【FULL】A Love For Dilemma EP22 | 小舍得 | Song Jia 宋佳, David Tong 佟大为, Rulu Jiang 蒋欣, Jean 李佳航 | iQiyi
[English subtitles are available] [A Love for Dilemma] [Sponsored by Shanghai Cultural Development Foundation] [Culture & Art Salon] [Episode 22] It’s been one week since the soft opening of home furnishing store. And it’s been doing very well. All this time, you all have made concerted efforts by working extra hours.
Your hard work is obvious to everyone. Here, let me toast to you all. Especially our Mrs. Nan. You’re the initiator and the soul of this project. So I’d like to drink to you today. Not at all. I’d like to thank you for your great support all this while. Let me toast to you.
And I’d like to toast to every single colleague in the team. You’re all brilliant. Thank you all. -Love you. -Here, let’s toast to you. Cheers! Thank you all. Make sure you don’t repeat the same mistakes from the booklet of common mistakes. You can’t lose marks over careless mistakes. And memorise the formulae.
If you really can’t solve the MCQs, use the elimination method I taught you. You can at least spot a few correct answers. Got it? Got it. To solve questions, we need to use… -What? -Well… Tricks. Why are you teaching her that? So this is your long-term education plan?
Mr. Xia, it’s short-sighted to achieve quick success. Don’t listen to your dad. I still remember this exam trick from our time. Among three long and one short options, choose the short one. Among three short and one long options, go for the long one. If all options are of different lengths, choose C.
If they are of same length, choose B. Right? Let’s go. She’s okay, Mom. -Why have you had so much to drink? -Because I’m happy! The home furnishing store is a success. President invited me for a celebration. And she thanked me in person.
I’ve spent a lot of time working on it. And my hard work has finally paid off. For the tribe. -Happy! -You’re happy. I got us some good wine. Let’s celebrate. I need to help Huan Huan with studying. A day off won’t do any harm. Huan Huan, I’ll give you a day off.
She has an exam at the month’s end. It’s a day of celebration. A day off won’t do any harm. Our time is very precious, okay? Let me tell you, Mr. Xia. Exam isn’t about the goal. It’s simply a means to test one’s knowledge. Understand?
And you taught her to guess answers and underlining important points. You’re just lying to yourself. Huan Huan has been working very hard lately. We need to encourage her with results from different phases. By teaching her to guess answers? Is that your way to encourage her?
I think it’s the wrong way to do it. I don’t think so. What’s got into you? Why are you being so mean? I’ve spent so much time and money on it. Of course I want a good result. I think you’re not standing in my shoes. Just saying. Why are you so mad?
I don’t like it when you do that. Fine, you’re the best. You’re brilliant. -You’re not wrong at all. -Go take a shower. You’re no fun. Put on the shoes. Be careful, don’t slip! What’s wrong, Mom? Turn your back like this. Better? All right. Much better. Okay.
It must be uncomfortable since you lie on the bed all the time. Does Auntie turn your back often? Yes. Mi Tao’s mom is really nice. She’s attentive and hardworking. And she’s kind-hearted. Well, there’s not many people you fancy. I feel like crying for her. I heard both of you just now.
Why did you shout at each other? Well, I’m upset. I wanted to share good news with him. But he’s not happy for me at all. And he’s so mad and kept criticising me. Well, it’s very hard for him to stay at home all the time.
It’s not that I go to the office for holiday. His leader called today. It’s quite a long talk. Director Lin? What did they talk about? I think he was urging him to go back to work. He’s an ambitious person after all. He’s really being held back by us elder and children.
And he’s always busy attending to us. He spoke bluntly because he’s anxious. You need to understand that. Do you hear me? I can’t drink at all. I give myself airs whenever I drink. Things that can and can’t be said. I just say it all out. Slap yourself again for talking nonsense.
22nd Century Shopping Centre is very close to us. It’s been only three days since the soft opening. And our customers have been attracted here. Not many people visit our counters. How dreadful. People nowadays like to follow trends. I’m afraid it’s a false prosperity. Manager Tian. Manager Wei. Manager Tian. What?
Are you here to check on our work? I wouldn’t dare do that. Manager Wei. Your cheeks are rosy. And your forehead is shiny. Indeed, joyful events make people happy. The same to you. No, we’re out of your league. You’re still that stubborn. The soft opening of home furnishing store is a success.
