01x04 - Episode 4

[bunniefuu]

[The Best Thing]

[Episode 4: Mint; Pungent, cool,
dispels wind-heat, clears head

and eyes, soothes throat, promotes
rashes, and regulates liver qi]

Okay.

As long as it's your prescription.

I'll pack the donkey-hide
gelatin for her separately.

One week's dosage.

Okay, no problem.

Then that's it for now.

I've confirmed it. It's all good.

Please come to pick it up in four hours.

Okay, thank you.

See you.

See you.

Ms. Wu.

What's up?

Was that Miss Shen? She came again?

What's wrong?

Dr. He asked me for her phone number.

Really?

I didn't even notice that.

Shh, keep it down...

Tell me the story.

Feel the energy of nature.

Perilla leaves.

I'm craving barbecue.

Nice handwriting, Dr. He.

This medicine's way too bitter.

What does it include this time?

It literally starts with
the bitter goldthread.

Let me check the components.

Fried Atractylodes macrocephala...

What is it?

It appears dark brown...

Gosh, I can tell it's
bitter just by looking at it.

Tree peony bark...

What else is in there?

Why are you still up at this hour?

Suffering from insomnia?

I'm about to hit the hay.

Stop scrolling on your phone before bed.

Ease your mind. It helps with sleep.

I saw your Moments.

You're not asleep either.

How can I reply to you if I
don't scroll on my phone?

Fine.

Well.

Good night then.

Good night.

Goldthread...

It has to be swapped.

It's too bitter.

Charred gardenia fruit.

Looking so burnt and black,

it can be removed for sure.

And what else? Let me see.

Ms. Shen, you're amazing.

Can't believe you actually
napped all the way until now.

I'm back from school already.

I woke up once,

went to the bathroom and fell asleep again.

Are you hungry?

If you're hungry, let your
dad heat the food for you.

The dishes have gone cold.

I have no appetite.

I feel like I've slept for too long.

I'm still groggy.

I want to go downstairs for a walk.

Do you two want to come with me?

I can't go.

I'm still grading papers.

Mom.

You want me to go with you?

But the dating variety show
I've been binge-watching

just got updated today.

Alright then.

I'll go freshen up.

Dad.

Help me heat up the TCM liquid later.

Okay.

Okay.

Does the medicine taste that bad?

There's still some left.

Take a sip, huh?

Why would I?

I don't have insomnia.

Why are you out skateboarding

at this hour today?

I'm feeling groggy

after a day's work.

So I'm out to get some
fresh air and unwind.

What's that look?

I can't skateboard?

I think Tai Chi suits you better.

Then, should I wear

a traditional suit

for Tai Chi?

Yes.

With a pair of plain cloth shoes.

Are you really unbiased like you said?

Do you think TCM
physicians are all old men?

They're always respectfully
referred to as "Old TCM Physicians."

If they're not old, why are they
addressed as "Old TCM Physicians?"

You seem to be in good spirits today.

I'm not mocking you.

"Old" doesn't only refer to age.

It's also about experience
and professional capabilities.

I'm complimenting you.

After taking your medicine yesterday,

I slept for four hours in the afternoon.

It's very effective.

Now we're talking.

I'll go grab something at
the convenience store ahead.

Are you coming with me?

Sure.

I'll go buy some snacks.

Let's go.

What do you want to buy?

I haven't decided yet.

I'll just browse around.

What about you?

If I'm taking TCM medicine,

can I drink cold Coke?

Of course not.

What about Sprite?

No.

Then can I eat spicy strips?

Do you need anything else?

I'll add on this too.

Thank you.

In total, it's...

Just scan my payment code.

Xifan.

I bought this for you.

Does it taste good?

You drink this every time.

It's really good!

C'mon, give it a try.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Is it good?

It's alright.

I prefer the mint flavor.

This is for you.

Why are you giving me candies?

Didn't you complain about TCM's bitterness?

You can have a piece of mint candy

each time you drink the medicine.

The mint candy

can help clear heat and detoxify.

It won't mess with the
medicine you're taking.

Okay.

Why are you smiling?

I think you're too much of a workaholic.

Even to give me some candies, you
had to justify it with the TCM theory.

What else should I say?

"I'm giving you a pack of candies

to wish you a sweet life?"

It's better to wish my heat cleared

and de... Detoxified?

What's your building number?

Building No. 2.

Right here

Alright.

Well, then...

Good night.

Good night.

Thank you for the mint candies.

No problem.

Bye.

Bye.

