you don’t. Look it up online yourself. But my school teacher
came up with the question. No solution online. Then ask your classmates or teachers. Could it be Xiaozhou? Daer. Grandpa, Grandma. Why are you here? What? Your tone doesn’t sound welcoming. No, not at all. Hello, you guys. Welcome. Come in. Okay. There’s a homeowners’ meeting tonight.
I need to go to the property management office. You stay home and keep Grandpa and Grandma company, okay? No rush, Manli. We… came to see you. Me? Well. You might have fallen victim
to telecom fraud. That can’t be. If they were scammers how would they know about the financial products
we bought years ago, our home address, and even our ID numbers? It’s obvious. The financial company
sold your information. That’s impossible. Manli. Back then when you helped us recover
those financial products, the other party said they would take full responsibility. Seven or eight years have passed. I reckon it should be our turn by now. You’ve been to this company before. Could you help us go ask? I suggest you report to the police immediately. There might still be hope of
recovering the money. That Wang was actually quite decent. He couldn’t be a scammer, could he? Besides, we’re not those uneducated elderly folks. We’re not that easily fooled. Alright then. In that case, you go ask Wang again? I… You’re… Manli. Do you not want to
help with this matter? It’s not that I don’t want to help. I simply don’t know how to help. Manli. Are you still upset about the breakup? That’s completely unrelated. It’s been so long already. I understand. Back then, Zhiyuan who abandoned you and started a new family. Now his current wife is about to give birth soon. But let us make this clear. This money is for Daer. So, take it seriously. I appreciate your kindness. I appreciate it on Daer’s behalf too. But Dingding is my son. I can support him. No need for you to worry. It’s getting late. Maybe you should head back first. Dingding has school tomorrow. Look at you. You’re so cold-hearted. That’s not appropriate. There are things I didn’t want to say. But since this is your attitude, fine, then we won’t hold back either. The root of this current trouble lies with you. The root lies with me? You must be mistaken. Not a penny of your money ever made it into my account. That can’t be right. Back then, the one million
relocation compensation was intended to use for our retirement. Then 500K vanished in
financial management. It was you who suggested to use the remaining 500K to buy an education annuity for Daer. And you’d take care of
our retirement, right? Now that you’ve split with Zhiyuan, the money belonging to me and my husband should be returned to us. These are two separate matters. That money was used to buy insurance for Dingding. Whether I’m with Ding Zhiyuan or not has nothing to do with the child. He’s still your grandson, isn’t he? That’s not how it works. Once the money was given, how it’s used was entirely up to you. We had no way of knowing. Moreover, raising children is parents’ responsibility. Grandparents helping is a blessing. Not helping is only natural. Since you won’t help us
get the money back, we won’t help raise your child either. I’ll say this one last time. That money was used
to buy insurance for Dingding. You agreed to it initially, didn’t you? Now we’re having second thoughts. Can you get the money back
just by changing your mind? Then do that to the scammer. Didn’t I just explain? Wang couldn’t be a scammer. Okay. Wang isn’t a scammer. He’s just redistributing your assets according to your intelligence level. Now that’s not right. How dare you speak to me like this? Look down on me
when everything’s fine but come running when there’s trouble. I’m kind, not stupid. Why are you here? I asked him to come. Let’s talk in the study. As you can see my situation, I’m having some work problems. I’m not doing as good . Now my father’s bedridden. I definitely don’t have the money. If you and your parents insist on this, I can make things ugly. Don’t stoop to their level. Don’t worry. This money will definitely
go to our son. I can guarantee that. I believe you. Then please go back there and explain to your parents, okay? You… Go ahead. What’s wrong? Nothing. I brought this upon myself. She’s pregnant. Always orders me around. The slightest dissatisfaction, and she gives me attitude. It’s just strange. You weren’t like that when pregnant. I wish I could. But I don’t have her privileges. Giving you attitude? In the end I’d the one who suffered. Her tantrums have become unbearable. So I thought of bringing my parents to help care for her. But never expected Never I expected… You’d gain three more masters. You thought two negatives
make a positive. But married life isn’t as simple as math problems. Professor Ding, you’ve made your bed, now lie in it. Serves you right. That’s right. I’ve made your bed, now lie in it. I deserve this. It’s all karma. I won’t laugh at you anymore. If you’re depressed, it won’t do good to our son. Adjust your mindset yourself. Anyway, I still want to thank you. All these recent events
have made me realize you did so much and bore so much for me before. But back then, I didn’t see it. If you’d said that earlier, I wouldn’t have
pushed you into the river. Zhiyuan, what are you talking about? Why keeping it from me and your dad? Here we go again. Zhiyuan. There are some things I don’t know if you want to hear. Go ahead. Your parents are intellectuals, but when people get old, they become willful and unreasonable. At such times, children should be firm. You can’t indulge them in everything. Just like my dad. If from the very beginning, I’d disciplined him when he wouldn’t take his meds, he wouldn’t be hospitalized
with a stroke now. This is my experience. Listen to me if you want. Before, I was helping you play this role. Now that I’m gone, you’ll have to play this role yourself. If you think I’ve said too much, don’t be upset. No. I think what you said
makes a lot of sense. Thank you. Zhiyuan. What did she say to you
just now in the study? Nothing. Dad, Mom. Call the police. Call the police? If we weren’t scammed,
why call the police? That’s right, Zhiyuan. Hu Manli fooled you with just a few words She’s just refusing to
repay our family’s money. Don’t disturb her again. Forget it.
Don’t interfere in this matter. I can see clearly you’re no match for her. I said don’t disturb her again! Don’t you understand? Listen to me! Get in! Go home! Dad, Mom. Don’t leave yet. Listen. I’ve booked you train tickets for tomorrow at 10 a.m. The fastest one available. Pack your things tonight. I’ll see you off
after breakfast tomorrow. Zhiyuan. Are you trying to kick us out? You’ve been here for
quite a while now. You’ve mostly finished
what needed to be done. Lately I’ve been running
between school and work. I don’t have time to take care of you. Go home. You can come back later. Done. Tickets ready. But we haven’t accomplished anything
we came for. Enough! Stop talking, just stop! Can’t you hear what he’s implying? He’s kicking us out. Then… The book club thing, you won’t let your father attend either? I’ve thought about this matter. It’s inappropriate. Inappropriate? Indeed. We should never have come. Inappropriate! Go! You’re the one who invited us here. Now you’re driving us away. Hey. Your son has become successful now and disowns his parents. Dad, Mom. it’s not what you think. If you think that way, there’s nothing I can do. Get some rest. Ding Zhiyuan. Remember this. This path was your own choice. You’ll have to walk every slope
yourself from now on. From this day forward, I’ll never be your safety net
in life again. If you fall into quicksand
and can’t get out, you can just wait there to die slowly. Before, it was me
helping you play this role. Now there’s no more me. You’ll have to play this role yourself.