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01x09 - Episode 9

Episode transcripts for the TV show, "The Best Thing". Aired: 25 February – 13 March 2025.*
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Shen Xifan, a hotel housekeeping manager, experiences insomnia and migraines following the end of a difficult relationship.

01x09 - Episode 9

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(Episode 9: Honey; Sweet in taste,
neutral in nature, supports digestion,

moistens dryness, relieves
pain, helps with detoxification,

and promotes wound
healing when used externally)

(Oncology Ward)

Hello.

May I know if Dr. He Suye is here?

Who are you?

What are you looking him for?

I'm his friend.

I have something to give him.

He's in Room 0405.

It's right over there.

Please wait at the door for a moment.

The patients are resting.

Okay, thank you.

Who is it?

Someone's looking for Dr. He.

I don't recognize her.

Could she be a patient's family member?

I haven't seen her before.

- Dr. He.
- Dad!

Dad!

Why are you running so fast?

Where did you go to play?

I went to the toy store.

Come with me on my house
calls this afternoon, okay?

Come on, let's wash our hands first.

Dad?

Dad?

Go.

Go back to the ward first.

Dr. He, you left your contract behind.

I'm sorry.

I was in a rush earlier.

Did you take the contract with you?

I'm here by the nurses' station.

Come and get it.

Thank you for making a special trip.

Actually,

you could have waited
until I got back tonight

to get it from you.

It's okay.

It's not trouble at all.

I'm just glad you got it.

Thank you.

If there's nothing else,
I'll head back to work.

Bye.

Dr. He, is there something going on?

There's nothing going on.

You said to get it when
you go back tonight.

How is this 'nothing going on"?

Here you go.

How's it going?

There are still 35 patients to see.

Alright, good work.

Senior He.

A girl came looking for you just now.

I saw her.

So who is she?

A friend of mine.

By the way,

are you guys free on Sunday?

Would you be interested in
doing a project with me at a hotel?

We'll design a TCM
therapy package for them.

There'll be extra pay.

We just need to stay in the hotel, right?

What a great opportunity!

I want to go!

Then I'll go too.

But the place is far away in the suburbs.

So you two need to come
to my place on the weekend,

and I'll drive you there.

Okay.

Which hotel is it?

Gunan Huating.

What's wrong?

I suddenly remembered I might
have something to do on Sunday.

I can't make it.

You two figure it out yourselves.

Wait a minute.

You just said you'll be free on Sunday

to accompany me to the library.

Did I say that?

I've finalised the contract.

He can start working here on Sunday.

He'll also bring a few
graduate students with him

to work on this project together.

Okay.

Thanks for making the trip.

Senior Lin,

in our budget,

is there any allowance
for hospitality expenses?

Why? Does Dr. He need to be
reimbursed for transportation?

Not really.

I just want to give him a welcome gift.

A welcome gift?

That's fine.

What kind of welcome gift
do you want to give him?

Children's toys.

Dr. He plays with children's toys?

Dr. He's son plays.

When did you find out he has a child?

I saw a little boy at the hospital today

following him around and calling him 'Dad.'

You two have known each other for months

and he has never mentioned it to you?

Could it be that he's already married?

But I don't see him wearing a ring.

So he's divorced.

Indeed, all the handsome guys
these days get married young.

Xiangya.

Do you think

little boys would prefer

these Transformers toys,

or remote-controlled car models?

How would I know?

Oh, I just remembered.

The other day when I taught
him how to fold towel animals,

I mentioned kids must really love them,

and he seemed super interested.

That's it.

How many single men nowadays

actually like children?

He must have a child of his own.

Are you off work?

Come and have some medicinal food.

I've made a soup with angelica,
astragalus, and crucian carp.

He texted me.

He even invited you
to his house for dinner.

This cunning old man

obviously wants you to
be his son's stepmother.

Quickly turn him down.

I've already eaten. I
appreciate the gesture.

Thank you.

You're being too polite.

You should be more assertive.

No.

We still have to work together on Sunday.

What happens if everyone
feels awkward then?

Alright, alright.

Just pick one at random then.

No need to waste time
on this kind of thing.

You've eaten so early?

Grandpa, what are you doing?

I'm about to have my meal.

Making phone calls while eating
is bad for your spleen and stomach.

I have something to tell you.

Call me back after I finish eating.

Wait.

This Sunday,

I won't be coming over to your place.

What are you going to do?

I took on a consulting job.

I'm working with the
hotel Shen Xifan works for.

I plan to take them to
visit the herbal garden.

Their hotel is quite close
to the herbal garden.

Is that okay?

Sure, that's fine.

It's our own garden after all.

