AT THE MOMENT
NEW TENANTS 2022
Hello.
I'm the last one to join New Tenants.
I'm Pi-na.
I'm a fitness trainer.
No wonder you're so fit.
I'm single.
Who isn't single
on this show?
I have a five-year-old daughter.
Stop.
Keep going.
Stop.
Keep going.
Excuse me. I'm going to the restroom.
Sir.
This won't do.
You haven't finished watching it.
Is this what you said about not interfering with my work?
The main audience of New Tenants
are young people under 25 years old.
A divorcee with a kid
won't interest viewers at all.
Viewers won't be interested in tenants
who are exactly the same as last season.
They're good-looking and innocent.
Is there any point
-in reenacting last year's fairy tale? -Hold on.
Reality shows
are all about real surprises.
Failed marriages exist in the world.
There are divorced women with kids
who yearn for love.
Do viewers watch New Tenants to find out
how high the divorce rate is in Taiwan?
Isn't the daily stress of the pandemic enough?
Can't you give the viewers
something more relaxing?
You get what you want with takeout.
You never know what you will get
with a television show.
Ms. Chou,
I'm this team's executive producer.
I'm responsible for the show's success too.
Wang Pi-na has to be replaced.
Mr. Pan,
can we go back to the way we were?
You do your job and I'll do mine.
After the show airs,
you can be the one to celebrate
and accept the awards.
This is the best way we work.
Chou Li-wen!
Come in.
Excuse me, Mr. Pan.
Li-wen, if we don't leave now,
you'll be late to meet the investors.
Wang Pi-na is a tenant in the new season.
These are the rules of the show.
If you want to change it,
why can't you?
Who doesn't know
that you make the rules for New Tenants?
Thank you for agreeing.
Wang Pi-na's part will be aired as normal.
Give me the list of candidates for the next season of New Tenants
a week in advance.
I'll discuss placement with this season's sponsor.
What do you want to say?
We're out of the elevator. Say it now while you can.
Ms. Chou,
should I not have mentioned the idea of Wang Pi-na?
Mr. Pan reacted so strongly.
Maybe he's right.
The one whose idea succeeds is the right one.
Do you think I was reasoning with him?
I was letting him know
not to mess with my show.
I like Wang Pi-na's case.
Make use of your time
to think about how to adjust the script
to make Wang Pi-na's appearance
more interesting.
Ms. Chou, your collar.
What about the collar?
-All fine. -Okay.
The flash drive next to my computer.
I forgot...
By the way,
my meeting will run late tonight.
Can you go to my house for me?
The manager wants to check the gas pipe
and even had a fit.
-I don't have time. -Okay.
Also,
I'll go to the New Tenants set after the meeting.
You said you were busy.
You don't have to come.
You have your phone, bag, and documents.
You're on schedule.
Ms. Chou, drive safely.
Bye.
Let's say there's a wise man.
He knows the momentum
and location of all the atoms
in the universe.
He can then use a simple formula
to calculate the past, present, and future
of everything in the universe.
This scientific hypothesis
is called Laplace's demon.
In other words,
according to the formula,
from the moment the Big Bang occurred,
no matter what happens
or what year, month, or hour
an encounter occurs,
it is all predestined.
Ms. Tseng.
Do you need a mask?
Sure, thank you.
-I'm sorry for being late. -It's okay.
This way, please.
This is a really good property.
Although it's a bit old,
it will be nice after a little cleanup.
I'm sorry, let me look around.
It's okay. You've been here many times.
Take a closer look.
Are you looking?
I really like this one.
Did you walk far
from the MRT station?
Are there shops nearby?
Yes, the subway station is less than a ten-minute walk away.
But isn't this place too big?
It's just me.
Just you?
How old are you?
You will get married and have kids.
Having a house
will give you more security.
Don't worry about money.
Your dad saved all his life.
I can't take it to my grave.
Come on.
Don't talk about graves. How old are you?
I think I've accomplished my life's mission.
You're my last mission.
I want you to be happy and safe.
Then my mission will be accomplished.
All right. Show me the living room.
Let me see it again.
