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[The Best Thing]

[Episode 15: Red beans are sweet and sour in taste and neutral in nature. [They promote urination, reduce swelling, clear toxins, and expel pus.]

What's wrong? You're scared to see me?

Why are you scared?

Because my mom told me

to behave well my first time here

and not to be a nuisance.

I have something for you.

Take it.

When I came back,

I forgot to buy you a gift.

So take this lucky money

and buy yourself something you like.

Consider it my gift to you.

Thank you, Dr. He.

You're such a good boy.

Everyone likes you.

How long are you staying?

About three more days.

Are you leaving?

I need to go back to work.

So I'll be leaving.

Have fun here with the other kids.

I'm leaving.

Bye-bye, Dr. He.

Bye-bye.

Go.

Go.

Everything's packed?

Be safe on the road.

I drank a bit too much last night.

Don't take what I said to heart.

I know.

People are honest when they're drunk.

Alright.

I'll be going then.

Okay.

I'm back. I have something for you.

I was just about to go downstairs for a walk.

Let's meet at the park, shall we?

These are for you.

Oh, right.

And this too.

Xiangya told me everything.

I think you really need this right now.

Actually, Xifan's love life

is pretty simple.

She only had a seven-year relationship with her first love.

They broke up last year.

They lived in different cities for a long time.

Towards the end, she was in a really bad state.

She's scared of getting hurt again.

All blockages build up over time.

When there's stagnation, there's pain.

Red beans help

clear stagnation and heal sores.

They can also help improve your mood.

What's wrong?

I'm just thinking…

Why aren't you angry?

Maybe because

I've been through something similar.

So I can relate.

After I was dumped,

I was self-destructive for a while.

During that period, I ate medicinal food every day

for more than a year.

It worked pretty well.

But later, I realized that

while medicinal food does help,

the most important thing

is to get back

to a normal routine with regular meals.

So it's the same for you.

Don't think you're not good enough.

Don't think you have no value.

You're just hurt

by a bad relationship.

Love yourself

and live well. That's the most important thing.

You can take your time with everything else.

That said,

if possible,

I do hope

you can heal a little faster.

♫ Loving you is the best thing I've ever done ♫

♫ Among the vast sea of people, you and I understand each other ♫

♫ Missing you is the most beautiful thing in my life ♫

Next time you have red beans,

send me a photo.

♫ Write it down in your heart and never disappear ♫

Here, have some tea.

You didn't argue with him when you went back for the Spring Festival, did you?

No. He barely had time for me.

He found himself a girlfriend.

She seems nice,

and they get along fine.

Your mom's been gone for so long.

Some things are better left in the past.

I've let it go.

Why can't you?

At your dad's age,

it's understandable for him to find someone to share his life with.

Just let him be.

I know.

How about this?

I'll come here every year

to celebrate the Spring Festival with you two.

It's not like he needs me there anyway.

Alright, suit yourself.

By the way,

Fang

told me she wants to change her field of study for her PhD.

Do you know why?

That's what she told you?

Did you not mentor her properly during her internship?

She's dedicated and hardworking.

She has a promising future.

Did you not guide her well?

I…

Look at you.

You haven't even asked her yourself,

and you don't know the reason,

yet you're already blaming me.

I'm not blaming you.

I just don't want

her talent to be wasted.

Don't worry. It won't be.

She must have

her own reasons for this decision.

But since it concerns her future,

you should think it over for her.

You don't need to remind me of that.

Cheers!

Today, we're gathered here

to celebrate

that my supplementary application materials

have been approved.

Congratulations.

Congratulations on your dream coming true.

Thank you.

By the way,

when does the semester start?

I remember overseas programs usually begin in February.

February or October.

If it's February, that's coming up soon.

You better start preparing now,

or you might not have time to get your visa.

Actually, today,

I want to ask you two for advice on something.

Go ahead.

I want to go in October.

The college allows students to secure their admission

as long as they pay the tuition in advance.

So I have two options now:

February or October.

Why wait until October?

