Rainie Yang

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Rainie Yang

Background information
Born June 4, 1984 (1984-06-04) (age 23)
Origin Flag of Republic of China Taipei, Taiwan (Republic of China)
Genre(s) Pop
Occupation(s) Singer, Actress, Host
Years active 2000–present
Label(s) Sony BMG (2005–present)
Associated
acts 4 in Love (disbanded)
Website sonybmg.com.tw

Rainie Yang (Traditional Chinese: 楊丞琳; Simplified Chinese: 杨丞琳; Pinyin: Yáng Chénglín; Cantonese Yale: Yeung Sing Lam; born June 4, 1984) is a popular female star in Taiwan. She was a member of 4 in Love before the group disbanded. Now she is famous as an actress in Taiwanese dramas, a co-host in the long-running variety show Guess, and a singer for her debut My Intuition.

In early January 2007, Rainie Yang recorded her last Guess show due to her commitment in filming a new series and releasing a new album.[1] She is currently in talks to star in the pilot of a romantic-comedy tentatively titled as Fresh Tomato for Sauce alongside Cyndi Wang, Elva Hsiao and Roy Chai.

Dramas and Movies

Dramas
Years
2001

* Meteor Garden - Xiao You
* Meteor Rain - Xiao You

2002

* Tomorrow - Yuan Chen Mei
* Hua Xiang Lavender 2 - Xiao Xiao
* Sunshine Jelly - Mei

2003

* The Pink Godfather - Bao Xiao Ting / Chen Tian Shi
* The Original Scent of Summer - Yang Pan Pan

2004

* Love Bird - Jiang Ding Han
* Legend of Speed - Juliet / Gao Yun
* City Of The Sky - Lu Bin Yan
* Liao Zhai - Zheng Ah Bao

2005

* Devil Beside You - Qi Yue

2007

* Why Why Love (aka Exchange Love/Change Change Love)- Jia Di
* One Night Only, special asian edition, starring Rainie Yang, Boa, Roy, Show

Movies
Year
2001 Merry Go Round Carlily Pang
2007 Spiderlilies Xiao Lü (小綠)/Jade

TV shows

* Wo Cai Wo Cai Wo Cai Cai Cai (Guess Guess Guess) (CTV) - 2002
* ASOS 100% Entertainment - 2005
* Azio Entertainment News - 2002 - May 2004
* TVBS Game Show - 2003
* Jacky Live! - 2003
Concerts

* Ai Mei Zero Distance Concert- Nov 2005 (debut concert with Alan Ke You Lun (
* Yu Shang Ai (Meeting Love) Concert - 22 Apr 2006 (debut solo concert with special guest Ken Chu and Evan Yo
* Outdoor Concert Under the Stars - 26 Aug 2006 (American Debut Concert with Special Guests Show Lo and Chuan Huing Chou
source:www.wikipedia.org

Devil Beside You

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Devil Beside You (Traditional Chinese: 惡魔在身邊) is a Taiwanese drama starring Mike He and Rainie Yang. This series is adapted from the Japanese manga Akuma de Sourou, which was written by Mitsuba Takanashi. The series was broadcast on China Television (CTV) in 2005.

Summary

Qi Yue (Rainie Yang) is a college student in her second year. Having a crush on the captain of the school's basketball team, Shang Yuan Yi (Wang Chuan Yi), she writes a love letter to him and prepares to pass it to him. Qi Yue, being clumsy, accidentally hands the love letter to Jiang Meng (Mike He). Jiang Meng, called Ahmon or Ah Meng by his friends is a freshman and the school's bully, smiles devilishly at Qi Yue as she gapes in shock, dropping the love letter carelessly and running away. Qi Yue soon hears from her best friends that Ahmon is the school president's son. Being rich and powerful, Ahmon and his gang go around bullying other people to amuse themselves. While walking around school, Yue runs into Ahmon. He shows her the letter and reads the front of the envelope out to her. Qi Yue then realizes that Ahmon picked up the letter that she dropped. Ahmon blackmails Qi Yue and threatens to print 1000 copies of the love letter and scatter it around the whole school if she doesn't become his slave. Unwillingly, Qi Yue is forced to cater to Ahmon's every desire.

Qi Yue hates Ahmon at first but as she gets to know him, Qi Yue realises that he is simply "hard on the outside, soft on the inside" and is actually a nice person and just does things differently. In turn, Ahmon finds that Qi Yue is an unreasonably cute and innocent girl who is compassionate towards everyone and melts his heart. Very soon, Qi Yue finds herself flirting with her favorite devil and vice versa. As they start to fall for each other, Qi Yue is shocked to know that her widowed mother is about to marry Ahmon's father, which links them (Ahmon & Qi Yue) into a stepbrother-stepsister relationship. Various other complications ensue over the course of the series, but eventually Qi Yue and Ahmon gain the acceptance of their parents and end up having their happily ever after.

Cast

* Rainie Yang as Qi Yue
* Mike He as Jiang Meng
* Kingone Wang as Yuan Yi
* Tsai Pei Lin as Qing Zi
* Ivy Fan Xiao Fan as Xin Li Xiang
* He Du Lin as Jiang You Hui
* Ge Wei Ru as Huang Xue Wei
* Masuyama Yuki as Yu Yang Ping
* Yuan Jun Hao as Guo Kai
* Figaro Ceng Shao Zong as Yuan Chuan Rang
* Katherine Wang Kai Di as Liu Mei Di
* Fu Xiao Yun as Xiao Cai
* Wu Zhong Tian as Tian Si Shen
* Wang Jian Min as Chui Ming
* Tang Qi as Grandma Jiang
* Meng Ting Li as Yuan Mei Jin

Characters

* Qi Yue: Qi Yue is a sweet and innocent sophomore in college who lives with her widowed mother. She is very shy and sometimes clueless, but she has a loyal and kind heart that shines even through the toughest of times. She harbors a crush on the captain of the basketball team, Yuan Yi, but her life was turned upside-down by Ahmon. Eventually, she falls out of love with Yuan Yi and starts developing feelings for Ahmon. Qi Yue is also one of the managers of the basketball team.

* Jiang Meng: Nicknamed Ah Meng and Ahmon by his fellow peers, he is the son of the president of the school. He is a freshman at the college, yet he has power of his teachers due to his father's position. Ahmon is also frightening to a lot of people and is known to bully girls, yet he is also known as the "prince of seduction." Despite his cool composure and "bad" attitude, Ahmon has a gentle side and often sticks up for what is right. Li Xiang has a crush on him, which he does not reciprocate, but Ahmon has feelings for Qi Yue. Although she is his future stepsister, he does love her and enjoys teasing her. Ahmon also joins the basketball team and has faster reflexes that rival Yuan Yi's. Ah Meng also has a little brother.

* Shang Yuan Yi: Yuan Yi is a boy in Qi Yue's class (teasingly nicknamed "Ah Yi (Auntie in Chinese)", and is the captain of the basketball team. Qi Yue is initially in love with Yuan Yi for his gentle personality. Yuan Yi reciprocates her feelings and they become a couple. When Qi Yue falls in love with Ahmon, she breaks up with Yuan Yi, wishing not to lead him on. Yuan Yi is angry and hostile towards Ahmon at first, but gets over it and realizes his feelings for Qing Zi after she kisses him.

* Qing Zi: Qing Zi is Qi Yue's outspoken best friend. She and Xiao Cai are the ones who encourages Qi Yue to confess her love to Yuan Yi, even though Qing Zi herself had a crush on him. Qing Zi cares for Qi Yue a lot and spends a lot of effort in helping her. After Qi Yue and Yuan Yi break up, Qing Zi starts dating Yuan Yi. Qing Zi and Yuan Yi's relationship is tested when Qing Zi feels that Yuan Yi is spending more time playing basketball than being with her. Feeling dejected, she meets with a stranger she chatted with online. She later gets into a tussle with him and Yuan Yi comes to her rescue.

* Xiao Cai: Xiao Cai is Qi Yue and Qing Zi's friend. She and Qing Zi were the ones who supported Qi Yue to confess her love to Yuan Yi. Unlike Qing Zi, Xiao Cai appears to be more calm. She also alerted Yuan Yi of Qing Zi's escapade with the stranger because she was worried about Qing Zi's safety.

* Yuan Chuan Rang: He is nicknamed Ah Rang and the little brother of Ah Meng. Their father tried desperately to forget about him, and naming Ah Meng as the successor of the company. Ah Rang follows and stalks Qi Yue everywhere, trying to force her and blackmail her to like him, who in turn, does everything she can to stop him. He tries to ruin Ah Meng's name, and puts Ah Meng and Qi Yue in lots of danger. He is later softened by Qi Yue, who later feels sorry for him and reaches out to him, and becomes more open. Ah Rang actually really looks up to Ah Meng and sees him as a hero, and actually cares deeply about him, but his mother chose him instead of Ah Meng. This causes Ah Meng to envy his younger brother. Ah Meng would often ignore him and never look at him, and act coldly toward him. Ah Rang is also being helped by the school president's assistant who is in love with Ah Rang's mother, who does not reciprocate that love. Plus, Ah Meng had accidentally shoved Ah Rang into a vase that had severely injured and cut his neck, which was the reason for his hate. Because of this injury, he usually is weak and can collapse due to breath failure. [He has asthma] After a "fake" attack, he and Ah Meng rekindle their relationship and become brothers once more.

* Meidi: A girl who Ahmon saved when she dropped her glasses in the middle of a traffic. He took her to an optician and bought new glasses for her. She never got a good sight of him but fell in love with him. Coincidently, Ahmon's grandmother arranged a marriage for him and Meidi.

* Li Xiang: In high school, she was an asocial girl and acted snotty to all the girls in the class. Whenever she got bullied, Ahmon would protect her. Li Xiang has also devoloped a crush on Ahmon, calling him "Prince". She would do anything to get Ahmon to notice her, she would even go as far as hiring girls to beat her up so Ahmon could "save" her. Finally she realizes that this is not the way to get him to love her.

* Ahsen: Qi Yue's first crush. He was her father's student when they were younger. He studied overseas for sometime. And when he came back, he became a substitute for a short while at her college. He also became the coach for the basketball team.

Theme songs

* Opening: Jerk (臭男人) by Huang YiDa
* Ending: Ambiguous (曖昧) by Rainie Yang

A Tough Man's Love

*Reviewed by sukting

Foreword
This is a serial Won Bin was in before he filmed ‘Endless love’. Want to see him act as an impulsive high school student? It interlinks the family relationships and also love-hate connections between them. The main focus is on the brotherly love between the 3 brothers. The story is narrated through their niece, who is their late eldest sister’s daughter.

Story/Introduction on characters

1. Xiao Gai Zi – Jin Xi Zhen ( She is as the child who goes missing and Tai Jun gets hurt after protecting her from stacks of boxes in ‘Hotelier’ )
She is young, yet mature. She is taken home by Jun Tai after her mother’s death. All dote on her and try to give the best that they can. She is really very sweet and tries hard to reduce the conflict between them to a minimal. She goes through all the happy and sad times with them. All of them patch up due to her. In the end, they are closely knitted as a family and she is happy over it.

This child actress is splendid! I believe she can go far. She is so natural in her acting. No wonder the serial is named after the character’s name. She is so adorable. Knowing that Xian Tai is stern, she uses the soft approach to appease him. I can visualize her shock and disappointment when Xian Tai loses his memory and doesn’t remember her.

Knowing that Ming Tai is bad tempered, she coaxes him like a child. Whenever Jun Tai is frowning, she also talks to him like an adult. She understands all so well to use different approaches. How can you not like her?

2. Song Ming Tai – Won Bin
He is a repeat student who still doesn’t get his high school certificate even though he reaches 22 years old. With a policeman and a teacher in the same family, what has gone wrong? He often gets involved into fights that shame his two elder brothers. He is rebellious but he doesn’t steal or harm the innocent. That is why he is often unhappy with Xian Tai for misunderstanding him.

Can you believe that their relationship can be so strained that one day, he even pees on Xian Tai's police cap when he was sleeping? That was sure a childish act!

Later, he manages to complete his studies after knowing Sheng Lan. He knows that Zhi Hui likes him but he feels that his friend is suitable so he brings them together. Ming Tai works for Dong Zhe, much to Xian Tai’s displeasure. He later knows that Sheng Lan is Dong Zhe’s mistress and decides to fight for his own happiness. He finally wins although his family opposes to him marrying someone with a dark past.

Feeling remorseful that Xian Tai loses his memory because of him, he takes good care of him. He has hoped that he will recover before discharge and is at a loss when he shows no improvement. He finally breaks the sad news when they return together. This binds the whole family together to recreate new memories for him. They open an orange orchard and work closely.

Won Bin is good in this role. He is dashing in the high school student uniform. However, we don’t get to see him wearing formal clothes because he is acting as a man from the countryside. Many worry that he might not fit into the role because he looks modern. However, they have forgotten that he grows up in the rural area. It amuses me though to accept him as a rebellious student who smokes and skips lessons. We know that he is studious in real life and even gets to study his masters in real life.

3. Song Xian Tai – Li Zhong Yuan
He is the black face judge in the family. Even his parents are terrified talking to him. They think that he is too involved in his policeman job. And sure he is – always running after Ming Tai after he creates trouble. However, this can be quite unfair as Ming Tai may not be the culprit every time. Knowing that Zhi Xuan’s father looks down on him, he works hard to get an attorney license.

When his identity changes, his ties with his family also changes when he moves out. His siblings think that he is arrogant being a high flyer. But in reality, he has to probe into Dong Zhe’s illegal activities and also prevent Zhi Xuan’s father from abusing his power as a landlord. Being a DPP means gaining easy access to their company accounts. He marries Zhi Xuan but he knows that her father will never forgive him for causing him to lose his fortune. In fact, he is so angry that he has a stroke and debtors keep coming to demand to clear the debts.

Although he is often at odds with Ming Tai, he is concerned about his well-being. After exposing Dong Zhe’s crime, Xian Tai is forced to resign. He doesn’t mind as he wishes to have a quiet life with Zhi Xuan who is pregnant. Dong Zhe vows not to let him and Ming Tai off and devises to harm them.

Ming Tai realizes that Xian Tai does everything for him and is touched. Both go for a drink and suddenly a killer tries to knock them down with his car. Xian Tai pushes Ming Tai aside to get knocked down. He only retains his memory till 7 years old and all are devastated. Ming Tai feels that his beloved second brother has returned to him because he is no longer strict with him.

Li is marvelous in this role too. The transition is great but he breezes through it. He is very convincing and in fact, I think he is better than Won Bin here.

4. Song Jun Tai - Cao Min Ji
He is the eldest brother and feels awkward to get to teach his own youngest brother, Ming Tai in high school. many wonder why he is such a failure. He is a caring brother but he doesn’t show favouritism.he often punishes him when the need arises. But Dong Zhe and Zhi Xuan’s father cause him to lose his job. Xian Tai manages to save him when he is kidnapped by Dong Zhe and even helps him to get his job back.

I pity this elder brother. He has two quarrelsome brothers. His mother is a drunkard and his father is also bad-tempered. It is hard for him to rule the family with an iron hand.

Knowing that his wife is difficult to conceive, he grieves but still consoles her. Although he has no children, he treats Xiao Gai Zi like his own daughter. That is why she likes him most and declares him as her top favourite uncle.

This actor is an unknown but he is very good. I wonder why he isn’t famous although he resembles Park Yong Ha in looks. The thick framed glasses is probably to project his image as an elder brother.

5. Pei Sheng Lan – Piao Zhi Ying
She has a dark past of having a child out of wedlock with Dong Zhe. Dong Zhe ditches her to marry an underworld boss’s daughter. After getting his fortune, he returns to look for her. Actually he doesn’t like her that much as his son, Ying Qiu. He makes her his woman again just to clean his image and put up a fatherly image to run election for MP.

If not for here, Ming Tai will continue to be mistakened by Xian Tai. One day, there is a burglary and a jewellery shop has some jewels missing. Xian Tai thinks that Ming Tai is involved and arrests him. However, Sheng Lan proves that he is at her coffee shop at that time so Ming Tai is released. From then, they get to know each other.

Sheng Lan is upset and when she tries to leave him, she gets beaten up to be hospitalized. After he is jailed, she leaves Ming Tai to settle in another town to open an eatery. She has decided not to get involved with men again. But Ming Tai’s sincerity moves her as he still doesn’t give up searching for her after a year. So both are together again.

6. Xu Zhi Hui – Li Yao Yuan
She is Ming Tai’s childhood friend and wants to be his girlfriend. However, she realizes that his friend is a better choice after a long wait and gives him up.

7. Piao Zheng Xi – Yi Zhi Yuan
Her mother resembles Grandfather’s ex-lover. Grandfather is grateful to her mother for saving his life and tries to repay their kindness. So he treats her like his own daughter. She is slightly dull witted so her mother worries over her future. She falls for Xian Tai although he treats her like a younger sister. Her mother marries her to a drunkard despite her protests. She has a hard life and runs to their home again. The family treats her well and pays her husband a lot of money for her freedom.

8. Li Dong Zhe
He is involved in the illegal business and is ambitious. He gets a lot of alimony after his divorce. It is only at this time when he thinks of Ying Qiu and Sheng Lan. He looks for them and attempts to use his money to tempt them. When this tactic fails, he works on Ying Qiu. When he finally gets them, he is arrogant of his success and often belittles Ming Tai. When his crimes are exposed, he is imprisoned. But he still sends spies to observe Ming Tai and Sheng Lan. Upon knowing their romance, he is jealous and vows to ruin them, including Xian Tai who causes his downfall.

9. Ying Qiu
He is simple who doesn’t ask much in life. But having a father makes him happy and excited so he can forgive all his wrong doings. He is very close to Xiao Gai Zi so even though Sheng Lan asks him not to reveal his whereabouts, he still writes letters to her. He really wishes Ming Tai to be his father later. Xiao Gai Zi knows his intention and thus gives the address to Ming Tai so that they can reunite.

10. Jin Zhi Xuan
She is rich but doesn’t look down on the poor. She opposes all odds to be with Xian Tai. Although Xian Tai shoulders all the blame, she doesn’t leave him. She takes care of her father when he has a stroke, trying to make him forgive Xian Tai. She is the person who is most upset over Xian Tai’s memory loss but she bravely faces the ordeal. She later gives birth to a son who brings joy to the family.

