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QIAOQIAO HE
LI XING
Delicious?
So-so.
Good?
I said so-so.
Just so-so?
Smile a little.
Is something wrong?
Smile, like this.
I'm all alone. Why should I smile?
For me.
I'm always with you.
Let's eat. Guess what this is?
Tomato bamboo shoot soup.
The bowl is really ugly though.
My soup in your bowl.
How is it?
Delicious.
Let's put a band-aid on this brainless idiot.
Thanks.
In the orchard…
Oops!
Let me drink that for you. Allow me!
There's an elephant!
And crabs!
Everything in the zoo but crabs!
Drinking again?
You're losing on purpose!
5 YEARS AGO
Let's break up.
I want to work and settle down in Shanghai.
Can you even afford a wedding dress?
You'll be a famous chef, and I'll be a renowned designer.
If you buy a LANYU dress, I'll force myself into it.
Let's not give up our dreams.
Okay, fine.
Then…
Let's break up.
For how long?
How long do you need?
It's a break up, there's no time frame.
I won't stop you.
Go after everything you want.
How much time do you need?
Five years then.
As of September 16, 2007, we're broken up.
If we're both single in five years
we can get married.
It's done, Mr. Nam. Keep this for us.
Smile.
Good bye.
Bye, bye.
MaoMao, make yourself pretty. Get ready for a feast for a king!
How is it?
It tastes like glutamic acid and sodium.
What? What's that?
MSG and preservatives.
Leaving already?
Wait.
What's this?
Honey, you ordered that. It's…
It's, um…
Stop bumbling! It's rigatoni!
Yeah, that's right.
Look at this plate.
The enamel's rough. It looks so cheap.
It barely looks edible.
Blasphemy! This rigatoni is drowning in tomato sauce.
When slicing fish, the angle is crucial.
Slicing too much affects the texture.
I heard the snapper here is to die for.
"Fresh" and "seasonal" aren't the same.
Snapper season is all but over.
No matter how fresh, it tastes dry and tough.
I told you to chop, not cut.
What the hell?
This is all wrong.
Look at this, it's got anorexia.
Is there anything you like about anything?
Sure, but not here.
Wait for me.
Where could these be heading?
Be careful, you might end up all alone.
Do you know how you'll end up a cat lady?
It's all due to your pickiness.
Window shop in your 20s,
get a taste before 30,
then all good men are at the altar.
You hear me?
Are you belittling me?
If my ceramics don't sell, I'll put on a show in Beijing.
TAKE YOUR MEDS
The doctor said you're okay now.
Why the meds?
They're vitamins. A force of habit.
I get antsy if I don't take anything.
RuiJu's chef is working on a snapper.
Without proper cleansing
the smell of fish might influence the taste of a whole dish.
The Asian Challenge final is on the line,
so not even a small mistake is acceptable.
Chef Li is now cutting the fish.
What is the reason behind selecting a red snapper?
To make snapper sushi in this weather…
Isn't that Li Xing?
Yeah.
Red snappers are in the mating season.
It's highly nutritious during mating season.
But normal snapper's…
It's his fault, he raised the bar for you.
It's low in nutrients and not very tender. It's freshness is pointless.
Dragon soaring out of the sewer.
Growing more handsome too.
How did he become an ex?
I'll do my best in the finals
and use my skills to go all the way!
Are you confident? That he's waiting for you?
There's a secret I've been keeping from you.
I, MaoMao, cross my heart
and vow to never blame emotional turmoil on PMS
and reveal QiaoQiao's secret.
Okay… Li Xing and I…
wrote a break up contract.
We promised to wed if we're both single in five years.
-Five years? But you… -Stop.
It's all in the past, don't bring up the past.
I'm fully resurrected and leading a new life.
Then what are you waiting for? What if some bimbo steals him?
That's impossible.
Now I get it.
You had an ulterior motive for going to Beijing.
The show was just an excuse!
Don't make up nonsense.
Just look at you, grinning like a fool.
So embarrassing.
LI XING: CALL ME WHEN YOU'RE FREE
Is it him?
You think he's gonna bring up the contract?
How should I respond?
Tell him you're hitched and set me up with him.
You're a piece of work!
How dare you set your eyes on my man?
Stop right there!
Stop, I said!
What's wrong?
Got scratched.
You always carry band-aids?
Didn't think you'd call.
Finally got around to it?
Been waiting long? You shouldn't have.
Did you know that I'm in the Asian Challenge finals?
You didn't call me for that, did you?
No, it's something else.
Listen carefully, don't flip out.
