Mistress Dispeller (2024) Movie Script
1
I got a new haircut,
didnt you notice?
You had your hat on,
so I couldnt tell.
Want some tea?
No need. Im in a rush to leave.
No tea?
No tea then.
Little brother...
Let me tell you,
he just went out again.
Every night, I dont know
what time hes coming back.
And I dont know whether
its for company business...
or what he really does.
I dont want to call him either.
I wont play too hard.
Its been many days
since Ive played.
I need to warm up first.
[Teacher Wang]
Your little brother told me
about your problem,
but Im still not clear.
Whats going on with your family?
Can I ask some questions?
- Yeah, sure.
- I need to take notes.
Because I have many clients.
Im afraid I might get confused
with other cases if I dont take notes.
I think I was trying
to make a call or something.
I had the phone
in my hand when...
Boom.
A text came in.
That text message...
I was dumbfounded.
I knew everything.
Everything.
And then...
What did the text say?
Just approximately. Its okay.
Try to recall the general content.
It said, Hi.
- Was it explicit?
- Did you catch a cold?
It was straightforward.
Just, Did you catch a cold?
Am I like other women...
in reminding you
to wear long johns?
My goodness!
Who would say something so intimate?
Then, the second text.
I was still recovering from the first.
When you got home
so late the other night,
did you get in trouble?
When that text popped up,
I was completely baffled.
Guess how I felt at that moment?
- Rest assured...
- It was like the sky fell in.
I dont even dare to think about it.
The two of us start
arguing and fighting,
and then separating.
If we divorce,
who will the child be with?
The child treats
both of us so nicely, you know?
My daughter is so sensible.
Shes always repeating,
Im so lucky to be
in this happy family.
How can I break the news to her
that our family is now broken?
[Brother] The key point is
your heart cant bear it either.
Right, big sister?
I can imagine an affair
happening in any family,
except for my own.
Thats what I thought, but then I...
Isnt this embarrassing?
I was too confident.
I thought I could entrust
my life to him.
For example, my mom
stays with us every winter,
and she loves eating roast lamb,
but her teeth arent good.
My husband cooks it so well,
it melts in your mouth.
- Tastier than at a restaurant.
- Right.
Isnt that a bit exaggerated?
Truly.
Mom likes the fatty cuts.
So he prepares it like that for her.
Hes even good at making soup,
specifically for my mom.
And theres another thing...
Another great thing about him...
Wait, Im supposed to be
telling you about his affair!
How can I be praising him now?
No, we need to talk
about the little things in life.
Then Ill understand
where your problems come from.
Its okay, please continue.
In life, theres always
both good and bad, right?
Its over,
Im telling you, its over.
My family is doomed.
How about this?
Lets come up with a solution together.
The most urgent matter at hand is
how to inject me
organically into your family.
My husband and I are
role models in this neighborhood.
For sure.
Were the couple who works out
and plays badminton together.
I know. My wife told me you two
even hold hands in the street.
Right, right.
The year we won the
war against the Japanese,
we only had millet for food.
Thinking about my situation,
I guess we just go
step by step, right?
Yeah.
Stand up straight, miss.
Hey, handsome,
lower your head, yes.
Turn left, handsome.
Smile, miss.
Proposal for marriage.
"Born: 1989. Height: 1.75m (5'9").
Only child. Seeking spouse.
I have no mortgage.
Passions: Travel and Cinema.
Briefly married.
Will accept divorces
without children.
Only when you can
manage your own family well,
will you be qualified
to govern the world.
Lushan Love College
research shows that
only 3% of Chinese
families say they are very happy.
While 24% consider
themselves unhappy families.
100 years ago, a Chinese scholar
compared marriage
to a besieged fortress.
People outside want to rush in,
while people inside
want to rush out.
We feel we decide
our own fates, but we dont.
The power of the system
exceeds that of individuals.
As everyone advances,
the system has already
predetermined your heart,
the way you think,
what you think, and how you act.
Do you have the house keys?
Got em.
Whyd you bring me a
plastic bag instead of a tote bag?
We have a lot of totes.
Ill get one for you.
So this friend of mine, she wants
to play badminton, but shes...
not very good at it.
Could you teach her how to play?
Sure.
- Hey!
- Morning!
Been practicing?
Practicing?
Well see...
Is Miss Wang here?
- Yes, Im here.
- Hi, dear!
Hey, this is Miss Wang.
Nice to meet you, dear.
Lets get her a racquet.
Lets play,
but teach me first please.
Well teach you
how to hold the racquet first.
- Hold the racquet?
- The foundation is important.
Okay, how?
Do I look silly?
Please dont laugh at me.
Stop laughing.
When you use backhand,
hit from this side.
Right? Look.
When I try to reach
for the shuttlecock,
this finger feels weak
and flies away.
You just need to practice.
Why so many calls? Seriously...
Your center of gravity
is still finding balance, right?
If you play without your core,
the direction of your
shots will be uncontrollable.
You wont be able
to swing with any force.
- Just touch the shuttlecock.
- Who won?
Didnt see.
Were observing
your graceful movements.
Like youre dancing.
Its the first time Ive realized
badminton can be so beautiful.
So I was just telling
your little brother...
You know how your
husband and I just met?
During lunch...
we should talk about
anything except emotions.
What should we talk about?
Just casual chitchat,
as long as there are no emotions.
No emotions, got it.
Tomorrow, Ill call you
with the next steps.
All right.
How are your eyes?
I need to take a break.
She has a corneal layer
in front of her eyes.
The cornea tightly wraps
around the lens.
The doctor discovered she has
a coating of protein deposits
between her lens and cornea.
As you get older,
this deposit thickens
and becomes more opaque.
If you dont treat the condition,
the light from within refracts,
and what the eye perceives
will be warped.
[Wangs Assistant]
Yesterday, a young woman was crying.
[Wangs Assistant]
She cried so much that
she couldnt go to work
and called me.
She was in three relationships!
The first boyfriend,
her mom wouldnt like
because he lied about
his familys wealth.
She only wanted to date
him because of his family.
But after three months,
she found out
his mom was a street cleaner,
and his father was
a garbage truck driver.
Their family
owned no property at all.
She was so mad!
And then...
She was after his money,
but turns out...
She explicitly told him
she wanted his money!
Whats that saying again?
Everyones deepest needs
are determined by
the vacancy in the heart.
[Teacher Wang]
So heres my idea.
Ill speak, you listen.
Tonight, tell him this.
Say, I want to invite
Miss Wang over tomorrow.
Get him to cook lunch,
and then complain
about his cooking.
All right.
After that, start getting angry.
Ill pretend I dont know anything.
Ill ask him
what happened between you two.
But I have to warn you,
whether we get to the real issue
depends on how things go.
- We can't force it.
- Ill trust in your experience.
Good, this basically
prepares you for tomorrow...
We cant talk for long today
because everyone will be worn out.
Ill call you after its done.
Ill leave it to you.
After coaxing the conversation out,
we must end it.
Otherwise, hell be too tired.
Men generally dont speak that much.
Its ready!
Overcooked?
The heads of the shrimps
have come off, dont you see?
This isnt how it used to taste.
The shrimps heads have fallen off?
Yes.
Im not much of a cook.
I didnt know shrimps heads
could stay on after cooking.
Im telling you,
I cant even eat it.
I think it still tastes good.
Just one shrimp head fell off.
I didnt do it on purpose.
Well, this is quite delicious.
Not salty at all.
I feel like...
Bear with me and have some more.
I feel like youre...
You seem to be in a bad mood?
When you sit next to the window,
dont you think
were such a lucky family?
If you were drinking tea,
looking at the great view...
- Youd feel so happy.
- Yes.
Bullshit!
Total bullshit!
Dont do this
in front of other people.
Its her first time here.
Why say this?
You...
Let me tell you.
Im not afraid of you judging me.
It was gradual.
I no longer recognize him.
I dont know
where his heart went!
Where are you going?
Whats wrong?
My friend works in education.
I dont know where
your heart is all day!
- Well, if she works in education...
- Im going out.
How can you do this
in front of high-caliber people?
Where are you going?
Im going...
Wheres my phone?
No, come back!
I cant even look at you,
let me tell you.
Didnt you two
have a nice chat just now?
Yes!
Whats going on between you two?
Have you been fighting recently?
How can I explain it to you...
Its too much for someone
whos visiting for the first time.