11. Grandfather - Piao Gen Xing
This man cannot tell from his dream or reality. He sees Zheng Xi’s mother and is unable to suppress his special feelings for her just because she resembles his ex-girlfriend. He doesn’t love Grandmother that much but still marries her. Both have conflicts because of her too. I really laugh when their children plan their marriage again to celebrate their 40th anniversary after knowing that they have not gone through their customary marriage during the war period.

12. Grandmother - Yin Min Zhen
She is unreasonable but she does everything for her family. She knows that only Xian Tai can accept Zheng Xi as a younger sister but the rest don’t. So she tries to marry her off early. But upon seeing how she is ill-treated, she gets her back and treats her better.

Interesting Facts

Won Bin had to cut his long hair which he had kept for 15 months. He was reluctant to part with it and wasn't used to the crew cut at first.

He was later turned into a nervous wreck because of 2 reasons. No. 1, he had to act with many experienced artistes. No. 2, Gen Xing made him hysterical. Before the cameras start rolling, Won Bin was sitting at a corner of the resting room reading the script.

Gen Xing saw this and asked him how many times he needed to read it per day. Won Bin replied twice. The old man nearly jumped -- he exclaimed. ' What? How long have you entered showbiz? Only twice??' Won Bin was speechless and was more diligent later on. However, he still could not avoid having the fear in him acting with the rest who had so many years of acting experience.

This was the first drama which he tried to shy away from the usual idol drama image. It was successful for him and thus he rose to greater heights to be involved in 'Tale of Autumn' after this. He was grateful to the cast here for helping him to sharpen his acting skills.

Many had thought of Won Bin of a good looking actor who can't act but he managed to change their impression in here. Many loved his student look as they thought he looked dashing and surprisingly young in the high school uniform. That led to his success in 'Tale of Autumn' later.

Conclusion
The acting is acceptable for all but what I like is the brotherhood relationship. The 3 actors really show their charm in here. I like the last part when they bring him home and the three brothers sleep together again, which they have not done for many years. They have a nice chat and resolve all differences. Although Xian Tai falls asleep the fastest, the other two make sure that he is covered with a blanket. Ming Tai even touches his face gently and bursts into tears upon seeing how haggard he has become.

If you can stand the slow moving pace, you may try this drama. It did not stated the time period but I guess it should be in the 80s. Even Won Bin fails to attract me at times. The producer is simply too greedy to introduce too many subplots into the drama. But somehow, it tells of how to communicate among family members appropriately and not to exercise judgment too quickly.
source:www.spcnet.tv

Craving For Sunshine

*Reviewed by sukting

How long
16 episodes

Foreword
Have you ever seen Tae Hyun and Jang Hak acting as brothers? The often sweet Ha Neul becoming rebellious and wild? Jang Hak looking extremely boyish having a look like Lai Ming on a motorcycle? Seeing Tae Hyun as a rich man? This is able to satisfy your curiosity. Just in 1 episode, I am too taken aback by too many surprises. You have to be mentally prepared to see how they change in here.

Story

Ren He is back from overseas after stopping his studies. He is with Xiu Bin on the same plane but both are uninterested in each other. He is unhappy over his father’s remarriage and is cold to his stepsister, Cai Shu. Ming De stays with Mdm Han, inheriting her surname. She is a nightclub singer after leaving home with him. She is also Ren He’s mother. Before her marriage, she was a singer but gave up after her wedding. However, she can’t tolerate her husband’s ways so she leaves home and becomes poor to support herself.

Ming De gets involved in a fight and gets locked up in the cell. He can’t tolerate hooligans who slap her so he fights with them. She has to beg them to let him off. He is frustrated and wants her to remove her make-up. Does she want all on the bus to know that she is working in a nightclub? They return and see Yan Xi studying outside. They guess that her uncle has returned home to ill-treat her uncle again so they invite her to study at their home. She declines but is in tears when they leave.

Yan Xi sees Xiu Bin coming to school in a big car and tries to please her. But Xiu Bin is uninterested to know her. She thinks Yan Xi comes from a rich family as she is good in her studies and invites her home. Upon knowing that she is poor and is an orphan, Mrs Jiang and Cai Shu chase her away. Yan Xi feels miserable over the poor treatment. Ren He despises their act and offers to drive her home. He doesn’t invite her properly but snatches her bag to throw into his car – she has no choice but to follow him!

You should watch how the two meet. He comes out from the shower, baring his top. He then stands behind her, waiting for her to turn – curious to know how she looks (‘Hotelier’ must have borrowed an idea from here.) He is attracted to her but she is shy and disgusted. He offers to drive her home but force her to take the lift by throwing her back into his car rear, leaving her no choice. However, he takes her out for a long spin and takes a long time to know where she stays. He drives too fast and nearly knocks Ming He down.

Ming De nearly comes to blows with him when he is indifferent and also wants to use money to settle the matter. Xiu Bin changes into daring outfits (definitely sexy/hot), thick make-up (bloody red lipsticks) and wigs (can you imagine pink ones?), lighting cigarettes too. (I am dumbfounded upon seeing how she changes.)

Yan Xi discovers that her bag is still in Ren He’s car when she brings Ming He for a bandage. So she asks Cai Shu for his number. She plucks up courage to get his car keys from him in a nightclub but she is dismayed to see condoms in his car! (Another shock in store for me.) She throws his keys back to him. Ren He then passes Cai Shu to give Yan Xi money to forget what has happened earlier.

Cai Shu mistakens that both have gone to bed together and this is the payment. She then humiliates her in class. Yan Xi dumps the money back at her and says that both siblings are dirty to use money to cover up. Xiu Bin decides to give Cai Shu a lesson and deliberately trips her to cause her to fall. She then wants Yan Xi to look out for her while she smokes in the toilet. Poor Yan Xi is made the scapegoat and is suspended in school for a few days.

Ren He learns of what has happened and points to Yan Xi that she is too fierce to punish his sister. She retorts that he is worse to use money to reduce his guilt. Seeing her in tears, he starts to reflect his act. When she is about to go home, Xiu Bin appears and laments how hard it is to find out where she stays. She gets angry with her for implicating her. The way that Xiu Bin treats others lack genuine.

She then tells her sad story. She is not an orphan and still has her father. But her mother was his mistress and dies due to medicine over dosage. They are already like fugitives in the U.S. now. She is in Korea but she is not used to calling another person ‘mum’. Yan Xi sympathizes with her and holds her hand. Both become close friends after that.

Ren He insists on moving out. Mr Jiang scolds him for deserting his studies and achieves nothing in life. He retorts that he knows why Mdm Han leaves him now. Xiu Bin feels bad for getting Yan Xi into trouble and both go out. Yan Xi is shocked to see her trendy look but both enjoy themselves. Mr Zheng introduces Xiu Bin to all the relatives although she is reluctant to meet them. Her step-sisters gossip in the toilet over Xiu Bin’s parentage.

She is mad over it and leaves in a huff. But she suddenly feels unwell and calls Yan Xi. Yan Xi gets Ming He to fetch her. However, she is unwilling to return home and even asks him to go faster to get away from her bodyguard. In the end, he gets caught by the traffic policemen for speeding. She feels remorseful upon seeing the hatred in his eyes.

Xiu Bin is on the dance floor again but feels giddy. Ren He sees that she is drunk and holds on to her at the nightclub. Yan Xi hurries and sees from his back. We can see that it doesn’t pay to be a nice man. Yan Xi sees this and quickly takes her away. She gets Min He to settle Xiu Bin at his home. Later, Xiu Bin is grateful to him for helping her.

Ren He misses Yan Xi and asks Cai Shu the name of the school she is attending. He then drives there and gets close to her when she reads the notice board, looking for a part time job. There he goes again. He snatches his bag to force her to get into his convertible. She is uncomfortable when he brings her to an expensive hotel. She hesitates going in and he holds her hand to walk in. She doesn’t know what dishes to order. Ren He makes her feel at ease, saying that he only remembers certain numbers of the dishes. He also tells her to relax as the restaurant is opened by his friend. Both enjoy being together.

Min He is confronted by Chun Bei to be his henchman. Upon recalling how he bullies his mother at work, he beats the man up furiously. But the big boss, Fu Tu is still persistent to force him to work for him. Ming He decides to sell his motorcycle to raise money for Yan Xi.

Ren He and Xiu Bin are forced to attend a function together. Ren He is displeased that Qing Huan lies to everyone that he has an economics degree. They are going to be introduced as life partners. Xiu Bin turns up in daring dressing and a wig as a form of protest to anger her father while Ren He doesn’t even wish to look at her at first. We can see how frustrated he is when he is fixing his tie and takes it off angrily at home initially but still puts it on later. When he knows that his future wife is her, he is amused. Xiu Bin is eager to leave and both hurry to the exit.

They go separate ways later. Cai Shu and Mrs Jiang enquire curiously on how they meet but he refuses to tell them. He gets a slap from Mr Jiang when he says that she is not his natural mother. He charges out from home. Xiu Bin thanks Min He for his help and apologizes for the speeding incident. He forgives her. Ren He asks Yan Xi to keep him company. She comes and he gets half drunk, kissing her. He refuses to let go of her hand and she splashes wine onto his face after slapping him.

Ming He is surprised to see Xiu Bin and she declares her love for him. He is indifferent about it. He drives her home in her car and she gives him a kiss on his cheek. Mrs Zheng pulls off her wig and slaps her. How can she disgrace the family? Does she want others to know that her late mother comes from a lowly status? She forces her to join a cooking class. She meets Cai Shu there and tells her that she is uninterested in Ren He so Ren He also shares the same thought.

Ren He comes to work. He overhears two employees in the lift, saying how incompetent he is. How can they describe arts to a stone? He should go to study architecture instead. They guess whether he has gotten his degree. Ren He joins in the conversation to say that he hasn’t. The two are puzzled as they have not seen this young man before. (All should not miss the bespectacled Tai Hyun here as he looks cute in glasses.) Yuan Huan only wants Ren He to work regularly to learn the ropes.

The Jiangs own a multimedia company. They invest in records and films. Ren He recalls Lin saying he resembles his mother so he gets one employee to seek out where she works. The two stepmothers meet each other to ‘promote’ their stepchildren so that they can be in-laws soon. Yan Xi returns the money that Ming He gives by selling his motorcycle as she doesn’t wish to burden him. He gets offended.

Yan Xi decides to quit her studies since she can’t afford the fees but is confused when the university informs her that someone has paid for her. Xiu Bin knows that Yan Xi will not allow her to pay for her as this hurts her pride and wonders who does it. Xiu Bin suggests Yan Xi coming to her home as she wishes to see Ming He. Yan Shu describes Ming He choosy. Xiu Bin tells her about her coming engagement with Ren He and she frowns. She adds bitterly that they match because they are rubbish.

Lin wants Yan Xi to write his biography and gives her the deposit. Yan Xi finally finds out that Ren He helps her and wants to return him the money. He makes it clear to her that he helps her because he wants to love her. He doesn’t understand why his good intentions aren’t accepted by her. Yin Yu is angry with Chun Bei for wanting to fire her and she uses a broom to run after him – to hit Lin by mistake. So Chun Bei vents his anger on Ming He instead.

Xiu Bin goes to the garage to look for Ming He to find him seriously beaten up. He considers working for Lin. But upon seeing Chun Bei – he gets fed up – how can he make use of Jiang to bring him to the underworld? Lin explains that he once loved Yin Yu so he is ready to help him. Yin Yu is hurt to see him injured and cries upon recalling how hard it is to bring him up and yet brings him so much agony.

Mrs Zheng pushes Xiu Bin to meet Ren He. Mr Zheng feels there is no need to rush through the wedding although Mrs Zheng lies that everything is fine. If Xiu Bin doesn’t like Ren He, he will not force her. Mrs Zheng gives Xiu Bin her birthday present, pretending to be a good stepmother. The next moment, Yan Xi and Ming He celebrate with her. Yin Yu looks at Ren He’s baby photos and is in tears. Lin visits her and apologizes for Chun Bei’s act. He hopes that she can get Ming He to work for him.

Cai Shu has no flair for music but wants to work in Jiang’s company. Ren He comes to the nightclub and sees Yin Yu being harassed by men. Both run away in different directions. He drives away in tears and cries later. Ming He wonders why Yin Yu cries too. Ren He is badly affected and doesn’t go to work for a few days. Jiang knows he has been there and is still unmoved. Ren He demands to know why he lets her to be like this. Lin tells Ming He that he can ask him anything on Jiang as he knows him.

Ming He secretly searches through the things at home, hoping to find out something about his father. He gets to see only torn photographs and also a baby’s photograph which has a different birthday stated from his birthday. Ren He is miserable and tries asking Yan Xi out. She ignores his message and still continues to study in the library. But feeling bad, she rushes to the restaurant later to find that he has left.

Ren He waits 3 hours for Yan Xi in vain and comes to her home drunk. He is jealous upon seeing her with Ming He and the two men fight. Yin Yu is shocked to see Ren He. Ren He vents his anger by saying that he treats Yan Xi as dirt from the first day he sees her. Yan Xi warns Ren He not to hurt Xiu Bin as she is her best friend. She also adds that she did look for him the other day but he left and makes him overjoyed.

He then jokes that he will run the next time he sees Ming He since he is no match for him. You will be amused to see how he forgoes his car to get on the bus just to be with her! Yin Yu keeps thinking of Ren He from the day she saw him but only knows that he is Cai Shu’s brother from Yan Xi. Does Yan Xi still feel frightened of Lin? Lin is surprised that she accepts the job. The publishers even praised him for getting a good author as from here, he also understands himself better. Lin invites her to work for him or write for other political contacts but she declines. He gives her an autograph copy. Later, he calls his henchman and is furious with him for refusing him to find Yan Xi a job. He demands Chun Bei to bring his men to bash the fellow – after sending Yan Xi home. Yan Xi obeys although she is frightened.

Cai Shu sees Yan Xi coming out of Lin’s car and guesses that she is his kept woman. She wonders who is another playboy to pay for her fees. Ren he recalls Yan Xi saying that Xiu Bin is her best friend. He takes Xiu Bin out to Cai Shu’s graduation concert. Yan Xi calls Ren He to pay the remaining money. Chun Bei wants to woo Cai Shu. Ren He hears Yan Xi’s message but still asks Xiu Bin to go out for dinner. When Cai Shu knows that Ren He likes Yan Xi, she ill-treats her.

They see Yan Xi by the roadside. Xiu Bin steps out to talk to her but Ren He freezes in the car seat. He is still angry with her after hearing what Cai Shu has said. But later he tells her to get in the car since she wants to pay him back. His tone is totally cold to her when he accepts the envelope with the money in it. Upon knowing that she is looking for a job, he offers to help. Ming He gives Yan Xi a birthday present which he uses his pay to pass to Xiu Bin. Yin Yu asks for Ren He’s number from Yan Xi.

Chun Bei gets Cai Shu flowers and sends her home. Yan Xi sends in resume for jobs and calls Xiu Bin. Xiu Bin meets her after trying the engagement gowns reluctantly. Xiu Bin laments that she doesn’t know why she is living in this world because she has no control of her life. She is delighted to open the package and sees two beautiful hairclips. She clips happily on her hair but later frowns and takes them off. Yan Xi is amused to know that Ming He has such a cute personality.

Xiu Bin chooses business suits and also handbags for Yan Xi after learning that she gets a job. She meets Ming He when sending her back. Both watch a movie together and have roadside food. Ren He is attracted to Yan Xi upon seeing her in office wear. Yan Xi is shocked to see Ren He at work. The other employees are surprised when Ming He doesn’t speak to her in private and seem to be strangers. Jiang sends men to warn Yin Yu not to harass Ren He. When she learns that Ren He is getting married, she sees nothing wrong with him wanting to see his mother.

Yan Xi pretends to be jealous that Ming He doesn’t buy anything for her. Lin warns Chun Bei not to have designs on Cai Shu. Ren He wants to handle his own marriage affairs although he agrees to work for Jiang. Jiang is already displeased with him using personal ties to get Yan Xi a job. He warns Ren He that going against him will get him to nowhere. Cai Shu looks curiously at Ren He’s office but he tells her to leave to avoid answering her whether his girlfriend is Yan Xi. Suddenly, Yin Yu calls Ren He, wanting to see him.

Jiang wants Ren He to marry Xiu Bin but he refuses. Ren He knows that Ming He is his brother from Yin Yu but is still cool about it. Yan Xi works overtime and sees a sobbing Ren He. She feels sorry for him and accepts his kiss. However, she refuses to spend the night with him. Ren He informs Jiang that he knows the truth. Xiu Bin tells Zheng that she isn’t getting married too and has a quarrel with her stepmother. She nearly freezes on the street so Ming He brings her home. Ming He is very shocked to see Mrs Zheng slapping Xiu Bin when he sends her back.

Ming He recalls vaguely that he has an elder brother. He asks Yin Yu whether she will treat his elder brother better if two are together. Jiang comes to visit them and wants Yin Yu to stop seeing Ren He by giving them money. Ming He finally knows his parentage. He returns the money to Jiang and warns him not to harass Yin Yu. He ignores Ren He when he walks out.

Ren He looks for Yin Yu and both hug to cry. He feels helpless to be under Jiang’s control. Ming He decides to join Lin’s gang. He becomes refined looking and drives a car. Xiu Bin and Yin Yu are worried when they don’t see him. Yin Yu is alarmed to know the truth and Ming He does this to make sure that others will not look down on her. Mrs Zheng warns Xiu Bin to leave Ming He otherwise she will harm him.

The engagement date is approaching. Xiu Bin follows Mdm Wang to choose jewelry. When reaching home, she looks at the hairclips. Mdm Wang meets Yan Xi at Ren He’s office and humiliates her. Ren He is under pressure so he decides to get engaged to Xiu Bin. So he avoids Yan Xi. Yan Xi is hurt and decides to resign. Ren He is unwilling to acknowledge the presence of Ming He and Yin Yu.

Xiu Bin and Ren He have an engagement party but she asks Yan Xi along. Ren He is uneasy to see her. But upon seeing her being harassed by a man, he saves her. He questions her why she must come to torture him. Yet he is angry with himself upon seeing her humiliated. Does she find him useless? He loves her and yet gets engaged. He will help her to look for another job. She is hurt and points out that he doesn’t know how to love others as he loves himself too much. She runs away but he begs her to stay with him. Ming He learns from Yan Xi that Xiu Bin is engaged. He misses the happy times they share together.

Ren He brings Xiu Bin to a hotel room, wanting to vent his frustrations but he stops when she retaliates. She is angry that he is so selfish. He confesses that he is afraid that others will hurt Yan Xi so he drives her away. He is as pathetic as Xiu Bin. He sends her home and sees Ming He. Ming He coldly congratulates her. Ren He gathers that they like each other and decides to let her go. Xiu Bin begs Ming He to be with her but Mdm Song’s men beat him up. Both run to a hotel and she dresses his wound.