I have good news for you.
Okay, I'm ready.
I'm getting married.
I want to invite you to my wedding in Beijing.
Hello?
Are you there?
QiaoQiao.
MaoMao was… I mean…
-My cat jumped me. -Cat?
Since when did you have a cat?
You know I always liked cats.
Who's the bride?
My boss' daughter.
That's great.
Actually,
I wanted to tell you from the get-go
that you shouldn't be alone, and not to wait for me, because I met someone.
Yeah? Great!
You don't need to worry, I'm happy here with my cat.
BEIJING
Here is a menu.
I don't need a menu. Tomato bamboo shoot soup please.
Tomato bamboo shoot soup?
That's not on our menu, would you like to take a look?
Okay, I'll go ask the chef.
Chef, a customer wants tomato bamboo shoot soup.
That's not on the menu.
-May I? -That's what I told her,
but she only wants that.
I'll take care of it, don't worry.
Here's your soup.
-Thank you. -You're welcome.
Wait,
have you forgotten?
Tomato bamboo shoot soup.
You must let it cool a bit. It tastes the best that way.
I didn't forget, I was testing you.
So did I pass?
We'll find out soon.
Why come so early? The wedding's in two weeks.
Did you come to steal me?
Don't flatter yourself, I'm here for my exhibition and some other…
-Li Xing. -Over here.
Let me introduce you.
This is my fiancé Zhou Rei.
And this is QiaoQiao.
She's a tableware designer.
I'm so happy to finally meet you.
Li Xing told me so much about you.
She grew up in France, you'll get used to her.
Merci.
Li Xing and I are picking out my wedding dress today.
We gotta go soon, hope I wasn't intruding.
Not at all.
No, of course not, the wedding dress, right.
Yes.
I was gonna go alone.
You know how cumbersome it is.
Most men hate doing stuff like that,
but Li Xing insisted that he go with me.
Of course.
QiaoQiao, you look so pale. Are you okay?
I'm hypoglycemic.
Go on, eat.
You haven't passed my test yet.
-What test? -It's nothing.
I prepared that soup for her, to test my cooking skills.
How is it?
You only get 50 points.
That's it?
You know, this soup is my favorite dish.
Only my mother can make it.
But this is made by a stepmom.
You used seed potatoes.
You were supposed to use baby potatoes for this,
because seed potatoes aren't sweet.
And the bamboo shoot is stale and too salty.
What do you expect?
People get old in five years. Why shouldn't a bamboo shoot?
You sound like a real critic.
To me, Li Xing is the greatest chef in the world.
I love everything he makes.
Almost time?
-Can we go? -Yeah.
QiaoQiao, why don't you come help me pick out a dress?
Me?
I know you're free.
You've got nothing to do, right?
Don't you wanna see it?
No…
I'm sorry.
He can't be serious.
A wedding dress is not just a dress.
The designer must know the client's favorite scent and color
and also the love that she yearns for.,
Only after including these details
can a dress be perfect.
So Ms. Zhou, which scent do you like the most?
The cassia scent.
Yeah, cassia.
Early autumn in October,
that moist leaf scent after rain.
And your favorite color?
Beige!
Yes, beige!
Not too white and not too yellow.
Close to that of a lily.
What kind of love do you yearn for?
One that's fated! A perfect soul mate!
Li Xing, I'm so moved. You remembered everything.
And the love I yearn for is the love between us.
Should we try a dress?
This way please.
These are our newest designs.
Why don't you start with a style you like?
We have tube top, bubble, feather, and even lace trimmings.
Take a look around.
-How's this? -It's beautiful.
-Why don't you try it on? -Okay.
Ms. Zhou, this way please.
I'll wait outside.
Could someone help me?
Yeah, I'll help you.
Thank you.
The chest could be two inches bigger.
This size would be perfect for you.
Has he ever told you? That I came onto him?
You? You came onto him?
Yeah, he's the perfect man for me.
Perfect?
First, he's best cook in the world and has a respectable job.
Second, he can afford a dress like this.
Fulfilling my childhood dream.
Third, he's got a car, a house, and good looks.
But even if he lost everything I would love him.
I still want to be with him.
Thank you for breaking up with him when you did.
I found the perfect man because you let him go.
QiaoQiao, have a sip.
Do you have a boyfriend?
Sure, of course, I do.
No gal should be without one.
Ms. Zhou, have you put it on yet?
Yes, I'm ready.
Amazing, you look so beautiful.
My design really comes alive on you.
It looks so good on her, don't you agree, QiaoQiao?