-Can you make a better face? -I know.
What?
-Perverted. -You look confused.
-Perverted? -No! Come on.
-That's so exaggerated! -I brought beer.
-I'll open it. -Beer!
-I want it. -Great!
-Who will drink with me? -I'll sing.
-Listen up. -Okay.
I'll sing again.
-Sing again. -Listen.
-Listen carefully. -Come on. One more.
-I'll sing. You guess. -Start singing.
Open it for me.
-Grab that for me. -I'll hold it for you.
-Okay. -I'll drink first.
Pi-na, come with me.
She's like the school dean that I hated.
The Planning Team has already left.
Why is Li-wen still here?
-They're stuck... -Quiet down.
Do you think this is a market?
I didn't know you were such a coward.
What did you say?
You said you liked Eric at the audition.
I gave you so many chances to get close to him.
But you didn't dare.
He and Hsueh-li are obviously a couple.
Are you asking me to come between them?
I said it on the show before.
I got divorced because my ex-husband had an affair.
Have you considered how the audience will view me
if I become the other woman now?
Do you think I let you join New Tenants
so you can eat well, live well,
and play a gentle, frugal, good woman
who supports other couples?
That's such a cliche.
Haven't you already done it in real life?
What you're doing now is called acting.
Pi-na,
why don't you follow your heart?
Even if you fail, you can blame it on the script.
It's a great opportunity.
Okay, it's fine. Relax.
Let's go again
with Pi-na coming in with drinks.
-Okay, thank you, sir. -Keep up the happy atmosphere.
Okay, thank you, sir.
Try the popcorn chicken.
It's delicious. I had it yesterday.
Wang Ko-chieh, can you not be so childish?
Weren't you busy tonight?
I'm done.
I came by to see if you need any help.
Ms. Chou, you must be hungry.
I bought your favorite spicy grilled corn.
I lost my temper just now.
I don't think spicy food will help.
It's okay. I have a backup plan.
Creme brulee.
You can eat next to the director.
Be elegant, cool, and strong.
Can you not make me laugh?
Ms. Chou.
I'll drive.
I'll take you home first
and take a cab later.
Do you also think it's bad for me to do this?
For telling them to follow the script.
"Based on a true story."
Every time I watch a movie,
when I see this disclaimer,
I find the story becomes awe-inspiring.
I remember someone telling me
that a dramatic true story
is what the audience is looking for.
There's nothing wrong with a reality show
paired with a dramatic script.
Besides,
these scripts come from their lives.
Yes, Mr. Wang.
What the audience wants
is the impact of a true story.
A great storyteller
tells the story with a lot of tension.
That's the role of a producer.
I personally think that all stories
are based on true stories.
It's just a matter of how much is adapted
and if it is adapted well.
So as a producer,
first of all,
you must learn to observe people,
get to know people,
and broaden your life experiences.
These will help you grow in the future.
Lastly,
I look forward to everyone
becoming a part of our team.
Thank you.
After listening to your speech,
half of our class submitted their resumes.
Only five of us were accepted.
Only I made it through the second year.
At first,
I thought I was tricked into this.
But I'm starting to feel that what you said is true.
It doesn't matter who it is.
As long as the audience is interested,
we can see their most touching side.
Hsueh-li seems to be in a bad mood.
Did you two have a fight?
No.
Truth or dare.
Are you up for it?
Sure.
Rock, paper, scissors.
I win.
Do you truly like Hsueh-li
or are you afraid
that Chia-cheng and Hsiao-pa will couple up soon
and you will end up alone?
Three, two, one.
Your punishment for not answering
is to kiss me.
Because I also want to know
if I actually like you
or if I'm afraid to be alone in this show.
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PI-NA, CONGRATULATIONS
A BITCH IS BORN!
ISN'T HSUEH-LI THE NICEST TO PI-NA ON THE SHOW?
THE VERY DEFINITION OF "BACKSTABBER" AND "SNAKE"
Did you see how people online are bashing Wang Pi-na?
Everyone is saying
that this season's New Tenants isn't the same.
What about viewership and ratings?
