[Translated and captioned by ShibaSubs] [Translated and timed by cissy] [Reviewed by soph] Welcome back to Shanghai Share Life! We're sponsored by the exercise app KEEP. Keep Live Classes make burning fat happier! Ok, let's recap what happened last episode. After his hard work, Tianqi finally earned some recognition at his job. But the same day Nana got reprimanded. Tianqi couldn't wait to share his news. But it ended in a big blow up. Do you even know how sad I've been lately? I've been feeling so worthless. In other news, Carmon and Hao have been making good progress. Baking cakes, wiping sweat, brushing shoulders, rolling sleeves, tucking hair. And at the end of last week, Curry started planning a group dinner. Not sure what he has up his sleeve. Let's take a look. Episode 9 (First Half), Week 9 Even Youthful People Have To Grow Up Hey Dad, uh... is this right? I thought you said this was easy! I feel ridiculous right now. I worried it won't be ready in time, she's leaving for work soon. -Morning! -Good morning! -What are you doing? -Making brown sugar mochi. It looks a little ridiculous. -What's this stuff? -That's my mochi... -Ok. -I'm frying it. Stand back. My first time frying. -It's good, it's good. -Awesome. Do you wanna wear an apron or something? Sure. Wait, is it... -Yeah, the chopsticks are wet. -Yeah. Thank you, thank you. I feel bad for you. -Come on. -One more try. Stand back. -How about I try? -I'll help you with the apron. Thank you. [panelist] Like an old couple. [panelist] They match. Actually it looks alright, when it's fried. Really? I didn't expect that. Hasn't your work been stressful lately? Eating some of these should help you. -Were you making them for me? -Of course! But it's honestly just silly, I don't know. It might turn out really badly. My dad's been coaching me remotely. Then... looks like it might've been better to coach you in person. It's a mess. I should've like, filmed myself just now so my dad could walk me though it. If you've never made this, why'd you work so hard to do it today? My dad made me. Because my dad once used this... to win over my mom. Ok. [panelist] "Ok." [panelist] "Win over my mom". [panelist] That actually looks decent. Quick, try it while it's hot. Is it... is it good? -It's not bad. -You look pained. Is this cooked through? It is. -Sorry. -No, no, no. -How long did this take you? -I thought it would take 20 minutes. But then...yeah, I ended up rolling the dough for like, over an hour. -Yeah... -But you never cook. Yeah. And my dad was teaching me. I feel like he hasn't made it for ages. Chu Mengna (Nana) Student, 22 years old Wang Tianqi Salesperson, 26 years old Wu Kawen (Carmon) Designer, 29 years old Liu Keli (Curry) Entrepreneur, 29 years old Li Xing (Hao) Manager, 35 years old Chen Liuming (Ming) Financial Advisor, 26 years old [panelist] "Happy Dinner from Handsome Curry" [panelist] Why's he dressed up? [panelist] What's happening? [panelist] His cooking looks so good. [panelist] Wow, this crab... [panelist] Making me hungry. Comrades! Dinner time! Coming! Smells so good! What's the occasion? -I'm made a feast tonight. -What's the special day? Curry, you look so handsome today! I'm your...tonight I'm your private catering chef. You're so official. You even made non-Szechuan food tonight. So official...and you're dressed to the nines. Today is a very important date. He's confessing. -No, no. -Shit, I said it too loudly. Where are the others? -Tianqi! -Coming, coming. -Can I sit in the middle tonight? -Ok. Ok? Save this seat for me. -Then...ok. -Ok. Should we ask Ming where she is? She should be back soon, I texted her just now. Seems like there's something to celebrate. You can say that. I think she's back. -Hello! -You're back! There's a big surprise waiting for you. We're...waiting for you to come drink. Don't be nervous, swirling the glass like that. -Take it easy. -No, I'm letting it breathe. Just letting it breathe a little. -Easy, easy. -Yeah, yeah. -You need a clear head. -Hello! -Hi! -What do you think? -This... -Look-- -They're all your favorite dishes. -It's prawns! My favorite! -Did you make all this yourself? -Yes. Shanghai food. You're so amazing. I can't believe it's all of my favorite dishes. Yeah? You've got skills, Curry. Well done, well done. Alright, thank you. Why so official today? I thought when you said group dinner you meant we were gonna gather for a spicy stir fry hot pot or something. Like that. Actually tonight is a...I think a very secret and special occasion. -When he says "secret" now I get scared. -Yeah. What if ten dogs suddenly come running out? So it's like this. So-- regarding the reason