You look stunning in this suit.
But… Li Xing
are you sure about that collar?
Why not something a little lower, to make your neck look slender.
And the shirt color is too pale. You look like a penguin.
Don't you think the veil's too thick?
And I think this dress shows too much cleavage.
You're not going to a night club.
Too tight here and too full here.
So bulgy front and back,
it almost looks like…
You look like a shoddily made ceramic!
And the train, it's way too short.
It's gotta be several times longer.
That's how you look chic.
She has really good pointers.
Yeah?
Please make those changes.
No, wait… my opinion's not important.
Of course it is, please take good notes.
Okay.
QiaoQiao, ciao.
Ciao.
See you soon.
Don't forget our dinner plans.
Come sit in the front.
What do you think of Zhou Rei?
She's great, sexy, and very bling bling.
Knowing French is a plus.
But why do you like her?
I saw the photos you uploaded.
You've dated everyone, from white to Japanese girls.
How can I know who's right until I date them?
Zhou Rei's gentle, kind, and from a good family.
She's impeccable wife material.
Must've been impossible to resist.
But you didn't have to drag me there.
I know you're mad at me.
But since you don't need that dress,
why shouldn't someone else have it?
And unlike you
I want a stable life.
Five years have passed.
I can't wait any longer.
It was a hard decision, but it was the right one.
You said so yourself five years ago,
that you'd marry me if I could afford that dress.
And now I finally can.
But I'm sorry, I gave it to someone else.
I'm moving forward.
I'm sorry
This is a hotel?
Don't waste money on a hotel. Stay in my new home.
-Your new home. For newlyweds? -Yeah.
I'm not going.
It's okay, I won't tell Zhou Rei.
Arrived.
I don't wanna stay here.
Come on, it's all right.
Don't be so stubborn.
This is not right. I'm going to a hotel.
What's with sudden kindness?
Are you gonna take advantage of me?
You must be delusional.
This is my new home, stay here free of charge.
But don't mention it to Zhou Rei.
Come, I'll show you around.
This way.
It's a duplex.
Come on already.
This is my bed.
Not bad, eh? This is solid wood.
And the mattress was really expensive.
If you insist!
Wait.
You can't sleep on the newlywed's bed.
-You have the floor all to yourself. -On the floor?
Yeah, I got blankets.
Don't worry, no need to thank me.
It'll be comfy.
Come.
You'll love what's behind here.
Because of this, you won't need a humidifier.
Let me show you master bathroom.
Beautiful, isn't it?
For your eyes only. You can't use it.
Because Zhou Rei has mysophobia.
Watch out.
Use the guest bathroom downstairs.
But don't leave any stains on the mirror.
And wash the sink thoroughly afterwards.
This is the kitchen, check it out.
Beer, wine, bowls, it's all here.
Nice, right?
Sorry, I forgot to mention,
you can't use this as well.
ZhouRei'll get upset if she notices smoke odor.
But I prepared something for you.
Look.
I prepped all this food for you to eat.
Just nuke it in the microwave.
You used to microwave your food all the time, right?
I thought of everything, haven't I?
Hurt your hand?
Band-aid.
You still carry them, as always.
Do it yourself.
Don't drop any blood on the floor.
Oh, yeah.
I took care of all the utilities.
Make yourself at home and call if you need something.
What is that? You had it with you all day.
None of your business.
You must be tired, I'll let you rest.
I'm off.
Save me money?
He's just trying to make me jealous…
How dare he tell me to sleep on the floor?
He's not watching me 24/7.
Yeah, make a huge mess.
What are you doing?
Are you still eating?
Oh, my God, honey, stop eating!
It's game over if you gain weight.
I ate like a rabbit for five years.
I'll do whatever I want.
Snap out of it! Don't let anger shake your reason!
You're right, I'm still in the fight.
I must grind my blade and wait for a chance to strike.
Where's that facial mask?
Beautify, beautify.
Welcome, took you long enough.
QiaoQiao! Bonjour!
Let's go.
Bonjour.
Come on, we're waiting.
That dense pig.
Mom, Dad.
QiaoQiao's here! Remember her?
QiaoQiao!
Madame!
Where have you been? Didn't you miss me?
So good to see you.
Come in, sit down.
It's been too long. Look at you, why're you so skinny?
Are you not eating well?
Because you never cook for me!
You haven't been around! Sit, sit.
-It is a bird's nest, mom! -Oh! Thank you.
I got your favorite drink!
Thanks, thanks.
You didn't have to bring anything.
Mom, Zhou Rei has something for you too.