Record-breaking viewership.
Ratings are in the top three.
Some hate it, some like it.
What's the problem?
Bad publicity is still publicity.
It has been so many years.
You still haven't improved at all.
Which part do you mean?
The rankings are out.
Number one.
I have to hand it to Chou Li-wen.
To get more attention,
she brought in Wang Pi-na, a divorcee with a kid, as a new tenant.
She's even promoting her!
Pan Shih-hung spoiled her.
She can do whatever she wants.
Mr. Pan is too good to her.
I would have mistaken Li-wen for the executive producer.
What do you think?
Pan Shih-hung and Chou Li-wen
had a fling before.
The two of them?
Yes.
It was so entertaining!
His wife came to the office to catch them in the act.
Really?
Was he there?
What did Mr. Pan do?
He chose his wife, of course!
He cried his eyes out and got on his knees to apologize.
-Gosh! -That's the standard procedure.
Let me tell you.
Time for the meeting.
-Excuse me. Coming through. -It's meeting time.
All men should choose Wang Pi-na.
Have children with her.
Yes, have two more.
Have two dozen more.
Yes.
-From Luodong? -Yes.
So is my husband.
Mr. Wang, congratulations. It's a deal.
He did it.
You're the best.
How about we go to Toucheng one day?
My great-uncle has a seafood shop there.
How do you feel?
You've signed the papers.
You have a house now.
Mom, what else do you want to drink?
Nothing. Just water is fine.
We're just having dinner.
You chose such a fancy place.
It's expensive and not filling.
I got a raise.
Didn't you want to celebrate?
Don't waste money even if you got a raise.
You'll have to make mortgage payments soon.
I still think the house is too expensive.
It's not.
Your dad and I worked hard all our lives
just to see you buy a house, get married,
and have kids.
Any price is worth it.
I was chatting with Mrs. Chou earlier.
She's from Luodong, like us.
Then why didn't she give us a discount?
That's not the point.
She quite likes you.
She said you're hardworking and diligent.
Is she a fortune-teller?
How can she tell just by looking?
She's looking for a son-in-law.
She has sharp eyes.
Buy a house and get a free daughter-in-law?
How can you say that?
Her daughter is a lawyer.
Okay, enough about this.
I have loans to pay off.
I have to work hard.
I don't have time for marriage.
We made plans for next week.
We're eating seafood in Toucheng.
Ms. Chou.
Don't starve yourself even if you're in a bad mood.
People will criticize me no matter what I do.
I don't care anymore.
They just don't want to see you succeed.
They're just nitpicking to feel better.
Low ratings mean no viewers.
Then no matter how many ideas you have,
wouldn't it just be self-talk?
Others can say that, but you can't.
New Tenants is all about the people.
That's why we cast people with stories.
It's all to boost the ratings,
but it's different.
When you have your own show,
don't lose sight of this.
Ms. Chou, I have a question.
Do you remember
I suggested looking for a gay participant?
Yes.
Maybe we can consider it next season.
Then why did you end up choosing Pi-na?
I don't know.
Maybe I'm not familiar with gays.
Do you want to know more?
You look like you know your way around.
Are you...
Everyone has a few gay friends, okay?
Ms. Chou, do you want another drink?
It's my treat.
Sure.
-Five, four, three, -Five, four, three,
-two, one. -two, one.
Isn't that Chun-to from last season's New Tenants?
-I'll go say hi. -Okay.
-Excuse me. -Yes?
I want a refill.
-Sure. -Thank you.
Do you want to hang out with me today?
I'm alone too.
I'm sorry, I'm here with my friend.
Your friend?
Where's your friend?
There's no friend.
Is it your first time here?
I'm taking him away.
You can look after yourself, right?
I'm sorry.
My boyfriend is all mine tonight.
Do you think I'm drunk?
Are you his girlfriend?
You're more like his mom.
Hang out with me.
It's more fun with me.
You're also all mine today.
Love is a performance.
You have to convince the other person,
as well as yourself.
Sometimes, even though it's the same performance,
each actor
interprets the script differently.
That's how things start to go wrong.
MOM
Hello?