And Nan Li’s position has become untenable. I don’t get it. Why do you keep fighting with her? Untenable? That’s a given. Look at how happening the store is. I have to go back to the shopping center. -Goodbye, Manager Wei. -Goodbye. See yourself out, Manager Tian. Manager Tian.
If Mrs. Nan really takes charge of it, it will do our shopping centre harm. What’s there to be afraid of? We could just pull out. You need money for the household? No. Did Ze Shu open another VVVIP class? And Zi You can’t get into it? No.
Then are you sucking up to on me for no reason? You must have some ulterior motive. I won’t fall into your trap. Since you know I have an ulterior motive, drop the act already. Give me some hint. Don’t you push your luck. There we go. I like it, dear.
I have a small request. It’s not a difficult one. Tell me about it. Aren’t you and Xia Jun Shan very close? Why don’t you guys hang out more? For example, ask him out for a meal. It’d be best if you could let your families tag along. Why do you want to do that?
I asked you to hold back your anger, but you couldn’t do it. And now you want to make up for it. Why have you been doing all this time? Are you trying to mess with me? I’m not to blame. She started it by pushing my mom. You shouldn’t give in to her, then.
Why am I doing all this? It’s for the sake of our family. If you were as caring and attentive as Xia Jun Shan, I wouldn’t be this tired. Look, dear. I didn’t say I wouldn’t go. I was just saying. But I find the idea of asking him out for a meal rather deliberate.
All these years, have we ever have a meal alone except at the old man’s place? Indeed. I think we should do it this way. I’ll ask Xia Jun Shan for you after this. We’ll leave room for negotiation. And I’ll put a good word in for you. Rest assured. Brother Shan and I
Are like brothers. [Feng Fan Primary School] [Keep cool] [Do the exam with integrity] [Feng Fan Primary School] [Grade 5 Math Test] Ninety marks! You’ve improved a lot! I’ll score a higher mark next time! -Congratulations! -I’ll score 100 marks next time. Let’s see how many marks Mi Tao got.
Wow, Mi Tao scored 100 marks. Thank you, Mi Tao, for providing us the standard answers for reference. Cheers. There’s additional questions. Why did you five marks for this additional question? Madam Lu said the additional questions are not added up into the total score.
Did you know? There were so many questions I didn’t know how to answer. And this time I managed to answer them all correctly. You have no idea how happy I am. The additional questions were the extension of the syllabus. They’re not required to answer all. Huan Huan has had an obvious improvement
By scoring 90 marks. Madam Lu. Did the other students answer the 30-mark additional questions? Some of them want to get into Han Lin. Since Huan Huan is going to attend Feng Fan, she doesn’t have to bother herself with additional questions. [Senior High School Entrance Examination] [Good News] [Han Lin Private High School]
[List of candidates that score 691 marks and above] Why are there so many kids who managed to score more than 600 marks? Things have gotten better. Huan Huan has improved. And she became the little host of 10th anniversary birthday party. That’s enough to rebuild her confidence.
You can stop worrying and go back to work. I don’t think I’ll ever feel relieved. She did quite well for the exam, didn’t she? I went to find and ask Madam Lu about the overall situation of the exam. Yes, the total score was 100 marks.
But not many of them scored less than 90 marks. Was it a very easy test? The thing is Huan Huan scored only 5 marks for the 30-mark additional questions. And most of her classmates scored more than 20 marks. Are her other classmates that good? I asked the teacher the same question.
She said those students wanted to get into Han Lin. So they started earlier than us. And they learn deeper than us. While we learn new things in class, they see the lesson as some sort of revision. While we’re having a catch-up class, people are having some extra lesson.
Does the school cater to such a demand? That’s not it. The teacher mentioned that they’re allowed to increase difficulty level on the basis of their foundation. Especially when it comes to Grade 5, it’s okay to increase the difficulty level in the form of additional questions. It’s okay. We’re won’t attend Han Lin anyway.
How can you be so sure? Didn’t we agree on it? That we’ll just go to Feng Fan. That way, we need not worry about those interviews, matches, and exams. As well as those additional questions. We just need to build a strong foundation for Huan Huan.