QiaoQiao has been away too long.
He gave up drinking because of hypertension.
Father, this is blueberry vinegar.
This vinegar softens arteries and lowers cholesterol too.
And she only eats organic food now.
No more processed food.
I brought some mixed grains. They're great for metabolism
Very healthy.
-Thank you. -Such a kind child.
You're an angel.
You two are perfect.
Yeah, get married already.
The best daughter-in-law!
By the way, my folks want to treat you to dinner.
They brought delicacies.
Sure, sure.
-I haven't gone to Taiwan for a long time. -I really miss the oyster omelet.
Yeah. Oyster omelets are good.
They are very rare.
-That's right. -Nothing in Beijing.
Could you come by later?
Why?
Got a present for you.
Scoff at me all you want.
At this rate, I'm gonna completely lose this war.
I'm worried about you.
It's okay, I got a plan. One final move.
Be a little clumsy and tipsy, and then offer my body.
I already got him alone.
Only Li Xing and I are at the house now.
Don't be so forward. Be the damsel in distress.
Cry and tell him you can't live without him. Be feminine.
I'm hanging up, scheme on your own.
I had my eyes on this already.
From far away.
You're rude. Like a Thai.
It's still mine.
I don't want to be a damsel in distress.
So what did you want to give me?
Put it on, you'll catch a cold.
So this is your present?
No, but your nose's full of blackheads!
And I even see a white hair!
This hair is black!
This is the present?
Thanks.
Good evening everyone!
We have reached the Asian Challenge final.
It's down to final four contestants.
They are Chinese,
Korean,
Japanese, and Pakistani.
By accumulating the most points
the winner will become the chef of a Michelin three-star restaurant.
The final consists of four stages
divided into four different tastes: sour, spicy, bitter and sweet.
Today's theme is sour, which makes my mouth water and cringe.
Without further ado, let's get started!
China's Li Xing received a ton of praise in the previous round.
What will he show us today?
He cuts cherry tomatoes and slices an apple.
Pours olive oil and fries the apple slices.
What does citric green apple makes you think of?
The taste of first love! Don't you agree?
The Pakistani chef is slicing a cucumber.
I smell the rich shrimp aroma.
The skillful knife work on the Alaskan salmon
by the Japanese chef is impressive.
The Korean chef's knife is coming alive.
Just look at that precision.
We are near the end of the match.
The chefs are in the final stretch.
Li Xing puts the finishing touch on with his sauce.
I'm told he ordered special plates for the match.
Starting countdown.
Five… four… three… two… one. Time's up!
The black dishes in front of our three judges
contain the work of China's Li Xing.
It's apple sauce foie gras.
Let's hear the judges' critique.
This is a great dish.
It's full of flavor and very creative.
I can't praise it enough.
It's meticulous.
Color, scent, taste, they're all amazing!
I don't know if you noticed
but the color combo of food and china
is simply stunning.
It feels like the work of a true master.
It is a truly inspired work of cuisine.
Li Xing wins this round with the most points.
Continue your hard work, and good luck.
Of course, sir.
-How are you two doing? -We're very happy.
Look after my pumpkin, she's my only daughter.
-Don't worry, she's a big help too. -I trust her with you.
My parents love her as well. How about lunch tomorrow?
Li Xing! You traitor of love!
Hello? Will you keep it down?!
You womanizing fool!
Say that to his face.
Brainless idiot! I'll destroy you!
Aren't you embarrassed?
You stupid tool!
QiaoQiao, are you okay?
Hello?
I didn't know you had such deep feelings for him.
Does he know what you did for him?
And how you lived your last five years?
He doesn't know anything about what you did.
You gave it your best shot.
Please come back.
It's time for you to lower your blade…
No, let me rephrase that.
Let him go, there're other men out there.
Why should I give up?
Not me.
MaoMao. What do you think I should do?
You're at an impasse!
You're up against the beautiful daughter
of a ridiculously rich family.
And you… there's nothing you can do.
The best plan, at times, is retreating.
MaoMao, don't hang up.
I gotta take Li Xing's call.
Okay, okay, talk to him.
Hello?
QiaoQiao, it's me.
Since you're back in town,
let's get together with our friends for dinner.
How's tomorrow?
By the way, Zhou Rei told me that you have a boyfriend.
Why don't you invite him? I'd love to meet him. Is that okay?
All right, it's settled then.
Uh… okay, okay.
MaoMao.
Yeah?
Get on the first flight to Beijing tomorrow.
Beijing?
Listen carefully. You're tall, handsome and filthy rich.