Its okay, your wife
asked me out a while ago.
She was trying to tell me
something, but couldnt say it.
Then she invited me over today.
She insinuated that theres
a lot going on in her marriage.
But she didnt mention
anything specific.
For example...
What else did she tell you?
- Not much.
- Anyhow...
She says youve been
drinking a lot lately.
She was upset about it,
and asked me how to resolve
this drinking problem.
She says you always come home late.
That you seem absent-minded.
She didnt say anything else.
Then she asked me
to come visit her home
to check out her wooden carvings.
You tell me.
A man out working all day...
A man goes to work all day
and does his work.
Thats a lot of pressure, isnt it?
And besides that,
I have my circle
of colleagues and friends.
Its normal to go out eating
and drinking together, right?
But then after the drinking?
After drinking...
sometimes we...
We go out to KTV karaoke, right?
Or drink tea, right?
So thats why you come home late?
Well, not every time.
If not every time,
then how often, dear?
I guess in the past half year,
its been...
Its happened a lot.
But I didnt think
it would make her this mad.
Although its true that...
we dont have much
to talk about these days.
Do you lose your memory
after drinking?
I remember things at the time,
but they fade away later.
Then do you remember a while ago,
what you said after drinking?
What did she tell you?
She said one time
after getting drunk
you were calling out a name.
But the name wasnt hers.
I see...
No wonder...
Recently...
But it cant be!
My thing is recent.
Shes been acting this way
for half a year.
My thing started more recently.
Her behavior is
probably not because of this.
Whose name did you call out?
Anyway, there is a girl.
But what Im telling you today
is inappropriate
because youre her friend.
No, its okay, dear.
Theres nothing!
I dont know if your wife told you.
She came to find me and were...
You know...
Im good friends with
her little brother.
We hang out a lot.
Thats how I met your wife.
After we got to know each other,
shes been very nice.
And you know how
I work in education?
I also studied psychology.
She was very troubled a while ago.
So wed go out for tea,
and talk a lot.
She actually never
revealed very much.
But a while ago,
she suddenly said to me...
She said that you...
You got drunk and said a name.
So thats the reason for all this.
Right, thats why
I wanted to speak with you.
She doesnt want you to know
that shes seen
and heard everything
that you revealed while drunk.
She doesnt want you to think
shes suspicious of you
because the trust
between you two is very strong.
Yes, this is true.
But when I saw her explode today,
if you ask me to trace the reason,
I realized it must be
because of this.
She wasnt definitive
when she told me,
she just mentioned it once.
Maybe lately when I make calls,
or when I receive calls at home...
Sometimes...
Ill go into another room
to pick up.
She mentioned
you do that a lot lately.
Thats possible.
She said even when
you go into the bathroom,
you take your phone with you.
Oh God, her observations
are too detailed!
When someone watches
you like that, its terrifying.
Terrifying indeed.
But there is indeed a girl.
Her surname is...
Zhou.
Her home is in Zhengzhou.
She works in frozen food delivery.
Its through her business
that we got to know each other.
She calls me now and then,
asking for my help.
Im a nice, enthusiastic guy.
So in the beginning,
I helped her a lot.
As things developed between us,
I cant say there arent any...
feelings at all.
- Can you explain more?
- I do have feelings for her.
A kind of feeling...
Shes not as good to you
as your wife though, right?
Its different.
Different how?
With my wife, its living.
Its a kind of realistic,
daily life. Its practical.
Spending time
with the girl is more like...
being in the sun.
It makes me feel...
alive.
Anyway, its different.
I like reliving
my memories with her.
So this girl...
So whats going on
with the girl now?
You mean...?
Between the two of you.
Because shes in Zhengzhou,
how do you usually meet?
She comes here a lot.
For deliveries?
Right.
No wonder.
Of course
this affects your marriage.
The other person picks up
on this sort of thing.
So with your wife being like this,
what are you going to do?
So now Im...
You never thought youd get
busted one day?
Ive thought about it all.
Ive thought about it, but
the change in her temperament...
is really bad.
In your heart,
do you sometimes feel
wronged or resentful?
More or less.
Since Ive spoken so openly
with you about it today...
Let me describe my predicament.
I dont want to divorce my wife.
But the dilemma for me
is that I cant give up
the girl either.
I said you found out
because he called out her name.
I hit him with that story.
- You didnt mention I saw the texts?
- Nope!
I nailed it, didnt I?
I said he called out a name himself.
He was stunned after hearing this.
Then he confessed everything.
But you should pretend
not to know anything.
Then he...
Does he still want to maintain
the marriage or not?
I think so. Calm down.
I think theres hope, but...
I dont know the girl yet.
I can only advise you
after I see her.
I saw her from afar.
Shes quite beautiful.
Thats not important.
Youre quite beautiful too.
Me? Im old now...
Remember, dont ask him
a single thing.
I dont want to ask anything.
Okay, Im going then.
So how do you want me
to help you?
You cant tell my wife about this.
Sure, but you have to
hurry up and deal with it.
I havent figured out
what to do about my issue yet.
Im a little bit
embarrassed to talk about it.
Youve got to put your heart
back into the family.
I personally think
you cant drag this out any longer.
So what do you think I should do?
If you dont mind,
let me meet her.
Once Ive met her, I can help
you come up with solutions.
[Wangs Assistant]
Seeking common ground
will help relationships
be more harmonious.
How to get along for a long time
by learning to accept
a partners differences,
is a topic many people
in marriage need to learn.
Divorce is easy.
Its easy just to leave.
Its harder to take responsibility
and provide your family a good life.
If you have questions
about marriage or relationships,
youre welcome to chat
in our live broadcast room.
At first,
hell definitely be resistant.
The way I work with clients
is always to drive them home
due to their own free will.
Only when they truly
want to return home,
can we fully resolve the issue.
So my every step is orchestrated.
The husband talks to me freely,
voluntarily takes me to meet
the mistress,
and eventually I persuade her
to move on.
Because its just like a war.
You either win or lose everything.
I hope that explains things.
You shouldnt let it
sit on your heart like a rock.
Do you think Im weak?
What?
After this problem appeared,
is it weak of me
hiring a mistress dispeller
instead of confronting him myself?
Well, I dont think so.
My brother-in-law is so nice to you.
Occasionally
there are family squabbles.
You shouldnt take it so seriously.
This is not a trivial matter.
Whats that saying?
Just because youre
unhappy for this one second,
are you going to throw
away the other 59 seconds?
This thing isnt forever.
Just glide past all this.
The two of us used to be so close.
Now, it feels like
theres an invisible sheet of paper
between us.
Its like my feelings
for him are being blocked,
and cant reach through to him.
I want to rip away
this sheet of paper,
and pretend like nothing happened.
As we grow old,
love feels different at every stage.
Old people love each other
in old peoples ways.
Middle-aged people have their ways.
And young people
have their youthful passion.
All my life,
it hasnt been easy.
I dont want this thing to escalate
so much that we cant overcome it,
and lose this family.
I still have faith in him.
When a fish
takes the bait,
your heart will beat with the fish.
Totally.
Recently, Ive seen...
a lot of online videos
about peony blossoms.
Does this mean the
peony festival is soon?
Its already happening.
How could you not
tell me about it?
If you have time,
we could go together.
Which spots have
the best blossoms?
Luoyang has two spots.
Theyre dedicated to
cultivating peonies...
- In all varieties.
- A complete collection, right?
Yes, these peonies have a
longer flowering period.
The first place is
between Mudan Bridge
and Dingmu Bridge.
The other spot is near
the old state highway.
Lets find a date for you
to take me around the peonies.
No problem.
You should come to Luoyang
more often these days.
Well, Im pretty free.
Its up to your schedule.
Or I might miss you when I come,
since youre so busy all the time.
[GPS] Please drive carefully,
cameras are monitoring.
Just now I saw
peony cakes at the train station.
It made me want to wear Chinese
dresses while eating peony cakes.
That would be so wonderful!
Yes, its quite trendy now.
Yeah, dressing in retro styles
is popular now.
Especially for girls
with top-notch
body types like yours.
Top-notch, is it?
If you say so, its top-notch.
[GPS] Stay to the left.
[GPS] Dont go uphill.
What did you want to tell me?
My younger cousin wants
to learn business from you.
Im not worth learning from!
Not even close.
Every industry has its master.
Its not what you think.
Fine, if you plan it,
Ill just do as Im told.