Manager Wu admires her talents and passes her proposal to Ren He. He has thought of Yan Xi of only being able to pull strings but he changes his mind. He rejects her resignation. The biography sales go well and Lin wants to shoot it into a drama. Xiu Bin tells Mdm Song that she will not let her rule her life. Ren He declares to Yan Xi that Xiu Bin loves Ming He and he is his brother. He loves Yan Xi all along and she finally cries out her grievances to him.

Ming He asks Yan Xi out for a meal and recalls how he eats with Xiu Bin. They cook over a stove and accidentally knock into each other’s head. He hugs Yan Xi for comfort in a dance. Ren He comes to look for him. Ren He tries to talk sense to Ming He but he will not listen to him. Both try so hard to adjust to each other’s identity. Yin Yu is tormented so Ren He begs him not to hurt her. Ming He points out that his presence causes the change and tells him not to visit them again. Ming He wants Yan Xi to dance with him.

Mdm Song gets her men to beat up Ming He again. Ren He tries to stop and gets hit. Yan Xi hugs him and both reconcile. Ren He comes to Yin Yu for breakfast and later brings Yan Xi to work. You will be amused to see how surprised Yan Xi’s uncle and aunt are to see his big car and how Yan Xi hurries to comb her messy hair. Still, Ren He smiles upon seeing how unsightly she is earlier.

Jiang is furious to see the couple together to work but Ren He vows not to let him control his life. Ren He wishes Yan Xi to explain to him more on Lin’s private life which is not stated in the book. Cai Shu sneers at Yan Xi to be the third party when Ren He is on bad terms with Xiu Bin. Does Yan Xi want money? Yan Xi is disgusted with her. Xiu Bin wants to back out of marriage but Zheng swallows his words. He refuses and forces her to marry Ren He by locking her up. She leaves home with Ren He’s help.

Yin Yu wants Lin to let Ming He go but he wants to make Ming He his successor. Ming He has the wild animal instinct for survival. Ming He doesn’t know how to talk much to Xiu Bin because he grows up alone like her. She suddenly asks how he feels having a sibling. It will be nice to hug and chat till daytime. He ponders over her words. Xiu Bin waits in vain for Ming He the whole day, wondering where he is.

Ren He and Yan Xi are a happy couple after publicizing their relationship. Mdm Wang tries to break them up, with no success. Ren He is angry when he comes to visit her and Yin Yu. Yin Yu sees this and reminds him to be cautious in making decisions. Ming He turns to walk in a different direction back to work when he sees this. Chun Bei gets his men to beat up Ming He seriously till he faints.

Ren He sends him to hospital. We can see how anxious he is to carry him on his back to run along the hospital corridor. I only wonder how he does it as Ming He is bigger than him, though. The gangsters hunt him down so Ren He covers him with his coat and sends him to Xiu Bin’s home. He requests his home doctor not to tell Jiang about it. Xiu Bin finally knows their relationship and is grateful to him to let her take care of Ming He. He hopes one of them can stop Ming He in his illegal activities and hopes she will talk him over.

Ren He is angry with Mdm Song visiting Yan Xi and quarrels with his parents when he is home in the morning. He declares that they may not acknowledge Ming He but he is still his brother. Cai Shu drives Ren He to work as he is too tired and even sleeps in the car. She questions if he is with Yan Xi the whole night. He is frustrated with her and tells her to shut up. But he breaks into a smile when seeing Yan Xi at the lift area and even hugs her shoulder gently.

Yan Xi passes to Ren He the files for work. He tells her to stand closer to him. This is sure a classic scene when she still stands far from him. He urges her to walk closer again while he still sits on his chair. Suddenly he hugs her, sitting down and leaves her appalled. He wants to do it just for a while as he is too tired to feel like sleeping now. This scene reminds me of how Cheng Jun does a similar act to Jia Yan in ‘Medical Centre’ but he looks so cute here. He holds her hand but she lets go when Cai Shu walks in. When she leaves, he holds it again.

Xiu Bin sees Ming He opening his eyes and is in tears. Why does he scare her? She wishes him to treat Ren He better as he has done a lot for him. When Xiu Bin goes shopping, Ming He smiles to lie on her bed feeling her fragrance. Later he discovers that her bodyguards attack him. When she is back, he is missing and she tries to find him with Ren He. Ming He confronts Chun Bei but he pretends not to know anything. Lin is puzzled as other gangs are not responsible and wants him to hide.

Ren He is unhappy when only 2 out of the 5 movies produced earn money. He suggests using his own people to work to cut costs. Xiu Bin comes to his office in tears and Ren He assures her that he will find Ming He. He even sends her home and Yan Xi thinks he is interested in her. Ren He waits for Ming He outside the nightclub but the gangsters prevent him to get close to him to see him getting into a car.

Ming He informs Yan Xi that he is safe and requests her to convey his gratitude to Ren He. Xiu Bin feels that she is ditched by him and suddenly recalls that this might be connected to Zheng. She runs out of home to demand an explanation from her parents in vain to be taken back to her apartment. Ren He wants to move out and cancel the marriage plans. Jiang scolds him but he is firm to start a new life.

Ren He checks that Jiang was a cop and seizes Lin’s company. Lin takes the rap for him to be in jail. Xiu Bin refuses to eat. Ren He buys dinner for Yan Xi. He looks at her – is he mad to like her so much? She has nothing but pride. She hasn’t eaten but lies that she did. She was unhappy that he left just now but happy when he is back. Can’t she say she wants him to stay with her? Mdm Wang bribes Yan Xi’s uncle with money for Yan Xi to part with Ren He.

Ren He finds an excuse to kiss her but her uncle calls her, wanting her to ask a loan from Ren He. She refuses to tell Ren He what happens. He is puzzled – he tells her everything but she doesn’t need him after eating but he still insists of waiting for her to finish her work. He deliberately disturbs her at her table. Lin beats up the culprit who attacks Ming He. Chun Bei is nervous that he will spill the beans so he beats him up more badly. He is dismayed when Ming He lets the fellow off and even sends him to hospital.

Jiang warns Yan Xi not to ruin Ren He’s future. Yan Xi’s uncle spends all the money so she decides to write a movie script. Ming He returns home to see Yan Xi in tears. He asks her what happens in a gentle voice. She misses his old self because he used to give her warmth but he insists that he hasn’t changed. Yan Xi meets the troubled Xiu Bin and both confess loving the wrong men.

Yan Xi returns home to see Ren He outside her door. He is shocked when she wants to resign and asks whether it is because of money. Both quarrel. But on the next day, Ren He gets into the same lift with her. Manager Wu hears the rumours of her getting the job due to him and she has worked in a nightclub before. She still works on the script. Ming He bathes and Yin Yu is frustrated that he is missing for days. She is shocked to see his stomach wound but he assures her that he has recovered.

Ming He wishes to let Chun Bei to handle the nightclub. Lin chides him for being timid just because of one attack. Chun Bei never has the ability to be the big boss. Ming He’s men forbids Chun Bei to meet the injured man and he is nervous upon knowing that he is awake. He quickly discusses with Zheng but he ignores him. Ming He sees everything and demands to know why he does this. Is it because he is worried that he might seize his position? He remembers how they worked in the factory. But he has not told Lin about it. So this is this last chance.

Ren He has a drink with Manager Wu. He tells Ren He that Yan Xi can’t survive long if her relationship with Ren He is discovered. He wants to give her chances but he can’t, fearing that others will criticize him for showing favouritism. Ren He thanks him for being frank to consider from her angle. Yan Xi happens to know that her uncle accepts money from Mdm Wang. She returns it and walks out. Ren He is back and sees this. He runs after her and apologises on Mdm Wang’s behalf.

She is frustrated. His existence has changed their lives after acknowledging Yin Yu and Ming He. But his life is still the same to lead a comfortable life. He suddenly asks – is she that great to reprimand him? She replies that she is nothing so she leaves. Yan Xi is fed up when he keeps on following her from the public bus to home. He smiles and denies following her – he is only going to sleep at Yin Yu’s place. What is the problem of being misunderstood since they are getting married?

He sees Ming He and tags him home. This is sure a hilarious scene when Ren He takes off his jacket and trousers, starting to wear Ming He’s sports wear without asking! There is no mattress for him as Ming He shuts him out from his sleeping corner. Thus he sleeps on the floor with a blanket. Yin Yu is appalled to see him there but is touched that both brothers are in the same room for once.

Jiang wants Lin to make sure that Yan Xi doesn’t interrupt Ren He’s marriage plans. Lin doesn’t see that he is his subordinate anymore and he will not touch women. Jiang is angry and leaves. Chun Bei overhears everything and hatches an evil plan. Xiu Bin escapes to meet Ming He. He forbids her to look for him again. He likes her but what can they do? She refuses to return as everything is meaningless without him. He asks her to wait for him to contact her before sending her home.

Ren He is about to drive when Cai Shu gets into his car, wanting him to send her home. He frowns but still allows it. Suddenly, he sees Yan Xi being sent away by Chun Bei and tails them. Cai Shu wonders why Yan Xi seduces Chun Bei. Ren He is surprised that she is involved with Chun Bei but still ignorant of what he does. She replies she hangs out with him out of boredom – just like how he toys with Yan Xi to kill time. Ren He is offended and commands her to get off his car.

He is still worried and follows them. Yan Xi is wary but still gets trapped. Ren He panicks when he loses them and approaches Ming He. He insists of following Ming He. Upon finding them, Ren He gets so mad that he gives Chun Bei a punch before hugging her. However, Ming He’s reaction is scary. He is silent and walks near Chun Bei to beat him up. Chun Bei gets frightened and insists that Jiang wants him to do it. Ming He removes his coat and gets a metal pole ready. Chun Bei pleads for his forgiveness.

Ren He stops him from hitting him further. He has not taken revenge on Jiang but only on a follower. Does it worth being a gangster? Ming He leaves and ponders his words. He also recalls Yin Yu’s words that she doesn’t need money. Ren He sends Yan Xi home and holds her hand. He apologises for hurting her. He then waits outside in the cold for Ming He’s return. He complains and wants to have an extra pair of keys to their home. Ming He wants to know how Yan Xi is to him.

Ren He replies – can’t he see for himself? Will he go to such a remote place if she isn’t trapped there? He will be responsible for her. Ren He chides Ming He for not having plans like him. If they behave like Jiang, they will suffer. Ming He is annoyed that he acts like a big brother but Ren He reminds him of the reality. Both drink with joy at the wine stall. Ren He decides to move out and will settle the company’s affairs before resigning. Jiang scolds him but does Jiang know how sad he is for being unable to live up to his expectations? Ren He sleeps in the office and although Yan Xi is having a fever, she still works.

Jiang and Zheng invite Ren He for lunch but he declines. He joins Lin and other Jiang’s ex-subordinates. He is going to give them back the shares they deserve for working for Jiang. Ren He tells Lin what Chun Bei has done and flies into a rage. Chun Bei has ruined his reputation. Xiu Bin decides to elope with Ming He and leaves home to see Yin Yu. She calls her mother not because of Ming He but her own mother was also a singer. She is thankful to Ming He for giving her strength to live on.

Ming He decides to quit – will all be happy to see him back in the childish hairstyle? Chun Bei’s men kidnap Lin. Xiu Bin meets Ming He and both are together. When Ming He learns that Lin is missing, he rushes back. Yan Xi is surprised to see Ren He in office late at night. He gets her to read his report. Seeing her smile makes him deduce that he has done a bad job so he wants her to look through. His jaw nearly dropped upon knowing that he takes so much time to write a report but she has finished writing the script.

He snatches the papers from her and declares that he must read and sneer at her. Later, he turns serious and wishes that both still work like this so that he can always look at her after marriage. Ming He confronts Chun Bei. Chun Bei rebukes that he is also giving him a last chance. Ren He tells her not to get angry when he sends her home. If she continues this way, he can’t sleep. Yan Xi scolds him – how can he sleep just after reading 2 pages of her script and can’t sleep after that?

He replies that he is a chap who can’t study but he promises to read it through the night. Yan Xi’s aunt is angry to know that they are still together. Yin Yu forbids him to find out how Lin is as she is dependent on him. However, Ming He feels that he owes him too much and still goes out. Manager Wu praises Yan Xi for doing a good job. Yan Xi avoids sitting with Cai Shu in the canteen and sits alone. Ren He comes to join her, ignoring other people’s glances.

He is concerned – does she get scolded by her aunt? Why is their route so tough? Yan Xi is annoyed when Ren He gives the same comments as Manager Wu on her script. That implies that he hasn’t read it at all. Ren He is worried that they can win votes since Lin is missing. He caalls up Yin Yu and is alarmed to know that Ming He is missing. Ming He gets his men to send Lin to hospital. Ming He bashes up Chun Bei. He ties him up – leaving him only in his singlet and shorts in a garage.

Ren He is worried when Lin doesn’t appear for the director’s meeting. He has not wanted Zheng to gain the major control of the company. The meeting is about to start when Lin arrives. The two old men know that it must be his doing. Zheng walks out angrily. Ren He stops him and warns him that he will reveal all his evil deeds if he dares to harm Ming He. Ren He is sorry for implicating Lin but he assures him that this is the cause of his own doing. He thanks Ren He for seeking revenge for him instead.

Yin Yu is dumbfounded when Ren He arrives at the doorstep with his suitcase. Ren He is annoyed that Ming He doesn’t greet him. When the phone rings, he listens to the call but Ming He snatches the receiver from him. Ren He playfully sneaks to his side, wanting to listen to his conversation with Xiu Bin. Not wishing to lose out to him, he also takes out his handphone to call Yan Xi! Yin Yu is amused to see both brothers talking to their girlfriends and smiling at he same time.

Yan Xi’s aunt forces Yan Xi’s uncle to work with Ming He in the Middle East. There is little chance for him to meet women and continue his terrible vices there. He agrees reluctantly. Chun Bei is arrested for illegal activities and this is shown on television. Cai Shu is so shocked that she faints. (This actress also can’t act as the expression is so unreal.)

Xiu Bin gets a scarf and gloves for Ming He. He tells her about his decision to work. He doesn’t dare to tell her to wait for him but she promises to do it. Ren He waits for Yan Xi in the cold outside her cold and grumbles about her coming out late. He will not go away like Ming He because he wants to take care of her and Yin Yu. He wants to hug her as he feels cold. She shyly avoids him.

Remember Xiu Bin saying about sleeping with a sibling? The brothers are doing it now. Ren He wants to know what he wants to do with Xiu Bin. He jokes that Xiu Bin is ugly while his Yan Xi is prettier. He then hugs Ming He to feel his warmth. Ming He initially feels annoyed but allows it when he enjoys the feeling. Yin Yu is glad that they get along well.

Yan Xi gives Xiu Bin the autographed book which she has completed. The movie is out soon and Ren He gives Ming He’s latest photograph to her. Ren He is now working happily in the Western restaurant that he has always brought Yan Xi to as a pianist and manager. They send Xiu Bin off at the airport as she wants to return to America. However, she changes her ticket to go to the Middle East to visit Ming He.

Introduction on characters

1. Jiang Ren He - Cha Tae Hyun
He is Jiang’s elder son. He is displeased with his father over his remarriage so he becomes very rebellious. He is never close to Cai Shu – you will laugh when he doesn’t even know which school she attends! He leads a wild life but starts to settle down when Jiang forces him to work. He is initially a weak man but love makes him strong to go against his father to be with his love and family.

Some find it difficult to match Tae Hyun’s serious baby face with his comical act in ‘My Sassy Girl’. They try so hard not to laugh. I have the same problem initially as well. Trying to be a troubled man isn’t his forte but he tries hard. You will still laugh at the few comical scenes that he has created. It is still interesting to see him driving a convertible and dressing in a business suit.

2. Han Ming He – Jang Hak
He is Jiang’s younger son but unlike Ren He who has a comfortable life, he has to struggle with his mother to make ends meet. He is kind, filial and considerate but can be reckless and unforgiving. He is unable to accept the fact that Ren He is his brother and never appreciate his efforts to help him. But after learning that he has given up lots of things to be with him, both become close.

Jang Hak acts and looks raw. As a villain, he is not bad enough. As a good guy, his external features don’t look gentle too. When he doesn’t gel his hair, he looks childish. But he sure looks dashing on his motorcycle. Who will expect his imperfect outlook makes him shine in ‘A joyful girl’s success’ instead?

3. Li Yan Xi – Kim Hyun Joo
Yan Xi is often being looked down because she is an orphan. However, she is determined not to receive help from others and works independently. She is very stubborn but succumbs to others easily. It is worse when she makes her own decisions without telling Ren He. If not for his insistence, both can’t end up together. Hyun Joo must have accumulated her crying experiences from here for other future works. We often see her with teary eyes. This can be boring as I have seen her acting in the same way in other dramas.

4. Zheng Xiu Bin – Kim Ha Neul
She is also rich but is a mistress’ daughter. Thus, she is never accepted by her family. Having low self-esteem, she tends to be wild – to smoke and wear daring outfits or wigs to have a life of indulgence. However, love changes her to be a better person.

The breakthrough is great at first when we get to see Ha Neul in thick make-up, revealing clothes and wild wigs. But it stops after 10 episodes and she is back as the long-suffering person who cries easily. No surprises at all. Maybe the producer doesn’t wish to ruin her sweet image totally.

5. Jiang Cai Shu
She is Ming He and Ren He’s half-sister. Pampered since young, she is haughty and looks down on the poor and is always looking around for a good catch. I am always delighted when she sucks up to Xiu Bin in vain and gets bullied by her during their high school days instead. Having no flair for music, she studies music, plays the piano and sings (but I can assure you that her singing is unbearable). She is flattered when Chun Bei woos her. This actress’s acting is only satisfactory.

6. Han Yin Yu
She is the men’s mother. After her divorce, she brings Ming He away and he inherits her surname. She is a singer at a nightclub and blames Jiang for her ordeal as she was popular before their marriage. She feels bad for not being able to provide Ming He a good life and wonders whether he should stay with Jiang instead. She longs to meet Ren He and you will be happy for her when both acknowledge each other.

7. Jiang Qing Huan – Piao Gen Xing (as Li He’s father in ‘Loving You’)
Like many Korean fathers, he only thinks the best for his company and treats Ren He’s coming marriage as part of a business deal. He is cruel to ignore the fact that Ren He misses his natural family and even forbids him to see them. He controls his life to even arrange a job in his company for him. It leaves me puzzled – I thought most Koreans prefer sons – how can he ignore Ming He totally?