You chased after me for a few years
but I don't like you.
Got that?
So you'll pay for the flight?
Of course!
I'll give him a proper spanking.
This will bring out his true colors.
Chengzi!
Hey, QiaoQiao!
Xiaowei, Dapang!
QiaoQiao!
Welcome!
Say hello to my boyfriend.
MaoMao flew in from Shanghai to see me.
FYI, I come from a rich family.
I have a crush on her,
so help me win her heart.
Is that so?
Twister? I wanna play too!
Hold this for me.
You all ready?
Okay, okay!
Right foot on yellow.
Left hand on green.
Right hand on yellow.
Why do you like her?
Actually, I'm her ga…
Gaze!
I fell in love with her gaze.
So, why couldn't you seal the deal?
Because…
Because I…
-I… -You what?
I'm…
I can't make her heart pound.
That's right.
Thrilled with love?
But I still cannot let
a good person like QiaoQiao suffer from someone else.
Of course.
Right hand on blue.
I won!
-Welcome back, QiaoQiao! -Cheers!
MaoMao, you're really flexible.
Of course, I used to do water yoga.
You should try…
He's got a stunning body.
Is that bag limited edition? So pretty.
Thanks, honey…
Friends call each other honey in Shanghai.
Oh, yeah!
QiaoQiao is having an exhibition here.
Please come check it out.
QiaoQiao, that's great.
I designed the pamphlet myself.
QiaoQiao, your boyfriend is great.
He's funny and so full of passion.
Why don't you get married and have a stable life?
Li Xing, don't you agree?
Don't be so cruel, you might end up alone.
You're right, I may leave him if he lacks determination like you did.
Did Li Xing really chase after you?
I remember you kissing Li Xing first.
Right here too, we all witnessed it.
The photo's still on the wall, let me go find it.
What?
Weird, the photo's gone.
Why do I think that it was the other way around?
Li Xing, you got close to her by making her lunch.
Apparently QiaoQiao was following Li Xing.
He's right.
I got it backwards, I hit my head earlier.
But thankfully you broke up with him.
Otherwise, how could he have hitched a gal like Zhou Rei?
So pretty and smart.
Are you really her friends? Cut QiaoQiao some slack!
I only speak the truth.
Li Xing, when's the wedding?
In two weeks.
You guys promised to come.
Of course.
Please come.
Care to join our "Kiss for Beef" promo?
If two of you kiss for one minute in front of everyone
you win free beef!
Awesome! MaoMao, we'll help you win her over.
I know she's been very tough on you.
And you can use this opportunity
to win us free beef too.
Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!
Why not, it's no big deal!
Li Xing…
One, two, three, four, five…
…56, 57, 58, 59, 60! Nice!
Excellent, I'll get you your prize!
Come on, come on!
Raise your glasses!
To free beef!
You're drunk.
I'm okay, I'm okay.
We're off, my good friends.
Don't forget our wedding.
Sure, sure.
-Bye-bye. -Bye-bye.
Let me give you a ride.
-Sure. -No thanks.
Oh, right. We wanted to take a walk.
Okay.
-Nice meeting you. -You too.
Let's go.
Bye-bye.
What's wrong? Say something.
Why did you play Twister! Drooling like an idiot!
Doesn't everyone else say "honey"? Why are you avoiding my kiss?
You ruined everything!
It doesn't matter to me.
Go jump off a bridge!
I got all your darlings, every one of 'em.
Sign over here.
Here.
How could they put that there? Over here is better.
Honey, isn't this better?
Is this… depicting high tide or low tide?
I think it's low tide.
It's as if someone is watching the low tide reclining.
He starts chasing after it,
but the tide feels further and further away.
Then don't chase it. Do you still want this exhibition?
I only wanted this so I could come back for him.
Why don't we go back to Shanghai?
Just admit defeat. Why don't you get it?
MAOMAO SEEMED LIKE A GOOD GUY, I'M GLAD HE'S BY YOUR SIDE
NO NEED TO CHASE THE TIDE, IT COMES BACK IN A FEW HOURS - MM
Oh, my God.
I don't believe it. What have you done to my place?
You really made yourself at home.
Don't worry. I'll clean it up before leaving.
I'm heading back to Shanghai.
When?
Tomorrow.
Then…
let's have one last dinner.
This place's changed too.
But some things didn't.
HONG ZHEN SHI LUN
5 YEARS AGO
Mr. Nam, it's been a while.
Hey, have a seat.
Mr. Nam, could you lower the volume?
QiaoQiao, I promise you,
I'll make you delicious food for eternity.
