Eat Drink Man Woman Page #3

Do we have enough airplanes

to handle all these cities?

Be quiet. What do you know?

That kid. My son just graduated.

He'll get it slowly.

That's right. Our chief negotiator!

Everyone, please welcome Mr. Li Kai...

He was the one who single-handedly...

...fought to get us

our Amsterdam routes.

I'm very happy

to see him as a part of our team.

My apologies for being late...

my flight was delayed.

Always kidding.

We have a big battle to wage

I want to announce

that Li Kai is our general in charge.

We are to give him

the manpower and assistance he needs.

By following this order,

one observes the energy

of the chemical element rising...

Go home, study hard. Class dismissed.

Attention. Stand straight. Bow.

Thank you, Teacher.

What happened?

Coach dislocated his shoulder.

Dislocated?

My right shoulder always goes.

We need to rush him to the hospital!

They're getting Coach Chai.

What for?

What's up? Out again? Come on!

Thanks Coach!

It's as good as new.

C'mon, let's keep going!

That's it for today.

Everyone, break it up.

Teacher,

I'm bringing Shan-Shan her lunch box.

All right

I didn't have much time to make

you more than a few small dishes.

Spare Ribs, Crab with Vegetables,

Shrimp with Green Peas...

...Bean Sprouts and Sliced Chicken.

And your favorite,

Spare ribs Bitter Melon Soup.

It's not much,

because I was afraid you can't finish.

Come on, eat while it's hot.

Sorry!

Are you catching a bus?

Your shoulder? Can you ride...?

No problem.

Tomorrow, I'll spike the ball again.

Next week's the big tournament.

I haven't seen you before.

I'm the new volleyball coach.

I'm Chou Ming Dao.

Chu Jia-Chen.

Where do you live?

Heping E. Road.

That's a nice area!

It's an old house.

I would have given you a ride

if it were on the way.

The bus is convenient.

Well, I'm off.

Come and root for the team next week!

Why are you here?

Guess. I'm here for Rachel,

who will no doubt keep me waiting

for another hour again.

I doubt it!

How do you know?

She got off work an hour ago.

She said she was going home.

Try this. It tastes great.

The smell is making me sick.

You're just

feeling sorry for yourself?

No, I feel wonderful... Love is torture.

I know that deep in her heart,

she truly loves me.

But she told me

she doesn't love you at all.

If she doesn't love me,

then why is she

wasting her energy torturing me?

That's not true love!

You hardly know each other...

You two hardly even talk.

Tell me,

when was your last real conversation...

...about your thoughts,

feelings and life?

I can't remember,

it's all a blur now.

I'll tell you what's a blur:

Your idea of love.

True love is being with

someone who loves you...

You can feel free

to express your feelings...

Next to her,

you can feel free

to talk about anything.

But I feel free

to talk about my feelings around you.

Is that true love?

Don't be silly!

Here's your Stinky Tofu.

Bye.

He's still jet-lagged.

He flew in and came straight to work!

Cute, isn't he?

A great teacher said the best way

to increase sexual prowess...

...is to mix 3 ounces of ginseng,

3 ounces of aloe vera...

and 8 ounces of dried sea cucumber...

What are you doing?

That cat's driving me crazy!

At least someone's

having some fun around here!

Ah, here they are.

No wonder I couldn't find them!

I'm sorry about that crack...

I'm sure you'll find someone...

Oh please!

Why does everyone think

I'm looking for a boyfriend?

I already found someone, thank you!

Sis, it's been nine years.

You can't still be heartbroken.

None of your business!

Fine, then.

It's agreed, then.

I'll make you a lunch box every day.

But sometimes

Mama makes me a lunch box,

then what?

We'll trade. I'll eat your lunch

and your mother won't find out.

Can you make one

for Chen Pei-Hsin, too?

She's my best friend.

We had to eat hamburgers every day.

No problem. It's a simple job,

just more ingredients.

Thanks, Grandpa Chu!

Chief!

Your plant is dying.

I always forget to water it.

You can't take it with you, anyhow.

Am I fired?

Let's not jump to any conclusions.

Of course,

it's premature to tell you this.

...I still need approval from the board...

I've recommended you

to be vice-president

of our Amsterdam office...

...in charge of all our operations.

Chief, I...

Frankly, you're much too young

for the position...

and too beautiful.

But all the men

I've sent over are idiots,

so you'll have to do.

But, Chief, I...

Everyone wants this job.

What are you waiting for?

I just purchased an apartment.

Rent it out!

You'll probably make a profit!

Then again,

let's wait until the board

confirms your appointment.

I felt like cooking!

The kitchen is all yours.

This is Tsu-an-tofu.

Unfortunately,

you don't have a bamboo steamer,

but taste it anyway.

Where's the tofu?

The tofu is blended in

with the chicken.

And then it's steamed in the pot

until it looks like a bee hive.

Which is then cut into pieces

and stewed with ham in an old broth.

You shouldn't have

rewarded me like this.

I love cooking elaborate dishes.

I wish I could do it at home.

You can't cook tofu?

No, I can't cook at home.

Doesn't your dad have a big kitchen?

Yes. Dad's kitchen.

But it's off-limits to me.

If I cooked there,

he'd come and stop me...

...as if I'd be stealing his thunder.

Carp with garlic sauce,

the first dish Uncle Wen taught me.

And this is

Duck Oil Sauted Pea Sprout.

One duck, two dishes.

Duck Sauted with garlic.

A perfect balance.

It's an ancient philosophy.

Food balanced

with energy, flavor and nature.

This I understand.

Like mixing yin and yang.

Take your time.

There's also

a tofu dumpling coming up.

There's enough for 10 people!

I always cook in large servings,

Because I learned

in a large restaurant...

That kitchen...

What?

It's strange,

I don't have any childhood memories...

...unless I cook them into existence...

I can't remember a thing

from my childhood.

You wouldn't believe how fun and warm

my father used to be.

Back then, after school,

before the dinner rush...

...he'd bake me bracelets made of bread...

I used to have a ring...

...full of spices and sugar diamonds

made from dough.

He enjoyed

letting me play in the big kitchen!

Jia-Jen was so jealous!

Here, wear this squid ring,

and then eat it.

Don't play.

How about nibbling my earring.

Stop playing

I'm sorry

I got so sentimental tonight.

No, I just had too much to eat!

The pepper smells good.

How is it?

Too spicy?

Say something!

Don't make me guess your expressions.

Old Wen! Old Wen! Old Wen!

Name, address, social security number,

family status, relatives.

If he needs special care,

please fill out this bottom section.

Dad.

You're here.

It's okay now.

They ran some tests in the ER.

He feels better now.

Was it a heart attack?

We'll have to do more tests.

Do you have a pen?

I'll fill it out.

Uncle Wen.

Jia-Chien.

Just like me to be

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