Lion Pride (Shi Zi Wang Qiang Da / 獅子王強大)

Episode 5 -

- Recap - Sister Qiangwei, so you like Qiangda, huh?

I...

Why do you keep thinking about that?

And you even dreamed of Wang Qiangda.

Xiao Qian's math and history...

Let's see which class she scores higher in this time.

Fine, let's make a bet.

Wang Qiangwei is Dorothy?

I'm glad that we're a 1 and not a 0, Wang Qiangda.

Nice to meet you, Dorothy.

I think that Xiao Qian is intentionally hiding her abilities.

If she gets the same scores,

regardless of the exam difficulty, I'm sure it must be intentional.

Uncle Xun.

Hi, Qiangda.

What are you two bats doing here in the daytime?

Actually, we're here because of Xiao Qian.

What's wrong with her?

She...

Uncle Xun, do you remember that I posted a really hard math problem online

and someone solved it, so I started working at the cram school?

That person was Xiao Qian.

In other words, she's very skilled in math.

So, then, why are her grades so low?

I think she's doing it intentionally.

How could that be?

I even sent her to school for tutoring.

Uncle Xun, Xiao Qian's a good kid.

I'm sure she has her own thoughts and reasons for doing this.

What kind of thoughts?

At her age, the only thing she should be thinking of is doing well in school.

I'm working so hard to earn and save money.

I'm even planning on sending her abroad,

so that she can have a better future.

Uncle Xun, since Xiao Qian's hidden her abilities for so long,

this must be something she's thought a lot about and is sensitive to.

Xiao Qian.

Do I resemble Mom a lot?

Why are you asking about that?

Since I look like Mom,

when you see me, you think of her.

That's why you hate me.

What are you saying?

I don't want to study abroad.

I want to stay together with you,

to stay here, with the shop.

Xiao Qian.

Not bad. It's a happy ending.

Meanwhile, I wish I had a dad who pushed me to study.

Wang Qiangda!

You seem exceptionally sentimental today.

Because today's a special day.

If you're here, too, then who's watching the diner?!

Oh no!

Tada!

These are Xiao Qian's recent sectional exam scores.

Let me see.

We bet on this before.

Seeing you so confident, I'm a bit worried.

Something about this doesn't seem right.

Math...

82 points.

82 is really high for math.

Let me tell you her history score.

8... 88 points!

- Seriously? - 6 points more?

Oh, no! I owe a ton.

You said Qiangda would win by 5 points.

You're going to lose so much money, you'll have to take off your pants.

- Old Yan, hurry up. I bet 2,000. Pay up. - 3,000 for me. Sorry.

What's going on, Qiangda? Did you lose to them on purpose?

I did no such thing.

Moreover, Xiao Qian was the one to decide everything,

and you're the one who decided to gamble.

Yeah.

Boss, just pretend you're treating us to a meal.

And Xiao Qian's your student, too.

You should be happy for her.

Fine, I'll pay up. It's not like I can't.

Bring out the betting records.

If you bet, you pay.

Let's take a look.

All right.

Side, a double payout.

Renyi, a times five payout.

Thank you.

Qiangwei...

Old Guo?!

Old Guo, you bet on Qiangwei?

And you put in 10,000 on a times ten payout? Wow!

Old Guo!

Thanks for the recognition, Teacher Guo!

Why did you bet so much money?!

Teacher Wang, I won by 6 points.

You rascal, you can't put off paying your debt anymore.

"In accordance with this agreement, the full sum of NT$100,000

or an unrestricted favor from Wang Qiangda will be granted.

Promisor, Wang Qiangda."

Of course I want the money! Are you playing around right now?

No. Think about it carefully.

An unrestricted favor from Wang Qiangda

is worth much, much more than NT$100,000.

Moreover, take a look at whether there's a repayment deadline.

- There isn't. - Exactly.

Wang Qiangwei, you have to look at the big picture.

If you consider inflation, the value of NT$100,000 will simply decrease with time;

whereas, the value of a favor from Wang Qiangda will increase with time.

I'm sure you can tell which is the better option.

Teacher Wang, aren't you breaking the rules here?

It's only natural to repay the money you owe.

Now you're tossing me this loan receipt and trying to convince me to give up NT$100,000.

- Are you trying to get out of repaying the money? - No.

If you really want money, then for now, I'll owe you money.

After all, your creditor, Sun Xiaoshan, can't take your money right now.

If only!

Although Sun Xiaoshan is no longer here, her brother is hounding me for the money.

But why would I just let this debt sit there?

- Will you run off? - Of course not!

- Would I run off? - You wouldn't dare!

Exactly. If neither the creditor nor debtor is disappearing, what are you worried about?

Wang Qiangda, the settlement says that NT$200,000 has to be repaid in three months.

You have to repay me before then. Got it?

No problem.

Oh, but if I really don't repay you,

you can just keep staying at my place and consider that repayment.

Like you said before.

Hello?

This is the flyer for the auction Chater's Group is holding.

The auction is in three days.

The important part is that I have some insider information.

The missing antiques from that year will be showing up here.

They haven't been seen in 23 years, but they'll be here.

Really?

We have clues.

But I have to remind you about this.

Antiques exchange hands on the market all the time.

Don't get your hopes up too high.

I know.

Xiao Tie, what are you doing here?

It's because I know you come often.

Oh, yeah!

She's an antiques appraiser.

You're an appraiser!

I am, but haven't you guys known that for awhile?

We can bring Qiangwei along to the auction and then...

- Maybe... - That could work.

You want me to help appraise something?

No problem.

We'll go with the market-standard appraisal fees.

Actually, we're not interested in very detailed appraisals.

If you come along to the auction,

we'll ask about any items we're interested in.

You can just tell us the basic history of the items.

Well, I charge NT$3,000 and up per trip.

If I'm appraising one item, it's NT$3,000 to NT$8,000.

But considering how close we are,

if you need more than three items appraised, I'll give you a 20% discount.

Forget it then.

He means that you can forget the discount. We'll pay full price.

- Seriously, forget it. - Whatever your asking price is, that's fine.

All right, it's no problem if the miser doesn't want to pay up.

If the two of you beg me sincerely, I'll do it.

It's human nature for friends to help each other.

This favor, I'll ask for it.

Miss Qiangwei, please help us.

What about you?

Hurry up.

Miss Qiangwei, although we're all friends,

there's a certain necessary etiquette.

Please help us.

Please.

Okay.

- I'll consider it. - Hey!

It's fine. Let her think about it some more.

Sometimes you have to pay money. Don't be so petty.

Hello, Uncle Qin?

Last time, you asked about your family's paperweight.

Something like it will be showing up at Chaters' auction in a few days.

Really? That's great!

Thank you.

Mr. Qin?

Yes.

What did he say?

He wants me to go along to the auction with you guys.

Yes!

Very good.

Zhan Dingxuan?

Why are you worried about him?

No... It's just that I heard he's out on parole.

There hasn't been any news about him, so I wondered...

if he's as impulsive as he used to be.

Old Yan, don't worry.