I went to the gate of Han Lin and checked out the good news bulletin. When I got home, I looked up some data from last year. Feng Fan’s last year’s acceptance rate of key high schools is way lower than that of Han Lin. Huan Huan is still young. She’s just a fifth-grader.
A long way to go before the Senior High School Entrance Examination. But the junior high school entrance examination is around the corner. Your performance in the Senior High School Entrance Examination depends on the junior school you’re in. It’s not necessary for Huan Huan to attend a key high school.
With her intelligence, she’ll do just fine in an ordinary one. Feng Fan’s last year’s acceptance rate of ordinary high schools is 61%. I’m talking about ordinary ones. What about the remaining 39%? Have you ever thought about it? Look it up and you’ll be shocked. Well, what parent would find their child underperforming?
Why can’t your child be one of the 39% candidates? Anyway, with Huan Huan’s current result, I can’t guarantee that. Do you mean you want Huan Huan to get into Han Lin? Assuming that Huan Huan can’t even become one of the 61% candidates, she will fall behind
If we force her to get into Han Lin. Besides, Han Lin isn’t some safe deposit box, where you can guarantee a spot in some key high school. As her parents, we need to figure out something. Do you think it’s fair? At least I don’t. Why are you rather irritable today?
Let’s head back. They should be asleep by now. What’s wrong? Nothing. I’m your mother. And I know you very well. What exactly happened? Mom. Huan Huan and Chao Chao are asleep already. You should go to sleep early. Come here, Xia Jun Shan. Sit. Sit for a while. You haven’t talked to each other.
Did you have a fight? I seriously don’t get it. Huan Huan did quite well in the exam. But you’re not content with it, and compare her to Han Lin standard. That’s not what we expected her to do. Indeed, we need not force her to do that. When Li Li was young,
She went to the junior high school located in the area we lived in, Ya De. At the end, she got into a prestigious university. Mom. The education situation was very different two years ago, not to mention twenty years ago. In what way? The grandson of Auntie Lu
Goes to Ya De Junior High School. She said he’d been doing very well. How about this, Xia Jun Shan? Look it up using your phone. Let’s figure out the situation first. Okay? You just… [General Regulations of Ya De High School Admission] Ya De High School is indeed a nice school.
According to the authoritative data, it’s ranked number five in terms of senior high school enrolment rate, regardless of where one lives. I should really expand my mind. I can’t just restrict myself to Feng Fan and Han Lin. Ya De is a good alternative.
To get into Ya De, you need to stay within the area where it is located. Even though it’s very good, we don’t stay in that area. Indeed. Your house is not located in that school district. But the old fogey’s place is in there, isn’t it?
Just register her into it and she can go to that school. That’s right. Why didn’t I think of that? And there are good primary schools in that area. Chao Chao can go to a better primary school than Feng Fan. Ya De’s high enrolment rate means that they have some special teaching methods.
It can save a lot of Huan Huan’s time. All of us don’t have to sweat over it. What do you think? He’s her grandfather! That’s what he should do! Just register her into the household! I think we should just check out the school first tomorrow.
After all, many years have passed since then. Maybe it’s no longer as good. It’s no big deal. Well, Auntie Lu said she knows the school people. Ask her if she can arrange for you to meet the school top men. -Just meet them. -Exactly. You’re an alumnus after all. The school will welcome you.
Fine. All right. [Ya De High School] Are you from Year 98 or 99? I graduated in 1998. And it’s been twenty years. Yes. I got transferred here after that. Your homeroom teacher, Ms Ye. She still remembers you. She says you’re her bright student. Really? When drafting,
You must pay attention to his contour and shape. And when drawing his facial features, you need to pay attention to his facial width-to-height ratio. This is painting class. Many of them have learned for five to six years. The art school teacher always comes here to teach them.
And she has a high opinion of them. This is the brass band of our school. And it’s a very historical one. It’s won many national and provincial competitions. This is our dance class. And it’s full. Few years ago, we decided to turn the classrooms on the floor into activity rooms.
So that the kids can develop their interests and hobbies. Won’t these extracurricular activities affect their studies? Our school has reached a consensus that’s never been announced officially. It’s called Principle of 70% Studying. 70% Studying? The kids spend 70% of their energy on studying.