Go early and come back early.

There are two reasons.

First,

I've only just saved enough for tuition.

I'm still a bit short on living expenses,

so I think I'll work a little longer and save up more.

Can't your parents help out a bit?

I don't want to ask them for help.

They're both in their fifties now

and will retire soon.

Besides, studying abroad

was my decision in the first place.

And the other reason?

Well,

it's been six and a half years since I joined Gunan Huating Hotel.

If I leave in October,

it'll be seven years,

and I'll have worked for exactly one year

as the front office manager.

That way,

my resume will look more complete.

After all that explanation,

it doesn't seem

to have anything to do with Dr. He.

Are you sure it has nothing to do with Dr. He?

Congratulations on getting your offer!

Cheers!

It tastes so good.

Eat up.

Oh, right.

I want to run something by you two.

Go ahead.

I want to go abroad in October,

which means I'll leave in October

and come back next August.

Is that okay?

Of course.

I have no objections.

That way,

you'll have plenty of time

and won't have to worry about your visa and such.

Right. But

when you come back from abroad,

you'll be 29.

I'll be 29 sooner or later anyway.

We're celebrating.

I'll have another drink.

Come on.

Let's have another toast.

Let's clink glasses again.

Cheers!

Congratulations.

It's so good.

- I'd like a little more. - Eat up.

Great news.

My parents have agreed

to my going abroad in October.

That's great. Everything is going smoothly.

It's a good sign.

By the way,

make sure to inform everyone who needs to know.

Got it.

That's it.

Don't drag it out.

Bye-bye.

Bye-bye.

How should I tell him?

If I say I won't leave until October,

will it sound like I'm implying something?

Dr. He.

I…

Dr. He,

I got my offer.

This October, I will...

How do I even bring this up?

No.

[Typing…]

What does he want to say?

Thank you for today.

If anything else comes up, I'll contact you again.

Alright.

Thank you.

Ms. Liu.

Why don't we go to the hospital for a check-up?

The staff happened to be cleaning the courtyard today.

What if next time

you're alone in the room?

I'm quite worried.

My cough and chest tightness

are the after-effects

of my lung cancer treatment overseas years ago.

Going to the hospital again

means a whole ordeal...

blood transfusions, hospital stays, and surgery.

I really don't want

to go through all that again.

Ms. Liu, I know a TCM physician

who specializes in oncology.

Maybe he can help you.

He once told me

that TCM treatments are mostly

herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping.

They don't sound too overwhelming.

You could at least check it out.

Even if he can't cure you,

if he can ease the symptoms,

wouldn't that still be a good thing?

Does TCM help with the after-effects of radiation therapy?

I'm not sure,

but I can ask him for you.

Alright, please do.

No problem.

Dr. He,

can I ask you some questions?

Take your medicine on time.

Thank you.

Sure, go ahead.

There's a guest at our hotel

who's in her seventies and had lung cancer before.

She should be fully recovered now,

but she often coughs and experiences chest tightness.

Are they the after-effects of the surgery?

It's possible.

But since she had lung cancer before,

the situation is quite complex.

I need to see her in person

to make a more specific assessment.

Okay.

But she's not willing

to be hospitalized or undergo surgery.

Would TCM be an option?

Yes.

Bring her to the hospital to see me.

I see patients in the afternoon.

Try to come early.

Okay.

I'll set up a time with her and let you know.

Your medical records?

♫ Never know what to do ♫

♫ In the times, I'm with you ♫

♫ Never know what to say ♫

♫ In the hours, I'm with you ♫

Wait outside for a moment.

Alright.

♫ All I know, that it's true ♫

♫ That it's true ♫

Alright, thank you.

Ms. Liu, you're staying in Gunan Huating?

Yes, it's been quite a while.

Almost half a year now.

From your medical records,

you had radiation therapy the year before last.

After your discharge, you've been having chest tightness, shortness of breath,

and a cough, right?

Is it serious?

Not very.

The cough gets worse

when I don't get enough rest.