[Staff Restaurant]

He,

what time are you going to the
First People's Hospital this afternoon?

Could you give me a ride?

Why should I go there?

Isn't your father,

Professor He,

going to hold a seminar there

this afternoon?

Are you not going with him?

He's a doctor of Western medicine.

Why would I go to a
Western medicine seminar?

Indeed...

Professor He got transferred to
North City two years ago, didn't he?

During that time, did he...

Do you have

many appointments today?

Yep.

There are tons.

That's why I'm here to eat so late.

Then quickly grab a bite

and get back to work.

Yes, yes. I'm starving.

Should quickly eat up and work.

Senior He,

the patient

in bed number three just
had surgery yesterday.

Is he allowed to drink water today?

Yes, keep a close eye on them.

[He Sheng]

I need to take this call.

Sure.

It's me.

Uhm, are you busy this afternoon?

Not really.

I'm here in Hang City
for an exchange event.

I don't have any plans for tonight.

I want to

invite you and Li Jie's
family out for dinner.

I'm not available tonight.

Okay.

Next time then.

You go ahead with your work.

Mr. He Sheng, the famous cardiac surgeon,

led a team of experts

to our First People's Hospital today

for an exchange activity.

During this activity, Mr. He Sheng will

have an in-depth discussion
with the leaders and doctors

from all major hospitals across our city

on setting up new surgical departments

and a fast mechanism of quick diagnosing

and transferring patients,

bringing convenience to the
treatment of heart disease patients

in our city.

Now he remembers me
after arriving in Hang City.

Dr. He!

Dr. He,

why aren't you using an umbrella?

What are you waiting for?

Hold it for me.

You're too tall.

I can't lift it high enough.

Sorry.

Well,

let me send you back first.

Okay.

Did someone send you the flowers?

You mean these?

No, I bought them myself.

I've been too busy to
go to the florist lately,

so I just went there to buy them.

How's it?

Looks good?

Yes, pretty.

Right?

I also think so.

Let me tell you,

tulips of this colour

are particularly hard to find.

But I'm generous,

so I'm giving you a bouquet of them.

Since when do girls give boys flowers?

As a patient,

I'm giving you this to express
my gratitude to the doctor.

Take it.

Thank you.

I'm home.

Bye!

Your umbrella.

It's okay.

Keep it until my follow-up visit.

Bye-bye.

Dr. He.

Why are you here at this hour?

Where did you get these flowers?

Someone gave them to me.

Get me some herbs to take away.

Wrinkled giant hyssop, magnolia.

Are you making a sachet for someone again?

Just a minute.

Wrinkled giant hyssop...

Here you go, Ms. Shen.

Thanks.

Remember to pay a follow-up visit.

Okay.

Copy that.

Gosh!

What's wrong?

Look at this quickly.

Someone posted a photo of a
handsome guy in the residents' group chat.

He's really hot!

Come and take a look.

Is he handsome?

How old are you?

His looks are stunning!

Stop making a fuss.

I'm obsessed with handsome guys out there

as the man at home ain't attractive.

Isn't he handsome?

Look at the group chat.

Zhang and Wang are
all asking for his WeChat,

wanting to arrange a blind
date with their daughter.

Our community group chat

hasn't been this lively for a long time.

Everyone's talking about it.

He is pretty handsome

and decently dressed.

Isn't it the clinic you've
been to for treatment?

Yeah, that's right...

It's the clinic where I
got you the medicine.

Look! I'm familiar with this background.

And also, look at the drawer behind...

I think so...

Really?

Give it to me.

This clinic

is near our neighborhood.

My daughter went to see a doctor there.

You even told them that?

C'mon...

Why not?

Have you seen him before?

You know him?

I know him？

See what he said!

The security guard saw
you two hanging out together.

The security guard...

He must have seen it wrong.

There are so many people
coming and going every day

at our neighborhood entrance.

It was not me, of course.

I've got a common face.

He mistook someone else for me.

It's almost time.

I'm going to see the doctor.

Enjoy your meal.

Okay.

Miss Shen, are you going out?

[Honganmen Clinic]

[Registration Office]

I know.

But please get in line first.

Otherwise, we can't let you

see the doctor, right?

Please hold on.

Excuse me.

Miss Shen,

are you here for a follow-up visit?

You're a little late today.

Dr. He's appointments are
fully booked till the afternoon.

I don't think you can make it today

as you came so late.

Just a second.

Come by around twelve.

No need to book an appointment.

Just knock on the door and come in.

Okay.

There's no need to book
an appointment today.

But why did it end up like this?