Just let the housekeeper know tomorrow.

Wait.

Shen Xifan?

Yes, yes.

Is that the young Miss Shen?

Is it purely work-related?

Or...

I'm already so busy
with work at the hospital.

Why would I take on a
purely work-related job?

But you told me last time

that young Miss Shen
was about to get married.

I was mistaken about that.

So you've figured it out this time?

What do you mean by "figured it out"?

Are you referring to work or to her?

Don't play dumb.

I'm talking about her, Shen Xifan.

Yes, I've figured it out.

Well, she's a smart

and interesting girl.

And she's quite childlike as well.

Childlike?

In your fifty years of medical practice,

have you ever met a
patient who haggled with you

and even altered your prescription?

Who would dare?

She did.

Alright then.

You handle it as you see fit.

You've been presumptuous for so long,

it's time to make an effort.

Girls need to be pursued.

Okay, got it.

That's all then. Bye-bye.

What's with that expression?

Let me tell you,

all men are the same.

No matter how nice
they seem on the surface,

they're always singing
a different tune inside.

Only people like me...

Only people like you

who've been sheltered all their lives

would fall for their tricks.

Look at Lin Yishen, is he any good?

He's always smiling,

treating girls extra gently

and being overly attentive.

And then there's your
ex-boyfriend, Yan Heng.

He was so cold and
a*usive before the breakup,

making it seem like it was all your fault.

In reality, he wanted to break up long ago.

He just couldn't find an excuse.

And here you are, making excuses for him,

and trying to find reasons within yourself.

You...

Enough, enough, enough.

Stop talking about Yan Heng.

The more you talk, the sadder I feel.

Stop.

Alright, I'll get straight to the point.

If a woman wants to live well,

she absolutely cannot waste
energy on self-consuming.

All the faults lie with others.

Hello, welcome.

Hello, where are they?

There.

Thanks.

Xifan.

Xifan.

Xifan.

Xifan.

I'm sorry.

How much did you drink?

Pack up your things.

I'll send you home.

How much did you drink?

Xiangya, Xiangya.

Xu Xiangya.

Get up, let's go.

Pack up, I'll send you home.

Why is it you?

What do you mean "why is it me"?

You called me to come here.

Get up, pack your
things, I'll send you home.

Really?

Hurry up.

Trash.

Trash who doesn't even know he's trash.

The trash guy they've
been cursing all this time,

- it's him?
- How much did you drink?

Get up quickly.

Let's go.

Let me tell you,

you'd better apologize to me
when you're sober tomorrow.

Xifan.

Don't move yet.

I'll send you all back together.

No need, I've called a car.

You can just send Xiangya home.

Get up, get up.

Don't call a car.

I'll send you home.

I've already called.

I...

Xifan,

your things!

I'm home.

Shen Xifan?

Why are you sitting here all by yourself?

What are you doing?

So you didn't come for dinner
because you went drinking.

Come on, let's get you home.

Don't worry about me.

You'll catch a cold if you
stay out here in the wind.

What?

Trash.

I...

Not replying to WeChat messages

is trash.

Treating others to meals is also trash.

Look, there's trash everywhere.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven.

I'm trash, I'm trash.

I'll send you home.

You're not allowed to send me home.

What are you doing?

I'm not even drunk.

How is this not drunk?

You're not sober.

I'm not drunk.

Your behavior when drunk.

Don't you dare follow me.

I'm watching you.

Mr. Shen, Ms. Liu,

there's a man following me.

The one with the bowl haircut.

Go check it out quickly.

- Are you alright?
- What a rogue!

There are so many people
in this neighbourhood.

Aren't you too bold?

If you don't leave, I'm calling the police.

Get away right now.

He was following you?

Where did you go drinking?

She went drinking.

What's going on? Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Let's go, let's go.

Let's go home too.

Don't come back so late.

Be careful of your safety.

You're quite fierce when you're drunk.

Little drunkard.

My head hurts.

I'm never drinking again.

I've taken the toys for you, okay?

(Come for your follow-up visit
anytime. No need to register.)

(Are you awake? Remember
to come for your follow-up visit.)

(Go have some fruits when you wake up. Drinking
more honey water helps with the hangover.)

"Come for your follow-up visit
anytime. No need to register."

Trash.

Not replying to WeChat messages is trash.

Treating others to meals is also trash.

Okay.

- One, two, three, four, five, six, seven.
- I’m trash. I’m trash.

I'll send you home.

You're not allowed to send me home.

It's over.

I'm the real trash.

You're up?

Good morning.

Morning.

Throwing it away when it's
perfectly fine is such a waste.