it's secret and special, I think we should eat first. -Keep us in suspense. -The suspense is crucial. Anyways, I'm very happy that we have a new gentleman and lady. And it's our first time eating together as a group. Alright? Let's drink to that. -Alright! Yay! -Here. So happy to meet you guys! -How should we drink? -You mean bottom's up? Or...what? -Classy. -Ok, ok. -How about this? I'll empty it. -You're showing off? No, it's like this. I have to drink a glass before I can fully tell you guys why today is such a secret and special occasion. -We're excited. -Right. Curry's surprises always make me... This guy. -I'm emptying a second glass. -Another? How many glasses before you tell us? -Three glasses. -Three? -Ok. I feel... kind of.... -I'm doing it. -So excited. -We're all waiting. -I'm so excited. Ok, so you've talked it all up. Now the big reveal. What is it? Alright. I'll explain to you all now why today is so secret and so special. This meal I've prepared expresses all the feelings I have about living here. Including all of the...gratitude I feel towards each of you and... Why are you getting sad all of a sudden? Actually it's like this. So I've recently received some good news. My company's first webseries is finally ready for wide release. So in the last week we've been busy with a flurry of operations work. Afterwards, the staff strongly advised me to come back home to work with them. So, uh... it's like this-- I...weighed out the pros and cons. Actually up until this year, I was a failed entrepreneur. And I decided to put my all into this pivot. It's been a lot of pressure. I want very badly to succeed. To show all of my friends. To show all my former collaborators. To show my parents. So to me, my career is everything. So you've decided to leave the house? Yes. So when are you leaving? Probably within these next two days. Because they really do need me there. I understand. Actually the reason I moved here in the first place was because of my staff. And my family. They thought I was too strong-willed. And I wasn't giving them any personal space at home. I was hoping that through living here and being with all of you, I'd be able to change myself a little. And I could learn how to get along with people. So I hope... I'll be able to respect my staff's opinions more. And the other reason I moved in here was because I ended a relationship in May. I've been single since then, for about half a year. But as luck will have it, on that day you moved in I was the one who let you in. I thought it was the takeout! And then she walked in, and I really felt like compared to other three girls in the house, she gave me a very different... ...just a different feeling. So... it really gave me good vibes. So, so in this time that we've shared, I've been trying to get closer, like-- So I was trying... when I cooked on the first day, or when I wanted to train for the marathon with you... Although really I've wanted to do a marathon for a while now. And then when I took you to the dog breeder, and when I cooked tonight's dinner it's, um... how adults do romance. I believe it's a slow process of getting to know one another. In fact, my real intention is to find that truly compatible person. So I think taking the time to get to know each other is not a bad thing. Thank you. Thank you for giving me this this...energy and excitement to want to to do things for a woman. So sweet. -No, no, no.. -Sorry, sorry, I'm kidding! Of course, I said all of this stuff without your permission. I hope you won't mind. But to tell the truth, when it comes to personality, I think that Ming and I are two birds of a feather. Where do you get all this confidence? Just-- Not confidence, just... why would you... I actually think that you and I are very different types of people. Okay. Because I'm a really, really slow-moving person. I'm very even-tempered. But you're more the impatient type, you get angry more easily. Right? Right? -Right, right. Actually, I'm a little afraid of men who are emotionally very up and down. Because I don't know when you might just...lose control. You're a little...you're really a little like my dad. [panelist] She's tactfully rejecting him. [panelist] She's so tactful! [panelist] He's gonna cry. I also think you're still growing in your career right now. In my work, I also meet a lot of entrepreneurs like you. Entrepreneurs really aren't cut out for romance. What I said probably sounds like a rejection. But from my perspective, I really hope you can focus on your career. [panelist] Aw, he's crying! Because...maybe it's selfish. Because I want to be, for my own partner, I always want him to put