The Way We Were (归去来)

The Way We Were

The Way We Were

The Way We Were

Episode 2

I'm sorry.

- Xiao Qing? -Yes.

- You are Shu Che? - Yes.

San Francisco International Airport, Level 5.

Miao Ying called and asked me to send you to the Bay Area.

It'll take an hour, right?

You don't need to give me a lift.

I'll go with you to the hospital. After she is stable, I'll call an Uber.

- Is this okay for you? - Yes.

You even brought your bed sheets? You can't buy this in America?

Not ones that have the smell of home.

Sir.

Thank you.

Highway Patrol.

Damm, I'm way over the limit.

Do you have your license?

Yeah, a Chinese one.

Okay.

Get out of the car now.

Ah! In a minute, when the police get her, please tell that them that you were driving the car, not me.

You broke the law; why should I change places with you?

If you were driving, it'll just be a matter of them giving you a ticket and paying a fine,.

Whatever the fine, I'll be responsible for it. Besides that, I will owe you a favor.

Put your hands in the air.

- Tell them... - Put your hands on the car. Don't move.

that you were driving the car.

Put your hands on the car and don't move.

There's nothing else I can do; my driver's license was revoked.

I don't have my driver's license right now; If the police know I'm driving without a license,

I'll get double the punishment and it won't just be a fine.

I could well be charged. So, please, help me.

Just say that you were driving.

Mister, you broke the law.

Do you know that?

You are under arrest for driving without a licence, obstructing justice and driving at excessive speed.

You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you.

You need to follow us in this car so you can testify at the police station.

Let's go.

Hey Mike.

Mr. Shu Che. A month a half ago, June 20. His license was revoked.

There's nothing indicating that he intended to pay the fines.

Do you object to the charges of driving with a revoked licence?

I'm sorry. I have the right to remain silent.

Can you give me an explanation why we are suspicious of you obstructing justice?

and getting others to take the blame for you?

Without my lawyer here, I'm not saying anything.

Thank you.

Please give us a full account of how your friend, Shu Che,

asked you to bear the consequences of his reckless driving.

Miss Xiao, would you say that you and Mr Shu Che are friends?

No.

Huh?

Miss Xiao, I think there is something you don't understand here.

The officer who pulled you over understands Chinese.

And he overheard your conversation with Shu Che. Okay?

So, regardless or not if you have provided the testimony,

we already have evidence that Shu Che has abetted another person,

you... to take blame for his own crime.

Do you know what this is called?

Obstruction of justice.

And if we find out that you're saying anything here that's contrary to the facts

We wouldn't rule out the possibility of charging you with perjury.

I'm the Attorney for Mr Shu Che.

My client will not admit any charge against him at the moment.

We will wait for the judgment of the court.

Shu Che, you have the right to remain silent.

Okay, Miss Xiao. Thank you very much for this testimony.

This will help us build a case against this guy. For obstruction of justice, for his other violations.

You've done the right thing.

Go ahead and sign your name here and put your thumbprint right here.

And you are free to go.

Oh yeah, so we won't be holding Mr. Shu's car.

So if you need to use it, you're free to do so.

By the way, how do you say "taking all the blame" in Chinese?

Ding Bao.

-Ding...Pan? -Ding Bao.

-Ding Bao. -Ding Bao.

-Ding Bao. -Ding Bao.

Just one more thing I'm curious about.

Ms. Xiao, if you'll allow me.

Let's say the officer didn't understand Chinese.

In that case would you still agree to "ding bao" for your friend?

I can't answer a hypothetical question.

Relax. I'm just trying to understand the different perspectives in our two different cultures.

In China, you would be considered disrespectful to refuse your friend's situation.

Xiao Qing, you don't have to answer the question.

Alright Ms. Xiao, thank you very much. You are free to go.

Thank you.

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Mr. Shu Che. Based on the report from the highway official, and the testimony of Ms. Xiao Qing.