I got a stiff neck from
sleeping on the couch.

Why did you scold me last night?

Did I scold you?

Yes, you did.

You called me trash who
doesn't know they're trash.

I might have...

mistaken you for someone
else when I was drunk.

I've noticed lately

you've been acting
passive-aggressive towards me.

What did I do to you?

Is it because of the
Goddess Group incident?

No.

Then why?

I just don't like you.

Hold on.

You must have a reason
for not liking me, right?

Tell me what you don't like about me then.

I'll change. I'll apologize to you.

Are you going back to your hometown soon?

How did you know?

I overheard you talking on
the phone with your mom.

So you heard.

Why didn't you ask me about it?

Why should I ask you?

You weren't planning to tell me anyway.

Since you didn't say anything,
I'll just pretend I don't know.

I'm done eating. I'm going now.

Wait, let's clear things up before you go.

Someone's treating me to a big meal later.

I need to get dressed up.

Leave on your own when you're done eating.

Do you need it heated up?

Xiangya.

Tomorrow, you

should at least treat me to two meals.

Still not awake yet, huh?

What time are we going
to the hotel tomorrow?

Do you need me to drive you there?

10 in the morning. I
can take the bus there.

Thank you.

Okay.

We're here.

Your Highness, please exit the car.

Thank you, Prince.

Hello, Dr. He.

Hello.

I'm the manager of the
Marketing Department at our hotel,

Lin Yishen.

I'm also the person in
charge of this project.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

Let me intro-

Let me introduce you.

This is Xu Xiangya, the manager
of our Food & Beverage Department.

I don't need to introduce
Manager Shen in detail, do I?

No need, we know each other well.

These are my two postgraduate students.

They're taking this chance to learn.

This is Li Jie.

You two have met before, right?

We've met in the hospital lobby.

I remember.

- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you.

This is my junior, Fang Kexin.

Hello.

You were the one who gave me
directions at the hospital, right?

Yes.

- Hello.
- Hello.

Welcome, please come in.

Manager Shen, I-

Mo.

Please park the car for Dr. He.

Okay.

Hello, sir.

You just need to pass me the car keys.

Please give them to me.

Thank you.

He is indeed quite handsome.

Unfortunately, he's not suitable.

Thank you all for taking
the time to come here today.

Here.

This is a small token of our appreciation.

Thank you.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Thank you.

Please, this way.

(Robot model)

If the elderly experience insomnia,

we can improve their sleep conditions

through massaging their Yintang

and Baihui acupoints.

Massaging these two acupoints

can have a calming and sedative effect.

The massage technique

is roughly as demonstrated by Fang.

The Baihui acupoint is at the
midpoint of the line connecting the ears,

while the Yintang acupoint is at
the centre between the eyebrows.

This is a relatively simple

and effective massaging technique.

The hotel staff

can learn it through simple practice

and quickly master it.

Let me try.

Go ahead.

This position.

Then use this hand to support him.

Put your hand here.

Right.

Then use this hand to
support him on this side.

In the TCM theory,

insomnia and frequent dreams
are often due to emotional distress.

In most cases,

it's considered a heart issue.

Because the heart houses the spirit.

If the heart doesn't house the
spirit, the spirit has no place to dwell

and becomes restless,

hence resulting in sleeplessness.

I recommend using aromatherapy

or adding some herbs with calming effects

to buckwheat pillows.

Using aromatherapy and
buckwheat pillows to treat insomnia

has a gentle and smooth effect

and is more easily accepted.

Not bad, not bad.

These are some basic TCM knowledge.

Do you have any questions?

Did it turn red?

No, no, no.

A little bit.

It's not noticeable.

Alright, that's all for today's content.

I hope it's helpful for everyone.

It's very helpful.

Thank you, thank you.

Later, we'll organize our staff

to watch the footage we just recorded

to learn these massage
techniques and knowledge.

Do we have any other
plans for this afternoon?

Twenty minutes away from the hotel,

there's an herbal plantation base

that collaborates with our school.

Actually, we could go and visit it.

Meanwhile, we can use the
readily available herbs from the base

to make some samples.

Alright, let's do that.

So, that's it for this morning.

Please, the three of you,
head to the restaurant.

We've prepared some of

our hotel's signature dishes

for you three to taste.

- Let’s eat.
- Thank you.

Let's go, let's go.

It's time to eat.

Xifan.

Yes.

Dr. He,

I'll put the gift I gave you

in your car.

This way you won't have to carry it.

No need to be polite.

What I mean is...

Why did she give me toys?

(Yuncong All Day Dining Restaurant)

Here comes our signature dish!

Bamboo sh**t and chicken stew.