I'll always make you happy
and never leave you.
Marry me.
Aren't you moved?
Answer me already.
Mr. Nam, please be our witness.
Okay.
Brainless idiot.
Still immature. Like a child.
Get up.
How is this immature?
I'm proposing to you.
What's with you?
I don't understand, this is me proposing.
Don't you wanna live with me?
I'm going to Shanghai.
What? You never told me that.
Are you serious? What'll you do there?
Why the sudden decision to leave?
You propose with this shoddy ring?
Not even a diamond?
Do you have a stable job?
Can you afford a wedding dress?
Do you have a house?
QiaoQiao.
We went through so much together,
does anything we talked about matter at all?
When did you become a realist?
I've always been one.
And very materialistic too.
I already sold my folks' home.
You got all the answers.
Stern and cold.
You'll be a famous chef, and I'll be a renowned designer.
If you buy a LANYU dress, I'll force myself into it.
Fine!
Shit, I'll be a Michelin three-star chef for you!
How's that?
Fine.
Then…
let's break up.
For how long?
If you need time, how long do you need?
Five years.
I knew you two would come back together.
What's the use, we've all changed.
This is your contract.
CONTRACT
Because he breached it, it's useless now.
He was abandoned by her first.
Enough already!
So who breached it first?
-Him! -Her!
Five years…
I came here whenever I thought of you
You?
Did you ever come back?
I think there's been a misunderstanding.
This just came out, you get the first one.
Hot off the press.
Despicable.
Do you know…
how it feels?
The ache in your heart whenever you think of someone?
It feels completely weightless.
Of course you don't,
because you're getting married.
I wish you a happy life.
Wait…
Open it.
You've got nothing to lose, open it.
Fine, fine, sit down.
Mr. Nam, here.
Since she doesn't want it.
QiaoQiao, take a look.
QIAOQIAO HE & LI XING
Five years.
I waited for you all this time.
Our set time was approaching
and weren't you even slightly worried?
I didn't want to penalize you.
WITNESS OUR HAPPINESS
So I decided to have a fake wedding to test your feelings.
What about Zhou Rei?
She's my boss' daughter, and a hopeful actress.
She's good, eh?
And our friends?
I bought them off.
How could you do something so perverted?
If I didn't, would you've come back?
But this is so messed up!
It's been a long time, I needed to be sure.
I absolutely had to make sure of that.
Why did you kiss her?
And watch you kiss some guy?
Li Xing you pervert!
I'll slice you like a cucumber!
And smash you like a walnut!
I want a generous, affectionate girl as my wife!
-Stop talking back! -Okay, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, don't be mad. Let's not fight.
Mad at me?
Are you?
Let's put a smile on you.
Brainless idiot.
QiaoQiao!
When you left five years ago, I never went after you.
But I'll never let go of this hand now.
Marry me.
In your dreams.
I can't think straight.
Give me two days, I want to think things over.
Marry me.
Can I come in?
Nope!
Marry me, I said.
Open up, this is my house!
MaoMao, kiss your lovely forehead for me.
Your retreating plan worked!
Li Xing is a real bastard though.
He's the worst prick in the world.
You were absolutely no match against him.
I knew right away how sly this guy was.
He looked right through me.
-What're you doing? -Let me ask you something.
What's really going on between you two?
How…
-would it smell of fire? -My Blackie!
You win, you win!
Good.
-She asked me to be her fake boyfriend -Her fake boyfriend?
-Yeah. -Why?
She wanted to make you jealous!
You named your bag, Xiao Hei?
Xiao Hei.
Here you go.
So… what will you do?
Are you okay?
Hello? QiaoQiao?
Maybe I overreacted.
Is something wrong?
QiaoQiao, what's going on?
Today's theme is stomach-aching "spicy".
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Did you come alone?
Fresh wasabi has a coarse texture.
It far exceeds red peppers on the Scoville scale.
It's at the final stage.
Shouldn't you inform your family?
China's Li Xing wins the second round with the most points!
MaoMao, I won the lottery.
The doctor said the chance of relapsing was lower than winning the lottery.
So this must be a jackpot.
Congrats.
Thank you. Let's drink.
I need to make a call.
Excellent job.
Mom.
I'm really tired.
QiaoQiao?
Hello?
Where did you go? Why didn't you answer?
Let's meet.
Okay, I'll be right there.
I thought it over.
Me too.
Let's get married right after the competition.
It's a diamond this time.
Do you like it?
Li Xing, I chose here
so I can end where we began.
I can't do this anymore
What are you saying? Don't joke around.
