Bridging the Taiwan-China Divide With Love

In his youth, former math teacher Wang Cheng-bin abandoned his university career and said goodbye to his family after falling head over heels for a Taiwanese businesswoman; however, when the couple divorced after nine years in Taiwan, a penniless and bewildered Cheng-bin had to begin trying to rebuild his life.

In today's episode, we discover why despite going from professor to businessman and on to street vendor and restaurateur, Cheng-bin has no regrets; what Cheng-bin most cherishes about having a second spring in a blended family; and why the strong emphasis on filial piety and honor in Chinese society has made dignity a barrier to Cheng-bin returning home.

Host

Wang Cheng-bin: If I hadn't left the university and made a life for myself in Taiwan, the memories I'd have in life, would be fewer. And they wouldn't necessarily be so colorful. Destiny decided that I’d have to strive and give it my best shot to travel far and wide in order to find fulfillment in life.

Chen Yan-yi: A relationship may last longer without marriage. That's how I feel. That's my impression. But as a woman, seeing someone in a white wedding gown makes me want it too. Because I haven't worn that yet.

Chen Guan-xin: Single-parent families are normal. All my classmates are from single-parent families.
They have a father or a mother. or are raised by their grandparents.

Guest

Keelong & Rays:Nothing is a waste of time. All these things provide nourishment for life. To lose is to gain, whether having a family or not, there are disadvantages. But there are benefits too. The important thing is enjoying what you have in the present.