8. Mr Zheng
He is Xiu Bin’s father. He looks kind and approachable but he isn’t. He uses despicable means to achieve his aim. He is also treating Xiu Bin like a pawn in his business.

9. Mdm Song/Mrs Zheng
She is Xiu Bin’s stepmother. On the surface, she appears to treat her well but in secret, she loves to tear her hair and torture her. She will not hesitate to send her men to beat Ming He when the need arises.

10. Lin Fu Tu
He is an underworld boss and owns the nightclub. He was in love with Yin Yu but was dejected when she married Jiang. However, he is enraged when Jiang ditched her and thus arranges her to work for him. Treating Ming He like his son, he wants to pass his business to him. He is not exactly a bad man as he recognizes talents – with Yan Xi, he is quite soft. He knows that she is unsuitable to work for him and has wanted to arrange her to work in Jiang’s company. Thus he is pleased to see her there when he goes there to discuss the filming of his television serial.

11. Jin Chun Bei
He is Lin’s sidekick and is always harbouring over his business. Thus he tries to get rid of Ming He when he can. He is smitten with Cai Shu. Despite Lin’s warnings, he still wants to woo her. I will present the most plastic acting award to this guy – he is so stage-like from the beginning to the end.

12. Mdm Wang/Mrs Jiang
She is Ren He’s stepmother and Cai Shu’s natural mother. She is a snob like Cai Shu. I find her so pretentious when she talks with Mrs Zheng. Both are really two of a kind. Two bad they don’t belong to the opposite sex to get married together. They will make a marvelous pair.

13. Manager Wu
He is an impartial man who recognizes talents and assists Yan Xi whenever she needs guidance or support.

14. Yan Xi’s aunt
Yan Xi has inherited her stubborn and strong personality. But I must admire her to have the backbone and also strong resistance to reject Mdm Wang’s money.

15. Yan Xi’s uncle
He is a good for nothing to depend on his wife and niece. He gambles away whatever sum of money they have at home. This is practically unforgiven and he even loses the money to pay for the house rent. Poor
Yan Xi has to work so hard on the script to get the money. He has the cheek to accept Mdm Wang’s money! Serves him right to work in the Middle East…..

Favourite character/Most hated character
None, because no one is outstanding in personality. Cute-wise – Ren He fits the bill.

Songs
The theme songs are fast-paced. But you will be surprised by another song which is played throughout the serial. It is ‘I’ll give you all’ by Jo Kyu Man. Isn’t this for ‘All About Eve’? MBC must have loved it so much to replay it again in ‘All About Eve’. But I don’t think anyone will mind to have more of it as it is such a wonderful song.

Conclusion

Hyun Joo and Ha Neul must have accumulated their crying experience from here to act in ‘Glass Slippers’ and ‘Piano’. They have so many teary scenes that I can’t take it. However, both are convincing as high school students in the uniform. As like other typical Korean dramas, the starting is attractive but the pace slows down when the leads are troubled by the love problems. Nothing outstanding here offered.

It will be better if Jang Hak switches his role with Tae Hyun. Tae Hyun looks younger and it is awkward to see him as the elder brother. The cute ways that he presents shows how childish he can be while Jang Hak behaves more like a mature elder brother. Luckily, his husky and mature voice saves the day. Thus he ends up being the most alluring element among the four.

He doesn’t match with Ha Neul in looks too – thankfully, they get Hyun Joo to be his lover. The four do look like couples and complement each other well. Jang Hak and Ha Neul are a better combination in looking as a mature couple while Tae Hyun and Hyun Joo look like a younger couple. Isn’t this weird? However, I must confess that the Tae Hyun and Hyun Joo pair wins more of my votes because they are really cute with their chemistry.

Jang Hak and Ha Neul look more restrained and there isn’t much chemistry between them. The main attraction is how Ren He woos Yan Xi. You will crack up upon how he shows his affections for her openly. This is a direct opposite on how Ming He treats Xiu Bin which can be too boring and repetitive.

Do watch it if you wish to see how the leads look when younger. Or you want to see a no-nonsense Tae Hyun and raw Jang Hak? However, we can’t be too fussy over their acting as they only started out then. But you will marvel that they don’t change much in looks. I am curious – do they undergo plastic surgery to achieve this effect?
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Happy Together

*Reviewed by sukting

24 episodes

Foreword
This serial is about family relations. There are 5 siblings – only Tai Feng isn’t related to blood related to the other four. Their parents died and Can Zhu’s grandmother took Wen Zhu, Can Zhu, and Zhi Shuo away, leaving Tai Feng and Lun Zhu to fend for themselves. At the time, Tai Feng was only 15 years old so he gave Lun Zhu up for adoption.

Now all have grown up – will they acknowledge one another and reconcile? Zhi Shuo is engaged to Xiu He but Cai Lin can give him riches. Who will he choose in the end?

This is the second serial where Song Seung Hun and Lee Byun Hun work together after ‘The Boxer’. Both are so delighted with the arrangement. This is also the second time Song works with Jin Gui Li after ‘Popcorn’.

Finally, another highlight is this serial is the first time that Jeon Ji Hyun and Cha Tae Hyun work together before ‘My Sassy Girl.’ Interested to see which version is better? On the whole, it is quite attractive to watch because all act quite well.

Introduction on characters

1. Xu Tai Feng – Lee Byun Hun
He is a baseball player but is retrenched after breaking a leg. He falls for Xiu He when staying in the hospital. But upon knowing that she belongs to his younger brother, he gives up.

Upon knowing his step-family’s presence, he wants to join them but only Wen Zhu accepts him. He is a cheerful man and always tries to cheer Xiu He up when she is troubled. He also tries hard to take care of his son, but he has no monetary means to do it. He suffers a lot of hardship before his dream comes true.

I don’t really like this character. He talks too much. Lee is okay in this serial. He is not as fantastic here as he was in ‘Beautiful Days’. Sometimes, his expressions can be too exaggerated.

2. Xu Zhi Shuo – Song Seung Hun
He is a public prosecutor but he works like a cop. He often overworks himself so that he can give his family a good life. Cai Lin is interested in him and he finds it hard to resist her charms. He is unsure whether he should accept her help. Luckily he finds out what he actually wants and marries Xiu He in the end.

I don’t like this character. He is indecisive when it comes to choosing between love and riches. His acting is quite okay although he is not that impressive in crying scenes.

3. Xu Can Zhu – Zhao Ming Xiu
She is the eldest sister in the family. She has to work hard to open a comic shop at home to earn extra income. But her uncle sells their home away. She is determined to forget the past so she never wants to see Tai Feng again. But fate causes her to look after his son, and she learns to love this cute nephew. She later meets his friend, Piao He, and both start a romance. She is very strong as the big sister – it was a good choice to cast the actress in this role.

4. Xu Wen Zhu – Quan Du Yan
She is the only one who accepts the other two siblings because she remembers how well Tai Feng’s father treated her. But I dislike her spiteful behaviour towards her elder siblings. She never gives up looking for Lun Zhu and upon finding her, she tries to ‘purify’ her look so that she will give a good image. Later, Wen Zhu moves out to stay with a gangster, Bi Dou. Luckily this man has a heart of gold and she marries him.

The actress is very impressive in the two acknowledgment scenes with Tai Feng and Lun Zhu. She also portrays successfully the character's rebellious nature.

5. Xu Lun Zhu – Jeon Ji Hyun
She is the youngest sibling and was given away when she was little. As she misses her siblings, she refuses to go overseas. She only remembers Tai Feng because she has stayed longer with him. However, she is disappointed when he doesn’t remember her. Knowing that he is out of a job, she invites him to stay with her. Lun Zhu overworks herself but fortunately Can Zhu donates a kidney to her. Jeon is quite impressive as the quiet and reserved girl.

6. Zhao Bi Dou – Zhao Zai Xian (the father in ‘The Piano’)
He is so different from his tragic role in ‘The Piano’ because he is so comical here. I will relate some scenes below. He really makes me laugh so much!

7. Shen Ye – Cha Tae Hyun
He is Bi Dou’s sidekick and works as a boxer in the nightclub. He pretends to be a university student to get close to Lun Zhu. He worries over her health and takes good care of her. You will also laugh at how Bi Dou and Tai Feng object to him being their future brother-in-law! He provides the most laughs here.

8. Xu Tai Zhi
He is Tai Feng’s son from his previous lover. He is abandoned by her mother when she remarries, so he follows his father. He is sensible and mature. This boy is so cute and adorable. Tai Zhi is upset when his father leaves him in Can Zhu’s care because he doesn’t have money to support him. At first, Tai Zhi is frightened of her. But when his father takes him back, he realises that he misses Can Zhu.

This boy isn’t acting at all – he is so natural. I also laugh at the way he talks to the adults. He seems so mature for his age!

9. Piao He
He stutters when he talks, but he owns an eatery. He is Tai Feng’s good friend and supports the latter during his ups and downs. He's a very simple-minded, helpful man.

10. Chen Xiu He – Kim Ha Neul
She is a kindergarten teacher. She is happily engaged to Zhi Shuo but she never expected so many setbacks in her love life. She puts Tai Zhi in her class and Tai Zhi grows very attached to her. She is cheerful and always gives Zhi Shuo encouragement when he is down.

Quite good acting from her as a sweet and suffering person.

11. Zhao Cai Lin – Jin Gui Li
She is a very confident person. That is why she doesn’t hide her feelings from Zhi Shuo even though she knows that he belongs to someone else. Those who didn’t see them together in ‘Popcorn’ will also be disappointed that they don’t end up together here. Jin is quite okay in emotional scenes although she looks too demure to be a lawyer.

12. Chen Bi Zhong
He is Xiu He’s father and is a baseball match umpire. As stern as he may seem, he is a thoughtful man.

Favourite character
Tai Zhi – he is so cute. If you watch this serial, it is hard not to like him.

Most hated character
Cai Lin for trying to be a third party.

Story

Zhi Shuo catches Wen Zhu at the bar. He gets so mad that he handcuffs her and sends her home.

Tai Feng knocks into Bi Zhong and both end up being hospitalized with casts on their injured legs. They yell when the cast is removed. A very amusing sight.

Tai Feng declares that he will woo Xiu He even when he knows that she is engaged. This annoys Zhi Shuo and both brothers then start to recognize each other here.

Xiu He brings Tai Feng to visit his father’s grave. But she brings him to the wrong tomb and makes him shed tears for nothing. What a terrible mistake!

Xiu He can’t bear to leave Zhi Shuo as he needs to work late. She leaves reluctantly. Upon alighting, Zhi Shuo also feels the same way and jumps back on the bus. He sends her home before going to work. How sweet he is!

It is Can Zhu’s birthday but no one remembers it. She is so lonely that she ends up dedicating a song and singing to herself.

Shen Ye buys roses for Lun Zhu to give to her at the ice-cream outlet, but he is too shy and uses the helmet to cover his face! He shows jealousy when she treats Tai Feng better than him.

Tai Feng is angered to see Cai Lin with Zhi Shuo together. He cleans Zhi Shuo’s old shoes for him secretly when Zhi Shuo leaves his shoes on the staircase.

Tai Zhi comes and look for Tai Feng. He shakes his head upon seeing how immature he is. He is worried for their future as his father has no head for planning at all.

Cai Lin tells her father that Zhi Shuo is her boyfriend so that he can help them to keep the house. Cai Lin asks Zhi Shuo why he keeps this matter from Xiu He. He cites an example: if he has a fever, she will still take care of him even if she develops pneumonia. In the end, she will faint but will not let him know about it. Cai Lin is jealous upon hearing it.

Wen Zhu searches everywhere for Lun Zhu. You will be touched by her deep concern for her sister.

Xiu He forgets to get her ring back after letting Tai Feng look at it. At the engagement, Bi Zhong even wants his wife to remove her ring for Xiu He to use as a replacement. Luckily, Tai Feng returns the ring on time but he is hit by Zhi Shuo, who thinks that he is trying to ruin the event.

Tai Feng buys a pair of shoes for Zhi Shuo, but tells Xiu He to lie that they are from her. He knows that Zhi Shuo will never accept them if he knows about it.

Shen Ye lets his sidekicks bring different flowers to Lun Zhu's shop to let her choose. He then tells them to carry her things. She is unused to him treating her so nicely.

Wen Zhu finds out Lun Zhu’s identity when she visits Tai Feng. He blames himself for not detecting earlier as she also grows flowers the same way that their mother used to do.

Lun Zhu faints at a performance. Shen Ye can’t get into the ambulance so he drags the driver away and drives to the hospital instead. In this scene, Cha shows his anxiety well.

Bi Dou gets worried when Wen Zhu doesn’t turn up for work. At first, he threatens to punish her. But later he asks her if she is sick.

At first, Wen Zhu thinks Bi Dou is asking her for the loan that she owes him but he gives her food instead, as she can’t drink wine with an empty stomach. This man is slowly showing concern towards her. Later, he even hits a client for bullying her.

Tai Zhi tells Zhi Shou that Tai Feng thinks very highly of him. He also idolizes him. The serious Zhi Shuo can’t help but smile. When Can Zhu shouts that breakfast is ready, he quickly holds Zhi Shuo’s hand, saying that he is afraid of her. Zhi Shuo holds his hand and pacifies him. The boy is melting my heart in this scene.

Shen Ye carries Lun Zhu on his back home after her discharge. She is heavy but he refuses to admit it. Later he cries in the bar as he is so afraid of losing her. Quite a touching scene.

Cai Lin swims with Zhi Shuo and Zhi Shuo loses. He is shocked when she admits to liking him.

Zhi Shuo goes to buy a necklace for Xiu He’s birthday. But he misses her birthday celebration as he has to catch a criminal. Tai Feng celebrates with her at Piao He’s eatery and she gets drunk.

Shen Ye is worried when Lun Zhu doesn’t go for dialysis. He commands all his men to go for checkups to search for the right kidney to donate to Lun Zhu.

Bi Dou and Shen Ye quarrel upon knowing that they have fallen for the sisters.

Zhi Shuo starts to feel ashamed for going out with Cai Lin and her father. When he sees Xiu He on his way home, he hugs her and begs her not to go, but she returns him the ring because she does not want to hinder his career.

Shen Ye wants money to be Bi Dou’s wedding emcee. He hopes to get the money for Lun Zhu’s dialysis.

This is so dramatic. The two gangsters hit Tai Feng hard earlier and now they address him as their ‘big brother’.

Wen Zhu’s announcement of marriage comes as a complete shock. All except Lun Zhu support her decision.

Lun Zhu spends her money to buy a tuxedo for Tai Feng to wear for Wen Zhu’s wedding.

Tai Feng turns up with Lun Zhu, wearing the tuxedo and old sports shoes. At the wedding, Tai Feng holds Wen Zhu’s hand and refuses to let go. Bi Dou demands that Tai Feng release Wen Zhu's hand. All his sidekicks are about to hit Tai Feng when he suddenly tells Bi Dou to take care of his precious younger sister.

The photo taking session is hilarious. Shen Ye tries to stand beside Lun Zhu. Tai Feng and Bi Dou push him aside. Tai Feng tells Shen Ye to get lost as he has no right even to look at his pretty youngest sister. Bi Dou says that Shen Ye has no connections with her so he has no chance! Piao He rushes in on time for the picture-taking.

Who gets the bouquet? Lun Zhu hopes to get it but Piao He gets it instead! He later gives it to Can Zhu who arrives only after the ceremony is over.

Xiu He sees Tai Feng’s weird dressing of the tuxedo with sport shorts. So she buys him a pair of shoes to thank him for her birthday cake.

Lun Zhu feels terrible and takes a photo at the studio with Tai Feng. She never turns up at the amusement park as arranged because she is admitted into the hospital again.

Xiu He is upset to see Zhi Shuo with Cai Lin, and she falls sick. Zhi Shuo also has a fever later because he feels miserable after having made this dreadful decision.

Piao He and Tai Feng discover that they have not brought enough money to the amusement park. Tai Feng forces Piao He to return home. Tai Zhi sighs and takes out from his bag the pocket money which he has saved all this while!

Tai Zhi dreams of staying with Tai Feng again. He tells Piao He to work harder. Piao He in turn teaches him to count stars so that he can fall asleep. Zhi Shuo suffers from insommia and holds the necklace that he hasn’t given to Xiu He. Seeing him troubled, he teaches him the way to fall asleep.

The gansters fight to donate a kidney to Lun Zhu. Shen Ye claims that as his own kidney is not acceptable for transplant, Bi Dou's would not be acceptable either.

Shen Ye is angry with Piao He for eating the food he has bought for Lun Zhu. He tells him to leave but Piao He chases him out of the room. He even attaches a note saying ‘no gangsters allowed’ on the door to prevent him from going in.

Wen Zhu’s kidney is too small and weak while Tai Feng’s blood group is different from Lun Zhu's. Both are devastated by the news. They decide to ask the other siblings for help. They have a big shock when Lun Zhu comes to meet the four of them! She doesn’t wish to miss the chance that she has waited for 13 years to happen.

Zhi Shuo is so shocked that Cai Lin’s father suggests an engagement. He nearly drops his own ring.

Shen Ye and Bi Dou greet Zhi Shuo. Bi Dou tries to explain his own position. He has a shock when Zhi Shuo reveals his background. Bi Dou has no education and has worked as odd job workers. His impressive crime record consists of petty thefts. Shen Ye feels so ashamed. Zhi Shuo says that he will not forgive him unless he turns over a new leaf.

Tai Zhi gives Can Zhu a rose before he leaves with Tai Feng. He promises that he will buy more when he has more money. He hugs her to thank her before he leaves reluctantly. She refrains from hugging him back. She goes into Zhi Shuo’s room and recalls how Tai Zhi read, slept and played in the house. She is in tears when she discovers how much she misses him.

Zhi Shuo goes for the checkup but is hesitant to visit Lun Zhu. He is disappointed when his kidney doesn't suit her. Can Zhu’s kidney is suitable. Both sisters hold hands for support before going into the operation room.

The two brothers fight when Xiu He goes traveling after Zhi Shuo decides to marry Cai Lin. Tai Feng goes to visit Xiu He. Zhi Shuo hides at one corner upon seeing them together.

Bi Dou stops Shen Ye from visiting Lun Zhu in the hospital, saying that he will pollute the air because he has germs.

