The Wedding Banquet Page #4

It's a beautiful restaurant.

So, Old Chen, you finally made it.

If it weren't for you and the Commander,

I would be nothing.

How ironic. Chen has a restaurant,

but Old Chang doesn't.

You ate so little?

I ordered two more dishes for you.

Next time, I'll treat you all to a whole dinner.

You shouldn't do it. We're full.

Now you're "Boss" Chen, right?

- Please join us.

- Oh, no.

I'm not worthy of sitting at your table.

What is this? You're an important boss now.

Come on, sit.

Please just call me "Old Chen."

And I prefer to stand.

Young master, how long

have you been in America?

Ten years. And please don't call me

"young master," just Wai Tung.

How time flies.

And your friends?

This is Simon, my landlord.

I drove the Commander's jeep for 20 years.

Hello, Uncle Chen.

- And this young lady?

- She's our new daughter-in-law.

Young master, when did you marry?

I have no gift for you.

I must make it up to you.

That won't be necessary.

We just got married today at City Hall.

Pa and Ma came for the wedding.

You got married at City Hall?

That's right. This is our wedding dinner...

and we ran into you.

Young master, I know I'm out of line...

but the Commander

is very well-known and respected.

How could you have been so inconsiderate?

I'm only a servant,

but even when my third son was married...

I had a banquet for 200 guests.

Boss, here are the special dishes.

Our food can't compare to Old Chang's.

I hope the Commander won't mind.

- Don't be so formal, Old Chen.

- Allow me, Commander.

Hey, I've got an idea!

Although you kids want to be modern...

what is a wedding without a banquet?

So if you don't mind

that my place is a bit small...

and the food not so great...

it would please me

if I could offer it to the young master...

for his wedding banquet.

We have a party room

and there is a hotel above.

We can get a room for the newlyweds.

That would be too much trouble for you.

No trouble.

Old Chen wants nothing better

than to plan a banquet.

All you have to do is show up.

Look at the smile on the Commander's face.

Young master, I'm not doing this for you.

It's for the Commander.

He's been going to

other people's banquets for years.

Now it's time for him to get back

some of the gifts he gave.

If you don't let him have this...

then you're an ungrateful son.

Won't this be too much trouble?

Then it's decided.

Commander, leave everything to me.

It'll be a great banquet!

You won't lose face in America!

She's from Shanghai.

No, it's not formal dress.

Both you and Shirley are coming, right?

I knew it was you.

I'm in the bathroom.

Just like our college days.

I'm too tired to get up.

And you need all your sleep

for the big f***ing event.

Yeah, the final act.

And then they're out of here.

About time. I'm sick of sleeping alone.

I'm sick of the whole thing.

You sound tired.

I am...

but let's just talk some more.

Okay.

I didn't walk far. Only half an hour.

I want to save my strength for today.

Wake up Wai Tung.

Come on, Mr. Groom. Time to wake up.

Ma, Pa, go sit on the bed.

We wish you a happy life

and a long marriage.

That's enough.

How time flies. It seems like only yesterday

you learned to talk.

Son, you remember how you used

to love to sleep on my tummy?

I'd ask, "Where's Wai Tung?"

And you used to say, "I am here."

You were so chubby I wanted to eat you.

And you came running. My little fat boy...

- I'll get Wei Wei ready.

- No, stay a bit.

We won't probably get another chance.

Stop it, Ma.

Wei Wei? Why didn't you let us know

you were calling today?

Did you wait long?

No, not long.

Why are you calling, Wei Wei?

No reason. I just missed you.

Have you eaten?

We were just starting dinner

when the telephone clerk came to get us.

We dropped everything and came here.

How's the new house?

Next week we'll have gas.

The house faces southwest.

Here's your father.

Wei Wei?

Get up. Wei Wei?

I'm up. You get ready.

- They really piled on the rocks.

- No kidding.

You're the most beautiful bride

I've ever seen.

Thanks.

And thank you, Sister Mao.

Don't mention it.

It's a pleasure to be your bridesmaid.

Hurry up, it's almost 2:00.

Just let me take a look.

Okay, everything's fine. Let's go.

Careful.

Sister Mao, please get the lotus soup.

- Thank you, Ma.

- Thank you.

We're turning Wai Tung to you.

And you, Wai Tung,

must care well for Wei Wei.

I will.

Here, a soup for a quick first son.

Wei Wei, kneel for the soup.

Have some lotus soup,

a son will come quickly.

Come on, Wai Tung.

Kneel down and have some soup with me.

Having a son is a female thing.

She can't give birth

without your help, right?

You two grew up differently.

But fate has united you together here

so far from home.

It's something you should treasure.

If differences arise...

opinions...

habits...

you must work to resolve them.

Talk and understand.

Always be thoughtful of each other.

That's the key to a successful marriage.

Your mom and I

came from China to Taiwan...

from an unstable place.

Today, I see your generation.

Seeing you two together

has a special meaning for us.

We give thanks to our ancestors.

Wei Wei is a great artist.

Wai Tung, you must help her succeed.

- Don't let this marriage...

- No.

Don't do that.

You'll ruin three hours of makeup.

It'll be over soon. Don't cry.

Stop talking. Everything's fine. Stop crying.

How about that?

My speech really touched her, huh?

Yes, Pa.

Would the groom raise his left shoulder?

Chin up. Smile.

Show your white teeth.

Like you love each other.

Turn a little more.

White teeth.

Smile a little wider.

Turn some more. Okay. Smile a bit more.

A bit more, a little bit more.

Come, Little Rock. Jump on the bed

to make a little boy like you.

Chief Wang and distinguished guests...

my son's marriage to Wei Wei...

was very simple, sudden...

and caught you by surprise.

With my sincerest apologies,

I thank you all for coming.

- When are you going to finish?

- Who's talking now?

The groom's father.

I got 40 minutes.

That's a joke!

Come on!

Once more!

That's it? Put some passion into it.

Quiet, everybody.

I'm Bob Law. Everyone calls me "the Law."

I've known the groom

since elementary school.

I provided him with his first comic books

to amuse himself in class.

In high school,

I took him to the best pool halls...

and in college, I got him into parties

to score some chicks...

meet some girls.

So I was his biggest influence,

baddest influence.

I hope you don't mind, Mr. Gao. It's just fun.

And after 16 years of friendship,

I learned about the wedding...

only one week before.

To everyone who feels as left out as me...

I am accepting motions

for proper punishment.

Fry him.

What?

You have the guts to marry,

but not to eat this?

This is a cross-cultural event.

Everything goes.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

Drink some more.

Not so much.

I know, I know.

Thanks for coming.

Everybody, sit down.

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