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

Episode 8

What are you going to announce tonight?

My important news is I am going to marry Guo Xi Ming as soon as I graduate.

I am marrying Guo Xi Ming for sure.

Are you sure you want to marry Guo Xi Ming?

- But I think he is... - Enough.

I've told you my news, so you should take me to get a Christmas tree.

I already decided I'm getting a silver one, so it matches my wedding news.

It'll be white and dreamy. So hurry up.

Hurry up, let's go now. Go. Hurry.

Hurry up. Hurry up!

It has to be snow white. And I will decorate it with plenty of ornaments.

Christmas is so romantic. Hurry up.

Sit tight.

You're awake. Why didn't you call me?

Brush your teeth, wash your face, and get ready for school.

Mommy, is Daddy going to buy a Christmas present for me this year?

Daddy says he wants to give you a Christmas present.

But we can't do it this year. Because he is busy.

He told me... he told me he's going to save it.

And he will give it to you when you grow up, okay?

But I really want a Christmas present from Daddy.

Can you please ask him to mail it to me instead of saving it?

There is really no way, Jerry.

Because Daddy is in a very far away place. So he can't possibly mail it to you.

Then I can go get it from him.

No, you can't, it's too far away.

Mommy knows you miss Daddy.

I know we always spent Christmas together as a family.

And that Daddy would decorate the Christmas tree with you.

And he would hang up the highest star with you, right?

- Yes. - But...

But remember how we waited for Daddy at home last Christmas.

But he didn't come back until very late.

And when he did come home, he was already drunk.

And he didn't even hang the star with you.

- Mommy, are you still mad at Daddy? - No.

I'm not mad at him.

All right, go brush your teeth and wash your face, or we'll be late.

We'll have a very different Christmas tonight at Grandma's.

A lot of people will spend it with you. And you will get many presents.

- Sounds good? - Yes.

Okay, get up now. Let's go wash up.

Little Star, why do you sit here alone?

Can I put up the star all the way at the top?

That highest star?

Okay, I'll take it down for you and you can put it up again.

Let me have the ladder.

Here, take it.

Be careful, I'll hold you up.

Up you go.

One step up.

Okay, put it up.

We are all set.

Okay now. We hung it there.

It's my star, I have to be the one who hangs it up.

I see, so it's your star.

Okay, go into the classroom, okay?

Miss Yi Wan, will you prepare Christmas gifts for the kids?

Yes, I want to make presents for them.

Really? What are you making?

Handmade vegetables, you know?

Furry little things, it's really cute.

Like this?

I just spent some time circling around a few junk yards.

Good thing I finally found it.

Yes, that's it.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

- Did you remember something happy? - No.

I'll go get the craft materials ready.

Hey! Why are you here alone?

Everyone goes home for Christmas Eve.

Will daddy be back for Christmas Eve too?

Little Star, do you know how Christmas originated?

No.

Christmas is a blessed holiday, so everyone gives each other blessings.

Other than Daddy, you need to bless your mommy, who loves you the most.

And tell her Merry Christmas.

- Okay? - Can I tell her now?

Of course, we can record a voice message for her.

An Qing, Little Star wishes to talk to you.

Press here and talk to mommy.

Mommy, I will grow up fast.

I can put the star on the Christmas tree without Daddy.

Wish her a Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Give it to me now.

Thank you Auntie.

Are we all good now? Can you go back to class?

- Okay. - Go now.

Mommy, I will grow up fast.

I can put the star on the Christmas tree without Daddy.

Wish her a Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Daniel!

- Come over here. - What can I do for you, Boss Qi Le?

Reorganize this report. It's about membership management.

Focused on their recharge, spending, reward points, discounts, entrance, and exit.

- You need to specify this information. - It's okay to reorganize it. But...

This report determines our marketing strategy.

I trust that you will be fine doing it alone..

- Of course. - Good.

Give this to me before you get off today.

- But... - Thank you.

It's Christmas Eve tonight, you are spending it with your family, right?

