Dear, Mom / 我的寶貝四千金 / Wo De Bao Bei Si Qian Jin

Episode 23

My mommy is always exaggerating.

We just need to come up with a solution before she returns from Japan.

Why don't we just tell your mommy that there isn't much between us?

I was just pretending to be your girlfriend at that lunch with her.

But I don't want to end up upset like you did last time after having lunch with her.

That's why I am doing my very best to come up with a solution.

Anyway, this problem is more serious than the previous one.

Because my mommy already regards you as my wife.

Why is he so straightforward? He is saying these things out loud.

If you have time tonight, come over to my place.

Let's come up with a solution together, okay?

I have an appointment with a client.

Go to work then. We will think of a solution together tonight.

We'll be in touch tonight.

- Go on. - Bye bye.

Xi Ming! I miss you so much!

You're really mean! You've ignored me for days!

If hadn't asked someone else to ask you out, you would still avoid me?

Xiao Xi, I didn't contact you because I don't know how to handle this.

You sent that text message saying you want to marry me

when we graduate from university.

You know that my dream is to become a professional basketball player.

I haven't prepared to start a career yet, and you want to start a family with me.

This is not a realistic plan.

Come on, I was just joking.

So that text message was just a joke? I almost took it seriously.

Come on, we haven't even finished our studies so how could we get married?

Besides, if you wanted to marry me

I'd only agree if you were as successful as my brother-in-law.

So you really don't plan to marry me now?

Of course not! I know that you still have many goals to achieve.

I just want to be that quiet supporter who stands by your side.

I asked you here because you are interested in this gym, aren't you?

Yes, but the annual membership is very expensive.

Don't worry.

We can ask my sister to help you become at professional basketball player.

- She teaches here part time. - Really?

Let's go and have a look then.

Let's go. I miss you so much!

Now that you're an instructor, you can start teaching classes. How wonderful.

Store Manager, how should I address you?

Should I call you Store Manager or Coach An?

I'm only a part time instructor. My position is Deputy Store Manager.

If you find it troublesome just call me An Qing.

I'd better still address you as Store Manager.

Store Manager, our toilet is blocked. Go and take a look.

Me? But I am arranging the classes for my students now.

Someone has to fix the toilet.

When did you discover that the toilet was broken?

Yesterday evening?

Since yesterday evening? Then why didn't you fix it?

I... I don't know how to fix it.

Do I look like I know how to fix toilets?

You are the store manager.

I know that I am the store manager.

Make a call to get someone over to fix the toilet.

You don't need the store manager's approval to handle this kind of problem.

Please inform me right away when such issues occur.

Otherwise, you can get someone over to resolve this.

Also, I find this odd. Why is there always something broken here and there in our gym?

Don't you find it weird, Daniel?

- I'm just being kind to remind you! - I know that!

Why are you so harsh?

- I just... - You handled that very well.

A store manager isn't someone who can do everything.

A store manager knows how to tackle the issues and manage the staff.

Thank you.

An Qing, I'm here!

Shouldn't you be in class?

My teacher rescheduled the class to another day.

Didn't I tell you that I'll be here to see you?

Allow me to introduce to you to my most beloved Xi Ming.

He is a basketball superstar at our school.

He wants to be a professional basketball player in the future.

Xi Ming, this is my eldest sister whom I adore and admire the most.

- Nice to meet you. - Hello.

You're remarkable. You're a part time instructor here?

There's a lot of equipment here that I've only seen on television.

Could you teach me how to use them if you have the time?

We could allow customers to try out the equipment.

But there is a procedure in using some equipment.

I'm afraid you can't try them out on a walk in session. I'm sorry.

An Qing...

Li Xiao Xi, how can you bring friends in just because I work here?

Nice to meet you. I am the owner of this gym.

Coach An's classes begin in the afternoon.

If you're interested in our gym, feel free to take a look.

Many professional athletes are here for weight training.

If you're interested, feel free to try out our equipment.

Really? I'll take the offer then.

I'll be here to support you.

I'll go in then. Thank you!

You're the owner?

An Qing, is he the Mr. Chen who helped us look for Little Star?

Qi Le, this is my youngest sister Li Xiao Xi.