They can spend the remaining 30% to do what they like. Same goes to the ninth-graders? Yes. Of course, we hope the kids can focus fully on studying. But that’s not realistic. We adults may not be able to do it. So 70% is a very high demand for them.
Of course, when it comes to studying, they do it single-mindedly. And when it comes to playtime, they play without worries. -Hello, Headmaster. -Hello. Hurry up, the class will start soon. What if they play until they forget themselves? That’s possible. But it’s not necessarily a negative thing. When they finally have time to breathe,
And the opportunity to take a break from studying, they can benefit from doing what they like and what interest them. That way, they can be motivated. We believe passion for learning comes from passion for living. And the ultimate goal of learning is to give them lifelong passion for living.
“Passion for learning comes from passion for living.” “And the ultimate goal of learning” “is to give them lifelong passion for living.” ♫ I despise this boring life ♫ ♫ Who stole my time again ♫ How admirable those words are.
It feels as if someone has been fumbling in the dark for a long time, ♫ Why do everlasting stars fall from the sky ♫ and he suddenly finds out the light and the battalion. ♫ Even optimistic people feel lonely ♫ I regret not meeting him earlier.
♫ And they always laugh their worries away ♫ [Volume] ♫ Even arrogant souls long for the past ♫ Do you have any doubts about their philosophy? ♫ Bit by bit they become thinner ♫ Not at all. ♫ They keep crying for help ♫
The result of Senior High School Entrance Examination was displayed there. ♫ Sleepwalking twenty-four hours a day ♫ And those kids weren’t feigning relax and happy. That’s great. You clicked straight away. ♫ For those few seconds when I’m awake ♫ Well, it’s not as simple as you think.
♫ You come across my mind ♫ ♫ If I could go back into the dream ♫ In what aspect? ♫ I would take you to the universe ♫ My dad owns the house. And houses are expensive right now. We can’t just register her into the household just like that.
♫ Hold your hand ♫ Besides, I’ve just fallen out with him. If I were to ask for his help now… ♫ Hear you say ♫ Wait, did you not realise that? Or are you trying to avoid it? ♫ That you love me ♫ ♫ Though you’re at times reckless ♫
♫ And a bit clumsy ♫ I didn’t pay much attention to it back then. And I was really shocked by the data I found. I’ve always thought that… Our friends and colleagues are bachelor’s degree holders. And many of them are master’s and PhD holders.
But 40% of the kids didn’t get to attend ordinary high schools. That’s survivorship bias. 60% of them got into ordinary high schools? I find this figure too optimistic. Also, in our district, if one doesn’t make it into one of the key schools,
He or she will have a hard time getting into any university, even an ordinary one. That’s what troubles our generation. It’s very likely that our kids won’t get into our Alma maters. They’ll hold positions lower than ours. When they become adults, their salaries, social standing,
And jobs won’t be as good as their parents. By then, they will feel very unfair. It’s already nine. Why haven’t you set out to work? There’s no much to do these days. President was caring enough to give me leave. There’s no much to do. That’s why she’s being caring.
When things got super busy, you’re one call away. That’s what workplace is. It’s very normal. That’s my job after all. Where’s Xia Jun Shan? He will pick up the grocery after sending the kids to school. I’ll leave when he comes back. After your visit to Ya De, I haven’t heard anything from you.
No updates? What update could there be? The school is what it is. It’s not as good as Feng Fan. It doesn’t worth the trouble. Auntie Lu’s grandson has done well in the exam. All schools have good students. Mom, don’t worry yourself, okay?
You have one important mission. That is to recover from the back injury. Be good. Master Xu has a knack for it. I’m sorry for what happened. I don’t know if Ms Nan Li is still mad. That’s I dare not go up to your place.
It’s not a big deal. It’s all in the past. Both of them are bothered by what happened in the past generation. Don’t drag ourselves into it. You know what Tian Yu Lan is like. Well, when she got home, she felt regret. Really? She talked without thinking.
That’s why they got into a fight. But she didn’t mean any harm. I’ll apologise to both of you on her behalf, okay? No need. Our Li Li’s bark is worse than her bite. Well… It’s over? -It’s over. -It’s over. Well… Anyway, I really admire your parenting skills. I mean it.