I only came back 'cause you said you were leaving.
This is not funny.
And I'm not joking.
Are you messing with me?
I did everything you wanted.
It's been five years, like you said.
The things that I wanted then can't satisfy me now.
So tell me what you want!
Tell me how you want me to change, and I'll change.
In all honesty,
your soup was terrible.
You haven't improved at all.
The problem isn't with you.
Just like how you can't make anything I like.
You can't satisfy me.
I've never satisfied you?
You've never been happy?
No.
There's only one word for all your efforts.
Thanks.
Let me ask you one last thing.
Is this how you truly feel?
You have no idea what you want!
You deserve to be alone, no wonder your folks are gone.
No one wants you!
You have no idea what love is
or how to cherish those who love you!
Shit!
The third round's theme is "bitter."
Oh, no! What happened?
He is a participant in the Asian Challenge
and shouldn't make mistakes like this.
HONG ZHEN SHI LUN
So good.
Mr. Nam.
Please teach me how to make this.
It's not easy.
But I'll give you the caf afterwards.
Wait.
Have a cup of coffee.
Pick one, let's see what you like.
Look carefully, they're our past menus.
What do you mean?
When you came with your girlfriend…
Ex-girlfriend, she left me.
She's still the same person.
You asked if she ever came back.
Every year on the anniversary of the break up.
She changed the name of the coffee too.
She wrote them all.
I believe that lovers break up for deeper reasons.
But, for some, you must wait.
I'M… HERE… WITH… YOU
Is QiaoQiao here?
No, she's not.
Will she come back?
I don't know.
Thank you.
Welcome.
"I"
SHANGHAI
HOUSE FOR RENT
-MaoMao. -Hello?
It's me, where're you?
I'm in Shanghai.
Me too, I need to see you.
Hello?
You're breaking up…
…Bad signal, hello?
Hello? MaoMao?
Shouldn't you be in Shanghai?
Can't I be in Beijing?
Where's QiaoQiao? Why isn't she here?
I dunno.
Did you know her workshop's closed?
Did you know?
Tell me.
Rip it.
It's a knock-off anyway.
I'm going to ask you again, tell me the truth.
Or what?
It's simple, I just want QiaoQiao.
And sort this out.
What's going on?
What the fuck's going on?
First she wants me, then not.
Fine, I can deal with that.
But why did she leave me a cryptic message?
For what reason?
Do you know how I lived for the past five years?
I worked my ass off to be what she wanted.
Where is she when I need her the most?
Just call her, and tell me what the fuck is going on!
Go on! Call her!
Smash it! I can do that too!
Let's smash everything!
Do you know who she made these for?
Do you know what she did while she was away?
You don't have the slightest idea. It was all for you!
Fine, you want the truth?
I'll tell you everything!
Do you know she barely ate anything for five years?
Where were you when she was skin and bones?
Don't you know how to go after her?
You fucking moron!
What the fuck are you talking about?
I'll make it simple for you!
She has stomach cancer!
She's had it for five years!
She didn't want you to know,
so she went to Shanghai
to get treatment by herself.
Where were you when she was dying?
Were you ever by her side?
Tell me.
MaoMao, where is she now?
If you're not determined like before, you can't have me.
Just like how you can't make anything I like, you can't satisfy me.
QiaoQiao He, where's her room?
Room number three.
WE LOVE YOU!
Move this car!
Whose car is this? Who parks like this?
Move it! Is this yours?
You can't park like this!
I'm sorry!
How dare you!
Don't touch him!
Hit him!
Get your car out of here!
Hit me!
Come on, hit me!
Get this car out of here, now!
I'm sorry!
I'm sorry! It's all my fault!
Are you crazy?
I'm sorry!
It's all my fault!
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I know hospital food isn't up to your standards.
I can't let you eat their stuff.
I found a good restaurant near here.
I'll bring you your meals. Don't you worry.
It smells so good.
Tastes good too.
It feels like a fancy restaurant.
Which one it is?
It's called Li Hua.
Li Hua? Never heard of it.
I heard it opened very recently.
The chef's a foreigner that worked at a five-star hotel
and started this diner.
It's good.
Oh yeah, Li Xing called me today, asking about you.
Shouldn't we let him know?
This is…
too cruel for him.
MaoMao.
Don't worry.
Your secrets are always safe with me.
I plan to take all your secrets to my grave.
Eat.
It's so good.
Kaiseki?.
This is too much!
Can you bring me beef tomorrow?
Okay.
Is something wrong?
I'm full.
Full?