You are charged with driving with a revoked licence, speeding and obstruction of justice.

"Ding Bao."

You are now under arrest.

I'm going to apply for a bail for my client.

That's his right and you can talk to the judge about that.

But tonight, Mr Shu Che will stay in jail.

Come with me for processing.

I need to have a private conversation with my client.

Okay. Two Minutes.

I'm going to request bail first thing tomorrow morning.

However, I can't control the schedule.

So I can't predict how long you'll stay inside.

You'll have to bear with it.

I don't think I can afford it.

I'll get in touch with your father.

No.

Why?

This is my own business. I can handle it myself.

It has nothing to do with him.

Then how do you plan to handle it?

Are you still unaware of how serious the consequences are?

If you're found guilty, even if it's just a minor crime,

it's still going to cause problems when you apply for visas and citizenship.

Not to mention, as soon as the news reaches China,

it's going to affect your, and especially your father's, reputation.

I'll take responsibility for my own crimes.

Please don't tell my family.

Alright.

I won't contact your father for now.

And I'll request for bail as soon as I can.

If the bail amount exceeds what you can afford, I'll figure something out.

-Do you have a pen and paper? -Yes.

I've written down Miao Ying and Cheng Ran's numbers and the address of a hospital.

Miao Ying is currently undergoing surgery at that hospital.

I need you to go there, find her,

tell her the situation and tell her not to worry.

And wait for me to come out.

Her brother, Cheng Ran, please get in touch with him.

I haven't been able to contact him for hours.

Fine.

Come with me.

You're the one who provided the testimony, right?

Thanks to you, Shu Che will be staying here for a while.

Do you know how long he's waited for Miao Ying's arrival?

San Francisco Police Department

Mom: Voice Texts

Mom

Qing'er, have you landed yet?

Are you going through customs?

Qing'er, why haven't we heard from you?

We looked your flight up, it arrived in San Francisco hours ago.

Have you not switched to an American SIM card yet?

Qing'er, where are you?

Call us when you're settled no matter what time it is.

Your dad and I are worried.

Chinese?

Yes, I'm from China.

Why are you driving Shu Che's car?

You are Cheng Ran?

You even know that? Shu Che told you?

Let me guess who you are.

Do you know what room your sister is in?

I really don't know. I just arrived.

Why weren't you at the airport to pick her up?

I just couldn't. And I didn't have my phone with me so I couldn't get in touch.

Wait for me.

Why do you know more about my family's business than I do? Who exactly are you?

Oh! Are you Shu Che's secret girlfriend?

I don't know what you are talking about.

Stop pretending. How long have you been with my brother-in-law?

Half a day. I just met him. It was my first time in his car.

Half a day? How did you guys meet?

I met your sister first. She developed appendicitis on the plane. I took care of her the entire time.

This is my first day in the States. Okay?

So you're like a hero. Then let me thank you for my sister first.

Excuse me.

Could you please tell me which room Miao Ying is at?

She was admitted here for surgery a few hours ago.

Just a minute, Ms. Miao Ying..

403. It's this way.

Thank you.

- Thank you. - You are welcome.

Thank the heavens, you've finally decided to show up.

I thought I'd have to call the police after I got out to find you.

That's right. I've been calling you, why didn't you pick up?

Where did you go the past few hours? No one could find you.

Do you know what happened while you were gone?

It's a really long story.

Why aren't you coming over?

-You two.. -We just met.

How did surgery go?

It was alright. I'll be able to walk in a few days.

That's good. I drove your boyfriend's car over.

Lawyer Kang told me everything.

I'm really sorry that this happened.

Don't you feel that you caused it?

Lawyer Kang, what are you talking about?

Ms. Xiao Qing, you should know what I mean, right?

That's enough, Lawyer Kang.

Go request bail tomorrow.

I'll pay. Keep me updated, okay?

Okay, rest well. I'll let you know if anything happens.

Thanks.

Bye bye.

There's something I feel like I should say.

You might think I am heartless