Do you have a CT scan I can look at?

I have it.

This isn't a digital copy.

It's just a photo of the scan.

This won't do. It's not clear enough.

Ms. Liu, I'll need you to get another CT scan.

Another one?

Since we're already here,

we might as well get everything done in one go.

Okay.

I'll accompany you.

No need.

Fang, take Ms. Liu

to get her CT scan done.

No, no.

I can go with her.

No need. I'm worried you and Ms. Liu might get lost.

Fang,

go with Ms. Liu.

Okay.

Thank you.

Ms. Liu, this way, please.

It's been several weeks since your last follow-up visit.

How have you been feeling lately?

Pretty good.

Let me check your pulse.

How's your plan to study abroad coming along?

The Spring Festival is over.

Have you received your offer?

I've received the offer.

That's great news.

Why didn't you tell me?

What about your visa? Have you got it?

Actually…

I'm not leaving until October.

You said February before.

Why the sudden change?

At that time…

I didn't know I could choose the semester,

so I…

Dr. He.

Is there anything else wrong with my health?

Nothing major.

It's just…

Just what?

Just that you're a bit heartless.

Don't worry.

Just drink some tangerine peel tea.

Look, this is your medical record,

and this is the prescription.

Once the decoction is ready,

it'll be delivered to the hotel.

Okay.

You'll take this decoction for a week

and then come back for a follow-up visit.

Next time you come,

I suggest you try acupuncture.

Based on my experience with TCM,

acupuncture tends to work faster.

I suggest you give it a try.

Alright.

Thanks for coming to the hospital with me today.

Not at all. I'll call us a car.

Okay.

Shen.

What's your relationship with Dr. He?

We're just friends.

I don't think so.

I can tell...

he's the "unhappy decision" you mentioned,

right?

I'm not trying to pry into your privacy.

I just feel that

he cares about you a lot.

If you were truly certain about your decision,

you wouldn't be so concerned about his feelings.

There are things

you don't have to admit,

but your heart always knows the truth.

Don't think you're not good enough.

Don't think you have no value.

You're just hurt

by a bad relationship.

If possible,

I do hope you can heal a little faster.

The red beans…

Isn't it too early?

Did you eat the red beans?

[Message: Jiangzhou Local Food. Red beans…]

She's still not up?

I wonder if she ate them or not.

I can tell you slept well last night.

You look much better than you did the past couple of days.

I made it according to your recipe.

Black rice porridge with red beans and tangerine peels.

It smells so good.

Look at these red beans. They're really good.

All plump.

No impurities at all.

And the best part? They come with

cooking recipes.

Yeah.

That's great.

Where is the shop? I'll check it out someday.

I ran into the seller just outside our complex.

He was a vendor

wearing a white top

and carrying a plastic bag.

A street vendor?

I'll take a walk outside the complex someday.

Who knows? I might run into him.

I plan to try every one

of these recipes for you.

Sounds good.

Aren't you having some?

I am, I am.

Only half is left.

A bit more sugar?

Okay.

It tastes better with some sugar.

Homework.

Full marks?

Is this an exam?

Alright. We have to say goodbye here.

If anything comes up, contact me anytime.

Remember to get a check-up every six months

to prevent recurrence and metastasis.

Don't skip it just because it's troublesome.

Early detection, early treatment.

Okay.

Also,

encourage him to do light exercise,

but avoid intense workouts.

My decoction formula strengthens the body, expels pathogens,

and boosts immunity.

Make sure to take it on time.

Be good.

Eat more vegetables and fruits.

Don't just eat meat.

Thank you, Dr. He.

I don't know how to thank you enough.

It's just my job.

Congratulations.

You got discharged so soon.

When your hair grows back,

take a photo

and send it to me.

Can you tell the lady who gave me this

that I've been discharged?

I'll let her know if I get the chance.

Dr. He, we'll be going now.

Thank you for everything you've done for us.

I just did what I should.

Say goodbye to Dr. He.

Keep up the good work.

You too, keep it up.

Let's go.