-What took you so long? -What's up?
Did you see the photo?
-What photo? -Isn't she pretty?
She's Mrs. Chou's daughter.
She's a lawyer.
She's very talented.
She's just a little older than you.
Marry a slightly older woman so she can take care of you.
Anyone much older won't be good.
She will have difficulty giving birth.
I don't like that.
Why do you look so pale?
Are you sick?
No.
You need to double up on masks.
-I don't need to tell you. -I do.
The company conducts rapid screening.
I get tested every day.
It's always negative.
Don't worry.
Negative.
All right, I'm tired. I'm going to sleep.
Every time I talk about this,
you say you're tired and want to sleep.
I'm not rushing you. Why the long face?
I mean, just get to know each other first.
There's no harm in that.
I know what it is.
Do you have a girlfriend
that you can't tell me about?
-Do you? -No.
If I had a girlfriend,
you would be the first to know.
I had better be the first to know!
All right. Go to bed.
-Go to sleep. Bye. -Bye.
Good night.
MOM: AREN'T YOU LONELY LIVING ALONE?
THE WEATHER IS GETTING COLDER, LAYER UP
WANG KO-CHIEH
Hello, Ms. Li-wen.
Did you reschedule my meetings?
-It's all done. -Good.
Mr. Pan will go to the marketing meeting.
What about the filming site?
Work with production on Covid-19 protocols.
Anyway, remember to contact me if anything happens, okay?
Okay, don't worry. Leave it to me.
Are you okay?
Do you have any symptoms other than fever?
I don't know.
You sound weak.
It must be a side effect of the vaccine.
Hello?
Li-wen.
WANG KO-CHIEH
Are you okay?
Are you cold?
You're awake.
Are you okay?
Thank you.
Your fever has gone down.
I live alone anyway.
No one will notice if I die.
I once thought of getting a dog.
But if I die by accident,
it might eat me when it gets hungry.
So did you tell me your house's passcode
so I'll be the one
to discover your body one day?
Why is it so romantic?
What do you mean romantic?
It's tragic, okay?
You...
Why are you wearing my sunglasses?
Hold on.
Look here.
Ms. Chou Li-wen,
all your sadness has been completely erased
because Wang Ko-chieh's company and care
has greatly increased your happiness.
According to research,
increasing happiness will increase the amount of dopamine
and serotonin in the body,
boosting your immunity.
Actually, I've read another study on happiness.
On a scale of one to five, with five as most happy,
married couples are rated at four.
Singles are at 3,82.
Unmarried couples are at 3,7.
So it's proven
that increased happiness and companionship
aren't correlated.
So what you need is not companionship,
but marriage.
Thank you.
I'm too old to be rushed into marriage.
You're the one with this problem now.
I just need a piece of toast.
Do you want something hot? I'll buy it.
Then...
I'll stay here with you today, okay?
It's up to you.
Make yourself at home.
How was filming today?
It went well.
I'm always monitoring it.
I'll get going.
IS IT ALL AN ACT? THIS POPULAR REALITY SHOW IS FAKE!
Wang Pi-na spilled to her friends
that Chou, a producer, forced her
to butt in on the two other couples.
Netizens criticized her badly until she had a mental breakdown.
Now, photos of you on set talking to her alone
have been leaked.
What should we do?
Everyone, what should we do?
We prepare and get consent
from all participants beforehand on the plot of the reality show.
Li-wen has never been careless in these matters.
As for Wang Pi-na,
we'll talk to her again.
Another talk?
A few days after the talk,
will Wang Pi-na's friends once again spill
that the production company is pressuring her?
Taking photos on set is prohibited.
It's obvious
that a crew member leaked this photo.
Are you taking the blame?
During the character interview,
Pi-na said she likes Eric.
So the script lets her fight for him.
Some support her and some oppose her.
That's normal.
As for her getting criticized,
that's because she broke up a couple.
Wang Pi-na did it herself.
I looped you in throughout it all.
When the ratings broke 2%,
I remember you even congratulated me via email, didn't you?
That's enough.
This isn't the time to get the last word in.