Tian Yu Lan always asks me to learn from you. She says you’re my role model when growing up. I want to learn, too. But I don’t know where to start. Bro, here’s an advice. you really need to stop sitting around and doing nothing. Husband and wife are teammates.
If one of them slacks off, the other one will have to do the dirty work. It’s not that I want to sit around and do nothing. Here’s what I think. The kid is still in primary school. Is it necessary to sweat over such trivial things? But judging from the current situation,
No parents would be able to stay calm. [We changed the place again.] [Get in the car and don’t ask about the location.] [Just go where they take you.] Remember everything I taught today. Especially you. Go home and do your revision. That’s all for today. Class is over. Here, have some water.
How’s today’s lesson? Was it good? Are you hungry yet? How’s today’s lesson? Did it go well? Got it? Remember what the teacher taught you. Go home and study well. Sir. I’d like to ask you something. Could I have a word with you? Let’s just do it this way.
I’d like to ask you about Yan Zi You’s learning process. Do you think he can win first place for this year’s Ze Shu Cup? Yan Zi You is quite hardworking. And he has good comprehension skills. But he still has to work on his improvisation skills for competitions. Sir, how brilliant you are.
That’s what he’s like. He got a fever and a diarrhea during the last two Ze Shu Cup events. And he didn’t well at all. Moreover, his foundation is not strong enough. So it’s hard for him to win first place. Strive to win second place. Sir, are you serious?
Isn’t our Zi You’s foundation strong enough? Since the first grade, he’s been the top three of his class. Particularly the Math Olympiad. He’s been taking tuition lessons in it. We even scored full marks for the school test. I just answered your question honestly. Whether you believe it or not, that’s your problem.
Thank you, sir. -We’ll get going. -Okay. He’s just saying. Don’t take it to heart. He’s not Zhuge Liang. So he can’t predict everything. But you still need to study well. -The kids are asleep. -Are they? The kid group behaved very well today. Ten points for them.
The one in the elder group complained about lying on the bed all the time. So I had a chat with her. She’s recovering quite well. She’ll get well in no time. -What are you doing? -Come. What’s this? I order some delicious takeaway. How extravagant, Mr. Xia. I’ve had my dinner.
But I’m not sure anymore. Here. Cheers. What a late night feast. We don’t always get to spend time alone. Let’s enjoy it. Well, even if my dad says yes to it, Cai Ju Ying won’t agree with it. Wait, you changed the subject so quickly. I spent my day working on the warm-up lines.
And I don’t get to put them into use. I was kind enough to give you an out. I’ve figured it out. The definition of school district in this city is sharing the same household. To put it simply, parents or grandparents live in the same house with the child.
And they are the house owners. In order to attend that school, the child must stays within the area where the school is located. That’s what it means. That’s why I came up with two plans. Do you want to hear me out? Go ahead. Number one. We’ll buy Dad’s house at a low price.
We’ll put our names onto the property ownership register. And we’ll register the kids into it. When they start school, we’ll sell the house back to Dad at the original price. That’s the normal method. What’s the second one? Here’s the second one. Dad will distribute the house ownership to the kids. And their names
Can thus be included into the household register and the property ownership certificate. It’s another way to get into schools. The second method is more convenient than the first one. It’s very easy to buy the house and register their names. But when we want to return the house and get rid of the names,
People will think that we’re up to no good. We won’t do that. We… We can sign an agreement and pay them some deposit. We can even go to a notary. We’ll pay them compensation. Well… There’s no way to discuss it openly. And it can’t be bargained with. Let’s just propose a compensation plan.
My dad will either say yes or no. If he agrees to it, he won’t accept any compensation. That would look like he’s doing business with his grandchildren. That’s to show how sincere we are. That we’re definitely not coveting Dad’s house. You sound as if we’re really going to nail it. Li Li.
It’s for the sake of our kids. Both of them. If my dad stayed there alone, things would be easier. It has to do with that person’s interests. It’s not an easy matter to talk about. Everything is negotiable. You won’t know until you try it.
For the sake of the kids, Dad will surely understand it. And Auntie Chai is a grandmother herself. If you can’t do it, I… I’ll have a good talk with Dad. Forget it. You did all this just to make me do the talking, didn’t you? Blood is thicker than water.