They're not here to see the doctor.

Dr. He was caught on camera yesterday

when he came to the clinic
without wearing a mask.

The video is all over the place now.

A security guard in the adjacent
neighborhood has been spreading the word,

saying that Dr. He works at our clinic.

Oh, my God...

Do you know why Dr. He always wears a mask?

No.

Because

this has happened so many times before.

The family members of some
patients saw Dr. He's handsome face.

They all tried to set him up with someone

and arrange blind dates.

We don't even dare to post his photo.

Please wait here.

I'll get back to work.

Okay.

Madam,

excuse me...

OK.

Sir,

what seems to be bothering you?

Doctor, my daughter's
been single for too long.

I feel really uncomfortable.

Doctor, look at my
daughter. Please take a look.

Please take a closer look.

Good...

Good, right?

Yeah...

P-Please take a closer look.

I've seen it clearly. She's good.

[TCM Clinic No. 3]

Thank you.

Here he comes, here he comes.

It's him...

Could you take off your mask?

No need.

You can tell his good genes

just from his eyes and hair.

Doctor, this is my daughter's resume.

My genes are not that good, actually.

I have genetic hair loss.

Look, this is a wig!

I have no hair if I take it off.

Do you want to see it?

Sirs and madams!

It's twelve o'clock now.

We don't start work
until one in the afternoon.

Let's go have lunch!

Lin, Lin! Come and help!

Madam!



The doctors need to eat too.

The doctors need to rest too.

Come in the afternoon...

We'll come in the afternoon.

OK, see you this afternoon.



The doctors need to rest too.

We'll come in the afternoon.

Goodbye...

Okay...

They've left.

You can go now.

Okay.

Bye-bye.

Dr. He, I'm at the entrance of the clinic.

The nurse said

you've stopped seeing patients?

Ask Nurse Sun to bring
you to the back door.

Okay.

Dr. He.

Take a seat.

Thank you.

Oh, by the way,

why are you here?

Didn't you go for lunch?

Not yet.

There was a large crowd
of people in the morning.

Now I can finally get some
fresh air in the backyard

while

waiting for you.

Oh, sorry,

If you haven't eaten,

I just bought a sandwich.

You can have it.

Do you want some water?

I can go buy you a bottle.

Don't bother. The sandwich is enough.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

I'll eat it later.

Why did you go shopping
so early in the morning?

I failed to book an
appointment in the morning.

And I didn't wanna home either.

So I went to watch a movie.

It ended at 11:40.

It took me 20 minutes to get here.

It was exactly twelve
o'clock when I arrived.

If I had this time like you did,

I'd go home for a nap.

I don't wanna go home.

Since my mom knew I came
to see the doctor at your clinic,

she kept asking me if I knew you.

What did you say?

I said I don't know you, of course.

Otherwise, she'd definitely
ask me for your WeChat.

And then,

everyone in my neighborhood

will know your WeChat.

That's horrifying.

Right?

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Dr. He.

How do you feel about the
mass match-making thing today?

Don't even mention it. Today,
I've finally come to realize

how scary match-making
and marriage pressure can be.

Sometimes I feel like I'm a horse.

People who buy horses

need to check your quality,

fur, and teeth.

Sometimes

I feel like I'm a chunk of pork

being judged and picked by purchasers,

yet no one thinks of me

as a person with emotions and thoughts.

Dr. He.

May I ask

how old you are?



You're already 31,

yet you didn't have
such a feeling until now?

Doesn't your family give
you marriage pressure?

My grandpa pushes me sometimes.

But I was busy with work.

So I didn't pay much attention to it.

It's also possible

that the right person

hasn't appeared yet.

Let's start.

I'll close my eyes and take a rest.

Is the IT Summit over?

You're in a good mood now.

Don't move.

How did you know

I was at the IT summit?

I saw it on the news.

I was on TV?

I wonder if I looked good on camera.

You looked pretty good.

Okay.

What do you work as in the hotel?

I'm the manager of the Front Office.

What does the manager
of the Front Office do?

Like, doing reception work in the lobby?

No, The one you're talking about

is the hotel lobby manager.

Our job mainly includes

checking room reservations,

arranging rooms,

and attending events and meetings

during holidays

with the Marketing Department.

For example, we were pretty busy

during the IT Summit this time.

We needed to gather the participants

in the same area

for better service and management.

Besides,

we had plenty of other work to handle.

Like

changing their sheets and quilt covers

or setting up the mini
wine party they wanted

in the room.

So you know what?

I've been swamped with work lately.

I saw it.