This is a crisis management meeting.
-She got a lawyer to review the contract? -Right?
She's clearly in breach of contract.
What about the staff who leaked the photos?
Did you catch them? Did you punish them?
Crisis management?
I guess I'm the crisis you want to manage.
Smoking less will improve your temper.
Wouldn't it get worse?
When you were arguing in there,
I recalled
the first project you led.
The planning director at that time
thought our ideas were too old-fashioned.
But you
countered him every step of the way.
It was so awkward.
I dragged you out of the meeting room.
That planning director didn't have any sense.
I remember the show became popular as soon as he left.
Do you think he regrets it?
You worked so hard to make the show succeed to piss him off
that you landed in the hospital.
Did I?
I visited you at the hospital every day.
I paid for your medical bills.
Let's start over, okay?
You're capable of doing things.
I have a way with people.
The projects we worked on together
all became classics.
Our teamwork is irreplaceable.
It has been so many years.
You've remained single.
Don't you feel tired?
Pan Shih-hung,
were we a normal couple when we broke up?
We...
You are still wearing the same wedding ring.
How dare you ask me to start over?
Well...
I know.
Did you hear the news and want to win me over?
I heard that the shortlist for chief executive producer
includes me, but not you.
I thought when you get older,
you would understand that people have difficulties.
But it has been so long.
You haven't changed at all.
Your heart is still as rotten as ever.
Li-wen,
if you don't change your personality,
even if you get everything,
you'll never be happy.
"My heart is rotten."
Someone once told me that.
It's true.
A ruined relationship
does turn you rotten.
So are you disappointed in love?
Look at this.
I thought you were asleep.
-Here we go. Okay. Well... -Okay.
Li-wen, I wanted to tell you this.
We're getting married.
Bullshit! Who wants to marry you?
-No? Didn't you say so? -Nonsense.
-Did I? -Didn't you?
-You have to propose first. -No, I'm kidding.
We're together.
That's right.
I'll invest in his coffee shop
and be his boss.
So if you ever order coffee from us,
you can get a discount.
-The best thing about producing -It's free!
-is a happy ending like this. -Okay, it's free.
We can publish this in the news.
Let everyone know
that New Tenants is about real life.
I'm sharing my joy with you.
I don't need your ideas.
Wei-ting is gaining attention in showbiz.
If we do this,
we'll get her in trouble.
No matter what happens,
you can always stay confident
and shine.
Of course I can be confident.
As for my shine,
thank you for seeing it.
I'm always watching.
I'm sorry.
I signed a confidentiality agreement.
I can't say anything.
The only thing I can say in my defense
is that the Wang Pi-na on the show
is not me.
Thank you, everyone,
for your support for this show.
We have some internal issues
that need to be dealt with.
I'm sorry for the inconvenience.
Please give us a little more time, okay?
Will the show continue?
Will Chou Li-wen make a separate statement?
Wang Pi-na, will you drop out?
Pi-na, can you say more?
Li-wen, Mr. Pan is in a meeting.
We're running out of time,
-but I think... -Pan Shih-hung.
Who are you to cancel my show?
See for yourself.
Last night,
someone sent this video
to the company's sexual harassment complaint box.
How is it harassment if it was consensual?
That would require mutual consent.
You're suspended from work starting now.
Once we have investigated,
we'll follow up with you.
Be honest with me.
Wang Ko-chieh,
did your direct supervisor, Chou Li-wen,
harass you in any way?
Reporters have already asked about it.
Do you want the company to throw you two to the wolves?
Is that what you want?
Where is Wang Ko-chieh?
Ms. Chou, please step out.
Did I sexually harass you?
You don't have to answer her.
The company will protect you.
Ms. Chou, please leave.
Mr. Wang Ko-chieh,
did you express your feelings for me
only because you wanted to appease me as my subordinate?
I'm a fucking idiot.
-No. -Do you like me?
I like you.
So are you disappointed in love?
Disappointed?
Let's say there's a wise man.
He knows the momentum
and location of all the atoms
in the universe.
He can then use a simple formula
to calculate the past, present, and future
of everything in the universe.