It’s surely more suitable for his own daughter to do the talking. It’s for the sake of the kids. For the kids. [Ya De High School] [60% of them got into ordinary high schools?] [I find this figure too optimistic.] Feng Fan’s last year’s acceptance rate of ordinary high schools is 60%.
I’m talking about ordinary ones. What about the remaining 39%? Have you ever thought about it? [Li Li.] [It’s for the sake of our kids.] [Both of them.] Chao Chao is still young. Let’s not talk about him. If Huan Huan manages to get into Ya De, she will get rid of
The curse of ranking, Math Olympiad, and tuition classes. [And she can finish the compulsory education] [in a relatively carefree manner.] -Hello. -What can I help you with? Nothing. Well, you can’t park here. All right, I’ll leave now. [It depends on fate.] For the sake of our kids, I need to sacrifice myself.
Someone’s here! Coming! Li Li. -You’re here. -Is my dad home? Li Li is here? He’s in the garden house. Here she is. Li Li is here. Sit down. Let me change your shoes. -Li Li. -Hey. -You’re here. -Yeah. -Come. Quick, come inside. -Here, change your shoes.
I’ll wash my hands and make you some tea. Come. This is it. There’s only one small shop down our design institute. You still remember that this is my favourite snack. Isn’t it strange? I’ve been craving for it these past two days. You see, I got what I wanted. That’s the taste.
It’s not available anywhere, except this shop. You should try it. It contains milk. It’s okay, I won’t eat too much of it. My daughter came all the way to send me this. How sincere. You can’t eat dairy products? It’s okay, I can eat them. It’s all right.
Have your bruise gone away? Do you feel okay? I’m okay. It’s all right. That’s good to know. It’s delicious. I’ll leave you two to it. I’ll go cook dinner. -You don’t have to. -Let me cook. Sure, go cook dinner. -Don’t eat too much. -I’ll have another one.
Why didn’t you bring along the kids? I straightaway went to the design institute after work. -I haven’t gone home. -I see. Besides, their homework is getting harder. Others are working very hard. We wouldn’t dare slack off. Huan Huan is an outstanding kid. I don’t think you should worry about her.
Who would dare guarantee that? Just so you know, everything is working their fingers to the bones because they’re afraid of falling behind. No one would be able to keep cool. Indeed. Every generation has its ways of living. It’s because I used to be too calm
That I can’t be too sure amidst this situation. I always think I’m not good enough as a parent. I’m afraid I’ll hold my kids back. Well, you need to take care of your health. You’re old already. The indicators tend to get out of hand.
If you ever feel unwell, you must go to the hospital. Don’t find it troublesome. Got it? Got it. In fact, my body is like an old machine that’s been used for years. No matter how much I take care of it, it will eventually cease to be used.
It’s better than not taking care of it. Yeah. Okay, I got it. All right, I’ll get going. -You’re leaving? -Stay for dinner? It’ll be ready soon. -That’s right. It’s time for dinner. -It’s okay. The kids are waiting for me to come home. Next time. Oh, the kids are home.
-Fine, go ahead. -All right. I’m leaving, Dad. It’s all right. Get on with your cooking. -I’ll see her out. -Okay. I’ll get going, Dad. -Get back inside. -Drive slowly. Okay. Li Li. -Dad. -Wait for me. Li Li. Why do I feel that you’re hiding something?
Did you come here just to send me the sesame cookies? It has to do with the kids. You see. I knew it. Don’t hide it from me. Just spit it out. What is it? That’s more or less the plan. I’m left with no choice. I understand. A house within the school district.
Over there. Uncle Zhang’s house. His grandson was registered here when he was born. He said they did that so that the kid could go to school here. I understand. Since you brought it up all of a sudden, I should discuss with Auntie Cai first, shouldn’t I? Yes, I understand.
Go ahead and discuss first. I do care about the kids’ schooling. I thank you on behalf of Huan Huan and Chao Chao. Do you hear yourself? We’re father and daughter. You don’t have to thank me. -Head home. -All right, I’ll get going. -Go ahead. -Dad, get back inside for dinner.
Don’t worry about it. -Just give me some time. -Sure. Dad. If you find it difficult, just forget about it. I don’t want to put you on the spot. I know what to do. I just need a day or two. I’ll let you know as soon as I can, okay? All right.
-I’m leaving. -Keep your eyes on the road. Go ahead.