Good.
Actually, you can
meet my cousin today!
- Its arranged?
- Shell be at the badminton court too.
You two can play together.
Is she good at badminton?
Shes a so-so player.
Only thing is her appearance
is a bit sudden
since you didnt tell me in advance.
[GPS] Youve arrived
at your destination.
I made a little mistake today.
I should have gone
to the underground parking lot
so you wouldnt have to walk
from the train.
Youll need to work on
your skills picking me up.
- I admit it.
- As long as you know.
Which side do you want?
You pick.
Winning or losing
isnt the question.
Actually neither is
important to me anymore.
Because there are many
more important things than winning.
Look!
This is Fei Fei.
So nice to meet you.
My cousin said
I should learn business from you.
Ive already told Fei Fei about you.
I said you have good instincts.
We should get together more often.
You two play and Ill watch?
Whatever you want.
I dont know how to play.
- I dont either.
- Watch two rounds first.
Take a rest first.
Lets do it!
Im not holding back this time.
Im gonna lose five pounds today!
Youll disappear
if you lose more weight!
I cant really play.
Sending her a fatal one.
I lost all my skills in an instant.
Do you wanna play
with me or Miss Wang?
You try with her.
Your phones ringing.
A work emergency, right?
- Let me take a break.
- Hello?
Dont worry, Ill go
buy some water for us.
Well...
All right!
Must it be me who
comes back to the office?
I cant believe youre leaving,
big busy man!
My cousin will stay with you.
If you dont come back,
Ill kill you.
I traveled so far
for 10 minutes with you!
- Id never do that!
- You wouldnt.
Im getting really hungry now.
How old are you?
I must be older than you.
- You think?
- What year were you born?
Then Im three years older than you.
I was born in 1984.
Hello?
Why are you still not back?
Were getting foot massages.
When are you coming?
Arent you coming
to pick us up to eat?
No way...
How lame.
I traveled so far
and you disappeared.
You promised you were
coming back to eat with us.
Your cousin
said he cant come back.
- Huh?
- Your cousin isnt coming back.
What happened?
He said he cant come.
I dont understand why.
He had said hed pick us up.
Good, good, good.
Hello?
Please come back.
You tricked me into coming,
and then ran away.
Im not happy with this.
Can you hear how
angry my voice is?
Well, you know what?
Im not going to dinner with Wang
because I came here for you.
Shes a stranger to me.
And weve already talked.
Forget it.
Im going home to Zhengzhou.
This is so not cool.
Figure out how to make it up
to me later. Bye.
Hey, so...
Lets go,
Ill take you to dinner!
No, no need.
I just got off the phone.
I have a last-minute
meeting with a client tonight.
I have to get going.
If you ever come
to Zhengzhou, call me.
I actually do need
to go there soon.
Why dont I send you off at least?
Im headed to the station.
- Ill take you.
- Whatever works.
Okay.
Hello?
I was with a case just now.
[Wangs Assistant]
Why did your meeting with the client
end so early today?
I assumed Id be able to get dinner
with his mistress on my own tonight.
I didnt expect her to react that way.
I see.
But in every case, the mistress is
always the most unpredictable factor.
Once their emotions are
triggered, we cant control them.
So how will you handle it?
Well, we made it obvious
today that he doesnt value her.
This is what you have to do
when orchestrating a breakup.
Were lowering her
expectations of him, you see?
Right.
We make her feel abandoned
on a cold bench.
This is a very normal, necessary step.
Did you plan this
from the beginning?
Of course! We cant let
our client be around her.
Because if he stays and acts
passionate, what do we do?
Got it.
The country is encouraging people
to have a 2nd and 3rd child,
so our matchmaking industry
is really good for China.
I know, her height is 170cm (5'7").
Luoyang Matchmaking Center
Yes, its better there.
Ill be honest.
Its easier to look in Beijing.
Yes, she can only find
someone in Beijing.
In Luoyang, shell be too tall.
Itll be hard for her.
Just the other day, I was looking
for someone for her in Luoyang.
I searched for a long time,
but her height...
I searched
and three men looked okay,
but their educational qualifications
were mediocre.
Not good enough for her.
Our staff said,
Thank God shes based in Beijing.
Your daughter is too excellent.
She can easily find someone
suitable in a big city like Beijing.
But she has to hurry up
at this age.
She cant delay.
The sooner, the better.
Shell have a competitive edge.
I cant tell anyone about this.
How can I say I found someone
who treats me well,
but hes not mine?
You here for the delivery?
- Yeah.
- Okay.
His warmth and kindness
to others was what moved me.
I didnt expect much from him,
but I still wanted
to feel cared for
a little longer in this way.
Its like a tiny branch
growing on a tree,
you dont know
what itll look like.
This thing called love,
it may unexpectedly bloom
like a flower,
and then it may
suddenly wither away.
Right now it feels like
Im being given up.
I cant keep losing though, right?
Everyone wants to win.
Why cant the winner be me?
Love...
doesnt need to be requited.
You can have her on your mind
even as you get on with your life.
But I also love my wife and child.
I just dont know
how to talk about it all...
or face it.
If someone genuinely loves you,
they wont give up on you,
no matter what.
A, B, C...
These three people.
This is the husband,
the wife,
and the mistress.
Of the three of them...
set aside your moral judgment.
Who do you think is happy,
and who is in pain?
Let me ask this.
Do you like what you cant afford?
Or what you can actually reach?
[Assistant]
I like what I can possess.
The mistress thinks
the exact same way.
Until she finds an
absolute sense of security,
she wont be content.
Because...?
Obviously
her perceptions are distorted.
Thats why shes choosing
this kind of relationship.
Shes in a contradictory state
of both pain and happiness.
See?
In fact, she doesnt know how
to love or respect herself at all.
What is respect?
Only if the husband exits
his marriage, loving her fully.
Instead, she enjoys
this kind of perverse love.
But in her bones, shes miserable.
As Ive taught you before,
when someone becomes a mistress,
its because they feel they
dont deserve complete love.
So among the three people,
it seems the wife is really hurt,
but in reality, the
mistress is in the most pain.
Shes the one who
needs our help the most,
on a cognitive level.
So she should want a complete...
Well, would you be a mistress?
I couldnt handle it!
Why wouldnt you?
Well, there are plenty
of good men out there.
You would never
even consider it, right?
Think about it again.
Whys she willing
to become someones mistress?
When people are lost,
we can give them directions.
But do you ever tell
them your true identity?
No.
I only need
to tell them the solution.
Who I am and what I do
is of zero importance.
I am just a vessel in their lives.
Does his wife know
about me and him?
Weve never talked about it.
I was planning to...
Ive noticed your cousins
been acting weird lately.
- Really?
- Yes.
He probably...
Well, we havent talked recently
since I got mad last time.
So I wanted to ask.
Because I have no one
to ask about these things.
Since youre here, I wanted to ask.
Im concerned about him,
but there are things
he cant talk openly about.
If hes home,
theres no way to ask.
Its okay, leave it to me.
Think about it.
Youve been floating
on your own for a long time,
its natural to feel lonely
after a while.
When someone is
by your side suddenly,
offering you strength and help,
over time, it becomes
a kind of dependence, right?
Yes, like its cold outside,
and Im drinking this tea,
my hands have never
once let go of this teacup.
- Exactly.
- Because its warm.
After a long time,
you get used to it.
If one day he isnt around,
youll feel uncomfortable.
You drink this tea because you
want to keep yourself warm inside.
Humans all have desires within us.
And these desires
always grow bigger and bigger.
And relationships are like water.
Like a flood.
Theyre unstoppable
once they get going.
But all relationships
start with little drops.
Thats why I say there are
no rights or wrongs in relationships.
Its not a moral question, right?
Relationships are support
that accumulates over time.
After a long time,
for a single woman
she cant figure out whats love,
friendship, and family.
Sometimes I think I have...
Whats it called?
Avoidant personality disorder.
If someones very kind to me,
I feel uncomfortable.
So I think the safest relationships
are with unavailable men.
Seeing men as brothers
makes me feel safer.
- Hello, Mrs. Li.
- Hi, Teacher Wang.
I called you earlier.
Were you busy?
I was at the gym.
Oh, thats great!
Ill give you a rundown.
I told you that I was
meeting Fei Fei today, right?
So she just left.
She wants to get to him
through me.
We should stop her
from seeing him.