A gangster leader wants to meet Zhi Shuo. Tai Feng gets suspicious and follows. Both brothers get hurt by his men. Zhi Shuo is unconscious in the process. In the ambulance, Tai Feng's sobs wake Zhi Shuo up. Zhi Shuo asks Tai Feng why he did not dodge and let the knives land into his stomach. He is stupid as no one can have two lives. Tai Feng is in tears upon hearing this.

Tai Zhi rushes to the hospital and scolds Tai Feng for not running fast enough. Later he is surprised to see Zhi Shuo on another stretcher. He is shocked and proud to know from him that Tai Feng saved him!

Bi Dou respects Can Zhu and gives his savings to pay for Lun Zhu’s operation, assuring that the money comes from his own and not through dirty means.

Cai Lin comes to visit Zhi Shuo and notices Xiu He hesitating to visit him. Zhi Shuo confesses that this incident causes him to wake up from his dream. Upon knowing that Xiu He has come, he rushes out to see where she is, but she leaves because she thinks he has chosen Cai Lin.

Tai Feng resumes his job as a baseball player and drags Zhi Shuo out of the hospital. They see Xiu He there and the lovers reconcile with each other.

Shen Ye and Bi Dou turn over a new leaf. They are busy working under Piao He in the kitchen. They suspect him of taking revenge because he forces them to cut onions!

Xiu He finally marries Zhi Shuo. Bi Dou’s car is their marriage car. Tai Feng wears a tuxedo and waits anxiously for Zhi Shuo’s arrival. Zhi Shuo is there just on time, but he is still wearing his wet uniform. He panicks and suddenly sets his eyes on Tai Feng.

Tai Feng screams and refuses to give in to him. But he has no choice in the end and is forced to wear Zhi Shuo’s wet clothes.Zhi Shuo changes into it and calls him ‘brother’ tenderly. Tai Feng is overjoyed. All are happy at the wedding. Of course, Shen Ye gets kicked again for getting close to Lun Zhu.

Conclusion
This serial is worth your time because it tells you that money might not necessarily buy happiness. The siblings can be poor and may not get along at first. But they are still reunited in the end. This shows that they are not hard-hearted. I like the setting, it is quite different from the typical love romance drama serials that most offer.

The cast's natural acting made the serial enjoyable, and the fast pace is a bonus. Do watch it if you get the chance.
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I'm Still Loving You

*Reviewed by sukting

How long
16 episodes

Foreword
This serial is shot before ‘All about Eve’. Chae Lim acts as a high school student who woos her teacher and becomes his wife in the end. But after marriage, they still face many problems. Those who are unhappy with how Shan Mei bullies/tortures/upsets/angers/hurts Xiang Zhe in ‘All About Eve’ will have their sweet revenge here. It is her turn now to suffer.

Story

Xian Hua is a Pre-U 3 student and is the class monitor. She visits her aunt, Mei Zhi and Mei Zhi gets her to show her student, Heng Jun to her home. She walks to the security area and gets to see a man leaning against his car to read a book. He doesn’t notice her coming and wears a business suit. It gives her a clean and serious feel. Although she hasn’t seen his face clearly, she can detect that he has nice features and has an endearing personality.

Mei Zhi’s other student, Mei Gui is coming later. Mei Zhi tells Xian Hua that Heng Jun has gone for an interview to become her school’s teacher but it is not confirmed whether he is going to teach the secondary or pre-university classes. When he looks at Xian Hua, he recalls the past. He saw her when she was young and even carried her on his back. Xian Hua is shy by his words.

When he knows that she is already in Pre-U 3, he is amazed by how fast she has grown. She is rude to reply that he was only a primary school student then and has ignored the fact that he has grown old too. Mei Gui asks Xian Hua whether he is handsome looking. She thinks he is only okay. Mei Gui warns Xian Hua not to tell others her relationship with Heng Jun to the other students in school. Xian Hua is amused – she doesn’t even know how both are related – how is she going to spread the rumour?

Heng Jun becomes Xian Hua’s Maths teacher. It is time for the students to do their night revision. Some are tired and sleep instead. The students want Heng Jun to sing to drive away their boredom. He obliges but Ying Zhi frowns because she wants to concentrate on her studies. Mei Gui hears the commotion and is shocked to see the students dancing and screaming aloud. How can they bully their new teacher? She commands them to stop as they are really too much.

Xian Hua recalls the incident and realizes that Heng Jun has a nice singing voice. The others are also fascinated and look at him dreamily earlier on. She finds him attractive when he sings and starts to agree with Mei Gui……at least he looks handsome at this time. Xian Zhi learns of the case when Mei Gui tells her and scolds Xian Hua. Xian Zhi teaches in the affiliated secondary school and feels shamed by her act.

The next day, Xian Hua walks to school and finds Heng Jun playing basketball. She suddenly gets attracted to him. Xian Hua asks if he is angry and he wants them to think from his stand as he doesn’t wish to be dismissed. He understands that they are under a lot of pressure, but they should look for other teachers and not to bully new teachers. She replies that he is easy to be pushed around but he says that he can be scary when angry. He removes his wet T-shirt and her heart beats fast upon seeing his strong chest.

After dressing, he gives her a carton of milk and wonders who gives him this everyday. He has chosen Maths to major instead of technical under Mei Zhi’s advice because this is his interest. He gives her his email by writing on the milk carton. He knows that she is indecisive on which faculty to study in the university and wants to help her – just like the way Mei Zhi has assisted him.

De Shun wants Xian Hua to pretend to be sick so that both can skip classes to watch a movie together. Yin Zhi’s mother complains about the dancing incident so Heng Jun is punished to write an apology letter. Heng Jun is unhappy and goes to the library. Mei Gui wants him to write it quickly and she will settle the rest for him. Heng Jun doesn’t like her to do everything for him and frowns. At this time, Xian Hua pretends to be sick and wants De Shun to bring her to see the doctor. Xian Hua notices his displeasure and wonders what is wrong. They enjoy the movie when Mei Qin sms them to tell them about Heng Jun’s punishment. Both feel remorseful and rush back to school.

Heng Jun hands the apology letter to Mrs Bai. Mrs Bai indicates her wish to meet his mother to discuss about their marriage. Heng Jun is furious upon knowing that Mei Gui has lied that his mother is staying with his cousin – who is his elder brother in reality. He doesn’t feel shameful about his mother’s remarriage. To him, she is the woman he respects most. If Mei Gui looks down on them, there is no need for them to continue their relationship. He meets the two girls at the car park and knows the truth.

Heng Jun is very upset over it. He doesn’t feel regretful when writing the apology letter but they have treated him like a fool. He ignores them and leaves. Mei Qin wants to seek revenge against Yin Zhi so she spills coke into her face. She also brings kimchi to him. She is shocked upon seeing different flavours of it in the fridge! Many students have prepared for him. Mei Gui is unhappy to see them together and sneer that he likes younger girls. He denies.

The next day, Mei Gui punishes the girls who break the school rules. Xian Hua attends Heng Jun’s lesson and senses that he is still angry with them because he doesn’t accept their greeting. He only wants to answer Math questions and nothing else. She puts a pot of flowers at his table with an apology letter. Mei Cui steals it to read and is angry.

She chides her for landing Heng Jun into trouble. Xian Hua gets so mad that she breaks the pot. Heng Jun goes after her and is shocked to hear her saying that he has betrayed her trust. So he isn’t qualified to be a teacher. He gives her a slap and regrets it. Xian Hua tells him to punish her if he likes. Even though he looks down on her, he should not have given her letter to another teacher.

From then on, Xian Hua loses interest in everything. She even uses chalk to dirty the side of the blackboard to stain Heng Jun’s trousers. To her surprise, he doesn’t blame her for it. Mei Gui feels that he should be strict. He chides her for stealing the note and disgracing her in front of her juniors. Doesn’t she know the final year is important to all the students? He wants her to apologise to Xian Hua. She does it unwillingly.

Xian Hua then apologises to Heng Jun. Mei Qin wants to please Heng Jun and gets De Shun to teach her to make sushi. Yu Xi is unable to feel angry upon seeing Heng Jun’s smiling face. He jokes that he is scared of girls. Who says that a girls' school is a house of dreams? If teachers offend students, that is the end. Min Zhe is angry – how can Xian Hua be so disrespectful?

He thinks that Heng Jun gets the job because he knows that school director’s daughter. Yin Sang denies and protests that his younger brother gets the job due to his ability. Min Zhe also defends Xian Hua as she has no problems in studies too. Heng Jun apologises to Mei Gui for being too harsh on her. She forgives him. Heng Jun also calls up Xian Hua to apologise to her. She says that she needs no more concern from him.

Min Zhe then asks what she has done to make Heng Jun frightened of her. He doesn’t want to hear it again. She is annoyed as she is the victim. Mrs Bai notices that Mei Gui is troubled. If there is anything wrong, she should give Heng Jun up and accept Mr Bai’s arrangement to meet other suitors then.

Mei Gui charges into Heng Jun’s room without knocking on his door. He isn’t happy about it as he is just on time to button his shirt. Later, he sees Xian Hua and asks her to consider from Mei Gui’s stand. Mei Gui is just protecting him from her stand. She still can’t forget the humiliation and cries. He gives her his handkerchief to wipe her tears.

Upon knowing that she has no interest to go into university because she feels that she is studying for her parents, he mentions about himself. He and Yin Sang have different fathers so he is sore about it. His high school results are bad but Xian Hua’s aunt manages to change his mind. So he can get into university. He brings her to the place but is disturbed that she isn’t moved by the place at all. She is only concerned on what outdoor activities he is involved in and wants him to play a song on the guitar. He sings and plays on the guitar although he has not practiced for a long time.

Xian Hua is so excited that she clings to his elbow and calls him ‘dear’ jokingly when they stroll the place. Unknown to them, Yin Zhi sees them together and snaps photos with her camera. De Shun and Mei Qin wait at Xian Hua’s doorstep for her. Both are shocked to see her back in Heng Jun’s car. Mei Qin feels betrayed while De Shun decides to wait for Xian Hua’s explanation the next day.

Mei Gui waits angrily in Heng Jun’s room when he hasn’t returned. Upon hearing someone opening the door, she thinks that it is him and throws a pillow. She is stunned when she is He Shun! She isn’t happy that Mei Gui is so bad tempered but softens upon knowing how she helps him from being punished by the school. Still, she warns her not to stay in the room as they are not married yet. Mei Gui confronts Heng Jun angrily – does he look down on her by making her wait for him the whole day just to console Xian Hua?

The way she speaks makes him detest her. She replies that he is making her feeling the same as he is insensitive to reject her. The next day, Mrs Bai expresses her disappointment and doubts Heng Jun’s ability to teach. Heng Jun sees the photos and is angry but decides not to explain anything – even when the school committee directors are coming and the matter might be raised to the Education Ministry. Mrs Bai is angry – the night library studying session matter isn’t over and now this – how to keep his job then?

Heng Jun sits alone in the school compound. Mei Gui and Xian Hua walk to him from different directions – I really laugh – how can he be so ignorant? Mei Gui is very angry and gives Xian Hua a slap. Xian Hua blames herself and cries again. Heng Jun wipes her tears but wants to think over quietly. He might be tactless in the first place. Mrs Bai decides to transfer Heng Jun to teach in the secondary school as a punishment. Xian Zhi feels so disgraceful and upon knowing that Xian Hua wants to get married instead of furthering her studies, she gives her a slap.

She runs back to class to discover that Yin Zhi is the culprit. Yin Zhi sneers at her to be interested in old men and should become Heng Jun’s wife. Xian Hua is disappointed when her friends don’t support her. Her family waits for her return. Upon hearing the knock, Zhen Xiu rushes to open the door expecting his elder sister but comes to face with an angry He Shun. She is sore over Heng Jun’s demotion but is calmed by Mei Zhi. She feels likes punishing Xian Hua but Heng Jun dissuades her.

Mrs Bai is unhappy that Mei Gui still likes Heng Jun. Mei Gui tells her about her past being isolated by others. If not for Heng Jun, she is unable to graduate. Mrs Bai notices that Heng Jun is cold towards Mei Gui. He must be interested in Xian Hua so she urges Mei Gui to go for matchmaking sessions. All look frantically for Xian Hua. She comes to Heng Jun’s hostel to leave flowers and a toy rabbit at the doorstep before running home. Heng Jun notices a recorded message in the rabbit saying that she is sorry and tells him to look forward. She apologises to her family and they forgive her. I really laugh when Min Zhe pretends to be stern with her but mellows when knowing that she hasn’t eaten and sneaks out with her to have dinner together – only to be discovered by Xian Zhi!

Heng Jun leaves an email and asks why she leaves quietly. He likes the soft toy but is unhappy that she should not worry for him. She should concentrate on her studies. Xian Hua has lowered by 10 class positions and she walks to Heng Jun’s home unknowingly. He treats her to dinner and Mei Gui asks if he likes her. He responds yes as a friend but urges her not to be lonely because of him. Both kiss and Xian Hua feels awful. Heng Jun discovers her but she walks away.

The principal decides to let Heng Jun continue teaching in the graduating class so that they will not be interrupted in their studies but he needs to watch out his behaviour. He will be transferred to the secondary school later. But Heng Jun realizes that students still pester him to know his love life and don’t concentrate during his Maths lessons. He decides to transfer to the secondary section immediately and tells them that they are his first love. He is willing to help him because he has gone through the study stage too. After their exams, he will celebrate with them. He gives them the freedom they desire as he knows how stressful they are. The students regret their act and don’t wish to change another Maths teacher. They don’t dislike him and promises him to change.

Heng Jun insists on leaving and all blame Yin Zhi and Xian Hua. Xian Hua apologises to all but still respect the school’s decision. Heng Jun wonders why Mei Gui isn’t angry. She is at first but she has no right now. He jokes that he has more time to think. She questions if he thinks of her. The girls see Heng Jun with Mei Gui together and Xian Hua is angry.

Mei Gui buys a suit for Heng Jun but wants Mrs Bai to buy her a handbag. Mrs Bai tells Heng Jun to get her one but he finds her a spendthrift as she already has many. Yin Zhi sees them and spreads the news in class again. Yin Sang envies the couple and teases them for kissing. Heng Jun still feels that the gap between them is too wide and is burdened. Yin Sang asks if he feels bad because she buys things for him when Heng Jun offers him a tie. He is also uncomfortable with the snobbish future in-laws too.

Mei Zhi advises Min Zhe to leave Xian Hua alone and jokes that she resembles both when young as they harboured the same thought of getting married too. Mei Qin learns that Heng Jun is getting engaged and Xian Hua feels terrible. He Shun is unhappy that Mei Gui lies to Mrs Bai that Yin Shang is his cousin because Mrs Bai doesn’t like her to remarry. Ying Cai meets De Shun and comments that she is prettier. You will laugh when he calls her Liu De Hua initially by mistake! She is flattered and Mei Qin is also attracted to him. Ying Cai returns to study in the university.

He is also back because of his parents so De Shun teases him of following his grandfather’s footsteps to be a Chinese physician. He recalls seeing Xian Hua down the other day but the girls keep from him what has happened. Mei Qin comments that he is handsome. Heng Jun dislikes Mei Gui’s father running the school like a business organization and is displeased when she suggests getting Heng Jun to manage the school. He retorts that she will not like him to be a person to work with strings attached and she agrees.

Xian Hua is unwell and faints at the school gate. Heng Jun is concerned and gets Mei Gui to send her to hospital as he leaves his car at the garage. Both are shocked to know that her intestines are entangled. He tells Mei Gui to return to school while he waits for Xian Zhi. Xian Hua asks if he is getting engaged to Mei Gui and pleads with him to change his mind. She is about to say more when Xian Zhi arrives so he leaves.

Mei Qin decides not to visit Xian Hua in hospital. Why can’t she be the one to faint in Heng Jun’s arms?? Min Zhe has a drink with Yin Shang. If Heng Jun isn’t Xian Hua’s teacher, he will like him to be his son-in-law. Xian Hua decides she will be a good mother like Xian Zhi if she has a daughter in future. After her discharge, she thanks Mei Gui but she tells her to thank Heng Jun because he was the one carrying her and running to the hospital. Xian Hua feels touched by his gesture.

Xian Hua asks her when she is getting married but Mei Gui tells her to concentrate on her studies instead. She thanks Heng Jun too and wants him to make his marriage plans only after her exams. He agrees to meet her only after exams. Xian Hua decides to study hard as this might be her final exam so she must prove that her first love doesn’t affect her results. She makes a count – Heng Jun is 27 years old while she is 19. There is an 8 year gap but this doesn’t deter her.

Xian Hua is thrilled that Heng Jun is visiting Mei Zhi and waits for him at the gate. He knows that many have given her glutinous rice for good luck in exams so he returns her the soft toy. He records his message to tell her to work hard and don’t worry, be happy. He has not wanted to call her since she is busy and intends to leave it at Mei Zhi’s place for her to get it. Xian Hua is elated to get it.

Xian Hua finishes her exams and rushes to look for Heng Jun after it. Mei Qin and De Shun find it suspicious. She tries different outfits before meeting him. He is leaning against his car to read a book again. She asks him whether she looks like a woman but he still thinks that she looks like a young girl. He opens the car door for her and she feels that it is like a date.

She is happy not to retreat in front of him. He wonders when she has retreated. In the past, she is a student and has no freedom. She suddenly says that she loves him. He spits out the tea as it is too hot. He asks if she thinks he is good. She nods and when he asks if he is handsome, she shakes her head and admits that more teachers are handsome than him. He then asks if she is confident that she will not break his heart. What happens if she can find a better man if she gets into the university? She replies that that will not happen as she has never loved a man so much all her life - this is not the usual puppy love that one experiences. Heng Jun is alarmed and smokes to hide his anxiety.

He also wonders why he tries to delay his marriage plans with Mei Gui. Xian Hua chides him for being too traditional – what is wrong for a student loving the teacher? Upon returning home, she leaves the bear on his car. He presses on it and listens to another message. It asks him to open a red packet tied to it. He opens it and finds a bottle of tranquilliser. Xian Hua’s message says that he needs this to calm his nerves to have a dream with her in it. He holds the bottle and smiles.

Xian Zhi is angry with Xian Hua for lying to her. Xian Hua has not compared the answers in De Shun’s home. Xian Hua then lies that she does it at Mei Qin’s home. Heng Jun suddenly feels lonely after sending Xian Hua home and loathes staying alone in his room. So he returns home. He Shun gets drunk and sobs that she will only have one daughter-in-law in future. She knows Heng Jun will not stay with them after marriage. Yu Xi is equally unhappy over the poor treatment by Mei Gui. But both are unaware that Heng Jun wants to stay with them after his marriage.