me above his career. Because you know how I said before, I had a really bad relationship? And the problem was just one thing -- he always put his work before me. When he had to choose, he always chose...he always chose his work. I don't ever want to be in a relationship or a romance like that again. I think it would really hurt me. I think what I'm looking for in a boyfriend might...I might lean towards men like Hao. That type. [panelist] She's still dropping hints to Hao! -Here, have some. -Oh, thank you. [panelist] Feeding Carmon! Nice! [panelist] This whole dynamic is amazing. But it's still a bit of a pity. He's hurt. I just don't get why he didn't pull her aside to say this part. Why did he put the others through that? -Just to make everyone feel bad. That was a mess. -I'm cringing so hard. -That ruined my day. That ruined your day? You're a little sensitive! I'm sorry! But seeing you makes my day good again. If you say that ruined your day, that makes me feel bad! My day is ruined and my happiness is gone, I'm so sad! -You're too much. -I agree. -He really is a good person. -When he's hurt, we also feel... -But we all know he... -Had it coming. -Just-- -No-- It's just that his actions really... You guys are the worst. You two. I'm distancing myself. No, really, in my head I already think of him as my friend. Really? You'd treat a friend like that? If your friend got rejected you'd say he had it coming? You'd say that? He did the wrong thing, but you do feel really bad for him. -Do you? -I do. I feel bad. -But actually we guessed that he'd leave. -Yeah. But we didn't expect him to shoot his shot at the last minute like that. And he just completely... it was just awful to watch. Never confess with others watching, ok? Never ever confess like that. It was terrible. I was just thinking that if I were Ming, I'd be speechless. I'd be sitting there holding my glass and he'd be going on and on and I'd be thinking, why are you doing this right now? -Yeah, it's so bad. -Just stop talking. Just stop. Yeah, he made that girl so uncomfortable. Really uncomfortable. It puts a lot of pressure on the other person. But Ming really...handled it well. -She wasn't having it. She was feeling the heat, but she still rejected Curry very commendably. I don't think she really rejected him because of his career. She just said that to let him down gently. I could see the gears in her head whirring, like what can I say right now to make this less awkward and give him some dignity? -Then what's her real reason? -It's because she just doesn't like him. -That's true. -And did you guys notice how high and mighty he acted when he was confessing? Like a boss commending his subordinate. He's not confessing. He's announcing. I'm announcing that I like you. Do you think he only has one way of expressing himself? Yes. So, Curry, I have some advice for you. If you have to say something, don't start with the word "actually." There's a genre of comedy called "improv comedy." And in improv, we have a rule. It's called "Yes, and." No matter what someone else says, you have to respond with "yes, and..." If you practice this, it'll help you. -It will. -It helps you in work too. -Yes. -In teamwork. -And with your staff troubles too. -Yes. -Yeah. In his meetings, somebody probably says something and he says "Actually..." The word "actually" is not a good word to start off with. If someone says something, just reply to their thought, alright? Just a teeny suggestion, don't be mad at me! When he hears this he's going to go, "Actually Li Dan, it's like this..." I think Curry might've never met someone like Ming before. -Mature. -So he really fell for her. Ming's not the same type of person as Curry. She's the person Curry wants to become. She said what I'm looking for in a boyfriend is someone like Hao. And when Hao heard that, -Quick, give her food. -Quick, give her food. Brother Hao, ladies and gentleman! -That was all-out battle right there. -Amazing. -Hao's confessions have all been private. -Yes. -Way better. -And they happened organically. They weren't like elaborate ceremonies. He just does his thing, makes the cake, mochi and then suddenly says, "This is how my dad wooed my mom." It's just the two of them, very intimate. He didn't announce it. He wasn't like "today I've made a secret and special mochi for you." And let's be honest-- his mochi, his cooking skills are far below Curry's. If you compare it like that, it's kind of painful. But since he communicates well, it doesn't matter. And Hao texting his dad-- that gesture made me think he really likes Carmon. It's so dedicated. He'd seek out his dad to ask him about