I think shes just too lonely.
I really dont understand
the youth these days...
Just focus on being on good
terms with your husband, okay?
Im also trying
to improve myself.
Good. Use this time
to improve yourself.
Tell your husband
that Teacher Wang called.
Say I said he
needs to hang in there.
If she calls him ten times,
only pick up twice.
He just has to say
hes busy with work.
Then, I need him to buy a
train ticket and send it to me.
Ill send it to her as proof
that hes really out of town.
He needs to give me time
to give her therapy,
and help her out of this situation.
I dont want to tell him.
Can you tell him yourself?
You got it.
- The highway is faster, right?
- No way.
At the intersection,
its all the same.
Dont you want
to date me anymore?
- No dating?
- I...
Im just too busy.
I never took the time
to enjoy the journey.
Back home, we still push
the roller and grind like donkeys.
Life is like climbing a mountain.
My feelings for her...
havent actually changed.
I would have taken this
to my grave.
I guess Ill have to buy a new pair.
But these sunglasses
have lasted so long.
I cant stand just throwing them away.
Im done watching.
Gonna go to bed.
Huh?
Im going to bed.
Im done watching.
Wang may see things
more clearly than any of us,
and is guiding us somehow,
but Im not able to perceive it.
Her influence is like a
gentle drizzle, soft and soundless.
The ideal outcome is...
that any harm done
to the two women,
is minimized,
for my wife and Fei Fei.
Here, let me top off your tea.
With this conversation,
I think lets try to be...
very tactful about everything.
Adapt measures
to conditions, okay?
Got it, so I shouldnt...
be too direct about things?
No, dont say
anything harsh yet. Got it?
If she seems fine, then we
move forward with the break-up.
But if you notice
shes not taking it well,
then some things
are better left unsaid.
Im finally here,
sorry for the delay.
No worries,
I just told my cousin
about your legendary
railway ride this afternoon.
Legendary ride?
Youre so calm.
Not at all.
Youre much better
than I am with train travel.
Youve realized
Im better at that...
Ive learned a new skill.
A new skill, huh?
I dont know what exactly
youve been trying to do.
But after meeting you,
I liked you a lot
because youre sincere,
and capable.
So whatever your goal or agenda,
it no longer matters to me.
Ive let go of the doubts
I had about you before.
And I mean...
you havent really harmed me.
If anything, youve been
helping me, correct?
Constantly helping me
facilitate this relationship.
But let me talk
to your cousin in private.
Why dont you take a walk outside?
Okay, sure.
This was not an easy date to arrange.
You dont mind, right?
- Im going to the bathroom.
- We have to do what you say, right?
Ill call you later.
Whats so important
you had to kick her out?
Nothing important.
Its just hard to see you, isnt it?
We cant keep meeting
with three people together.
Its just that I havent
seen you in over a month.
I want to know
what youre busy with.
Let me see...
Because of the pandemic,
my father has been really sick.
He was hospitalized three times.
But no matter how busy you are,
you dont have any time
to meet once a month, right?
Our two cities are so close.
The train from Zhengzhou to
Luoyang takes only 30 minutes.
One day is 24 hours, right?
How many hours are in 30 days?
You cant even spare 36 minutes?
I wouldnt do that.
But you do, dont you?
I just think its weird.
We were on good terms.
Isnt it strange we suddenly
dont see each other anymore?
Thats why I asked
Wang to leave the room,
to find out
what youre thinking.
Well, my mind has
been really messed up lately.
Because its hot?
Not because of the weather.
Everything in my life
just feels squeezed.
Its all made me think a lot.
What did you realize?
What Ive realized is...
My life and my body
dont belong to me anymore.
Here, let me
serve you some more.
Thanks.
Tea leaves flip
like lifes ups and downs, right?
What kind of tea is this?
Maojian tea.
Do you like it?
Its all right.
Look, I said
Im sorry for this period.
You say you dont want
to hear an apology.
Id like to take action,
but I cant actually
take action right now.
Even if I wanted to act,
Id have to wait a few months.
You cant accept this,
so what do you want me to do?
Split myself in two?
Yes.
- Approved?
- Approved.
Shall we go to the hospital
to split me in two?
Dont be angry, okay?
This past month you have
patiently tolerated my absence.
But dont make me wait
two more months,
quietly and patiently waiting.
Will there be another
three months after this?
Wont I get old, too?
Right?
Love is eternal.
It is really...
Everyone gets old.
I dont know what youre saying.
Your thoughts this month
are too profound for me.
Your feet arent touching
the ground anymore.
I cant even keep up.
Now youre really making me...
lose track of my own thinking.
Maybe Im not
a good enough communicator.
No, you communicate very clearly.
Maybe I just dont want
to accept reality.
One, two, three!
Hi, dear.
Take a seat.
Hey, guys...
Lets discuss because
the nature of this encounter is...
You get it?
Is it okay if I discuss with them
how this conversation should go?
[Film Crew]
Sure, whatever is natural to you.
Because normally
nobody is willing to do this.
Weve put in a lot of effort
to have everyone agree to it.
[Film Crew]
Whatever works for you.
How about we discuss
how to make this go smoothly?
Sure.
This...
Mrs. Li, how about
we come over here?
What would you want
to discuss with her?
Without being negative?
I dont know.
What is there to say?
Youre the expert, you tell me.
How do you think this should go?
How about we do it like this?
Regarding the matter
between you and my husband...
Hes already told me everything.
He asked me to meet you to talk.
First of all, I want to
express my gratitude.
Second, as fellow women,
lets not make things
difficult for each other.
Third, if possible,
Id like to be your friend.
If you have any issues,
come to me instead of my husband.
You dont need to
contact him ever again.
I can say all those things,
but I wont say thank you.
- Forget that part. I wont say it.
- Sure.
Come, have a seat.
This is your first
time meeting each other.
If theres anything you
want to say, you can say it out loud,
either to Fei Fei or to the camera.
It doesnt matter.
Its really difficult
to speak about this.
I think...
As long as you can...
like...
like just naturally...
disappear,
disappear from my home,
wiping away everything
like nothing happened,
I wont make it difficult for you.
Sitting here now,
if I were to act out
how I really feel,
I would have
thrown a cup of tea at you!
But Im not that kind of person.
Just think about it.
If it were your family,
and someone came
to invade your house...
How would you feel?
Put yourself in my shoes.
Actually, I didnt expect
to meet you like this,
or even meet you at all.
Because, you know,
in a typical situation like this,
a mistress might ask
the man to divorce his wife,
but Ive never asked for that.
I never wanted
to disrupt your family.
I know this brought
harm to you and your family,
and I feel truly sorry.
But that was not my intention.
It may seem to you like
Im poking at your family,
but in reality,
people dont plan for this kind
of spontaneous connection.
You dont know when a single meal,
or a casual glance at a gathering,
will lead you
into something unexpected.
Some things may not
be what you planned for.
How could I have imagined
that having a meal would lead here?
I came for love.
Without love, theres nothing
you need to worry about.
Ill not only disappear from your
family, but from Luoyang as well.
As to whether
youll throw a cup of tea at me,
Im not worried,
because Ive practiced martial arts.
If we set aside
the issue with him, I feel that
we might get along well.
Because you have an elegant style
and we both dress
in traditional Chinese style.
As someone
a few years older than you,
let me give you some free advice.
Women all grow from being
like you to being like me.
We will all encounter
temptations in society.
An encounter at a corner,
or at a dinner.
You will meet men you admire.
But as a woman, a woman...
You must control yourself.
Everyone has charm,
including me.
Dont judge me by my age now.
We all have charm.
I believe theres no right
or wrong in this situation.
But from what I see today,
there is indeed an order
of who arrived first.
I can only say I arrived late.
[Daughter]
Its starting to boil.
Lets toast to our happy family!
Cheers!
Come here often!
Its the movement of love, right?
He gave his love to me,
and later...
I returned that love to his wife.
Lets go.
Are you cold?
Do you remember that year
when I was only 33?
I was getting off work.
I felt young then.
So at noon,
I thought I could run home.
I left a little late that day,
and the rain poured down
as I was running.
Suddenly...
I ran into you.
You had brought me an umbrella.
How about this?
You look inside yourself.
Ill look inside myself.
Lets see if we can...
- So you...
- Please...
We mustnt disrupt
this atmosphere, this mood, okay?
Okay, lets not talk
about this anymore.