The two brothers have a smoke in the garden. Heng Jun tells Yin Shang that someone declares her love for him. He is taken aback but surprised. Now he has mixed feelings. Why does he miss her now? It is impossible between them. Yin Shang asks why it can’t work since love has no boundary on nationality or age. Is she his student? Of course, he denies but Yin Shang still finds him suspicious.

Xian Hua tells her friends that she has declared her love openly. They are stunned… she wants to marry him but has he said that he loves her?? She is still adamant not to study in the university. De Shun disapproves but Mei Qin supports her. Losing to Xian Hua is better than losing to Mei Gui.

Mei Gui smells a rat when Heng Jun decides to bring forward their marriage plans. Both parents meet and she hides the fact that his mother is remarried and she wants him to move out. Heng Jun is angry as he knows Mrs Bai is angry and Mei Gui has not asked for his opinion. He has made it clear but she says that all will feel uncomfortable over the new change. She is shocked when he refuses to give in to her.

Xian Hua comes to look for Heng Jun and happens to know what has happened. She is sorry to see He Shun so upset but Heng Jun assures his mother that he will always love her no matter what others say. He turns around and sees Xian Hua. He gets concerned – why is she looking pale to stand in the old weather? What happens if she falls sick again? Xian Hua promises him that she will be a kind and loveable daughter-in-law. She will never hurt He Shun. Mei Gui is unqualified to be one.

Heng Jun doesn’t know whether to get angry or to laugh at Xian Hua’s words. She says that she will do a good job – why doesn’t he let her try out? She even holds his hand and says that he will regret rejecting her. Heng Jun wants to send her home but is hungry on the way because he is too angry to eat anything just now. She pesters him to go together to the food market.

Min Zhe goes to the food market with Yin Shang too. Xian Hua and Heng Jun sits at a table with the New Year cakes. She wants to feed him with it and he is horrified but she refuses to give up. He has no choice but to open his mouth. The two old men can’t believe what they see…….Yin Shang is terrified – is the woman Heng Jun mentioned the other time Xian Hua?

Min Zhe scolds Xian Hua after dragging her home. He is already displeased with Heng Jun over the photograph incident. Mei Gui wants to meet her too so Mei Qin wants her to dress maturely. Mei Gui is unhappy to get scolded from Yu Xi over what has happened and learns the love declaration matter through her. Although Yu Xi doesn’t know who the student is, she knows that it must be Xian Hua.

Xian Hua is hurt by her words. Heng Jun isn’t married and there is nothing wrong of her to say that she loves him. Why can’t a 20 year old be compared to a 26 year old? She is no longer his student so she has the right to call him by his name now. Xian Hua is angry – did Heng Jun tell Mei Gui about this?

Heng Jun is alerted when she looks for him. Can’t he tell her that he dislikes her or he is only meeting her because of Mei Zhi? He knows that she must have met Mei Gui before seeing him. She suddenly kisses him and he is worried that others will see this. But she is past caring about it. He admits that he doesn’t dislike her but this is an abnormal act. He is only an ordinary man.

She starts blaming him for being born so many years earlier than her. Things will be simpler if he is serving his national service or studying in the university. He then adds that this shows that it is futile between them. He concludes that she should apply to study in the university. She is angry and walks away. He chases after her and she suddenly turns back. Their noses nearly touch and she chides him for not knowing his heart. He doesn’t even know what woman he needs. He is a fool!

Heng Jun is speechless on the spot. He then realizes that Mei Gui is watching them with a sulky look. Does Xian Hua always meet him after seeing her? Heng Jun disapproves of her treating Xian Hua like a child. Mei Gui suddenly feels tired – if he has a new target, she should inform her. Xian Hua does very well in her final exams. Min Zhe decides to apply a scholarship for her.

Mei Gui and Heng Jun walk to the car park. She wants to meet him and their friends on Christmas Day and he agrees. He finds a note on h is car. Xian Hua tells him about her results and wants to meet him on this day too. But Heng Jun meets Mei Gui instead….to find her alone. She has lied about their friends having other dates but she only wants to be with him. He buys her roses and she is happy. Heng Jun suddenly thinks of Xian Hua – she should not be waiting for him till now. She should give up on him.

Xian Hua becomes drunk and goes to his home. She thinks that he is hiding at home and uses the present intended for him to break the glass window. She is remorseful when he is not at home and sits at the doorstep. She cries – it is his fault. How can he do this to her? He returns and is shocked to see her drunk. He wants to hold her but she brushes off his hand. She scolds him for not keeping her promise.

She shouts aloud and disturbs other neighbours. Heng Jun has no choice but to bring him into the room. Seeing the broken glass and the bear falling on the floor, he nearly goes mad. She takes off her shoes, nearly steps on the glass and lies on his bed! Heng Jun is shocked when she shows up 5 fingers – did she drink 5 bottles of wine to get herself so drunk? He is relieved to know that she only drinks 5 glasses.

He looks at his watch – even the last bus has left. How is she going to go home? Xian Hua cries upon the mentioning of home. Her family trusts her but because of him, she lies again. How to explain to them? He is the sky but she is the earth. But they must be together like a pair of love birds. He is half-amused while sweeping the floor – this is how she treats the ‘sky’s home. He has no choice but to let her sleep on his bed. The cold wind blows in through the broken window. He covers his blanket over her and touches her hair. Upon seeing her sleeping face, he gives a reluctant smile.

Xian Hua’s home is turned upside down. All have frantically looked for her friends and have no result of her disappearance. She has lied about going out with them. Now where is she? Should they call the police? Min Zhe suggests to Xian Zhi to look for Heng Jun. She looks for Mei Zhi to go with her. At first, Mei Zhi thinks that she is overreacting but after knowing that Xian Hua behaves weirdly, she goes with her. At first, Heng Jun is sleeping on the floor but it is too cold. So he gets close to Xian Hua unknowingly and pulls part of the blanket from her. This is sure a classic scene.

He Shun comes to bring Heng Jun breakfast and is shocked to see the scene. Upon hearing Mei Zhi’s voice, she quickly uses the blanket to cover the two. Xian Zhi happens to see Xian Hua’s shoes and is frantic. He Shun falls on the two and they remove the blanket after feeling the pain. The two are shocked and before He Shun can explain, Xian Zhi faints.

Min Zhe is so angry with Xian Hua that he gives her a slap. He decides to force her to stay at home in the end. Xian Hua doesn’t see the change in 5 or 10 years time, she will still get married in the end. Does it matter if she marries Heng Jun then? Mei Xi faints after listening to her. Heng Jun explains the whole matter to Mei Zhi. He has thought that it is impossible between them but lately he wonders why it can’t work. Mei Zhi stares at him and is dumbfounded to know that he also likes Xian Hua.

Heng Jun analyses again. Maybe Xian Hua also knows how he feels. Maybe he is like how He Shun has said – he is also a weird person who can’t handle a kid. He knows that this brings misery to others but what can he do? Although Mei Xi is assured by He Shun that nothing happens between the two, she doesn’t know how to handle the crisis. Zhen Xiu consoles her that Xian Hua will wake up one day but Xian Hua says that she has been sober all along. Min Zhe feels so miserable that he drinks a whole bottle of wine.

How has he brought Xian Hua up? How has he treated her? How can she break his heart? He cries – how can she do this to him? Xian Hua loves her father but is determined not to give in. She promises to be filial to her but she wants Heng Jun. Mei Gui refuses to come to Heng Jun’s room so they meet out. She is too furious to know that Xian Hua sleeps in the room. Why doesn’t he reject her? He shouts at her that it is a misunderstanding. She is frightened as Heng Jun has been gentle all along and doesn’t talk so loudly.

He narrates the incident. Although Mrs Bai wants him to resign, he refuses. Nothing has happened and if he leaves, Xian Hua and Xian Zhi’s reputations will be ruined. Even it is unbearable, he will endure it till the truth is shown to light. He is upset with her to gauge the whole incident without understanding – just like her mother. And now, he knows their treatment to his mother’s remarriage. They have looked down on his family from the start and feels that he is a useless man. He can never get along with her so they should part.

He Shun is angry over the outcome – Heng Jun is losing his chance to be a teacher and a good catch. She demands to see Xian Hua – only to discover that she has escaped from the window. Mei Qin’s parents go overseas and she seeks refuge there. De Shun suggests she work for Ying Cai’s Chinese medical hall since she knows so many Chinese characters. They lie to Xian Zhi that they have not seen her. Xian Hua decides work at Ying Cai’s home to prove that she can support herself economically.

Dr Piao laughs at the strength Xian Hua uses to cut the Chinese herbs. He recalls the past of her bullying Ying Cai with the same hands. He learns that she knows the Chinese characters from Mei Xi and suddenly gets interested. He asks if she resembles her in looks. Ying Cai jumps – there goes again – he tries to stop him from wooing other women again.

Ying Cai asks why she doesn’t wish to continue her studies since the results are so good. She explains the reason to him and he is down. He likes her very much. Yin Shang sees that Heng Jun looks guilty and both go for a drink. He feels that Min Zhe’s family may feel anguish but they also have to spare a thought for the young’s feelings. Heng Jun admits to him that when he is with Xian Hua, the world becomes bright and he feels fortunate. Ying Shang tries hard not to smile broadly.

Every one has his own fate. If it is destiny for him to be with her, there is no way to stop them. What is the big deal over the teacher-student relationship? It is most important that both are happy. He thinks that Heng Jun should look for Xian Hua. If he loves her, there is nothing he can’t do. Heng Jun protests that he only says that he feels happy. Yin Shang scolds him for being a blockhead – this is also a way of being in love. It is time for him to pluck up his courage now.

Mei Gui meets Xian Hua again. She smiles at Xian Hua upon seeing her cutting her hair and says it suit her. Mei Gui spends a long time to adjust her thoughts. Although she feels miserable, she discovers that she has deceived herself all along to ignore Heng Jun’s feelings. She tells Xian Hua that Xian Zhi has applied to the university for her. Xian Hua knows that her mother hasn’t given up. Mei Gui hopes that she can bring happiness to Heng Jun. both women reconcile and Xian Hua apologises to her for her misbehaviour.

Xian Hua is upset that Heng Jun doesn’t look for her till now and becomes drunk. She is worried that Heng Jun will never come. Ying Cai consoles her that one will only grow up after falling out of love. She shakes her head – he has never known what love is. Ying Cai grabs her bottle – without love, one can still move on. Why don’t both of them study in the university together? He is about to declare his feelings when De Shun arrives to lose the chance.

The next day, Heng Jun calls and she worries that Heng Jun will give her the wedding card to his wedding with Mei Gui. Mei Qin scolds her – will he do such a thing early in the morning? Maybe he wants to give her a confirmed answer. The following is a classic scene. He is puzzled why she cries and laughs in the next minute. She confesses she is frightened that he will forget her. Heng Jun has a sleepless night and stares at the bear whenever he is free to listen to her message. He really misses her.

Although he knows that she stays at Mei Qin’s home and knows that she is well, he is still missing her even if he is relieved. She is happy that he doesn’t resign. So he is worthy of her love and she wants him. He explains that he can’t leave school because of her. He answers seriously but she looks at him dreamily. He adds she is not required to look at him in such a touched expression. She is touched that he cares for her.

He hears that most girls will cut their hair when they fall out of love. He chides her for doing it as he adores her with long hair. Is she scared that he will not look for her? She answers no because she only wants to change a hairstyle and wants him to let her breathe normally first. She is too excited and wants some preparation. Even though he is going to tell her that he is marrying Mei Gui, she will not faint.


He smiles – there is no invitation card. She should know what kind of person he is. Will he do something so harsh to her? She shakes her head and nearly cries. He has thought of how to meet her the whole day. When she uses love to knock onto his heart, does she know how it hurts him? He is not unfeeling. He tries to delay all the time because he knows that if he meets her, he can’t control himself.

She mustn’t misunderstand him. It is not that he is afraid that he will have a change of heart. But it is due to the fact that she points out - he is angry that he is her teacher while she is his student. Now she is not alone as he will be beside her forever. Xian Hua is so shy and happy that she is in tears. He sits beside her and holds her hand. He tells her to return home to continue her studies. She is angry but he pacifies her. This is to prove that their love becomes convincing to all.

How long have they known each other? Wanting to get married now is impossible and her parents will not agree to it. They have not even dated properly and they still need time to know each other to love more. She wants him to hook her finger and kiss her to seal the promise. Seeing her so willful and her cute look, Heng Jun sighs and kisses her despite being in public.

Xian Hua insists of getting married. Heng Jun has no choice – he gets He Shun’s approval with Yin Shang and Yu Xi’s help. He goes to raise the marriage proposal to her family. Upon knowing that he is here, Xian Hua comes happily and hooks his arm. Xian Zhi feels ashamed – how did she give birth to her and how is she going to teach the girls in school? She nearly goes mad – it is best that Xian Hua gives birth to a daughter exactly like her to see how she will react. Xian Zhi doesn’t feel like living anymore.

Heng Jun senses her displeasure but tries in vain to shake Xian Hua’s hand off. Min Zhe gets serious – he has never thought of marrying her off so early. She is so young. Min Zhe blames himself for spoiling her but he can’t ignore her feelings. Her accusation hurts him. Min Zhe opposes to the marriage if Xian Hua refuses to further her studies. When Xian Hua’s parents cool off, Xian Zhi wants Min Zhe to agree to it. It is always her to act as the black face – if he ignores her, who can she depend on?

They are discussing in the room with Mei Xi when Xian Hua suddenly charges in. What funny ideas is she having now? She agrees to further her studies if she marries Heng Jun. But she must seek He Shun’s approval first. If she studies, she will not have time to do housework but she wants to be an outstanding daughter-in-law. Yu Xi is stunned.

She wants Min Zhe to pay for her fees because she can’t give any more trouble to her mother-in-law. The sole reason is because Min Zhe wants her to study too. Heng Jun’s face turns white – this Xian Hua never discusses this with him again! Xian Zhi asks what Heng Jun is going to do then. She replies that he is going to save the money. Heng Jun quickly hurries to her side. She is not only giving the elders a headache, he himself is going to faint too. He wants to finance her studies but she doesn’t see the need.

Mei Xi can’t endure this anymore. She is too much – is she going to get the degree just to give to her parents? Xian Hua lowers her head. They consider for her and they have not given their consent. Now she talks about her future in-laws, how can this happen? Heng Jun pushes Xian Hua to apologise to them – no wonder they are so angry.

Mei Xi is upset – she has wasted her years on her. She is so rude for being so undisciplined but they are a family of teachers. How is she going to face others? Min Zhe drags Heng Jun to the garden to have a drink. Heng Jun assures him that he loves Xian Hua. Does he change his mind because Xian Hua is too frank? He knows his daughter well because all of them have the same experience. If he opposes, will he still want her? Does he love her that much?

He doesn’t want to hurt them – he says that she has crossed a hurdle before. Min Zhe recalls how he locks her up in vain. Heng Jun suddenly kneels in front of him. He has never knelt to anyone else beside He Shun. He has many shortcomings and doesn’t know whether he looks as deeply as Xian Hua loves him. But since she tries so hard to be with her, he will try hard to love her and cherish her.

He can foresee that they have to go through a lot of hardship. Xian Hua has high expectations of him so he is under a lot of pressure. But he will try his best. He calls Min Zhe ‘father’ to give her to him. He will not let him disappointed. He will help her to complete her studies. Min Zhe doesn’t know what she sees in him but decides to let them marry.

Mei Xi and He Shun find is awkward for them to prepare for the couple’s marriage. Although He Shun dislikes Mei Gui, but her future daughter-in-law is about her granddaughter’s age. How is she going to hold her head high in front of neighbours? Yu Xi also thinks her future sister-in-law is too young and it makes her feel that she is getting a daughter-in-law.

He Shun finds it ridiculous to let Xian Hua use Min Zhe’s savings to study in the university but yet she sleeps in their home. Heng Jun decides to deal with it alone but He Shun knows he has little savings. He even had to work part time to complete his university studies too. Now he has to slog for his wife again. Xian Hua wants to quit her studies but He Shun tells her to close her mouth. Heng Jun nearly cracks up upon seeing her silent. He Shun knows Mei Xi will blame her for ruining Xian Hua’s future if that happens.

Xian Hua then suggests that she pretends to go to study but in reality, she doesn’t. The whole family – even He Shun can’t help laughing at it. She is still so young and is gullible. He Shun decides to let her continue her studies and Xian Hua promises to get a scholarship. Yu Xi is worried as Yin Mei is also going to the university – how are they going to get the money? She doubts her ability but Xian Hua looks at Heng Jun. Heng Jun should know her well.

He Shun suddenly asks what happens if she has a daughter like herself. She smiles shyly so Heng Jun says it’s best that they don’t have a daughter. The others start to protest that he is siding with her now. Mei Xi can’t understand why Xian Hua wants to marry young. Her parents can’t accept it too. But after serious thought, at least Xian Hua marries someone they know. They just hope that she will not regret in future. Heng Jun’s mother is a widow and treasures her sons. It is not easy to live with her.

Xian Hua quits her job but promises to visit them often. Dr Piao wants her to introduce Mei Xi to him. He Shun comes to visit her and he praises Xian Hua for being capable. He tells her to accept Xian Hua and jokes that he might seem weird to her. That is because his wife died when he was immature so there wasn’t any time for him to be mature. He Shun tells Xian Hua that he is lucky to meet her and not Mei Xi. If not, it will be his doomsday. She tells her not to let Mei Xi here.

Ying Cai urges Xian Hua to reconsider her decision. He comes back for her but she is going to get married even before they start. Isn’t he pitiful? She rejects him and he is very upset. Xian Hua and Heng Jun watch a movie together and she puts potato chips into his mouth. Both feel that this is like a dream. She jokes that Yin Zhi should come to tape them now. Suddenly Heng Jun gets worried – what happens if she is disappointed with him and hates him after marriage? Seeing her so happy makes him frightened.
She smiles – how can he be frightened? She speaks in an old tone and touches his hand – marriage life will have ups and downs. Life is not like romance so he as a young man should not think too much.

Heng Jun nearly cracks up at her assurance. She then gets nervous whether she will get a daughter like her. She will oppose even more than Xian Zhi. He is amused. After reaching home, he gives her the soft toy again. She sees Min Zhe in the garden, smoking with a frown. She plays the message that he records. Heng Jun doesn’t mind having a daughter like Xian Hua – just let her marry early but he wonders if she will get to meet a man like him. Min Zhe finds it too mushy and says that it’s best to let them suffer then.

