The Wedding Banquet Page #3

I got angry and just took off.

We fought the Japs and the Communists...

and then I went to Taiwan.

One day, a relative escaped

and brought a letter from grandpa...

that said the Gao family was gone...

and it was up to me

to continue the family name.

I can't tell you how I feel...

about being at your wedding!

You should have stayed home and rested.

You want to take a bath before dinner?

You'll feel better.

Stir-fry it a little bit longer

and then drain the juice.

- Thanks for cooking.

- It's nothing.

- Feeling better?

- Yes!

- Where's Pa? Dinner is ready.

- He's coming.

I'll set the table.

They're over there.

Wai Tung is lucky.

He found a girl who can cook.

Today that's rare.

When did I write this?

Two years ago. It's my favorite,

that's why it's in the living room.

This is very good.

Not one bad stroke. Not easy to do.

Pa, dinner is ready.

See how this compares

to Old Chang's cooking.

Of all your scrolls, this is my favorite.

It's really great art.

How so?

The Wang Hsi Zhi school

emphasizes harmony and nature.

Your Wang style of calligraphy

reflects a beautiful structure...

combined with unrefined purity.

Bei Qu Yi's poem and your writing

flow naturally.

That art is not often attained.

And every stroke is perfect.

That shows your steadiness.

It's a sign of longevity.

She's more expert than you, son.

Of course. She's an art student.

- Food is getting cold. Let's eat.

- Wei Wei, we're so much trouble.

Not at all. It's something I want to do.

Pa, taste the shredded tofu,

see if you like it.

Very good.

Right amount of soda, perfect soaking time.

Just the right tenderness.

- He likes it?

- Yeah.

Wei Wei, what an effort!

Not really.

I bet it's not as good as Old Chang's.

Yours is better. His is too salty.

What does he mean?

A gift to our future daughter-in-law

for taking care of our son.

What's this?

He is in your hands now.

Then I can't refuse.

We bought these pearls in Japan.

Please wear them at the wedding.

How beautiful!

They're natural pearls, not cultured.

This red coral pin is from Malaysia.

It's gorgeous! This is too much!

It's a bracelet.

Here is my wedding Chi-Pao gown.

Please try it on. Can we have it altered?

Probably in Chinatown.

It's a real treasure. I brought it

from the mainland when I was young.

This quality and workmanship,

you can't find it anymore.

I'll try it on.

Wait, one more.

This gold bracelet is from Old Chang.

He's worked for us for nearly 40 years.

He helped raise Wai Tung.

I'm speechless.

I'll try on the Chi-Pao.

She likes them!

And you said I shouldn't give my old things.

Simon has some gifts for you.

Oh, no. We are already your guests.

We can't accept gifts, too!

Just a little something.

You, heart problems...

and high pressure.

This... show pressure...

all times.

This facial cream, special...

for old ladies.

Put every night, stop wrinkles.

You want me to be forever young.

Yes. Never get old... older... old.

Look, it's perfect!

Look, it fits perfectly!

I knew it would fit. A mother-in-law knows.

It's a spiritual bond that passes

from generation to generation.

You were brought together by fate.

You and our son.

We call that:

"Fate will find you no matter how far apart."

Excellent!

This is Wai Tung's personal spoon.

I feel great. We walked for an hour.

I'll wash up.

Go wake up Simon.

What are you looking at?

Never seen eggs before?

Love muffin, time to make the doughnuts.

How was my performance on the first day?

About a B-plus.

I don't know,

we should have moved you out.

I'll survive.

Not if Wei Wei keeps cooking.

- Breakfast time.

- Okay.

What are our plans today?

We'll stay home this morning.

You can do some calligraphy.

This afternoon we'll get married.

- Get married?

- Who?

We are. You came for our wedding, right?

This afternoon?

Why wait?

We've prepared our marriage certificate...

and we have a marriage appointment at 2:00.

We planned to do it

one day after your arrival.

We came all this way.

How can you be so casual?

Ma, we're both very busy

and not much for ceremonies.

Besides, her parents can't make it,

so why not keep it simple?

This happens only once in a lifetime.

Think of the bride, if not yourself.

Our friends and relatives gave $30,000...

to have a grand wedding.

What will we tell them?

- We're not marrying for them.

- Lf not for them, then for whom?

Ma, it's okay. A wedding banquet

will not affect how we love each other.

We're not into these traditions.

Very well.

They're adults.

We'll do what they want!

Why should it be like this?

To have and to hold...

for better, for worse...

for richer, for poorer...

in sickness and in health...

till death do us part.

Rings.

Under the authority vested in me,

I now pronounce you are husband and wife.

You may kiss the bride.

Excuse me, you guys.

You need to switch. You're on the outside.

Good. If there's any one here

who can now show just cause...

why these two may not be legally married

speak now, or hereafter hold your peace.

Good. Now repeat after me.

- "I Wee-Ton..."

- Wai Tung.

- Okay. "Take you, Wee-Wee..."

- Wei Wei.

- Okay. "Wei Wei, to be my wedded wife."

- To be my wedded wife.

"To have and to hold...

"for better, for worse...

"for richer, for poorer...

"in sickness and in health...

"till death do us part."

Okay, now, you.

- "I, Wee-Wee..."

- Wee-Wee.

- "...take you, Wai Tung..."

- Wee-Wee.

Okay. "To be my wedded husband.

"To have and to hold..."

Holding to have, husband, mine...

"...for better, for worse,

for richer, for poorer..."

Better and richer, no poorer.

"...in sickness and in health,

till death do us part."

Till sickness and death.

Groovy. Rings.

Under the authority vested in me

by the State of New York...

I now pronounce

that you are husband and wife.

You may kiss your bride.

Come on...

let's take picture.

Smile!

Happy occasion!

What's the matter, Ma?

It's all my fault, Wei Wei.

We came all the way for nothing.

We let you down

with such a shabby wedding.

Stop it, Ma.

Don't say that.

I'm so happy to marry Wai Tung.

She's so upset.

Why don't I offer to take you all to dinner.

We'll go to the China Palace.

My treat. Let them know.

Simon is taking us out to celebrate.

We're going to the

best Chinese restaurant in Manhattan.

We should be treating you.

Hi, boss. How come so late?

Traffic is terrible.

- When did that table arrive?

- Table 2C?

Yes. How long?

Quite a while. They've been served already.

Don't give them a check.

Go order two more dishes for them.

General Tao Chicken

and pan-fried whole fish.

I'm going over.

- Commander!

- Old Chen!

What a coincidence!

America is so big and we still

run into each other in a restaurant!

I recognized you as soon as I came in.

You're eating?

No. I ate at home.

Commander, this is my restaurant.

Your restaurant?

It's my third son's. But what is his, is mine.

Congratulations!

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