The child says she wants a dog.
I got a new haircut,
didnt you notice?
You had your hat on,
so I couldnt tell.
Want some tea?
No need. Im in a rush to leave.
No tea?
No tea then.
Little brother...
Let me tell you,
he just went out again.
Every night, I dont know
what time hes coming back.
And I dont know whether
its for company business...
or what he really does.
I dont want to call him either.
I wont play too hard.
Its been many days
since Ive played.
I need to warm up first.
[Teacher Wang]
Your little brother told me
about your problem,
but Im still not clear.
Whats going on with your family?
Can I ask some questions?
- Yeah, sure.
- I need to take notes.
Because I have many clients.
Im afraid I might get confused
with other cases if I dont take notes.
I think I was trying
to make a call or something.
I had the phone
in my hand when...
Boom.
A text came in.
That text message...
I was dumbfounded.
I knew everything.
Everything.
And then...
What did the text say?
Just approximately. Its okay.
Try to recall the general content.
It said, Hi.
- Was it explicit?
- Did you catch a cold?
It was straightforward.
Just, Did you catch a cold?
Am I like other women...
in reminding you
to wear long johns?
My goodness!
Who would say something so intimate?
Then, the second text.
I was still recovering from the first.
When you got home
so late the other night,
did you get in trouble?
When that text popped up,
I was completely baffled.
Guess how I felt at that moment?
- Rest assured...
- It was like the sky fell in.
I dont even dare to think about it.
The two of us start
arguing and fighting,
and then separating.
If we divorce,
who will the child be with?
The child treats
both of us so nicely, you know?
My daughter is so sensible.
Shes always repeating,
Im so lucky to be
in this happy family.
How can I break the news to her
that our family is now broken?
[Brother] The key point is
your heart cant bear it either.
Right, big sister?
I can imagine an affair
happening in any family,
except for my own.
Thats what I thought, but then I...
Isnt this embarrassing?
I was too confident.
I thought I could entrust
my life to him.
For example, my mom
stays with us every winter,
and she loves eating roast lamb,
but her teeth arent good.
My husband cooks it so well,
it melts in your mouth.
- Tastier than at a restaurant.
- Right.
Isnt that a bit exaggerated?
Truly.
Mom likes the fatty cuts.
So he prepares it like that for her.
Hes even good at making soup,
specifically for my mom.
And theres another thing...
Another great thing about him...
Wait, Im supposed to be
telling you about his affair!
How can I be praising him now?
No, we need to talk
about the little things in life.
Then Ill understand
where your problems come from.
Its okay, please continue.
In life, theres always
both good and bad, right?
Its over,
Im telling you, its over.
My family is doomed.
How about this?
Lets come up with a solution together.
The most urgent matter at hand is
how to inject me
organically into your family.
My husband and I are
role models in this neighborhood.
For sure.
Were the couple who works out
and plays badminton together.
I know. My wife told me you two
even hold hands in the street.
Right, right.
The year we won the
war against the Japanese,
we only had millet for food.
Thinking about my situation,
I guess we just go
step by step, right?
Yeah.
Stand up straight, miss.
Hey, handsome,
lower your head, yes.
Turn left, handsome.
Smile, miss.
Proposal for marriage.
"Born: 1989. Height: 1.75m (5'9").
Only child. Seeking spouse.
I have no mortgage.
Passions: Travel and Cinema.
Briefly married.
Will accept divorces
without children.
Only when you can
manage your own family well,
will you be qualified
to govern the world.
Lushan Love College
research shows that
only 3% of Chinese
families say they are very happy.
While 24% consider
themselves unhappy families.
100 years ago, a Chinese scholar
compared marriage
to a besieged fortress.
People outside want to rush in,
while people inside
want to rush out.
We feel we decide
our own fates, but we dont.
The power of the system
exceeds that of individuals.
As everyone advances,
the system has already
predetermined your heart,
the way you think,
what you think, and how you act.
Do you have the house keys?
Got em.
Whyd you bring me a
plastic bag instead of a tote bag?
We have a lot of totes.
Ill get one for you.
So this friend of mine, she wants
to play badminton, but shes...
not very good at it.
Could you teach her how to play?
Sure.
- Hey!
- Morning!
Been practicing?
Practicing?
Well see...
Is Miss Wang here?
- Yes, Im here.
- Hi, dear!
Hey, this is Miss Wang.
Nice to meet you, dear.
Lets get her a racquet.
Lets play,
but teach me first please.
Well teach you
how to hold the racquet first.
- Hold the racquet?
- The foundation is important.
Okay, how?
Do I look silly?
Please dont laugh at me.
Stop laughing.
When you use backhand,
hit from this side.
Right? Look.
When I try to reach
for the shuttlecock,
this finger feels weak
and flies away.
You just need to practice.
Why so many calls? Seriously...
Your center of gravity
is still finding balance, right?
If you play without your core,
the direction of your
shots will be uncontrollable.
You wont be able
to swing with any force.
- Just touch the shuttlecock.
- Who won?
Didnt see.
Were observing
your graceful movements.
Like youre dancing.
Its the first time Ive realized
badminton can be so beautiful.
So I was just telling
your little brother...
You know how your
husband and I just met?
During lunch...
we should talk about
anything except emotions.
What should we talk about?
Just casual chitchat,
as long as there are no emotions.
No emotions, got it.
Tomorrow, Ill call you
with the next steps.
All right.
How are your eyes?
I need to take a break.
She has a corneal layer
in front of her eyes.
The cornea tightly wraps
around the lens.
The doctor discovered she has
a coating of protein deposits
between her lens and cornea.
As you get older,
this deposit thickens
and becomes more opaque.
If you dont treat the condition,
the light from within refracts,
and what the eye perceives
will be warped.
[Wangs Assistant]
Yesterday, a young woman was crying.
[Wangs Assistant]
She cried so much that
she couldnt go to work
and called me.
She was in three relationships!
The first boyfriend,
her mom wouldnt like
because he lied about
his familys wealth.
She only wanted to date
him because of his family.
But after three months,
she found out
his mom was a street cleaner,
and his father was
a garbage truck driver.
Their family
owned no property at all.
She was so mad!
And then...
She was after his money,
but turns out...
She explicitly told him
she wanted his money!
Whats that saying again?
Everyones deepest needs
are determined by
the vacancy in the heart.
[Teacher Wang]
So heres my idea.
Ill speak, you listen.
Tonight, tell him this.
Say, I want to invite
Miss Wang over tomorrow.
Get him to cook lunch,
and then complain
about his cooking.
All right.
After that, start getting angry.
Ill pretend I dont know anything.
Ill ask him
what happened between you two.
But I have to warn you,
whether we get to the real issue
depends on how things go.
- We can't force it.
- Ill trust in your experience.
Good, this basically
prepares you for tomorrow...
We cant talk for long today
because everyone will be worn out.
Ill call you after its done.
Ill leave it to you.
After coaxing the conversation out,
we must end it.
Otherwise, hell be too tired.
Men generally dont speak that much.
Its ready!
Overcooked?
The heads of the shrimps
have come off, dont you see?
This isnt how it used to taste.
The shrimps heads have fallen off?
Yes.
Im not much of a cook.
I didnt know shrimps heads
could stay on after cooking.
Im telling you,
I cant even eat it.
I think it still tastes good.
Just one shrimp head fell off.
I didnt do it on purpose.
Well, this is quite delicious.
Not salty at all.
I feel like...
Bear with me and have some more.
I feel like youre...
You seem to be in a bad mood?
When you sit next to the window,
dont you think
were such a lucky family?
If you were drinking tea,
looking at the great view...
- Youd feel so happy.
- Yes.
Bullshit!
Total bullshit!
Dont do this
in front of other people.
Its her first time here.
Why say this?
You...
Let me tell you.
Im not afraid of you judging me.
It was gradual.
I no longer recognize him.
I dont know
where his heart went!
Where are you going?
Whats wrong?
My friend works in education.
I dont know where
your heart is all day!
- Well, if she works in education...
- Im going out.
How can you do this
in front of high-caliber people?
Where are you going?
Im going...
Wheres my phone?
No, come back!
I cant even look at you,
let me tell you.
Didnt you two
have a nice chat just now?
Yes!
Whats going on between you two?
Have you been fighting recently?
How can I explain it to you...
Its too much for someone
whos visiting for the first time.
Its okay, your wife
asked me out a while ago.