This scientific hypothesis
is called Laplace's demon.
You can take off your mask now.
In other words,
according to the formula,
from the moment the Big Bang occurred...
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...no matter what year,
month, or hour
an encounter occurs,
it is all predestined.
I don't know why it turned out this way.
Trust me.
I'll tell everyone that I like you.
I'll let the whole world know
that I like you.
-I'll explain it to them now... -Why didn't you say it when I asked you?
Goodbye, Wang Ko-chieh.
Just like what Eileen said,
"Neither a step too early nor a step too late."
That's right.
If you believe in this hypothesis,
you won't be disappointed
because life follows a script.
BE HAPPY!
Hey, you two.
You two are witnesses. Don't act like newlyweds.
Come and sign this.
One more photo.
Number 524, please go to counter 23. Thank you.
CHIANG CHUN-TO & KO CHIA-HAO
TSENG WAN-YU, TOP SALESPERSON OF AUGUST 2022
What are you doing?
You're the best husband.
It has been so long.
I've almost forgotten what work is like.
You'll do great.
Look, everyone. This is what a hairstylist does all day.
They use their expertise to let the customers know
that a new life can start anytime.
I've never seen such a public romance
with live streams to boot.
I don't mind being filmed.
Are you okay with it?
As long as you're happy.
-Look at my hairstyle. -Thank you.
This hairstylist styled it.
"This hairstylist styled it."
-"Black is..." -"Black is the color of inclusion."
"It's like..."
"Because it accepts everything,
it brings out the twinkle of the stars."
I just finished it the other day.
The author is great.
-It's well-written. -Yes.
Is it your first time flying?
Vacation in Japan?
Business trip. Tokyo.
I'm going to Karuizawa.
I've been there.
Have you been to Karuizawa?
Karuizawa in Taichung.
Karuizawa in Taichung?
The shabu-shabu restaurant.
-Karuizawa shabu-shabu? -Karuizawa shabu-shabu.
COME FLYING FROM OUTER SPACE
So do you feel better now?
Yes.
Then
do you think
you can let go of my hand?
Don't get the wrong idea.
I like someone else.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
-Hello. -Hello.
What is your name?
Joe.
Just what?
J-o-e in English.
Are you okay?
I will be.
I'll get better one day.
You can do it.
Say, "Dad."
"Mom."
Say it.
Why did you want to meet here?
I'm not going to the office.
Please wrap things up for me.
Wang Ko-chieh resigned.
I thought he would tell you.
I wish him well.
Thank you.
I sent the video.
Thanks to you, I realized a lot of things.
Still, thank you.
Professionally and personally,
you're the best.
I can't keep up.
I don't plan to.
What are you afraid of?
I don't plan to waste my elegance on you.
RESIGNATION LETTER
I admit it.
In real life,
I've had many ruined relationships
that I don't want to recall.
Maybe that's my life.
But no matter how it ends,
I want to frankly express
and confess my love.
I want to leave with a light heart.
I want to meet and break up
with no regrets.
If you're disappointed in love,
you should try to find hope.
That's why I came up with a new show
called The Best Love.
It's a dating reality show with an open script.
From what I know, this is your new studio's first show.
It's getting a lot of buzz.
We all look forward to it.
Congratulations.
Thank you, Hsin-lan.
I'm looking forward to it too.
Lastly, I would like to say this.
No matter how cruel this world is,
we all deserve the best love.
Yes, that goes for everyone.
Coffee.
I'll let you know the results of the interview.
-Thank you for coming today. -Okay.
Thank you for your time.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
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I'm here for an interview.
Give me a reason why I should hire you.
At my last job,
I had a chance to seize the opportunity.
But because I was scared and timid,
I couldn't hold on tightly.
I want to try again.
I want to prove myself to you.
A small studio is more demanding
and requires decisiveness.
-I don't have time for hesitation. -I can do it.
The salary isn't as good as your previous job.
-Your mortgage... -I can do it.
Trust me.
I can definitely do it.
I trust you.
BASED ON TRUE EVENTS
Subtitle translation by: Renee Luk