Have you prepared your gift for your son?

Not yet.

I was going to buy it after work.

Good thing you didn't buy it yet.

What is this?

A Christmas present.

It's okay, no need for the trouble.

A relative mailed it to me from abroad.

But they sent the wrong package.

They gave me a kid blanket that they were supposed to mail to another relative.

I can't think of anyone to give this to. So I thought of you.

- It's a kid's blanket? - Yes.

I really have no use for it. I thought I'd give it to you.

Thank you. I wanted to get him a blanket too.

Perfect then. An item used to its fullest extent.

- Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas.

- My Christmas tree! - No! It's not yours. It's mine.

I saved up for it and bought it, it's mine.

Miss Xiao Xi, may I ask how old you are? You are more childish than he is.

I can't believe you fought over this with him.

Don't mind her, Little Star.

Your auntie is missing a nerve. She's silly.

I'm not silly.

I saved for this Christmas tree because today is important to me, okay?

My news is super important, the most important in the world!

Fine. That important? It's the most important news in the universe.

Don't worry, you can host the whole night.

You can say whatever you like, okay?

- Okay! - Okay.

You sure are in a good mood.

Because An Qing and Little Star are back you feel like our family's united, right?

That's right. I'm just happy.

But we still end up losing one person.

Missing one? You mean Xue Li?

- I'm back. - An Qing is back.

- An Qing. - An Qing, you are back?

- Come inside. - Okay.

An Qing, let me ask, did Xue Li say he would come back for Christmas?

He...

Well...

All right, don't interrogate her.

I think it would be just like them to appear all of a sudden for a surprise.

- Mommy. Will Daddy really come? - Daddy has to work.

He has to work.

I called him to ask if he can come back for the holidays but he honestly cannot.

But he wants me to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.

It's okay, it's all right if he's not back, a man has to focus on his career.

If he is successful, he will have a stable income.

And if he is financially stable, they will have a better life.

- Am I right? - Yes.

That's right, Mom. At least Little Star and I are back for Christmas, so be happy.

I am. How can I not be? Of course we should be happy.

But tell Xue Li, he has to come back for Chinese New Year.

Think about it, he spent so much money and invited us to visit you in America.

Tell him to come back this year. We will host him.

- Sure, I'll let him know. - Okay.

We are almost done with the decorations.

Dad, hold Little Star to put this star on top, okay?

He told me my brother-in-law used to hold him up like that.

I see. Sure, come on. Grandpa will hold you up.

You are so tall now.

Here, right.

- What a great Christmas tree! - I picked it.

It's great!

Brother Yu Hang, since we've set up the tree.

Do you want to ask Grandpa Zhao to come and eat with us?

You know, he only celebrates Constitution Day. He probably wouldn't come.

He'll have breakfast with his army friends

at the Friends of Armed Forces Association tomorrow.

- All right then. - It's okay. It's so pretty.

What a shame, I can't believe Qing Qing has to work on such a nice day.

She can't spend Christmas Eve with us.

Mrs. Li, Qing Qing will take good care of herself, no worries.

- Right. - Right.

Right. Happy...

Look at your star, it's very crooked.

You put it on.

Boss, I reserved a German restaurant for you tonight.

I sent the time, phone, and location to you.

I wish you and Hui Qi a Christmas Eve filled with happiness and warmth.

You reserved a restaurant for us? But I didn't tell you to do so.

I know Miss Hui Qi likes this restaurant.

So when I realized you have no appointments this evening

I reserved Christmas dinner for you at this restaurant.

A bundle of flowers will be delivered after the meal as a present.

- You even got the gifts ready? - Yes, just be there.

I've already arranged the rest. Have a good time.

Thank you. It's Christmas Eve, go home early.

Thank you, Boss.

- Good night. - Night.

There's nobody at our office today, I can finally finish the report in peace.

Hello? Hui Qi. Where are you?

I'll come pick you up.

What? Your college friend is back from America?