She was trying to tell me
something, but couldnt say it.
Then she invited me over today.
She insinuated that theres
a lot going on in her marriage.
But she didnt mention
anything specific.
For example...
What else did she tell you?
- Not much.
- Anyhow...
She says youve been
drinking a lot lately.
She was upset about it,
and asked me how to resolve
this drinking problem.
She says you always come home late.
That you seem absent-minded.
She didnt say anything else.
Then she asked me
to come visit her home
to check out her wooden carvings.
You tell me.
A man out working all day...
A man goes to work all day
and does his work.
Thats a lot of pressure, isnt it?
And besides that,
I have my circle
of colleagues and friends.
Its normal to go out eating
and drinking together, right?
But then after the drinking?
After drinking...
sometimes we...
We go out to KTV karaoke, right?
Or drink tea, right?
So thats why you come home late?
Well, not every time.
If not every time,
then how often, dear?
I guess in the past half year,
its been...
Its happened a lot.
But I didnt think
it would make her this mad.
Although its true that...
we dont have much
to talk about these days.
Do you lose your memory
after drinking?
I remember things at the time,
but they fade away later.
Then do you remember a while ago,
what you said after drinking?
What did she tell you?
She said one time
after getting drunk
you were calling out a name.
But the name wasnt hers.
I see...
No wonder...
Recently...
But it cant be!
My thing is recent.
Shes been acting this way
for half a year.
My thing started more recently.
Her behavior is
probably not because of this.
Whose name did you call out?
Anyway, there is a girl.
But what Im telling you today
is inappropriate
because youre her friend.
No, its okay, dear.
Theres nothing!
I dont know if your wife told you.
She came to find me and were...
You know...
Im good friends with
her little brother.
We hang out a lot.
Thats how I met your wife.
After we got to know each other,
shes been very nice.
And you know how
I work in education?
I also studied psychology.
She was very troubled a while ago.
So wed go out for tea,
and talk a lot.
She actually never
revealed very much.
But a while ago,
she suddenly said to me...
She said that you...
You got drunk and said a name.
So thats the reason for all this.
Right, thats why
I wanted to speak with you.
She doesnt want you to know
that shes seen
and heard everything
that you revealed while drunk.
She doesnt want you to think
shes suspicious of you
because the trust
between you two is very strong.
Yes, this is true.
But when I saw her explode today,
if you ask me to trace the reason,
I realized it must be
because of this.
She wasnt definitive
when she told me,
she just mentioned it once.
Maybe lately when I make calls,
or when I receive calls at home...
Sometimes...
Ill go into another room
to pick up.
She mentioned
you do that a lot lately.
Thats possible.
She said even when
you go into the bathroom,
you take your phone with you.
Oh God, her observations
are too detailed!
When someone watches
you like that, its terrifying.
Terrifying indeed.
But there is indeed a girl.
Her surname is...
Zhou.
Her home is in Zhengzhou.
She works in frozen food delivery.
Its through her business
that we got to know each other.
She calls me now and then,
asking for my help.
Im a nice, enthusiastic guy.
So in the beginning,
I helped her a lot.
As things developed between us,
I cant say there arent any...
feelings at all.
- Can you explain more?
- I do have feelings for her.
A kind of feeling...
Shes not as good to you
as your wife though, right?
Its different.
Different how?
With my wife, its living.
Its a kind of realistic,
daily life. Its practical.
Spending time
with the girl is more like...
being in the sun.
It makes me feel...
alive.
Anyway, its different.
I like reliving
my memories with her.
So this girl...
So whats going on
with the girl now?
You mean...?
Between the two of you.
Because shes in Zhengzhou,
how do you usually meet?
She comes here a lot.
For deliveries?
Right.
No wonder.
Of course
this affects your marriage.
The other person picks up
on this sort of thing.
So with your wife being like this,
what are you going to do?
So now Im...
You never thought youd get
busted one day?
Ive thought about it all.
Ive thought about it, but
the change in her temperament...
is really bad.
In your heart,
do you sometimes feel
wronged or resentful?
More or less.
Since Ive spoken so openly
with you about it today...
Let me describe my predicament.
I dont want to divorce my wife.
But the dilemma for me
is that I cant give up
the girl either.
I said you found out
because he called out her name.
I hit him with that story.
- You didnt mention I saw the texts?
- Nope!
I nailed it, didnt I?
I said he called out a name himself.
He was stunned after hearing this.
Then he confessed everything.
But you should pretend
not to know anything.
Then he...
Does he still want to maintain
the marriage or not?
I think so. Calm down.
I think theres hope, but...
I dont know the girl yet.
I can only advise you
after I see her.
I saw her from afar.
Shes quite beautiful.
Thats not important.
Youre quite beautiful too.
Me? Im old now...
Remember, dont ask him
a single thing.
I dont want to ask anything.
Okay, Im going then.
So how do you want me
to help you?
You cant tell my wife about this.
Sure, but you have to
hurry up and deal with it.
I havent figured out
what to do about my issue yet.
Im a little bit
embarrassed to talk about it.
Youve got to put your heart
back into the family.
I personally think
you cant drag this out any longer.
So what do you think I should do?
If you dont mind,
let me meet her.
Once Ive met her, I can help
you come up with solutions.
[Wangs Assistant]
Seeking common ground
will help relationships
be more harmonious.
How to get along for a long time
by learning to accept
a partners differences,
is a topic many people
in marriage need to learn.
Divorce is easy.
Its easy just to leave.
Its harder to take responsibility
and provide your family a good life.
If you have questions
about marriage or relationships,
youre welcome to chat
in our live broadcast room.
At first,
hell definitely be resistant.
The way I work with clients
is always to drive them home
due to their own free will.
Only when they truly
want to return home,
can we fully resolve the issue.
So my every step is orchestrated.
The husband talks to me freely,
voluntarily takes me to meet
the mistress,
and eventually I persuade her
to move on.
Because its just like a war.
You either win or lose everything.
I hope that explains things.
You shouldnt let it
sit on your heart like a rock.
Do you think Im weak?
What?
After this problem appeared,
is it weak of me
hiring a mistress dispeller
instead of confronting him myself?
Well, I dont think so.
My brother-in-law is so nice to you.
Occasionally
there are family squabbles.
You shouldnt take it so seriously.
This is not a trivial matter.
Whats that saying?
Just because youre
unhappy for this one second,
are you going to throw
away the other 59 seconds?
This thing isnt forever.
Just glide past all this.
The two of us used to be so close.
Now, it feels like
theres an invisible sheet of paper
between us.
Its like my feelings
for him are being blocked,
and cant reach through to him.
I want to rip away
this sheet of paper,
and pretend like nothing happened.
As we grow old,
love feels different at every stage.
Old people love each other
in old peoples ways.
Middle-aged people have their ways.
And young people
have their youthful passion.
All my life,
it hasnt been easy.
I dont want this thing to escalate
so much that we cant overcome it,
and lose this family.
I still have faith in him.
When a fish
takes the bait,
your heart will beat with the fish.
Totally.
Recently, Ive seen...
a lot of online videos
about peony blossoms.
Does this mean the
peony festival is soon?
Its already happening.
How could you not
tell me about it?
If you have time,
we could go together.
Which spots have
the best blossoms?
Luoyang has two spots.
Theyre dedicated to
cultivating peonies...
- In all varieties.
- A complete collection, right?
Yes, these peonies have a
longer flowering period.
The first place is
between Mudan Bridge
and Dingmu Bridge.
The other spot is near
the old state highway.
Lets find a date for you
to take me around the peonies.
No problem.
You should come to Luoyang
more often these days.
Well, Im pretty free.
Its up to your schedule.
Or I might miss you when I come,
since youre so busy all the time.
[GPS] Please drive carefully,
cameras are monitoring.
Just now I saw
peony cakes at the train station.
It made me want to wear Chinese
dresses while eating peony cakes.
That would be so wonderful!
Yes, its quite trendy now.
Yeah, dressing in retro styles
is popular now.
Especially for girls
with top-notch
body types like yours.
Top-notch, is it?
If you say so, its top-notch.
[GPS] Stay to the left.
[GPS] Dont go uphill.
What did you want to tell me?
My younger cousin wants
to learn business from you.
Im not worth learning from!
Not even close.
Every industry has its master.
Its not what you think.
Fine, if you plan it,
Ill just do as Im told.
Good.