- Nice to meet you, I'm Chen Qi Le. - Hello.

- I'll leave you to chat. - Okay.

Bye.

You're being so rude.

An Qing... you know Xi Ming has ignored me for days.

If I didn't ask him out to this place today I don't think that he'd even show up.

Now that you're teaching here. Do I get a staff discount if I apply for membership?

What do you have in mind?

If your boyfriend wants to join the gym he should pay his own membership fees.

Of course! But we're still students... We don't have that much money.

I am thinking about helping him out for a bit.

So when he realizes how much effort I've made for him

he will hold me in higher regard.

We'll have higher chances of staying together and in love!

Staying in love? Li Xiao Xi, aren't you thinking a bit too far ahead?

If he wants to use the gym and work out, he doesn't really have to spend money on it.

But if he wants to go professional, this gym offers better training.

Besides, I've already decided to become Xi Ming's wife.

I definitely have to have his best interests at heart.

Could you not just think of your boyfriend?

You don't have to go to school but I have work to do!

Stop pestering me! Go away!

An Qing brushed me off so easily.

I don't care. I've finally patched things up with Xi Ming.

So I must try to get him his gym membership today.

Baby, you're sweating so much! Let me wipe it off.

- Thanks, Baby. - You can do it.

I think that there is 'fresh meat' in here.

I think that there is 'fresh meat' in here.

Wait a minute. What are you going to do to my boyfriend?

Come on. What century are you in?

Who still brings their girlfriends to the gym?

You're not very thoughtful.

Are you a new member here? Why haven't I seen you here before?

Who are you?

I work here.

We're just here for a trial session.

Handsome, your skin is so delicate and fine. How do you take care of it?

Do you have any idea how many facial masks I use every day?

Handsome, I have a question.

If I want to join the gym, do you know about any discount plans?

No.

I'm not the one joining the gym. It's my boyfriend. He really likes your gym.

He thinks that the equipment here is awesome.

It's just that we're both students so we can't afford to pay that much.

That's why I'm asking you for help. Please!

I can't do anything about discounts.

But I can give your boyfriend a few trial coupons to come more often.

How does that sound?

Let me make it clear. The coupons are not for you. I'm giving them to him.

Of course. Sure! Thank you, Handsome.

Come with me then.

Bye bye.

Again? That annoying pest has been following my Qi Le around.

Are you referring to that very pretty girl next to the boss?

How is she pretty? Come on.

She is just a woman who was abandoned by her husband in the United States.

And came home with a child.

I really don't understand why our boss is always chatting so happily with her.

What nonsense are you saying? She was not abandoned by her husband.

She was. I overheard her telling Qi Le and pretending to be pitiful.

She said that her husband's business failed and he had an affair.

That's why she filed for divorce.

Xiao Xi, you can try out the equipment, but you can't ask for other things.

What's the matter?

An Qing... brother-in-law and you...

Are you divorced?

Divorced? What are you talking about?

You... is it true? Answer me.

I...

Coming... Who is it? Coming...

- Yu Hang! - Mrs. Li, are you busy?

- Please come in. - Thank you.

Here.

What brings you here?

I borrowed a book on fruit separation and cultivation techniques

for Mr. Li in the library a few days ago.

It's about time to return it.

I called him and he said that you're home so I can pick it up from you.

Shu Guang is always like this. He always leaves his books lying around.

They are everywhere. Where should I look for the book?

It's okay. I think I know where it is.

I'll let you look for it then.

- Okay, sure. - I'll leave it to you.

Mrs. Li, I found it!

- You found it? - I'll leave now.

Wait a minute. You're here at the right time.

I was going to call you but I almost forgot.

- What's the matter? - Come and take a look at it.

- It is blocked. - What?

The pipe.

- It's not working. - It's blocked?

Yes! Nothing seems to work.

I'll take a look for you. Do you have a tool box?

I happen to have some time off now so I can fix it for you.

- It's not too much trouble? - Not at all.

I'll get the tool box.

You're incredible. You're so good at everything.

This isn't difficult.

Xiao Xi! What are you looking for?

What are you looking for?

- Mom, is An Qing home yet? - You're looking for An Qing?

She should be home soon. You can call her!

No... She is the last person that I could face right now.