BARELY TOUCHED IT TODAY - MM
Drink some water.
I want something sweet next time.
Why, it's not good?
It's so sad…
that I can never eat what I want.
What do you want to eat? I'll go buy it.
What I want can't be bought.
MaoMao.
Let me discharge.
No.
Please…
discharge me.
No.
I know being here is a waste of time.
MaoMao.
Thank you for being by my side for so long,
like a real brother.
Even when I'm gone,
take care of yourself.
Got it?
I feel most uneasy about Li Xing.
This is the only memory of me that I can leave him with.
Look after him for me.
Please let me discharge.
I want to do something for him.
I want to go where we've been.
Some place where we shared and created memories.
That's weird.
I've been walking around.
Haven't been here in ages.
Since we're together like this,
let's go have a meal.
No.
Come on.
Let's go.
Don't be a sour puss.
Have you heard of a new diner called Li Hua?
No need to go to a diner when you got me.
Come, I'll make you something.
All ready.
Try it.
I made a special dish for you, guess what it is.
Can't buy this anywhere.
Sweet potato porridge.
So the world's best chef makes porridge for his guest?
It's one-of-a-kind porridge.
Go on.
How is it? Is it…
That bad?
Vomit-inducing?
It's terrible. Your cooking's gotten worse.
You won't win the competition like this.
What is it?
It's collagen, good for my skin.
I forget to take them without a reminder.
It's all a marketing gimmick.
You're so gullible.
Don't force yourself.
Give me your hand.
It's dry and rough.
The collagen isn't working.
Look at your face, it's all yellow.
I'm a yellow hag, so what?
Dry hands, bad temper, gloomy face.
Can't even take care of yourself.
Just what good are you?
I don't know why I love you so damn much.
Good evening everyone!
We have reached the final stage of the Asian Challenge!
Today's theme is "sweet."
Sweet is a taste that we all love so much.
Who will win and become the chef of a Michelin three-star restaurant?
It'll be decided today.
Let's get started!
Here's the countdown!
Five… four… three…
two… one… Stop!
Our four contestants have finished their masterpieces.
We're waiting for the judges' tally.
Who will they select as best of the best?
Whose sweet dish will move their hearts?
Let's watch closely.
Li Xing.
China's Li Xing is bringing his soup
to the judges…
He's going to the crowd.
What is Li Xing doing?
I've entered many competitions.
And won many of them,
but I realize it now
none of them meant anything.
I made this soup for you.
It's not sweet,
but I hope you like it.
Because your smile is the sweetest thing in the world.
It's good.
Marry me.
Don't reject me this time.
Brainless idiot.
Come, sit.
Isn't it cozy?
I made these,
it's not as good as your cooking,
but I cooked for you.
How is it?
Delicious.
I wanted to do this for the rest of my life.
But seeing your reaction, once is enough for me.
I'm leaving this shop to you.
Manage it well.
I've secretly watched you for the past five years.
I know you'll be the best chef in the world.
This is…
the first restaurant you worked at.
You probably never got to cook there,
only prepping veggies.
I ordered bamboo shoot salad.
By looking at the knife work, it was definitely you.
The slicing was top-notch, but a tad salty.
This is from your second restaurant.
Your cooking was already good, if slightly greasy.
And your current restaurant,
when I went there, you weren't yet main chef.
Presentation, taste, all were excellent.
If only you had my plates.
If you had, it would have been absolute perfection.
I'm really sorry
that I secretly ate your food over the years,
and never even said hello.
Hey, brainless idiot.
Are you listening to me?
Why didn't you tell me before?
It wasn't fair for you, because I'm sick.
I knew that I needed you more than you needed me.
That's why you're sick.
We could've gotten through this together
I haven't done anything for you, not nearly enough.
Come on, don't pretend to be sad.
Are you sad?
Are you?
Promise you'll smile often.
Why should I smile?
For me, I'll always be with you.
Let's write a contract.
Forget me and start over.
No, I won't.
I can't.
I want to be with you.
QiaoQiao.
I love you.
I love you so much.
So, so much.
Mr. Li.
Hey.
Welcome, sit down.
What's with you again?
You saw me trip on the street.
So, why didn't you help me up?
I tried, but you slapped my hand away.
Why can't you be more sympathetic?
If you let me.
And why did you stare at that girl for so long?
Was she that pretty? Prettier than me?
It's not my fault.
Listen to yourself.
So who exactly is at fault?
Her! Him!
You normally pretend to be so nice.
Forget it, I deserve better…
HONG ZHEN SHI LUN