Actually, you can
meet my cousin today!
- Its arranged?
- Shell be at the badminton court too.
You two can play together.
Is she good at badminton?
Shes a so-so player.
Only thing is her appearance
is a bit sudden
since you didnt tell me in advance.
[GPS] Youve arrived
at your destination.
I made a little mistake today.
I should have gone
to the underground parking lot
so you wouldnt have to walk
from the train.
Youll need to work on
your skills picking me up.
- I admit it.
- As long as you know.
Which side do you want?
You pick.
Winning or losing
isnt the question.
Actually neither is
important to me anymore.
Because there are many
more important things than winning.
Look!
This is Fei Fei.
So nice to meet you.
My cousin said
I should learn business from you.
Ive already told Fei Fei about you.
I said you have good instincts.
We should get together more often.
You two play and Ill watch?
Whatever you want.
I dont know how to play.
- I dont either.
- Watch two rounds first.
Take a rest first.
Lets do it!
Im not holding back this time.
Im gonna lose five pounds today!
Youll disappear
if you lose more weight!
I cant really play.
Sending her a fatal one.
I lost all my skills in an instant.
Do you wanna play
with me or Miss Wang?
You try with her.
Your phones ringing.
A work emergency, right?
- Let me take a break.
- Hello?
Dont worry, Ill go
buy some water for us.
Well...
All right!
Must it be me who
comes back to the office?
I cant believe youre leaving,
big busy man!
My cousin will stay with you.
If you dont come back,
Ill kill you.
I traveled so far
for 10 minutes with you!
- Id never do that!
- You wouldnt.
Im getting really hungry now.
How old are you?
I must be older than you.
- You think?
- What year were you born?
Then Im three years older than you.
I was born in 1984.
Hello?
Why are you still not back?
Were getting foot massages.
When are you coming?
Arent you coming
to pick us up to eat?
No way...
How lame.
I traveled so far
and you disappeared.
You promised you were
coming back to eat with us.
Your cousin
said he cant come back.
- Huh?
- Your cousin isnt coming back.
What happened?
He said he cant come.
I dont understand why.
He had said hed pick us up.
Good, good, good.
Hello?
Please come back.
You tricked me into coming,
and then ran away.
Im not happy with this.
Can you hear how
angry my voice is?
Well, you know what?
Im not going to dinner with Wang
because I came here for you.
Shes a stranger to me.
And weve already talked.
Forget it.
Im going home to Zhengzhou.
This is so not cool.
Figure out how to make it up
to me later. Bye.
Hey, so...
Lets go,
Ill take you to dinner!
No, no need.
I just got off the phone.
I have a last-minute
meeting with a client tonight.
I have to get going.
If you ever come
to Zhengzhou, call me.
I actually do need
to go there soon.
Why dont I send you off at least?
Im headed to the station.
- Ill take you.
- Whatever works.
Okay.
Hello?
I was with a case just now.
[Wangs Assistant]
Why did your meeting with the client
end so early today?
I assumed Id be able to get dinner
with his mistress on my own tonight.
I didnt expect her to react that way.
I see.
But in every case, the mistress is
always the most unpredictable factor.
Once their emotions are
triggered, we cant control them.
So how will you handle it?
Well, we made it obvious
today that he doesnt value her.
This is what you have to do
when orchestrating a breakup.
Were lowering her
expectations of him, you see?
Right.
We make her feel abandoned
on a cold bench.
This is a very normal, necessary step.
Did you plan this
from the beginning?
Of course! We cant let
our client be around her.
Because if he stays and acts
passionate, what do we do?
Got it.
The country is encouraging people
to have a 2nd and 3rd child,
so our matchmaking industry
is really good for China.
I know, her height is 170cm (5'7").
Luoyang Matchmaking Center
Yes, its better there.
Ill be honest.
Its easier to look in Beijing.
Yes, she can only find
someone in Beijing.
In Luoyang, shell be too tall.
Itll be hard for her.
Just the other day, I was looking
for someone for her in Luoyang.
I searched for a long time,
but her height...
I searched
and three men looked okay,
but their educational qualifications
were mediocre.
Not good enough for her.
Our staff said,
Thank God shes based in Beijing.
Your daughter is too excellent.
She can easily find someone
suitable in a big city like Beijing.
But she has to hurry up
at this age.
She cant delay.
The sooner, the better.
Shell have a competitive edge.
I cant tell anyone about this.
How can I say I found someone
who treats me well,
but hes not mine?
You here for the delivery?
- Yeah.
- Okay.
His warmth and kindness
to others was what moved me.
I didnt expect much from him,
but I still wanted
to feel cared for
a little longer in this way.
Its like a tiny branch
growing on a tree,
you dont know
what itll look like.
This thing called love,
it may unexpectedly bloom
like a flower,
and then it may
suddenly wither away.
Right now it feels like
Im being given up.
I cant keep losing though, right?
Everyone wants to win.
Why cant the winner be me?
Love...
doesnt need to be requited.
You can have her on your mind
even as you get on with your life.
But I also love my wife and child.
I just dont know
how to talk about it all...
or face it.
If someone genuinely loves you,
they wont give up on you,
no matter what.
A, B, C...
These three people.
This is the husband,
the wife,
and the mistress.
Of the three of them...
set aside your moral judgment.
Who do you think is happy,
and who is in pain?
Let me ask this.
Do you like what you cant afford?
Or what you can actually reach?
[Assistant]
I like what I can possess.
The mistress thinks
the exact same way.
Until she finds an
absolute sense of security,
she wont be content.
Because...?
Obviously
her perceptions are distorted.
Thats why shes choosing
this kind of relationship.
Shes in a contradictory state
of both pain and happiness.
See?
In fact, she doesnt know how
to love or respect herself at all.
What is respect?
Only if the husband exits
his marriage, loving her fully.
Instead, she enjoys
this kind of perverse love.
But in her bones, shes miserable.
As Ive taught you before,
when someone becomes a mistress,
its because they feel they
dont deserve complete love.
So among the three people,
it seems the wife is really hurt,
but in reality, the
mistress is in the most pain.
Shes the one who
needs our help the most,
on a cognitive level.
So she should want a complete...
Well, would you be a mistress?
I couldnt handle it!
Why wouldnt you?
Well, there are plenty
of good men out there.
You would never
even consider it, right?
Think about it again.
Whys she willing
to become someones mistress?
When people are lost,
we can give them directions.
But do you ever tell
them your true identity?
No.
I only need
to tell them the solution.
Who I am and what I do
is of zero importance.
I am just a vessel in their lives.
Does his wife know
about me and him?
Weve never talked about it.
I was planning to...
Ive noticed your cousins
been acting weird lately.
- Really?
- Yes.
He probably...
Well, we havent talked recently
since I got mad last time.
So I wanted to ask.
Because I have no one
to ask about these things.
Since youre here, I wanted to ask.
Im concerned about him,
but there are things
he cant talk openly about.
If hes home,
theres no way to ask.
Its okay, leave it to me.
Think about it.
Youve been floating
on your own for a long time,
its natural to feel lonely
after a while.
When someone is
by your side suddenly,
offering you strength and help,
over time, it becomes
a kind of dependence, right?
Yes, like its cold outside,
and Im drinking this tea,
my hands have never
once let go of this teacup.
- Exactly.
- Because its warm.
After a long time,
you get used to it.
If one day he isnt around,
youll feel uncomfortable.
You drink this tea because you
want to keep yourself warm inside.
Humans all have desires within us.
And these desires
always grow bigger and bigger.
And relationships are like water.
Like a flood.
Theyre unstoppable
once they get going.
But all relationships
start with little drops.
Thats why I say there are
no rights or wrongs in relationships.
Its not a moral question, right?
Relationships are support
that accumulates over time.
After a long time,
for a single woman
she cant figure out whats love,
friendship, and family.
Sometimes I think I have...
Whats it called?
Avoidant personality disorder.
If someones very kind to me,
I feel uncomfortable.
So I think the safest relationships
are with unavailable men.
Seeing men as brothers
makes me feel safer.
- Hello, Mrs. Li.
- Hi, Teacher Wang.
I called you earlier.
Were you busy?
I was at the gym.
Oh, thats great!
Ill give you a rundown.
I told you that I was
meeting Fei Fei today, right?
So she just left.
She wants to get to him
through me.
We should stop her
from seeing him.
I think shes just too lonely.