making the dough. Then let's watch the rest of Curry's departure. Sigh, our Curry... We feel sorry for you, but... -But what can we do... -We don't know what to do with you. It sucks. What? Just, ugh, another person gone... and so suddenly, why is it always so sudden? One meal, and he's gone like that. Do you think... Curry... Like, why did he leave so suddenly? Didn't he say like, his team needed him? But I honestly think that isn't something he absolutely needs to leave for. So I actually think like, no matter how much his team needs him, he definitely wouldn't have left like this if Ming had shown a little interest. I think the two of them probably had some kind of private conversation that made Curry finally... give up. I hope his work goes well at least. Hang on, I got a call. Hello? What's up? My professor just called me. Your professor? What did she say? She said... So you know how I was trying out that role? She just switched me out for someone else again. Why? She didn't like your acting? Because you didn't make me zhajiangmian. I... You know who actually called me just now? It wasn't your professor? No, I was playing a joke on you! Guess who it was. Just guess. How am I supposed to guess? Your mom. I just got a call from Professor Lai Sheng Chuan's office. Are you kidding? The one from the play? Yes! The director of that play we watched! -Why would he call you? -Because Chen Jianbin, Teacher Chen... He's one of the panelists for SH Share Life, and he got me an audition! You're so amazing. -Wow, amazing! -So Teacher Chen, you connected her? -Can you get me a connection too? -I want to act too, Teacher Chen! -Is this really happening? -Congrats, congrats! -Did that hurt? -It hurt. -Is this really happening? -Congrats, congrats! -Did that hurt? -It hurt. Really?? I have to work my hardest, you have to make me. -I will. -I'll work hard! Hey, if you... you said you're about to make it now... Do you remember when we discussed what would happen... when the two of us finally achieved something...in our work? What did you say? Please say that again? -Oh, so you're denying it now? -What are you...what are you saying? No, didn't you say back then, how when the two of us had more stable careers... right? Then we would...? Then we would what? Date! It's not romantic if you make me say it. You have to say what you mean! Then...wait until I get the part. Wait, what if I don't get it? If you don't...we should still date, I think. -Why? -I don't care about that! Then...for now, can you just support me as I jump this last hurdle? Sure. -Then it's a deal. -Pinky swear. -Do your best. -I'll do my best. -It's so sudden. Teacher Liu leaving. -Yeah. What he said today was so sudden too. Kind of scary. To tell the truth, because... I've known Curry for while now. I have a love-hate relationship with him. But now that he's really leaving I still feel...really sad. I think he's a good guy. But he's just... not really my type. I think Hao feels a lot more relatable, and we understand each other better, and there's so much more to talk about. I feel like I can learn a lot from Hao. And that's important to me. So did you reject Curry because of Hao, or... No, I just think...I'll see where it goes. Go on some dates. Only if you don't mind, of course... No, no. There's nothing between me and him, really. -Hello. -Hi! I'm back. -You look adorable. -Yeah, but aren't you hot? -What's this? -I thought...I expected the vibe to feel sad in here. -I'm still a little bit sad. -Yeah, of course you'd feel a little sad. We'll adjust to it. But, I think Curry was really serious about you. He put so much thought into pursuing you. It's not gonna happen. I think at my age, I'm already... I wouldn't...I wouldn't like a guy just because he puts in a lot of effort and tries really hard for me. I just can't do that anymore. I wanted to make it clear tonight because I was worried he'd keep thinking about it... and...well, yeah, I just feel... But actually saying it clearly like that is better for both of you. Yeah, I think it's better to end it as soon as I can. So we can all still be friends. It feels natural, I think. So what you're saying is, there's no chance for the two of you. I know exactly what I want. Alright, my friends! Welcome to KEEP Live Classes. Let's start today's workout. Three...two...one...go. [panelist] He's leaving! [panelist] Seeing this makes me emotional. My name's Liu Keli, everyone calls me Curry. -Curry? -Yes. Eat up, eat up. Coming through. Let me through in the middle. Here, give me. Thank you to our head chef, Teacher Liu! -Cheers! -Nice. I've decided to take you all camping tomorrow. Go, Er