It was pretty tiring.

Wake up.

What's this scent?

It's so good. I fell
asleep after smelling it.

You're sharp-nosed.

Alright.

Put on your shoes and get up.

Your sachet's scent must
have worn off by now, huh?

I made you a new one.

Thank you.

And the prescription is also done.

Thanks.

What's that look on your face?

What's wrong?

Are you afraid I'll poison you?

Nope.

Well, Dr. He,

can we

remove the goldthread?

No.

Fine.

Then can we

remove this charred gardenia?

No.

Alright.

Can we...

Are you questioning my medical skills?

No, I didn't mean that.

It's just...

After taking the medicine,

I did a quick research.

I found that the goldthread and charred
gardenia have the same medicinal properties.

They both help clear heat
and reduce dampness.

It's unnecessary to have two sorts of herbs

with the same medicinal properties

in one prescription, right?

You did a quick research?

I think you're just afraid of
extra expenses if I prescribe

extra medicinal materials.

No.

So why?

Dr. He,

the medicine last time

was way too bitter.

Someone

can endure either hardships at work

or pain in life.

Yet she can't bear to take a
small pack of bitter herbal medicine.

They're not the same.

TCM offers real bitterness

that I need to swallow.

So you studied TCM to avoid

this bit of bitterness?

What a hardworking girl.

Thank you.

Tell me

if there's anything else you wanna remove.

No more.

Are you sure?

Dr. He, let me do you a favor.

What?

Check this out.

Does it look like a ring?

Gimme your hand.

C'mon!

Take it.

You're welcome.

Are you asking me to

pretend to be married?

This is all I can do to help you.

As for the rest,

it depends on your acting skills.

Thank you for the medicine

and your sachet.

Bye.

Auntie.

Are you feeling unwell somewhere?

Wait a second.

You...

It's a wedding ring.

You're already married?

Then why are you looking
at my daughter's information?

I thought

you wanted me to see

her complexion.

Auntie,

your daughter's complexion

shows that she has a
deficiency in qi and blood.

What's wrong with the people in the group?

They didn't even bother to
check the situation clearly.

He's clearly already married.

Seriously.

Auntie, tell your daughter to
make an appointment with me.

Who posted this in the group?

This doctor is already
married. Who posted this?

Isn't it just messing with us?

Exactly, exactly.

How unlucky. I thought this
doctor was quite suitable.

Dr. He, I have dinner
plans with friends tonight.

I won't have time to pick up the medicine.

Could you please help me pick it up?

Okay.

Dr. He, I've arrived at
the park near my home.

Please enjoy your meal.

Ms. Shen,

come here.

What a coincidence!

Your dad just ordered.

Come quickly.

Change meeting location,
change meeting location.

Reply if you received.

Fine.

Give it to me.

How did you end up here?

Sit down quickly.

The buns are still hot.

How did you all end up here?

Your dad insisted on eating buns today.

I don't want to cook anymore.

Have some vinegar.

Okay.

Is it okay if I pour your vinegar here?

That's fine.

It's pork.

There's also some bamboo shoots inside.

What are you doing?

Mosquito.

Why would there be mosquitoes this season?

There are no mosquitoes.

Stop messing around, stop it.

Hurry up.

Quickly, eat up.

Don't fool around.

Stop shaking it.

You'll drop your phone again.

Eat quickly.

I suddenly got a message.

The clinic is asking me

to go pick up the medicine quickly.

They're waiting for me.

Don't go.

I'll pick it up for you
later, won't that do?

No need, no need.

I'm finished eating.

I'll go over in a bit, okay?

It's so late.

Let your dad go with you.

No need. My dad should stay with you.

I can't break up the couple.

Dr. He,

you just scared me to death.

What's wrong?

You just appeared in
front of my parents like that.

Aren't you afraid they'll recognize you?

What's wrong with that?

What's the need to be so mysterious?

If they recognize you,

they'll definitely ask for
your contact information.

Then all the elderly in our neighborhood

will have your WeChat.

That's true.

I forgot about that.

Yes.

Your medicine.

Take it, it's a bit heavy.

Be careful.

Thank you.

Um,

this thing that you gave me at noon

is gone.

I lost it.

It disappeared right when I got off work.

How about

I buy you another one?

It's okay, no need.

It wasn't expensive anyway.

I'm glad it could help you.

Okay.

Well, I'm heading home then.

Good night.

Good night.

By the way.

Don't rush.

Go in after a while.

Don't let my parents see us together.

Okay.

Good night.

Bye.

Why so mysterious?