After Xian Hua was born, she refused to sleep for a whole month. How can giving birth to a daughter be good? He looks into her teary eyes and hugs her. He is reluctant to let her marry young. It is the eve of their wedding. Heng Jun invites Mei Gui as a guest and writes a last letter using his teacher status to Xian Hua.

Do laugh at the contents – ‘ Xian Hua, congratulations to your marriage. I am Teacher Jin. You are my student, love and bride. I remembered after your exams, you mentioned when a couple are in love, they should not bother about the teacher-student identity. It is too traditional. Yes, after tonight, I am no longer a teacher to answer your Maths questions but will be a man with flaws. Although I can’t give you much, be rest assured that I will try my best to be a husband who will not make you lose your smile. Your Heng Jun.’

On their wedding day, Heng Jun is touched to see Min Zhe handing Xian Hua to him. Her parents are happy but feel a little bitter. The whole school turns up and the couple goes to Jiju island for their honeymoon. Another funny scene – he carries her into the room and says that she is heavy. But when he is out of the bathroom – clean shaved with cologne…but Heng Jun discovers that she is drunk! So here goes their first wedding night.

They return home after the honeymoon and her family is amused when she still address him as ‘teacher’. Mei Xi says she must change – how can she still call him teacher in front of He Shun later? But when he calls him husband and wants to feed him, they find it so mushy that they laugh non-stop. Min Zhe straightens his thoughts – love has no boundary and he admires Heng Jun’s courage. He hopes that Heng Jun will treat her well. He is going to get well along with him too. Xian Zhi also feels shy at Xian Hua’s frankness but she smiles too.

Heng Jun is tired after drinking wine with Min Zhe. He can understand how he feels – Min Zhe has thought that Xian Hua will be with him for at least 6 years. Now a pirate has snatched her away – he is reluctant. Heng Jun promises to try hard. His own father died when he was very young so he has hoped to have a father like Min Zhe. Although he has a brother, it is different. He recalls how Min Zhe praised him for being courageous and handsome. This is the first time that he praises him. So Xian Hua must treat her mother well too and not quarrel with her.

Xian Zhi is surprised to see Xian Hua preparing breakfast early in the morning. She has never done it before and now she is married, she will not return home often. Xian Zhi is touched and wants her to treat her in-laws well too. She must endure and only voice out when unbearable.

He Shun brings Mei Xi to see Dr Piao. They become friends. He Shun is worried that her two daughter-in-laws will quarrel so she tells Xian Hua to give in to Yu Xi. Heng Jun isn’t used to see her so serious. He Shun replies that she will be stricter with them. If he does something wrong, she will make him write an apology report. Xian Hua is touched to see the room that they prepare for them. Yu Xi decides to let her prepare lunchboxes for Yin Mei. Xian Hua decides to save up as they spent a lot on their honeymoon.

Xian Hua decides to be a good aunt to supervise Yin Mei on her studies. But Yu Xi is unhappy when she mentions that she only makes the whole family breakfast out of convenience. He Shun wants Xian Hua to make breakfast daily. This is their first day of school. Heng Jun removes his wedding ring, fearing that his students will laugh at him. Looking at Xian Hua choosing a tie, he feels a married man.

When Xian Hua adjusts his tie, she tightens it, saying that this is the first time she feels that he is hers. He shouts – is she going to kill him? She demands to know why the ring is on the table and he explains it. She should know better. She says he should be serious then – once he smiles, everything is ruined. He feels that her make-up is too thick and her skirt is too short. She gets angry as the cosmetics and the skirt are given by Min Zhe so she doesn’t want to change into the jeans. He refuses to let her go to school in that outfit.

Xian Hua asks the others to be the judge. He Shun also thinks the skirt is too short and tells her to listen to her husband. Yu Xi has no opinion. Heng Jun is happy that he wins. Actually, Yu Xi thinks that her clothes are fine although the skirt may be a little short. She doesn’t want Xian Hua to feel that she is isolated so she discusses with He Shun that she will stand beside her.

Yu Xi suggests to her changing into the skirt once she is out. But she refuses to change her mind and still goes out in the skirt. De Shun and Ying Cai ask her about her honeymoon. She tells them about her being drunk but they don’t believe her. Ying Cai forgets the wrong submission date for the assignment and finishes it early. The two urge him to email his work to them. Ying Cai likes her dressing and Xian Hua starts to think that Heng Jun is unreasonable to tell her not to wear it.

Xian Hua returns home instead of staying in the library after school because she wants to help in the housework. Moreover, she must get the scholarship for this year as Heng Jun earns little. Heng Jun comes to fetch her home and Xian Hua examines his face. He doesn’t show anything – is he still angry? When she sits into his car, the skirt becomes shorter. She is about to use her bag to cover it when Heng Jun says that it is okay as it is beautiful.

He knows it but he doesn’t want his woman to wear it out. Xian Hua feels that he is too selfish. She has been reprimanded by Mei Gui in the past. If he is going to monitor this, she can’t accept it. Is she upset with him just because of this? Heng Jun ponders and actually he wants to apologise to her by coming to fetch her. By seeing her in it, he feels that she doesn’t respect him. Doesn’t she love him?

Actually Xian Hua also thinks that it is too short and wishes to find a place to change it. He explains that he doesn’t want others to see her quarreling – they will say that they will turn out to be like this. She understands and both promise to know each other more. Xian Hua decides to stay longer in the library for the coming mid-year exam. Heng Jun says he will be late. She sulks – what happens if someone abducts her? He jokes that dustbins are also classified so no one will pick the rubbish.

Ying Cai brings Xian Hua out for coffee during their break and mentions about his feelings towards her again. She feels embarrassed by him. Heng Jun brings food to come to fetch her. (This is so touching as he walks around in the library with the Mcdonald’s paper bag to look for her.) She must be happy to see him – he likes seeing her reaction. He can’t find her everywhere and sees Xian Hua holding Ying Cai’s elbow. He frowns and waits for her. When he sees the glow and delight on her face upon seeing him, he heaves a sigh of relief. The two men eye each other warily but still nods to each other.

Xian Hua brings a tie which her father dislikes for being too bright home for Heng Jun and ties for him. He recalls meeting Ying Cai and asks what happens if she has a change of heart. If she meets another man more worthy, she might regret why they meet late. Xian Hua finds it strange of him to mention this. He Shun is sick and Xian Hua notices that many shoes are old. She doesn’t know how to make glutinous rice for He Shun so she lies to Mei Xi that she wants to eat it. Xian Hua even takes Xian Zhi’s shoes home for Yu Xi. Mei Xi makes the rice for her, leaving her translation work aside.

He Shun knows that the cooking is done by Mei Xi and is happy that Xian Hua wants to accompany her to the bath. Yu Xi feels neglected. Heng Jun helps Xian Zhi to fix the notices on the notice board and jokes this is why he is transferred t o the secondary division. Xian Zhi learns from Yu Xi about the skirt affair and is unhappy. Xian Hua is spoilt by parents – why is she making her own life difficult?

She wants Heng Jun to give in to Xian Hua if possible but is glad to know that Xian Hua is a good daughter-in-law. She sees the tie – Min Zhe has wanted to wear it for his friend’s party but Xian Hua takes it away. She adjusts for him and feels that she should accept them now. Mei Xi is unhappy to see He Shun back with Xian Hua after waiting a long time for them. Upon knowing the rice and the shoes incidents, she feels that Xian Hua has taken things from home to give to her in-laws. The two old women have tea with Dr Piao. Dr Piao becomes their mediator. He discovers that he likes Mei Xi.

Xian Hua feels bad for deceiving Mei Xi too and suddenly feels upset. Heng Jun then asks if she regrets marrying him. She jokes that she should have listened to Xian Zhi since many queue for her. Heng Jun becomes serious and asks whether she knows what rule she has broken. She replies that she will not regret if he hugs her. He tells her not to say that anymore and stops to ask if she asks others to hug her easily. She replies yes to scare him and laughs.

Dr Piao advises Ying Cai not to drink anymore because he uses up all his dried fish to make medicine for him to relieve his hangover problem. He knows that Ying Cai loves Xian Hua but reminds him that she is already married. Ying Cai is giving Zhen Xiu English tuition because of her. He blames Dr Piao for encouraging Xian Hua to pursue her happiness so as to ruin his chances. He suggests Ying Cai inviting all friends home for his birthday party and forget her completely.

Dr Piao uses hi grandmother as an example. She was impatient so she left him. Xian Hua is also another so it is better for him to choose a person who does things slowly. Min Zhe meets Xian Hua and jokes that she should not betray him to give away his tie. But he is serious that she should apologise to Mei Xi. Mei Xi is happy that Ying Cai helps Zhen Xiu to improve his English. She understands Dr Piao’s feelings of losing a spouse. Xian Hua comes and Mei Xi forgives her after she hugs her.

Ying Cai invites her to his birthday party but she recalls that she might attend a school function with Heng Jun. this is the first time she appears as his wife. He begs her to come as this will be his last birthday to spend in Korea. He considers returning to the U.S. after this. Heng Jun is so embarrassed to turn up alone as other colleagues bring their spouses along. He is puzzled to find Xian Hua not at home as she declines going because of pressure and she is shy.

He Shun feels unwell and wants Heng Jun to go to Dr Piao to get medicine for her. He calls Xian Hua and she lies that she is outside, helping Yu Xi to get something. He asks if she wants him to fetch her and she declines. He hears De Shun and Mei Qin’s voices. But Heng Jun sees her at Ying Cai’s home. Why is she so unlucky? Heng Jun is angry and Xian Hua runs after him. He blurts out that he knows this will happen when she studies at the university. Now she is at a friend’s party and only cares for others.

She apologises for lying but he is still angry. She lied to him before to watch a movie during her schooldays. Why is he appearing alone like a widower for his colleague’s function? Why is she so inconsiderate? How does she think he will feel when she isn’t home? He blows up finally when discovering that she drinks wine. Xian Hua also gets angry that she drinks bottles of wine at home.

He Shun tries in vain to stop her. She has thought that he will understand her and love her more. How can this happen after their marriage? She refuses to return to their room and wants to sleep with He Shun. Heng Jun is furious. When Xian Hua wakes up and finds herself in He Shun’s room, she feels shy and walks into Heng Jun’s room. Heng Jun is too angry to sleep for the night and his expression freezes. He brings her out to talk. She explains that she wants to help Ying Cai – she understands how Mei Gui for not getting the person they love. She can only tell Ying Cai that she is fortunate so that he will be the same.

Although Xian Hua can pester Heng Jun to marry, he can’t because she is married. Heng Jun is still the most important to her so she doesn’t want him to know. Although this excuse is lame, Heng Jun’s heart is softened. He knows she loves her but there are so many guys closer to her age in the university. This makes him feel insecure. She then adds that if he returns late, this will not happen. Heng Jun returns early because of her. She then feels lucky and hugs him, wishing him to help Ying Cai too.

Heng Jun is half-angry now – it is good enough that he saves her – how to help Ying Cai? If she leaves their bedroom again, he will be angry. They have promised each other not to do it. She replies she has her own thoughts and he tries using the tone to scold her again. She then rushes home to prepare breakfast. Yu Xi sees them smiling and knows all give in to Xian Hua because she is young. But there are still home rules so she talks to her. Is she so loose at home?

Xian Hua says she is wrong but she hopes Yu Xi will not implicate her family. Yu Xi scolds her and Yin Shang pulls her aside. He wants his wife to be a demure woman and leaves it to Heng Jun to talk to her. He Shun is also angry with Xian Hua for lying and points out that she shouldn’t scold her husband before her. Xian Hua knows that she is wrong and quickly washes the bowls for Yu Xi. Yu Xi feels that He Shun shows Xian Hua favouritism because she is Mei Xi’s granddaughter.

Yu Xi can’t find her shoes to go to work and gets to see Xian Zhi’s high heel shoes. Xian Hua lies that she buys them for her and Yu Xi forgives her. Yin Shang also scolds Heng Jun for helping Xian Hua. He worries on how He Shun scolds her so he has not gone to work. She is touched. Heng Jun is confused – is he her father or her husband to worry so much. He is puzzled upon knowing from her that He Shun is okay but Yu Xi is fierce because Yu Xi is very nice to him all along.

She decides to skip classes to prepare lunchboxes for Yu Xi to appease her anger. But seeing how she messes up the kitchen to cook dinner makes her frown. Yu Xi wonders - is she outdated as a traditional housewife? Even Yin Mei comments that Xian Hua’s lunchbox is delicious. Xian Hua‘s parents are worried for her – will she commit another mistake again? They decide to ask Yin Shang and Yu Xi out for dinner. Xian Zhi happens to see her shoes. Yu Xi knows and is angry.

Heng Jun happens to read Ying Cai’s email to Xian Hua and realizes that she skips her classes. He feels Ying Cai is right – at her age, she should be having dreams and not being tied up in her in-laws’ home. He is grateful to Xian Hua for sacrificing so much. He really loves her very much. He wants her not to keep anything from him and pats her back.

Xian Zhi is worried and visits Xian Hua. She likes her idea of putting a note on the fridge to know what is already taken from the fridge but is disturbed to know that she gets scolded for not informing them about it beforehand. Xian Hua requests her to help her to cook dinner as no one will appreciate her cooking. But Yu Xi sees her at this time. Xian Zhi flees and Yu Xi sits down to talk to her nicely. She knows Xian Hua works hard but she has to care for their feelings too.

Mei Xi happens to know that Xian Hua gets scolded for arranging the shoes in the shoe rack from Xian Zhi and confronts He Shun. He Shun feels shamed to eat a meal prepared by the in-laws. Heng Jun nearly explodes - why are there weird things happening? The couple quarrels and she runs out, crying by the roadside like a child. Is she really so tired? Heng Jun starts to feel bad.

Xian Hua wants to go on a personal date with Heng Jun. Yu Xi suggests cleaning the fridge contents with Xian Hua. They decide to let the two older women do it to go out. Although Xian Hua feels bad, Heng Jun says it is weird if they suddenly stay. They go to the zoo – Heng Jun tells the monkey to inform Xian Hua not to create trouble for him. Xian Hua wants the monkey to tell him not to make her upset. This is cute!

Heng Jun is shocked to see Dr Piao in the toilet. He has not wanted to meet anyone here as to spill the beans. He suddenly sees Dr Piao with Mei Xi – they are He Shun’s friends – will they tell her about it? He tries to hide but the four still end up seeing each other. They have a meal together. The young couple is shocked when they say that He Shun is coming. He Shun is angry with them for lying and leaves.

Yu Xi is tired after clearing the fridge and Yin Shang feeds her. He Shun is angry upon seeing this – why have her sons become so useless? Yin Shang is amused – in the past, Heng Jun sneered at him when Yu Xi quarreled with He Shun. Now it is his turn. The two brothers have a chat and he tells Heng Jun to bear with it. Yu Xi tries to pacify her and imitates Xian Hua to sweet talk. Yu Xi smiles and really treats her like her natural mother. He Shun has never seen Yu Xi like this – is Xian Hua so capable? Yu Xi is always a serious daughter-in-law but she makes her feel that she has a daughter today.

Xian Hua knows that she is willful and decides to do a better job. If she regrets, she will start all over again. If she remarries, she should be beautiful as always. Heng Jun is angry – how can she say this to him? Seeing him like this makes her happy. She reads a book – if the weather is fine daily, it will turn into a desert. Now it is cloudy so they should wait for a fine day. Heng Jun wonders – who is the teacher now.

Dr Piao asks the two old women out for tea. Heng Jun reminds Xian Hua to treat He Shun well. He is not telling her to play with Ying Cai (or another nickname he gives is Tian Cai which has the same meaning as ‘talent’). If he does a spot check to see them together, she’ll be doomed. He has to attend a Maths seminar nearby so he will be going to fetch her. Xian Hua jokes that it is no wonder he agrees t it willingly – he must be nervous about it. Heng Jun denies – who will be interested in a married woman?

Xian Hua is proud – no one will regard her as a married woman. He warns – he will shave her bald if that happens. Dr Piao has said that Xian Hua is impatient. In Ying Cai’s heart, he is still hoping that she will have a divorce. So it is best that Dr Piao doesn’t marry Mei Xi. If not, the relationship will be in chaos. He brings Xian Hua out for a walk towards the lake.

Ying Cai is slightly drunk. Xian Hua doesn’t notice that Heng Jun’s car is approaching. Ying Cai places his coat on her and suddenly hugs her. Xian Hua gets angry – why is he so stubborn? He suddenly kisses her. Heng Jun pulls him aside – he is so daring to molest his beloved Xian Hua??? He is so angry that he gives him a box on his chin. He doesn’t know how to console Ying Cai later. He is too worked up and leaves a bruise on his face. Ying Cai accuses him for snatching her away when he wasn’t in Korea.

Heng Jun analyses – is it because Xian Hua is married that makes him crave more for her? Heng Jun has gone through the bad patch in life too. He refuses to listen to him and Heng Jun suddenly feels sorry for him. He now understands how Xian Hua feels now. The next day, Xian Hua apologises to Ying Cai for Heng Jun’s reckless act. She assures him that she is really happy and doesn’t regret her choice.

Heng Jun and Xian Hua gives this month’s pay to He Shun. Xian Hua feels that they are too young to manage the money. He Shun urges them to give it a try. Heng Jun passes some money to Yu Xi. Yu Xi jokes that he must be frightened that she might be ill treating Xian Hua. Min Zhe meets Xian Hua to pass her some money and wonders why she wears pants these days. Xian Hua knows that it is right of her parents to ask her to further her studies. With a degree, she can lessen Heng Jun’s burden.

Xian Zhi sees that Xian Hua’s appetite is good and worries that she might be pregnant. Xian Hua buys textbooks but has chosen those which are important. Heng Jun finds that some books are too expensive. She should have made photocopies instead or borrow it. She could have asked her. He has one of them which is in the storeroom. Xian Hua says that he uses Min Zhe’s money to buy them. Heng Jun feels humiliated. Why doesn’t Heng Jun think for her too? She has saved money on clothes – is she still a child?

She gets angry and says that she wants to work hard to earn money so that she will be independent. Why can’t he give some money to Mei Xi too? She is not asking too much. Xian Hua brings tea to Yin Mei. She wakes her up to urge her to work hard and she talks back at her. Yin Mei complains to Yu Xi not to let Xian Hua into her room anymore. Who thinks of her parents all the time? Yin Mei is right – she lets her parents down in the past so she is determined that Yin Mei doesn’t repeat her mistake. Yu Xi is troubled – how can she have such an ill-mannered daughter? She looks at the tea – which aunt will be so concerned about the niece? She is grateful to Xian Hua for caring Yin Mei.