Lang, run! Go, go! Our main purpose tonight is to be happy, okay? -Hello! -Hello. Hello, I'm the new house mate. -My name's Ming, hello. -Hello hello. My heart's melting. Thank you for giving me this...energy and excitement to want to to do things for a woman. I actually think we're very different types of people. Ok. Hey. You scared me! Why are you up so early? -Yeah, I'm leaving. -You're leaving? -Yeah. -Now? -Yeah. -Then, let's call the others. -They're sleeping, still... -Let them sleep. -It's okay. -I already texted them all. Its' okay. Come on, see me out. Don't, don't... don't call them. No need. Anyways, what I said still stands. That we're parting ways now in order to have a happier reunion someday. I'm rushing to leave because I have to work this morning. They're all waiting. Yesterday I feel like everyone already said what they needed to say. I don't really want to make everyone upset again just to see me off. -I feel kind of bad. -It's fine! What's there to feel bad about? Come on, see me to the door! Alright. I'll help take this. -Ok, thank you. -Ok. -So you're starting work this afternoon? -I'm starting work this morning. -Then I wish you all the best. -Sure. Anyways once my work settles down a bit we can all grab a meal, or go out somewhere. Speaking of meals, thank you... for all those meals you made. -They really were amazing. -No need to thank me. It's just part of living together, right? -Ok. -Here, I'll see you out. Hang on, this... Let me hang it. It's okay! -I'll help you. -Here, I got it. -It's okay. -Ok. -Ok. -Cool. This is it, then? -Bye! -Alright, it's okay. -Ok. -Cool. -Bye! -Bye! -Good luck with everything. -Ok, goodbye! I'm going! Ok. [panelist] He welcomed her in, she's seeing him out. [panelist] Poetic. [panelist] Very poetic. Is it cold? It's okay, it's better on the bike. -The weather just changed like that. -Yeah. How come you seem down today? You know how Curry left? My first impression of him felt so different from my feelings about him now. At first I just thought he was a bull-headed, stubborn Leo. I don't know how to say it... -I'm getting tired. -Do you wanna walk a little? Ok. Don't worry, it's...it's not like we won't see him again. Right? But I do feel...I do feel sorry that he didn't even say goodbye. -Sit for a bit, let's sit for a bit, ok? -Ok. Cold? -You're not cold? -I'm not, I just biked. I'm hot. You're really not cold? I'm really not, I'm hot. I'm gonna be sweaty soon. Thank you. You're really not cold? Nope. It's no big deal. You eat. This one's really cute, it suits you. -Thanks. -Or do you want chocolate? I'll take this. To be honest...like... what happened between Curry and Ming, I was thinking about it... I feel... like...I feel like I might... I might be in a similar situation. Because I do have some thoughts I wanted to share with you. I don't know how to say it. I think...like, seeing Curry and Ming made me realize... I feel like they miscommunicated and I don't want to be like that with you. Like how they were. Because I really think you're such a great person. You're so caring and mature. I think you're beyond perfect. Just a really, really good man. These days we've been hanging out, I've really...tried hard to... be open-minded about things. I think I've been giving myself a chance. So I've tried hard to...understand you and get closer to you. I was thinking... maybe it could work. Maybe...it would be ok. But... but I need to be honest with myself. Before I came to the share house, I thought about the type of guy I wanted and I had some specific... -Standards. -Standards. Like...youthfulness, and Youthfulness. A really outgoing smile, a sunny smile, that type of guy. I think...I just wanted to let you know, and tell you...a little...more clearly... like...I've already held out for twenty-nine years. So if I've tried something and felt like it doesn't work for me, I think I'll cut my losses. I feel like it's unfair to you. But...if something doesn't work, it is what it is. I think... I'm really grateful for your attention, but it seems like I can only... take a step back. As in, like, you and me going back to being friends. Like that. But you really are a very, very good man. Really, really. It's cold. Should we go back? Let's go back, okay? Give me the water, ok. I'll pack it up. I got it. -Let's go. -Ok. I'll give you this. No worries! You wear it. Let's go. -Carmon! -What's up? Even youthful people have to grow up someday. [panelist] Even youthful people have to grow up someday. [panelist] The heartbroken little kid. Even youthful people have to grow up. That sentence was kind of a critique. -Yes. -Carmon, you too will have to