I really dont understand
the youth these days...
Just focus on being on good
terms with your husband, okay?
Im also trying
to improve myself.
Good. Use this time
to improve yourself.
Tell your husband
that Teacher Wang called.
Say I said he
needs to hang in there.
If she calls him ten times,
only pick up twice.
He just has to say
hes busy with work.
Then, I need him to buy a
train ticket and send it to me.
Ill send it to her as proof
that hes really out of town.
He needs to give me time
to give her therapy,
and help her out of this situation.
I dont want to tell him.
Can you tell him yourself?
You got it.
- The highway is faster, right?
- No way.
At the intersection,
its all the same.
Dont you want
to date me anymore?
- No dating?
- I...
Im just too busy.
I never took the time
to enjoy the journey.
Back home, we still push
the roller and grind like donkeys.
Life is like climbing a mountain.
My feelings for her...
havent actually changed.
I would have taken this
to my grave.
I guess Ill have to buy a new pair.
But these sunglasses
have lasted so long.
I cant stand just throwing them away.
Im done watching.
Gonna go to bed.
Huh?
Im going to bed.
Im done watching.
Wang may see things
more clearly than any of us,
and is guiding us somehow,
but Im not able to perceive it.
Her influence is like a
gentle drizzle, soft and soundless.
The ideal outcome is...
that any harm done
to the two women,
is minimized,
for my wife and Fei Fei.
Here, let me top off your tea.
With this conversation,
I think lets try to be...
very tactful about everything.
Adapt measures
to conditions, okay?
Got it, so I shouldnt...
be too direct about things?
No, dont say
anything harsh yet. Got it?
If she seems fine, then we
move forward with the break-up.
But if you notice
shes not taking it well,
then some things
are better left unsaid.
Im finally here,
sorry for the delay.
No worries,
I just told my cousin
about your legendary
railway ride this afternoon.
Legendary ride?
Youre so calm.
Not at all.
Youre much better
than I am with train travel.
Youve realized
Im better at that...
Ive learned a new skill.
A new skill, huh?
I dont know what exactly
youve been trying to do.
But after meeting you,
I liked you a lot
because youre sincere,
and capable.
So whatever your goal or agenda,
it no longer matters to me.
Ive let go of the doubts
I had about you before.
And I mean...
you havent really harmed me.
If anything, youve been
helping me, correct?
Constantly helping me
facilitate this relationship.
But let me talk
to your cousin in private.
Why dont you take a walk outside?
Okay, sure.
This was not an easy date to arrange.
You dont mind, right?
- Im going to the bathroom.
- We have to do what you say, right?
Ill call you later.
Whats so important
you had to kick her out?
Nothing important.
Its just hard to see you, isnt it?
We cant keep meeting
with three people together.
Its just that I havent
seen you in over a month.
I want to know
what youre busy with.
Let me see...
Because of the pandemic,
my father has been really sick.
He was hospitalized three times.
But no matter how busy you are,
you dont have any time
to meet once a month, right?
Our two cities are so close.
The train from Zhengzhou to
Luoyang takes only 30 minutes.
One day is 24 hours, right?
How many hours are in 30 days?
You cant even spare 36 minutes?
I wouldnt do that.
But you do, dont you?
I just think its weird.
We were on good terms.
Isnt it strange we suddenly
dont see each other anymore?
Thats why I asked
Wang to leave the room,
to find out
what youre thinking.
Well, my mind has
been really messed up lately.
Because its hot?
Not because of the weather.
Everything in my life
just feels squeezed.
Its all made me think a lot.
What did you realize?
What Ive realized is...
My life and my body
dont belong to me anymore.
Here, let me
serve you some more.
Thanks.
Tea leaves flip
like lifes ups and downs, right?
What kind of tea is this?
Maojian tea.
Do you like it?
Its all right.
Look, I said
Im sorry for this period.
You say you dont want
to hear an apology.
Id like to take action,
but I cant actually
take action right now.
Even if I wanted to act,
Id have to wait a few months.
You cant accept this,
so what do you want me to do?
Split myself in two?
Yes.
- Approved?
- Approved.
Shall we go to the hospital
to split me in two?
Dont be angry, okay?
This past month you have
patiently tolerated my absence.
But dont make me wait
two more months,
quietly and patiently waiting.
Will there be another
three months after this?
Wont I get old, too?
Right?
Love is eternal.
It is really...
Everyone gets old.
I dont know what youre saying.
Your thoughts this month
are too profound for me.
Your feet arent touching
the ground anymore.
I cant even keep up.
Now youre really making me...
lose track of my own thinking.
Maybe Im not
a good enough communicator.
No, you communicate very clearly.
Maybe I just dont want
to accept reality.
One, two, three!
Hi, dear.
Take a seat.
Hey, guys...
Lets discuss because
the nature of this encounter is...
You get it?
Is it okay if I discuss with them
how this conversation should go?
[Film Crew]
Sure, whatever is natural to you.
Because normally
nobody is willing to do this.
Weve put in a lot of effort
to have everyone agree to it.
[Film Crew]
Whatever works for you.
How about we discuss
how to make this go smoothly?
Sure.
This...
Mrs. Li, how about
we come over here?
What would you want
to discuss with her?
Without being negative?
I dont know.
What is there to say?
Youre the expert, you tell me.
How do you think this should go?
How about we do it like this?
Regarding the matter
between you and my husband...
Hes already told me everything.
He asked me to meet you to talk.
First of all, I want to
express my gratitude.
Second, as fellow women,
lets not make things
difficult for each other.
Third, if possible,
Id like to be your friend.
If you have any issues,
come to me instead of my husband.
You dont need to
contact him ever again.
I can say all those things,
but I wont say thank you.
- Forget that part. I wont say it.
- Sure.
Come, have a seat.
This is your first
time meeting each other.
If theres anything you
want to say, you can say it out loud,
either to Fei Fei or to the camera.
It doesnt matter.
Its really difficult
to speak about this.
I think...
As long as you can...
like...
like just naturally...
disappear,
disappear from my home,
wiping away everything
like nothing happened,
I wont make it difficult for you.
Sitting here now,
if I were to act out
how I really feel,
I would have
thrown a cup of tea at you!
But Im not that kind of person.
Just think about it.
If it were your family,
and someone came
to invade your house...
How would you feel?
Put yourself in my shoes.
Actually, I didnt expect
to meet you like this,
or even meet you at all.
Because, you know,
in a typical situation like this,
a mistress might ask
the man to divorce his wife,
but Ive never asked for that.
I never wanted
to disrupt your family.
I know this brought
harm to you and your family,
and I feel truly sorry.
But that was not my intention.
It may seem to you like
Im poking at your family,
but in reality,
people dont plan for this kind
of spontaneous connection.
You dont know when a single meal,
or a casual glance at a gathering,
will lead you
into something unexpected.
Some things may not
be what you planned for.
How could I have imagined
that having a meal would lead here?
I came for love.
Without love, theres nothing
you need to worry about.
Ill not only disappear from your
family, but from Luoyang as well.
As to whether
youll throw a cup of tea at me,
Im not worried,
because Ive practiced martial arts.
If we set aside
the issue with him, I feel that
we might get along well.
Because you have an elegant style
and we both dress
in traditional Chinese style.
As someone
a few years older than you,
let me give you some free advice.
Women all grow from being
like you to being like me.
We will all encounter
temptations in society.
An encounter at a corner,
or at a dinner.
You will meet men you admire.
But as a woman, a woman...
You must control yourself.
Everyone has charm,
including me.
Dont judge me by my age now.
We all have charm.
I believe theres no right
or wrong in this situation.
But from what I see today,
there is indeed an order
of who arrived first.
I can only say I arrived late.
[Daughter]
Its starting to boil.
Lets toast to our happy family!
Cheers!
Come here often!
Its the movement of love, right?
He gave his love to me,
and later...
I returned that love to his wife.
Lets go.
Are you cold?
Do you remember that year
when I was only 33?
I was getting off work.
I felt young then.
So at noon,
I thought I could run home.
I left a little late that day,
and the rain poured down
as I was running.
Suddenly...
I ran into you.
You had brought me an umbrella.
How about this?
You look inside yourself.
Ill look inside myself.
Lets see if we can...
- So you...
- Please...
We mustnt disrupt
this atmosphere, this mood, okay?
Okay, lets not talk
about this anymore.
The child says she wants a dog.