Yin Shang learns that Xian Hua is troubled and finds her. The two undergo so much hardship to get married – how can they quarrel over trivial matters? He gives Xian Hua some money because he takes good care of Yin Mei. He hopes Yin Mei can also get into university. Xian Hua is shocked and wants to reject taking the money but he insists her to give her classmates a treat. Heng Jun is so petty so he complains about him daily. Xian Hua smiles – she also know that Heng Jun is very firm not to trouble others. Yin Shang tells her that Heng Jun has been so thrifty to have only a sweater throughout his university days. Xian Hua can’t imagine the hardship he has been through and starts to appreciate him.

Heng Jun looks at the books Xian Hua has bought – is her too harsh to her? He regrets his act – is his pride so important? Upon seeing her back with red eyes on her small face, he feels the anguish. She doesn’t sleep but studies her books to ignore him. He admits his mistake and tells her to read an email. He walks out and she opens the mailbox – laugh at the contents again – ‘you must have thought that it is Ying Cai. Xian Hua, I am your husband, Heng Jun. have you forgotten that a married couple is not supposed to be quarrelling for long? If not for me, you should be popular now. I feel t he pain whenever I think of this. You must work hard to find a good job. I will also work hard to earn more money. I am sorry for what I have done.’

She closes the computer and looks down the balcony. Heng Jun is surrounded by the smoke coming from his cigarette. She still pretends to study and not looking at the computer when he returns. He has to lie on the bed on his own in despair. She lifts his hand off her shoulder and tries hard not to laugh.

Yu Xi prepares sushi early morning to apologise for Yin Mei. The young couple’s quarrel reminds her on her past when she first married. The husband will only care for his home. Yu Xi’s father passed away and her mother’s home is far away. She never stays there overnight because He Shun will not be able to cope with the kimchi business and Yin Mei is going to sit for her important exam. Xian Hua starts to feel sorry for Yu Xi and knows why her parents oppose to her marrying young.

Thus Yu Xi decides to let Yin Mei marry late. But Xian Hua decides that she herself will change and never regrets marrying early. Yin Mei also knows that she is in the wrong and wakes up early. Heng Jun wants Xian Hua to adjust his tie – just like how she does every morning. She tells him to be independent and decides to change. Heng Jun sighs – is she still angry with him? She also refuses his lift. Now she realizes that love can’t solve every problem so they must be independent.

He worries – what happens if someone takes her away? He is amused when she still remembers his words that even rubbish is being classified. She is still hardworking to study even after the exam. It is fine with him even if she can’t get the scholarship. Having a husband can help to handle everything. Her target now is to be a person with ideals with a future and not to be upset over the husband or family. He breathes abnormally – her change is too drastic and he can’t adapt to it.

Xian Hua feels marrying young has an advantage. Her peers start dating after exams while she thinks it is a waste of time. She can spend more time on studies now…...but she suspects getting pregnant so she buys a pregnancy kit home. The result is positive. Heng Jun sees it and thinks it is a diabetic test kit. Xian Hua laughs – Heng Jun is finally ignorant of certain things. He reads carefully and is overjoyed. The baby must be cute and pretty. Seeing her so happy, he gets confused.

She always gets into trouble and he nearly can’t take it. With a baby, he is happy but if they have a daughter, they must marry her off early. He suggests giving the baby the name ‘lian hua’ (lotus flower’) if she is a girl. Xian Hua is angry – he is the father and yet he thinks of such an awful name?

Heng Jun brings Xian Hua for a checkup and she gets frightened. Heng Jun is also not used to it. All eyes are fixed on them. She addresses him as ‘teacher’ and the other patients have shocking expressions. All give them despised looks. Poor Heng Jun stays outside alone to go through this horrible process of being ridiculed. Xian Hua sobs – the doctor even asks her whether her parents know about it and she should decide on it instead of dragging it any further. She feels so humiliated.

Heng Jun feels the same, recalling the stares that the other women give him. But he can’t stand up to declare their status. That will make him look like a fool. But why doesn’t Xian Hua tell the doctor that she is married? The doctor treats Xian Hua as a loose woman and Xian Hua is not in the mood to explain. Now she thinks that the pregnancy comes too early. Heng Jun says that is impossible to change her mind.

Xian Hua returns to Mei Xi and feels energetic after eating her food. Later at night, she sits in front of the computer to do her homework. Heng Jun is shocked – this is not good for the baby. He will help her to type it. He shakes his head – she neglects the small details. He buys a cake to celebrate with her and gets a pregnancy diary ready. When he is teaching, he can’t stop smiling. He thanks Xian Hua for adding a family member between them. He feels very fortunate and happy. Xian Hua is still unsure of her feelings.

Heng Jun tells his family about the good news. Xian Hua is shy and hides in the room. All laugh at her but Yu Xi frowns. She is unwilling to be the babysitter. If Xian Hua still wants to continue her studies after that, Xian Zhi is also working and she is afraid of going through the process of being a babysitter again. Yu Xi wants Yin Shang to tell this to Heng Jun but he doesn’t treat this seriously.

When Xian Hua’s family learns about it, Xian Zhi frowns. How can a child give birth to another child? Why doesn’t she listen to her? Min Zhe is happy to be a grandfather. Although she is too young for it….but Zhen Xiu is also looking forward to be an uncle. Mei Xi then realizes why Xian Hua asks her what happens during her childhood. Xian Zhi is determined that Xian Hua goes for an abortion as this ruins her future. Xian Hua begs Xian Zhi to quit her job and take care of her baby.

Xian Zhi refuses and scolds her. Mei Xi wishes to help but she is too old. Xian Hua feels wronged – when is the pregnant woman who gets scolded by her mother? Xian Zhi talks about the past – although Xian Hua loves Mei Xi, Zhen Xiu is too attached to her and has to sneak out to teach daily. Xian Hua’s conclusion is – since Mei Xi helps Xian Zhi, it is natural that Xian Zhi helps her. Xian Zhi gets angry – she doesn’t want to be a grandmother at such a young age.

Min Zhe has wanted to celebrate with Heng Jun but they are not in the mood now. Heng Jun knows Xian Zhi’s intention but she is too much to ask Xian Hua to go for an abortion. No one will be like them – getting pregnant and yet scolded by all the elders. Min Zhe explains that it is tough to study and take care of children. Mei Xi loves Xian Hua but when she cries at night for Xian Zhi, she hits her buttocks. This is the first time Min Zhe sees her hitting her. Every mother thinks the children are more important than the grandchildren. Mei Xi discusses with Dr Piao and he proposes to her. He suggests that both of them can take care of the kid. He Shun doesn’t understand Xian Zhi’s intention too – she can go through the hard times to bring her two sons up – so what is the problem of bringing up Xian Hua’s kid?

Ying Cai congratulates Xian Hua with flowers. He has straightened his thoughts and admires her courage. Yin Shang is alarmed to see Xian Hua with the vacuum cleaner and wants her to rest. Yu Xi returns home and gets blamed. She stresses her decision clearly and Xian Hua can hear her from upstairs. Xian Zhi doesn’t want to help her and Min Zhe finds her too much to tell Xian Zhi to quit. But her baby is innocent. In the past, she will give up her studies. She doesn’t want to burden others so she cries herself to sleep.

Heng Jun returns home and gets scolded by Yu Xi as Xian Hua doesn’t help her with the housework. Yu Xi thinks that all pampers her too much. Heng Jun finds her asleep with tears on her lovely face. Heng Jun feels pained as he also goes through the agony with her. He thinks giving up her studies will be the best way. But he is only the one who encourages her to continue her studies. He gives her a kiss before helping Yu Xi to chop the onions. He says that it is easy but is in tears after chopping. Yu Xi recalls the past – she felt sleepy easily when she was in the beginning pregnant stage too. Is she too harsh on her?

Xian Zhi wants Xian Hua to go for an abortion with her. But how can she do this without discussing with Heng Jun? Xian Zhi admits aborting another child after having Zhen Xiu because she can’t let Mei Xi take care of 3 children. Although Mei Xi is willing to help Xian Hua, how can she do it since she is so old? Dr Piao asks Xian Zhi out – he analyses that she inherits her genes from Xian Zhi. He informs her that he is marrying Mei Xi. Xian Zhi gets confused and wants to think over.

Xian Hua goes for the checkup and discovers that she has twins. She doesn’t know what to say. The babies might know that Xian Zhi opposes to Xian Hua having them so they come in twos. This gives her no choice. It seems that they are more impatient than her. Heng Jun rushes home after school. Xian Hua goes for the checkup alone and he is very concerned about the result. When she mentions that she always does something to make him faint, he becomes tense……what else can make him faint? Seeing her smiling non-stop makes him nervous. If she doesn’t talk, he will definitely faint. She answers that both of them have to face this together as they cause it.

Min Zhe is overjoyed by the news. He is also proud – how can he give birth to such a powerful daughter. Xian Zhi is shocked that she has given birth to a bomb factory – Xian Hua is capable of creating bombs. Min Zhe jokes – maybe he needs to resign too. Yin Shang is angry with Yu Xi for not helping Xian Hua. Heng Jun hugs Xian Hua – he recalls how she gets scolded by Mei Gui and scolds him for being stupid. She is so sure and confident of her feelings to make it clear to him. Does he love her from then onwards?

She asks why he never turns up on Christmas Day. He says that he is an ordinary person so he feels that he shouldn’t look for her. He is also surprised with himself for making the first step. Maybe because of him not turning up, she becomes more daring. Now he doesn’t regard her as his student. She is his wife, close friend and also his double identity. She asks him to hug her and grumbles that she always makes the first move. Heng Jun replies that he has wanted to do that but she always says it first. She is always too fast. Or maybe he is too slow.

Xian Hua is pregnant for 3 months. He Shun wants Yu Xi to change the curtains. Xian Hua clears her unhappiness and offers to help her. He Shun rejects and sprains her back. Xian Hua gets medicine for her. Yu Xi initially finds her troublesome but now discovers her good points. She can’t imagine how their home will be without her. Xian Hua feels her stomach is uncomfortable – she must have walked too fast. But later, she recovers after a rest at Mei Xi’s place. Xian Zhi suggests her staying here and He Shun agrees,

Heng Jun stays over as he is worried over her health. Xian Hua feels bad that Yu Xi gets blamed again. Heng Jun learns that Xian Zhi is going to resign and asks Xian Hua whether she should quit her studies as he doesn’t wish to affect her because of them. The next day, Xian Hua pats on Heng Jun’s shoulder before he goes to work and this makes Min Zhe jealous. He jokes that Heng Jun should return home so Xian Zhi does the same. Xian Hua sees a diary on the table and reads it.

Xian Zhi writes on how she and Min Zhe feel before giving birth to her. She advises Xian Zhi not to resign as she will quit her studies. She can’t be so selfish and must give up for her children. This makes Xian Zhi ponder – she should let Mei Xi pursue her happiness too. Maybe Xian Hua is like her. She says Xian Hua is selfish but ignores her own act. Xian Hua promises to be a good mother like her.

Min Zhe invites Dr Piao home. He and Xian Zhi agree to the marriage. Xian Zhi never dreams of marrying her daughter and mother. Now she feels like a daughter who has never left her mother because the old couple goes on their honeymoon. She jokes to Min Zhe that they should ask Zhen Xiu to get married soon because they have too many spare rooms so that he can have as many children as Xian Hua. Ying Cai and De Shun go with Dr Piao to the beach. Although Xian Hua can’t join them, she feels that since love finds her, it lets her mature and gives her love. Heng Jun hugs her and both enjoy looking at flowers.

Introduction on characters

1. Feng Xian Hua – Chae Lim
After reading the story, are you impressed by her courage to pursue happiness? She may be young but she knows who she will love for a lifetime. And to compete with her teacher to go for him!! Her sincerity and guts move him to marry her.

Chae Lim’s fans may like her more in here than in ‘All About Eve’ as she is cuter and younger. However, you may find that her expressions in all serials are almost the same. Her ways of committing blunders remind me of how Shan Mei does them too. I wonder when she will really grow up???

2. Wen Mei Qin – Yang Mei Lan
Xian Hua’s close friend who initially likes Xian Xiu. She is the first student to challenge Mei Gui for Heng Jun’s love. She is initially angry with Xian Hua’s betrayal but gives her support to run away from home when her parents oppose to her to be with Heng Jun as she admires her courage. She also disappears from the screen after the marriage ceremony. How can this be since they are close friends?

3. Bai Mei Gui – Kim Chi Ying
The students show so much disrespect by calling her as ‘dance hostess Bai’. This is because she teaches the students ballet and is also a teacher there. She is the school director’s daughter and is a strict discipline mistress. She is too dominant and gives Heng Jun a lot of pressure. She initially makes life hell for Xian Hua but gives them their blessings after straightening her thoughts. A pity that she didn’t appear at all later.

4. Li De Shun – Li Hui En (You Zhen’s nosy friend in ‘Winter Sonata’)
She is Xian Hua’s close friend and always settles quarrels or disputes for her. They are so close that they attend the university together.

5. Jin Heng Jun – Gan Yu Cheng
I wonder how he can become a teacher. He can be so gullible and boyish. After knowing her, he can record his messages in the teddy bear to give to her. How funny! The way they watch a movie together and also the mischievous grin he throws to her on their wedding day. He acts like a husband and also father to her at times. He is initially evasive towards Xian Hua but slowly stands with her to oppose all odds to get married. It is hilarious that she still addresses him as ‘teacher’ after marriage and he doesn’t correct her.

He may not have striking looks, but his dimpled smile strikes a chord in me. He looks so approachable and endearing. He makes so many scenes come alive with his presence. His chemistry with Chae Lim doesn’t pale to Dong Gan at all. I wonder why he isn’t as famous as him. Life can be so unfair

6. Feng Min Zhe – as Xiang Zhe’s capable assistant in ‘All About Eve’
Xian Hua’s father who cares a lot for his family. A normal father will oppose to his daughter marrying so young, especially to her teacher. This poor father cries when Xian Hua disappoints him. But he learns to love this son-in-law. I am very amused, though because this father-in-law is so young!

7. Song Yin Zhi
She is Feng Xian’s classmate who often finds fault with her and Heng Jun. Thanks to her nosy personality, she often snaps photos of them together and spreads news/rumours whenever she sees any of them.

8. Feng Zhen Xiu
He is Xian Hua’s brother who is younger by a year who acts more like her elder brother instead.

9. Mrs Bai
She is the school director. She doesn’t like Heng Jun that much but gives in to Mei Gui to give him a job. But she can never accept He Shun’s remarriage and thus their marriage proposal is ruled out.

10. Li Yin Mei

She is Heng Jun’s niece who is a year younger than Xian Hua. She has wanted to address her as sister but has to call her aunt. Xian Hua wakes her up daily, help her in her schoolwork and also makes lunchboxes for her. Upon knowing that Xian Hua regrets making her own parents upset, she works hard for her exam.

11. Piao Ying Cai - Chae Tae Hyun
He is Xian Hua’s primary school classmate who returns to Korea for studies and to love Xian Hua. But alas, he is too late when she marries Heng Jun. He stubbornly believes that she will not marry him if he stays in Korea. It is hilarious that he hopes that she will divorce Heng Jun and be with him! But after seeing how happy the couple is together, he changes his mind.

This is the second time that I see Tae Hyun as a non comical role. He does it better in here than ‘Craving for sunshine’ as he has youthful looks as a youngster. Of course, he looks more matching with Chae Lim than Yu Cheng in looks, but somehow the chemistry isn’t that great as they have fewer scenes together.

12. Feng Mei Zhi
She is Xian Hua’s aunt who is teaching in another high school. She is single but treats her niece and nephew like her own children. She is very approachable so Heng Jun and Mei Gui look for her for advice when they encounter problems.

13. Huang He Shun
She is Heng Jun’s mother who feels shameful over her remarriage. However, she treats both her sons well. She tends to treat Xian Hua better than Yu Xi because she is much younger but later she learns to love Yu Xi more too.

14. Shi Yu Xi
She is Heng Jun’s sister-in-law. She treats him like an eldest son and he respects her. She is touched and overjoyed when he gives her a part of his first pay to support the family. Although she has little education, she is a filial daughter-in-law.

15. Li Yin Sang
He is Heng Jun’s elder brother. Although they have different fathers, they are very close. To Heng Jun, he is like his father. He is also Min Zhe’s good friend and often washes his hands off when the women quarrel at home. He teaches Heng Jun to be like him as things are not within their control.

16. Yin Mei Xi
She is Xian Hua’s open-minded grandmother. She dotes on Xian Hua and is upset when she deceives her to make glutinous rice for He Shun. However, she finds herself falling for Dr Piao and they get married.

17. Dr Piao
He is Ying Cai’s grandfather who is a widower but he believes in looking for true love again. He is jovial and also cheerful, always there to solve problems for all of them – especially for the two old women.

18. Min Xian Zhi
She is Xian Hua’s mother and is ashamed that Xian Hua marries her teacher. But she learns to accept this son-in-law too. But I feel weird, though – the way she adjusts his tie is like what a lover should do. She is really young to be his mother-in-law! However, she can be quite cruel to ask Xian Hua to abort her baby. She even aborts Xian Hua’s other sibling as she decides not to give Mei Xi any more excess trouble.

Favourite character
Heng Jun, he might be having flaws but he still tries hard to be a good husband. Please believe me - he looks hilarious in the funny scenes. I never knew that he could be so comical.

Most hated character
Yin Zhi – she tries to create havoc for all when she has the chance.

Song
It is a fast paced song – I believe all should be familiar with the famous music. The Chinese version has the late Teresa Teng Li Jun singing it - ‘sweet – tian mi mi’.

Interesting scenes
Lots! And they are really wacky. You will have to watch the whole serial to find out.

Conclusion

Xian Hua goes through so much to get her man, Heng Jun. There is an age gap of 7 years between them, but both look compatible and ARE compatible. It’s funny on how they adjust to each other’s personality. But it tells a very important fact. It is not easy to juggle studies with bringing up children. Xian Hua has to quit her studies – so is it right to marry early? Many may wish to consider about that.

I am astonished that Gan Yu Cheng can pair up with Chae Lim so well. They look and behave cute as a married couple. You will not know who influenced who to become mature or childish. Together with a supporting cast, they make the story come alive. It tells of how to be a good daughter-in-law or mother, which is not easy. You will like the story because it is done in a simple but lively way.
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