grow up. Just because you've held out for 29 years doesn't mean you get 29 more. But I really didn't expect Carmon to not like Li Xing. Mostly because before this, the two of them were so.. She was trying, she said she tried. But after trying for a while, she realizes she still can't see herself with him. Or she feels like, when she and him get into more intimate territory... she feels like...it doesn't feel right. Let's discuss something. Is someone like Hao a youthful person, in your eyes? -I don't care about youthfulness. -He's not. What I mean by "youthfulness" is what that word means to her. Which is someone like Binshen. -She wants a youthful-looking person. -Yeah, appearance-wise. Binshen isn't an example of youthfulness. You can only call adults "youthful" in this way. A youth with a sense of youthfulness... -is called a youth. What's the...what's the point of that? You may as well say they're young! What's a youth without youthfulness? Aren't all youths youthful? After I heard Carmon say that, I felt like she must like a guy like me. Did you seriously just say that about yourself? Shameless! Wait, hold on. Da Xun, show us a youthful smile. Let me see. A sunny smile. I can't, I can't do it intentionally. You can't force youthfulness. Yes, yes. What he said is exactly right. You can't force youthfulness. But do you think he's normally like, youthful? Your reaction... -Me and Li Dan, who's more youthful? -You two both have variety-show-ness. You don't have any youthfulness. How can you say that? I just said... -I'm not much for comparison. -We're the same age. -You're the same... -What are you saying? No, I'm not...I'm the same age as that girl-- oh no, I'm a year older than her. Me and Ming. Yeah, like, Ming definitely isn't very youthful. Ming is really mature. I think I can accept the part where Carmon says it just doesn't feel right to her. But I don't really understand why her standards are so appearance-based. -Yeah. -That part was just... Shocking. -Kind of shocking. -Yeah. -Because that's not something... -A 29 year old... Yeah, what kind of criteria is that for a partner? I personally think standards are just excuses. People don't really have standards. If I say you don't meet my standards... "Today I'm looking for youthfulness." It just means you're not a good fit. That's what that means. It's like Ming saying that stuff about Curry's career. She's just not into him. But she can't say "I'm not into you, sorry." I think Carmon's like that other girl. She needs someone to take care of. She wants to give love, not receive love. So many people date just to suffer, I've realized. You can't change them. But Ming clearly isn't the type that likes to suffer. No, Ming wants Li Xing to do the suffering for her, I feel like. I feel like she just wants to chase and conquer. One more thing -- we have to applaud Teacher Chen. Teacher Chen! I want to act too! -I want to act! -I want to act too! Teacher Chen, do you think I... You're already acting, give me a chance, would you? She's just auditioning. -I can audition! -I want to audition! -Alright. -How about me? Director Lai will be thrilled about this. Teacher Chen, get them auditions. See if they actually go. -They definitely won't. -I would. I'd go. So...it was you who connected her? -True to your word. -Amazing. -It's just an audition. -This opportunity is special for her. Indeed. Then a round of applause for Teacher Chen. So great. Teacher Chen, a god. True to his word. What are you doing? -This kind of thing... -That's him being youthful! A five-year-old youth. Give her an audition! I get it. "Youthfulness" is when you aggravate people [T/N: a pun]. Yes, get this youth out of here! Ok, let's watch the next segment! [panelist] A youth! [panelist] A new youth! [panelist] Youthfulness! This is a little too youthful! Isn't this Kaede Rukawa? This guy's too youthful! [T/N: an anime character] -This guy's on a team, right? -Yeah, it's Kaede Rukawa. -He's good. -But what does his smile look like? This is too youthful. If his smile's okay... -Youth! This is a real youth! -Youth! Basketball youth! -How can Carmon not like this one? -Yeah, just what she ordered! -Straight out of a manga. -He does look hot. He meets the criteria for youthfulness. Pale, thin. Tall! -We haven't seen his face yet. -Athletic! This casting team's amazing. Whatever you want, they'll get for you. You're picky? Well we got what you wanted, let's see who's got the real problem. Okay! That's it for today! We'll stop rambling. Let's see how this new youth fits into our Shanghai Share Life. Bye bye! See you next episode! [Translated and timed by cissy] [Reviewed by soph]