This chicken is grain-fed by local farmers.

It's especially organic,

and very healthy.

The poached shrimp is
both refreshing and sweet.

And there's this black
truffle cheese pizza.

It's particularly popular
among young people.

Here you go.

Kexin, have a slice.

Thank you.

Come on, little brother, try some.

Okay, thank you.

Is it good?

This is really delicious!

It's our exclusive recipe.

You can't find it anywhere else.

Come on, Dr. He. Grab a bite.

Dr. He,

I heard you're an oncologist from

the the City TCM Hospital?

Yes.

Then how come Xifan

went to an oncologist

to treat insomnia?

I do consultations at a clinic
near my home on weekends.

She probably just happened
to get an appointment with me.

I was just getting an appointment randomly.

Try this, brother.

Okay.

How did you think of

the idea of giving me children's toys?

Since you're a local,

giving you local specialties

doesn't seem appropriate.

Gifting you health supplements instead

might come across as
showing off in front of experts.

So I prepared a set of toys for your son

to express my gratitude.

Where did Senior He get a son from?

Yeah.

Are you sure you haven't made a mistake?

Well...

That day when I went
to the hospital to find you,

I saw a child about
seven or eight years old...

Dad!

Why are you running so fast?

Where did you run off to play?

Following right behind you,

calling you 'Dad'.

You must be talking about Zhao Ze.

He's a young patient at our hospital.

He likes to call Senior
He that way all the time.

But he's not Senior He's son.

Senior He is still single.

I told him not to call me that randomly.

So something did happen after all.

I don't know...

As long as you got it.

I'm going back to work.

Trash.

I...

Not replying to WeChat messages is trash.

Treating others to meals is also trash.

Look, there's trash everywhere.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven.

I don't need to introduce
Manager Shen in detail, do I?

Let's eat.

Try this.

Xifan.

Come on.

I was saying, that day after
coming back from the hospital,

why did you suddenly go drinking?

So it was because you misunderstood Dr. He.

That's why you went to
drink your sorrows away.

You've taken a liking to Dr. He?

What if one day

I suddenly have a son
pop up out of nowhere,

would you also go off drinking?

Of course I would.

What are you thinking?

Alright, alright.

I've noticed you're really stubborn.

But seriously though,

I think Dr. He is a good person.

He has a nice personality too.

And he's serious about his work.

I think you could consider him.

You don't need to have so many concerns.

You're quite good at talking about others.

Xifan.

That student Dr. He is mentoring,

that little boy.

Can you give me his WeChat?

I don't seem to have his WeChat.

I don't believe you.

I don't believe you
just met at the hospital.

I just saw him

looking at you like this.

Actually, the two of us

met for the first time on a blind date.

We just had afternoon
tea and then parted ways.

So we didn't exchange WeChat.

And I didn't know at the time

that he was Dr. He's student.

Alright then.

I'll add him myself.

Anyway, for work reasons,

adding him on WeChat makes sense, right?

But to be honest,

I think he probably likes He Suye.

The other female student.

Isn't it not so good for us to
add him on WeChat like this?

Is that his girlfriend?

Probably not.

Then it's settled, isn't it?

I'll add him on WeChat
first and then we'll see.

Now I don't like domineering CEOs anymore.

I prefer younger guys now.

Young guys are so nice.

They're simple-minded,

and obedient and well-behaved.

Unlike some people.

You know what?

It's so close,

yet we never noticed

such a nice place nearby.

This herbal garden

is our school's teaching base.

It's usually not open to the public.

Only after freshmen enroll

do we bring them here for a visit

and some learning.

So I said it's a rare opportunity.

You should come and take a look.

I'll take you inside for a tour,

then we'll go back to the
research lab to continue working.

Okay,

okay.

This whole area is platycodon.

It will be very beautiful
when it blooms next year.

Platycodon has effects of clearing the lungs,
soothing the throat, and expelling phlegm.

It can be used to treat coughs,

excessive phlegm, and other symptoms.

This patch is newly planted salvia.

Planting in autumn yields
a slightly better harvest.

Is it the same salvia

as in Salvia Miltiorrhiza Dropping Pills?

Yes.

It's growing quite well.

What do you think?

Not bad, right?
It’s a nice day.

Indeed.

So beautiful.

The lighting here is really nice.

How cute!

Did you plant these flowers yourselves?

They're wild.

Dr. He,

let's take a group photo.

Let's not.

It's okay,

don't be shy.

Come on,

stand here.

Come, stand right here.

Stand here.

Come on.

Are we taking the photo or not?

Look at the camera.

Three,

two,

one,

cheese!