Tiger Mom (虎妈猫爸)

Episode 9

You secretly brought Qian Qian over here.

What did you tell her mom?

I said that I took her to an art gallery.

She didn't whine and ask to go with you?

No, she is preparing learning materials at home.

My little princess.

When did you become a glutton?

- Granny cooks so well! - Really?

Mom.

You were right.

This time is far worse than the previous times.

You regret it now?

You regret it?

What did I tell you?

You'll regret it sooner or later, marrying such a domineering wife.

I just didn't expect you to regret it so soon.

- Why did you say that? - Why did I say that?

I told you before you got married.

Open up your eyes, and took a good look at her.

With your good qualities and our family background

you could easily pick any woman.

Now that you're married, you turn a blind eye for the sake of this child.

You're stuck to spend the rest of your life with her.

What I had in mind then was that once she quit her job

she can stay home to look after our child.

Who knew that it would turn out like this?

How was she today?

Why didn't you consider her feelings?

She came from a small town.

She finally made a name for herself here in a big city.

She was once a supervisor in a huge shopping mall.

She had a successful career.

Now, for the sake of your child

she quit her job.

She is now your full-time housewife.

Can she bear with the sudden change of mentality?

If she doesn't swear to make her child a prodigy

how can she prove to herself that her efforts aren't in vain?

This won't be difficult for her.

Nor for you. But this child.

She's going to destroy this child!

Do you have to make it sound so serious?

All in all, I was once a career-oriented woman too.

But I kept such a low profile when I was young.

Was I as crazy as she is?

Was I as competitive as she is?

Are you just as outstanding?

What is wrong with her?

I find it harder and harder to understand her.

That's enough. Qian Qian is here.

Qian Qian, enjoy your meal.

Qian Qian, don't tell your mom that

Granny and Daddy talked behind her back again. Okay?

Granny, don't worry. I definitely won't tell Mommy that I was here at your place.

Good girl.

Come over here again next week.

I'll cook huge drumsticks again for you.

Good girl. You are my ally.

Have more vegetables.

Qian Qian, how many times have I told you?

Don't be so picky.

Daddy said that I can be picky.

What Daddy says doesn't count.

You have to obey me, okay?

If you want her to eat vegetables, talk to her nicely.

You have to use the right method instead of forcing her.

The more you force her, the less she likes vegetables.

- Darling, have some vegetables? - No!

If you're not having it, I will.

It's so tasty.

If you don't eat vegetables, you can't have meat.

I won't eat anymore then.

If you're not eating, dinner is over for you.

I won't eat then! I'm not hungry!

Qian Qian, what did you do with Daddy this afternoon?

Tell me.

Did he take you out for good food?

What are you doing? Scrutinizing a criminal?

If you won't answer me

you'll jog an extra round tomorrow.

Granny won't let me tell you.

Is this an interrogation?

So what if it is?

Have you swallowed a bomb?

You said that you quit your job to look after me and Qian Qian.

You throw a temper at Qian Qian one day, then at me the next day!

Are you losing your mind?

Who is?

You're the one losing your mind.

How much of what you said to me is true?

Fine! I'll only tell you the truth from now on!

Qian Qian likes what her grandma cooks for her, okay?

Do you know how cruel you are?

You deceived me along with our child!

You ganged up to lie to me!

Fine, I can't afford to offend you, so I'll just hide from you. Okay?

Stop right there! Where are you going?

This is your home! Where are you going? You're not to go anywhere!

This is your home. Why won't you stay here?

Why can't we have a good talk about this?

I really want to but look at you! Can you talk now?

You're about to going insane!

Don't leave!

I'm just going for a walk!

Can I not go out to digest the food?

Luo Su! Open the door!

Qian Qian! Come out.

You haven't finished your homework. I'll do it with you.

I'm Ben Ben and Ran Ran!

Qian Qian!

Both of you, leave this room.

If not, I will break that.

I'm sorry, Sis. Don't get so worked up.

Mommy, I want to watch cartoons.

You'll hurt your eyes if you keep watching cartoons all day long.

If you keep doing this, I'll sell the television tomorrow.

I want to watch cartoons! I don't want to do homework!

I want to watch cartoons!

Qian Qian, I'm going to say something to you.

I hope that you will always remember it.

In this world, besides your family

no one will pamper you.

Even if you look pitiful or a bit prettier than others

people won't let you do whatever you want.

It's cruel out there in the world.

You have to be capable.

No one can help you if you know nothing. Get it?

Sis, she won't understand it.

Shut up! You're not even better than her!

I hate Mommy! Bad Mommy!

Mommy, go and bring Daddy home!

I want Granny! I want Daddy!

All right now, stop crying.

What did you just say?

Say that again!

I hate Mommy!

I hate Mommy!

Qian Qian, you...

Do you know who really has your best interests at heart?

Do you know who truly cares about you?

I even quit my job for you!

All I think about is what you should eat and learn!

But you said that to me?

Do you have any conscience?

Sis, she's too young. Don't take it to heart.

Say that again!

Do you rally hate me?

- Bad Mommy! - Qian Qian...

- Bad Mommy! - Qian Qian!

What are you doing? Don't cry.

Apologize to your mom.

Say that again.

Do you really hate me?

I hate Mommy.

I want you to look for Daddy.

I hate Mommy! Go away!

- Stop saying that. - Mommy, go away!

Sis!

Sis!

All right, stop crying...

Bro, what is wrong with you recently?

Your wife has unleashed you? You don't have to go home?

You're free now?

No... I told you.

Married couples shouldn't spend time together every day.

You'll argue a lot.

Why don't you sleep here tonight?

Sheng Nan.

Sheng Nan!

It really is you!

I wasn't too sure if it's you.

Such a coincidence?

You're...

I listened to you, so I resigned soon after you did.

I got into a new trading company.

I came here on a business dinner with the manager and our client.

You're here for dinner?

I just happened to pass by.

Why do you seem to be busier than you used to be?

Why do you look so pale?

You look as if you aged years. It must be hard raising your child.

Isn't your client still waiting for you?

Get back to work. I'm busy too.

Manager! Director Luo.

You're home.

Sis, Dad has been calling you.

You'd better answer it quickly.

Hello?

Lass, how has it been lately?

Why haven't you called me?

I've been too busy at work

and then I need to look after Qian Qian after work.

I forgot to call you.

It's fine, as long as all is well.

Everything is fine here.

All right then, I'll hang up.

Qian Qian...

I will never give up on you.

Show me your hand?